can you hear the beat of the opening song
dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun
sunny days, sweepin' the clouds away...
{enjoy this beautiful rendition by Joshua Radin here}
{yes i have my own Sesame Street book}
that's what i'm trying to do over here in 'woe-is-me'ville
sweep those blues away
and focus on the sunnier side of my blessed life
here are a few of the rays of sunshine that have parted those clouds
represented through a little iphoneographie and instragramologie
a girl's night out with my dearest Leslie always my advocate and cheering section... boy did i need the laughs and yummy food and there were plenty of both {you've got to try PF Chang's banana spring rolls ... they're heaven!!}
Leslie and i created a photo scavenger hunt for each other...Leslie was killer and determined to win ...one of my requirements: a mohawk with a peace sign. oh the antics to get this one!
'may i take your order?' owen asks. in n out...always a bright spot. i never tire of its yumminess, even after working there in high school. tate wasn't into it, but that's ok. he was definitely into his shake.
Dada and baby girl sharing a neapolitan shake. yes, they make those on request! this man is such an amazing father, husband, and optimist...keeps going and going.
a surprise party for my gorgeous little sis...her 30th! man i'm old. nes knows just the right times to check on me. must be sister intuition:)
some time alone...just me and the sea. there is just something about the lulling sound of the majestic ocean waves that washes away the worries of a day.
a game of telephone with some serious cuties.
seriously it had been far too long since i had blown bubbles in my gum. a feeling of carefree childhood rushed to my lips.
for a understanding husband who stays home with the kids so i can spend hours at a time with my Daddy. Mike himself spends hours of time with him as well. so grateful for their relationship.
rejuvenating time with my Mom at the San Diego Temple...feeling so near to my Heavenly Father... refueling spiritually then physically with some scrumptious greek food.
Abigail the miracle baby turned one... she is such a joy to our family with her busy little ways. her life is a testament of God's power and love and the effect of a community of prayers.
living next door to my parents is such a blessing. overnight campouts for the boys being one of the many benefits.
some Papa time at home...even if just for a day
some girlie time with Mom and my sisters. so blessed to have all of their support in my life. we have been holding each other up. just missing Kelli here. can you believe i got my toe nails painted? much do to the encouragement of Mike who is not a 'foot' person. apparently mine were in dire need of attention.
a surprise 35th wedding anniversary party for my parents!!! Daddy was able to come home straight from the hospital to be at my Mom's side to greet his 150 guests who celebrated their exemplary marriage with all of us. many, many hands made this unforgettable evening possible!!!
morning yoga with the kids. love their enthusiasm and energy. i miss teaching. yoga is medicine for the soul.
Felicity displaying her excellent form in the 3-legged downward dog and Tate with his alligator pose.
life is a joy when i see the little bits that fit together to give it real meaning.
i have shared this moving video with you before, but i hope you will enjoy it again, as i do each time i watch it.
watch it here.
it features some of my favorite quotes that keep me focusing on what truly matters most:
moments are the molecules that make up eternity.
Elder Neal A Maxwell
its not so much the major events, as the small day to day decisions that map the course of our living.
Pres. Gordon B Hinckley
we would do well to slow down a little, focus on the significant, lift up our eyes and truly see the things that matter most. strength comes not from frantic activity but from being settled on a firm foundation of truth and light. it comes from paying attention to the divine things that matter most. diligently doing the things that matter most will lead us to the Savior of the World
Pres. Dieter F. Uchtdorf
as i focus on the significant and lift up my eyes
sunny days will most definitely sweep those clouds away.
