November 20, 2016

Happiness Diary #43

Every day I share:


1) A random photo of the day
2) Something I ate that was delicious
3) A meaningful event that happened or a task I was happy to accomplish
4) Something I was grateful for or that made me happy. 




Saturday (11/12/16)



1) Photo: Me and the kids. A few days after this photo was taken someone posted this on Facebook which I thought was quite appropriate:


2) Mike's chili and Sara's peanut butter parfait
3) Brian and I spent Saturday night at Mike and Sara's house and we had fun playing games and watching sports.  Sara and I took the dogs to the dog park and Zuzu absolutely loved it.  I wish we had something like that around our neck of the woods.  Well I guess there kind of is, but one is just a fenced in field and the other is a million dollars a year to be a member.  Oh well.
4) I am grateful for Zuzu not getting attacked at the dog park. (She has to greet and play with every single dog no matter how big and ornery one might be.)



Sunday

 
1) Photo: I forgot to take a photo of all the yard waste bags we filled today so here is my dirty sock lover Zuzu. 
2) Deep dish pepperoni pizza. And pumpkin rolls from Sugar Momma's.
3) Brian and I spent all day raking and bagging leaves and mowing (B) so we sort of deserved such rich food (See #2).  We also met our new neighbor John.  He and his wife are a young couple who moved in a couple of weeks ago.  I would love to have neighbors who are close friends but it's definitely a little awkward at first.  Hopefully we can get past that and make a better effort to get to know these peeps.

4) I am happy about our good looking lawn. 


Monday



1) Photo: Mail goodies! Tarte had a great deal I couldn't pass up and I almost needed new makeup so...
2) Gaucho salad (I wonder how many days in a row I could eat one of these before getting tired of them.)
3) Today was a typical Monday and I had no energy so I skipped my workout and just took Zuzu on a short walk with Brian.
4) I am grateful for feeling safe and secure. 




Tuesday

 
1) Photo: Keeping the pup occupied while doing yoga is not always easy. 
2) Chicken noodle soup
3) Having an organized house and clean laundry always makes me feel like I have my life together so that is what I did today.  Also I had a lovely yoga session despite Zuzu chewing on the radiator and outlets.
4) I'm grateful for my yoga music.




Wednesday

 
1) Photo: LS and I at the movies
2) Qdoba burrito bowl
3) I promised my LS that we would go see Finding Dory when it came to Woodland since that theater is so conveniently located for us (and budget friendly).  It was a very cute movie and when *SPOILER ALERT* (haha) Dory finds her parents, LS whispered to me "This is a good movie!".
4) I am grateful I didn't get into a car accident in the dense fog this morning.




Thursday


 
1) Photo: Holiday lunch at work.  
2) Pomey
3) I went for a run with half marathoner Beth after work today and though I'm not in great running shape and it was faster than I'm used to, I'm glad we took advantage of the warm weather and worked off that prime rib!
4) I'm grateful for my working limbs.  




Friday

 
1) Photo: My amazing breakfast this morning. I could have made flap jacks to make it even better.
2) Spaghetti squash pizza bake I made today. Brian even ate some!
3) I took Zuzu on an early morning walk because it was still so nice outside and then got my workout out of the way so I could enjoy the rest of my day off.
4) I am grateful for the opportunity to buy Heidi's car. It will be so much better in the snow than the Buick and much more reliable I'm sure.




November 12, 2016

Happiness Diary #42

Every day I share:


1) A random photo of the day
2) Something I ate that was delicious
3) A meaningful event that happened or a task I was happy to accomplish
4) Something I was grateful for or that made me happy. 




Saturday (11/5/16)


1) Photo: Fall run with Brian
2) Gaucho salad once again
3) I very much enjoyed our slow run this morning and the rest of the day was lovely.  We have a lot of yard work to do this weekend but Brian's parents came over yesterday to rake and that was a huge help. Happy birthday to my sister Britt!
4) I'm grateful for perfect warm fall weather this weekend.


Sunday
 
 
1) Photo: Catching up at Twisted Rooster
2) My mac and cheese side. (The fish tacos were so-so.)
3) I had a fun girls day today. After our meal we all headed to the movies to see Doctor Strange. Its been a while since I've been to the movies and I forgot how much I love it, I need to go more often!
4) I am grateful we were able to get together today! It's so important to make time for friends.




