Well, I kind of dropped the ball on my "everyday beauty" series. Oh well. I had good intentions, but this isn't the easiest time of year to take photos. These last few days have been very overcast, and with the short daylight hours, finding the beautiful with camera in hand just wasn't happening. The photo above is one that I took for the series, but I wanted all the kids in the picture, because well, my kiddos are beautiful to me, but getting them all together isn't easy either. These two are usually together, getting into some sort of mischief.
Finding my everyday beauty was an attempt to pull myself out of a fall funk (I'm stealing your phrase, Rachel). Yes, it has helped. I'm not totally out, but I'm getting there. The combination of too much Halloween candy, the shorter days, and a whole slew of other things was a recipe for disaster. The good news is that I quickly recognized it, and made changes. Progress.
To further remind myself of how good I have it, I'm counting my blessings. This week I am grateful for:
- my goof-ball kiddos, who usually bring a smile to my face with their antics
- a husband who loves me, warts and all
- a comfortable home
- supportive friends, both here and across the internets
- my creative outlets, which keep me sane
- beautiful blooming flowers in November
- scrumptious yarn
- new magazines to get lost in
- white chocolate bread pudding
- my soft, warm bed
- this little ole blog, which keeps me connected to all of you
- the warm, autumn light
- a scrap basket full of possibility :)
- a day off from the day job this past week
- pumpkin spice candles
- a long soak in the tub
I could go on and on, but I'll stop now. Happy Friday friends, have a great weekend - I sure plan on it!!
