A Few Good Reasons to Look Up

Family, flowers, flying creatures, and one squirrel with no respect for window height

Some photo dumps are built around a trip or a big occasion. This one is small, and about the little things making outside worth it.

An overnight stay with my nieces was fun! But eventually we had to escape—and play the biggest card game in the world.

Then there's Mela, who is sure to get our steps in. We're taking a lot of afternoon walks these days—even when it's 95°F.

Marva's hibiscus game is winning summer—ours, not nearly as much—so let us behold hers.

We also picked up a prehistoric-looking visitor on the screen. We declined to charge rent. And then ran.

Christine and I discovered "the most NYC-feeling" part of Atlanta. Near O4W is a cluster of super-cool buildings, and Burle's Bar brings the jazz vibe on Tuesdays. The outdoor courtyard is standing-room-only. But free is affordable.

Lake Charlotte Nature Preserve

And then this butterfly put on a full modeling session. I took an unreasonable number of photos, searching for the perfect pose.

The trail gave us shade, stairs, and a good excuse to keep wandering.

Proof of life in the great outdoors!

Even back inside, everything keeps trying to lean outside. This guy has a windy bend to go.

Speaking of windows: please note Christine's wildlife-spotting skills.

Yes, that is a squirrel. No, we do not know why it was creeping on us. It seemed equally surprised to see us.

Let's wrap with our everyday walk around the little lake at Barker Bryant Memorial Park by our home. Sadly, this lil tree got chopped down!

That's it for now. Thankful for the natural beauty and small outings these days!