<img once again, i am linking up with jesslyn amber to appreciate all of the simple things in life that i am thankful for this week...♥ breakfast. i make adam & the kids breakfast every {weekday} morning. lately, i've been on an omelet kick. whipping the eggs with some half & half makes a difference. ♥ awesome, awesome friends. seriously, y'all. they know who they are. in fact, i get to hang out with one of them this weekend {cough*rb*cough}.♥ silk almond milk - dark chocolate. it's stupid good.♥ seeing my pups snuggled up together in their 'house.'♥ strawberries topped with freshly whipped cream. if you don't already whip your own, you should. trust me. ♥ live music. i can't wait to see jackass flats this saturday!♥ watching harry potter movies with my son. i … [Read more...]

it's been a couple weeks since i last participated. and, considering i've been kind of mopey & down in the dumps lately, i feel the need to do this. i have to do this. after all, there is so much to be thankful for, right?as jesslyn amber says..."let's forget the hustle and bustle.let's put away our troubles and worries.let's be thankful for our life.and the simple things."so what have i appreciated this week?breakfast for dinner. mmm, maple pancakes & bacon!old school 90210 reruns. a job interview.*snuggles with the pups.coffee with two amazing friends - my favorite beach bum & my favorite trucker wifelistening to back to black. may amy rest in peace.losing just our electricity during monday night's crazy storms.spending time at my mother in law's house on sunday & … [Read more...]

happy thursday, y'all.  it's time - once again - to link up with jesslyn amber & remember what matters the most...simple, lovely things i'm celebrating this week...the short week. even though long, holiday weekends seem to make tuesdays feel like mondays, it's always nice to wake up knowing that you're one day closer to another weekend.having my kids home. they had a GREAT time traveling with their grandparents, but our home is definitely a home once again. heading to the beach on a rainy sunday morning only to have the clouds part, the sun come out & catch a cooler full of these guys & gals:spending a very BUSY fourth of july weekend with friends & family.having a date night with my husband...and knowing that in a few weeks we'll be having another date night.listening to … [Read more...]

i'm following my favorite workaholic momma's lead & linking up with jesslyn amber to share with you all some of the things that i'm appreciative for this week.  sometimes in life, we need to slow down & realize that it's the simple things in life that really matter the most.this week i'm appreciative for...a quiet, semi-clean home. that will all change this weekend...phone calls from my kids oozing with excitement about standing on the hurricane deck at niagara falls during the cave of the winds tour.my awesome parents who have not only kept my children for the last two weeks, but have also traveled with them to boston & toronto.walks on the beach with this guy & these two pups:meeting new friends & having the opportunity to spend time with a good friend.hearing color … [Read more...]