My Summer Escape

Last month I quit a job I had worked for 3 years. I decided it was time to focus on becoming a mother and a better wife. I also wanted time to enjoy my pregnancy without the stress of work. After all, I haven't had a real vacation since the day I started working 3 years ago. I figure motherhood is a full time job in itself and I really need a break before the little one arrives. So what have I been doing with all my free time? WHATEVER I WANT. And I haven't been this happy in a long, long time. I wake up every morning with a great big smile on my face and thank the lord for all my blessings. I eat my breakfast, do the dishes, tidy up, surf the web and then some days I head off to my favorite place. The other day I took some pictures so I could share the beauty that I get to experience so often.

After being so wound-up and up-tight every day for the past 3 years, it's been nice to come here and completely relax and let go. This is my parents garden. They've worked hard on creating this sanctuary.

It's been such beautiful weather and I've been able to soak up the sun, get all my vitamin D and smell all the sweet aromas the lilacs and locust trees give off. The chickens are so much fun to watch! And fresh eggs beat store bought any day!

It's nice to get away from my obnoxious neighbors whose kids are constantly outside yelling at the top of their lungs, and come here where the only noise I hear is a tractor off in the distance somewhere or the many different varieties of birds singing. Life is beautiful. & I sure am happy.