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Just a few shots of things that made me happy this week...
  1. Chicken and broccoli for lunch. Almost every day this week I steamed a big ol' bowl of broccoli, then added some chicken with just a smidge of Yumm sauce. Perfect. I don't know why I crave sweets so much when this is so pickin' delicious.
  2. The Art Show at my kids' school this week. I was amongst about 25 parent/artists who displayed their wares. This event is one of the most well attended school events each year... I love that it's a priority for our school to expose kids to the arts. And it's really fun to see a year's worth of work all in one place.
  3. Gracie's wrinkles. Well, actually, all of her... I realized this week that she is a little tangible picture of God's presence... when I'm home, she follows me from room to room - just wanting to be with me. She always looks up at me with her adoring eyes - faithfully loving me whether I return her love or not. A clearer picture of God's faithfulness and unconditional love I've not seen for a long time.
  4. I finally found frames for these black and whites I had taken of the kids last fall... I LOVE them on the kitchen wall. They just make me happy.
  5. Asia got up this morning and finally organized the CDs that had yet to find a home in the new kitchen. We got rid of a whole box of stuff we never listen to and rediscovered some great old music we hadn't bothered to pull out in ages. Can you say MC Hammer? (Okay, I don't own an MC Hammer CD, but I do own a CD that he sings on. That was good for a nice long laugh and a little dancing. Asia just rolled his eyes. Be glad you weren't here.)

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  1. Anonymous12:22 PM

    OMGosh! I love your photos on the wall! They look stunning! That would make me smile too!

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