easter moments

for the first time we made our way south to birch bay for the easter weekend.  us in our little trailer, heater in tow, we packed our buckets and bubbles and ventured out.  one of the things i treasure most is time.  time with my family.  time to build into one another.  time to share memories and moments.  time to just sit together and play.  it's like showers of Jesus on my soul.

[evening at the beach, treasures found, moments together while the sun sets and crazy flying man]

 [photos by sophie werdal]

[day two: bubbles, log walking, competitions between sophie and penny and then scott and i, picnics, and beach walks]

moments together, this is what feeds my heart.  seeing them explore together, run and chit chat while holding hands.  sitting with scott or searching for "the best shell" while the girls judge.  fires at night with marshmallows from the corner store that cost more than they should, but what else are you to do when your youngest has whispered in your ear every night after prayers "can we always go camping, always with marshmallows?" and you have responded every night with "yes, of course, i love you."...you buy the marshmallows and joyfully give thanks for the family that you have.  blessed.  i am blessed.