Simple Moments

Memories are formed from simple moments and the greatest moments in life are sometimes the simplest.  As the summer days are passing by, I am enjoying the everyday moments that really are so simple.  I love when life slows down and allows me to look around and be grateful for these simple moments.  It is these simple moments in life that make me smile and make me feel so blessed and beyond grateful.  Below are some pictures of the most recent moments from our summer.

"It's not happiness that brings us gratitude.

It's gratitude that brings us happiness."

Time with family - a BBQ and visit

My Grandma Martha visiting

My Auntie Lee with George and Grams

My cousin Helen with her boyfriend Alex

Helen playing with the kids on the trampoline (in her dress)

The closest these two get to feeling like they have a dog

Putting my feet up in front of the fire 

while enjoying a glass of wine and a good book

Baking with my daughter

Jaret solving his Rubik's Cube

Terry bought him the 4x4 after he mastered the 2x2 and 3x3

He solves them using algorithms and can do this one in less than two minutes

Kirra has learned to do the monkey bars

Swimming Lessons @ Bowview Pool

Kirra passed Level 1 and 2

Jaret passed Level 5 and 6