long weekend’s gratitude

A long weekend visit with my dad and brother;

a trip to see the dinosaurs;

budding geologists and avid collectors just like grandpa and great grandpa;

dinner by Dan waiting at our return;

another day of adventuring – picnic in the mountains;

macro lens, and wildflowers;

a family favourite walk through a retired coal mine;

passing snacks and knitting rows on the ride home;

take-out pizza blessing us with full stomachs and a clean kitchen;

sneaking out with five kids after dinner – four running to the park, one behind to grip my hand;

laughter, swing pushes, and surprising joy;

snuggles with a brand new darling, hugs for the new mama,

mother and daughter both full of promise and wonder;

a last supper followed by a day of goodbyes –

my brother back across the world,

my dad back across the country,

us reeling from a wonderfully full long weekend.

Family, exploration, miracle, and joy.

It was a blessed long weekend (and we took an extra day to enjoy it). 

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May your day be touched by the wonders and miracles of life.

xoR

once again I’m doubling up with these two beautiful friends

:: joining Amanda for weekending:: 

:: giving thanks with Taryn at Wooly Moss Roots for Gratitude Sunday ::