I'm officially making an attempt to cross off another item on the list: to maintain a journal or blog well- writing at least weekly. I can't promise an extensive entry every day but my plan is to at least post new pictures and a minimum of one line (every day? I hope...) to say what I am feeling thankful for at the moment. I mentioned in my last entry that I was feeling guilty about not taking the time frequently enough to count my blessings. I am taking this step to change that. I am sick of the world bombarding us with negativity and messages of gloom and doom. I am choosing to be happy, no matter how unhappy some of life's everyday occurrences may feel. The economy sucks. Our savings account sucks. People are losing their jobs.

But today the sun is shining and it is a great day to be alive. The flowers are blooming and the world is still turning. Lets enjoy that and love each other, shall we? I am heading out to do something positive. Caelan and I will go to the chiropractor and take a walk with the sun shining on our faces. Then we'll come home, eat lunch and play all afternoon together. Today, I am thankful for the beauty and renewal of springtime.