Twentieth Monday

954.  Early morning on the porch
955.  Rain
956.  Naps on the porch
957. Cool enough to curl up under a blanket
958.  Dinner on the porch
959.  Candlelight
960.  Owls and night sounds as we sit....yes, on the porch

961.  Cleaning, done!
962.  Cushions, done!
963.  Labs, done tomorrow!

964.  Sweet little silk dress in the making
965.  Sweet baby girl to wear a silk dress

966.  Safe travels for Matthew
967. Shane, teaching him to surf !!

968.  Promise of summer bounty, unripe berries that I pass on my walk
969.  Garden almost in
970.  Scent of gardenia

It's a busy week as we get ready for Matthew's graduation, travel for Joel's state soccer semi-final, and finish final preparations for Jonathan's wedding. I was reminded this morning of the importance of slowing down, noticing, giving thanks.  I don't want the joy of these milestone events to get lost or the little gifts of each day to go unnoticed in a frenzied rush to get ready.  So, I stop for this Monday ritual of recording the gifts and give thanks, again, to Ann, who got so many of us started...