There is Beauty Everywhere... Just Look Thru a Child's Eyes

When our Realtor brought us to visit our house for the first time, she did not mention to us that it was located in a questionable neighborhood.  Being from another state, we were unaware of the area that we were interested in. We simply arrived at the house and fell in love with it. I can say, for me, I just thought every neighborhood in this southern city was a little dusty and "tumbleweedy."  The block seemed quiet enough. And there were plenty of families standing around. 

Well... After moving in and living here for a few years, we're figuring out the many colors that our neighborhood has to reveal.  Our strong Christian faith has driven us to persevere through all of the debauchery that is prevalent here.  Our strong commitment to teaching our children to love and be respectful to all people also drives us daily.

Today the kids and I took a walk around the neighborhood.  The Monster is just getting the hang of his little legs and he wanted to do it all by himself.  That was fun!

Yes, the Princess is wearing a tutu. She does that sometimes.

This is the root of a tree that stood on the side of our neighbors' house.  There was a storm last week and when we returned home, this tree was on it's side.  I drove by this tree today. How long has it been like this?  The homeowners have to clear the part of the tree that is on their property first. So sad.

When people don't want something they just throw it out. They don't wait for the appointed dates for bulk pick up.  Sometimes piles like this stay out for weeks.

These kids could care less right now about the trash that impedes their neighborhood walks.  I adore the innocence in their eyes; and the silliness.

Happiness is A YELLOW TUTU!

Brother and Sister love!

They enjoyed their walk together and finished it hand-in-hand.  Life is beautiful to these three. I pray that we can nurture their love for life for many years. 

It is the little things that make them happy. The Monster found this rock and was taken by it. I love that he and his siblings can appreciate the simplest things.