Monday Morning Coffee

 

Good morning, my friends! Happy Monday! And, while we are at it,

Yep. There is an official day designated for the celebration and consumption of the best-smelling, most delicious-tasting beverage of all, coffee. Thank you to Madion for pointing out this important fact to me. Have another cup and enjoy!

We were at the condo this past weekend, and had a great time. Nicolas, Madison, and Flynn attended a music festival at the inlet, and they had an absolutely fantastic time. The rain held off, and the bands were great. Their favorites were Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Train, and Vance Joy. They had a blast, as shown in the pictures below.

These two are my first and my last, and they couldn't have more fun together. If you have been around here for some time, you may remember when they looked like this.

As my mom used to say..." Life is but a dream!"

My middle two were visiting National Parks, Peyton, and working very hard, Rhett. Rhett stopped in over the weekend, and Peyton sent some beautiful pictures like this one of Mount Rainier.

(Courtesy of Christopher!)

Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier's lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park's ecosystems.

(I totally looked that up on the website, you know that, right???)

So, while the young people were at the music festival, visiting national parks, or working...Kyrstin, too, the older ones were sitting on the beach watching the waves.

It was so relaxing and calming. And funny, because when we were young and brought the kids to the beach for a week, I literally remember seeing "old" people like Steve and me sitting on the sand in their beach chairs watching the waves. I used to smile and say, "Well, Steve, there we are someday!" With four children, a teenager out in the water, two young ones playing with Sesame Street sand toys, and a baby in a stroller, that someday seemed far off. Now, here we are! And honestly, I wouldn't want it any other way.

Another benefit of being older? Rising with the sun while you are at the beach, and seeing this happen right before your eyes.

And having your daughter whip up a homemade chocolate cake to snack on throughout the weekend. Thanks, Madison!

Have a cozy Monday, my friends. I will be around to visit you this afternoon. And get that candy corn and those jack-o'-lanterns ready! October, the best month of the year, begins soon!

Billie Jo

Oh! I have another book for you to read! I loved this one!