This has been quite the week
busy and normal
with good days
and that throw in the towel feeling day
but today I’m being intentional
about celebrating the normal
and seeing the
everyday beautiful moments.
these are my favorite things
{write yours and link below}
feet lined up
looking at the first exhibit
in the zoo
{I think there were ducks. Ha. We have those everywhere!}
{I think there were ducks. Ha. We have those everywhere!}
love those curious kids of mine.
flamingos
{does looking at them ever get old?}
standing on their one leg
my kids wanted to know if they get tired.
grin.
dipping paintbrushes in water
has become the new favorite in this house
while
paint momma paint
has become the favorite phrase.
do you see a theme?
the words careful
and try not to spill
and lots and lots of hugs
{and even more paper towels}
{and even more paper towels}
for little boys who love painting.
this boy
he is just so awesome
and he’s such a slapjack king
{i love that jack and king together – grin}
and asks to play every single morning
and I try to remember to stop what I’m doing
and to play with that sweet boy of mine before he’s grown.
these cards
that are now so worn out
from playing
with that sweet boy above
and I’m so glad.
the autumn sky
outside my back door
so long summer
hello fall.
produce from my parents
another sign of fall
the incredible harvest that they get from their garden
that they send home with us all the time
we are so grateful.
the incredible harvest that they get from their garden
that they send home with us all the time
we are so grateful.
and finally
Samuel and his motorcycle
or that’s at least what he calls it
he races across the backyard
not using the pedals but rather by running with his feet.
And that? that simple moment is a favorite thing.
Want to join Friday Favorite Things?
{it’s a moment to step back, reflect, and be grateful for the good in the everyday}
This is week 80 of intentional gratitude.
#fridayfaves
{it’s a moment to step back, reflect, and be grateful for the good in the everyday}
This is week 80 of intentional gratitude.
#fridayfaves
Here’s how:
1. Write your own post or link a favorite post from the week
2. Grab the button or link back here {thank you}
3. Add your link below and join the favorite things on Friday fun.
4. Take a minute to visit others who have linked and build community.
7 comments
hunter and sage are also obsessed with painting these days. i love seeing their creations. samuel on his “motorcycle” is big stuff! that produce looks so delicious and fresh…enjoy! have a lovely weekend, my dear! xoxo.
Painting & kids…oh, Rachel, you’re more patient than I am. Most times I say “no” – but I should just take the mess in stride and let them have fun. 🙂
LOVE focusing on the beautiful moments of motherhood! What a great way to end the week! Your pictures are just amazing… 🙂
I remember painting the bricks on our rental house when I was about 6. It was the greatest fun! The best part? No clean up for Mom – we used water and a paintbrush only. 🙂
Thank you so much for hosting. Saw this link up on another blog and decided to stop by. I will be sure to join in next week. 🙂
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Thanks,
Tami
Great pictures! I should teach my boys slapjack. I bet they would love it!
I love lined up feet…so glad I’m not the only one!!!