give thanks to the Lord for he is good; his love endures forever

11. the most important men in my life

12. the ingenuity of a six-year-old determined to gut a pumpkin without actually touching the slimy goop

13. consistent outdoor accessories of a two-year-old...rain boots and a bicycle helmet

14. neighborhood kids spilling out of our backyard in a game of hide-and-seek

15. my little one's beaming smile, through wild wisps of hair, after waking from a nap

16. the strength and comfort of his close hugs

17. the best granola

18. sleepy baby, mavis, & henry...cherished doll-babies in this house

19. cool mornings and sunny, warm afternoons..."california weather"

20. little girls choosing instrumental music for their "shows"