thankful

I just got off the phone with my lovely Swiss miss, Arlette. I love her dearly. I haven't talked to her since the end of January. We both agreed we must talk more often. I'm so thankful for the wonderful friends I have. I can't even begin to list them all out. But they're all so dear to me. I feel like listing out some blessings right now and so here goes. I'm thankful for:

• sunshine


• family (both extended and not so extended)


• sleeping in


• friends


• bicycles


• letters, notes, emails from dear ones


• laughter


• pina colada jelly bellies


• the promise of springtime


• anticipation of some hiking and camping


• people and the beauty of their eyes and smiles


• prayer


• music


• journals


• photos


• hugs


• books


• words

And much much more.

This is Max (my cousin Karisa's baby) and me. We had a baby shower here for them Friday night. It was so fun listening to everyone chat and tell stories. I'm so blessed to have such a loving family.