Today I've found joy in my kids -- they are outside as we speak, playing on the snow (note ON...it's a little crusty out there!); Emy is bending at the waist attempting to eat mouthfuls of it, Kristyn and Brady are throwing it and running and having a great time.

I've found joy in work -- shovelling the drive, helping the neighbor, going with the fam to get groceries, things that need to be done. Cleaning up a few spots in the yard, some mini-projects around the house...these things fill the joy-tank.

I've found joy in the sound of Kari napping on my shoulder, while I read a great book by a pastor in NYC.

I've found joy in the birds that live in our fenceline; the feeders have been a hopping place this afternoon, and I'm super happy that my fave little guys, the chickadees, have found their way back to my house! Every chance I get I'm sneaking a peek out the window to see who might be visiting...

Snow days are good days for the joy, ya think?