Another Vacation; guess I better blog about it.

Tomorrow we embark on our first long flight as a family of four (I say four, because Jeremy wouldn't let me buy Keta an airline ticket. Obviously I'm still upset about it, because, seriously, we're a family of 5 1/2...Sherman is only a half because, seriously, look at his little rolly polly self. He's like a sausage, and sausages don't count as whole numbers...also, Sherman would hate the plane, he's way to anxious, hence the reason only Keta would get to go if I had my way). ANYWAY, we're going to Hawaii...to get hitched. For the record, if you're engaged, and considering a destination wedding, I'm not recommending it at this point...it's a headache! BUT I do get to go on a sweet vacation with most of my absolute favorite people in the world. There are a couple who won't be able to make the journey because of super adult things like fresh new babies and no room in the budget, but they'll be there in spirit, and that's what really matters. I'm pretty excited about the trip, and the girls are ecstatic. I'll try to keep the blog updated, I know how y'all love my vacation blogs. But, before we head out, I'm spending every second I can with this face, because, seriously, Hawaii is a long way away from my bestie, and I've never left her for more than 4 days (seriously)...and that's hard, and I'm pretty sad about it today. But I'm sure warm sand and a beer in my hand will put a smile on my face tomorrow! Until then, Aloha my friends!

#100happydays: learning

Doing everything you can to be sure that your kids have the best, most well rounded education, both in literal "knowledge" and in real life "knowledge". That's the best thing you can give then. This is one thing that Jeremy and I push for. We want our kids to have experience. To be cultured. To know how to think and feel and see things that other people don't or can't know and think and feel and see. We want them to believe that they can change the world. That they shape the future. And I'm so glad we can give them the tools to do all of the things that they need to make the future bright. From memberships to the Aquarium, to experiencing music and art, to helping those less fortunate. I can't wait to see how they use all of these things to shape a better tomorrow.

#100happydays: handmade gifts

My mom is the best you guys. I know that you guys have already caught onto that by now, but today we're celebrating her because she gives the best gifts. They're always perfect because she makes them. Dani was sooo excited about her gift from Grandma (and Grandpa because he "had to put up with her while she made that"...lol) and she couldn't wait to wear it. My parents make the neatest gifts. And they're always so perfect and personal. We're awful lucky. 

If you like handmade gifts that are super unique, look up Raghorn Studios on Facebook. That's the 'rents. They have premade stuff, or they'll custom make you whatever you like. Here are a few of my favorite pieces they've made for me.

#100happydays: best parents

                      

Finding a note from your 'rents after they've gone back home may be the sweetest, most thoughtful thing ever. My parents are incredible. Amazing. Seriously perfect. Every single nano second of every single day I am so grateful and so thankful and so full of love for these two people that aren't just my parents, they really are my best friends. I love them bigger than all the galaxy times infinity....infinity times. I really am the luckiest girl in the world.

#100happydays: fire

Most people don't look at this photo and think happy thoughts, but boy howdy! I saw this on my Insta-feed today and I was giddy. There is a special thing about being part of the wildland fire community that there aren't really words for. The energy on the line and at ICP is unlike any other that I've encountered. The commraderie is unlike any other. It's just...unique. And I love it. And I miss it. Every rough season I say "I'm not ever doing this again", and then, by March, I am so excited for fire season I can smell it. Like literally. The air starts to get warmer, and suddenly I'm dreaming of nomex and polaskis. I look around outside and imagine where a temporary repeater would best be placed. 

Ahhhh, bliss.

#100happydays: Jess and Jas

Jas sent me this beauty of a photo of Jess tonight, informing me I needed to post it to Facebook because if he did it, she'd kill him. Don't you guys wish you had a husband like Jas? Or I hott wife like Jess? Too bad. They are my favorite people on Earth and I'm so lucky to call them my family. Obviously we're not blood, but these people are my brother and sister. We are connected. I can't explain it...but if I'm having a horrible day, I'll get a text, out of the blue, from one of them telling me to smile, or that they love me. And that is usually exactly what I need, exactly when I need it. These two have saved me. Over and over and over again. I don't know what I would do without them. They're the H2 to my O. Yep, we make water. Believe it.

#100happydays: best dog, best dad

'Nuff said.