All My Birds in the Nest.....

This morning, my daughter and I went to visit her pony and she had a riding lesson.

It was a gorgeous morning, pleasantly brisk with a twilight-like sunlight.  

It was lovely...

Then all five of us piled in the car, like old times.  All five of us in tow, we went to visit my in-laws.  We spent a lovely afternoon with them, catching up on the last week or so, eating snickerdoodle cookies.  

Also.......lovely.....

Finally the five of us, including my "post wisdom teeth" sophomore, headed out for pizza!

It is truly a holistic experience for me when we spend time together as a family.  When all five of us are connected and present.  When we can laugh at our synchronicities that seem to remain cohesive no matter how long we have been apart.  When we can recognize the individuality of our unique "buttons".....When we can find humor in the navigation and predictability of each of our "landmines".....

This is what makes us a family.....

These are the moments that bind us together....

There are great memories in the special vacations shared or the special events we celebrate together....            ..

But sometimes, it these small, unplanned moments that are the most priceless.....

I will rest my head tonight being so thankful for this family I am so lucky to call mine....