Monday

 
1) Photo: Free samples in the mail!
2) Pomeys
3) I made it through the day. The end.
4) I am grateful for always having a wonderful place and people (including Z) to come home to. 



Tuesday
 
 
1) Photo: Brian: "The hardest part about voting is deciding which cookie I want."
2) Molasses cookie
3) After work Brian and I headed to the nearby church to vote and then went to pick up some fun food from Aldi ($0.79 pomegranates!) and Costco. When we got back we walked Zuzu and made food and were excited to sit down and watch the election updates.
4) I'm grateful I went to bed early and didn't hear the results or I probably would have had nightmares.



Wednesday

 

1) Photo: Making homemade play dough
2) Pomey
3) Today was another LS day. We went to the store to buy supplies and then came to the house to make our play dough with hair conditioner, corn starch and food coloring.  We made quite a mess but it was fun!
4) I am grateful I have a LS to help take my mind off the state of the world.



 
Thursday

 
1) Photo: Great pack at the dog park
2) Garlic spinach
3) I did not feel like working out but I did a short run around the block and that is better than nothing!
4) I am grateful I have a moderately large husband who can block wind because I forgot my coat when we went to the park and it was quite chilly and I had to huddle awkwardly close to him so I didn't freeze to death and it kind of helped.
 


Friday

 
1) Photo: Zuzu's new furcut. They cut her eyelashes again. 😢

2) Pomey
3) I was tired again today but I killed my workout, kickboxing, a short run and extra arms. Time to get back on track!
4) I am grateful for freedom to do what I please.
 


November 6, 2016

Happiness Diary #41

Every day I share:


1) A random photo of the day
2) Something I ate that was delicious
3) A meaningful event that happened or a task I was happy to accomplish
4) Something I was grateful for or that made me happy. 




Saturday (10/29/16)
 

 
 
1) Photo: Roselle Park run today. The run wasn't the best but the temperature was perfect!
2) Pumpkin spice yogurt covered almonds from NatureBox.
3) Brian left on Friday to go to California for his tennis travel team national championships and so far they are winning all of their matches! It would be fun to be there but I had to work this weekend and also flying is not my favorite and I feel like we just got back from Hawaii. I'm very lucky Brian doesn't make a big deal about me missing a possible once in a lifetime opportunity!
4) I am grateful for a quiet evening. 



 
Sunday

 
1) Photo: Walking in a tank top and gloves. 
2) Pomegranates!!!!
3) I picked up Zuzu from Family Friends and gave her a bath. I probably could have gotten away with not boarding her but it was very nice to not worry about her and also have her tired out tonight.
4) I am grateful I am not allergic to pomegranates. 



Monday
 
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1) Photo: The last year of Zuzu the butterfly. The costume is a little too small. 
2) Lotsa Halloween candy!
3) I picked up Brian and his teammate/ teammate's wife (who went to high school in Escanaba and knew my sister Britt!) from the airport this afternoon. Their team didn't win but they did really well in the tournament and hope to go back in the future. Anyway it's great to have Brian home!
4) I like Halloween but handing out candy is not quite as fun as trick-or-treating. The kids were super cute though!


 

Tuesday

 
1) Photo from last week: A tiny fraction of the fall décor at Meijer Gardens. 
2) Blueberry flapjacks for dinner
3) Another sub-par run today, I wonder if it will ever feel easy again? Also had a nice walk with B and Z.
4) I am thrilled about leftover Halloween candy. 



Wednesday
 
 
1) Photo: Playing The Game of Life!
2) Pretzels and hummus
3) Brian didn't have tennis tonight so he joined my LS and me for a round of Life. LS won and she took the non-college route!
4) I am grateful my LS loves when Brian can hang out with us.




Thursday
 

1) Photo: Zuzu and her surprise treat from Grandma Heidi.
2) Garlic shrimp and veggie pasta for dinner.
3) Some progress was made on the office walls this evening!  Unfortunately it doesn't look the greatest and might need a second (really fourth) coat of paint.
4) I am grateful for not being completely lazy today.



Friday



1) Photo: One of the best pomegranates of the season (so far)!
2) See above.
3) Another week of work in the books. Also we caught up on Survivor finally! Super productive.
4) I love Friday nights!!!