Secret ingredients

Today, we celebrated our September date from the month of dates box I made for Christmas last year. This month's date - host an iron chef date with a secret ingredient of your choice. My choice - pineapple. And, I have to admit, it was quite tasty. So, today, I'm thankful for the creativity cooking brings.

Morning sun

I love Sunday mornings for long, rush-free workouts and, today was no exception. This spot always captures me and I'm thankful for another morning to enjoy it.

Wild things and salads

Today, I indulged in my two current addictions: shoe painting and salads. And, I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed both.

The 12 hour tour...

12 hours later, we are home! As I entered our house, I was greeted by the sounds of four meows and cats fighting for attention. Though I don't condone cat fights, today, I'm thankful for being home and being "fought for" even if it's by cats!

Crazy nieces

Today, I got to spend some wild hours with my  nieces who did everything from dancing the Rolling Stones, paintings, running to dancing and singing Shattered by The Stones. I'm proud of my rock-loving, 16-month old niece. And, thankful for hours to spend with them.

Once I was...4 years old

As my now four-year old niece says. Today, I'm thankful for my sweet, sensitive, friendly niece who keeps getting more amazing every day.

Just look at that smile!

Nieces and peaches

Today, I got to spend the afternoon with home cookin' and my two, sweet nieces. And, as the older says, "Aloha - that's 'hi' in French." The laughter continues with these two and I'm thankful for it.

Peaches, blackberries, oh my!

Today, I went peach and blackberry picking for the first time. I left with over 15 pounds of fruit! And, I can't wait to do it again. Today, I'm thankful for early mornings and fruit.

Kayaking

Today, I took a day for myself with a morning hike followed by a trip in my kayak and...it was delightful. Today, I'm ever more thankful for my kayak I gifted to myself last year.

Nieces and dad

Today, I got to spend the day with my nieces and my dad. There was almost too much love for one house and I'm thankful for it. Today, I'm thankful for family.

Horses, dogs, cats, goats, oh my!

This  morning, I was in heaven, surrounded by tons of animals - my weak spot. So, today, I'm thankful for my horse for the day, Kenickie, and the sea of goats, cats, and dogs.

Cutting

Today, I got by quarterly haircut in honor of the first day of summer "break." It was also a day of cutting grass - all around cutting. I'm thankful for a day to cut back the old and make way for the new.

Date night

Today, we redeemed month 5 of my year of dates anniversary gift I gave Aj. It was full of German food, jazz, and trains! Today, I'm thankful for a night on the town, even if we were done by 9PM.

Memory Lane

Today, I was reminded of my day one year ago. It was a glorious day and am thankful for the reminders I get. I can't wait to try it all over again this weekend!

Baby giggles

Tonight, I got to experience baby giggles from this curly cutie. While temperamental - just like her aunt :) - she has the best laugh. Tonight, I'm thankful for baby giggles.

Grumpy

Today was just one of those days where I felt grumpy for no apparent reason. Ever have those days? Today, I returned home to find someone else having a grumpy day, which in turn, put a smile on my face.

Cheers to the grumpies!

Birthdays

Today, we celebrated - early - my youngest niece's 1st birthday. Today, I am thankful for the smiles and giggles of my two nieces - one salty, one sweet.

Shades of blue

Today, I left the snow, but I had many shades of blue cover my vision. The blue hue of snow is something everyone should enjoy at least once. Today, I'm thankful for the shades of blue.

Sleigh Ridin'

Today, the storm blew in with a bundle of pelting snow and a dinner sleigh ride. Tonight, I had the opportunity to enjoy cozy food by the fire and a moon-lit, snow-covered sleigh ride. Peace at its finest.

Skiing

It's been six years, but I did it again. My knees screamed the whole time, but I am thankful I was able to do it. I forgot how heavy the ski boots were...