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It is 12 midnight, Saturday night, and I'm sitting down to blog. You know, I'm excited for this blog. It's been a while. A lot has happened the past few weeks that have left me in a crazy rut. I've been down in the dumps. Silly right? As I type this out, my Pandora Radio is playing "You can't always get what you want" by the Rolling Stones. I'm chuckling to myself at the lyrics: "you can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you get what you need". That is exactly the reason for this post.

We don't always have control over our life situations, but you know, sometimes sh*t happens. So, after feeling sorry for me all week long (what a wasted week), I decided to have a little fun. I'd say it all started Friday morning. Nate called, he was coming home from work early. Hey, that never happens, and I was so excited. I got to spend Friday afternoon at the swimming pool with my Brown Bear, Isabelle. It was great relaxing and soaking up the sunshine. Friday night Isabelle went to the Woodbine Rodeo with my Parents, so I decided to take Penelope too. Check out the pictures.. I think they enjoyed it ;)

Saturday was a dreaded call day. I say dreaded like it's horrible for me, but in reality it is so hard on Nate. I am so thankful he loves to work like he does, but he has been a little under the weather, and I worry about the long hours he has to put in. Since he was stuck at the hospital, the girls and I headed to Woodbine for the day. The parade was great. We loved all the pretty horses, and friendly faces. I just love Woodbine.

We had a great picnic at the park, played some carnival games, talked to some pretty great people then headed to my Parent's house. I had a nice run in the 90 degree heat, then we hit the sprinkler and ate Popsicles! I love how my girls just know how to have fun. Pure entertainment.

Just when we didn't think the day could get better... papa brought home a 4-wheeler. Woot! (yes, we had as much fun as we look like we were having)

And it got even better.. roasted marshmallows, need I say more?

It's not like these things are out of the ordinary, but you know, today felt nice. I've been caught up in the everyday grind. In this cycle of wanting something else, something more, but I have all I could ever need right here. I am so lucky, and feel silly the times I lose sight of that. I'm not saying that I'm cured from thinking that way again, but today I feel pretty darn good.

We ended the day helping Grandma and Grandpa pick peas and beans in their meticulous garden. It was so simple, but I know the kids are going to remember days like this forever. Perfectly content, finding what we need, and not wanting what we don't.

I'm so thankful for today.

Cheers!

-Angee