365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 61

I am grateful for beautiful views :):):)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 55

I am grateful that I was able to rearrange my schedule to help out yesterday -- we had an awesome outcome and I was still able to swing all my other commitments :););)

Bonus Pic of Paris to show my Gratitude :)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 49

I am grateful when God walks me through the anxieties, challenges and overwhelmed feelings that can come with life. We have so many blessings to be grateful for and when we let the "to do list" overcome us we can have a hard time enjoying all the wonders of the day and helping others do the same.

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 41

I am grateful for a terrific Christmas. 

This year was remarkable in that we did zero gift giving ….that is correct, 0.  It was spectacular!

I love gifts just as much as the next person, however, one day a year when you are trying to find things for everyone you love is overwhelming at best.

This year Christmas was so close to T Day that it truly did sneak up on us.  We all proactively made a choice for our gifts to be no gifts.

This was so incredibly liberating………….the day was about the day, the experience and enjoying each other’s company.  There was no frantically running around, late night wrapping, pre formed expectations, wondering if you bought the right thing, did you buy enough……….none of that.

We woke up early and watched the sunrise while sipping coffee, listened to the stillness and calm of the morning.

After making our yummy green drink in the Vitamix, we went for a bike ride to the top of Friendship Park where we took in the incredible views of the city, harbor and all the way down to Orange County.

We then decided we would pack up our swim stuff and the dog and head to Belmont Shores for a swim.  We donned our wetsuits and jumped in……….OMG was it cold. Our faces and heads were freezing at first but we adjusted after the first ten minutes or so ----- I do have to say, the best part was probably getting back out J Note to self, get myself one of those neoprene hoodies for winter swimming. 

My husband then went for a long run and I took the dog out for a stroll in Belmont – it was about 75 degrees and terrific. 

Afterwards we all went and got lunch at a wonderful Mediterranean Restaurant called BouBouffe  ,  eat and relaxed.

Stopped at the store to get dinner makings, came home, made some dinner (wasn’t one of my finest unfortunately) we wished all of our friends and family a  Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays and called it a day.

All in all, perfect :):):)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 40

I am grateful for this beautiful Christmas day! The wonderful winter landscape that provides fresh, crisp colors that continuously change as the sun rise sand sets. The organic oders of the freshly rained upon soil and the tremendous pink hues of the clouds as the sunset beckons.......a truly amazing and spectacular gift that nature brings us every day :):):)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 37

I am grateful for Tiny Reindeer :):);)

Apex Reindeer

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I am grateful for impromptu walks on the beach :):):)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 35

I am grateful I had green scallions (substitute for onions) so I could make my pea soup :):);)

Pea Soup

1 lb dry spilt peas green (rinse in water)
3 carrots chopped
1 cup celery chopped
1 small onion chopped (can substitute scallions :))
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 tsp oregano
salt and pepper to taste
6/7 cups of water

Saute carrots, celery, onion and garlic for 5 minutes
Add rinsed split peas and 6/7 cups of water
Bring to boil
Simmer for 45 minutes
Eat and Enjoy!!!!!!
So Yummy, tasty and easy :):);)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 34

I am grateful for beautiful sunrises :):):)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 32

I am grateful for the pungent aroma of arugula ;););)

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I am grateful for this beautiful view :):):)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 30

I am grateful for lazy Sunday mornings :) Sipping coffee, reading the paper and surfing the web :):);)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 23

I am grateful that my flight ran on time today :) I was able to get home by 6pm, be reunited with my husband and dog, go out to eat and be asleep by 8 pm ----- it was perfect :):):)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 22

I am grateful when I get to recharge my batteries :):):)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 17

I am grateful we got to join together for an early dinner at Swan Thai in R.P.V.......Beautiful Sunset and wonderful food - it was a big hit. Everyone enjoyed the food and the and the atmosphere:):):)

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 15

I am grateful we chose to fly back home Saturday morning -- we missed all the crowds and craziness that ensues with a Sunday post turkey day departure. We got home on schedule and were able to re-unite with the home front family and the dogs and enjoy the wonderful dinnermy sister made :):):)

MB Sunset

365 Days of Gratitude Rollover day 8

I am grateful for the rain :):);) The rain is amazing with its healing properties, soothing sounds and ability to wash away the soot and leave us with beautiful skies, snow covered mountains and crisp views of the city and ocean :):);)

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