January 15th--Day 15--mail

SMeme bought Number 2 and Number 3 each a magazine subscription that should will start this month. Number 2 got her first issue out of the mailbox today--and while getting her own mail didn't quite have the impact we'd hoped, she definitely loved the magazine!

So today I am grateful for watching Number 2's expression at receiving her very first piece of mail.

January 14th--Day 14--Timing is everything

This is rather a cheat because I hadn't intended to use this as my photo of the day but Tuesday turned into something of a train wreck despite it's wondrous beginnings...

Anyway, today I am grateful that sometimes my children let me sleep in (which means they also sleep in) and believe me, 6:51 is totally sleeping in!!!

January 13th--Day 13--TKD

I love that my girls are willing to try new things with or without their friends, and I am really happy that they are taking a liking to something which actually gives them a worthwhile and applicable life skill!

So today, I am grateful for Taekwondo (TKD)!

January 12th--Day 12--Doggies!

A very busy Sunday left me with no light, no patience to find batteries for my external flash but sleepy victims (I mean models!)

So today, and most days really, I am grateful for the Canine Wonders!

January 11th--Day 11--BBFGX

Today my gym launched new programs, and I got to take pictures again.  This gym has changed my life, in no small way!  The programs are fast-paced, fun and very effective.  The staff is knowledgeable, encouraging and energetic.

Today, I am grateful for these 2 ladies, and the gym I go to!

January 10th--Day 10--Snapseed

I've been told and believe that the best camera to use is the one you have on you--so I've been looking into iPhone camera settings and apps to play with on days that the big camera is not usable (right now the batteries are charging for a big day tomorrow.)

So today I am grateful for the opportunity to explore Snapseed if only for a few minutes before bath time!

January 9th--Day 9--Play dates!

Today we were minus Number 1 as it was her first day of ski club which leaves directly from school (she was gone from 8am until 6:30pm!!!!) So Numbers 2 and 3 had a nice lunch, went to the library to play and get some new books and then we had a little impromptu play date with some friends we don't get together with that often. They had a nice time painting and being silly.

So today, I am grateful for my friends and their children--and unplanned yet sometimes completely necessary play dates!!!