Mondays... a fresh start in so many little ways

kind neighbors who share their harvest of green beans

how the realization that letters build words causes Grace to try and read everything she sees as though it's a feast for her tongue

layers of garden tomatoes, salt & pepper, fresh mozarella, basil leaves, and balsamic vinegar as I try to squeeze out what remains of summer

having Dave back after a week and a half of 12-15 hour days at work

worshiping with my brothers and sisters, arms high and heart abandoned, in awe of the one Who gave it all

hours to sew granted by my thoughtful husband

figuring out a quicker and easier way to gather fabric

my first time making a dress for Gracie and how she giggled and clapped her hands in delight when I showed it to her

big boys who make sandwiches and peel oranges for their little sister & brother

Evan suddenly starting to call me "Mama" again

Ball jar full of peanuts and candy corn

the anticipation of decorating for fall

using what I have and feeling content