I took a week off of work to lay in the sun and walk in the sand without having to think about anything but what snacks I would eat and what movie to watch at night. Since I'm so close to the ocean I didn't even have to pack a bag, my home is my beach house. Everyday has looked a little like this more or less.

Making new iced tea flavors by mixing tea bags

My favorite summer dress and reminding myself to hang the curtains in our bedroom

Biking to the beach and locking up on the boardwalk

New books and beach snacks. Just started reading Stories and Other Stories by BJ Novak, I'm not done but I've snort-laughed my way through about half. Fresh dill and lemon bean salad, cherries and berries and fresh veggies. I take my beach snacks very seriously

Rich only had to work on Monday, but I was really happy when he got home. Seven whole days together without work!

Grilling beets and things for dinner

I have several hundred recipes I want to try this week including fruity icepops, these are just sliced strawberry and coconut water. Crazy good