thankful tuesday, 4/26

• the stone being rolled away
• all the blessings and reflection of holy week
• first dandelion bouquet of the season from the kids
• dinner with old high school friends - 13 years is too long!
• my grandmother's stuffed cabbage recipe and the comfort of familiar smells & tastes from years ago
• cousin easter egg hunt
• first bbq of the season - thanks charlie!
• cousins sorting, sharing and devouring their loot under the dining room table
• being renewed
• easter day at home with my mom & by brother matt ("inkle map")
• "popcorn" trees (aka blooming magnolia trees) and "broccoli" trees (aka early leaves on trees)
• impromptu plans & good company
• sunny afternoons at the playground with good friends
• sun kissed cheeks
• strawberry shortcake (yum!)
• productive days
• momentum (may it continue for the next 2 weeks...count down until my global conference)