Love Unhindered

We're strolling through the aisles in Publix, she waves fiercely to every stranger she meets, as though her tiny life depends on it.  Blowing kisses to the lucky few on the cereal aisle and flirting her way to a free cookie from the kind-eyed woman in the bakery- what was once a mundance chore, has become a chance to love, to connect.  I leave with a phone number of a sweet lady in her mid 60's begging to babysit and she leaves that store a much happier place than when we found it.
I could learn so much from her unhindered, unashamed, bold loving of people!

We make a stop on the way home at the assisted living home.  The minute she realizes where she is, she turns on the sunshine and contagious charm.  In the dining room, the residents half heartedly eat their food while she shows off her new tricks....both arms stretched wide over her head...touchdown!
(Pops taught her that one.)
The light that fills their eyes when she smiles at them is enough to make us come back every single week.

And I remember....her life is a light of His love, even in her small way.  

Elle makes friends wherever we go.
This little love of ours loves well.

Here are just a few pictures of our lately:

Elle and Miss Nancy at Mama's favorite store.

While I shop, Nancy babysits...it's wonderful!

Inside of this envelope, Elle holds the answer to the question...

baby brother or baby sister!

Fall park days are our very favorite!

Dancing with Daddy at a wedding.

She threw up her arms and found the beat.

On diaper duty already!

Ice cream for dinner in her PJ's on a Saturday night....always a good idea!