Photo Story: August

Happy Monday!  Today is officially the first day of classes for me and I couldn't be happier. I started reading the chapters and taking notes over the weekend (#nerdalert) and I am so excited for this adventure. 

On to today's posts- a collection of photo from the past month.

Nature is the overall theme again this month; I have been spending so much time outside. It has been a unique summer and even though it has been different than I expected, I am really enjoying this new rhythm and way of life. Change is good and it helps refresh you soul; I have been making more time for things that bring me true joy each day. I go to bed with a full heart and a smile on my face each night and in the morning, I jump out of bed to see what the day has in store for me. 

Small Reminders

Cannot get enough of these views

Golden hour 

Patience is what makes things worth it

Reflection on the River

Watercolor sky

Sky meet Sea

Reading in the car during a power outage

Light & Darkness

Dreamy 

Bright Spot

Painting like clouds

Bright views

Orange Sun

Trying to space out my snacks out

Sailing Practice

Postcard from the shore

A true tiger Lily

Middle of the River

Broke Down

Sometimes you see life more clearly, upside down

What have you seen this month?

[[ You attract the right things when you have a sense of who you are- Amy Poehler]]

-gabrielle

Christmas Photo Outtakes

On Saturday afternoon, we took our Christmas card photos. We had a lot of fun but of course not all the photos were perfect- we had a lot of goofs! I love these goof photos because they show our fun side.I'll show our Christmas Card in a few weeks but here are some of my favorite goofs!

Do you take Christmas Card photos each year?

Best Present EVER

Merry Christmas everyone. I hope everyone got what they wanted. I wanted to share this one photo.
My Favorite gift this year- yup 3 old keys with a ribbon tying them together.
My parents gave this to me as my very last gift. along with it came a note- on parchment paper and it read:

Dear Gabrielle,
We want to first tell you how proud we are of you. We are proud of the person you have grown into. We are also so proud how level headed you are as a young adult. You have set goals for yourself and applied yourself and achieved those goals. We are also very aware you have a dream which you have shared with us. The dream to someday own your own home . We want to help you achieve this dream.
Enclosed are three keys. These keys are actually keys from the turn of the centry. Dad searched high and low for these keys. He lovingly sprayed them for you so they shine as bright as your personailty.
The first key is the key to our heart. You have our unconditional love and support and always will. The second key is the key to unlock your future. You have so many opportunities waiting for you- don’t let a great opportunity pass you by. The third key represents the key (someday you will actually hold in your hand)…. they key to your FIRST HOME. We want to start your HOUSE FUND with a contribution from us to you…. WITH LOVE!
Love,
Mom & Dad
ps. We read somewhere you are more likely to achieve your dreams and goals if you actually visualize them… we thought these keys and your HOUSE FUND should help you do just that! XXOO

I was so touched and taken aback by this gift. My parents are so amazing and this was so amazing.
THANK YOU MOM AND DAD!