Monday smiles

#980-1007
i am forever grateful, forever counting His gifts...


the way boy love crinkles and smooshes his face when he is just about to exaggerate his laughter

our afternoon walks and the discoveries of my adventure seekers

that girl love cared for a disabled monarch
how they took turns allowing it to climb on a finger and then slowly walk so that "Buddy the butterfly" could enjoy the feeling of flying
the sorrow at its passing, wishing she could've done more... and her thankfulness for the week shared

play dates at the park with their bff's

knowing our Savior is alive, He is risen!
Lent, Holy Week, Easter
being encouraged by the joys and challenges of His children fasting, in Him alone
the privilege of 'watching' my niece follow Him so bravely, courageous in her Lord!

girl love grocery shopping
girl love cooking
the library where she checked out the cookbook
the delicious meal!

waking to my I do kissing me, wishing me a happy birthday
birthday banners he hung in my honor
boy love waking, rolling over singing, "Happy Birthday to you"

cards from those who by His grace love me as i love them :}

a message filled with warmth and hope and encouragement... and my ensuing prayer to be the woman she sees me as, reflecting Him

38 dimes! one for every year :)

The Party of Five (4 of 'em) at my door bearing birthday love and gifts













ice cream sandwich birthday cake

three ice cream cones (3 tens) + 8= 38
gotta love it  :]




the bouquet of wildflowers the girls picked for me













her gift of the cutest -t- birthday cake ever :}










beginning Loving Well on the first day of this new year He's gifted me
and as if all that wasn't too much already - presents delivered in the mail

and the joy and fun in mentioning bunny love's early morning discovery- breakfast as served in the wild?

Thank you for stopping here this day; Let us come before Him with thanksgiving! Psalm 95:2