Alot to be grateful for

You know how at the beginning of the school year teachers often ask students to write about what they did over the summer?

Well, I could write a dissertation about my summer and how fabulous it has been. I could write extensively about reconnecting with old friends, about how I learned new ways of eating fish and how I explored parts of Block Island I hadn't known before, even though I lived there for several years.

I could write all that, but the fact is, I just got home, my house is a total wreck inside and out from being away for an extended period of time, and I have guests coming to spend the night in less than two weeks!

So for now, here's a list and a few choice pics of the things I did on my summer vacation.

Sunset beach party with the Gutierrez family.

Reconnect with old friends.

Eat fish that was caught the same day and cooked over an open fire.

Realize that my dog, Daisy, is probably the best dog ever in the history of dogs.

Camp in the Adirondacks and the Poconos.

Eat sashimi tuna caught that morning.

Crescent Beach, Block Island, RI, where I spent a good amount of my time.

Dance . . . on the beach!

Swim in the ocean.



That would be me on a paddleboard.

Relax.

 

Walk the beach.

Hike nature trails.

 

Kayak.

 

Paddleboard.

Sing.

Play piano.

Meet new people.

Make new jewelry.

Morning view of Lake Eaton from my campsite in the Adirondacks.

Swim in freshwater ponds and lakes.

Cook and bake.
 



Lobster, crab, corn and fresh basil quiche--recipe will be in separate post.

Eat homegrown tomatoes.

Buy new dresses.

Eat lots of ice cream.

I am a grateful girl!