The boys {Steve, David and Matthias} and I headed downtown after church for some lunch, frites {belgium fries} with dipping sauce and a little walk. Here are some bits and pieces of our afternoon. And of course, some hellos for your Monday! 
Hello chilly, but sunny days. It looks warm outside, but the wind is cold!
Hello sweet boy. You completely have my heart.
Hello visit to the eye doctor {we can’t find Matthias’ glasses anywhere!}
Hello little converse.
Hello busy kiddo who’s wearing his shoes {and me} out! He is constantly on the go.
Hello frites. You are quite delicous!
Hello strawberry soda. Matthias was thrilled!
Hello Steve got his own special beverage. He was also thrilled.
Hello sharing a little bit of my diet soda with David.
Hello to ‘The Mason Jar’. Are you a band? Are you a shop? Nice name, I like it!
Hello little doggie. You’re not mine, but I’m pretty sure I could fall in love with you.
Hello gross. Bubble gum alley–don’t touch the walls!
Hello Hepkat. I’m getting my hair trimmed and colored on Tuesday!
Hello Hands Gallery, where you can find truly lovely things! One of my very favorite shops downtown. And it was one of my favorite shops, even before they carried our jewelry!
Hello to our first day of Spring Break.
Hello emails to catch up on {I caught a nasty cold last week!}
Hello to a new italian quinoa recipe I’m going to try this week
Hello coloring Easter eggs
Hello Monday! It’s going to be a crazy, fabulous week!
What are you saying hello to at the start of this brand new week? Link up your own hello post in the comments section or leave a comment with a few hellos for us!
Lisa, i LOVE your hello monday posts! always so inspiring!
here’s what i’m saying hello to this week:
http://coffeeandcarrotjuice.wordpress.com/2012/04/09/hello-monday-week-15/
( sorry to be posting late )
I loved the idea of a strawberry soda :)http://www.soaringandstillness.blogspot.com/2012/04/hello-spring.html
Hello Zenni Optical! (www.zennioptical.com) It’s the perfect place to buy a replacement or extra pair of glasses for a growing boy, or in my case, the mama of a now grown boy. (You can’t beat their prices!)
Happy Monday…on Tuesday…love your photos. My son has the same converse tennis shoes. 🙂 I am linking up:
http://www.mycottagelove.com/2012/04/hello-mondayon-tuesday.html
loved the pictures esp the beagle! adorable 🙂
I love your Monday posts. Here’s mine: http://kayerunstheday.blogspot.com/2012/04/hello-monday.html
DYING over those rainbow suns!!!!!
dying.
wow.
i want to make one.
right now.
Please Post your Italian Quinoa Recipe. Sounds yummy.
I am married to a Belgian and we live in Leuven (home of Stella Artois) and I promise the friets here are truly an art form!
Hi Lisa! I absolutely love reading your blog. It is so encouraging and sweet. Hoping you and your family have a wonderful week!
Blessings,
Nicole
Oh, I love these photos! It makes me miss SLO. I need to get down there soon!!
Hello that your son is named Mathias! I come from a family full of wonderful men with the middle name Mathias. I love it!
http://littlepenelopelane.blogspot.com/2012/04/hello-monday.html
What a fun day you had! Love it all!
xx
Hello Lisa Leonard! You are right – that dog sure looks easy to love. Happy Monday!
http://lifecoach-paige.blogspot.com/2012/04/oh-monday-hello.html
Hello Lisa! Enjoy your spring break! Love your post too 🙂 Linking up with you.
http://www.meandmypinkmixer.com/2012/04/hello-monday.html
http://www.shaggybaggy.com/2012/04/hello-monday.html Thanks to all here for getting the week off to a fun start!
Hi Lisa, gorgeous photos as always! Today (our Tuesday) I’m saying hello to:
* Trying to cope with the loss of our gorgeous 9 year old pussycat last week, who was my complete soul-mate. Love you Sabah!
* Freaking out about what I need to do before we go on a trip next Friday
* Loving the autumn light and sunshine
* Wishing I had time to do some art
* Loving every single plant in my garden right now!
