1. Getting up early…What a good time to get things done!
2. I took my dog for two nice walks today…It’s so good for both of us. :)
3. Our front porch
4. Meal planning…I don’t always do it, but it is a good thing! Lol
5. Making a shirt for myself
6. My next door neighbor, Barb
7. Talking to my mom
8. Keeping my unpleasant mood in check…
9. More broccoli from the garden…It’s the best!
10. Logan reading his National Geographic Kids <3
1. I am so grateful for the times when my husband understands my quirks. :)
2. He talked me through an anxious drive this morning…I was in the middle of nowhere and unsure of where I was going.
3. Making it safe and sound to watch Logan swim…and back home
4. A clean bill of health for my dog…We discovered a strange lump on her side and the biopsy showed it’s nothing to worry about.
5. I like her vet. He is funny.
6. He said her weight is just right…He wouldn’t want to see her gain any weight, but he wouldn’t want to see her go on a diet. He’s put her on diets before. <3
7. Knowing that people were praying for her…God, I love that sweet animal. (in case you all haven't noticed ;))
8. The Tour de' France…My husband and son love to watch it so much, that we're actually watching last year's tour while we wait for this year's. LOL
9. More rain…
10. Logan chose to stay home tonight instead of going to Ellie's house.
1. A visit to the dog groomer…Sugaree is looking good!
2. Perfect timing
3. Prayer
4. Finally getting some much needed rain…I am so happy for our garden!
5. Logan getting over being disappointed
6. Reliable friends
7. A break in the rain that allowed for a nice walk with my dog <3
8. Thunder that rolls in slowly
9. Homemade macaroni and cheese
10. Ellie spotted me on the front porch while I was waiting for Logan to come home, and she came to wait with me. <3
1. It has been so nice and hot…I moved my tie-dye operation out of the basement and onto the deck.
2. I could sit out there ALL day…I actually did for a good part of yesterday and today.
3. Taking a break and digging in the dirt
4. The workers from the power company that worked into the wee hours of the morning to restore our power
5. Enjoying a campfire in our fire pit
6. Logan was so excited to pick out Ellie’s birthday gift. :)
7. Ellie shares her birthday with my dog. Lol
8. Doing what I can and being okay with what I can do…
9. Surprises
10. Decisions that take a load off
1. Feeling better…I was so tired after our strawberry experience. I think in the future, I am boycotting strawberry jam. Lol
2. Our garden looks so neat and tidy…I am so grateful that we have somehow been able to keep up with the weeds.
3. Email…I am grateful that it is so easy to share photos with a far away friend (even if the photos were posting upside down). <3
4. Online shopping…and quick shipping
5. My mom made it home, safe and sound.
6. Discovering new interests
7. A nice chat with my next door neighbor, Fred
8. Fresh eggs…one of my favorite things
9. I am grateful for learning to keep my mouth shut, when it's for the best. :)
10. Thinking outside the box…
1. My mom, Logan, and I picked 78 pounds of strawberries! Yikes!
2. I am so glad that we went early in the morning before it got too hot.
3. Logan was miserable, but he managed to do a pretty good job of picking. He sure earns his allowance. <3
4. The nice and funny ladies that checked us out after we had finished picking…They were impressed with what we picked!
5. Strawberry jam…We made two batches. For some reason strawberry jam doesn't agree with me…Today I am going to try it again and I WILL figure out how to get perfect jam!!! I do have some delicious strawberry syrup, though. Lol
6. My husband helped us get all the berries prepared. What didn't go for jam or get set aside for eating fresh (and shortcake :) ) are already in the freezer.
7. Strawberry Shortcake…Such a treat!
8. Planning ahead…I try to eat seasonally, so I am grateful that we are able to put up fruits and vegetables when they are in season. I do complain about the work sometimes, but I will be happy in the winter. I will be happy in the winter. I will be happy in the winter. I have to keep reminding myself! :)
9. A friend with chicken wants to barter for vegetables. AND her kids like okra…That horrible, prolific little vegetable.
