It's all in the details

Isn't it always the little things that matter most? Routine and unplanned, you gotta take pleasure in the details. I decided last weekend when Henry got to take his first swimming trip of the year (see picture to the side) having a dog really increases your daily dose of laughter.

But there are so many other small things that make a mundane more fun. For me, a great movie, time to read my book, French press coffee and new running shoes have added serious enjoyment to my last few days. Plus, the weather is getting warmer, the weekly farmer's market is open and I got a grill! So much to enjoy this summer.

Next weekend I am jetting out to St. Louis to visit Paige! We are in for SO. MUCH. FUN. I have been incredibly lucky this Spring to visit a lot of friends! :-) Unfortunately, I'll be missing two weddings of good friends next weekend. Kelsey (former Pi Phi president, for those of you in the K-State crowd) and my friend Crystelle (a long time friend who lives in Utah) are both tying the knot on May Day. Two great couples who will be enjoying BIG events in less than a week! Congratulations to Crystelle and Jeff and Kelsey and Jeremy.

So while I was sitting thinking about my wine recommendation of the week, I had to poke a little fun at Bryce. A newly minted wine connoisseur, he is discovering the wonderful world of wine. But...he is obsessed with one small vineyard in California and I'm getting a little worried that if it isn't a 2007 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir (particularly from the wine maker Bogle), he isn't going to like it! My new mission: get him obsessively hooked on another variety. Next up: Syrah/Shiraz. So one final Pinot Noir recommendation: Rodney Strong 2007 Russian River. Yeah, that's right, it's pretty good stuff.

A wonderful week to you all!