Day 31 - Girl Scout Cookies

Today we received a package in the mail from Roy's parents. A Valentine's card and a box of Caramel deLites, or as we know them, Samoas! YUM! I love Girl Scout Cookies. Samoas and Thin Mints are my faves. Now we just have to try to make these last for a few days!

Day 30 - Tulips

Tulips are one of my favorite flowers. They signify the arrival of spring! While springtime is still a bit around the corner, these beauties were only $2.49 at my Kroger today. I knew I just had to pick them up! So thankful for some color and life to dress up our table!

Day 29 - Birthday Celebrations

Tonight we celebrated the birthday of our good friend Aria. He was very excited, as you can tell! :) I love birthdays. They were always a big deal in our home, and I plan to continue that tradition in my own home! It's just a great time to celebrate the blessing of another year of life.

Happy birthday, Aria!

It was also our first time at Buca di Beppo. All I have to say - YUM!

Day 28 - Homemade Chili

Well I had planned to take this amazing picture of my homemade chili topped with cheese, sour cream, and fritos. I remembered this, however, right after I finished my last bite. Sigh. So I resigned myself to the leftovers still sitting in the crockpot, lacking all of the fixin's. But that's ok. It was yummy. And we made cornbread muffins to go along with it. Perfect for a cold day!

Day 27 - Weather

I'm so thankful that God created weather. I love a day where the sun is baking me in its warmth. I also love the rain and how it washes away the dirt and grime. I love thunderstorms, watching the sky light up with brilliant bolts. I love cool breezes when fall is fast approaching. I love warm breezes when winter is almost past. Weather is amazing and wonderful!

The picture is of the barometer that I gave Roy for Christmas. It measures the barometric pressure in the air. Roy greatly enjoys anything to do with weather, so it was a successful gift!

Day 26 - Built-Ins

One of my favorite things about living in Swiss Tower... the built-ins! There are two wonderful built-in bookshelves. This is our decorative one, while the other (and bigger!) one holds mostly books with a few pictures here and there. They are so amazing! A great space saver and wonderful for decor!

Day 25 - My Cell Phone

Living 1,000 miles away from my family, I am so grateful for the ease of communication in our culture. I love being able to pick up my phone and call them whenever I want! Sooo thankful that we don't have to communicate only by pen and paper!

P.S. Happy 11 months 'til Christmas!