Thank"full"

… that's how I feel this year…. not just a half-hearted 'let's say grace' kind of thankful; but an overwhelming, trumpet sounding, bring you to your knees kind of gratefulness…  and not just for the big momentous things which are captured in stamped passports, good report cards, framed certificates and pretty photo albums (which are all great); but even more so for the simple treasures of budding friendships, birds chirping, familiar voices, real hugs… love… hope... and the gift of another perfectly imperfect day….   

Give thanks to the Lord for he is good. His love endures forever.  Psalm 136:1

Wishing all our fellow turkeys out there a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! :)

Love Continued.....

...... so I know that Valentine's Day was officially over 2 weeks ago but Love is a worthy subject 365 days a year, no?  Over the weekend, I stumbled across an ad for a website designed by Tiffany dedicated solely to the subject: whatmakeslovetrue.com.  And let me tell you, I found myself tearing up while listening to the  love stories and viewing the uploaded photos of real folks in love.

Makes me think that Chris and I should record our "love story" for the girls to watch and have some day.

They've also come up with a splendid list of "tips" on true love.  Here are a couple of my favorites:

^NO.31
See the forest for the trees.
Try not to dwell
on miniscule details and

silly differences of opinion.

He can like Deco
and you can like Nouveau

and still be
MADLY IN LOVE.

In the grand picture
it matters not.

^NO.8

Light the candles.
Use the good china. And crystal.

When you are together,
put style in your life.

This is part of
LIVING WELL,
together.

This is romance.

It's all very sweet and inspiring, I think..... little blue box or not.

....and speaking of that certain intoxicating shade.... did you know that they have a rather large collection of handbags now?  I wouldn't mind carrying this one this summer:

Today I'm crushing.......

not on.... any gorgeous house, furniture, shoes, dress, handbag, art, jewelry, flowers or even chocolate (although it's tempting)....... but instead on what money can't buy;

my husband and best friend.

Happy Valentine's Day!