No ditto post today.
I am playing hookie.
Actually, today is my birthday, and I have always loved playing hookie on my birthday.
These are a few of my favorite things
* * * * *
My boys
{no surprise there. My boys are hands-down my favorite things}
The land at Fieldstone Hill
{walnut trees. rich soil. blackberry creek.}
Favorite colors
{orange. fuchsia. chartreuse. gold.}
Lago Maggiore, Italy
{where to even begin? I am not sure I have ever been so alive.}
Snuggling
{If I had one hour to live, I would spend it snuggling my boys}
Laughing out loud with the people I love
{nothing better than a belly laugh with your head thrown back and your mouth wide}
Heady and fragrant flowers
{english rose, gardenia, lily of the valley, lilac, peony}
The smell of fresh grass in Spring
{pure and sweet, it makes me feel ready to take on the world}
An unhurried morning
{life happens here}
Fieldstone
{pure. from the earth. rough. useful. beautiful.}
Cannoli
{and my Grandma Nellie’s Pasta Sauce. My two most favorite foods}
{image via}
Knowing the Master Designer
Annual anniversary adventures with my honey
{every year, we get out of town, just the two of us. We have this tradition of taking a pic together in the mirror in our different hotel rooms. We have 12 years of these pics…and counting}
It’s a really fun little present to yourself to think about all the small things that are really your favorite things.
What are a few or your favorite things??
*Family photos were taken by our wonderful photographer, Amy of Allenaim Photography
Darlene, what a beautiful post. It took me back to when my boys were little. They are still the light of my life. Happy Mother’s Day.
thank you, karina!!
Happy birthday to you!! Hope you have a wonderful and blessed day!! I love listing favorite things!! It really makes you realize how important the small blessings in life are. I love all the pictures you shared, especially of your land.
I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day.
Ruth
thank you, ruth!!
So sweet Darlene! I loved this post, thank you for sharing your favorite things with us…we know you just a little bit better now.
Janet xox
The Empty Nest
thank you, janet!!
happy birthday! hope you have a wonderful day!
thank you, cassie!!
Happy birthday, Darlene! Thanks for making the world a more beautiful place. May you be blessed with many of your favorite things today and always…especially snuggles from your boys!
thank you, colleen! Thank you for your encouraging words!
Happy Birthday!!! What a fun post- it’s so neat to read about your favorites!
thank you, tara!
Happy birthday Darlene! You look so happy with your favorite things around you.
vered
Thank you, Vered!!
Happy Birthday! Hope it is a lovely day filled with the people and things you love!
Thank you, RD!
Blessings, Darlene. You’ve been such a great teacher, here on this blog, and in our consults. Enjoy your family and your day of playing hooky. It’s a good thing — a thing of beauty.
Thank you So much, Cheryl!
Happy birthday precious friend! This post is lovely just like you! Enjoy your special day and being wrapped with snuggles and love! You are really doing a beautiful job with your photos too! Proud of you for challenging yourself in a new and exciting creative way!!!! 😀 xoxo
Thank you Jill! And thank you for your encouragement!
Isn’t it interesting, that the best things in life are free. Well except cannolis 😀 People, time, and God’s fabulous creation.
Happy Birthday Darlene!! May your new year be one filled with joy and God’s overwhelming blessings.
Thank you, Diane!!!
Happy Birthday! I hope your birthday is filled with all that is bright and beautiful. Enjoy!
Thank you Danielle!
Have a beautiful day and a blessed year!
Thank you, Laura!
Well, that was a mighty fine collection of favorite things. I love your anniversary tradition–12 years of pics, how fun!
I love playing hookie ANY day.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Friend!!!! Enjoy celebrating with your men.
Thank you my precious friend!!!! I had an imaginary birthday party with hats and a big fat cake and balloons, and you were invited!
Happy Birthday, Darlene. Hope you have a great day, and I love your pictures. They are inspiring.
~Kristy
Thank you So much Kristy!!
Happy Birthday Darlene! Hope you had a wonderful day being celebrated and I just loved all of you photos!
Vanessa
Thank you SO much, Vanessa!!
Happy Belated Birthday Darlene! I hope you had an absolutely amazing day. I loved reading over your list of favorite things, it’s amazing how much you can learn about someone from something so simple.
Blessings
-Lauren
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