PSALM 30:11-12

"You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever."
Psalm 30:11-12

Monday, April 30, 2012

"April Showers"

My "Journey to One Thousand" continues...

633. A beautiful day for a trip to the park!
634. He loves to play on the "big kid" slides! (Such an adventurer!)

635. He ate his first box of popcorn and loved it! 
636. He is getting so big...and heavy! 
637. Thankful for two strong legs! (He walks and runs so well!)

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645. UMHB's Easter Pageant. 
646. My cousin Coley, so humbly, playing the role of Jesus.

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651. "Resurrection Cookies" with Ma J! 


652. A kitchen filled with laughter! :)
653. Easter morning! (Praise God, the grave has been conquered!) 
654. A sunrise breakfast in the backyard. 
655. Baby ducks and baby chicks. (Thank you Uncle Justin!) 

656. Hunting Easter eggs with his cousins.

657. Happy boys playing on the trampoline.
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663. A day spent outside in the sunshine!

664. No bake, chewy granola bars.
665. Dark Chocolate covered gogi berries...yum!
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670. Productive days.
671. Sunday morning praise and worship.
672. A kindergarten class full of precious kiddos.
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675. Tossing the football and practicing math facts (with a special 4th grader!)
676. Shooting hoops together in the hot sun.
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680. He climbs into his high chair all by himself.
681. He loves to eat fruit!
682. Picking and eating blackberries from the yard.
683. The smell of jasmine blooming.
684. Legs buried in the sand!
685. Catching bugs with a curious toddler!
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690. A baseball game with Nana and Paw-Paw.
691. He loves riding in Paw-Paw's big blue truck!
692. Two blonde cousins sharing a big bowl of popcorn!
693. A fun evening spent with family. 



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707. His smile makes me smile...every time!

708. His laugh makes me laugh...every time!
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711. He pats my back so sweetly when he hugs me...love it.
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720. He thinks it's fun to help mommy mow the yard!
721. He loves to play outside!
722. Watching him play in the rain...so fun!

723."Hi Mommy!" (I love to hear that first thing in the morning!)
724. Calls and texts from sweet friends.
725. The love of family.

April was indeed FULL of showers! 
Showers of beautiful blessings. 

May our hearts fill with joy, dear friends, as we learn to look up...even in the rain... and see the goodness of the Lord!