butterfly afternoon

Every time we're here, I waver between being delighted that a yard could be so lovely and being disappointed that mine doesn't look like this. 

But it's always good to have something to strive for. 

The nice thing about a long weekend is the opportunity to do a bit more visiting than usual.  We spent a pleasant afternoon on the deck at my best friend's childhood home.  The kids splashed in the pool and we lounged in the chairs and the day slid by quicker than I wanted it to. 

We munched on blueberries right off the bush.  I can't wait to be eating my very own pink blueberries next year! 

This kid just gets more lovable every time I see her.  What an angel.  And I can't believe she's almost one- I can remember so clearly when she was born. 

All in all, the afternoon was much like the double butterflies that Steve caught in this picture: rare, fleeting, beautiful.  I can't wait to go back.