In Summary...

May/June: Fragmented

detail of artwork by Hernan Puelma

June/July: Visions of pulling it together

#2's life size rock girl

Now:

re·fresh (r-fr sh) v. re·freshed, re·fresh·ing, re·fresh·es. v.tr.

To revive with or as if with rest, food, or drink;

give new vigor or spirit to.

#2 & #1 defining 'refresh'

Lush...

#2 is now 12

Life is lush. I could describe it as 'hectic' but have decided that 'lush' has far more positive connotation. When life pulls us in so many different directions that we think we may completely lose any sense of sanity or calm, it's time to reconsider our outlook.

Lush. Bountiful. Ever-growing, ever-evolving. Full. Thriving and Beautiful.

Spring...

...has sprung.
Snowdrops have faded. Scilla and daffodils are blooming. Bright green bits are poking through lovely, moist earth. Magnolias are in heavy bud, birds are singing (too early in the morning), hockey nets have moved from the rink to the driveway (pedestrians beware). Soccer and lacrosse equipment is now strewn throughout the house. Sandals and swimsuits have re-appeared (prematurely) and morning frosts are fewer and farther between.
I love spring.