Warrior Dashing through Life

We have had an awesome couple of weeks since returning from NC. July has truly been lovely.  The last few weekends are a blur of pleasantly fulfilling activities. Some work. Some play. Some relaxing. Some helping others. Some minding our own. A few highlights to share...
Farmer Willie has been reaping lots of beautiful summer produce:

Fresh dill...

Traded at the local veggie stand...

For melons!  Willie made trades two weekends in a row. :)

Beets, lettuces, carrots.

Marie channeled Martha Sue and absolutely demolished the shrubs/greenery that used to run along the side of the house.

The view from our bedroom... it really is quite pretty.

 Too many delicious meals to remember... no wonder we have a little extra meat (fat) on our bones!

Quinoa with chickpea pajane

Cod over a bed of arugula and hash.

Pulled pork carnitas with fresh pico and guac.

Homegrown roasted beets. So yummy!

Lots of cat loving:

Wallowing in the catnip...

Lefty sharing a brew.

 Connor did a golf tournament last Friday... and Marie did a Warrior Dash with a few friends on Saturday... check that one off the bucket list. It was actually a lot of fun and definitely a good test of fitness/strength. Here is a clip of the team heading for the finish line. Don't laugh!!

We could close the blog posting with some philosophical waxing and waning...
Life is a lot like a warrior dash.  Periods of smooth sailing - that still require your attention and focus if you want to be successful. Periods of obstacles and challenges - that can make you wonder how you got into this mess.  Good company, positive encouragement, laughs to balance the tears, and a clear goal to enjoy the ride and help people on your way all make it an awesome experience!