The kids tried out the new pool at Spray Lakes this afternoon. We have been waiting for this to open for a long time
I think it’s going to become a well used place for us. And I’m hoping to spend a lot of time in the pool this winter as I rehab.
Another one of those things that makes me glad we are home. Happiness
I decided this morning that I was done with the pain meds. They make me feel terrible – to the point I’d rather deal with the pain. I pulled out my essential oils and made my own pain reliever. Marjoram and frankincense in a rollerball on my shoulder and also taken internally. It’s helped significantly with the pain and I haven’t had to take a pill all day. I’m hoping my head and my digestive system clear up in the next couple of days. That’s happiness.
Tonight I played a Frozen game with my niece, nephew, and mom while my sister played Uno with my kids. Happiness is found in these little moments – it’s where the memories are made.
My kids sat outside today with their little cousins and blew the biggest bubbles ever. One of the best things about bubble blowing is that you’re never too old to do it. That and it’s just really a lot of fun.
I’m so happy with cousins are growing up getting to know each other. The cousin bond is a special one, and I know I feel it with all of my cousins.
It was so great to hear them giggling and having fun with each other. Happiness.
So my shoulder is broken after my little spill off of my horse yesterday not really the ideal way to spend the rest of the summer but it is what it is.
I have been humbled and amazed at how well I have been taken care of in the last 24 hours. Kids, cousins, aunts, friends, my mom and my sister – everybody has called and asked what they can do to help out, and I feel truly blessed. I talk a lot about my tribe and this is exactly what I mean. I couldn’t do it without these people. This is happiness.
At the end of this drishti spooked and I fell off. I’m waiting in urgent care to get the deal on my arm. But man was it a happy day until then!!!
I got to see my boy at his job today. This work has been such a great thing for him / he’s learning responsibility, but also has gained a whole new social network, and has developed a new confidence which has been awesome to watch evolve.
I’m so proud of both my kids. They are such kind, caring, awesome human beings. They are the brightest stars in my sky – and seeing them happy makes me happy.
We spent a big chunk of the day today clearing more clutter from the house – and so from our lives. Considering it was something I was pretty resistant to, I’m finding the more clutter I clear the happier I am
Not just the physical stuff, but lots of emotional clutter is being cleared as well. Awesome.
That is happiness
And a bonus happiness moment was having my sister and family show up for supper. We don’t get to see them often enough and these times are precious.
The kids and I did the rides at the stampede grounds today. Well, to be honest the kids did the rides and I people watched. I have never been a huge fan of the rides. Love those little donuts, don’t need the rides
But the kids loved it, and I love seeing them happy. We didn’t do the rides last year because it rained all of stampede week so it was really cool to see how those two years have made the kids excellent ride partners. They are so gutsy it amazes me.
Quality family time. These moments are precious. The boy is 16 – time is flying by. I’m honoured they want to spend so much time with me. Happiness ❤️
(The donuts were the best part in my opinion)
Today was one of those perfect summer days. It was hot, and we had time to go to the creek – which is almost all I need for perfection. Add horse to recipe and it’s complete.
The girls could spend hours at this spot. We are so lucky that this is something we are able to do. I am grateful every day that I was born into this family, here at this spot. It’s just perfect.
As we were driving through the field towards home, the girls standing in the car, dancing out the sunroof, the song Saltwater Gospel came on. It was the perfect song to take us home.
As I began being serious about my spiritual journey a few years ago I realized that he God I was seeking I had always known on the back of a horse at the ranch. This was the place I used to go often when I was young with my pony. We spent hours tootling up and down this creek. And in that time I learned to connect to God. I didn’t know what I was doing – but that was it.
Bringing back those feelings reminds me of peace and love. And that is happiness. Being with the girls as they laugh and scream – more happiness.
Life is such a blessing.
School is officially over for the year. I went out for DQ with the girl and some of her friends before they went to an end of school party. The boy and I had an Indiana Jones night – finally full relaxation mode can happen for these kids. They’ve worked hard this year.
I loved watching the girl laughing with her friends, I adore quiet time with my boy. This is how memories are made – this is happiness.
