{A Week of Gratitude (in pictures)}:the chance to visually reflect on my daily blessings; an opportunity to let the good in my life soak deep in my memory; a moment to appreciate the happiness that surrounds me; a chance to acknowledge how incredibly beautiful this life really is

Sunday: Listening to the sweet chatter of this little one playing with her dolls.

Monday:  An afternoon at the beach with some of our favorite people.

Tuesday:  Another sunny, beautiful beach day.

Wednesday:  A round of Wildcraft!

Thursday:  An afternoon with a gallon jug of giant bubbles.

Friday: A chance to see an age-old Navy tradition (Bart’s change of command), hug old friends, and chat with Mom and Dad for a bit.

Saturday:  Saturday night Mass.