Last weekend was full of blessing. Saturday, The Princess and I attended the shower of my brother's bride-to-be. The Princess will be the flower girl in their wedding. . . we hope. As I've said before, at least she'll dress the part. And I have the honor and delight of being a bridesmaid (I get to play dress-up!). The happy day is in June, and we're all looking forward to it.
(Isn't she lovely?)
The Bride's birthday, along with several other family members, including The Stinker's, is in May (today, in fact). So my parents invited her family to join our crazy crew for a birthday bash down at the picnic site my dad has been creating. He's picked a beautiful spot on the farm where the creek runs through, and there is the perfect combination of open space and shade.
My dad has installed rope swings (one for getting wet and one for staying dry), a volleyball net, a basketball goal, a two-seater swing and a baby swing. He's built a screened shelter house for stashing food and a fire pit for roasting it. It's party-perfect.
There was a moment as my favorite middle nephew was playing in the creek with Baby Girl (they are crazy about each other) that my heart was overwhelmed with blessing, and I just had to lift a hand in quiet praise.
It was a moment, a day, a weekend of complete happiness. And I owe that happiness and those gifts to the Giver of all good things, the Father of heavenly lights.
And you? What has made you happy this week?
Please share some happy. It's Friendly Friday, after all, and I really want to know.
*Today I'm joining Amanda for Friday Focus. She's a sweet, creative friend in Australia who invited me to join a new group in which to share how God has worked in our lives that week. Go visit!*