10. Dealing with strawberries for 10 hours and still getting a nice dog walk in, just before dark. Yay for both of us!
1. Going with the flow as plans keep changing…I think we’ve got it, now! :)
2. Trying to be smooth and take a sneaky picture of the mailman to send to his daughter…I wasn’t able to get one, but I did amuse myself. Lol
3. Oh man…I picked a ton of broccoli from the garden. I tried freezing it for the first time. It’s so exciting to grow food!
4. My sweet dog loves broccoli and enjoyed eating it fresh from the garden…My husband reminded me about the time I fed her snap peas from the garden and how after that she would pick them and eat them. I thought it was cute, but he didn’t!
5. My mom is coming to pick strawberries and make jam. We don’t grow our own strawberries, but there is a plan in the works…
6. Getting messages from people who saw my work and are interested in getting some for themselves…How exciting!
7. My husband…Learning and growing <3
8. Living close to the nicest park in our area…It's soon to be home to a three acre dog park!
9. People who have a reasonable amount of control over their dogs…Sometimes Sugaree is a stinker, but I am so grateful that she behaves on leash (most of the time!).
10. Taking the time to pause and appreciate my surroundings…
1. The sound of my son’s laughter…He’s always been such a happy boy. <3
2. Taking pictures of my dog…She's such a joy!
3. Brainstorming with a friend…It's so much fun to listen and give input about upcoming projects.
4. Gardening as a family…It's so rewarding.
5. Finding out what a good and trustworthy friend Logan is
6. Listening to that inner voice even when I would rather ignore it…It's always for the best, but not always easy!
7. I took a nice long nap this afternoon.
8. To do lists
9. Finding a way to help someone in need
10. Gratitude <3
1. Having Logan home safe and sound…He and Ellie went for a bike ride and when it started getting dark, we started to panic. The two dads were out on bikes looking for them while Ellie’s mother and I were driving around, looking for them. At 10:00 they showed up just when we had gone into full freak out mode…I have never been so relieved! It is not like them to pull such a stunt, but apparently they had quite a little adventure. <3
2. My husband remained calm and was sure that they were safe. He was out on his bike when I called him to say they were home, and he was amazing.
3. Taking Wayne out for Father's Day brunch with money I earned…
4. The nice talk I had with Ellie's mom about what an important relationship our kids have…
5. The cute little homeschool girl that I met in Oberlin. She was set up across from me, selling jewelry that she made. Of course I bought a bracelet from her. She was the same age as Logan and reminded me of him and his cookie sales. :)
6. Having enough money to pay the bills and keep up our old house…As much as I really couldn't stand military life, I'm glad he served long enough to retire.
7. Getting up early in the morning and getting things done
8. Taking the rest of the day off
9. Logan's full social calendar…He is so amazing!
10. Evening dog walks…
1. A nice quiet morning with my husband…Sitting close, sipping coffee, and verbally expressing my gratitude for him. I am so grateful that our sweet boy has his daddy.
2. My dad. He is always there for me. It is such a blessing to know that I can always trust and count of both of my parents.
3. They both traveled an hour to help me set up and tear down my booth, yesterday. For the eight hours in between they just hung out under a shade tree, enjoying the sights and sounds of the festival.
4. Oberlin, OH…It was my first time there, and I sold more dyes than I ever have! It was a beautiful day, and I met the most wonderful people. I came home and told my husband that I would like to live there. What a neat little town!
5. My dog was so excited to see me when I got home, that after she said hello, she started doing laps…So funny! <3
6. My husband sending me text messages to keep me updated on Logan's swim meet…I hate missing his events, but I love being kept up to date on how he's doing. I think it is good for him to be with just his dad, though…and good for me to do my thing. :)
7. Driving a long way, to an unfamiliar destination…by myself. It didn't used to be a big deal, but it is a big deal.
8. There are seven heads of broccoli out in the garden that need to be picked!
9. Our garden…I'm so grateful that we are able to grow our own food.
10. Love <3