Spring is absolutely, 100% my favourite season! Even though I can hardly move (less than 6 weeks to go, folks!) and when I do, I look like a lumbering elephant, I am elated that AT LEAST I am in this physical state IN SPRING.
I don't know about you, but I find it easiest to have a heart like a child in spring...everything seems to have an element of wonder, of anticipation attached to it. So mostly for the sake of having a theme, (because I like themes) here are a few of the things that have brought wonder into the Balfour home this spring. Enjoy!
1. The wonders of a preschool visit to the dairy farm...
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| This baby made the poop and stink all worth it. :) |
2. The wonder of EASTER and that feeling of newness that comes with it:
New clothes, and more importantly,
a new heart,
because our powerful loving Saviour Jesus rose from the dead!
3. The wonder of celebrating with family!
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| He could care less about candy. Give him a BALL and life is gooood. |
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| Nana sure knows how to throw an Easter hunt!! |
4. The wonders of a new-found hat. Really. Feeling glum? Put a colander on your head.
5. The wonder of having learned to ride a two-wheeler at last...
...and feeling so accomplished!!
6. The wonder of a trip to the mailbox. Seriously. Life can be so simple.
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| Micah's hoping the neighbour will notice him and say 'hi'. He didn't. |
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| The mail ain't really got till someone hides and peeks through the mailboxes. |
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| This half a block stroll takes Micah a very. long. time. |
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| Especially if there's any trace of puddles left over. |
7.The wonder of a great neighbourhood friend and a teddy bear tea party:
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| The best part is that Sean-Robert's reindeer's name is "Kevin". :) |
8. The wonder of hours upon hours...upon hours...spent on bikes:
8. The wonder of slides:
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| I don't need to say anything more about that. |
9. The wonder of a boy and his trusty magnifying glass:
10. The wonder of LADYBUGS!
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| It got away!!! |
11. The wonder of a good snuggle or two:
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| He's looking a little big for that bottle, isn't he. :) |
12. The wonder of a first piano recital and a brave girl who NAILED IT!
13. The wonder of a dad and daughter team canvassing the neighbourhood for cancer:
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| Almost no one said no to that pink bunny and her owner. :) |
14. The wonder of bed head and a great fake camera smile:
15. The wonder of family yard work nights:
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| Josh kinda helped... |
16. The wonder of a little girl suddenly dressing up in a boy costume...
or is that a boy with a girl stuffy?
17. The wonder of learning to play Pictionary!
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| (and realizing your four year old can draw a better "Lowly Worm" than you can!!) |
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| Micah mostly played "smear the camera with little finger prints"... |
18. The wonder of a little guy sneaking his own pencil and paper on a sunny morning:
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| (and feeling extremely pleased with himself!) |
19. The wonder of getting a brand new stack of chapter books in the school book order!
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| She IS her father's daughter - stacking those shiny new books just so. She is also her mother's daughter...let's get a cheer for Little House on the PRAIRIE! |
20.The wonder of two little boys lost in play!
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| Just in case there was any disallusionment about the daily tidiness of my house :) |
21. The wonder of cheap Garage Sale treasures! One of the best parts of spring!
22. The wonder of a major face plant that didn't end in a hospital visit.
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| I'm so thankful God created little faces to heal quickly! |
And finally,
23. The wonder of a little girl who loves to work hard...
And her little brother who loves to play hard...
And hopefully, in a few weeks...the wonder of a garden that actually grows. :)
Stay tuned for the wonder of a boy's 2nd birthday (it's today!) and the wonder of a basement dungeon turned beautiful. :)
So thankful to Jesus today for the gift of children and their unique ability to bring wonder and amazement into almost anything and really, into any season at all. Oh to have a heart like a child...all year long!
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