1000 Gifts {184-219}

Wow, it's been far too long since I posted any 1000 gifts, but I have been keeping a list going so here is where I catch up!

184. having science class outside

185. two outdoorsy girls

186. flip flops tossed onto the grass

187. watching the girls get excited about finding toads


188. cousins having fun together - even when some are girls and some are boys - fun knows no gender!

189. a warm weather weekend

190. sweet fellowship with Bible study friends

191. powerful words that convict me to change

192. homeschool planning for next year

193. thanking God for taking us on this journey and guiding us

194. AMAZING Moms who know and love the Lord

195. a Mother/Daughter weekend that I will cherish forever

196. a speaker and her adult daughter that encourage me that it's all worth it

197. flowers beginning to bloom

198. the magical way a can of spray paint can transform something =)


199. the fun and excitement I get from re-decorating something

200. fresh paint

201. little girls who love me unconditionally

202. reading together, all snuggled in Mama's bed

203. the first beach days of the season

204. sea glass ... lots and lots of it - it's like finding buried treasure!

205. a visit from my brother, sis in law and niece

206. little girls laughing, playing, swimming, crafting together

207. celebrating birthdays together

208. MOMS ministry planning meeting and brunch - great conversation, great friendships, great food and knowing that the Lord will guide us as we plan for next year.

209. beach breezes

210. long, lazy beach days where I fully enjoy the company and conversation of my in laws

211. the girls making sand castles, digging deep water holes, making words in the sand from beach treasures - enjoying it all for summer only lasts so long

212. pool is open!

213. silly stories and things they make up while swimming

214. seeing how they have become the best of friends

215. colors that only God could create

216. being woken up by a little someone who wants to crawl in my bed to snuggle and knowing that I'd better enjoy it now because all too soon they will be grown

217. being SO close to finishing school for the year that I can almost feel it

218. planning for our summer trips and fun activities

219. smiles and laughter