Showing posts with label Love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Love. Show all posts
Thursday, July 21, 2011
The other day some very special (and well timed) mail arrived from my dear friend Hannah. Mail from Hannah is always special, but this little bit of love was especially needed at the very moment that it arrived. A home was quickly (and beautifully) chosen. The little heart garland is so sweet and the perfect addition to our home. I can't help but feel like a little piece of Hannah is now here with us reminding us of how much we are loved.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Whether we were on foot or on wheels, it was a delightful way to spend a beautiful evening!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Our weekend started with a trip to Tower Hill Botanic Garden. It was the first time we had been there. What a beautiful place!
On Sunday, Dave's parents wanted to go to OSV for the yummy Sunday Brunch they have. We headed out that way, had a delicious meal, walked around and then said our good-byes from there.
"Happy birthday, Luke!"
And Memorial Day itself brought with it another BBQ that evening! It was a great way to end our adventure filled weekend!
We hope you all had a wonderful long weekend, too!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Our days are full of simple joys. Of wonder. Of muffins, Of clothes hung on the line to dry. Of time with those we love. Our days are full of making memories and moments they'll treasure forever. Of making butter (to go with the muffins made earlier or to spread on their bedtime snack) and popsicles. Our days are full of love and happiness. Of snuggles and tickles. Of dancing and singing. Of blessings before meals and bed. Our days are full of meals eaten outside where we are happiest. Of candles lit as we prepare the evening meal. Of creating. Of loving. Of living. Of being a team and working together. Our days are joyous (even when they are rough because it means we are a family and we are living and loving and growing together). Our days are full. And splendind. And wonderful. And I wouldn't have it any other way.
Monday, May 23, 2011
A few weeks ago we changed the evening routine. After a good few weeks of endless trips up and down the stairs to calm down the party that seemed to be taking place in the girls room at bedtime each night, Dave and I decided that we needed to change things up. Instead of putting them to bed when we think the girls are ready we now put them to bed when we know they are ready. This one change lead to a few other things changing (like the TV staying off from the time we make dinner until after the girls go to bed) and brought with it a lovely new evening rhythm. Some nights we play games, some nights the Legos are brought out, some nights the dollhouse is played with, some nights everyone finds their own thing to do, and some nights (like what's pictured above) it's all about creating. The evening mural was one of those simple projects that turned into something so much more. They easily worked on it for over an hour and could have kept going except for the fact that there was some serious yawning and eye rubbing going on. The simple act of getting out some paper and crayons, of seeing what each person would contribute to this lovely mural was enough to quiet the sillies and let the girls become ready for sleep. Once they were done creating for the night it was up to bed for stories and snuggles. It truly is delightful how one simple change has lead to even more love, peace and joy in our little world!
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