Purple Mountain's Majesty...

"How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!"--John Muir

Today I am grateful for:

*The restorative healing powers of mountains.

Pedal Away...

"Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride."--John F. Kennedy

Today I am grateful for:

*Colorful available bikes for hire

The Color White...

"Who in their infinite wisdom decreed that Little League uniforms be white? Certainly not a mother."--Erma Bombeck

The color white conjures up clarity, cleanliness, purity...it also makes a team of Little League cuties stand out.

Today I am grateful for:

*Sliding into home

*Freshly mowed grass stains

*Tide

5:15 a.m.

5:15 a.m. is quite the wake up call on the first day of summer break. Hannah has signed up for 8 weeks of them.

Today I am grateful for:

*My daughter's drive and discipline.

*The Swim Team school bus made available to doesn't-function-before-sun risers like myself.

Being Yourself...

"The best things in life are silly."--Scott Adams

I love teachers who make learning fun, but best of all embrace goofiness when the moment strikes.

Today I am grateful for:

*Mrs. Gellner and her unfiltered goofiness.

From the Heart...

Hallmark cards, gift cards, candles, mugs...

Twenty-five pairs of creative hands beats them all!

Today I am grateful for:

*My son's 1st grade homemade thank you card. A precious gift from the heart.

Rain, rain please don't go away!

"The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain." --Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Today I am grateful for:

*Puddles

*Dashing through the rain sans an umbrella!