7.9.10

1. i am grateful to have a husband who thinks i'm passionate and appreciates it. even when it's about little (and big) things.

2. i am grateful for new jalapenos growing in my garden and (super excited!!!) yellow squash.

3. i am grateful that it's friday and i have a night out with the girls.

4. i am grateful for anti-inflammatories. much needed this morning.

5. i am grateful that i can hopefully finish painting my kitchen after the farmer's market tomorrow so i can put my kitchen back together. i'm so sick of the mess and not being able to cook properly.

7.8.10

1. i am grateful that he made it home safely last night after traveling.

2. i am grateful that it's almost the weekend.

3. i am grateful for my 5am workout. love to sweat.

4. i am grateful for peace and quiet today.

5. i am grateful for a girl's night out tomorrow and a husband who watches all the kids.

aloha

she thinks the tu-tu skirt is a grass skirt to do the hula.

i gotta say, i think the hula is way cuter!

7.7.10

1. i am grateful for blogs. i love to read blogs. but i shouldn't while working. i just get too sucked in.

2. i am grateful for my girl who just needed some "cuddles" last night...which really means delaying bedtime by making mama's heart melt.

3. i am grateful for yoga this morning. my mind wouldn't be quiet though.

4. i am grateful for him coming home tonight even though i won't see him until the morning.

5. i am grateful for my appointment today to be cracked up and put back into place again. it hurts so good.

let the sun shine in

“When the sun shines, it shines without any discrimination; it shines on every point of the country, every nook and corner. We should be like that.”

-The Dalai Lama

7.6.10

1. i am grateful for getting things done. my house is starting to come together!

2. i am grateful for my girl being so good yesterday while i painted all day. she was so content to be chill for once.

3. i am grateful that although i have a husband who travels a lot, he is home and not fighting a war.

4. i am grateful for the men and women who fight for our freedom and their families who stay strong and sometimes don't get to see their loved ones again.

5. i am grateful for freedom.

6. i am NOT grateful that i haven't gotten my fitbit yet. for real?!

happy birthday america