Playing catch

This afternoon I went out in the back yard with the boys so Mikey could go out and play, and I'd be out there with Samson, our lab pup, to keep an eye on him while the kids were out. The yard is wet from melted snow, and incredibly muddy. We started playing catch with a basketball..just me, E, I.J. and soon N joined in. I'd throw it to I.J., and he'd throw back to me. Then I'd throw it to E, and so forth. We were having such a good time..it was one of those moments that I just want to remember. I suddenly felt so overwhelmingly blessed just out there playing catch with my boys, it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Lord for our precious family!