The Blind Side

Yesterday afternoon Adam and I went to see the movie The Blind Side. I would have to say this is now my favorite movie. The best part is that it's a true story. Adam really wants to read the book, it will be interesting to hear how closely the book and the movie are. I love Sandra Bullock's character, she is so strong and yet so compassionate. This movie is hopeful and healing. I loved it!! Go see it!

New Moon

I ended up with 3 free tickets to the New Moon Premier at Pacific Place in Seattle. So last night Kristin, Anna, and I went. It was so fun!!!! When the movie started everyone started screaming like we were at a rock concert. The books are way better than the movie but the experience of going to the movie was exhilarating. All in all it was a great night with fantastic friends. A fun night out on the town with my peeps!!!

Simple Pleasures

Sometimes you just have to stop and enjoy the little things. Today I was surprised by one of my co-workers with this fantastic Starbucks Cup. I just love it! It has a little holiday flair with the red and white striped straw. I'm working on seeing the good and making a choice to be happy. I think in life you can make a choice and focus the bad or look for the good in every situation. So here's to looking for the Good! Cheers!

Simple Woman's Daybook

To go along with my new view on life, I joined the "Simple Woman's Daybook" Blog. The blog talks about lingering on the simple things and focusing on simplicity and the beauty of the "everyday moments."

Outside My Window... cool crisp windy fall day- I think the rains coming

I am Thinking... about getting home tonight and making my husband dinner and watching Survivor- one of my guilty pleasures ;-)

I am Thankful For... my family, the support that my family gives is more than I can describe in words.

I am Wearing... Jeans-a blue t-shirt-white cardigan -white rain jacket- I'm still too cold to take it off

I am Remembering...being a little girl in grade school with my Catholic school girl outfit (plaid skirt and red sweater with white tights) Playing on the playground and getting my white tights so dirty

I am Going...to see my friend Jill this evening- can't wait to catch up

I am Reading... New Moon- I'm on the last chapter- so excited to finish and go the Premier on the 19th

I am Hoping... to have a restful weekend, so I can kick this cold that I have

On My Mind...my fabulous sister in law Rhonda who makes me smile

I am Learning...to be hopeful and look at the good things in life rather than focus on all the bad

From the Kitchen...my chicken noodle soup for lunch today

Around the House... my two favorites- Brodie the puppy dog and Jadie cats

One of My Favorite Things... getting to eat dinner and spend the evening with my husband. I feel so fortunate he's working days now

I'm Alive

I love this song by Kenny Chesney and Dave Mathews. It goes right along with my new attitude of being content with what I have.

So damn easy to say that life's so hard
Every body's got their share of battle scars
As for me I'd like to thank my lucky stars that
I'm alive and well
It'd be easy to add up all the pain
And all the dreams you've sat
and watch go up in flames
Dwell on the wreckage as it
smolders in the rain
But not me....
I'M ALIVE
And today you know that's good enough for me
Breathing in and outs a blessing can't you see
Today's the first day of the rest of my life
And I'm alive and well
I'm alive and well
Stars are dancin' on the water here tonight
It's good for the soul when there's not a soul in sight
This motor's caught its wind and brought me back to life
Now I'm alive and well
And today you know that's good enough for me
Breathing in and outs a blessing can't you see
Today's the first day of the rest of my life
Now I'm alive and well
Yea I'm Alive and well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tex0U7qS7h4

Greener Grass

Last night I had dinner with one of my best friends Britt from highschool (we were locker partners our freshman year and have been besties ever since). It was so great to catch up with her!! I love love love her!!! It was so nice to have a night out that I didn't talk about babies and kids. Most of my friends/family either have kids or are trying to have a baby and it consumes our conversation. It was such a breath of fresh air to just talk about life and what's going on without having the pressure of having a baby or the focus of the conversation being on children and babies.
We talked about how it's so hard for our generation to just "be happy" with what stage we are in life. How it's so funny that everyone seems to think the grasses is always greener. We are constantly comparing ourselves to everyone else, instead of just being content with what we have. It's so easy to be jealous of others but after talking to Britt last night, I decided something: I'm going to spend more time focusing on the good and being surrounded by people that make me happy. Life is too short.
Here's a picture of Britt and I from the wedding:

Happy Halloween

Halloween was so fun this year! Adam and I were originally going to dress up as Shrek and Princess Fiona but it poured all day on Halloween and painting ourselves green didn't seem like the best choice. I was lucky enough to find some cheap German costumes that worked great with my wig ;-) We handed out candy to trick or treaters and then headed out to our friends the Feskens for a Costume party. Stacey went all out with the Halloween decorations. It was so fun!! Here's some pictures of that night.