So peaceful

I just absolutely love this picture.  It was included on a CD that my aunt gave me this weekend of pictures from when she and my dad were kids.  I find the setting so serene and tranquil, and the fact that it shows my dad on the water is just icing on the cake.  This picture must be about 50 years old, but is truly timeless.

This is going to be one of our busier days in this pretty busy week.  Lately I've been going back to sleep after everyone leaves for school, but I was expecting someone to drop by between 7 & 8 this morning so I was up and 'em early.  One of the many blessings of our home is that the neighborhood is so very quiet.  The mornings are especially so.  I have spent the last hour+ just listening to the birds chirp and the squirrels scurry.  I can't think of many other more peaceful ways to begin the day!