i'm thankful for ...

next monday, i'll be 36 - eek!  i can't believe i am actually going to now be mid-to-late 30s, because honestly i just don't feel 36.  it's not that i'm freaking out about it so much, as i'm just sort of astonished i've been on this earth for almost 36 years.  so this week, i'm thankful for ...

my favorite store knowing just how to celebrate my birthday by giving me 15% off

late afternoon swims in the backyard

my adorable niece addie who always sends me love notes when she stops by (absolutely love the "j" spelled backwards).  how did i get so lucky?

my find at the barney's outlet ($35), which is just in time for summer

discovering a healthier way to eat spaghetti & meatballs:  spaghetti squash & meatballs.  thanks, chef extraordinaire, helen cavallo for the delicious recipe!