The Last Leaves…

About this time of year…every year, it is our most ancient of traditions to march on up to the canyon for one last evening picnic to enjoy the changing leaves before they fall. They were a bit late this year–but it doesn’t matter.

We’ve been doing this since my kids were little so it only seems right that we do it now…

that their kids are little.

The good old leaves are always here–

just waiting for us…

to rub a few sticks together…

and get down to what really matters!

After all–we must keep our priorities straight!

heh, heh.

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PS—Guess who’s got…

a boyfriend!!!

Way to go Laurie!

Sunnybrook Farm

This moment…

A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from our lives.

A simple, special, extraordinary moment.

A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you are inspired to do the same–leave us a link in the comments.

Happy weekend everyone.

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Five Things

Here are a few things bringing me joy right this very minute. It never ceases to amaze me how our gratitude blossoms when we focus on the good things right in front of us.

Lovely, orderly grow boxes.

Cheesy Egg Bake…it’s not just for breakfast anymore.

Sweet friends who throw incredible birthday parties for beloved characters–more on this later!

Chamomile growing outside my window.

A very hard working son and his return home.

So…what brings you joy?

 

Lifelong Service

“All of us now are serving and will continue to serve as lifelong missionaries. We are missionaries every day in our families, in our schools, in our places of employment, and in our communities. Regardless of our age, experience, or station in life, we are all missionaries.”