Be Brave Be Courageous ~ Wednesday's Words of Wisdom

I am up at our cabin right now with our kids.  It's quiet here because most people haven't started their summer vacations.  It is wonderful to be in this place where there is lots of family history.  There is much involved to get up here.  But it's worth it.... Certainly well worth it.  See proof below:

 { tire swing at Gramma Barbie's Beach }

{ John & Carol's shell & driftwood creation }

{ three of the best }

{ into the deep }

{ racing to the slough }

I love this poster from Lay Baby Lay (buy it here) which is a quote from Psalms.  A wise reminder to me in the every day struggles & joys of life to be brave & courageous.  And if I am struggling, rely on the outstretched helping hands.  Because they are there.  They are.

{ Psalm 27:14 }

Til next time... 

J xo

Diaper Style Memoirs Take 2

I mentioned a few days ago that I was contributing {a VERY little bit} to one of my new fave blogs, Diaper Style Memoirs.

{ well I was!! }

You can check out the entire post by clicking HERE. Inessa was super creative in her compilation of picks from 5 different bloggers & I love the swimsuits on a line effect:

{ cute clothesline }

Not a full fledged guest blog but it looks like I am on my way to striking off #19 on my list of 40 {see all 40 "to dos" here}.

Summer Places

Family cabins & cottages where summer months are enjoyed are such a blessing. Our friends, Jake & Becky, have a wonderful place right on the water. They kindly invited us up a few weekends ago & we had such fun. Cliff jumping, searching for sea glass, lots of eating yummy food & drinking yummy wine (adults), movie under the stars (kids)... it was heaven. We had such a good time we stayed for an additional night - thanks J&B!

While I was there I shot a few photos of the little vignettes & signs that Becky has decorated the pace with. She has the knack for setting up a summer cabin just right:

{ lots of bottles of the good stuff have been enjoyed here }

{ watch out, Becky! you may have a few applicants!! }

{ is there a problem with nudies at Pasley, Becky?? }

{ lovely found objects }

{ a wall full of summer memories }

{ what a spot to land!! }

Now I'm inspired to tweak the decor of our summer place a bit next year.