"Every hour in every life contains such often-unrecognized potential to affect the world that the great days and thrilling possibilities are combined always in this momentous day.” ― Dean Koontz, From the Corner of His Eye

 What a momentous day it was....

Today was all about my mom. We celebrated her 84th Birthday. Mother Nature was looking down on us today and she decided that Mom deserved a perfect day and she delivered. 

We started to day by taking family pictures at Mom and Dads house. It was a  miracle that we managed to pick a day that worked for all 32 of us and find a photographer that had an opening on a Saturday without much notice.  We cannot wait to see the pictures! 

After the professional pictures were taken some silliness took place....

When pictures were done we headed over to my nephews house where we all had brunch and of course birthday cake. 

A softball ball game broke out and was enjoyed by the young and old.

I wish had taken more pictures of everyone but I think it was more important to enjoy the moments and memories we were creating. 

I laughed and hugged everyone and also had a few tears. Family really is everything......

It was a momentous day.....

Sharon 

"Life is kind of hard, and it's nice to have something that feels easy" -Julia Schrenkler

 

Lately life has been kind of hard and this past weekend I got to have something that was just easy. Rick and I along with some great friend went to Camden State Park for a much needed weekend away from life. 

Rick got to do a little fishing on Brawner Lake. When we were last at Camden State Park in 2016 the lake was drained so it was great to see water in it again. Rick did not have any luck fishing but enjoyed it just the same. 

The DNR guy told us that the dock is scheduled to be replaced this month so that is great, it was falling apart. 

We did some biking and hiking. The trails were so peaceful. It was just nice to listen to the birds and running water as it flowed down. 

We did not see another person on the trails when we were on them. 

The wild flowers were just starting to bloom. 

Rick made pizza for everyone on Saturday night. A great time was had by all. And the pizza was delicious!!! 

A mandatory selfie of Rick and I. 

I forgot to take a picture of our campsite so my closing picture will have to be of the Redwood River. 

When I think of my happy place I always think of our camper van. She brings me so much joy, peace  and having that thing that just feels easy. I love that she takes us to so many places and it is just easy....

Do the thing that makes life a little easier.....

Sharon