It’s tough to get back in the habit of blogging once you’ve broken it. But I’m going to try get things going once more. After all things are blooming and growing and that’s motivation, certainly. (I do try and keep up on facebook and instagram, if you’d like to follow me there)
We took to the sea for spring break. We haven’t taken a vacation for a year, so this was much welcome. As I’ve talked about before, we travel light. Though it’s only a few hours drive, it’s nice to bring as little as we can get by with. Scott and I share one small carry on, the kids get their own kid-sized back packs to fill. I brought one book, one knitting project and one sketch book. Having few choices in what to wear and what to do really make this annual vacation so very relaxing for us.
Someone asked me what we do while we’re up there. My answer was, ‘Not much!’ We walked down to the beach, we watched the storms come in, I read Wild from cover to cover (a really good book – a little intense to read at this point in my life, but I still very much recommend it.), I knit. We played board games, we went for rainy walks along the bluffs. We built things out of driftwood.
Having few choices, seeing few people, withdrawing from media is such a needed break for me. Though we live on a quiet street in the country on the outskirts of a slow town, there is a certain busyness in working and raising three kids that makes it hard to focus and listen to what’s really going on.
And then I came home to see this Hungarian Blue poppy blooming! I’ve been so eager to see how it looked when it bloomed and it exceeded my expectations! Gorgeous! These flowers aren’t lasting long, just a few days until they drop their petals and form the most incredible seed pod. More pictures soon. Because I will make it a priority to be back here again soon.
Your pictures are breathtaking as always Kendra. Thank you for sharing.
When you are at the beach, you are renewing your energies! My daughter takes a week’s vacation at the beach in the same town in which she (& I) live. She is away from the house, so those never-ending chores are not nagging at her, & she’s close enough to home to go there if she forgot something. All you need to wear are a tank top, shorts, & flip flops, & you fit right in. Of course we live in Florida, so our vista here is a little different than yours…. Love your pictures.
I have “Wild” on my book wish list. I need to move it up closer to the top now, I see.
That Hungarian Blue Poppy is beautiful! Even though it doesn’t last long, it is so enjoyable while it is with you!
I get what you say about living quietly but still needing to get away from it all. Your holiday sounds perfect. The photos are beautiful
We go to the coast every year for New Years. I love starting the year so fresh, free and wild. Your photos are so beautiful. Thank you.
Love the poppy. It seems more purple than blue, but I often find that with flower names.
Your photos are stunning! I love your blog and always look forward to your posts. Where did you stay? It looks amazing!
We are here when you are ready