August 20,

"Dream as you will live forever, live as you will die today." ~ James Dean

This quote captured my attention today. Looking around my home this morning, it is easy to fill a to-do list for the day with the things that were not finished yesterday. Sitting outside on the deck enjoying the peace that a morning can bring, invites me to add a different range of things to my list and encourages me to leave time for the unexpected moments that can make a day memorable and special. This quote certainly speaks to that. Mary Oliver ends her poem, The Summer Day with the question, 'Tell me, what it is you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?’ There is so much to do in life and so little time. Life is out there just begging us to dive in, enjoy, serve, love and live.

This image was incredibly fun to take of Henry at his 4th birthday party. Henry is a big part of our Colorado family. His party had a Batman theme, but here he was captured taking time to enjoy his skateboard. His passion of four years of life dominates this image. If there was a poster child for childlike enthusiasm this fun, sweet little guy would be the perfect candidate. Everything he does, he does with gusto.

I am grateful for this day and the opportunities within it.

"Look, and look again.
This world is not just a little thrill for your eyes. -
It’s more than bones.
It’s more than the delicate wrist with its personal pulse.
It’s more than the beating of a single heart.
It’s praising.
It’s giving until the giving feels like receiving.
You have a life- just imagine that!
You have this day, and maybe another, and maybe
Still another…” ~ Mary Oliver

Peace.