A little piece of paradise

What a gorgeous Sunday it is today in BEAUTIFUL Fort Smith. I'm pretty much a weary traveler today, all thanks to a nice drive home from Lake Ouachita, and I feel like I'm under utilizing this fantastically beautiful Sunday, but there was unpacking and cleaning to do, I'm in dyer need of a steaming hot bath {we worked hard this weekend!} and prep for the work week ahead. 

This week was a particularly amazing one, albeit busy as usual. I've been anxiously prepping my closet for all the new spring and summer "must haves," and I've been trying to find places to wear these new outfits for their debut! ;)

I wanted to show you a quick recap of my week, along with a quick not so quick photo segment on our happy place at Lake Ouachita. Sometimes it's nice to just get away from the normal and spend a weekend somewhere else {but never underestimate the magnificent feeling you get when you finally come home.}

And away we go...

How amazing it was to get onto my Instagram and see that I had won a weekend for two to New Orleans from my favorite boutique of ALL TIME, Suite One. I am so blessed and so lucky. I've said it before and I'll say it again: It's always a good idea to Shop Suite One. 

It was a beautiful day on Monday, and I got the pleasure of going golfing with 6 of my favorite guys! {Yes, I just sat around in the golf cart and had a few drinks...but it was still a great time!} 

Sleepytime silly time with my fabulous husband. Have I mentioned lately how blessed I am? I found my person. 

Here we are again, about to go into Charles' first RCIA class for becoming Catholic. So proud of this man and of our family!

A storm was brewing, taking over the sun and moving into town. I love the first storm of the season.

WARNING: The following segment is completely lengthy. If you don't feel like seeing a bunch of nature pictures from the lake, please tune out {or skip to the bottom, fast forwarding is completely acceptable!} 

Footsie with the husband on a stormy night at the lake... <3 

Sunrise on Ouachita

My handsome started working Saturday morning around 7am to get some chores done around the lake house. Unfortunately he had a bit of a chainsaw accident and got a pretty nasty cut on his finger...we are fortunate it wasn't worse than it was! 

I took this photo Friday evening when I arrived..it was starting to rain, but the view was stunning!

Sunrise!

Burning the some excess limbs 

Our happy place

FOG! How gorgeous is this?!

Where is your "happy place?" This is absolutely one of mine, but I have a few happy places here in town. For example, Suite One, Sephora, Target, and most importantly, sitting cuddled up with two puppies and a handsome husband.

There's a lot of spring like activities coming up that I am looking forward to. Floating {although we need a few more good rainy days}, backyard barbecues, drinks on the patio, the Rib Room opening up for concerts and events {and amazing ribs..}, and so much more. Stay tuned in the middle of this week for my segment on spring must haves and outfit ideas for whatever spring activity you might come across! I'm rather looking forward to that post...I might {if you're lucky} throw in a few of my favorite spring recipes that are easy to whip up for a last minute cookout you get invited to.

I hope all of you are completely embracing this spring weather and doing what makes you happy. I feel like we would all be happier if we stopped worrying about how other people perceived us and just let ourselves be happy. I feel a little better and a little brighter every time that spring rolls around, and I hope you feel the same. Go out and do whatever it is that puts a smile on your face!

"Spread love wherever you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier"