Signs of Summer

As Memorial Day weekend draws to a close, I can't help but be excited

for the next couple of months.

We've had a taste of the summer season to come...

juicy watermelon, grilled meats,

and garden fresh vegetables in salads.

We've spent some time outside exploring nature,

playing games, relaxing, visiting with family,

and cooling off in the pool.

All of these and so much more are counted as blessings...

continuing my gratitude listing...

508.  juicy watermelon

509.  garden vegetables

510.  friends meeting at a park for picnic lunches and fun

511.  catching up with friends

512.  sharing laughter with fellow moms

513.  homemade strawberry shortcake

514.  children dishing their own strawberries and cream on top of short cake, and their sheer enjoyment of the dessert

515.  spending time with family

516.  celebrating a nephew's first birthday

517.  first season's visit to the pool

518.  nieces spending the night

519.  water gun fights in the hot evening

520.  making summer plans and the excitement as we anticipate them

...and so it continues...