Pastey White Mom meets Sunshine

Last Monday we headed to the park to meet a dear friend for a few hours. I brought along the sunscreen but in my delight to chat with my friend, I didn't bother smearing lotion on myself (I got Max covered but that's about it).  After all it was early in the morning and the sun isn't that hot - right?!?! ... unless you remember that we live in high altitude and yes, the sun is still hot in the morn.

Soooo ... pastey white mom + 1st spring sunshine = the color fuchsia (arms like the tulips in the header). I'll spare everyone a photo.

Must I keep learning these lessons over and over. I remember once as a tweenie going to Bear Lake and thinking my skin was invincible to sunburn or something silly like that. I laid on a floatie out on the lake and fried my shoulders. No bueno! You would think a blonde would be smarter than that. Ummmm yeah!

I am now equipped with this mighty fine Aveeno Continuous Spray, non-globby, non-greasy, Waterproof, SPF 70 - which came highly recommended by my sis. I've used sprays before but this is the best one thus far.

Now that my arms aren't in too much pain and are a tamer shade of pink, I am finding delight in sunshine once again ... only in moderation with SPF 70.

This quote by Helen Keller reminds me of all that is good in ENJOYing the simple things - such as sunshine.