Oh, the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but pouring them all out, just as they are, chaff and grain together, certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and with a breath of kindness blow the rest away.
~ Dinah Craik
Your love has always been a reflection of the The Heavenly Father's love for me- Thank you.
Happy Father's Day Dad, I love you.
Well, it may have been a chilly windy day for June- but we just couldn't spend our entire day inside. Again. So we headed to the park with bikes and strollers in tow. I told Emma that she could be the scout. It was her job to pick out the perfect picnic/rest place. Obviously,the secret beach would've have been the prime spot for some real summer lounging. However, this is how we found the secret beach.
Totally under water! Back in April and May we had some unseasonably warm temperatures that quickly (too quickly) melted the mountain snow. Ever since, the river has been brimming. We opted instead for a sunny little patch of grass encircled by several shady trees.
Where we tried running,
spinning,
playing hide and seek,
snuggling,
and some yoga (emma's modified version of downward dog) to keep warm.
So silly to be wearing fleece this time of year! I am sure that it will be uncomfortably warm soon enough.
Even if it was breezy- I was feeling just right on the inside. Keeping up with this crew is enough to keep anyone warm. I just cannot say how much I enjoy sharing the best part of their day with them (vs. getting what is left of them after a long day at school).
Preparations are underway for Father's Day. Be back soon to share!
Yesterday was one of those days (because not every day is one of those days) when I was blissfully happy to be a mom who gets to stay home with her sweet little children. We enjoyed each other's company immensely. It is amazing how much relationship building takes place when we are not going a bunch of different directions. Summer vacation suits us I tell you! We may never go back to school (more on that later).
True, we are on summer break, but this is a fact that we must constantly remind ourselves of. The weather sucks. (she said so eloquently) Wind, rain, and temperatures that hardly break 60 degrees. Is this really June? The only consolation is that I have yet to don my bathing suit- a comfort for those subjected to that sight as well.
So, we found ourselves inside most the last two days. The girls had so much fun making these cookies.
This was my afternnon project:
The real effect of this weather lies in a desolate place that I like to call "my garden".
What is it and what do I do about it? So frustrating!
I hope you enjoy your day. We are off to the farmer's market. Maybe a bike ride and a picnic?
