Happy Azalea Trails...

We caught the tail end of the azaleas at the Rienzi over the weekend.  The Rienzi is a 1950's house in River Oaks donated as a museum.  The peaceful gardens are free to the public and we take advantage.  I love spending a Saturday at the Rienzi each spring.  Lately when I fall asleep I have pretty dreams of flowers and gardens with my family in them.  I fully believe that we create our own realities by where we choose to set our sights and spend our time.  Houston is turning into a little slice of heaven the more we explore it's lush gardens.  I hope I can always find these pretty pockets wherever life takes us.

My Three Little Birds...

Baseball in the backyard, baths in the kitchen sink, hide and go seek in beautiful parks. Childhood is the best season and I love reliving mine with James, Rissy, and Tommy.

Prayer Notes...

For each new morning with its light,

For rest and shelter of the night,

For health and food,

For love and friends,

For everything Thy goodness sends.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Also may I add...

For twilight walks with  muddy puddles,

For beautiful days and park swing cuddles,

For hubby and kids,

For homemade pie,

For everything under the Texas sky...

Girls in plaid dresses with blue satin sashes.

Saturday under the Sassafras trees.

brother-sister secrets.

Father-son cat naps.

Birds out our window at breakfast.

Delicious pie sent in the mail from Aunt Cheryl and the Derby girls for "pi day."  THANK YOU!  What a surprise!

Double trouble in the tub.  Tommy's laugh is contagious!

My little big eyes.  So much to give thanks for this night!