Sometimes when life seems it is most overwhelming, it’s best to get out into the world and soak up the natural beauty surrounding us. As an established lover of cooler temperatures, I’m a huge fan of the weather we had this weekend. Saturday was gray, cloudy, and a cool 60 degrees. Sunday was high 70s, breezy, and sunny. I know a lot of people may complain that this doesn’t feel like summer, but it’s a welcome break from humid and sweaty days.
Nature always wears the colors of the spirit – Ralph Waldo Emerson
We decided to pick blueberries Saturday morning at a local orchard. I was debating between rain boots (like these or these that are on sale!) or my new pair of booties. I choose the boots… and not just a long sleeve shirt, but a sweater too. It was actually chilly – and big tall boots are definitely required for berry picking. There were so many smushed berries on the path and lots of buts. I snagged this cardigan for an amazing price a few weeks ago and it is perfect for the weather.
Lyman Orchards has always been a place I love to visit for fresh apples, homemade pie, and the fall corn maze, but I’ve never been blueberry picking. We had an adventure searching for the bluest fattest berries and trying to keep Ailey’s hands out of the crate. Next time we go, we will wear one of the bucket necklaces so she can’t reach the berries before we get home. We joked they should’ve weighed her instead of our crate.
Pretending she isn’t about to eat her 1,000th blueberry.
Annabelle was so proud to be picking fruit – just like that Daniel Tiger episode.
On Sunday we visited a little hidden beach my sister’s fiance’s family grew up going to in Guilford. The sun was shining, people were out clamming, and we were able to sneak in a quick trip between Ailey’s naps. She has to nap twice a day or she is a bear.
Sunday afternoon we walked through town to get ice cream and then helped my sister set up the nursery for Sloane. She is set to arrive in less than a month! Here’s a sneak peek of her closet – made by her Daddy.
Clearly it’s just a screenshot from my Instastory, I promise there will be real pictures once we are done. The nursery is wildflower-themed with a lot of mixed wood and wicker baskets. The rug my sister found on a second hand sale group is so gorgeous I want to steal it for myself.
Happy Monday!
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