Waves crashing.  Kids laughing.  Sand, sun, coffee, fun.  This crazy life with busy schedules, activities, school, dance, trips, etc. means there isn’t much time to pause and reflect.  Stealing a few moments on the inlet rocks to watch and take in the grandeur of it all was a welcome, albeit brief, respite from the daily circus.

Complementing my jeans by Stitch Fix is a simple, green knit sweater from Target.  Gold rimmed Ray-Bans help mute the harsh late-day sun this time of year.  Starbucks latte is a welcome companion and always a competent accessory to any cool weather outfit.

What is interesting as I reflect on this picture is how a brief instant snapped in digital form could represent someone’s entire day, gazing out into the ocean, or in my case, maybe a 60-second chance at a breather while Tom chases the kids around the beach.  Even though warmer weather is in retreat, there is still much fun to be had being close to ocean, and days like today remind me to stop and smell the salty air more than once in a while.

Kids Christmas outfits are all from Target as well, with Mr. Grinch debuting his oh-so-mean green sweater, and the girls enjoying a festive frolic with coordinating holiday garb.  Soon enough we will be trading ocean waves for snow flakes, and sandy beaches for snowy ski-lifts, but tomorrow will be here soon enough, and today is always enough for today.