Day 11 & 12

Boy, I fell behind one day and now I feel like I am constantly behind. Yesterday, I just completely forgot about the blog, so again, here are two days of things I am grateful for....

Day 11 & 12: My Siblings

Because I have four of them, I am going to use these two days to say just how grateful I am for each one of them. They are all unique in their own way and bring some many gifts and talents to the world. They really are awesome people. I have watched all of them grow up to be strong and determined adults.  For some of my siblings, our relationship has certainly seen its ups and downs, but I think we have grown closer because of it.  I am grateful for their love and support of me and I hope they know just how much I love each of them. 

Day 9 and 10

Day 9 & 10: Benadryl and Sun

Well, I missed day 9....but that is because my allergies hit me big time and I was passed out on the couch by 9! That never happens. Anyway, my day 9 of gratitude is for Benadryl. I seriously do not know how I would make it through without that medicine.  I actually had a wedding shower to go to when the allergies hit, but I took 2 Benadryl and it kept them at bay for the entire shower!! So, thank you makers of Benadryl for keeping my sniffles and itchy/watery eyes contained for a few hours. I am also thankful that this only happens every few weeks; otherwise, I would be miserable.

Day 10: Sunshine

I love the sun! I love sitting outside and letting my skin soak it up, I love how it shines in our windows and we don't have to use 'fake' lighting, and I love that it perks everything up - the flowers, the grass, the trees. I love it! Finally, I feel like this summer we are having an abundance of sunshine, especially after a June that had more rainy days than sunny days. And of course, Olivia is loving the sunshine too!!!

Day 8

Day 8: Chicago

We went into the city today and I forgot how much I love visiting it. I am so glad that we live close enough to visit every now and then!! Favorite spot is definitely the lakefront. 

Day 7

Day 7: Summer

I'm so grateful that I live in a state where I get to experience all seasons, but I am especially grateful for the summer season!! Now that O is old enough to play at the parks, go to the zoo, and play at the beach...this summer has been awesome. And since I work from home and can be with her the entire summer, it rocks even more! Here are a few pics from our summer so far....

I'm going to miss summer....

Day 6

Day 6: Sunscreen

I am definitely grateful for sunscreen, I just wish I had used some today. #sunscreenfail

Day 5

Day 5: Friends

I am so blessed and grateful for all the amazing friends in my life. They have been with me through all the ups and downs in my life and for that I am forever grateful. Love them all!!

Day 4

Day 4 is for yoga! It's been forever since I last did some yoga and boy, have I missed it. S and I did some tonight and it felt great. Thus I am grateful for (a) free yoga videos on the Internet and (b) a body that is able to do the poses. :-)