28. long weekends to hang out with family.

29. growing seedlings, anxious for flowers and fruit.

30. sewing machines to make my little boy and new baby each a quilt.

31. friends that know your heart and really just want to bless you.

32. friends that call on you, even if it's just to water their garden while they're away.

33. friends that bring over sweet watermelon.

34. family, always seeking ways to help.

35. requests for ice cream at 8 am-- a reminder that it's never too soon to bless someone.

36. 2-week old goslings at the pond.

37. mike's pancakes every saturday morning.

38. late-night working at the kitchen table beside mike-- together but each focused on our own project.

39. the peace of a quiet house as we all take a mid-aftenoon nap.

40. awakening to a little voice requesting ice cream yet again-- atleast this time it's afternoon.

41. reminders that there's always ice cream at grandma's house.