My feel good list

A while back I made a list of what makes me feel good.  Things that bring me comfort, make me smile, bring contentment, peace.  I try to make sure I'm doing some of these things to nurture my life.  

Here's my list:

painting

yummy smelling candles

hot tea on the porch

the library

napping in a hammock

volunteer work

meditating

walking my neighborhood while reading a good book
strength training
being with my husband
organizing anything & everything
getting into my pj's (fleece!)
picnics at the park
kayaking
road trips by myself
showering after a hard workout
my legs freshly shaved
massages
getting pampered
antiquing
small towns

Now, go make your own feel good list.  And make sure and nurture your life by doing those things you love. 

Cutie Patooootie!

This sweet punkie LOVES music. If she got cranky we would turn on some music and she would light up and start dancing. She favors Coldplay, so we got along just wonderfully.

Karate at the best place in Austin - Life Ki-do

Ryder had his first karate tournament and he got the silver metal! WOO HOOOOO!

circus!

I took the littles to the circus today in Cedar Park. I was really impressed! Definitely worth it.

Hunt did NOT like the clowns. 

She was hanging by her hair!  Ouch!

Sometimes Ryder needs a little help putting on a smile. 

my notebook/pen fetish

i love notebooks and pens.  they make me happy.  so, i got a cute notebook w/ a smooooooth pen and decided to keep track of what i accomplish each day.  here's an example from the other day:

yep, you read it right - i put on there - shower & shave.  one of my "happies" is shaved legs.  i love the feeling of smooth legs.  and, being that I have a mad schedule w/ lots of kids - I don't get the luxury of washing my hair every single day (not that i would even if i could), so I do see that as an accomplishment when it happens.  PLUS I just wanted to make my list as long as possible and fill up the page.  ;-)  
I have this notebook on my bedside table and fill it in before bed.  Makes me feel like my day was productive.  
Here's a quote I love:
"For one minute, close your eyes and imagine you're 80.  You 're wearing diapers, your kids are 60, you have to eat baby food, can't really walk and you wish that God would give you just one more chance at being 30 again.  Wish granted, don't just sit around and do nothing, create a life you can look back on and be proud of.  Not regret.  What you give you get to keep, what you fail to give you lose forever." John Wooden. 

The harm caused by guilt & selfishness.

"Don't fall into the habit of thinking too much about yourself.  When you put yourself in the center of all your thoughts, to the exclusion 

of everyone else, you are close to 

committing personality suicide."

"Guilt can actually plant the seeds of sickness in the soul, a sickness that proceeds to damage the mind and, in time, the body.  If a personal has fallen into a pattern of conduct that causes guilt feelings, such a behavior pattern should be discarded, and discarded quickly, if the individual wishes to remain in good health."

Saturday was a day of love

I had the honor of photographing Kailynn Powell and Andrew Cannata's wedding on Saturday .  The ceremony was at St. Lukes on the lake and the reception was at Vintage Villas.  We were a little bit worried about the weather b/c the chance of rain was high, but it ended up being a beautiful day.  The ceremony was so sweet and beautiful.  The reception was so crazy and fun!  I can't wait to show you pictures!  Stay tuned...