Gratitude List #513 - #563

two lovely days in the country

celebrating the holiday with family

camp fires

hot dogs

s'mores

crisp, clean air

a "date" with my two boys (starbucks & the park)

the girls' sleepover with Auntie Tricia

bb guns

wild mushrooms

an outdoor playhouse, designed by the kids

warm blankets

coffee brought to me by my dear husband

chinese checkers

holding hands

our freedom

our president and other leaders

those men and women who have given their lives for us

those men and women who are presently serving

those men and women who are far from family

being back with our dear church body

hearing the pastor preach on Ephesians 5 and reminding us to "reflect the glory" in our marriages

40th birthday party with friends

wonderful expresso drinks

princess birthday parties

His nearness, all the time

communion with Him

Christ's bride, the Church

His forgiveness and grace

His constant goodness, shown each moment of my day

family date nights

mexican food at a new mexican restaurant

finding goodies at Old Navy and Target

my daughter's friendship

clothes needed for a new season

BEAUTIFUL spring flowers

a full moon in the country

glorious white clouds against blue skies

horses rolling in the grass

cows and their babies

family walks

wild flowers

dandelions

a new birdie at our feeder (a golden finch!)

a puppy curled up on a pillow pet

rainbows
a wonderful husband
the anticipation of date night
smiles and laughter
children