The Bright Side

I will most likely post a recipe later today (or tomorrow depending on the lighting). But I was just sitting here thinking about some things that I am really happy about/thankful for and I think it's a good practice for me to learn to express those things from time to time. I tend to focus on the negative a bit too much. I need to practice "looking on the bright side". So here are a few things that I am really happy about today. 

A month long break from work!

That my friend's newborn baby, Jude, is home and doing great after being born early. He is such a little angel.  
 

 This snorty, wheezy, droopy-jawed cuteness that gets me up at 6:30 in the morning - on my vacation. I'm a wee bit exhausted.  We settled on the name Frazier. The reason is really two-fold: after the boxer Joe Frazier and the TV show Frasier, which we love. We considered Holyfield, with the ears it just seemed a little perfect, but it just felt a little long to me.   

This little brat finally, willingly, came down off his hiding spot on top of the kitchen cabinets. So far though, this picture pretty much sums up his reaction to the dog. Milo is not happy either, but oddly, he has been much braver. Nacho is all talk and no action. 

Most importantly, I'm extremely thankful that no one in my family or myself were affected by the dangerous and deadly weather we've had in the last week. I've said several prayers for protection this week for myself and others. I've also said prayers for those that were not spared. I can't imagine what they must be experiencing right now.

I hope whatever is going on in your life these days, you also have plenty of things to be happy about. But if you need a little pick-me-up, just watch this video: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bmhjf0rKe8