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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

A savor every bite then lick the plate clean kind of day…

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I know that every breath is a God gift

Every second

Every minute

Every day

Everything

Even the times and circumstances we don’t particularly like or understand

He knows best

Always loves us and is always good

But today, it just seemed like He reached down and gave us a little taste of heaven

A golden, sunshine-y day, all wrapped up in ribbons and bows

The kind of day that made us do the happy dance that we live in beautiful western Oregon

and made us forget all of the times we’ve mumbled and grumbled about the incessant gray skies and rain

A day when even Papa played hooky from the busy everyday

Because all of our grandbabies are here together

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A day to wash winter’s grime from the patio furniture

And eat a weekday dinner outdoors

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A day to light a fire and have s’mores for dessert just because we can

Yes, today was a little taste of heaven day

A savor every bite of it

then lick the plate clean

kind of day

 

Still following,

Elizabeth


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22 comments:

  1. AmandaMay 18, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    We enjoyed the glorious sunshine today too! It was a beautiful day here in the Pacific Northwest, wasn't it?
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda
    p.s. I am now craving s'mores! Thanks a lot! ;)

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  2. TriciaMay 18, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    That sounds just about perfect! S'mores do sound good :)

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  3. Brian MillerMay 18, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    smiles. sounds like a wonderful day...and glad you got to spend it with all the grands...i know they were blessed by it as well..

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  4. CindyMay 18, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    what a wonderful celebration! I am coming from Imperfect Prose and I am glad to meet you! MMmmmm - s'mores....lovin it (minus the marshmallows!)

    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  5. DebbieMay 19, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Wonderful!! I'm so glad your Grandma Adventure time is being so well spent. Good for Grandpa to play hookey right along with you. I love how you called it a "lick the plate clean" kind of day. Perfect description.

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  6. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMay 19, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Now that is what life is all about!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  7. sherryMay 19, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    oooohhh i love this. period.

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  8. AdrienneMay 19, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Oh, it was beautiful, wasn't it? And just the right time for your dear ones to be here with you! I think God planned it just for this time. For you, my friend. Pack each moment into your heart for precious memories to hold forever. Pressed down, packed in and running over!
    ~Adrienne~

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  9. SharonMay 19, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Absolutely Beautiful!!!!! Soaking up every second!!! Love it!!!! Smiles on the rest of your time with God's precious gifts!!!

    :) Sharon

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  10. Nikki (Sarah)May 19, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    total fun!!!! Memories your kids will never forget...

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  11. Janettessage.blogspot.comMay 19, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    This is just priceless...what wonderful memories are being made for both you and them! Yea for Grandparents

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  12. Evelyn S.May 19, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Oh, you're back home! Wonderful to have your grandchildren with you for awhile! And it's especially wonderful when the PNW weather cooperates. It's beautiful on the East side today...we're supposed to get two nice days in a row. ;-)

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  13. happygirlMay 19, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    This sounds and looks like a perfect day. LOVELY

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  14. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysMay 19, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    You captured it perfectly, Elizabeth, in words and pictures.

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  15. Kay KMay 19, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    We have had rain for days its nice to see some sun shiney pictures !!! Looks like you all had a great day
    Many 1440 blessings to you

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  16. TrishMay 19, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    "..a lick the plate clean kind of day"
    Now aren't they simply the very best kind!
    This is lovely, Elizabeth :-)
    blessings..Trish

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  17. JoybirdMay 19, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Yay for yummy sunshine-y days topped with smores. And I'm likin' the new beachy header pic.

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  18. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Oh my...this truly was a delicious day!

    Thank you for sharing your bit of sunshine with me today :)

    Mrs. M.

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  19. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    :) love it!

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  20. ChristineMay 19, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    The pictures just oozed with LOVE!

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  21. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresMay 19, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Beautifully said and what a glorious day it was. Hope your weekend is filled with more sunshine and plate licking! :) Best wishes, Tammy

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  22. Mommy EmilyMay 20, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    oh elizabeth, these are the days that make the rest of life worth living, no? we're having one of these days too... the watermelon-eating, garden-planting, swimming in a pool kind of day. this, i hope, is what heaven will be like :)

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