it’s the little things – a friday favorite things

by Rachel Marie Martin
Breathe.
That’s been my word for the week.
In a week full of newness and change
I’m so grateful for the little moments
that make me aware of the joys in life.

friday favorite things | finding joy
Like this.
or this
to reading books
being away from my family makes me
so grateful to return.
I love the thankful hearts that my children have

from the
countdown to Thanksgiving chain
 hanging in our kitchen
while sunsets dance outside the door
to the turkeys and pumpkins hanging on the garage door

I am grateful for these
 gluten free cupcakes
from French Meadow Bakery
that I picked up for my family when I returned from Relevant.
and for my parents
 letting me borrow their netbook computer
while I went to Relevant
{I really want one of these}
And yes, mom, I’ll bring it back Saturday. 🙂
 
and, yep, there are I am with that netbook
holding up my page.
How cool is that picture?
You need to do it — pic of you with your blog. 🙂
across the room there was a sweet boy coming up the stairs
with a toy to play with.
I love that little guy.
Just in case you didn’t know that…
and out my window is my beautiful yellow maple
which brings me joy.
oh yes, I almost forgot, I’m grateful for these pictures
of my little boys 
over at my mom and dads
the cowboy
and my oh so funny little one
who decided he wanted to be a nerd
and my valiant knight.

All favorites.
 So blessed.
So so so so blessed.

I hope you join in — and thanks to all who joined last week while I was gone.
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14 comments

Coming Home to Live November 4, 2011 - 11:36 am

Great post!

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Bonnie November 4, 2011 - 11:48 am

Great idea of taking a picture of self with blog. I will try to remember to do that! And, as always I enjoyed your post. The maple tree is beautiful….here in Maine most of the leaves are gone already. Have a great weekend!

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Cheryl November 4, 2011 - 11:55 am

sweet, sweet kids. that one of your valiant king is excellent! happy friday, rachel!

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starla November 4, 2011 - 12:13 pm

Love the photo’s…I totally want a me and my blog picture..may have to try that one! I love the nerd pic. Have a blessed day!!!

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carissa November 4, 2011 - 12:20 pm

i must say that your boys looked darn cute for halloween… i love their creativity.

your maple tree is so so so pretty. we need trees in our yard, already!

those cupcakes look amazing. AMAZING! so glad Sam can enjoy the delicious goodness of a cupcake.

i’m so thankful your all home and that everything went well, everywhere you went! i hope this weekend includes lots of rest – breathe it in, mama!

xoxo!

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Jenilee November 4, 2011 - 12:21 pm

I have that SAME little acer netbook! 🙂 loved your moments… such a sweet family you have!

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Megan November 4, 2011 - 12:27 pm

I HAVE to take a picture of myself with my blog now.

And I love the nerd costume. So cute.

My favorite pictures from this post? The first 4. So sweet.

Happy Friday, Rachel. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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Mama Zen November 4, 2011 - 2:19 pm

Beautiful pictures! “Breathe” is my word pretty much every week.

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Kelli November 4, 2011 - 3:18 pm

I love how you capture such sweet moments…it is one of my favorites!!!

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theolivetree November 4, 2011 - 5:30 pm

great list…my son loves I spy books 🙂

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Danielle November 4, 2011 - 9:29 pm

Love the picture with you and your blog!!! That is awesome!! Looks like you had a great Halloween! <3

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Sarah November 4, 2011 - 10:17 pm

I love those costumes! The nerd costume is so cute.

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Masto Mama November 5, 2011 - 2:37 am

LOVE all the pics–so cute! Wishing I had an ipad or whatever other brand there is too : )

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Patrice November 11, 2011 - 1:44 pm

Those pictures of your boys in costume are just so perfect. I love them! What a sweet list of favorite things.

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