Picking Wildflowers

I am so thankful that I work part time which allows me to spend a lot of time with Claire!  I do find myself completely exhausted after a day with her, but I wouldn’t trade my time with her for anything!  I love that during our days together she is constantly reminding me that the little things in life are really what are important.

Since day 1 Claire has preferred to spend all of her time outdoors.  One thing we really enjoy together is going for ATV rides around fields or through the woods.  We love to look for geese or ducks on the pond or pick wildflowers.  There are so many wildflowers blooming this summer and we find them everywhere in the woods.  During our ATV rides Claire yells at me when she wants me to stop to pick her wildflowers. 

By the time we get back to the house she always has a beautiful colorful wildflower bouquet and she is completely tickled to have it!  She beams with delight as she shows off her bouquet to the dogs, or Daddy, or whoever happens to be at the house.  Claire’s appreciation of the simple things in life keeps me grounded and keeps me smiling J  What an amazing blessing she continues to be!