Make Way For Goslings

One of our favorite nearby parks has a great lake, a walking path and this year baby goslings.  Mommy and Daddy Goose are very protective of their babies so we couldn't get too close without getting hissed at, but thankfully I had my telephoto lens.  We safely watched from afar as the goslings waddle about and explored.  Titus loved the baby goslings and for weeks talked about them almost every day and asked to go see them. 

Mother's Day

Mother's Day was absolutely perfect.  Simple and sweet, just as it should be.  Titus and Kevin surprised me with a violet and planter they had made together at one of their Daddy/Son Build and Grow workshops.  Then, we spent the whole day together as a family of three enjoying brunch, the zoo, and a snow cone shop I have been dying to visit. 

Disappointed that my settings weren't exactly correct and Titus is bit out of focus a bit but he was soooo excited to see...the monkey.

A sleepy boy

Next stop the all natural sweeteners, fresh fruit juice, herbs, no preservatives or artificial colors or flavors snow cone shop.  :)  I've been just a tad excited about trying this place in downtown.  It was delicious! 

Meyer lemon/thyme and blackberry/lavendar

A day like this makes for a very happy mama! 

Tyke on Trike

"Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride."  John F Kennedy

Titus loves his tricycle, he is quickly learning
and mastering the art of his new wheels.

First, you receive some great instruction from your daddy.

Then you take off with the wind in your hair.

You stop along the way to check out your trunk.

You fall down and get your first skinned knee.

But, you get back up again.

You ride and ride and ride.

Great is Thy Faithfulness

I've been singing and meditating on the old hymn Great is Thy Faithfulness for awhile.  It seems as though the theme for the last several years of our lives has been-WAIT.

a peace that endureth

Waiting for a child to hold in our arms.  Waiting for a new job.  Waiting for a new home.  Waiting for another child.  Waiting.  Waiting.  Waiting. 

strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow

I love when God reveals a piece of the puzzle.  When we finally see the hand of God move.  When He moves the mountains.  When we behold His plan.  When He perfectly provides beyond our desperate prayers and dreams.

 blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside

  

We've been faithful.  We've been frustrated. We've been hesitant.  We've prayed.  We've trusted.  We've sought.  

morning by morning new mercies I see

Last week we sat in awe of His faithfulness and provision.  We praised Him.  We thanked Him.  He once again perfectly provided in His timing.   We celebrated and reveled in His goodness with ice cream.  

as thou hast been thou forever wilt be
  

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