This is my favorite time of year! The weather is just right. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining ever so brightly, and my three sons (affectionately referred to as Alvin, Theodore, and Simon) are busy running, jumping and exploring.

After blending together a green smoothie (fresh spinach, mango, banana, ginger root, kale, and lime) we loaded up in the car and headed up the street to enjoy the warm weather at the lake.

Elijah (8) and Brandon (6) discovered a turtle in the water, while Jason (9) went on an adventure in the woods.

I allowed the sun to kiss my face and rested on a bench with my Kindle after racing Simon around the lake.

The simplest days make me the happiest.   :-)