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…

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one thousand gifts

21. aroma of fresh laundry hanging in my room 22. new car smell 23. starting a new book 24. hand print pillowcases made by my children each Mother’s Day 25. Emma’s “good morning” each day when she comes into my room 26. Courtney’s hot cocoa 27. Jackson giggles 28. Paul’s hand reaching out for mine 29. laugh lines I see…

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one thousand gifts

1. the letter that arrives at perfect time from a dear friend 2. blonde curls that brush across my cheek when a precious 4 year old kisses me goodnight 3. good results from a recent medical test (also arriving in the mail today– please pray as a week from tomorrow I have a couple more) 4. baby sounds from the…

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