When we arrived back in Pittsburgh last Saturday after a week away, there was a lot of catching up to do. The house was a wreck and I now had a large suitcase worth of dirty laundry. In the midst of the chaos, I took some time to notice the little things:
1. The color green: Morning came bright and early after a exhausting day of traveling on Saturday. For some reason my window shades were up so when I opened my eyes on Sunday, I was met with the most lush, green foliage. The green is so bright here in Pittsburgh and our back hill comes up to my bedroom eye-level so I just laid and looked at the weeds overtaking my backyard. But in some way, all the green, offset by a few bright purple rhododendron blooms was breath-taking. I’ve been admiring the green all week.
2. The smell of the ocean: yeah, I know. Weird to say upon our return, but when I opened our suitcases on Sunday the smell of the ocean came spilling out. I took in a deep breath and took one last whiff of the ocean breeze.
3. Our wildlife: Mexico has a lot of lizards and some very pretty birds. We have deer. Monday I took a few minutes to watch a deer grazing on some tree leaves in our backyard. Thursday, I watched a mother robin carry a wiggling warm into the bush by our deck to feed her babies. I’ve been wondering where her nest was. I saw her in the spring… so fat…. I’ve never seen a bird so fat… I knew she must be ready to lay eggs. I hope to catch a glimpse of her little broad soon. Thursday morning, I turned on the bathroom fan at 5:30 am to shut out the noise of the morning birds singing. I wasn’t quite ready to get up.
It’s now Friday and we have company coming in for the weekend. After a hot and sunny week, it looks like we’ll have a weekend of rain and chill. Boo. But the visit from our friends will make up for it. What are you doing for Memorial Day?
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Been a long time follower of your beautiful family, but this is my first comment. Isn’t is wonderful when we stop to really look at and enjoy all of God’s creation?? I live in the mountains of Northern California and every day I get the privledge of seeing many wonderful creatures and plants that God made. Just like Ryan is a miracle, all of creation is, as well. I am glad you took a few minutes to enjoy it. I wish you a wonderful weekend with your family and visitors. You and your family are always in my prayers.
Peggy – Thanks so much for commenting!! Good to hear from a long-time reader.
We spent Memorial Day with you guys last year, swimming in our pool because it was hot and sunny! Different this year, eh? Am now just getting caught up on your blog….about Henry being in the hospital, and your trip to Mexico. Wow! ~liz
i LOVE the smell of the ocean. thanks for reminding me 🙂