271. Driving down HWY 830. Windows down. Wind blowing our hair like crazy. Listening to Death Cab 4 Cutie. (Different Names for the Same Thing) The song is swelling. The Sun is setting over the lake. Having a gum smacking contest with my nine year old- -very hip and cool little dude. High fiving each other as we reach the record breaking number of 7 pops in a row. My heart aching that someday this moment will be viewed as so uncool. But smiling at the fact that right now I am soooo cool because I can pop my gum 7 times and that I listen to Death Cab 4 Cutie.

He said, "Dude, you're awesome, Mom!" I said..."Dude, I know!"

267. A clean kitchen
268. A stupidly good book that I maybe wish had not fallen into my unsteady hands!
269. A friend who sends me stupidly good books and loves my unsteadiness!
270. Children who eat salad and strange wheat and nut butter substitutes and think it is normal and don't complain!

#262. fond memories of our recent trip to Texas...playing at the "beach"!

#263. little boys oblivious to the condition and whereabouts of their attire!

#264. the irony of his of "his attire" versus his facial expression!  The transparency of children...

#265. pictures that just make you smile and chuckle.... a lot!

#266. the laughter and creativity of children.

#261. An empty tomb

"CRIMSON" by: Nicole Nordeman

One choice
One tree
One fall for humanity
One lie
One liar
One bite is all death required

One great regret
One squandered chance and yet
One hope
One day
One name above all other names
One bridge between then and now
One way to discover how

One price
One tree
One drop of crimson covers me

05 Crimson.m4a

254. Jesus' gift for ALL people

255. rain

256. a three year olds cuddle after his nap:)

257. a 6 year old who is interested in learning the 'why' behind everything...

258. a chance to sit in the service (which is rare b/c of childcare) this morning at church while a visiting pastor's wife watches my 2 year old!

259. the family and friends we SO miss... especially today... back in the states

260. three precious gifts of energy that bring me... laughter, love, tears, unforgettable moments, and many many teachable ones:)

#253. my Savior's blood that was spilt for me!

#247. Sunshine
#248. The sound of lawn mowers and blowers....spring has arrived
#249. a husband who can continue to see the "bright side" of this family vacation and trek across America with only his good eye!
#250. the medical professionals in Conroe,TX who took great care of my husband and his wounded eyeball at 5 am this morning
#251. for the funny delusions of my offspring....my 3 year old babe was caught relieving himself at the park under a tree... when questioned by Shellee about this conduct he replied "Oh, I do this all the time!" (chuckle)
#252. two precious girls who are willing to watch this mad tribe of children while the parents get a much needed "time out"

#244. the pleasure of dining with new friends in a borrowed condo off of Lake Conroe.... Jess and JT... you are good people!
#245. time with SHELLEE
#246. borrowed condos on spring break

#242. the excitement and butterflies I am feeling knowing that in 2 days my family and I will be spending a week with a tresured friend and her beloved family. Yipee!!
#243. the sleepy words of a feverish boy whom I had the honor of rocking before bed..."Mommy, you are so yummy!" as he kissed my cheek!!

241. Exercise...that makes you feel alive, even if you still look like a squatty body!

234. The peaceful, quiet beauty of snow
235. "I love you, Mommy"
236. A 2 year old with the ability to make me laugh out loud
237. (The same) 2 year old who can use "all funky" in a sentence...correctly.
(as in..."This pizza isn't tasty, Mommy, it's all funky")
238. Answered prayers
239. My Daddy
240. A friend who startles easily and provides me with my laugh quota for the week ;)

232. The awesome news that one of my best friends and former college roomie (Kate) does NOT have a brain tumor or aneurysm after two weeks of expecting the worst and hoping for the best. more details on my blog

233. Even more amazing than kate's news was her attitude and spirit of prayer, peace, and hope.