sunshine layouts!
I am from the souls of sandals, from chlorine and old jeans. I am from the sandpapered burnt glow of a bonfire. I am from the heart of laughter, freckles, and old summer days. I am from the bean, hibiscus, willow trees and tomato, lily, tall grass. I am from the Thanksgiving feast and the colored language, from Marie and Diane and The McLean's. I am from the 'go to sleep late, rise early' and 'pray before you dream'. From 'thinking before you speak' and 'be thankful for what you have'. I am from Baptist, Protestant, Lutheran, or just believe at all. I'm from the old city of St. Paul Park, and a far away village, cheesy potatoes and special hot-dishes. From singing all wrong lyrics to any song with Dad, the road trip with twelve in a crowded van. I am from Grandma's crammed living room for that one football game, fishing and shopping, and a new picture of the family as it grows every year.
