Arizona evening

As the sun went down in Arizona tonight, I left the dishes on the counter, grabbed my camera and took my little ones for a walk.

I slowed down and savored all the little things.  Able to see the beauty in everything and I drew in a deep breath.   A deep breath that has been a long time coming.

I was able to see clearly

Yellow flowers in my yard

A sunset that wrapped my world in color.

A three year old.   The one holding the car keys and want to "lock it" over and over again.

A 9 month old.   Putting everything in her mouth and anxious to start walking.

Little fingers working a lock.

And, as I stepped inside my outlook was different.   Brighter and more focused.

We had work to do.

Gabriel designed and baked a "rainbow cake" earlier in afternoon.   It needed some frosting.   

I just stood and watched my boys.  

And, so my night ended in sunsets and sweets.    And, I am beyond thankful!