6/30/2012

grateful for D going to the grocery store; for him cooking; for sleeping in; for a lazy Saturday and for shopping time with my mother-in-law and Mak. 

6/29/2012

grateful for a peer believing in me and taking a chance on my ability; for exciting possibilities; for girl talk; for an evening with friends; for drinks on the deck at sunset. beautiful. 

6/28/2012

grateful to witness a gorgeous sunrise; for the unique beauty of the desert; that somehow, I always have exactly what I need; for my neighbour for letting Reese play while I ran an errand and that my FL family and friends are safe.

6/27/2012

today, I am grateful for exciting possibilities; for Mak and Reese doing their best to get chores done; for D for helping them stay on track; for Mak being excited about tumbling; and for sore muscles. 

6/26/2012

today, I am grateful for the opportunity to learn; for a good workout; for being able to see Tawny; for crockpot chicken; and that my FL family and friends are safe. 

6/25/2012

today, I am grateful for my daddy's words; for fun pictures which is evidence of what a great run I had; for a safe trip back to Kennewick; for Reese's singing; and for my family being back together after a long weekend apart. 

6/24/2012

grateful today for sleeping in; breakfast out; a nice walk to the market; intuition and angelic protection; and a long warm epsom salt soak.

6/23/2012

grateful today for ability; for encouragement and support; for love; for amazing friends; for wonderful family. 

6/22/2012

grateful today for a rainy morning run with the gymnastics team; for Reese belting out tunes; for my southern heritage and country roots; for inspiration and for the power of the purple!

6/21/2012

today, I am grateful for my sister; for my daddy; for everyone that supports me in my running endeavors and believes in me; for beautiful memories and for my mama. 

6/20/2012

grateful today for songs that make me smile; for a visit to Dairy Queen with Mak and Reese; for the sweet sound of my girls's laughter; for their beautiful happiness; and for being needed to French braid their hair. 

6/19/2012

today, I am grateful for the sound of no tv; for open windows and cool breezes; for the sound of crickets chirping; for unbelievably amazing friends that lift me up whenever and as often as I need and always show unwavering support; and for my trainer. 

6/18/2012

today, I am grateful for healthy children; age appropriate behaviours;  for exciting opportunities for my nephew; for all my purple people and for the blessings I have received having been a part of team. 

6/17/2012

today, I am grateful for how blessed my family is; for a wakeup call from my sweet daddy; for the amazing man that he is; for everything he taught and instilled in me; and for D, for exhibiting the same qualities for our children. 

6/16/2012

today, I am grateful for an ugly run; for D and his friend, Brad, and their hard work; for a beautiful new living room floor; for new friends; for a fun evening. 

6/15/2012

today I am grateful for a fun diversion at work; for a quick phone call with my daddy; for D getting started on the new floor; for the weekend; and for my comfy bed. 

6/14/2012

today, I am grateful for sinus headache medicine; for lunch provided by work; for being able to leave early; for talks with Mak; and for a good dinner with the fam. 

6/13/2012

today, I am grateful for healthy food; for clean drinking water; for the ability to exercise; for massages; and for surprises - even though I really hate secrets. 

6/12/2012

today, I am grateful for Donnie continuing research and running around trying to figure out flooring options; for Mak being a good big sister and watching after Reese; for hearing my girls sing and laugh together; that my sister, Katie, Mak and I started our reading plans and are able to share this experience - even if it is remotely; for planning fun activities. 

6/11/2012

today, I am grateful for a busy day; for Mak getting her chores done; for D researching new flooring; that I found Cassie quickly after she got out of the yard; for a good Badger hike with Leisha. 

6/10/2012

today I am grateful that I could take my niece to church with us; that I have learned enough to create a clean eating meal plan for myself for this week; that I have the total support of my trainer; for my children; and for D taking time out of his day to mow the lawn. the things he does for our family are so appreciated. 

6/9/2012

grateful today for achieving my goal this season; for a hard sleep; for having Skye visit; for dinner at a friend's and for family time.

6/8/2012

today I am grateful for a quiet morning alone; for being able to treat Reese on her last day of school; for alternative treatment therapies for my aching body; for a nice visit with Leisha; for shopping with the fam. 

6/7/2012

grateful today for conversations with Reese... Reese: mama, how does Jesus make the rain fall from the sky? me: idk honey, why do you pray and ask Him? Reese: will he pray back and answer me?  for a follow up appt indicating no broken bones for Reese as a result of her falling off her scooter on Friday; for a week of rest; for dinner with the visiting out of town family; and for the blessing of witnessing a double rainbow. 

6/6/2012

grateful today to be able to watch my children grow; for freedom; for laughter; for butterflies; and for dreams. 

6/5/2012

today I am grateful for a conversation with a coworker that is training for the same marathon I am that validated the thoughts and feelings I've been having and confirms this is normal taper stuff; for an email from a customer thanking me for my professionalism and support; for extra time with Reese; for the yearbook staff at D's school recognizing what a great teacher he is and dedicating the yearbook to him; for Mak's feisty spirit; and for simple pleasures like watching baby kitties play. 

6/4/2012

today, I am grateful for my manager; for standing in the rain to meet Reese at her bus; for technology; for new fur-babies; and for D administering a shot to me even though he hates needles and it made him turn green.

6/3/2012

today, I am grateful for snuggling with my big girl; sleeping in; for a man that loves me enough to go to church and other activities, just because they are important to me; that he sets an example for his daughters of the kind of man they will someday seek that exhibits similar characteristics; and that he is a big softee. 

6/2/2012

today, I am grateful for a redeeming run in the rain; to be able to attend the Ki-be graduation and support John in his accomplishment; the be able to celebrate Alissa's birthday with Mak and Reese; to be able to celebrate Lisha's birthday with D, the girls and D's friends; and for a stretch with the yoga block that helps my muscles release. 

6/1/2012

today, I am grateful to be able to spend the day with Reese; for snuggling on the couch; for watching her shows; for an afternoon nap and for dinner out with the fam.