07 August 2014

'tis thursday


  • shea is back!
  • the impact of a simple card
  • cards from miss catharine 


  • 2 year ship-a-versary
  • nick and eli's time together
  • being in the cafe on sunday morning
  • fresh sharpies


  • "you're my place of quiet retreat; i wait for Your word to renew me." psalm 119:114
  • nick's willingness to take our lunch dishes down to the dining room
  • mandatory rest time
  • windows being washed (ish)
  • peaceful and creative play
  • peaceful morning all around
  • beautiful picture of nick and emma
  • AFM cinnamon rolls (and "aunt amy coffee")
  • book of/story of esther
  • cup of coffee +  quiet moments = lovely start to the day
  • date night.  always thankful.
  • the chance to leave our bed unmade


  • all the laughter from the "teacher table" in the cafe
  • smooth sail to tenerife
  • celebrating MOLLY. what a treasure. 
  • successful middle of the night airport run to pick up krissy
  • chocolate/mint aero bubbles from my friend who loves to share her treats (and it was fun discovering that they are 1/2 brown, 1/2 green....eating them in the dark makes seeing them in the light all the more interesting)