Being happy isn’t so much about the big, extraordinary events in our lives, it happens when we recognize all of the little ordinary things that make us smile. The thank you notes category is all about appreciating the little things that make us smile every day and expressing gratitude for them.
This Friday Favorites crosses the border from magical Mazatlan back to home sweet home. And if you ask me, both sides are pretty great. I hope we never reach a point where we wall off whole countries from ourselves. Part of what made our trip so great was the wonderful mixture of people we met from all … [Read more…]
This week’s Friday Favorites is an exercise in self-control. I am limiting myself to one picture per day and one sentence per picture. That’s not an easy task when you’re somewhere as beautiful as Nuevo Mazatlan. Wish me luck! Friday, March 10 Saturday, March 11 Sunday, March 12 Monday, March 13 … [Read more…]
Another week with much to celebrate–from a funny candy wrapper to my beautiful grandchildren to a much anticipated trip to Mazatlan! Let’s get started. Solid advice from Dove Chocolates. Now I just need to start an argument… So proud of these boys! They worked hard for their spots on the respective Cottonwood High soccer teams. Congratulations … [Read more…]
My week was full–full with fitness, food, family, and furniture! It started with fitness. I renewed my yearly membership at the Park Center in Murray. I have to say I love this place. It is perfectly situated between my office and my home; it is well-maintained; the staff is friendly; and there is an indoor … [Read more…]
It’s Friday, and you know what that means–time to look back on the many good things that happened this week. Thank you Courtney and children for spending your Saturday evening with us. (Full disclosure: I didn’t take this picture; I stole it from Courtney’s Facebook.) Thank you peanut butter for making everything a little better–and thank … [Read more…]
Usually on Fridays, I share with you some of my favorites moments from the previous week. This Friday, I hope you’ll indulge me as I do something a little different. I’d like to share with you 15 of my favorite photos going back to 2009. These photos happen to be backed up to my computer, … [Read more…]
Where to begin with a week full of so much fabulousness? (Yes, that is a word.) Let’s start with spending the weekend with this bunch, including a pizza/popcorn/pumpkin pie/movie night. The first 50 degrees in a long time. (This was followed a few days later by the first 60 degree day!) I’ve been trying these new … [Read more…]
It’s been a good week. Mother Nature finally gave us a break from all the snow! This is the view from McCarty’s Salon. I got my hair done and I got to enjoy the beautiful mountain view. Of course, it didn’t take long for the haze to build up. Luckily, we were able to rise … [Read more…]
Eighteen years is a long time; about a third of my life at this point. That’s how long Larry and I have been married now. Those of you who are friends with me on social media have heard ad nauseam about our anniversary celebration. I apologize in advance; here I go again. This is the last … [Read more…]
Here we are at Friday again. It’s been a challenging week, but the thing I love about Friday Favorites is it reminds me to look for the good things–and there are always good things. In the words of Baloo, the bear from Jungle Book, “You’ve got to accentuate the positive; eliminate the negative.” How could you … [Read more…]