The little things in life ....

I spend so much time blogging about holidays and major milestones, that sometimes the little moments go unnoticed.  

The little moments are sometimes just what gets you through the day.  

The little moments are the reasons to stop and thank God for the blessings He's given you. 

 The little moments make you appreciate what you have.

The little moments are sometimes where you truly see the love.

The little moments ...

Soaking in a Pretty Day

 Getting to be the Big Girl

 Watching Ducks and Eating the Bread You Brought for Them

 Playing With Friends

 Finding that Friend That Just Lets You Be You

 Drinking a Glass of Wine With Your Best Friend

Finding Time For Just the Two of You

Finding Your New Favorite Seat on the Couch

 Helping Your Mom Out By Picking Up a Little

Last Minute Lunch Dates With Your Best Buddy

 Working Together as a Team

 Celebrating a Family Night ... Just Because

When You Still Need Your Mommy to Snuggle With You

 

Making Silly Faces with Mommy and Daddy

Mommy Taking Care of You When You're Sick

 Finding a Computer Mommy Will Let You Play On 

Finding Complete Joy in Coloring

Pushing Buttons

(Hey ~ this is BIG for a two year old)

Finding the Best Spot to Play on a Rainy Day

 Exploring New Things

Using a Microscope for the First Time

  

 Finding that Perfect Book

And Realizing You Love it As Much As You Thought You Would

 Creating a  Puppet Show

 BEING The Puppet Show

Perfecting the Selfie

 Swinging With Your Bestie

 Feeling Free ....

 .... And The Wind Blowing In Your Mullet Hair

Showing Your Baby Cousin You Love Her

Stealing Snuggles from Daddy

Coloring with Your Brother and Sister

When You Know He's Simply Just Thinking About You

When All of Your Tiny Humans Run Towards You at Full Speed JUST for a  Hug and a Kiss

Getting to Ride Inside Daddy's Car

And When You Get to Ride in the Front Seat
**Don't worry: We Were Just In the Driveway**

The First Day of Patio Weather! 

Piling In the Car to Stay Cool While Watching a Bulldozer 

Going on a Date With Your Mommy

And Getting to Spend Some Time With Your Best Girl

Dating Your Best Friend. Forever 

Making Silly Faces During a Wedding

And Thinking Nobody Noticed You 

Eating Cake and Wearing Pretty Dresses 

Getting All Dressed Up .... And Only Wanting to Dance with Your Daddy

Finding the First Signs of Spring in Your Own Backyard 

When Your Little Sister Finally Hugs You Back 

Growing Up with Your Best Friend

And Moments Like This

And Moments You Wish You Could Just Freeze

It's these simple moments.  The quiet ones.  Where you realize exactly what you have in front of you.

"In the rush and noise of life, as you have intervals, step home within yourselves and be still.  Wait upon God, and feel His good presence; this will carry you evenly through your day's business." William Penn