Bluebirds

I finally bought a mother's necklace for myself.  I always wanted one, but it felt so cheesy to buy my own.  Grandpa, the kids and I went to the Sundance Fall Festival saturday night.

I love Sundance.

I love Fall even more~

So while I was lingering with Henry, the girls came running...

with shouts and screams..."mom... a bluebird...we found a bluebird necklace for you."

I love bluebirds for reasons to complex to share...they are my symbol,

my reminder to be in the moment, to live each day with gratitude.

When I found the necklace, Savannah suggested having all of the kids initials attached,

It was perfect.

I also added the letter "J" for Joy.

Because that is what I feel when I am with my family.

~most of the time~ 

The lady who designed the necklace took small, dime size plates of silver

and then pounded in the letters with an old mallet.

It took a while.

Meanwhile my dad patiently waited with the kids.

and waited

and waited.

Sometimes you have to wait on Joy I guess,  but it always comes.

always.

Dad packed us a lunch.

I say he deserves as much joy as he can get, because since mom died he has turned his

grief into creating joy for all of his children.

I think he deserves a blue bird necklace too:)

~I love you Dad~