What a great scripture to start the day! Thanks, Bible Gateway.

It’s been a busy morning so far around Maul-Hall, thanks to the presence of Ms. Beks. Oh, she’s nothing but joy, but it’s a full-contact, constant attention quality of joy. Right now, for example, she’s sitting in my lap right here at the computer. Tough to find the right keys!

Our granddaughter woke up well before we were ready to get breakfast, but she quite happily sat in her bed with an armful of books. Two and a half is a wonderful age, so full with curiosity, and grace, and joy.

• “CURIOSITY, and GRACE, and JOY!” Listen up, presidential candidates, pay attention to the kids, and learn to approach this life – and your relationship to this world – with a little more curiosity, and grace, and joy!

Now she’s reminding me about my promise to go to the park, and outside it’s 65-degrees and sunshine; it’s a no-brainer, isn’t it? Enjoy a few photos and stay tuned for a more substantial blog post later in the day…

… Or maybe not!

at church

at great-grandparents’ home

early morning building

fun in the park

chalk fun with grandmama

ready for bed at the end of the day