Saturday, April 23, 2011

Things That Make me Smile

Our kids will be here for Easter supper later today, and so I'm enjoying the preparations and thinking about things that make me happy.  Here are a few things that I am enjoying right now:

A cup of coffee with Einar on the deck
The warm sunshine
Chickadees who aren't afraid to come to the feeder even when we're out here
Junco's who's tails are so striking when they fly away (and who willingly clean up the mess of seeds on my deck left there by the sparrows)
The spring plants popping up through the soil: tulips & peonies, so far
The funny-looking tree in our front yard, which is charming us right now with its pussy willows (I think it's a weeping willow)
Fresh spring air
The tinkle of my indoor windchime, that I am hearing because of open windows for the first time this year
Some very odd looking gluten free paska, that tastes like the real thing if you can get over how it looks  (Icing and sprinkles can work magic.)
A home that, although it is a little messy, will be filled with family, love and laughter in a few hours.
Plenty of good food

I could go on.  There is so much to be thankful for... 

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