Day 190: Sickness + Photos

Today I learned...
...that my father has pneumonia. In the middle of the summer. Hope he gets better soon!

Today I am thankful for...
...beautiful vacation photos I can look at whenever I want and add to Rick's digital photo frame for work.

Day 187: Cats + Home

Today I learned...

...that the cats were beyond happy to see us again, but survived without us.

Today I am thankful for...

...HOME. There's no place like home.

Day 186: Pool + Magic

Today I learned...

...that getting to a pool is not always as easy as it appears.

Today I am thankful for...

...all the magic that happened at the Cliff House on our last night in Maine. Too many instances to name!

Day 185: Patriotism + Boat Cruise

Today I learned...

...that Ogunquit is a very patriotic place. 

Today I am thankful for...

...a beautiful boat cruise with the man I love. 

Day 184: Sunburn + Sun

Today I learned...

...that when it's so cloudy it's dark and I'm freezing on a 65 degree beach, I can STILL get horrendous sunburn on my poor legs. 

Today I am thankful for...

...the sun that came out at the end of a cold, cloudy day!

Day 183: Cliff House Dream + Rainy Beach

Today I learned...

...that the Cliff House will fulfill a dream for Rick.

Today I am thankful for...

...a beautiful moment on a rainy beach with my husband.

Day 182: Intentions + Pharmacy

Today I learned...

that some good intentions just remain intentions.

Today I am thankful for...

...a pharmacy nearby our hotel.

Day 181: Navigator + Important Talk

Today I learned...

...that I am pretty good at being a navigator in the car. 

Today I am thankful for...

...an important talk with my hubby.

Day 180: Juice + Safe Car

Today I learned...

...that Juice is totally on to us. She knows we are going away on vacation and she doesn't like it one bit. 

Today I am thankful for...

...a car that is goof enough condition to get us to Maine safely. 

Day178: MLL + Coworkers

Today I learned...

...that More Love Letters is coming to my hometown on Saturday and wanted me to meet up with them, but due to vacation plans, I can't. :-( 

Today I am thankful for...

...coworkers to vent with and laugh with.

Day 174: Packed + Dresses

Today I learned...

...that I'm nearly packed for Maine even though we don't leave for a week.

Today I am thankful for...

...pretty dresses to wear on vacation.

Day 172: Defensiveness + Vacation Plans

Today I learned...

...that being defensive does not serve me well. 

Today I am thankful for...

...having enough money to take a vacation. We really need one since it's been more than 3 years and June 30 can't come quickly enough...but as we plan and buy last minute things like snacks and towels and boogie boards, I'm happy we CAN. 

Day 161: CD + Mom Love

Today I learned...
...that the love song CD Rick created for us to listen to on our drive to Maine is pretty darn cute.

Today I am thankful for...
...a mom who volunteers to visit my house regularly to take care of my kitties when we go away. 19 days until vacation! I can't wait!

Day 138: Boogie Board + Saturday Errands

Today I learned...

...that Rick really wanted a boogie board for our trip to the beach in Maine. We got one today and he was thrilled. 

Today I am thankful for...

...Saturday errands that begin with coffee and end with a job well done. 

Day 118: Decrease in Anxiety + Plans and a Walk

Today I learned...
...that my driving anxiety is in fact decreasing.

Today I am thankful for...
...making specific plans regarding what we will do on our vacation, followed by a beautiful walk by myself. :-)

Day 114: Truth + Abundance

Today I learned...
...that truth triumphs.

Today I am thankful for...
...so many things! A new niece to love! The promise of a vacation with Rick in July! No more assignments! Some relief for friends!