Daze of Summer




These fellas are one of the reasons my mornings are golden.

 





A place of solace in my early mornings...





Lately (being the past three days of true summer break), I've begun each day outside, spending time in the shade of our umbrella with a nice breeze, breakfast, and extended minutes with my Father.  And then, the occasional throw of the ball to the fellas shown above.  The quiet has been what I needed.  The devotions have been difficult, reminding me what I am called to be, concentrating me towards where my heart should resonate, not exactly where I want to be. 

A sweet visit from my British friend!

 Date Night, SPK's choice:  walk through VT and then Bull & Bones for dinner--a romantic night in Blacksburg, VA.


Watching a few games of Ultimate Frisbee on the Drill Field.



 

 These are our attempts to take pics using the timer.

Our date was an almost two hour walk through VT's campus.  Due to the presence of summer, the walk was serene, surrounded in Hokie stone and shaded pathways. 

During that time, we snuck into the new basketball practice facility and went upstairs to the offices, which were unlocked.  There, we had a sneak peek at the actual courts, definitely a nice set-up. 

Had to take this pic for SPK...sidenote: I am North Carolina. :)

One of our favorite parts of the museum...it captures the
'on the edge of your seat' feel that basketball tends to give
throughout the season. 

So far, summer's been a welcome treat and I'm already in the daze...I can't remember what day of the week it is! :) 

Our garden!

Last, but not least, our second attempt at a garden.  Notice, this one is wrapped up in a fence-like material.  Our last garden, a long 4 years ago, was feasted upon; however, the full bellies were owned by our neighbors, rabbits, deer, etc.  We hope this one survives to fill our bellies!  The other night we added a garden pepper to our fajitas, which is a start!  To summer and the growth it will bring in our garden and our hearts.