We all just may explode with joy!

 Today we all just may explode with joy! 

 #lettingjoyin (It's been nearly three years!!!)

Coversations with Austris!

 Coversations with Austris! The last few days feel especially saturated with his zingers. 

 #lettingjoyin

This is happening!

 This is happening! 'No winter lasts forever, no spring skips its turn.' #lettingjoyin Not pictured but equally joyous: air that smells like dirt, a choir of birdsong and such bold warmth from the sun that I'm certain this afternoon I'll be leaving my jacket at home. 

Never stop learning!

 Never stop learning! #lettingjoyin

Exciting firsts for children who don't really remember life before lockdowns!

Exciting firsts for children who don't really remember life before lockdowns! Dainis woke up with a whoop of joy this morning - today is his friend's birthday party! Kids sure know how to let joy in and let it right out again! And it is absolutely contagious! #lettingjoyin

My bed and my pink blanket!

 My bed and my pink blanket! Because when the bug finally takes mom down too, this is the one and only thing that feels good. #stilllettingjoyin

Fresh peppermint tea!

 Fresh peppermint tea! Just the thing on a rainy afternoon. #lettingjoyin Also, BLT's in the works for dinner - with fresh L. Thank you, Kristina M. Anderson and Aaron Anderson for the gift of fresh greens yearround!