5th Annual Pursuit of Happiness Picnic

Fiends and neighbors gathered to join us in the pursuit of happiness.
5 hours
47 people
28 grown ups
19 children
Sacred and undeniable
(video below)

Photos by Melissa Stratton Pandina

Photo by Dr. Rosa Simon
Pursuit of Happiness 2013 from wendy cook on Vimeo.


Listen to the Pursuit of Happiness Playlist...
 

Pursuit of Happiness 2012: July 4th

We hold these truths sacred and undeniable...

inflatable pools...

costumes...

and deep connections 'round the dining table, beloved friends sharing yummy dishes, plans of pilgrimages, soda geysers, glow rings and fireworks!

3rd Annual Pursuit of Happiness Potluck Picnic

Sacred and undeniable, we hold these truths: prayer flags, vegetarian feasty, family & friends, homemade organic lemonade, trampoline, water balloons, handmade hula hoops, bubbles, glow rings, fireflies and lakeside fireworks. (scenes from our 3rd annual Pursuit of Happiness Potluck Picnic)

7 kids + 7 grown-ups = happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness Picnic

(scenes from our annual July 4th picnic)

We hold these truths...

soakers...

water balloons...

bubbles...

forts and fairy houses...

sidewalk paint...

hammocks...

sacred and undeniable.

Most Alive Monday: Sacred & Undeniable

The Pursuit of Happiness Picnic Manifesto

We hold these truths...

Families, friendships, fireflies, bubbles, bare feet, back-flips, sunshine, swing set, salsa fresca, tortillas, twelve foot tall tipi, ten joyful children, wildflowers, watermelon, warm breezes, pasta salads, picnic blankets, pooch named Olive, cupcakes, cobblers, corn on the cob, glow rings, garden burgers, grassy hillside, lemonade, laughter, lakeside fireworks...

*About Most Alive Monday: I've decided to make at least one "most alive choice" each day and post my favorite each Monday. This, of course, is to motivate me to consciously "live juicy"! I hope you'll join me and share your "most alive moment" in the comments section so we may inspire each other.