Sunsets from my patio

Today I am grateful for........

Erica driving Gail and I to and from Indy for our girls night out. Lots of conversation and laughter there and back. Girls night out in Indy, five beautiful women, adjoining rooms at the Hyatt, shopping, dinner, bar hopping, live music, giggling, free drinks, dancing our behinds off, walking back to the room barefooted in the streets :) Talking and giggling until we fell asleep.

Seeing "proper" Gail and Erica, and knowing they are human and have a history full of stories just like everyone else. Not being intimidated, ...trusting my new girlfriends.

Learning restrained sexiness from Gail, and stepping out of my box with Erica.

Talking with Steven Friday night after out girls night out, he got drawn into the crazy drunken giggling girls over the phone. Hearing him laugh, I love to hear him laugh.

My sister for keeping Taylor every other weekend when Ciarra comes which allows Taylor to spend time with her best friend and allows me to do things like girls night out in Indy.

Getting to see jones and Craig after the Ben Harper show,....all dressed up and looking good. Big hugs from them :)

Watching a movie with Kelsey Saturday, looking at each other and giggling during the funny parts.

A great night out Saturday night with Aaron, Mary, Melissa and Dave. Lots of Karaoke and laughter. Asking drunk people philosophical questions and loving the answers :)
Walking in and getting called Spanky by Moe, oh no it's spreading! My girlfriends gave me a stripper name (name of my first pet) aka spanky, and now there are people who only know me as spanky....funny.
A fantastic discount from Ed and Maggie at their restaurant, them calling ahead for us after our long night out. Each of us ordering something different and creating our own "table buffet" yeah, everyone sharing!

Sleeping on Mary's couch, soooooooo comfy.

A nice quiet day at home on Sunday. Planning our up coming week, who's practices are when, home work, etc.

Good "getting to know you" conversation with Aaron while watching another beautiful sunset from my patio on my comfy lawn chaise.

Being able to "pretend" my way to the ocean side while watching the sunset from the chaise on my patio.

Kenny Chesney's good time, beach songs. "No shoes, no shirt, no problem" :)

Getting to read about Shannon and Craig's training adventures on their glogs. Still in awe of their dedication and energy. Knowing my time is coming.

Gretchen and Jessica making up, yeah my girlfriends are girlfriends again. Gretchen's pregnancy going well.
Hearing Jessica laugh again. Seeing her bubbly personality return.

Losing power last thursday night, and the girls and I running through the dark house giggling. Looking out the windows and seeing the neighborhood completely dark. (we don't lose power often, our lines are underground) Finding flashlights and lighting candles together,...telling the girls "the power always comes back on as soon as you get all the candles lit", and it did :)

Creating a support group for myself of strong, intelligent, confident, caring women.

Email, myspace, and our glogs keeping me connected with so many people so easily.

Good things are happening for the people I love.

You my little chaise, you.