Silly

" Children see magic because they look for it. "

It was an ordinary trip to the farm .

And it wasn't.

We had our little cutie pie with us.

We chat, take selfies and act goofy.

You know...just doing our thing.

She has a little personality all her own.

She's smart, and funny, and I am 

pretty sure she can see the magic.

 I don't know how she does it...

but when she comes along....

 I can see the magic too.

good things....

finding out that you've been photobombed...by a teddy bear :)

a spring rain shower and rumbling thunder

someone to imagine with

seeing things through the eyes of a three year old

" Papa...you can't get in the truck with out your wegs ! (legs)."

[as he stands outside on the sideboard reaching in through the window]

cows acting all giddy when we feed them alfalfa hay....bounching, jumpimg...

hay blowing through open windows

a nice quiet day to re-group

getting a phone call to sign up for another photography class 

purging magazines, papers and books and taking them to recycle

little girl giggles

keeping it simple

XOXO

Birthdays

So this is what happened over the weekend....

good things...

rooms filled with family, friends and laughter

sitting in the sunshine

balloons that dance in the breeze

cupcakes illuminated by candles

making wishes and blowing in hopes they come true

*hugs & *kisses

turning 1...turning 3...turning 7...

warm sunny days to celebrate

a tornado of squeals and giggles

Birthday vibes

XOXO

Joy

" We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy,

even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry. "

~E. B. White~

Taking time to enjoy:

family moments

 friend dates

writing some letters and sending cards

developing some pictures and working on photo albums

planting some seeds

praying for family and friends

catching up over the phone

running and playing

Keeping it simple.

XOXO

Quietude

" Live your life with purpose.

Focus on your blessings, not your misfortunes.

Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses.

Be yourself, and don't wait for the approval of others.

But most importantly, have a positive and humble mindset

no matter what situation you are in.

Count your blessings, not your problems,

and you will realize how beautiful

your life truly is. "

I knew today was going to be cold and wet.

I decided that if I needed to spend most

of the day huddled inside...

watching it snow and

 the birds gather on the feeder

from the window...

so be it. :)

good things...

twinkle lights on my plant

lighting the candles

tulips on the table

writing with my favorite pen

prayers

huddling in a sweatshirt

a slower pace

a warm bowl of homemade vegetable soup

the sound of the birds chirping away

a dusting of snow

good news

XOXO