Isn't it something how when the sun is out, birds are chirping and flowers are blooming how much happier everyone seems to be?  In the midst of the big thaw, it's nice to take some time to slow down and get a breath of fresh air.  The hubs and I had our moonroof open today, it was the first time since last Summer.  It felt so nice to take a drive and let the day take us wherever it pleased.  It was so pleasant out I can almost smell the tanning spray and the salty air of the beach.  Yes, friends, it's almost time for flip flops and casual sundresses.... for sun-kissed skin and loose braided hair.  For Cool drinks by the pool, ice cream on the boardwalk, sand in your toes....Summer is on it's way along with everything we love about it.

However, I know there will be some ups and downs in the temperature in the meantime...the weather loves to tease (It's so mean)... So! Here are some Pinterest pics to get you by until then...

A new year to better ourselves, a new year to make and meet new goals.  A new year to try new things, create something beautiful and make new memories.  I'm kind of glad to see 2013 go, it had its challenges, though I am not new to those.  I have emerged stronger and wiser from this year.  I am not going to be gullible and think that 2014 will be without some downs.  I will look forward to the ups though.  I promise myself to remember to be grateful for what I have, things can change in an instant.  I promise myself to be content with the now, whatever it is I am doing in that moment and with what I have.  Life is precious and so many don't have the chance to enjoy it.  I promise myself to see the funny in everything I possibly can, and to try to see the silver lining among the darkness.