hello monday

I woke up this morning feeling blah. I remember, long ago, when I would complain to my Mom when feeling this way she would tell me the best way to shake the doldrums was to do something for someone else - get my focus off myself. Write a note, make a phone call, lift someone in prayer. This works, by the way. She'd also tell me to go read the first Chapter of James. This also works. Every time.

Here are just a few things I'm thankful for right now.

Our girl who loves to run as fast as she can and then asks if I've noticed the way her hair billows out in the wind.

My coconut cream lip balm found at Grocery Outlet for only a buck.

This face. He likes his water HOT. Can you tell?

Yummy Mother's Day brunch leftovers, including my mother in law's homemade quiche - perfection.

Enjoying the art museum over the weekend.

Texting back and forth with one of my sweet sisters in law. The easiest way for us to chat. :)

Looking forward to a bike ride with Jon and the kids after dinner tonight.

The fact that we have officially named our house and garden The Fairy Grove. (We always wanted to name our house.)

Planning with my oldest sister for a visit from her this summer.

Finding this sign in the yard.

Snuggling a girl and her kitten on the couch while we read history.

Watching H & H give unsolicited help to another child at the park. Sweetness.
Having Lego City right in our own back yard...who knew?

A new pink and orange t-shirt found at Macy's for 75% off.

A quick Mother's Day photo with 2 out of the 3 of the biggest blessings in my life.

Excitement for a special friend who is headed to the California sunshine for some much need R & R with her family.

A $2 find at an estate sale this weekend. Don't they look pretty on my elephant tea pot?

Hearing Henry say: Mommy, I would give you money for that, but you know I'm saving to go to outer space.

The absolute blessing of being a wife and mother - the two things I love most in this world.

What are you thankful for today?