Reasons why I had a great week...

1. Last Friday, Mike handed me a copy of the movie the Big Lebowski...puzzled...I'm thinking something along the lines of "well I guess we could watch it on Valentine's Day...not quite what I was thinking but what the hell?"

"Open it!" he says, laughing.

His laughter is furthered by my sqeals of delight when I discover the gift certificate for a trip to the spa at the Ritz and a massage while he was going to be working the next day. It was HEAVEN!! Thanks love xoxo

2. Sunday, my friends from home arrived - we stayed up late talking about funny memories, life, dreams...

3. Monday, my handsome boy took me out to dinner at Lahaina Grill ... and on the way {after sulking about my lack of pretty things to wear} ... he stopped at one of my favorite dress shops and made me pick out a new pretty dress! We continued on to a delicious dinner while sipping Bellinis and stuffing ourselves with King Crab Raviolis. A day before my birthday...just the two of us.

4. Tuesday, I woke up and looked at myself in the mirror. I thought I may look a teeny tiny bit older, but nope just same old me, with one more year under my belt. Although my appearance hasn't changed much, I'm amazed at how much my life has changed after one little year. Oh yeah and this was a good day because I got to have a pzookie for dessert. mmmm.... I think this may have been the first year I haven't blown out any candles though.

5. I ate Ben and Jerry's Mint Cookie Ice cream yesterday.....for dinner :)

6. I am constantly inspired by little things in this blogging community - I find sweet recipes, am touched by the power of prayer, learn how to make great things out of very little and appreciate those of you who take the time to follow along with my journey.