Welcome to my humble attempts at documenting the simplicities of my Real Life.

The journey is 365 days.

The purpose is to be reminded that the most important things in life are often the most simple.

My hope is to get back to basics and remember all my blessings; to never be at a loss of things to be thankful for; to sometimes not need words. This is my journal of these things.


Monday, January 31, 2011

Day 117

Because under NO circumstances should ANY ice cream be left in the bowl!!

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Day 116

I received this picture via text message:

Craig took her to the park and she LOVES the "shwings" and "shyine."

Friday, January 28, 2011

Day 114

I bought Jillian little gloves from the Dollar Tree. I was positive she was going to hate them and refuse to wear them, but she surprised me again. Not only did she like them and show them to everyone we saw on our afternoon walk (including the neighbor's dog), but she insisted on wearing them "just because." Here she is coloring with them on.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Day 113

Jillian and I went for a walk this afternoon. We both thought the clouds looked pretty neat today!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Day 112

I LOVE coupons!!! I used a 50% off coupon to get the Wilton decorating caddy I've been wanting! Life is so much better when there is a sale!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Day 111

She found a bow and put it on her own head....I guess she's my present. I love it.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Day 110

One year ago today. Jilly's "loves."

Jillian has just started giving real hugs, which I absolutely ADORE!

In the days before she gave hugs, she would only give "loves." She would put her forehead to your forehead and that = a hug.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Day 108

It was such a nice day! We took lunch to the park and played.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Day 106

We finally got rid of our Christmas tree and put up her Christmas present from Great Grandma! She loves the big play house that she can color!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Day 105

Did you know you can buy really cute hats from China on e-bay?

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Day 104

Talk about being greatful....
I'm not real sure what happened here, but I sure am greatful I don't live at end of the street!!!!
THREE rooter service trucks!

Monday, January 17, 2011

Day 103

Art Park is more than just slightly awesome. Jilly LOVED the moon sand.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Day 102

Reading is good for you.....especially when you read to your stuffed animals.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Day 101

Sometimes Shannon graces us with her presence for a breakfast out. Today was Bob's Red Mill.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Day 99

Puddle jumping....it's pretty awesome. Especially when you're airborne.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Day 98

THIS

is real life!! Everyone is sick, my kitchen is a mess, but chicken noodle soup and fresh made bread are in the process...

Still so much to be thankful for.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Day 96

Me: Jillian, what's in the bag?

Jillian: Happy!

Enough said.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Day 95

Yeah, you know that feeling you get when your entire house smells like freshly baked bread?

I've got it.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Day 91

Sometimes new hats go with everything....including pajamas.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Day 90

Walking a mile in someone else's shoes is really, really hard. She barely made it to the other side of the family room.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Day 89

Sometimes static cling gets you down and there's nothing you can do about it.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Day 88

Sure, I'll have a little hot chocolate with those marshmallows.

One of the best things about the weather getting cold. Drinking hot chocolate while reading a good book next to the fire. Cheers and happy new year.

Saturday, January 1, 2011