Epiphany?

Wow, 2 blog posts in 1 day? Within minutes of each other? I must be off my rocker...

I have this app on my phone with thousands of quotes. I love it. I try to take something from it every day. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in other things, I forget. But not today.

I was just skimming through all the quotes and it made me think of my most favorite book ever. Before I tell you the title, let me just tell you, if you read it, it will change your life. Even if it only changes your life for a minute, I promise you, it will! There aren't enough words in the dictionary to describe how marvelous this book is. It has this incredible ability to make your perspective do a complete 180.

I am a very glass half empty kind of girl. I complain a lot. I always think things could be better. But every so often, I am reminded of this book and its message and I take a step back and say "whoa, D, do you really have it that bad?" Sometimes I think the answer is yes, and sometimes it really is. Like when my grandma died. Where is the bright side of that you optimistic pricks?! PS- Yes, I call myself D, as do many people.

So here it is, the greatest book ever written, in my humble opinion. Please read it. You won't regret it. But more importantly, take something from it. The people in your life will be thankful that you did.

If you don't have time to read the book, you can watch the actual lecture here. Grab the tissues!

Can't believe it

I cannot believe we are almost halfway through March and I haven't written in my blog in almost a month. Will someone please remind me I need to do this a couple times a week? Yes, I am that girl. I need someone over my shoulder yelling at me to do things. So what.

Anyway, this year is flying by! We are already planning our summer vacations, Jack's first birthday (OH MY GOD! WHAT??) and plenty of other things.

A big shout out to one of my best friends, Ms. Ashley Nelius, who got engaged a few weekends ago! I am so happy, excited, thrilled, and over the moon for her and her new fiance Brad. I love him! He is seriously one of the sweetest guys you will ever meet and they could not be more perfect for each other! So hopefully we will be booking a trip to Alaska for their wedding soon. (That one was for you Robin!) I guess I'll take the time to explain that little joke. Ashley has said before she was thinking of a destination wedding, which we all know, Danielle does not do bathing suits. And since it's all about me, and the bride's older sister Robin, we decided Ashley will be getting married in Alaska, where we can all wear snow suits. And more importantly, be covered up. Yay!

My 26th birthday is coming up in less than a month. I am FREAKING OUT. I know I've said that about every birthday after 21, but for reals this time. I am closer to 30 than 20 and I just feel sad. I won't be in my mid-20's anymore. I feel old and responsible. It sucks! Who wants to be 26? Certainly not me. So if anyone has some positive pick-me-ups or words of wisdom, send them my way.

Mike decided that we are taking Jack to SeaWorld for his first birthday. He is our first born and we wanted to do something BIG. So since he is too small to ride anything at Disneyland, we decided to take him on a seeing adventure at SeaWorld. I'm pretty stoked. I haven't been there since I was a kid. And a friend of mine who was recently there, told me they serve booze! Even better.

We have also decided that since Arizona is like hell on earth during the summer, Jack and I will be spending a lot of time in Flagstaff this summer with my parents. I am actually really excited about that for a couple of reasons. #1- it's gorgeous up there in the summer! I think the average is mid 80's + pine trees = does it get any better? #2- I will have an excuse as to why I don't want to spend my entire summer up in Idaho with my mother in law. What sane, sober, daughter in law would do that anyway? I want to take the time to find all the good hiking trails, restaurants, camping areas, and all the stuff the "highlanders" do for fun. So again, if you are a local Flaggy, send me some tips!

I have a few things I want to plug today, so here is my list:

World Market- amazing wine & beer selection for spring!

Pat's Run- sign up for a run or a create a shadow run for a really great cause!

Ash & D- 2003

Our skinny days! :)