(a hive inspection)

Glad to have Scott along for my latest hive inspection!

The ladies calm quickly with a little puff of cedar chip smoke from the smoker.

 

The bees appeared happy and busy, and the Queen continues to lay healthy brood.

After such a dry summer, there isn’t quite enough reserve for a honey harvest yet. A simple & poetic reminder: sweet things come to those who wait.  

{gratitude lately}

Lately I’ve been grateful…

For dances with this amazing life partner.

For a new [birthday] coffee mug, and for a fluffy cat to claim the box it came in.

For birthday cupcakes.

For time to paint.

And for that feeling of joy and thankfulness that comes from knowing that not just one, but two of your brothers have been fortunate enough to find beautiful love stories – and to marry a woman that will love them, cherish them, and care for them, for all their days. May you have many, many first dances, Jeffery and Katie Beth.

Here’s to gratitude, and to the start of new seasons! 

{gratitude lately}

Lately I’ve been grateful…

To have these adorable party animals as parents (and friends!).


For sunny Sunday boat rides.

For the magic of an Amazon cardboard box, and this fluffy cat who reminds me to slow down and enjoy the little things like whisker kisses.

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For kayak trips and fun times with my husband’s awesome co-workers.


And for 5ks and upcoming adventures!

Happy Friday, everyone! Do you have any adventures on the horizon? What are you looking forward to most over the next few months?