Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Shade SPT and Blessing #27

Shade is one of the great blessings of summer.


Jemma just finished her soccer season and while some of the games were in the blazing sun (the poor kids would get so hot) the last few were on the shady field. It made a big difference for them and us, the spectators. In fact, the games were very pleasant and fun when played in the shade. I was loving those Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the park.


Last Wednesday, before my mouth and ability to eat properly were altered, we sat on a shady patio at a favorite diner for lunch. The memory is even better now when I think of how effortlessly I was eating and enjoying food. It hasn't been the same since.


And sometimes you have to bring your own shade. For me that means a hat and sunglasses. It's saving my eyes and hopefully my face. (I'm trying to get better about including a SP in the SPT challenges.)

11 comments:

Cara @ Gardenview Cottage said...

First - LOVE that hat!!! I have gotten where I wear a hat in the sun almost all the time - Is it becasue we are getting older??? Also love your banner picture of the flowers - they are to-die!

Jill said...

You look cute in the hat and glasses! I'm glad you're including you in your self-portrait.

How is your mouth healing? Can you eat better yet?

Aranne and Dan said...

I love that fact that you bring your own shade.. something I am horrible about... I also like that you are doing a self-portrait as part of the SPT... I need to think about that more! Hang in there... we will make it through this heat. I promise!

Michelle Alley said...

What a stylish hat - I love it! So sorry to read about your dentist woes. I was wincing when you were describing what you had to go through - so awful. I hope you can get back to your fun evenings soon. Take care!

Unknown said...

oh, my, i LOVE your sp today! totally cute hat, cute shades, cute you!!

Cameron and Michelle said...

Ok I know I should know because I read yours all the time but what does spt and sp stand for? Bryson is excited for jordan to come and brielle would love to have Jemma! They haven't seen each other all summer and we start school on the 12th of august. Can we plan on the first weekend of November for Disneyland? I want to let everyone know dates so everyone can plan to go if they can. the hat and glasses are very cute!

Leanne said...

cute post, I wish there was more shade here. Cute hat, and I really hope eating is enjoyable again for you, how long will your recovery be?

Kim Sue said...

:) love your SP, you are super cute in your sun hat!

Kim Sue said...

hit publish too quick, I wanted to tell you thank you for my card. I have been using it for a book mark. Your sweet words were so nice. Thank you for taking the time to write them down and send me good mail!

Robyn said...

You look great in the hat! I am sure you'll be glad you were so sensible when you're older (wish I did that more often!)

I hope that your gums get back to normal soon. Must be tough- what are you able to eat? Have you been watching lots of movies?

Bond Girl 007 said...

Hey I am with jill cute hat and glasses....oh wow...I should put alexei in some kind of sport.....