Today's Gratitude

Well hey! Obviously I haven't improved on my writing frequency but not from lack of events. A lot of amazing things have happened in the last two months. I didn't even write about my best friend getting married! Holy moly.

There she is in all her wonderful beauty. I don't think it could've been a more perfect night.

My heart has been extra filled with gratitude lately. Super grateful for...

Great family time with a Father's Day trip, a quick visit with Papa and Mimi, hanging with Mom and Pops, and dinner and a trip with Dylan's family.

A boyfriend keeping my belly happy with delicious meals, my mind and body happy with active adventures like my first successful surfing session, lots of biking, and living room yoga, and my heart happy that I have such an encouraging, supportive babe.

Farmers market trips and Cinotti's bakery runs on Saturday mornings for dinner supplies and eclairs. Two eclairs in one day should not be attempted though.

Kayaking Amelia island and not getting lost like this adventure.

Some catch up time with Charlyn back in town! It went tooo quickly though!

A Fourth of July Jax Beach style filled with a rainy bike ride, two barbecues, fireworks on the pier, and American pride yelling while biking, curtesy of Benton.

A friend bringing ridiculous creativity to our lives with an "1st Annual Overhyped Maximum Prize Purse Sandcastle Contest 2015," complete with a sign and balloon, prizes covered by a sheet on a table, a judge's hat, and recruited contestants (the kiddos nearby). What a unique day.

Getting back to yoga at a new studio with Neighbor Jackie. New teachers can bring new challenges and change.

A work place filled with so much laughter among the kids and the coworkers.

Happy weekend, folks! Make it a good one!

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