1854 - 1870

1854. the way that baby wil smiles all the way from his eyes every time he wakes up, and finding him perched on his little elbows searching the room eyes to capture 1855. reading out loud and doing puzzles and cooking and laughing 1856. a few nights away at the farm with mom and dad 1857. a new friend at my doctor's office. she's joy and grace and gratitude. and so much beauty. 1858. thai coconut soup, infused with lemongrass and ginger, loaded with superfood sweet potatoes, bamboo shoots, broccoli 1859. growing friendship with chongo and the sweet gift of her babies shared with me 2 days each week 1860. this gentle man in my life who came out of nowhere. i'm still shocked and thankful for him and his patience with me, the way he serves me, and the way he naturally carries himself with calmness that i need to learn so often. 1861. grapefruit in the morning while the sun pours through the small window 1862. a successful 5k with our small group. sweet memories, and sandy's donuts 1863. luke joshua. sweetest boy, baby #3 for ross and kristi. baby #8 for our family 1864. upcoming trip full of camping and hiking and mountains and stars, a ten-hour drive, and a state i have never been to 1865. stairs with chels ( and still-sore muscles), mitten bbq pizza, and the gift of a few hours with a friend who has known me for 13 years 1866. that molly actually calls for me now, from her crib, when she need something or is ready to get up 1867. probiotics 1868. gf chocolate chip banana bread 1869. tt's church, a wise+kind shepherd who teaches and listens and loves the gospel 1870. food experiments with linds and an excuse to spend time together