because

just a day.

It was just a Monday.

We headed to George George Park for a picnic and to get out some energy.

We go to this park all the time.

It's nothing new... except that my heart was sensitive and my eyes were open.

I love my kids.

I love hanging out with them.

I love watching them explore.... discover... and enjoy life.

 I wish I could remember this feeling when they dump cheerios all over the floor.

cousins.

open skate... cause we don't spend enough time at the rink.

and in all things... session 50

Things I am thankful for on April 27, 2014...

1. Psalm 145:18
2. Windows Down Weather
3. Children's Allergy Medication
4. The confidence I feel after I pray
5. Lavender Lime Lotion from LATHER (got some from a hotel in Chicago and wish I could order a huge bottle!)
6. Apps that allow me to text with my parents overseas... for free!
7. Anticipation
8. The Lord's promise to encounter us... even at the most unflattering of times
9. My kids heart for missions
10. My husbands never-ending support and love for all that God has for me... for him... for us.

St. Augustine

Ever since we went to the city of St. Augustine this past vacation to Florida, I have been doing a lot of research and study on Augustine of Hippo, the saint for which the city is named. It's such an interesting study... which most studies of saints are... but I can't get away from some of the incredibly insightful quotes he is known for. Trust me, there are a lot of them. Right now I have 4 pages in my journal full of them. This one in particular struck me today. I'm not sure what "little ones" he was referring to, but the ones I am beginning with today just poured cereal all over the kitchen floor.