life this week + new days ahead

I can't even express to you guys how happy I am that it's Friday.  I felt like this week was just one of those weeks where so many little challenges seem to pop up that by the time it's over, you're in dire need of a break.  The positive thing about these kind of weeks is that you not only feel extra appreciative of the weekend, you can even sort of look forward to Monday rather than dreading it, because you know it's a brand new week and a chance to start fresh.  I know it sounds cliche, but it really is important to look at the bright side and recognize the cloud's silver lining and all that.  No, really.  You have to experience struggles and less-than-perfect days to really be grateful for the good things and the new days ahead, right?  This wasn't a bad week anyway - just a challenging one.  There were plenty of good moments too, and those are the moments I'm sharing here, via good ole' Instagram photos. 

Pics from top:  lost screw found = favorite sunnies fixed  // my friend marissa's dog city, who looks just like bubby, loving on bubby's old toy // behind-the-fence shot of my city // the best costa rican food outside of costa rica can be found at irazu  // what better way to show my out-of-town guests gokee + marissa a good time than by crashing a neighbor's party? // more party crashing shenanigans // gifts for new baby ruby + her big brother townes  // our garden is growing and i can't wait to eat it  // a necklace a fashion designer can truly appreciate // some of the prettiest clouds i've seen all year

Do you have anything fun planned for the weekend?  This is Robbie's last weekend off tour for a while (the band starts up again on Thursday), so we're going to drive down to Indianapolis tonight to visit my sister and her husband for a couple of days.  He's being a good sport, because in reality, I'm pretty sure he'd rather spend the last weekend before he goes back to work just chilling at home.  But other than our spontaneous adventure day trip back in February, it's been a really long time since we've gotten out of the house to do something fun together, and this sunny summer weather has been making me itch for a mini road trip.  Depending on how much work I get done today, we might leave this afternoon and take back roads in an attempt to make what is otherwise officially the most boring drive in America a little more interesting.  Either way, I'll be sure to post pictures to Instagram and updates to Twitter.  Because I love you guys (and maybe also because I can't seem to live life anymore without a constant connection to social media).

If you haven't yet, don't forget to enter our Camera Bag Giveaway for a chance to win the camera bag of your choice from Epiphanie!  June's group giveaway will be posted over the next few days as well.  Have a wonderful weekend, friends!

Are you on Instagram?  If so, leave your user name in the comments so I can check out your photos!  You can see more of mine here or under the user name bubbyandbean.