On Saturday, the temperature rose above fifty degrees, so we spontaneously decided to pack a basket full of munchies and venture out for an afternoon picnic in the park. I am a very enthusiastic picnic-goer, and in this case, an overzealous one, too. Just as we got all cozy and comfortable on the grass, a storm cloud settled directly above us, completely blocking out the sun. Needless to say, we wolfed down our food and booked it home, where we huddled under a blanket and broke out dessert. That first photo shows the ominous cloud moving in. The other three were snapped within a five-minute period preceding it.
Despite its ill-timed appearance, I really do like the rain. It helps the earth come back to life again, as evidenced by the above.
(all photos via my iPhone)
hooray for speed picnics :)
ReplyDeletePicnics are so fun! I love your picnic basket. I remember wanting one like Dorathy as a child SO BADLY hehe.
ReplyDelete- Sarah
http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/
Fun, Fun, Fun - I love picnics! Flowers are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteYou two are so sweet, and I love that you just went for it, even if you ended up having to duck for cover! I must remind myself to celebrate with more picnics!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about the cloud, but it definitely sounds like you made the most of it!
ReplyDeleteoh no! well, the sunny part of spring will be there soon enough. in the meantime, have you considered a living room or a bathtub picnic? i think there's something there...
ReplyDeleteboy do you know how to sell yourself! you can consider yourself in with the happiness truck. bam! hired.
Even a short picnic is totally worth it I say! And I love your adorable picnic basket!
ReplyDeleteah, I am in desperate need of a wonderful picnic basket like yours!
ReplyDelete(and you look gorgeous, darling!)
love.
An impromptu picnic sounds ideal! Good on you for braving the not-so-sunny-weather-after-all! Hope you are keeping well, friend. xo
ReplyDeletepicnics! oh i can't wait til the snow melts and this becomes my daily ritual as well (:
ReplyDeleteAh, the good old "speed" picnic. Poo on those rain clouds that crashed the party but it sure was fun while it lasted ;)
ReplyDeleteYou take what time you can get picnicking right? I'm definitely investing in a basket this year. I just have to find the perfect one. Let's plan a nice little picnic brunch this summer, yes? I know a lovely spot in Central Park.
ReplyDeleteThere's warmer days and longer picnics ahead :)
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, rain does bring the earth back to life.. that was a lovely ending..
a ten minute picnic is better than no picnic at all :) I finally invested in a legit picnic blanket for us and am now using any and every excuse to get outside and use it. how i love picnics :)
ReplyDelete10 minute picnic = brilliant idea. i am such a nutty picnic lover that a picnic in any form for any amount of time will suffice. ken bought us a picnic basket kit on craigslist last year and we just used it for the first time in yosemite and loved it. :) cheers for rain and spring!
ReplyDeleteawww that's so cute that you guys had a picnic!
ReplyDeletelooks like you had a lovely time anyways, even with the weather :]
p.s. i think i have the same exact sunglasses as you. mirrored aviators <3
Well, a ten-minute picnic is better than no picnic, n'est-ce pas?
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P.S. Your picnic basket rocks!
yay for picnics! even if they are short lived. hoping that warmer spring weather comes soon :)
ReplyDeleteSuch great pictures and love the idea of a speed picnic!
ReplyDeleteXOXO,
Britt + Whit
www.brittandwhit.com
i know this is ridiculous to say, but jon and i have never had a picnic together. we've done with friends, but never just the two of us. it's on my "life list" of things for us to do...just haven't gotten around to it yet so naturally i'm inspired and impressed by your 50+ degree 10-minute picnic. I'll have to let you know when I finally get around to doing one myself!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pity, the thunderstorm could have waited a few more minutes ...
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