13 May 2021

this week's edition of thankful

  • everything that needed to get done got done
  • laura lea's thoughts that served as a reminder of "what's next, papa?"
  • sweet book to enjoy - "alone yet not alone"
  • nick's absolutely AMAZING planning and preparing for our trip
  • oranges that remind me of congo (and very nearly inspire a poem)

  • brief and momentary crying from zoe (2 moments on a 6+ hour trip isn't bad!)
  • french toast and a lovely family to share it with
  • just right mother's day
  • peaceful evening skies (and a sweet emma who captured it)
  • celebrating 19 years of marriage to nick
  • walking through bubbles about the same time as we did 19 years ago
  • for real fruit snack with zoe
  • rider swap situation...skipping that line is nice
  • eli's enjoyment of all things star wars
  • shea!  i'm glad God created her and that we get to celebrate her
  • fun and entertaining t-shirts
  • plum-tuckered out little sister being carried by her tremendously fabulous big sister
  • this family of mine.  they're a special bunch
  • beautiful things that remind me of beautiful people


  • found the car each evening (that would've been a bummer not to)
  • beautiful butterfly
  • so many memories made
  • epcot in the evening (and an extra stroll through the countries)
  • cloud coverage
  • well-placed fans
  • cool shady spots
  • zoe and her moana outfit