Simple Pleasures

Life has so much to offer. Sometimes the little things get lost in the midst of dramatic and demanding events and circumstances. But it's nice to sit back and enjoy the simple pleasures of life and realize how incredibly blessed we are. Here are some of my favorites.

Vine ripe tomatoes

Berry/almond vanilla yogurt for breakfast

waking up next to my sweetheart

a phone call from my sweet little Ike

a quiet cool morning jog

the whisperings of the Spirit

answers to prayer

the serenity and peace of the scriptures, and the call to action I often find there 

a cold drink of water

an afternoon with my mom and sisters, nieces, & friends

getting all wrapped up in a good book, so many to choose from

looking at pictures of my kids when they were little (sorry Steve, you were still in heaven)

talking to my kids on the phone or Skype

 squashed dragons

laying down on my bed when I'm really tired

cooking for my Dave

Cache's laugh

spending time in the temple

warm, just out of the oven cookies 

Sometimes I offer 'thanks only' prayers ~ when I don't ask for anything, just express my love and gratitude for the incredible blessings I have. No one is more blessed than I am, and no one is more undeserving.  I try to be aware and give thanks to my Father and my Savior for their generosity and tender mercies.