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Joy Pockets

Walking with my son along the country lanes when the "soft" rain is falling
and smelling the sweetest air imaginable,
crisp, clean, grassy earthy scents...........
A lovely message from a sweet friend.
Spending quiet time in a comfy chair, knitting and reading and just doing whatever takes my fancy.
Having girlie time with my lovely daughter and laughing till we cry! Finding out that I still had €10 on a gift card
I had forgotten about!

Enjoying dinner with family relaxing, laughing and sharing stories together.
Admiring the poppy seed heads that now appear in the garden. It may not be sunny here or very hot but it is home and I'm very happy here.
~ Fiona ~

I'm linking with Monica for
see what others have enjoyed this week!
Posted by Raindrops and Daisies Labels: Joy Pockets 
That's true success isn't it - being content and appreciating the lovely things in our lives. You are a very fortunate woman.

5 August 2011 at 17:05 
Joy pockets..how lovely! I think we should all have them...it would be a lovely new fashion accessory...


5 August 2011 at 18:04 Annabella said...

Your pockets of joy are lovely - I would love to wander along a country lane in soft rain...but I like the rain anytime! Relaxing and having dinner with family and friends while sharing stories is one of the loveliest things to do..

5 August 2011 at 18:46 
What sweet and lovely pockets! I feel calm just reading them! Enjoy your weekend!

5 August 2011 at 19:14 ArtMuseDog and Carol said...

What delightful Joy Pockets ~ glad you had a good week! namaste, Carol ^_^ from Joy Pockets at Bohemian Twilight ~ My blog is A Creative Harbor ~ come visit ~ thanks

5 August 2011 at 21:59 
Lovely pockets, especially the soft rain falling while walking with your son :). Quiet time and knitting, miss that a bi lately...and finding money on a giftcard--wonderful!!

5 August 2011 at 22:52 Manzanita said...

You are very fortunate, indeed, that you recognize the great wealth you have in your family. Such a blessing.

5 August 2011 at 23:07 My Grama's Soul said...

I love the name of your blog.....and I loved this post.



5 August 2011 at 23:59 
i love the girlie times with my daughter too!

6 August 2011 at 02:26 Bethe77 said...

I love it this joy pockets Fiona.
A lovley message from a friend girlie time what is better than those.

6 August 2011 at 06:36 Little Dotty Bird said...

What lovely pockets!, I love walking down the country lanes here after its rained , you can really smell all the hedgerow flowers and the earthy smells of moss and wood.. just as well to enjoy it really as I think Cornwall probably gets as much rain as you over in Ireland!! I cant wait until eating dinner becomes a relaxing and enjoyable times...its usually mess and chaos with my two (2 & 4 yrs!!). Thanks for visiting my blog, enjoy your weekend, lisa x

6 August 2011 at 14:52 Monica {bohemian twilight} said...

it's so fun finding forgotten gift certificate's or a small note in an old jacket lol

crisp clean air like that also makes my day.

6 August 2011 at 16:16 
Hello, from the States! Love your beautiful puppies. Signed on as a follwoer, too! Andrea @ townandprairie

8 August 2011 at 12:37 Boho mom said...

awww...nothin better than female bonding with our daughters...and finding $$ you didn't expect is one of my own greatest joys!

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