Hello friends! Steve and I were able to sneak away for a couple nights to Santa Barbara. We needed the rest and time to reconnect. I feel refreshed and more whole. Thank you Rachel and Erik for watching our boys–you are a blessing! How about some hellos for a new week?
***Hello Monday is where I greet the new week with an open heart and a fresh perspective. It’s a new beginning–and there’s so much to be thankful for! Join me by leaving your own hellos in the comments section or linking up a hello monday post there!***
Hello coffee and roosters roaming free. We stopped in Arroyo Grande on our way south for lunch at the Red Rooster Tavern. Yum!
Hello Eagle Inn Santa Barbara. This hotel got great reviews on Yelp and was more affordable than some. We loved it! We’ll definitely be back.
Hello browsing the shops on State Street.
Hello art on the beach. Isn’t this sand sculpture amazing?
Hello setting sun and rising moon. The sunset was breathtaking.
Hello doing laundry and repacking–we’re heading to England this week!
Hello celebrating Nana’s 75th birthday.
Hello feeling thankful. We’re trying a new once-in-a-while nighttime med to help David sleep. It seems to be working great!
Hello Monday! What are you saying hello to this week? Leave some hellos in the comments section or link up your own hello monday post there!
England is wonderful.have a great trip. you have the best hair!
That is great! I’m linking up with you this week… hello to a new week maybe a new blog name… I love your hair in a braid!
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Yay! Have a wonderful time in England! Love that you and Steve have these get aways – they are so crucial. xo
Hello Monday. Hello lots of interviews and articles to write. Hello to lemonade with a friend and to capping the day off watching my Annabelle’s soccer game. I heart summer!
I’m in love with those stairs! What a great getaway. Thanks for introducing me to hello Monday. Definitely a great way to start the week.
Here’s my first hello Monday ever. Have a great week!
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Ok. Lisa, you are seriously the cutest thing. Drinking in those gorgeous pictures and longing for a little adventure of my own. You’ve whet my appetite for that. Hoping for a lovely trip and lots of dreamy sleep for your David.
Saying hello to the summer brain mush {I kinda like it}, “summering” as a verb and fun news coming. http://happylittlelovelies.com/2014/07/14/hello-monday-summering-brain-mush-and-fun-news/
I love sunsets, am glad you got a good photo of it
So glad you had this time away for relaxation and refreshment. Looks like you all had a great time from the pics. Love your hair with the braid – so cute!
And, off to England, wow, you are a busy gal!
I’m connecting some “hellos” over at http://www.ciciscorner.com
Looks like a wonderful getaway. What a gorgeous hotel. Thanks for introducing me to hello Monday. It really helped me start of the week on a positive note. Enjoy your trip!
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Looks like a wonderful getaway. What a gorgeous hotel. Enjoy your vacation and thanks for introducing me to hello Monday.
It was a great way for me to start the week. Enjoy your trip.
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Lucky You! Love the steps of your hotel! Have fun in England!
hello Lisa and hello Monday…thanks for the peek at your week…looks like Santa Barbara was a much needed break…so glad you stepped out (in style as ever!) Enjoy your jaunt across the pond! I know you love your time in England…busy here as ever…and I am trying to slow the summer down day by day…. sending xxoo from all of us http://earthangelstoys.blogspot.com/2014/07/hello-monday-hello-what-i-caught.html