We had a nice day today. David was home from work, so he occupied Ian for quite a bit of time. I got the planting done in the front of the house. I put the pink and white begonias in front by the garage and the marigolds around the light pole. Hopefully everything will grow. I love the hot weather, but the plants do need some rain. We cooked out again again tonight, this time steaks for us and hot dogs for Ian. Very yummy.

When we were getting Ian ready for bed, I noticed that one of the fish he won at the Lilac Festival this year had died. David took care of it, giving it the traditional "burial at sea." Ian doesn't seem too upset about it, although I know he feels bad.

And now I'm supposed to be working on my sermon for Sunday, which is on gratitude. One of the resources I'm using is a blog called "The Happiness Project" and the author recommends using a journal that you just write briefly in about your day and/or something that you are grateful for.

Today I'm grateful for my life with Ian and David. I've truly been blessed.