Insta-gratitude list {#852- #871}

It's been WAY too long since I have blogged a gratitude list.

I'm truly ashamed of myself!! 

Having a thankful heart, directed toward my Creator,

is such a vital part of my sanity! 

And physically recording what I am grateful for,

helps me to keep my life in perspective

(actually, HIS perspective!!)

Earlier, I mentioned how much I was enjoying Instagram.....

WELL,

I've discovered its a fabulous way to keep a gratitude list.

.... and have pictures to boot :) 

SO today, I hope to start a regular

trend of "insta-gratitude" posts, as I look back every week or two

on the things I've documented on my phone 

...... that I am grateful for!! 

:: another baker is now in the house ::

:: lots of San Francisco Bay "Rainforest Blend" organic coffee :: 

:: a garden tea party on a beautiful September day ::

:: they wanted another backyard picnic for lunch ..... 

and once again, the day was beautiful.

So they could. ::

:: a moment of silence ::

:: my teenager ::

:: the comfort of siblings.... ::

:: Saturday free time ::

:: sweet friends ::

:: that my kids can do this while learning 

about Victoria's England ::

:: my kids are independently reading this morning ::

(even though it's a result of bribery!)

:: little hands helping with dinner ::

:: brothers who adore each other ::

:: I have a boy who loves making pizzas for the family ::

:: an empty basket, a clean bed, and a sweet 

husband and son who laundered the whole day ::

:: creative kids who made and hung stars on their very own ::

:: His mercies are new every morning ::

:: my new book club ::

:: 1st signs that fall is here ::

and today....

:: another BEAUTIFUL afternoon at the beach ::