Wow, I can't believe it's been about six months since I last sat down and wrote a blog! I even turned my blog off for awhile and debated whether or not I would start writing again. But, something has compelled me to come back to it this summer. So, here I am.
Rather than update you on all the mundane things that have happened since January, I will instead share with you about our summer so far, because that's exactly where I am mentally ... in the midst of a hot summer (although today, it's considerably cooler).
In June, we celebrated Sienna's 7th "birth" day twice. One evening with our little family and one day with a few of her friends she made at our homeschool group. For her birthday dinner, she chose a heart shaped pizza with pepperoni and mushrooms. (We also put garlic on the half she wouldn't be eating!) For her birthday dessert, the choice was a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.
For the last few weeks of June, I participated in a summer soul camp workshop that one of my favorite bloggers, Heather from beautythatmoves hosted. It was the first time I ever participated in something like this and although I found myself unable to finish all of the projects during the two week camp, I know I will continue to work on them this summer.
As part of the camp, we had to choose a summer mantra and create a vision board for the summer. I chose, "Peace and happiness are available in every step" by Thich Nhat Hanh.
This is my vision board in Sienna's flower bed.
Also in June, we took a little road trip up to Artist's Point at Mt. Baker. It was quite beautiful there and we settled in for a cozy picnic.
The end of June wrapped up with a beautiful ballet and sweet tap performance by Sienna. She has become quite the dancer.
And so, that was June. It's been quite a summer already and I'm looking forward to many, many more summer adventures and finding peace and happiness in each step...
