Thank you notes: little bits of gratitude from July 2021
It’s easy to get so caught up in the hustle of life that we forget to appreciate the small miracles that happen every day. I created the monthly Thank You Notes post to help me relive the happy moments, savor the gratitude, and share them with you. I hope they also inspire you to think about what you have to be grateful for and share them with us.
Thank you sisters…
…for a wonderful girls trip. It was truly cheaper than therapy…and more fun…and probably just as effective.
Thanks to the pool for offering us a respite from the unbelievable heat (average highs around 110 degrees Fahrenheit).
And thanks to Tuacahn Outdoor Ampitheatre for a fabulous performance of Beauty and the Beast. Photos weren’t allowed during the performance, but just look at that set with the stunning red rock in the background. If you ever find yourself in Southern Utah, I definitely recommend you watch a performance at Tuacahn.
Thank you Larry…
…for the beautiful flowers in memory of Bryan. Thank you Bryan for being a loving brother and an incredible human being. You are not forgotten.
Thank you EMI Health…
…for treating employees to the Comfort Bowl Food Truck. Comfort food indeed…it was delicious!
Thank you Buddy Dog…
…for being my yoga partner, even if you do hog the mat. I’d love to hear suggestions for the name of this pose. Down and out dog?
Thank you Mother Nature…
…for the much-needed rain. You may have gotten a little carried away, but who could blame you? You’ve been holding that in for a long time. In all seriousness, I haven’t seen this kind of rain in years. It was very impressive.
Thank you Utah…
…for so many beautiful, easily accessible hiking trails. This one is Little Cottonwood Creek Trail from the Temple Quarry Trailhead to Lisa Falls.
Thanks also to these lovely ladies for inviting me along. And, of course, thank you to my strong, healthy body for carrying me up the trail and back down.
Your turn
That’s it for me this month. I would love to hear what’s making you smile today or something that you are grateful for in general. Let’s sprinkle those little bits of gratitude!
Hi Christie – nice seeing you out and about and having fun in a group. Loved the tee shirts and the pool and I also really loved that rose backdrop for Beauty and the Beast. Glad you’ve been having so much fun x
Thank you Leanne. We had such an enjoyable time. Wishing you lots of happiness and gratitude!
Thank you for sharing your home and pool, and especially for being my friend. (Apparently not all sisters are friends.) I love you!❤️
Sisters and friends–the magic combination! I love you too!
Christie, Your gratitude posts are always so inspiring to me. Thank you for sharing bits of your life with us!
You’re welcome Pat. I’m glad you enjoy them. Wishing you lots of smiles this week!
Hi Christie, I love this idea! Especially now, we all should take some time to appreciate the things that bring light to our lives.
Thank you Sharon and welcome! There is so much good in the world and so many small joys each day. We just have to work a little harder to see those things on some days.
What fun I know you gals had. Look at those smiles. They say it all. Nothing better than a sister or three. What a lovely setting for the play. We have an outdoor amphitheater tucked in the mountains that is the site of concerts and used to host Shakespeare on the Rocks. Wish they would bring Shakespeare back.
Your husband is very thoughtful. I am sure your brother was a jewel. Bless his heart, to have put up with so many sisters. I bet you felt his presence among those flowers or on your girls trip.
Sisters are the best, Leslie! Brothers aren’t bad either. ? There were four of us girls and two boys in my family. It was never lonely at our house–noisy and hectic at times, but never lonely. Larry is very thoughtful and I appreciate the beautiful flowers so much. I hope your days are sprinkled with little bits of joy!
Buddy definitely does seem to hog the mat — but what an adorable yoga partner!
Thank you again for you very uplifting notes of gratitude!
Sometimes I make him move, but that day I turned the mat over to him and did my yoga on the carpet. It may be time to get him his own mat. ?
Hi Christie, for some reason I’ve been missing your posts so I’m back on track now and catching up. I love the happy photos of you all and seeing you getting out and about now. The temperatures have been quite warm from what I’ve seen, so that pool would be very useful! Have a lovely week and yes that dog is a down and out dog 🙂
Well, I’m happy to see you back Deb. It has been a very warm couple of weeks around here, though we are getting some rain and thunderstorms now. The pool was the perfect thing to beat the heat. Thanks for stopping by. Happy August!