Gifts

We took a break for a little while as summer ended and the school year began, but we are back at it, listing our blessings, writing them down to help us remember to be thankful.  

Saturday brought a tremendous gift of cooler weather, a much-needed break from months of days so hot you were uncomfortable with just a few minutes outside!

We headed to the zoo, a family favorite spot, and were delighted with a grizzly bear wading in the water, some new clouded leopards to admire, and giraffe antics as three of them tried to lick out of the same hanging bucket, among other delights!

I even caught this precious view of my 7 year old and my 5 year old walking with their arms around each other inside one exhibit:

We wrapped up the day with dinner out, the gifts of no cooking or dishes!