My Walk With the Kids....

Matt had to run out to a meeting tonight after dinner, so I took the kids on our evening walk and took along my camera this time. There is always so much going on with the five kids on a walk so I thought I would share some pictures from tonight.

Bell started out keeping me company while the others ran ahead to play on the trail...

Joslyn found this nasty spider and we just had to get his picture...

I asked the kids to stop for at least a minute so i could capture all of them together-they attempted to cooperate:)

Joslyn spent the time picking wild flowers...

Madison was walking Ellie but stopped to add a few to the bouquet...

Sun just about to set behind the trees...

Joslyn and Noah kept a steady pace a bit in front of me.

Cole was wild man running across the field in order to beat all of us...

The girls had these flowers already in jars upon my arrival at the front door. It was another good evening walk...

A Quiet End to the Day...

.................A Sweet Reminder of my Gentle and Kind Husband......

Two Things I Want to Remember...

This is one of those posts that acts as a journal entry for me-something I do not want to forget. A quick reminder of my blessings, but hopefully it will also be a sweet little smile to your day as well. Remember to capture those moments worth savoring. Keep your eyes wide open and your ears in tune and grab onto God's whispers to you even in the midst of ordinary life!!

One of the reasons I love homeschooling!!! All the places we can learn!! Joslyn is studying for a spelling test out under the clothesline, it has the best shade at this time of day. I can do laundry and quiz her on her words-simple joys!!!

So, after I took the photo of Joslyn, I came to drop some pictures off at my computer, and found this next picture. I had been taken by my older daughter Madi while I was running some errands this morning. What a fun surprise to find!! Definitely a keeper!

Simple Joys....

I am definately a small joys or simple pleasures kind of person. I love the little details and finding joy in things that could easily be passed over. I have seen this beginning in my girls especially and it has been pretty fun to watch. For Bell, all it takes is a silly pair of socks and she feels beautiful. It doesn't matter that it is extremely hot out or that they do not match, she exudes joy when she has these on! And that makes me smile and appreciate the little gift's from God, even if it is only a pair of socks with a hole in them!!!