My Favorite Things: July 2013 Edition

I have had bronchitis for 20+ days now. And I'll tell ya, it's close to cracking me. (If there's anything Survivor taught me, it's that a healthy body is a major blessing.)

So when I'm sick, I try my best to focus on the good vs. being crabby. And that's what I'm doing today--I'm focusing on the good with a list of My Favorite Things: July 2013 Edition.

Because even amidst this incessant cough and fever, there's good all around. 

I know that. For sure.


My Favorite Things:
July 2013 Edition

1. Hearing from Elder Meehan after his first week in Indiana!
(Photo taken with Jay and Mission President/wife: The Clevelands)
www.elderjonahmeehan.wordpress.com



2. The kids at Dave's work for "Kidday 2013."
(Dave works for an incredible company! Face-paintings, treats, etc.)


3. Family Night at Buca di Beppos.

 
4. Bam and her friend at our ward/congregation Taco Party Saturday night.


5. Whitney the cat--on my NEW COSTCO chair!
(So much for "No pets on the furniture." Argh!)
 


6. Jr. and Zu at Dave's work on Friday.
 
7. This photo of our quadruplet cousins--Dave's brother's kiddos.
(They turn 11 this month and we love their guts! Can you imagine having 4 bambinos at once? Pretty unique/extraordinary.)

(PS: I realize a lot of people have opinions about Prop 8.
My only job on Planet E is to love my family, and that's what I'm gonna do. So, please don't email me with your thoughts on Prop 8. I'm sure there's a Complaint Dept somewhere that would love your input. Tee hee.)
 

8. Harriet the dog--who is missing Elder Meehan BIG TIME.
(They were always together. Poor girl has no idea where he's gone.)







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