Life : 1000 Gifts

My heart swells with joy as spring comes rushing in. Green and new and lovely. A page turns in the gratitude journal, and the list continues...

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Spring green.

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Birds happy song at dawn.

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Cheerful daffodils.


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Tiny buds full of life.


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Dirty little ones coming in after a full day of neighborhood play.

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Hamburgers on the grill.

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Dinner on the patio.

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Reconnecting with an old friend.

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Spring cleaning.

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Hand-me-downs.

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Painting on the patio.

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The fun photos I find on my camera. Taken by my girl...
of friends and fairy houses...


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My ballerina trying on her recital costume.

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Catch in the front yard with Dad.

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Warm, sunny days.

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That He came
that we may have life
and have it abundantly.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Back from Florida

The kids and I just returned from visiting my parents in Florida. It was so nice to leave these grimy piles of snow and enjoy more spring-like weather for a few days.


We made a trip down to Sea World (thankfully not the day of the horrible tragedy). The kids had a ball... though they were disappointed about not seeing Shamu.

My fun mom and Hannah on the kid coaster...
Grandpa's pretty fun, too...

We met up with my sister and her family in St. Augustine.

Explored an old, Spanish fort...

And we got to spend good time with dear friends.

Angie's daughter and Amie's daughter with Hannah...
Angie, Amie and me... friends since 7th grade...