09 July 2015

gift upon gift upon gift


  • the kindness of God in the little things (like when the salt shaker is right there on a table that it's not supposed to be on right when i was hoping for one)
  • just the right song on sunday (revive us in zulu)


  • the way nick coaches our kids to bless me ("mom, is there anything i can do to help you get us ready to go?")
  • perforated saran wrap = brilliant
  • monster cookies + katie & jordan + the gods must be crazy


  • starting the day right
  • hands on learning experiences


  • johnson's passport - tangible answer to prayer
  • butcher boy & creme brulee


  • avett brothers + sunrise + beach front run
  • scooter & rollerblade races on deck 8
  • "spa masks" with caroline and emma


  • rain on the window
  • making cookies with sherry
  • eli working in the dining room


  • helping get the library back in order
  • caroline working in the laundry room


  • "God's grace produces men and women with a strong family likeness to Jesus Christ." - oswald chambers
  • elisha's blessing to us 
  • lights in trees


  • doughnuts & coffee
  • laura's kindness to keep our kids for date night
  • it is possible!  eli's cabinets are organized!