Something About A Kitten

My kids and I volunteer at a local animal shelter.  The lessons it has taught my kids in itself is a point of gratitude.

But after a long day...

...there is just somethin' about a kitten.

Sighing in Peace

At the end of a great weekend, I am content and sighing with this smile of peace.  And I really don't have a lot to say about it.  I am grateful for my moments.

For reading in the sun, and walking around Bond's Pond.  For home cooking, and filling my family with love.  For family smiles, and for being behind my camera, and for laughter.

Just when I felt my mood waning, along came this wonderful weekend... and I am grateful.

Lilies

I am admist a wonderful day.  I slept in - wonderfully slept in.  I woke up to a cool breeze flicking the curtains out from behind my headboard, caressing my face with the aromatic loveliness of a summer morning.  I laid in it for almost an hour before I moved.

I was coaxed out of bed only by an urge for raspberry tea and cereal.  I stayed in pajamas for just as long as I wanted.  I meditated outside in the sun, fussed over my yard, and enjoyed the sunshine - where I was pleasantly interrupted by two of my favorite people.

They brought me lilies.

                                 and more lilies

                                                                                             and more lilies.

I have spent my afternoon preparing pizza dough....

and had just enough left over for a dozen buns.

My house smells amazing. 

And I am filled with gratitude.