a wide belt and some knee-high socks

 shoes & socks: don't recall. skirt: gap. shirt: gift/secondhand. necklace: forever21. belt: kohl's. bracelet & earrings: hawaii.

 And an early Christmas present to you all: a little photo I like to call "Most Awkward Outtake EVER"...drumroll please...

This week I'm grateful for:

- family reunions.

- food at family reunions.

- relaxing afternoons at a beach, including a short swim in the waves and a cuddle with my tired toddler and a riveting book in my hands.

- freedom and peace and safety. I've been reading "Unbroken," which you should all rush out to your local libraries and/or bookstores and pick up and read. It's fascinating, appalling, amazing, life-changing.

- sunglasses.

- summertime sleeping in...drawing to a close too swiftly...

- fly swatters.

- my now-3-year-old Little Miss Independent. She is one unique duck, and my husband and I adore her.

- air conditioning.

- night swimming and watching my kid experience the exhilaration of jumping off the diving board time and time and time and time again.

- having a waffle iron, waffle batter, and a fresh batch of huckleberry syrup all at the same time and place. As in, this morning, my kitchen. Mmmmm...

Happy Sunday.

pretend this is a witty post title and laugh.

 shoes: american eagle outfitters. pants: gap. shirt & jacket: vintage. watch: target. necklace: forever21.

My friend gave me this shirt and jacket, which basically seals the deal on our eternal friendship. Yes, my love can be bought. Like fresh pineapple and corn on the cob from the farmer's market. Wanna be my friend? I could use a new skirt or two...

We're on our way out the door for an impromptu overnighter with extended family. I think spontaneity keeps people young. As does dashing to the bathroom holding a potty-training 2-year-old out in front of me as far away as possible because she's about to pee. Not to brag, but I'm a pretty stinking fast straight-arm weight-bearing sprinter.

Now you REALLY want to be my friend, don't you. I like my skirts knee-length...

Happy Wednesday.

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