53. big girls (well, one grown woman *in particular*), listening to Under the Sea in the kitchen as she works on supper 54. grown sons who still have time to take their mama to lunch and then to visit my grandmother 55. the sounds of boys who belong here and friends who have gathered, to watch an evening movie- laughing,…
Day: July 13, 2013
Jonathan’s 6th Birthday
Happy birthday to a big boy– six years old. My, these days do pass so quickly. A chocolate chip cookie cake that looks like a chocolate chip cookie. *smile*These littles make my heart melt. I know the days are approaching when he’ll be too big to crawl up on my lap and let me just hold him. He is a…
one thousand gifts
One Thousand Gifts is one of the best books I’ve read in some time. It’s why I started this space originally. It’s why I can smile, even in the midst of heartache. It’s learning gratitude. 43. a reminder to be thankful *just* where I am 44. sausage biscuits on a Saturday morning 45. my favorite flip-flops on a hot, summer…
celebrating the 4th
Sweet summer memories…. Precious Jackson’s first slice of watermelon. We both were sticky- watching him eating watermelon would have been enough to make my whole day. (41. babies trying out their world for the first time…everything so amazing, so new) Be still, my heart. Ribs, macaroni and cheese, baked beans……men in my kitchen. Pure happiness.(42. family….how I love all…