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    happy list {15}

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    August 8, 2025
    happy list {15}

    watching the sunrise breakfast + coffee+ writing In-n-out road trip to Idaho picnics brunch with friends painting on sourdough quiet moments clouds + a sunset fresh fruit E-bike rides walking by the pond ever-blooming magnolias yard sale treasure embroidery sunset in the air Opryland Hotel in Nashville palm trees Avonlea…

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    Evening in Old Downtown Sacramento [a photo dump]

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    July 25, 2025
    Evening in Old Downtown Sacramento [a photo dump]

    After we picked Shana up at the airport, we explored a little of the state’s capital. We ate at Joe’s Crab Shack, walked across the golden Tower Bridge, drove past the capitol building, and enjoyed ice cream & açaí before heading home. Such a fun time! If you live close…

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    outdoor dinner party inspiration

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    July 18, 2025
    outdoor dinner party inspiration

    Wishing to host a summer dinner party? Is there a cooler day coming up that would be perfect to have friends over? Take the leap and plan one. With help, it’s not hard at all; and so worth it! decide on a theme Colorful, neutral, boho, elegant… I went with…

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    happy list {14}

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    July 11, 2025
    happy list {14}

    golden hour picnic dinner party camping Five days spent at the west coast with family. Can’t beat it 😍 cowlick’s ice cream Yes, I cheated and ate some. I actually got a scoop of ginger and one of coffee. Believe it or not, it’s a delicious combination. downtown Sacramento After…

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    happy list {13}

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    July 4, 2025
    happy list {13}

    brunch more flying Bible study I bought an interleaved Bible and painted the cover. I love how much room there is for journaling 🤎 summer desserts steak These days it’s not uncommon for one of the guys to grill a few steaks and that’s all we eat for dinner. It’s…

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    inspiration for a summer of kindness

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    June 27, 2025
    inspiration for a summer of kindness

    “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Matthew 7:12 I just finished reading Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends and Influence People.” Published nearly 90 years ago this book is still relevant and very inspiring. Basic but important changes to everyday life make big changes in…

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    adventures in Seattle Pt.4 Great Wheel & Pier 55

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    June 20, 2025
    adventures in Seattle   Pt.4  Great Wheel & Pier 55

    After we returned on the ferry from Bainbridge, we took a ride on the Great Wheel. It was so high and such a fun view of the city. We even got to see a proposal from up there ; ) We then walked along the pier back to our car.…

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    adventures in Seattle Pt. 3 Bainbridge Island

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    June 6, 2025
    adventures in Seattle   Pt. 3 Bainbridge Island

    When I was researching things to do in Seattle, I discovered this little island! I was sure that nobody else would want to go there, but to my surprise there were plenty of tourists. We took the ferry across at noon – I got to go for free! I stupidly…

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    adventures in Seattle Pt.2 Pike Place Market

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    May 30, 2025
    adventures in Seattle  Pt.2   Pike Place Market

    The abundance of fresh florals, scents of spices and pastries, seafood, produce, curated gifts and art, and people made me fall in love with the market. The dream of living close by and popping in whenever we want to make a beautiful dinner caught both of us. We definitely bought…

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    adventures in Seattle Pt.1

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    May 23, 2025
    adventures in Seattle Pt.1

    Marlene so graciously drove me to Seattle on Friday, March 21. We got a darling Airbnb and explored the city on Saturday. We were blessed with a beautiful rainless day and the sun shone for a few minutes. Here are some pictures of the first part of our day. Pioneer…

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  • Photo nook, whimsy wanderings

    Historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge [a photo dump]

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    May 16, 2025
    Historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge [a photo dump]

    As I was searching for points of historic interest in northern California, I found this covered bridge. The Bridgeport Covered Bridge has the longest clear single span of any surviving wooden covered bridge in the world. I was delighted that it was only 13 miles away when I searched on maps.…

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  • Happy list

    happy list {12}

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    May 9, 2025
    happy list {12}

    ☀️ hey, thanks for being here today. It’s a beautiful time to sit outside, sip my green smoothie, and write about last month. I’ve truly missed posting every week, but I’m here today and hope to make the most of it. all the pretty green things Spring is a season…

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  • Happy list

    happy list {11}

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    April 11, 2025
    happy list {11}

    almond blossoms Laurie’s beautiful Sunday dinner home. downtown Chico Trader Joe’s Thai food flower stand time with Jesus♥️ playing with embroidery coffee shop + cousins We went to Rosie’s for coffee and food and ended up staying for almost three hours. The conversation was so good we didn’t want it…

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  • creative inspiration, Photo nook

    indoor picnic inspiration

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    March 21, 2025
    indoor picnic inspiration

    Picnics are wonderful. But winter is cold and having them outside is a bit of a stretch. (Though it’s still an option, just wear plenty of warm layers!) I realize that spring is on the horizon; but when it’s a rainy day and a picnic is calling, why couldn’t you…

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  • Happy list

    happy list {10}

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    March 7, 2025
    happy list {10}

    weekend with Deborah I wrote in my last post that my friend came to surprise me. Well the time was short but we made the most of it. Thanks again for coming, Deborah 😍 snow!! Dads, Alvin & Gina and their girls, Deborah, and I drove up the hill to…

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