Short staff meetings

We have our staff meeting first thing in the morning every Monday. It's not my favorite. I usually have 2 meetings back to back and we usually get done around 10:30. I like staff meetings because they make the day go by quick. I just hate that they're so early, especially on Mondays! Today I'm thankful that our meetings were a little shorter. It almost feels like getting out of school early...almost.

Jared and Dad

 Today is a big day in our family. My oldest brother Jared was born on my dad's birthday so every year we got to celebrate them on the same day (usually Chris got added to the mix too so it was a triple birthday celebration every April).

I'm thankful to have Jared for a brother. He really is the best oldest brother a girl could ask for. He's an amazing man, a great husband and father and he makes me laugh so much!! I'm thankful for all the many things Jared is willing to do for his little sister! I'm proud of all he has accomplished and I'm so thankful he was born!!

And of course I'm thankful for my dad. I still miss him every day. I am most definitely my father's daughter. He was a great dad and he taught me so much! I always knew he loved me, I always knew he would do anything for me, and I always knew he was proud of me. I'm thankful that my family is forever and I know I will see him again!

I'm also thankful for the root beer float I ate tonight - just for my dad!

Thymes and Seasons

We tried a new restaurant tonight - Thymes and Seasons. Definitely my new favorite restaurant. It's a small, family run restaurant with the most awesome chef. Everything is gluten free (or can be modified to be). You can see the whole kitchen. You seat yourself and get your own drinks. The chef comes out to your table and takes your order. And the food was SO good!! The chef even lets us try the cheesecake and the cupcakes - both gluten free!! We will definitely become regulars. No need to go to any other restaurant!

Scrapbooking

This weekend is National Scrapbook Weekend. And I am celebrating by scrapbooking - all day today and most of the day tomorrow. Scrapbooking is my version of family history work. I'm keeping a personal record of my life. Someday I hope my kids and their kids can learn a little more about me from my books. I'm thankful for the opportunity to spend the weekend with friends doing something I enjoy.

Chris

Today is Chris's birthday. I just happened to have a banquet dinner tonight for work. Every year they put on a dinner for all the coordinators who run the Jr. Jazz programs. After dinner we get to watch the Jazz game. I invited Chris to be my "plus one." It was fun to be able to hang out with him on his birthday. I'm thankful to have him for a brother and I'm thankful that he was born!!

Cool nights

I really hate being hot. And I really hate paying an arm and a leg to run the air conditioner. Which is why I am grateful for this time of year - when it's warm during the day and cool at night. That way my house can be warm during the day (because I'm not here anyway) and at night I can open the windows and turn on a fan and be perfect!

Sales

Today I got four eyeliners for less than the price I usually pay for one!! I'll take it!