I am writing a disclaimer post today. We are currently on vacation in Asheville, NC visiting with my parents. Next week, we will REALLY be on vacation in Hilton Head, SC and I am determined to go on this trip 100% free from technology. This means no blog entries next week. My bucket list requires at least one entry per week for at least one year but I am adding an addendum that says vacations are the exception. I promise memories and pictures to follow.

Today I am thankful for the beauty and majesty of Appalachia. It is so beautiful here.

I love everything about summer today. I love the sounds of lawn mowers, children screaming in pools and birds singing to each other. I love dogs barking in the distance and the smell of someone else's camp fire. Today, this is what I am thankful for.

Today I am thankful for Caelan's giant blue eyes, chubby cheeks, and smile which melts my heart at least a million times a day.

I am currently torn between trying to fence time and wishing it away. Caelan, you are cuter and funnier that I could ever attempt to put into words. For this reason, I desperately want time to stand still. I never want these days to end. Our mornings are full of adventure, our afternoons are sleepy and lazy and our evenings are full of laughter. It couldn't get any better.

At the same time I find myself DESPERATE for this week and next to end. This is, of course, because next Friday we leave for our highly anticipated trip to North Carolina/ Hilton Head. Ahhhh. I find myself swept away in fantasy about sitting on the beach, sipping frosty drinks and taking endless bike rides around the island.

In an effort to end this time battle, today I am thankful for right now.