{download here} With Thanksgiving and the holiday season fast approaching I wanted to focus this weeks "happi thoughts" on one very important word: ---------->> GRATITUDE <<---------- On occasion, I like to set some time aside just to focus on gratitude. I even have created … [Read more...]
{Grateful for Firefighters} Granite Mountain Hotshots… True Heroes!
6.30.2013 In memory of Granite Mountain Hotshot Firefighters from Prescott Arizona.{My home state} It has happened again. Tragedy strikes. This time it was 19 courageous men that went out on a call of duty and lost their lives to protect the lives of others. For more … [Read more...]
Printable Quotes to Make “Dad” Feel Special for Fathers Day or Any Day!
I thought I'd share some prints in honor of Fathers Day. [One of these really has meaning to me. Especially since my dad passed away 20 years ago. I still miss him so much, some days more than others. I miss him most when I am having a personal struggle. He was my biggest fan and his love always … [Read more...]
Today’s “happi” moment
BEST PART OF MY DAY... I like to call it my "happi" moment :) :) :) :) yep. true story. OK, I'll tell ya... It was when I was driving home with my 2 year old grandson {lil Ry Guy} after spoiling him a bit... Yes. SPOIL! And you would too if you were graa-ma to this … [Read more...]
My BFF and a Sweet & Sentimental Gift Idea!
I love finding new gift ideas. I have always liked to get a little creative with it. My husband is not easy to do things for, that is for sure so I was racking my brain on Valentines day this year. We usually keep it simple and sometimes even cheesy on Valentines day because, well that's just us! I … [Read more...]
It’s a Happy Birthday! {A-B-C style}
In February 1964, on Friday the 13th, my greatest blessing in life was born... Happy Happy Birthday to my: Adventurous BRAVE Cool dedicated extraordinary FABULOUS good looking hardworking intelligent Jillene<3Lover kind loving manly nice... … [Read more...]
What Christmas means to… Me :)
This is what Christmas means to me. The music, the laughter, the childlike innocence, lights & decorations, gifts and acts of kindness that put a smile on someone else's face as well as our own, This is Christmas. <3 I love this time of year mostly for the extra feeling of love that is … [Read more...]
Gratitude Countdown Day 1
[subscribe2] I am going to share my last Countdown to Thanksgiving blessing with yes, the greatest blessing that has come into my life… It happened just over 30 years ago… When I was 16 years old. And I knew… This STORY would never end. got you curious? Drumrollll……. … [Read more...]
Gratitude Countdown Day 2
[subscribe2] I am grateful for Friday night date nights with my BFF hubby and grandson! I am grateful for my nieces and nephews! I am grateful for children. They make my heart very happi! I am grateful for Arizona weather this time of year! Combine ALL of those and … [Read more...]
Counting Blessings Day 3
[subscribe2] {Everyone appreciates a fun surprise now and then. Right?} The Other evening I was casually checking/reading my e-mails and I came across this one... Hi Jillene! We're so excited to tell you that YOU WON!!! You're the proud new owner of our fav things gift … [Read more...]