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Small Graces

The last couple of weeks has been full of good events and even better people. We got to celebrate a friends birthday with pizza and some fun board games. Last weekend we also had a family overnight which included a nightly bonfire and a breakfast of amazing cinnamon rolls. Today we went and watched some of our  friends perform in a local production of Willy Wonka. Last but not least, my littlest sister decided to spend her spring break with us. I feel so overwhelming lucky that our family's life is filled with such amazing loving people. 



Little Lady trying to wake daddy up with some kisses



You may have noticed from the above picture that Jeremy decided to shave his beard. He let the kids help, they were so excited. Afterwards, however, they kept telling him he looked weird. I think he is the "most handsomest" either way ;)




Right now when I look out my window I see falling snow...but we have had a couple really nice days and we've even ventured to a few parks. Spring is here! I will not loose heart! 


This post is part of series inspired in part by Bob Bennett's song "Small Graces".

these are the small graces,
little moments when the miracles come...
small graces leading me to the larger one...

sometimes they slip by without notice
sometimes they are very hard to see
other times it's very clear when they are happening to me
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