In Everything Give Thanks

24. safe vacation . . . a wonderful time



25. vacation home provided by my parents . . . so thankful for the time spent with them

26. visits with my grandfather at his home

27. watching children build sandcastles and enjoy the ocean

28. pleasure taken in finding this starfish

29. warm couple of days on the beach

30. coming home to strawberry milkshakes after a morning of shopping

31. fresh Florida orange juice and plenty of oranges

32. a walk together at the Six Mile Cypress Slough . . . looking for alligators . . .

33. time to read several novels

34. rainbow in the palm trees . . . a reminder of God's promise

35. a safe arrival home

36. hearing the birds singing in the morning after a very short night

37. a great day at a home school conference

38. a full night of sleep

39. seeing my first robin this year . . . we came home to spring!

40. watching children enjoy their bikes again

41. springtime in the park



42. daughter's efforts in art class . . . impressionist style




43. an opportunity to learn in daughter's art class . . . first attempt to draw a human form . . . try not to laugh!

44. a now quiet house