Lazy Sunday

A group of us spend the afternoon taking in the warm sun of spring.

boccie ball, naps under the blooming trees
good company, yummy food and drink

What a life!

Picnic in the park

Tommy and I have a picnic at the park today.

Sean and the boyees, planned to launch the sail boat for the first time. the girls hoped to see them sail. they didn't.

The sport of kayaking!

I went kayaking for the first time today.
Buddy and Katie and I had a blast.
It was quite the adventure;
we crossed the hudson river to Newburgh
it was dark when we crossed back to Beacon Harbor.
Here's a breakdown:
I thought I was going to die
It was my first time kayaking
first time on the hudson river
we caught a wake from a barge
we couldn't see 2in in front of us
I thought I was going to die

Mt. Beacon

Ah it's spring - I can't get outside enough.
I love this view of Beacon below!
I love my Beacon!
I love it here!

Get out the work boots....

Love this picture! The painters were here at work today. Tommy and I had to live around them. At least he laughed when I asked if I could take this picture. He's a good guy; anyone need a painter?

A hike near Cold Spring, NY

I think I can, I think I can!

Remembering Cali

Thursday: Laundry Day! During the rinse cylce, I'm looking through some files on my computer. I came across this picture. It was taken in San Carlos, CA.

We (the 3 children I nannied at the time) had just spent several hours at Laurel Street Arts. The kids and I had a blast painting our own pottery. We went for a walk down the street when I noticed the sign. It made me so homesick, thinking of my entire family who happen to call me Jin. Anyway, two seconds later, Jack falls in his, 'way to big' cowboy boots, because he was chasing seagulls through the courtyard; the baby's climbing out of her stroller; and Emma, the oldest, is still upset we didn't get to take our pottery with us.

On a deeper note; outfits are like times in our life. One doesn't work so we try on another. There are so many stresses related to working for a high profile family. When it was time for me to go, it was time. I'm glad all of us have a deeper appreciation for each other. I'm missing them so much.

With the end of my nanny career approaching soon. I'm so blessed to go out with such a light load. God 's favor is on me and I can't help but feel extremely grateful for all he's taught me.

That day at Jin's Cleaners seems like yesterday; but today, like most days, I miss those kids! I hope to visit them soon. In the mean time, I guess I better go check my laundry.