Days of Sun

Last week, we escaped the snow for some sun, and soaked up every ounce of natural rays our Chicago skin could handle.

Summer gear… it's been too long.

Beach cruisers and the coziest beach cottage there ever was.

Upon arrival, we kicked off our boots with glee and traded them for long-awaited sandals, a foreign feeling for these past many months. Our days were spent on bikes to the beach and long walks on the sand, consuming mass amounts of lime chips and salsa and ice-cream, and indulging in free reads for fun (not school). Nights were about margaritas on the patio, sunsets over the ocean, and listening to the breeze rustle through the palms as it coaxed us to sleep.

sunset kayak! sharks and dolphins spotted.

Jenni. My heart explodes with love for her.

Our only obligatory scheduled event: the sunset.

Although I share the title of Honorary Terrill Family Member with many others because of the hospitable manner in which this dear family welcomes others in, I always feel uniquely special joining them for any amount of time. Game nights, and Bachelor watch parties; walks and soul talks… I am forever thankful for this family and their provided respite away from winter to bring rejuvenation to my soul. Thank you Jenni and Tom (and Kate… even though you are in Germany!) for the ways you naturally invite others into your life with open arms, generosity, and endless kindness.

Bubble Room cake on the road… Can't leave the island without it!

Needless to say… returning to Chicago on Friday proved less than ideal... but it's looking like we might survive. Even if it did snow on the first day of spring today.

Snow… won't you please just go away. Please.