Good morning, everyone! Yesterday was the BEST day I’ve had in a long time. First, Preston surprised me with a beautiful blue orchid. How sweet is that? Orchids are my favorite, and it’s so nice to have something “springy” to look at inside. My challenge now is to keep it out of reach of my cats, who would love to get their paws on it.
As if that wasn’t enough, he also brought the key to my heart home for breakfast. My absolute, hands-down favorite drink in the entire world. A “Butterfly” smoothie from Juice Stop. It's like a strawberry lemonade smoothie, but that description doesn't do it justice -- simply amaaaaazing. If Preston and I ever move out of Sioux Falls -- this smoothie will be the food/drink I miss most. No other drink even compares. One of those smoothies can put a smile on my face, make me lose 5 pounds, energize me, and cure any illness that comes my way. Ok, not exactly – but one of those smoothies sure can make my day. I would drink them EVERY day if they weren’t almost $5 each. In that case, they’re a “once-every-couple-of-weeks-treat.”
After breakfast we headed our separate ways. After a productive day for both of us, we headed to Palisades State Park for the first time since last summer. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, the snow was melting, and it was just SO serene and beautiful. It was really muddy and slippery, but the fact that we had the entire park to ourselves totally made up for that. In the summer, there are always people (obviously) camping, and biking, and running around -- so it was fun to see the frozen, softer side of the Palisades. My body was in desperate need of some good ‘ol Vitamin D and a walk OUTSIDE instead of on a treadmill or elliptical. I think I may have even gotten a little bit of a tan. ;)
Here are some photos I snapped when we were there. I learned a long time ago to always keep a collapsible tripod in my car and in my suitcase whenever we travel -- otherwise Preston and I wouldn't have any pictures together.
bunny tracks!
Today will be busy for both of us. Preston’s working a 12-hour day. Good thing he LOVES his job. I have a haircut/color this morning, a doctor's appointment, some shopping to do, and then I’m giving piano lessons in the afternoon. Since Preston's working late, I think I'm going to meet a friend for supper/some girl-time. :)
I still can’t believe Easter is THIS Sunday. It seems unreal to me. We'll be busy spending time with family Friday through Monday -- so I feel like I have so much to do before Friday rolls around. yikes.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!!
xo,
Emily
