stuff I’ve been re-learning this week:

take the time to meditate and ponder

take the time to journal





hold your tongue

make time to feel the joy that comes from the every-day







bake something when you need comfort

I love the autumn air

little bums are for patting and squeezing



I love the temple

breathe.  then breathe slower and deeper.

peach freezer jam tastes like my delicious childhood

grapes: stage 3

grapes: stage 2

grapes: stage 1

Our friend had a good harvest and invited us to partake...

The other day, I was having the little girls help me make a birthday cake.  I gave them each an egg to crack (that's right, I start 'em young).When the first one pulled the egg apart with her little fingers, the egg missed the bowl.  It plopped onto the counter and then slid from the counter to the chair and then guuuued slowly off the chair onto the floor.  It happened in slow motion and we all watched it silently.  Then my girl said clearly and calmly, "Oh, my gossss. I can't believe it."

“I like today.”

Ten years ago today I had the BEST labor and delivery and in the following few months I was pampered by bliss and pure joy. The happiest baby boy, my only son has continued to bring light and laughter into my life.



Here are a couple things I have found around the house in the past few days because you live with me.





You make me laugh even with your constant sugar plundering.
I am better than I would have been because you are mine.
You have taught me the importance of sensitivity.
You have shown me so many examples of simply trusting and having faith in God and in people.
You have taught me what happens when you have an
optimistic outlook on everything:

  Luck 

  Fun 

  Blessings

  Friends

+Happiness 

Everything Good