I sit here, freshly showered and feet propped, my two littles both contentedly asleep, the way a good night should begin. And yet, something is wrong. Not everything is in it’s place. A part of me, something so dearly important to my heart, is missing.
In doing so, I was reminded of the joys of summer, a season I’m passionately in love with (though the dawn of every new season is just as tantalizing). And, for a moment, the sad state of those lost photographed memories are forgotten.
Here’s just a small infusion of that happiness that been floating around my disc space lately.
{Swimsuit gardening with our beautiful, blooming little flower herself. She’s ever-growing and constantly adding to her arsenal of “things she can do on her own.” Like, take a shower and put her own laundry away. Every day a little bit more of the baby is gone and more of the girl is mixed in.}
{Sunset drives through a small town.}
There’s nothing like the wind bouncing off the concrete and bustling your hair as you drive over small town bridges at sunset, inhaling the oranges, reds and blues of the quickly fading sky.
It’s like taking in a giant rainbow popsicle.
{Friends and babies. My baby and my friends. They get along so well.}
{My rocker man that will jump right in when I say that I need him as a test subject for a photoshoot idea.}
{A great season watching my man swing that stick of steel at flying softballs, pitch near-perfect games, team spirit and celebrations over ice cream.}
{Milling over the rainbow of flavors, choosing that impeccable balance of sweet and chocolate… yes, chocolate is it’s own adjective.}
{Our little helper girl. Skimming out the pool before her afternoon swim. I often forget she’s three.}
{Those eyes. They sparkle and glisten, they tell me how much he loves me, they soak up every morsel of information and scream excitement. They really are this amazing.}
Seriously. I didn’t do this, it’s all him.
And one more little bit of happy, as this evening was my tiniest little fishy’s first time dipping past his toes in the pool. He was every bit as excited as he should be… and more. His hesitant feet recoiling upon initial touch, then settling into it. His timid squeal as the waters reached his bulging baby belly, then settling into it. From then on, bliss. Pure bliss.
Summer Swim from Tabitha Blue on Vimeo.
So, do tell of the little things in life that you’re loving right now. Because there really is so much to love, lost memory cards aside.
BeckeyZ says
Oh how fun….I love summer. And my kids love the water too! Making a trip to Splashtown tomorrow to pick up our season passes and do a little splashing of our own.
You lost a memory card??? I guess it’s not the end of the world, but I can understand any anguish. Yikes.
LOVED the video!!!
Anonymous says
Tab, Got up out of bed, as God was showing me some things to share at our Workers Appreciation Luncheon on Sunday. Before I turned off the laptop, I thought I’d check out FB and clicked on your blog. Great post, and I believe you will find your card. Thought I’d share: I recently realized that I absolutely love to look for shells, rocks, and sea glass on the beach. (I don’t even keep them when I’m done.) I seem to be particularly drawn to the smooth shiny ones. The ocean and it’s baubles reminds me of the awesomeness of God. The sheer force of moving water can take a jagged, broken piece of fallen cliff and turn it into a tiny jewel for me to find. This same amazing element goes only as far as the Master allows…amazing.
Love you, Bethany
Crystal Rae says
That video was adorable. Looks like you guys are having fun with that water proof camera. Those are so fuN!
Tooj says
You will find the card. I have a feeling.
But in the meantime, just stare at those blue eyes. It’s got to make everything feel a little better, right?
Natacha says
I am holding thumbs you will find your photos… the ones you have loaded up here are awesome!
Corey~living and loving says
I am crossing my deflated boobies that you find your card.
and you video….made my day. sigh…to hear all the giggles….and feel the love. so nice. ♥
Tabitha (From Single to Married) says
great post and as always, beautiful pictures!
Gerri says
Watching your fam in the beds reminds me about how MUCH I need to weed and mulch. 😉