YES!

Just ooozzzeesss FUN!! :)

{this moment}

{this moment} 

 A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' over at SouleMama for all to find and see.

Out Back...in bullets

*This is our backyard. 

   *I struggle with it. 

 *It is the size of some's patios.

                    

*I have 3 boys who need space to RUN and DIRT to dig in.

*They run up and down the sidewalk.

*They dig holes in my flower bed :\

 *It hurts my heart.

  *This is when I need a good shake. 

*How can I be so foolish?

 *I have much more than most.

 *So much more.

(p.s. just noticed the crushed Diet Dr. Pepper can...just trying to keep it classy)

Recipe for crazy

 Dash is a bird dog. But we can't just limit him to birds. Pretty much anything that moves, he wants to chase it. 

Oddly, we have had a major bunny boom in the neighborhood. They are everywhere and it is driving Dash NUTS! He spends his time inside running from window to window. He's got cotton tail on the brain. 

Now let's add an orphaned baby robin to the mix. 

Dash's new routine - window, window, chick box, window, window, chick box. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. 

Aerial? She can't be bothered. 

Memorial Day

When I think of those that have served our country and lost their lives doing so, I grieve. For the young lives lost but also for those left behind. Especially their mamas. Undoubtedly I know the almost hurting love a mother has for her child. The moment you see that tiny face they own your heart...forever. 

 Then they grow bigger and it feels as if that love grows deeper. Roots down deep into your soul. You see that baby face change into the face of a young man and it engulfs your heart with pride. 

This Memorial Day I watched my boys play in the sprinkler. Something so sweet and simple but never to be taken lightly.

To the Brave Ones past and present, those who have laid down their most precious gift, I am forever greatful. Because of their sacrifice I can watch my children play without worry or fear. I can worship my God without inhibition. My simple thank you will never be enough but I will always offer it. 

But we must not forget their loved ones left behind. Those who taught early on what it meant to be brave. To be courageous even when facing danger. To be loyal their country, one that holds freedom for all close to its heart. Those that loved and supported. Those that lost and grieve. My prayers are with you always. Thank you. 

"Greater love has no man that this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

                                                           John 15:13

*Stop on over at my husbands blog. He wrote a beautiful piece on Memorial Day. www.tomatersandwich.blogspot.com

{this moment}

{this moment} 

 A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' over at SouleMama for all to find and see.

Man and his dog

"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful."

Collossians 3:15