I’m back today for a second week of Simple Joys Saturdays. I have three simple joys today.
Sandals!
My sandals aren’t new by any means and I’m not wearing them right now. I had to go out a bit this morning and I have a weird thing about driving in sandals. However, I usually come home from work each day and switch into these. I wear these to water flowers and wander to check on the garden during summer mornings. These sandals just say summertime to me and that, of course, brings me so much joy!
Fireworks!
We didn’t do much to celebrate yesterday. G had separate plans and no family/friends were doing any big gatherings. I’d love to do one here except ugh, trees. And Fourth of July is the only time you’ll ever hear me say ugh, trees. I love my trees! Unless it’s the Fourth of July and I want to have a party but we can’t because it’s hard to see the fireworks. We still do a few fireworks in the front yard/street. And my husband, J, and I had fun doing just that. And watching the backyard/corner neighbor’s huge show through the trees.
I have always loved the simple joy of watching fireworks. (And I like to light some as well, not as much now…think I’m mellowing on that a bit)
Bees, butterflies, and moths
I took this picture at work. We’re starting to see a lot more bees and butterflies now. I included moths in my first sentence because of the picture (I said something about a butterfly to a preschool kid and was immediately corrected that this was a moth, ha! Smart kiddos.). The butterfly garden at work filled with milkweed, coneflowers, and spiderwort to name a few always brings me a bit of joy. I even spotted two goldfinch in it on Wednesday! Bonus joy in getting to share that with one of the preschool students who also saw them before they quickly flew away.
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What simple joys did you experience this week?
I have my favorite pairs also. Maybe too many. Lol.
I have too many of many things but I have my 1 pair of sandals and maybe 2 pair of tennis shoes. (I don’t like to shoe shop so that probably saves me, LOL)
I also love sandals in the summer. In fact, I like any shoe that doesn’t require me to wear socks. Right now I have on an old pair of plain black flip flops. We did a few fireworks at my parents house yesterday. Kids enjoyed them. I will admit they were pretty to watch. Right now I am typing away on the 5th and still hearing my neighbors set off more.
Love sandals in the summer! Actually, in the fall, too, especially for taking the dogs out. My simple joys were spending time with all four of my children this week. : )
I’ll probably wear my sandals until the weather gets too cold. Glad you were able to spend time with everyone.
I wish I could do flip flops but the thing between my toes bugs me too much. Glad you enjoyed the fireworks. Is it even Fourth of July in the Midwest if the neighbors aren’t still shooting off fireworks on July 6th (here)? Hope you have a great week!
I love the color of your sandals! I can totally see why you like them. They’re so easy to slip on. I wouldn’t drive with them though, either.
Thank you!