"To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant,
to enact gratitude is generous and noble,
but to live gratitude is to touch Heaven."
~Johannes A. Gaertner
And so this morning I add to my list... with a heart overflowing with thanks...
and I offer praise to the One who continues to bless... every single day.
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orange gerber daisies in a favorite blue jug
0690
baking with my boys... and a very clean kitchen
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their excitement to help, to prepare, to do. it. all.
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an unexpected delight: "I LOVE this bread, Mom!"
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mixed berry jam
0694
quiet time each day
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sometimes with a soccer ball in the shade
0696
three days at VBS with Grandmom (and his "registration" already turned in for next year :)
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paintball guns with Pops
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and a perfect reminder from the Word-- God has a plan for him... a good, good plan
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my bumble bee-sized garden helper
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bold color
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and the last of our cherry tomatoes
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help around the house
0701
painting projects underway
0702
things checked off the list
0703
contentment
0704
evenings at the pool
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2-year old fearlessness~ glub glub glub
0706
5 year feistiness~ he's swimming like a fish
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"big boys" at the pool (their very favorite companions!) who are not too big to hang with the little guys
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and plenty of time to play... and splash... and throw~ over and over and over again
0709
the opportunity to watch from the sidelines
0710
and then to jump in and join them as well
0711
yes, this wild & crazy family... I simply cannot count them enough!
"Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name."
1 Chronicles 29:13
and the list goes on...
9 comments:
sweet glimpse of how you are treasuring and training up these young boys (and little girl)!
What a beautiful list and great pictures! Isn't it great that He (the Lord) has a plan for our kids lives (#698)!?! Have a blessed day.
How we miss you - I'm reminded every time I see you in pictures. :) Love you and yours, my sweet friend... thanks again for sharing your life and your list with me. I am humbled. :) Love you -
It looks and sounds like you guys are having a great summer, Heather!!
Again, your pics are SO GOOD! LOVE that last one ... that's a must-frame for sure!!
what a sweet space you have here, and the photos are lovely. i love the summery-ness (!) of your words and pictures, and that we count Him in it all, especially the blessings of family.
Such bold colors in each picture and each gratitude. Can't miss it. I especially love #702. :) Thanks!
Once again I am blessed by your grateful heart and your beautiful photos--loveliness in every image. What ARE those amazingly "bold" flowers? In awe of God's goodness and creativity once again -- thanks for being a part of that today!
-Christine
Your blog is beautiful! I love the photos and the absolute joy you have in your family! Blessings and Grace to you and yours!
Such precious moments Heather. I just love you little garden helper. She is too sweet.
You have captured lovely summer days and a loving family with those great pictures. A wonderful gratitude list.
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