BEHIND

Sorry, I've been a little behind in my blogging!
(I know that's cheesy, but I couldn't help myself :-)  I took this photo in Bree's neighborhood when I was there last week and just wanted to use the photo. LOL)

A few more photos taken last week:

 

The day we went to pick up balloons for the party, Mickey watched Daven from overhead.  Kinda spooky to me, but Daven thought it was cool.

 

Poor baby was tuckered out by the time we finished our shopping.

 4 generations

Our sweet one year old, still in his pajamas

Here's what's been happening with us since we got home from Daven's birthday...shown in photos.

Our grandson Dalton and his girlfriend Meghan came for a long weekend.  They needed a break from college and some home cooked meals.  We LOVED having them here!

We spent hours every day on the beach and the weather was PERFECT!

Great sunrises

And...wonderful sunsets

They left on Tuesday ;-(

I consoled myself by taking a book to the beach...again

Our water has been beautiful, but too cold for me.  Only my toes go in this time of year.

I didn't take photos (pooh), but our friends Bob and Jennifer were in town and we enjoyed several nights out with them.  We're planning a trip together to New York city in December and we're all getting excited. 

No photo of this either - I visited my dermatologist yesterday and came home with a band-aid on the tip of my nose after she biopsied a spot.  I look oh so lovely and will for the next 6 days since I have to keep it covered.  Hmmm...so glad I don't have anywhere important I have to go ;-)

I've spent the last few days putting the house back together.  Even inside though, I can still enjoy the beach.  

That's just ONE reason I LOVE our new home!

 
Hugs from the beach,

Kat

"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."

I'M ONE YEAR OLD!

It's so hard to believe, but Daven has turned one!  His actual birthday was on Friday, but his Mickey Mouse birthday party was on Saturday.  

He LOVES Mickey!

Bree did an incredible job with the party plans.  She made all the decorations herself too, including his hat.

Love his smash cake!

Our gift to him was his own chair...a perfect spot to watch Mickey Mouse!

Oops!  I took the photo before the baked beans were taken out of the oven ;-)

The BEST cookies.  Made especially for Daven's party by my sweet friend Kari @
Makin' Sweets

Look at those sweet feet

I sat on the floor and kept the list as he opened his gifts

Peanut butter and jelly Mickey shaped sandwiches too!  The kids loved them.

Thank you God for grandchildren!

Hugs from the beach,

Kat

"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."

CONTENTMENT

Darn, another week has gone by and I haven't posted on my blog!  

Life is good though.  Really good.  The word contentment fits my feelings perfectly!

con·tent·ment

noun \kən-ˈtent-mənt\

1 : the quality or state of being contented

Have you ever felt that feeling of just loving life exactly as it is?  I hope so.  I guess it doesn't happen often, but that's how I feel.  And it's nice.  Very very nice.

Here's a "few" photos to show what's been going on this week and why I'm feeling so content:

 The beach is just steps away.....

 Just chillin'

Lots of easy summer meals on the balacony...nothing like a BLT with sweet potato chips...on a paper plate :-)

 

I love spending time on the balcony reading...wine and chocolate are my companions while I watch the sunset ;-)

The beach has been so great.  Un-crowded and oh so beautiful!

 If I'm not on the beach, I'm in the pool doing my water aerobics.

 Sunsets in September and October are the best!

 Where I do my bible study....the perfect place, I think :-)

So clear!

Even the birds love this time of year!  ;-)

A view from our balacony

I had a "big" birthday.  My friend Jeanette took me to lunch after tennis and the waiter brought me a BIG margarita.  No, we did not finish it.

Life is good!  Very good.  Thank you God!

Hugs from the beach,

Kat

"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."