..and most importantly…
*Hello to the first gorgeous little viola flower on Sabah’s grave up by my studio! Bless it’s heart!
I hope you’ll post the quinoa recipe!!! My kiddos LUV it! I’m always on the lookout for more exotic ways to make it for them. Looks like a fun time was had by all!!! So thankful for family time!!!
Hello Brian Andreas, whose art I recognize in your last shot. Love his work!
Hello wonderful Monday for you! Here is mine: http://thelinarstudio.typepad.com/embracelife/2012/04/hello-monday-20.html
linked up my hellos for today & into the week…….thanks for your inspiration lisa!! I look forward to reading your lovely blog! huGs, kristy
http://kristylyndesigns.blogspot.com/2012/04/hello-monday.html
This is my first time playing along, so I hope I’m doing this right! Here my link to my “Hello Monday”:
http://transformedcreativity.blogspot.com/2012/04/hello-monday.html
That bubblegum wall is just, well, ick! LOL!
The Mason Jar used to be a great venue for bands to play in Phoenix. I miss it a great deal…it used to be a perfect place to go with good friends to hang out and listen to good music.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mason_Jar
Hello from Maui, where we are spring breaking! Hello to lots of boogie boarding, sand castle-building, swimming, tropical beverages in the blender, reading, and to my younger daughter’s 3rd birthday.
hello lovely
you know I have wanted to contact you for ages about an idea to extend your business I think you have the resource the talent and there is a great need for the idea I want to share with you. The Lord nudged me that today was the day. If you get a chance please email me I would love to share.
chi anne
i’m saying hello to a week without my workout buddy–going solo, not losing 5 days!–and to my man spending an extra day in SD, CA to help a church get its video link ready for easter.
also saying hello to breakfast quinoa–used vanilla soy instead of water (be careful; it wants to boil over)–and would love to hear more about the italian quinoa recipe! swap?
I just love this post! Everyday, ordinary things we all do captured so beautifully! You inspire me in many ways.
So pretty! I love all the colors! Looks like you had a beautiful day yesterday! We had SNOW in the morning, but ended up in the garden by the afternoon. – Ah, west coast life!
I so enjoy these posts.
Here’s mine: http://sarahkoller.com/?p=4348
Hello there! The Hands Gallery looks beautiful!
http://rappsrays.blogspot.com/2012/04/hello-monday.html
please share the quinoa recipe if its yummy- I am always looking for new ways to cook it!
Hello Lisa, love all the signs. Getting ready for Easter this weekend too.
http://www.myhappycalifornia.com/?p=3341
Loving your weekend and pics! I’m saying hello to Gratitude Journal Monday. We’re ending our spring break today just as yours is beginning. Have loads of fun!
http://feellovdeveryday.blogspot.com/2012/04/gratitude-journal-monday.html
I live in Phx & we have a club here called “The Mason Jar” it’s been around forever. Not sure it’s from the same, thought it was worth mentioning.
Hello April. Hello sunshine
Hello birthday weekend fun.
http://ragstostitchesblog.com/category/lifestyle/
Hello sweet Lisa!
Hello to loving the beauty and sweetness you find in the everyday!
Hello to the inspiration you give me!
Hello to my FIRST Hello Monday link up {so excited}
come visit me wont you?
http://justbeingtiffany.blogspot.com/2012/04/hello-multitude-monday.html
xoTiffany
San Luis Obispo seems like the most charming place!
I’m saying hello here: http://ajigreer.blogspot.ca/2012/04/hello-monday.html
P.S. I received the “hope is the thing” pewter necklace I ordered today! It’s so lovely and I’m so excited to wear it! It means a lot to me, so thank you!
I love me some Converse and that Strawberry Soda is one of my favorites. http://www.angryjuliemonday.com/2012/04/02/hello-monday-the-fun-food-and-fever-edition/
I am saying hello to a few (at least) extra pounds after not getting on the bathroom scale in some time. So, also saying hello to Weight Watchers Online.
i linked up with you! http://thepleatedpoppy.com/2012/04/hello-monday-hello-5-years/
hello 🙂
what a fun post