A bunch of gratitude

Today I'm grateful for ...


Life returning to my yard and my home.

Josh Josh Josh, listening to me, encouraging me, gently nudging me, motivating me, sharing with me, enjoying with me, standing beside me, backing me up, being supportive, laughing with me, loving me the way I am.

My new birthday ring! It's beautiful, unusual, and I'm incredibly grateful.

A fantastic birthday weekend for Taylor and Calli. They had a great time. They got makeovers at Merle Norman, then we went to lunch, then home and all Taylor's friends came over for a cookout and sleepover. They climbed trees, chatted on the deck, played flashlight tag and other various games, made smores, and had lots of fun. I enjoyed listening to them giggle, and nobody cried which is a big deal when you get that many girls together :)

Completing three more paintings, and preparing to start another.

My yard coming together. ...Calli and Taylor's help weeding and planting in my flowerbeds on Sunday, they worked hard.

Josh coming home early from the track on Sunday to spend more time at home. I was thrilled to see him.

Creating time amidst the chaos of family life for Josh and I to get in some one on one time. Plans to ride to Zionsville this weekend to visit some art galleries, do some shopping, visit a park or two and enjoy our time together.

Josh and I communicating and working towards finding a balance between, family time, self time, couple time, friends time, and work time. It's been so hard to find time for everything. Creating a schedule helps and planning in advance (which is something I'm really bad at, but working on).

The beauty, and serenity I find in my yard.

Pictures of Sadie on Michelle's glog, I love that dog :) She's so sweet.

Plans in the works for a family trip to Kings Island this summer! My mom and Dennis, Traci, Tim and DJ, Lisa, Billy, Kyleigh, and Ciara, Josh, Kelsey, Taylor, Calli, and I!

Creating a life I love, bit by bit.

Good things happening for the people I love.

You my little bit of serenity, you.