Monday Sunshine ~ Grateful

This Monday, I'm feeling particularly grateful. I'm lucky enough to be on vacation, surrounded by family, in a beautiful place that I love. I have another week of relaxation ahead of me, with lots of fun in the pool, trips to the beach, runs along the lake, and fresh-off-the-trees fruit to enjoy.

I know that many do not have the time for, or possibly can't afford, a vacation; so I value this time to recharge and reconnect with family just that much more.


The last two nights have produced beautiful sunsets. The air here has been hazy, due to a couple forest fires in the area, making for some colorful displays as the sun goes down. It's a view of which I can't imagine tiring.


What about you? Any vacation plans brewing?

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9 comments:

GoodWill said...

That's awesome. Loving the positivity in your posts!

We're (the wife and I) are working on a trip to Cancun the end of the year. I could really use a week on a beach myself! Have a great week!

Bob said...

It's a "staycation" this year. Not that this is a bad thing for we're surrounded by mountains and lakes...our 25' sailboat is moored in one of them just 10 minutes from home. My own bed. Predictable meals (not a bad one in the bunch). No lines to wait in. No crabby tourists. No being bitched out at the Homeland Security checks at the airport.

It's a good thing to be home.

Hubman said...

I've got a trip planned, but can't disclose details. If you really want to know, e-mail me, but I'm keeping it a secret from Veronica...

I'm glad that you're having such a good time! So between beach and pool, any chance of bathing suit pics of you? I bet you look great in one :-)

Sexy at Forty said...

Sounds like an awesome vacation! And the pictures are beautiful! Have a super fun & relaxing week hun!

Babe Lincoln said...

Enjoy every minute!

Osbasso said...

Since you asked, my mini-vacation starts this Friday!

Danielle said...

God I wish! I need a vacation!

Autumn said...

oh ms.scarlett! those are really beautiful pictures and yay for being grateful! i'm so glad you're having such a nice time and reconnecting as well. it's so nice!

we're goint to my mother's home town visit her grave, and stay at my cousin's cottage for 5 days around the Labour Day weekend. that cottage is my peaceful place. i love it so much. :)

Anonymous said...

Wow...that looks fantastic! No big vacation for me this year. Doing some fun short term things though. Looks like you're having fun though!