Happy Lately

Because we get to go swimming in January.  Also knowing that my kids are such good swimmers that if when they're fighting and crying I don't have to jump in.

This cute, sturdy, blue table that I found at the Goodwill for $14 that will go perfectly in Ethan's room.  He needed a place to put his CD player when I am too lazy to read the required 20 books he wants to listen to a book on tape.

Seeing these two eating breakfast before Baseball tryouts.  Glenn's been waiting his whole life for this.  And by the look on his face, Ethan is obviously psyched.

My lovely new tablecloth bought for  $1 at my favorite thrift store.  Of course I have to whip it off every time one of my kids sits down to eat, but it's totally worth it.

Lila starting piano.  So sweet.  Even sweeter is the lessons are taught by my mom who takes payment in the form of a sincere 'thank you'. 

After being discontinued at WalMart, realizing I can find my Mormon coffee at Winco.

Remembering all I have to do to get wavy hair is sleep in braids.  Nothing gets by me.

My new $0.50 laundry bag.  It hides all the shameful  plastic bags I get at the grocery store when I forget my reusable bags. 
 

Baking Chocolate Marble Chunk Cookies.

Emry's new coat.  She has lost at least a dozen since starting school so there is no way I can pay full price.  This gem was $2.00.   Finding a deal like that makes me glad I am alive.

Dinner at my mom's.  I love cooking but I need a break sometimes.  This roast was melt in your mouth.  Usually I could eat about 5x this much.  But because we get out of church so late I had just eaten a big lunch about 21/2 hours prior.  As soon as I took this picture fresh rolls courtesy of my sister Jeannette came out of the oven.  They were perfection.

Seeing the cute things the girls come up with.  The beach room may be set up in the freezer but is creative nonetheless.

Actually being invited to a friends house for dinner and having an opportunity to wear my new jumpsuit.  In my mind I need lots of outfits for my packed social calendar.  In real life this jumpsuit will last me the next 20 years.