Share 4 Somethings in July

Tomorrow is the last Saturday of the month and time for Share 4 Somethings with Jenn. This year we're sharing something we loved, something that sustained us, something we're carrying forward, and something we're making space for each month.  

Something I loved: I just share all my birthday favorites yesterday-so I won't recap any of that today. But celebrating my birthday was for sure one of my favorites this month. 

I also loved the day my husband and I spent in Boston exploring the Aquarium and picking up Alec from his Greece trip (full post here).

 

Alec and I went to breakfast the next day and he filled me in on ALL the trip stories as well as showing me all his photos. That was a HUGE favorite! 

We had a fabulous 4th of Jul and Alec made us all this Greek dessert (called Saragli also known as rolled baklava) to try made with phyllo dough, pistachios and a simple syrup made with water, sugar, and just a touch of honey.  

We loved exploring the Slater Museum. 

I especially loved Alec's delicious cheesecake. He decided to make one because he was bored.

Just this week we went to the botanical gardens (I'll have a full post up next week with TONS of photos). 

 

Something that sustained me: Air conditioning! It has been a hot month and you just know it's both and humid out when the windows look like this in the morning.

Something I'm carrying forward: I've started making a list and a plan for what I'd like my days to look like once Evan and Alec head off to college and I'll be home alone every day. I'm hoping the list will help me balance fun things like reading, blogging, & painting with more "productive" things like organizing, painting trim/doors, and repairing the house. I'm hoping to carry that momentum forward.  

Something I'm making space for: I'm literally making space for all my birthday gifts. I've also been trying to make space for more art/painting/drawing in my days. I joined a 52 week art challenge and it's been fun though a bit frustrating at times forcing myself to make an art project of some sort each week.