Some Sun

I have always thought that the ocean's waves and sea breeze rejuvenated my soul.  And when I cannot get to the shore, the next best thing is a little sunshine to refresh my heart.  I know.  I know.  I'm supposed to stay out of the sun these days.  Too much ultra-violet light and harmful rays cause wrinkles and premature aging.  But it just feels so good, and isn't that why I spend obscene amounts of money on skin-care products?

We (the hubby, the baby and me) had the opportunity to spend a few days in Houston in late October.  Beautiful weather.  Loads of sunshine and no wind.  And who better to spend quality time with than my Texas BFF, Lesli.  We were quite the crew: her son, Charlie, who is 3 weeks younger than Annabelle, plus her two older children.  There was plenty to keep us busy.  We squeezed in a couple of stroller walks and even an after-dinner jog.  But mostly, we drank coffee on the porch and enjoyed every ounce of sunshine that we could.  It was the perfect combination of good conversation and fresh air.

Kendall, Annabelle and Charlie enjoying a walk.

Halloween night was 80 degrees and our little flower and caterpillar were quite hot in their costumes.  Their patience was limited, but we did manage to squeeze in a few pictures before a complete melt down. 

Happy Halloween from Annabelle the flower and Charlie the caterpillar!

And before we knew it, it was time to pack up and head back home.  Lots of hugs and a few tears before saying good-bye.  It's more of a "until next time" because with such good friends, you always make an effort to reconnect.  Especially if there's sunshine involved.