Happy Thursday

We got a wonderful little surprise last night. Baby F's mom called and asked if we could watch her for a few hours so she could get some sleep and some things done around the house. Apparently Baby F has not been a good sleeper lately and her poor mama was worn out.

We were more than happy to do it!

As most kids do, our little ladybug is growing and thriving. She's almost 3 months old now! What was once a gassy or sleepy grin has turned into full fledged smiles and addicting giggles.

So I can't think of a better way to kick off what I hope is "Friday" for most of you or just Thursday, than to share some of the love!

(For those of you a little late to the party, we fostered Baby F for the first  month of her life. You can read all about it in my Feb blogs.)

Things that make you go "Awwww"

We were having dinner with a friend tonight. She lives in Birmingham and was here on business, but her husband stayed home with their little girl. She took a picture of me and John to send to him to make him jealous of who she was with, but then he did her one better. He sent her a picture of their adorable, smiling baby. We all agreed. He won.

So in that spirit, since I don't have pictures of cute kids to show you, I'll just post this because it makes me happy and we all need a little more happiness in our world.

(John's 12-year-old cousin-nephew took this picture of us at the Nat'l Harbor. Pretty good, huh?)

Care to share what's got you smiling or "Awwwing" these days? Post a link in the comments. Share the joy.

Reader Love

Here in Northern Virginia, it's a beautiful day today. Almost perfect, I think. It's 71, partly cloudy with a slight breeze. So, I hope wherever you are you are out enjoying life and not spending too much time on the computer. I won't keep you for long today, just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate you reading my blog. And to those of you who comment or send me emails or notes or pull me aside at church to tell me you are reading, you make my day. I would write even if nobody read, but it sure makes it that much sweeter when I know you are reading.

Knowing you're there makes me happy and it makes me want to write better and more important things.

Ok, now get out and enjoy the sunshine. Or the snow (if you happen to be my family in Texas or Oklahoma!!). Or your couch. Whatever makes you happy.

This picture I took of some tulips I got from Wegmans makes me happy, too, so I wanted to share it with you.