it’s nights like these i tell myself i’m never going to complain again about the 45 minute drive or the piles of sandy towels and wet bathing suits i have to wash afterward…it’s nights like these i remind myself that not everyone lives in a place where their kids will grow up with Sunday memories of sand-dollar hunts and wake-boarding contests…it’s nights like these i’m thankful for the small things…a guy who can do a pretty-close-to-Bob-Marley version of “Could This Be Love?”, cold draft (yeah, I think it’s okay to be thankful for that), a grouper basket that tastes better every time I get it…and then the bigger things…our friends, our special Sunday get-away spot, a beautiful backdrop of sea and sun…
…everything’s different at our little isle of capri…success is measured by nothing more than how many crabs you catch in your pail, and time is measured simply by where your shadow falls on the shore…i love that. 
i think what i love most about ioc days is watching brett ‘cuz he’s the happiest man in the world when he’s there…and that makes me happy. today was magic watching him love his kids…and the way he is with lainey? the way he holds her, the way he talks to her when he thinks no one’s looking, the way he kisses her on the top of her head without even realizing he’s doing it…sigh. i love this man. …check out how cubby rests her little hand on his shoulder. he may look all nonchalant, but inside i know his heart is melting.
yeah…it’s nights like these…when the house smells like sea salt and sunscreen…when little sun-kissed faces settle into their beds, worn out from the day’s play…when i’ve finally cleaned up, climbed in bed, closed my eyes…and i can still hear the water, the music, the laughing. it’s nights like these, i realize…it’s so worth it.
…enjoying the small things… ~k
What a wonderful heritage for Lainey to be a “native Floridian!” A cuter native I hav never seen! Imagine her on her pink jet ski!
What a FUN day! I love looking at these pics, every one seems so happy, and seems to be having so much FUN!
It looks and sounds like a divine day! You look great by the way…. I can almost taste the fish basket! Once again you have captured some sweet moments!
love seeing your isle of capri sundays. love that LL has on 2 different bikini’s with coordinating hats. love the creativity of the shadow pic with the arrows and explanation.
On a mostly cloudy Michigan Monday, I’m enjoying your taste of the sunshine state! Sunny days will be here soon, too.
It’s gotta be much more fun for the kids to ride the jet skis in the gulf rather than in their swimming pool! lol.
What a glorious day for everyone! Can’t wait for Lily to join the fun soon!!
xoxo
So true about watching my man with bug. It makes me melt. She is just starting to grab at shoulders to hold on like Lainey in that great picture. The little primates. Love that.
Today, I am wet because it is cold and rainy and definitely not because I was swimming in the ocean. So, while my house doesn’t smell of sea salt and sunscreen, it does smell of dirt and crisp mountain air. I am thankful for those small things. Thanks for the words and the reminder to be present.
Wow-this post is amazing! I am glad you have so much fun! We will join you guys one of these days. LOVE the pics. It is like a picture story.
Your latest postings are Awesome! What a great place to hang out with the family and make lasting memories….gotta love the Florida sun!
oh my word, austyn looks like a MAN!
these pics had me salivating!
wish I could have been there!
those sundays are such a gift. love the pic of the kayaks in a line…so cool…it makes me want to push one into the water and start paddling!