Here we go!

Running my own small business

definitely can have its challenges...

Then with a short notice visitor,

a short notice birthday party ,

and 4 year old going through the terrible twos again?!

I was just beyond

knowing which way was 
"sanity"

this weekend!

Now I can finally get

back to Positano!

 after a bit of shopping 

we ventured up the hill to this

"small" church

 .....

For some of us

this trip was about

inspiration...

putting things to rest..

starting over...

being o.k. with doing something for YOURSELF....

fulfilling and making your dreams happen!

I found myself in prayer on more than one

occasion...

and I have to admit

my spirit is something that has been

on the backburner for a while now....

but something about these churches

the fact that the doors are always open

(unlike our churches at home)

you can walk in and spend a moment 

or an hour...

maybe it was just the whole occasion wrapped into one...

but in this particular church

I definitely felt moved

and un-alone...

my fellow travelers may have had different 

battles going on 

but I know I felt a shared release 

in some kindred spirits...

walking out the door like a weight on my heart was lifting...

and a new strength was beginning in a weak place...

 caught Heidi soaking in a few rays afterwards....

 we headed back down to the beach for a little painting...

ummm  again...

the best Gelato I put in my mouth EVER...

I can still taste it!

 a little pet schmoozing...

this is my favorite pic I took of Lara

she has the most wonderful smile..

I joked that I was her doggie and interesting/old people spotter for pics...

 we drew a small crowd..

who wouldn't want to watch gorgeous ladies

and one priest

paint in their swimsuits?

 Bruno swims...

Bruno paints ...

don't have your palette?

Use your pizza box!

Finished product!

Ahem...

Alas I did not finish mine

I was about an hour behind...

the sun started to get so hot and the breeze so steady

my paint would dry as I was working!

I am finishing it now.

 I'd swear this Marine Policeman was only 16!

 Positano was another absolutely

beautiful island!

A lot less crowded than Capri

and unique in it's own way...

I really preferred coastal Italy..

Rome is magnificent

but

I love the water at home

and I think that is why I was drawn so much more

to the island / coastal living in

Sorrento

Capri

and

Positano!

I have a few more bits to share
and I am working
on a new routine with my blog.
I'll keep you posted!
Hope your weekend was a good summer kickoff!