Thankful Thursday: July 4th {posted on the 6th}

July starts out with a 

BANG

doesn't it?

A day off work (or more than a day?)

lists of to-do's

and pop-crash-bang

all around the city

sounds of people

celebrating 

with sparkles, food, and noise.

I'm Thankful For:

-music in the park (just down the road) for me & my littles to enjoy a little jazzy jazz

-little friends with smiles and creative minds

-a day full of hugs & goodbyes

-the amazing people who come into my life & teach me so much (and then leave...but always stay in my heart and mind!)

-inspired parents with a vision of faith and the work building of proactive, education-based homes

-grill nights (with new friends! holla!)

-Mr. H getting home from a very long week (and bringing home a steak dinner to share)

-beautiful weather (sun, wind, blue skies!)

-healthy, happy children

-our yard to let them roam free(ish)

-cozy pajamas and cuddle mornings

-5th Sundays (a little break for the RS presidency!)

-coconut oil

-life jackets

-black olives

-funny people (just re-discovered Jim Gaffigan, and also? a local duo who we love!)

-hair cuts for everyone

-marking things off the list

-photos of places and people that I love

-the ease of trip planning (google maps, google dogs, google searches)

-a washer & dryer that works

-our big, white box fan

-swim suits

-oxyclean, bleach cleaner, and wipes (a rough week!)

-post cards in the mail (most thoughtful friends!)

-fireworks on a hill with friends

-three happy, excited littles during the fireworks

-Dr. Seuss

-our yellow kayak & "our" lake

-summer sunsets

-our strong, beautiful, free country & the chance to joyfully celebrate: God Bless 'Merica

I'm a day (or two!) late on this post,

but I'm here & I'm Thankful!

You?