November 14, 2010: Day 318

Closing out the weekend with a mug of hot cocoa and a scoop of Ben & Jerry's vanilla ice cream.

November 13, 2010: Day 317

"If there's a light in everybody, send out your ray of sunshine."

Perfect fall day.

November 12, 2010: Day 316

Ladybug on my windshield. How fitting...happy birthday, John Ryan.

November 11, 2010: Day 315

11:11 on 11/11. Make a wish!

November 10, 2010: Day 314

As I was cleaning an old drawer, I found this check I had saved from when Lauren and I opened a joint account in college to pay for rent and bills. I instantly laughed out loud when I found it, after having not seen it for almost six years. I was flooded with great memories of the "Back House" and one of the greatest years. It's amazing how finding one tiny scrap of paper can affect your mood.

November 9, 2010: Day 313

Where everybody knows your name...

November 8, 2010: Day 312

A bowl full of hot, buttery popcorn.

November 7, 2010: Day 311

This project has heightened my appreciation for all the countless things I have to be grateful for...the big things, the little things and everything in between. As I sat and ate dinner and reflected on a chaotic day, I thought about the million things I have to be thankful for including the roof above me and the people gathered below it.

November 6, 2010: Day 310

I drive by this house almost every single day and have never noticed this tire swing hanging in the backyard until today. Simple, yes. But it certainly made me smile.

November 5, 2010: Day 309

Candlelit yoga, take-out thai for dinner, and pumpkin beer in a frosty mug is recipe for a perfect Friday night.

November 4, 2010: Day 308

Autumn...a time of harvest...of gathering together.

November 3, 2010: Day 307

I think about her every day, but for some reason Gram was in my thoughts even more than usual today. 

November 2, 2010: Day 306

Yep!

November 1, 2010: Day 305

While driving home tonight, for some reason the sunset reflecting in my side mirror reminded me of the Irish blessing...

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face...

October 31, 2010: Day 304

Happy Halloween!

October 30, 2010: Day 303

Greeted by sidewalk art on the way to the Broyles.

October 29, 2010: Day 302

I love the sound of autumn leaves crunching under my feet.

October 28, 2010: Day 301

It's one of the last days of October in New England and it reached 79 degrees. Somebody forgot to tell Mother Nature (including this pink little flower) that summer is over. I'm certainly not complaining.

October 27, 2010: Day 300

Sugar. My drug of choice.

October 26, 2010: Day 299

Every time I see this wallpaper, I think back to when Courtney and I helped Dad wallpaper the bathroom. Who knew that twenty years later these flowers would bring back such fond memories.

October 25, 2010: Day 298

I love this time of year. Halloween costume is finally coming together...

October 24, 2010: Day 297

I hope I never take for granted that this is where I call home.

October 23, 2010: Day 296

I. 

Love. 

Weddings.

October 22, 2010: Day 295

Rediscovered the coziness of my peanut butter and jelly pajama pants. 

October 21, 2010: Day 294

Laugh. Love. Dream.

October 20, 2010: Day 293

So many colors...how is a girl to decide? Gosh my life is hard.

October 19, 2010: Day 292

Found a box of raisins that Mara put in my purse on Sunday so I would have a snack on the plane. Such a thoughtful gesture. And from a four-year-old nonetheless.

October 18, 2010: Day 291

Gorgeous, crisp, autumn sky.

October 17, 2010: Day 290

Am I a proud aunt and sister? I guess you could say that.

October 16, 2010: Day 289

My fortune read, "smile often, and see what happens."