One Thousand Gifts | 9.1

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness
and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.

Colossians 1:13

Thousands of Gifts {162-178}

Peter saying "Daddy, you are like a powerful machine" {when he was lifting something heavy}

Ezra's exaggerated cheesy smile and crinkled nose

Peter and Ezra playing Lego together, happily! for more than a few minutes!!

sweet corn on the cob

hearing my oldest boy say "I just really looooove school because I like my teacher's hair....and she smells so nice" {awwww}

Canadian Brass while I'm cooking

Peter's remark: "don't take any more pictures, then you'll have a lot on your blog"

another Peterism: "just make it up from your brain, mommy" {I was trying to be creative with Legos} hah -- if only I had a brain, son...

muffins with chocolate and pears living together

Peter's recent technique...if he doesn't want to tell you something... "it's a secret" {everything is these days}

playing playground tag with my boys

the ability to pick up a piece of fruit and eat it -- fresh pears and apples on the counter

being so so inspired by fall and the cooler temps

a million really helpful 31 Days posts to read by a million cool bloggers

game nights

Remembering our blessings in the midst of chaos. Want to read why others are happy and blessed?