Flowers and Ferries

taking a moment to find joy in the little things

{pretty}

So many pretty flowers this time of year. We were in Seattle over the weekend and I spent some time at a garden shop and at a farmer's market. Oh...and then there was Pike's Place Market.

We took a ferry ride over to Bainbridge Island and on our way back had this great view of Seattle's skyline. We were thrilled with the weather as it was forecast to rain all day.

{happy}
These two...
although they drive me crazy and wear me out, I am blessed beyond measure to be their mother.

{funny}

We finished our Language Lessons books this past week and I told the girls we should celebrate. My oldest said, "The real celebration will be when we can throw these out!" I looked out at the street and saw the recycling bin so we headed out and tossed our completed workbooks in. They were a little surprised that I let them do this. 

Here in the Pacific Northwest we seem to have a certain dress code that's not necessarily hipster or cool, it's just weird. I wish this pic was better, but hopefully you can get a glimpse of what I'm talking about. This guy was wearing animal print shorts, a jean jacket, a baseball cap and carrying his own purse. And check out the shoes...

{real}

Although we have finished quite a bit of our formal curriculum, we've got quite a ways to go with math. I've learned that we don't spend enough time on math each day. We'll likely limp our way through math and science for the next month and then go on official break after Suzuki Institute in June. 

I'm linking up with Life Through the Lens, It's the Little Things, {pretty, happy, funny, real}, Little Things Thursday and Floral Love