One Thousand Gifts: Joy in the little things.

Paige and Jordan and Parker came this weekend for a visit. We didn't get any pics - we were too busy soaking up all the small, ordinary, uneventful - but oh, so, wonderful moments with them!

So our weekend?

Was filled to the brim with joy! Every, little, moment - an item on my One Thousand Gifts list:

• Staying up late to welcome them in from their night of travel. Seeing them safely arrived.
• Cuddling with Parker while they unpacked and settled in.
• Savoring the sights and sounds of her - soft baby hair, chubby cheeks, tiny toes, the way she looks like a blend of her parents,
• Remembering Paige as a newborn - and us as young parents.
• Having our Lucky Boy breakfast burrito brunch on Saturday morning.
• Taking a spontaneous trip to Griffith Park to sit outdoors to watch Shakespeare in the Park - a summer family tradition. Enjoying Mediterranean take out - picnic style.
• Late night conversations with our adult children - who've become faithful friends.
• Attending church and worshiping together, 
• Grateful to God for the grace and fruit we see in our children's lives. 
• Backyard BBQ - hanging out, talking, eating ,enjoying being together.
• The busy kitchen -the routine of  lots of meals, cooking and dishes - loving the chaos and fun of a full house. 
• Thankful for the gift of enjoying our family.