Weekly Gratitude

I have decided to participate in the Weekly Gratitude started by Love, Life, Lace and brought to my attention by Kate over at Best Foot Forward. This way of infusing my life (and my readers') with a little random optimism is something I've been thinking about it doing lately. One driving force has been my friend Casey who, even though life has smacked her in the face repeatedly the past few months, posts regularly about the good things in her life. And also my friend H who has handled tragedy so gracefully recently.

1. In less than a week, I'll get to meet my baby nephew Caden! He'll be almost two months old, and I'm dying to just love him up and ooh and ahh over him.

2. Both the mister and I received some great news this past week. I hope to know more in a few days, at what point I'll clue in my readers. :)

3. Even though my area got 8 inches of snowfall last Monday, I can't help but feel the "spring is almost here... be a little more patient" feeling in the air. I'm already looking forward to a much needed mani/pedi day with Tory!
 
4. Today the Hallmark Channel is airing an all-day Golden Girls marathon. Seriously, what's better than that?!
 
5. Buying items of clothing that are striped. In the words of Carrie Bradshaw, "I have an addiction, sir!" This is just one of the few striped items I've put in many an online shopping cart.

I'm excited to participate in Weekly Gratitude posts and share some happy parts of my world. For more glass half full reading, check out 1000 Awesome Things. It really IS the small things. :)