I love Alaska summer days...most of the time. Now I'm not going to deny complaining about rain, a lot of rain, and cooler temperatures during the summer. I am guilty of that, but it still doesn't keep us inside. As I've posted before and have many other pictures and stories to share, we definitely still get out and enjoy ourselves in the rain. BUT....we definitely do when the sun is shining and it's warm! And it shines a LOT here :)
Today was one of those perfect days. Clear blue skies, sunshine, warm temps and no wind. Ahhhhh.... Jocelynn and I took advantage! We went to our friend's Holly and Aubree's house to play in the pool and soak up the sun. Joce LOVED it! She and Aubree are so sweet together. I'm glad she has a friend like her.
Aubree was either tired or more concerned about her tan than the water. She kept laying out on her towel and snuggling with her "kitty." It was so cute! And Joce just splashed and lounged around in the pool. She would've stayed there all day if I'd let her.
I have a hard time coming inside or calling it a night when it stays so bright and nice outside so late. So we went on a walk to the park instead of getting ready for bed. We can sleep during the dark winter, right? :)
It amazes me how differently Joce plays on toys now than she did even just a month ago. She's getting more daring all the time, rides the little spring pony super fast, and is such a good climber. She's growing so fast!
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Tonight Desoto played on the toys with us, and stood guard when other dogs entered the park haha. I think he needed this as much as we did.
This is a weird picture, but while we were on the playground a man close by on a path in the trees crooned on his saxophone. We thoroughly enjoyed the jazz and soul background music and I couldn't help but sing along when he played, "Yesterday."
I'm grateful for the simple joys in life, even so much as sunshine, a little pool, a song in the park. I'm grateful for a daughter who loves to enjoy these things with me.
