Sweet Channing...

Baby Channing is on his way and I can't wait to meet him! :)

Beautiful, isn't she?!

This woman is my grandma, or as I call her, Grandma Joanne.
She is my one and only grandparent that I still have, but I'm not complaining.
She is amazing.
She's genuine, sincere, and has a better relationship with God than most people I know.
I love her so much.

She's been in and out of the hospital twice in the past week, and it's not settling well with anyone. She's had constant symptoms and the doctors aren't finding anything wrong. She was in the ER this evening, and was already released. It's frustrating, but I suppose they are doing their best. Hopefully it's just a phase, and will pass over. But until then, any prayer would be well appreciated.

I love her more than anything and can't wait to make many more great memories with her.

"To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating;
to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter; to be thrilled by the
stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring — these
are some of the rewards of the simple life."
– John Burroughs

How perfectly stated? Makes me think of why I love camping so much...I love falling asleep knowing that the sky is filled with stars above me, and waking up to sunshine and birds singing their morning songs.
Nature has amazed me lately. Don't get me wrong, I've always had a love for the outdoors, but I'm becoming a sap for noticing the littlest things it has to offer. Like one of my previous blogs said, I love watching rain drops hit the top of water. I love watching leaves sway in the wind right when fall hits. I love seeing things bloom the minute we get some sunshine.

Today's favorite:



Cherry Blossoms.

They are everywhere. I love when springtime begins, because we get these pretty little pink flowers all over town. Although they usually are the first sign that my allergies are going to start killing me, I get so excited! It's like a constant party everywhere you go with pink confetti flying all over the place! Plus, it usually means that the sunshine is coming our way. No complaints there :)

Sitting, Waiting, Wishing.

Sitting here, waiting for Dan to get back from class, wishing I was cuddled up with him right now.

Until he returns, I will just smile :)

Being in love is enough to keep me happy. It's more than enough. It's perfection.

I Love You, Daniel Winterstein.
Always will.
I promise.

Love Life

“I decided, very early on, just to accept life unconditionally; I never expected it to do anything special for me, yet I seemed to accomplish far more than I had ever hoped. Most of the time it just happened to me without my ever seeking it.” - Audrey Hepburn

Hope

It keeps me going...

Raindrops Dancing

I decided to hop in the hot tub by myself this evening, while it was still light out.
I usually get in when it's dark, but for some reason I just had the urge.
It began raining while I was in there, and I couldn't help but notice the raindrops dancing along the top of the water. It was almost magical. It reminded me of a water show, but more serene.



I got to thinking while I was out there about how fortunate I am.
I officially have two jobs! One is a full-time job, and one is just a day or so a week (with GREAT discounts!) I am so excited to start tomorrow!!
Oh, did I mention that the full-time job is close enough that I can ride my bike?! :) I bought myself a bike lock today!

Now I'm gonna rock the fresh-outta-the-shower, no make-up, big comfy clothes, and glasses for the rest of the night since I have to be at work at 6am tomorrow. It's time for some relaxation :)

Play Ball!

It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone. ~A. Bartlett Giamatti, "The Green Fields of the Mind," Yale Alumni Magazine, November 1977

I'm praying for sunshine and 3 wins this weekend!
GO BRUINS!

I've Got Sunshine...

What a beautiful day...



What more to get you motivated than a ray of sunshine shining through your windows?
I couldn't be more thrilled.

Friendship...

Friend: a person you know well and regard with affection and trust.
Synonyms: Buddy, companion, sidekick.

I've been thinking a lot about friends lately. Trying to discover who my true friends are. They come in groups. I have my friends that I only see while partying or at get-togethers. I have my friends that I can talk to anytime I want, but I don't trust with everything. And I have my friends that have been there for my unconditionally. Those are the ones worth keeping. That group in specific is a pretty small one, consisting mostly of family. But I consider myself lucky. Some people aren't too close with their family. I feel so blessed to say that my mom and sister are my best friends. It's also an amazing feeling to say one of my best friends is my boyfriend. I've also got a couple girls that I couldn't live without :)

In the past few years, I've had a lot of friends come and go. Thankfully, a couple have come back...and one has become a pretty big part of my life again. But some have left and never returned. It hurts, but it's a part of life one must accept. I guess sometimes I just expect too much out of people. Unfortunately, it seems that I have let myself do that again. But what can a girl do? I know that I am a good friend. I am genuine and caring...and possibly too nice. But I have a big heart and that's never going to change.

Anywho, moral of the story is that I can't stop thinking about how grateful I am for the few great friends I have. I wish I saw it like this all of the time, but I don't always have such optimism. I have a family that cares more about me than anyone I know...and I couldn't ask for much more than that. So what if my best friends are related to me? It doesn't make them any less of a friend, and doesn't make me any less popular :)