little moments shared

by Rachel Marie Martin April 12, 2013

by Rachel Marie Martin

You all know how much I love instagram for it’s ability to capture the little things, the little moments, in life. To me, it’s like the paper scrapbooking of years passed (and yes, I did that, and yes, I still have many many many to do), yet digital and a bit raw. This week, I’m sharing some of my favorite instagram moments with you. My Friday Favorites is like a gratitude journal of moments and memories – they remind me to see the little things in life and to be grateful. Find joy.
To find me on instagram click–> finding joy

Here are my favorite instagram little moments:

a pile of snowballs

inspired by the movie Elf

made by my Caleb

on April 11

after seven inches of snow.

{which wasn’t a favorite thing}

shoveling

that seven inches of not so favorite snow

and that I’ve decided that next time

I will simply let it melt.

But, it’s still a favorite thing

as the kids enjoyed playing in the snow.

{and shhhh…I had packed all the winter gear away.}

coffee

on a Sunday

when I sit and write and write and write

working on my ebook

and my physical book

{more info on that coming}

and drink a caramel macchiato and then some tea.

coffee and painting

exactly what a mom needs

when you pull out the non watercolor

and very very very messy paints

and let your three year old have free reign.

That being said

he painted for an hour

and the paints were washable.

joy of painting

captured in the face

of sweet three year old Samuel

his focus, his joy

makes me so thankful that I purchased those paints

and paper and paper towels at Target.

rebel socks

well, not really, but on a snow day

this was my form of rebellion

to wear orange bicycle print socks

underneath my black riding boots.

hee hee hee.

silly pictures with five year olds

are an absolute must do

take those silly pictures with your kids.

In this one, Elijah decided that we needed to look like

we were popping up out of the popcorn bowl.

His face is priceless to me.

my continued mission
to get Starbucks to carry
fabulous
Udi’s Gluten Free Products
in their stores.
Remember this instagram?
Yes, this. I need those snickerdoodles with my latte.
And join me on the Udi’s Gluten Free Community to chat
about gluten free living and that it’s fabulous.

oh yes and this picture

{not an instagram}

Grace

as today is her 12th birthday

{where did time go???}

so to her, I wish her the most beautiful birthday

and want to let you all know how proud I am to be her mother

I love her spunk, zest for life, and love for her family.

Happy Birthday, sweet Grace. 🙂

How about you? What are some of your favorite moments from the week? Take some time, write them down, tell a friend, sit back and reflect, and see the gifts tucked within your week. Gratitude matters. Little moments matter.

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Rachel Marie Martin

Rachel Marie Martin is the author behind Finding Joy and the book The Brave Art of Motherhood. She is fiercely passionate about living an authentic, joy-filled and driven life and because of that writes powerful truth for others hoping to be the catalyst for change.

3 comments

Sarah April 12, 2013 - 1:39 pm

Beautiful moments and lovely pictures! Reminded me to browse through the pics I snapped this week and practice gratitude for the little nuggets of joy. Thanks for sharing!

blissmamaof3 April 12, 2013 - 8:11 pm

Ebook? Physical book? Yes, please! Do tell!!

Jennifer - The Deliberate Mom April 12, 2013 - 8:28 pm

These are such GREAT moments!

Wishing you an amazing weekend full of wonderful moments!
xoxo

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