Awe struck~

Saturday we were able to

 get up close and personal with these

beautiful graceful creatures of the sea

This one keep coming over to take a peak at Bella

And she was awe struck by him

What are you in awe of?

We are so grateful for our local 

Loggerhead Rescue and Rehabilitation Center 

Note to self~

Soak up today

Be silly

Over look what needs to be done and enjoy what you are doing

Smile, laugh, heck even giggle a time or two

Be present in this moment 

Tell them, Bella and Vito, every time they make your heart smile 

Say I love you even more today 

Swim, run, heck even twirl

 

Soak it up every bit of it

PS to self~ don't worry about putting photos of yourself in a swimsuit out there for all to see

Animal shelter visit~

 During the last week of Bella's preschool her class visited a local animal shelter. 

They prepared for this visit all year long by saving their pennies as a donation. 

Bella was so excited leading up to this visit~ then the night before she asked 

what we hoped she wouldn't

"Can bring a cat home".

Vito (oh how I love this man, his quick wit, and his charm) said "Bella, Gio (our dog) and a cat might not get along.  But I tell you what, if you find 

a giraffe at the shelter you can bring one of home.

Bella, laughed and laughed then she said "daddy, I can do that. Our ceilings aren't tall enough"

I was so thankful that no one had donated their giraffe that day~

Glimpses of what is yet to come~

As I took this photo I couldn't help but think~

 some day this will not be make believe.

  Some day he will take her hand and lead her down the aisle to the man she loves.

And the very next thought was~

Thank goodness that is not for years to come

For today daddy is still the only man that has stolen her heart

well him and Pete (her panda bear)

Of course when the real wedding day is here~

Daddy won't be in pajama pants, Bella won't be in a pink princess dress, 

and Zsa Zsa will not be asking "do you take this Panda bear in

sickness and in health?"

At least I hope not!

Have a beautiful weekend my friends~

Nana~

Bella wanted me tell you~

 either you come for a visit soon or she

is mailing herself to you

 I am afraid she just might do it!

brunch, swimming and fireworks, it is going to be a wonderful July 4th~

This is how we started our  festivities~

Veggie quiche, fresh squeezed orange juice

 and thanks to my sweet friend Lisa for sharing this amazing 

 recipe~ fresh berries and cannoli cream

It is to die for!

The rest of our day will be spent swimming, floating on a raft~ 

and celebrating the Independence of our Amazing Country

Happy 4th of July friends~

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary~

How does you garden grow?

Our grows with tomatoes so yummy

Eggplants so fine

And MANY squash on the vine

Dinners this week will consist of Tomato and Basil Sandwiches, Squash Casserole, and Eggplant Parmesan.  Would you like to stop by one night? There will be enough to share, 

thanks to our summer garden~