52 weeks happiness: week 5

Last week was full of so much excitement, relaxation, fun, friends, family and even a little stress.....but most of all it was chocked full of happiness.

photo by Jessica Earle

 photo by Jessica Earle

 photo by Jessica Earle

 photo by Jessica Earle

photo by Jessica Earle

Happiness and gratitude for.........................

:: impromptu musical moments shared with family and friends.
:: family gatherings, good food, and bones to gnaw on.
:: so many days at the beach with friends: realizing and appreciating the fact that I live less then 10 minutes from sand between my toes.
:: ocean side naps, splashes, fish and big sand holes.
:: days where we had no plans and others that were full of excitement and plans....balance.
:: seeing my own children and all my students light up the stage and my heart.
:: singing a duet on the stage with my daughter for the first time. Holding her hand and knowing this is a moment I will never forget.
:: sitting backstage before the show and taking a much needed deep breath while nursing. Grateful that he needed me at that moment, because I needed him too.
:: my husband and best friend John, and my life with him. I can't think of anyone I would rather be sharing all this with.