Thursday, September 25, 2008

Defining Beauty...

Today we are learning about beauty. I took the kids outside and took some candid shots.

After coming back in, Miss Precious was a bit unhappy and so her big brother, Mr. Independent, gave her a hug.

"Mama, is a hug beauty?" he queried.

"Yes, honey. Loving another person is beauty."


Today, beauty was redefined for me...





















Ok, we are all squinting because it has started to rain during our little photo shoot...

















Can you hear beauty?
Listen as it gurgles in a baby’s giggle.
Can you see beauty?
Over there, caught in a joyous grin!
Can you feel beauty?
Snuggle into the warmth of a hug.
Can you touch beauty?
Marvel at the softness of a little hand in yours.
Can you taste beauty?
Encased in a kiss so sweet and tender.

True beauty is discovered in loving another person.


©J. N. Gallegos 2008

8 comments:

Melissa @ The Inspired Room said...

Such wonderful photos...truly beautiful post!

Blessings to you today, dear! Hope you find beauty all around you.

xoxo

Melissa

Jannak said...

Beautiful thoughts and I especially loved the last picture of the three kiddos looking up! Thanks! We haven't taken a walk in quite a while but I think we are going to give it a go, maybe even today!
I don't know about you but things have certainly gotten busy lately. Sorry I haven't been in touch.
Jannak

Anonymous said...

Those are sweet pictures! I enjoyed reading this!

Heidi Schulz said...

That post was beautiful.
And I love the shot of all three kids looking up.

RandomLifeUnit said...

What awesome pics! You guys are so adorable! You take the best pictures...;-)
You are cute in your glasses too. Good look for your teacher days now. :-)
I love the pic of Miss Precious!! What a dolly! And the boys are darling too...they are looking so grown-up lately. Their faces are maturing. Awwww!
The swingset looks like a smash-hit!
PS---have you had your dirt today??
lol Love you!

RandomLifeUnit said...

PS I like what Mr Independent said too...and the poem you wrote. Very poignant (sp?).

Anonymous said...

Mrs. Q,
Your pics....BEAUTY captured on film!

Rena

Sonya said...

What GREAT pictures of you and the kids!!!! Those smiles warm your heart!

Hugs!