132. My OWN checking account. Since I'm making more now, and since Bryan got a raise a few months ago, things are wayyyy better around here. He opened up a checking account for me, and every month from now on I will get a little bit of spending money. I went shopping today and got a few shirts for work, and a new diaper bag...I desperately needed a new one. Tomorrow I have to go shopping for some salon supplies. I need a new clipper and neck trimmer, and I am also hoping to find a new shears for a good price.

133. Great family and friends. This afternoon, I went to the mall with my sister in law and a friend, and we had so much fun. Then, this evening I went to a few other stores with my mom, it was so nice to get out of the house.

134. Purim. Last night, we celebrated the Jewish festival of Purim. We met at church, and had a masquerade party. Everyone dressed up, and brought fun food. We read the story of Esther and my friends performed some Jewish fiddle songs. It was a blast. Purim is the festival that commemorates when the Jews were saved from death because of Esther's bravery and dedication to her people.

135. Bath time. Olivia LOVES taking baths, and it is so much fun. I sat in there with her tonight, she was so happy.

127. Stability. It seems like every time I post, I am thankful for some of the same things. How wonderful it is to have a stable home, a stable income, a stable husband, a stable schedule...I wouldn't say my life is "predictable" by any means, but it is stable.

128. Quiet mornings. I love just being at home - laundry washing, baby playing quietly at my feet, reading about things that interest me online, drinking sparkling water...

129. The fact that I'm grown up. I get a kick out of finding old friends on Facebook, except that they are all still in the party stage. Some of them still live with their parents. Here I am, with a husband of 5 years, a sweet baby who is almost 1 year old, and we've owned a house for a year and a half. I am so thankful that I chose the path that I did.

130. My house. As chaotic as it is without a kitchen, I. AM. SO. EXCITED. to have a new kitchen! Bryan is working as fast as he can on it. Everyone commends me for being so patient through this whole renovation, but I can't see myself being anything other than patient. All he does is work his job, then he comes home and works on the house until really late. What a sacrifice! I can't be anything other than patient, knowing that he is putting everything into this to get it done for our family!

131. Internet Friends. hahah. I love all the blogs I read, I love connecting with people through the internet. I love my real life friends, but I've really grown to cherish my online relationships too.

122. Making someone's day. Today I chose to make my grandmother's day. She lives in a nursing home, and I never visit her. I hate nursing homes. I hate seeing her like this. But today, I decided that it's stupid of me to care more about myself than my dear grandmother. We spent a lot of time with her when we were kids. She read to us, took us to the zoo, made us good food, taught me a lot about baking, and she was a wonderful example to us. I randomly drove by her nursing home today and I was overcome with thankfulness for her life. She was so happy to see Olivia and I, I wanted to cry! We didn't stay long, because Olivia was getting tired, and it was almost lunch time for grandma Bertha. I felt so good driving home. I want to try to make it up there to see her at least once a week from now on.

123. Food! We finally got groceries! We bought icky, naughty things that are quick and easy to eat, since we are in the middle of a pretty serious kitchen renovation. I can't wait to have our new and improved kitchen!

124. My husband. He bought me 4 wonderful cookbooks for Valentine's day. I can't wait to get back into my kitchen!

125. New glasses. They were super cheap, and I am so excited for them to come. I was a year overdue on getting new contacts and glasses. My vision was getting pretty bad. My eyes have actually improved, so I've been living with too strong of a prescription!

126. Days off of work. I love my job, but it is sure nice to be free a few days a week to clean house, spend extra time with Olivia, run errands, visit people...!

116. New clothes for baby Olivia. My grandma took us shopping this weekend, and she bought Olivia's whole spring/summer wardrobe. I haven't even been able to put every thing away yet. I keep laying out all of the pieces in the living room mixing and matching outfits...It's like I'm pregnant, anticipating a newborn instead of having a 9 month old and anticipating warm weather!

117. Lunch with my little brother. Well, he's not so little anymore...He took Olivia and I out for lunch today. He said he was lonely. We talked non stop for an hour, it was so much fun. Our family is going through a lot right now, and it was nice to talk it out.

118. My parents. They both stopped by this morning to visit Olivia and I.

119. It's getting warmer! I am so excited for good weather. It's chilly, but the sun has made its way out, and the snow is starting to melt!

120. Date night. Bryan took me to Avatar last night. It was really good. We went out to eat afterwards, it was so nice to do something together. We haven't been out on a date for at least 9 months!

121. My grandparents. They LOVE to babysit Olivia...which makes it wayyy easier for us to go on dates!

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108. Baking. I looooove baking. It is so much fun for me to make yummy, pretty things to share with those I love.

109. The thought of having a brand new oven in a few months...*sighhhh*

110. The fact that Olivia finally took a nap. I wrestled a grumpy baby all morning, and around 2pm she finally decided to give up and sleep a little bit. She is all bright and cheery now!

111. Finger foods. It is so much fun to watch her pick up little peas and shove them into her mouth!

112. My husband's un-ending love. I have felt so close to him lately.

113. Sparkling water. Yummmmmm.

114. My new bathroom. It is actually fun for me to clean the bathroom now!

115. Spring is on the way...!