Tuesday, June 4, 2013

the beach + white space

 
 
 

What a wonderful weekend away with my two loves. This was our first actual "family" vacation— just us three. I think the images speak for themselves but we had a wonderful time. It was my-kind-of perfect: laid-back, sans makeup, sunshine, lazy beach days, catching up on sleep, building sandcastles, lots of snuggle time, poolside reading, yummy seafood and just good, quality time together.

I recently read something that has stuck with me:  
"Life is all about the white space."

If you're like me, you make very little time for white space. My day is packed full of to-do lists, phone calls, errands and appointments. I always feel like there are never enough hours in the day to finish it all, and then 4pm rolls around and I don't know where the day went. 

So...I'm trying to make more time for the "white space" in my life...to say "no" to a design project when my plate is too full, to stop trying to be everything to everyone and everywhere at once...because that white space is so critical to balance and joy. That white space is where the things that matter happen and where our relationships grow.

Well, our little 4-day getaway was definitely full of white space! It was a relaxing, quiet, non-event-filled, long weekend—which was just what we needed. How nice to slow down for a little while and let time stand still.

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8 comments:

  1. Oh, I was hoping to see pics! Love concept of white space.... And couldn't help but think of all that beautiful sand...

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    1. You'll be seeing this swimsuit a lot come July :) Love you!

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  2. beautiful hadley! and what a wonderful lesson to learn early in parenthood :) it will definitely make the years to come more enjoyable !

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    1. thanks nat! i think about you all the time when it comes to working and motherhood and finding balance. i miss you! let's get together soon.

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  3. These pictures are amazing Hadley! I love one ones of Calder standing in the sand with her pigtails, so precious!

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    1. Thanks Lauren! Can't believe I captured these on my old iphone but so glad i did! We really do need to get our kiddos together someday soon!

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  4. beautiful pictures and a wonderful message. glad yall had a great vacation!

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    1. thanks erin! you know all too well how quickly time goes by these days and how you're reminded to soak it in all the time!

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