March

This was a busy month for us and we packed in some fun things like a trip to the beach for a soccer tourney (Luke's team won the whole thing! Whoot! Whoot!) as well as a "Boys Only Trip" to ND for John and our three oldest sons. We also have been sick, so lots of lying around and temperature-taking has also happened. 

Oh, it's easier to just use pictures....

The guys went to ND to help celebrate John's Dad's 80th b day. That's him with some, but not all, of his Grandkids! John tries to take a "Guy Trip" with the boys once a year or so and I think it's excellent. I love that they are getting that time together. 

Our new foster dog is Cam. He has been through a lot of tough things in his life so we are taking time to help him relax and to get to know him well so we can help match him to the right home. 

Luke and Sam and I went out on Easter Saturday to spread some cheer with some simple & yummy gifts and invitations to come out for an Easter church service. We wanted people to know that they were welcome and wanted and that Easter was for them too, and of course, that they are loved. 💗 

Sam lost another tooth! He is so cute with two missing on top and one on the bottom.

His pre-school went to an egg hunt hosted by a senior's home. Isn't that a wonderful idea to bring the Seniors and the Littles together? 

I found this print and adore it! I want it on my wall! It's a good question too, right?

So, what do I want to do with my wild and precious life? I think making a list is a great exercise and it helps to make it specific, I think. How about you? 

I want to...

Take the time to play with play dough with my youngest (I find it hard to stop and just play!) 

Listen carefully as my oldest explains his Legos

Bring a meal to a family that is hurting

Take in sick, scared and scarred foster dogs

Walk barefoot in sand...often! 

Sew! Create art! Be adventourous with decorating my home.

Listen for the still, small voice of my precious Creator (no mysticism here...I mean Jesus! 💗)

Rest when I need to (regardless of what a mess the house is)

Care about others even if it hurts (it will) 

Listen to different points of view

Keep my sense of humor

Eat delicious food

Never, never, never stop loving and taking action to relieve suffering whenever and however I can

Be brave

Speak the truth even if my voice shakes

Be kind

Use fun polish colors with sparkles on my nails

See, really see people

Never forget that life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful.

❤️