Just Busy Enjoying

One day at Bible Time, Ava asks, "Mama, when is this baby gonna go to heaven?" Annabelle doesn't wait to answer, and with a loud and firm voice, she declares, "Ava, this baby is not going to heaven! We get to play with this baby and hold her and feed her!" The smile on Annabelle's face was priceless, and I couldn't help but laugh. Annabelle gets it. What a gift this little life growing inside of me is, and her sisters can't wait to meet her! 22 weeks and her kicks keep getting stronger:)

I am often overwhelmed by the fact I have been entrusted with these children, amazing blessings. I have this call to train them up, in all areas of life. What a huge responsibility! This I why I have to take baby steps, or else it seems too much. We have been busy, simply enjoying the world around us and thanking God for it. Preschoolers love this, and it is easy for a pregnant mom too! We have been gardening, well, attempting at gardening! (If any of you have helpful handbooks or websites, this city girl can use all the help she can get)The girls love plucking off strawberries, and we love to daily check on our lemons, tomatoes and zucchini. God's goodness is all around us, and we are trying to acknowledge God in all we do, thanking Him for every gift.

A fun day at the Santa Barbara Zoo and a stop at a fruit stand on the way home.  Some scared faces in the Spider exhibit, and some fun on the hill that is designated for sliding down.  Perfect for little ones!

 

Impromptu dress up and silliness!

A wee little bit of preschool...A Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Tree

One of our first zucchini flower...can't wait:)

Praising God....my list continues...

#397. Air conditioning just replaced yesterday....ahhhh

398. Fresh Fruit

399. Cracked heels on my worn out feet, readily welcoming many summer days of no shoes:)

400. Warm Summer Nights

401. My girls begging for "just one more book"

402. Hand-me-down maternity clothes from friends

403. Special gifts from mom

404. Reorganizing and nesting

405. Four days spent with Nate home...lots of eating and playing

406. A summer filled with fun...we can't wait.

407. Homemade cinnamon rolls

I pray you can relish in God's gifts today, no matter what He may bring your way today.  I am again encouraged at http://www.aholyexperience.com/ that the only way to truly live life is through a daily discipline of thanksgiving to the Giver of life..true life.