Summer, come quick!

Dear Summer,

There's two kids here eager for your arrival! The pool will be swam in daily, the driveway will be covered in sidewalk chalk and mom will be persistent with the sunblock! Please, don't procrastinate!

Patiently waiting,
Norah and Henry

Norah got these cute goggles in an Easter basket from our dear friend Sylvia. She was so kind to share her gift with Henry!

The weather here has been absolutely gorgeous so, I've been able to take the kids outside almost everyday this past week. There's something about taking the kids to the park that kinda makes me feel like a kid again.... maybe it's the staircase slide. Whatever is it, I like it!

When I see Norah come flying down the slide with her mouth WIDE open, every tooth showing, laughing her obnoxiously contagious laugh I can't help but feel carefree myself. The word responsibility hasn't touched Norah's ear so she's filled with the awe, wonder and curiosity of a child. I love this time. When she's older I'll remind her of all the summers we spent at the park and the pool and, with time I suppose I'll forget some too. I wish I could remember it all... but, I won't dwell on what I'll forget... now I'll play with my babies.

I'll never claim to have this whole parenting thing figured out but, I do know that parents need to play with their kids, teach them about Jesus and, nurture their tender little hearts. Parenting is a gift.