Today I’m sharing with you a very classic favorite things post. It’s a simple celebration of the little things – those moments in life that we’re blessed to experience. Often life races by so fast that we miss seeing them – I know I do – so today can be a time where we deliberately look at our lives and see the little, and very beautiful, things. ~Rachel
(shared from my instagram feed. find me there -> finding_joy)
family bonds
this picture is a total
melt your momma heart moment
I love the bond between my boys.
bring out the glitter
and the glue
and the arts and crafts
earlier this week I became as my kids said
the best mom ever
when I relented and let them play with the craft stuff.
dear friends
this is me with my dear friends
Jenn from Daze of Adventure
and
Jimmie from JimmiesCollage
So blessed to be spend time with them.
build your own dinosaur kit
that I finally let Brennan build
after days and days and days
of asking to build it.
And, moms, it wasn’t that bad.
Was it a mess? Yes.
But it was so worth it.
movie screening at costco
or at least
let’s watch a bit of the Avengers on the big screen at Costco
which has become a favorite thing for my boys.
I try to stop and let them just watch – just for a bit.
this airport
Chicago O’Hare
which I flew through on my way to Atlanta yesterday
I love the architecture and the energy here.
And today, today I’m speaking at the Real Refreshment Retreats
on why being a mom matters.
I’m so blessed for the moments to share my heart.
me and the boy
on our way to the dentist in the morning
on a cold day in March
{when it should be warm}
He was so brave and I was so proud.
Motherhood is full of these sweet moments of growing up.
angry birds
this little angry birds set
is my Elijah’s favorite
{and I mean favorite}
thing to play with every single day.
Well worth every penny.
Angry Birds: Birds in Space Game
after a visit to the dentist
for my sweet Caleb boy
these are moments that I love to savor
and guard and cherish
Find them.
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One of my favorite things…
Your blog!
I force myself to stop my crazy HECTIC day at work – where I will NEVER be caught up – and read your blog posts when they arrive.
Thank you for bringing me moments of joy and reflection to my day.
You are one of my favorite things!
I so enjoy being privy to your sweet family moments. Thanks so much for letting us in.
Had 4 grands at the house Thursday. Got a very special picture of 3 of them under the dining room table (for some reason a favorite place). The two on the outside had their arms around the one in the middle. Couldn’t believe I actually got the shot! This does not happen that often! ;o)
Am here praying for your family!
John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
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Glad you’re home!
Praying right now!
Isaiah 41:10, 13 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. (13) For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
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I love your recap of the simple things that mean so much. I am the best mom ever when I finally give in to arts and crafts and messy fun. That and when I cook there favorite meals…
I love that there are pictures of YOU this week! We tend to stay behind the camera as mommies, and I love that you got in front of it.