A Daybook of Comfort & Joy

This book has become a breath of fresh air for me every time I pick it up.  Sarah Breathnach wrote it in an attempt to live a more meaningful and simple life. While writing it she realized that she was a women "in desperate need of Simple Abundance".  She said "During a time of profound introspection, six practical, creative, and spiritual principles---gratitude, simplicity, order, harmony, beauty, and joy--- became the catalysts that helped me define a life of my own."

She talks about enjoying the Simple pleasures of everyday life and suggests writing down or keeping track of our own simple pleasures. An uplifting activity I would love to turn into a daily or at least a weekly habit. 

Some of My Simple Pleasures

~ Raegans Smile

~ good conversation

~ long naps

~ yummy smelling candles

~ holding hands with Seth

~ writing 'thank you' 'birthday' 'get well' & 'christmas' cards

~ hot showers (with my favorite Shampoo/Conditioner!)

~ wrapping presents

~ flowers

~ the first snowfall of the season

~ riding bikes with Seth

~ good music

~ Children's books

These are the "simple pleasures" that make my life joyful and authentic. These are the things that make me a happy person. This book is something every women should read. Its a boost of positivity and a reminder to live your life to its fullest.

"pick up the needle with me and make the first stitch on the canvas of your life. Invite  the Spirit to open up the eyes of your inner awareness. Be still and wait expectantly, knowing that in the warp and woof of your daily life as it exists today are the golden threads of a simply abundant tomorrow." - Sarah Breathnach  

Muffins!!

Ok, so if you haven't had a good laugh yet today, this very well may be your ticket. It's funny, it's creepy and now I'm sharing it with you.

P.S my favorite is "bits 'a glass muffin".

Four Generations

Ahhh home. Is there anything better!? It feels so good to see my family. We've had a lot of fun showing Raegan off to the grandparents. She is one very loved little girl. Raegan got to meet her great Grandma Anne the other day. We spent the afternoon at her house then played around and had dinner on the grass. It was pretty amazing to have four generations together. Its weird to think that my mom, Raegan and I are all here in this family because of one women. Craziness.

Raegan has definitely added to her bag of baby tricks since we've been here. The other night she pulled her binki out of her mouth, then put it back in all by her self!! She also started to roll onto her sides by her self, and she found a new obsession with ceiling fans. She just loves, loves, loves ceiling fans. If I lay her under one she'll be entertained for who knows how long. which works out nicely since we are going to have one in our new apartment at the Hales:) lucky girl.

This & That

Just two more days and we are off to Park City. I'm getting more and more anxious to be there every minute. Talking to my mom makes me home sick and talking to my dad makes me so excited to introduce baby Rae to the rest of the family. It's always fun to visit our hometown and catch up with old friends over lunch at a yummy cafe and hear what's new in everyone’s life. It’s a good familiar feeling being home.

We've been stocking up on our beach days lately because we know we won't have them for a whole month. Raegan is a regular beach go'er. She's always so chill. She just hangs out with all of us on the sand. She'll nap for a little bit, then play with mom or the girls, then sleep a little more. Seth and I are definitely spoiled with an amazingly well behaved, mellow baby.

Saturday was my first time surfing since I had Raegan and I have to admit I was beyond pathetic. Not only did I feel like I had never surfed a day in my life, but I was SOOO weak! After paddling out and getting in a good spot to catch some waves my arms were all ready so tired that when I'd try to catch a wave I could barley push my self up on the board!!! Ahhh!!! I have never been so out of shape in my entire life. It was pretty embarrassing. After being out there for a little bit it wasn't long before I started thinking of the lunch Seth had packed us and I began my shameful paddle back to shore. I guess I’m just better at sitting on the sand and eating delicious food with my hubby and baby girl!

Regardless to say, I am going to whip my butt back into some kind of shape. ha ha. Shira's hubby Devin used to be a personal trainer so he's giving me the low down on what needs to happen. I’m pretty excited./ not excited/ motivated/ scared/ not that motivated/ happy to be healthy and making some of those good old endorphins

Oh and I thought this was a pretty cute picture. Here is Raegsn in her Sunday best right before church. (I had some fun with her hair!)