I accidentally took this photo with my phone yesterday after our big family Thanksgiving meal.
The randomness of this picture is so appropriate, such a nice thing to find I didn't know I had. A single image that like a lasso pulls every feeling from that moment into one neat pile.
Ivy on my mom's lap, my dad's feet while he naps full-bellied in the chair, the peacefulness surrounding my new daughter and the hint of promise ahead of us...
On the way home last night, just before the sunset I looked out my window and could feel the bigness of this life. In that instant I felt that if this was it, if this was all there was to it- nothing more and nothing less- I am happy. I will take this. I am content.
Oh, this brought on the tears. Such a touching post. Ivy is just so beautiful. I can't get over how perfect she is.
ReplyDeleteThis too brings tears to my eyes, your passion for life is so wonderful! If we all could be in a place where we could say that "if this was it, I am happy" I think I will make a poster of this and hang it in my house --- and make it my goal to feel this way as often as possible!
ReplyDeleteI also love this post. You dad's feet make me laugh 'cause they look exactly like where my dad's were after dinner!
ReplyDeleteI love photos like this--where something precious and candid is caught--
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
So beautiful. What a great picture!! Gotta love a little family time with the grandparents.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful sweet post of reflection!
ReplyDeleteI have a big smile on my face.
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Jenn
great shot!
ReplyDeleteShe is so sweet! It is so amazing what sometimes the fleeting and mundane things actually means so much than imagined :) I'm glad you had such a very lovely Thanksgiving.
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You said it all!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh...
ReplyDeleteShe's growing into her own little person. Adorable little face. And as always you have such a way with words.
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Somehow she knew you were taking that pic - looking straight at your phone. She's precious! And capturing the moment just as it is - nearly impossible :)
ReplyDeleteOh, all that you can see in a photo. You've got a great eye for life.
ReplyDeleteThis was beautiful- sweet, wonderful, so true thoughts.
ReplyDeleteLove it! And how'd she
ReplyDeleteget so big already? Love those cheeks!
The feeling of contentment is such a great gift- like all is as it should be and you can see and feel grateful for the blessings. I'm glad you had a good day and were able to enjoy the "bigness" of life.
ReplyDeleteLove the baby, we were blessed to have 4 that age at our Thanksgiving gathering, we had an unfortunate deleting incident so we'll have to try for a picture at Christmas. For now I'll enjoy yours.
ReplyDeleteMy Dad, who's gone now, taught all eleven of us that feet were a symbol of posterity. Your picture is beautiful and profound.
what a sweet photo, and a beautiful post. i am glad to hear you had a wonderful holiday with your family! we had a great day too~ we really do have so much to be thankFULL for!!
ReplyDeletexo,
erika
I love your blog. It is so touching. You have a great passion for your life. It is so wonderful seeing someone that doesnt take it for grand it
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet.
ReplyDeleteWow, Ivy is growing up so quickly - she looks so big in that picture :)
ReplyDeleteGush! She's so beautiful. And how wonderful to be surrounded by your family. Take it, for sure.
ReplyDeleteSteph! There is no way enough time has gone by for her to be that big. NO WAY. She is just yummy, from head to toe. That face is beyond precious. I love all the little bits of your family around you, that's what it's all about.
ReplyDeleteLove!
A child can indeed complete a family. I feel the same way after I had my daughter. It feels that everything is in its proper place. Good luck to us mommies!
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