Today was incredible! God gives the best gifts, and today those gifts took the form of glorious weather and some of the bestest friends.

The sunshine today was divine.

I started the day with a new cd I that I burned for my car and one of my favorite drives, from my home in Kirkland to the U-district.

Once I got there, my first order of business was to visit the quad. It was my first visit since they had bloomed--and they were stunning.

I had to take care of some business, but then it was off to Cafe Solstice for a date with my friend Helen. And straight from there I went to have lunch with another dear friend, Julia.

Before leaving, I had to linger a little longer in the quad, which by this time was crowded, but just as beautiful.

The drive back was relaxing--barefoot, windows down, and sun roof open :) I even caught a glimpse of Mt. Rainier. Praise Him!

I had a little time to kill, so I stopped off in downtown kirkland to visit my favorite dock. I was able to reflect on just how grateful I am that the Lord had me take this quarter off. He knows what I need.

From there, after a quick "costume change," it was off to the park to have a lovely date with these two:

Today was his first time ever visiting a park, and it happened to be the park that Melissa and I grew up going to: the choo-choo train park =)

He absolutely loved the swings

He's getting so big! And so handsome :)

Love this little guy so much...

Rounded off the day with a girl night at Melissa's house.

Such a beautiful day and a wonderful harbinger of many more to come =)