EverSoGrateful

So now for some gratitude insights over my week in Logan and Salt Lake City...

-Bear Lake is phenomenal, the color of the water is turquoise, it looks like a tropical mirage. However it does not feel like anything tropical. The water was COLD. But that didn't prevent me and Kara from tubing! Can't beat boating for a team building activity! Of course the boys were too chicken to get in the water, they let the cold and a few waves talk them out of it. We had a blast and some exquisite food too- Teriyaki burgers, cabbage salad, wasabi mayo...Thanks to the hardworking folks from the Cache Valley Youth Center!

-The Fire House restaurant in Logan is to die for. It is not the best choice if you are trying to avoid the "white" carbs, but Kara, Jill and I ate salad, pizza (Cordon Bleu--alfredo with canadian bacon and other tasty bits), and pasta (artichoke something or other that was delicious), and a SMALL cookie and icecream dessert (we shared, it was small, I walked later, these are the justifications I used), all for $30!!

-Diana Wavra is my hero. I attended PRA 3 Advanced Motivational Skills training in SLC on Wed and Thurs. I am supposed to be preparing to be a trainer on it and I can only hope that some day I will be 1/2 as good and 1/2 as knowledgeable as Diana. It was also fun to see and visit with Shannon, Kara, and Kimbal. This dedicated group of women are a big part of why I continue to put in extra work on What Works and Case Planning trainings. The training unit folks are great to visit with as well, Alexandra ROCKS!

-If you want to start off your day with a smile, feeling good one sure fire way to do that is to open the door for someone with a smile. They say "Thank you" you say "You're welcome" and you both feel great.

-I got to take my brother Chris and his family to dinner. The service was the worst ever (1.5 hour wait for our food and my filet was over cooked) at Lonestar. But the company couldn't be beat. The 4 boys are all such good lookin', smart and funny young men. Braxton is a senior and taking AP Physics, I can't comprehend that class! Kaden started 7th grade and is playing the clarinet, he reminds me so much of Shawn at that age! Kurklan is in 4th grade and is a little rock star playing the guitar. Preston started kindergarten, he is so excited to go to school and is about the sweetest thing ever, he just walked up to me and leaned against my leg and gave me a huge hug. It doesn't get much better than that for instilling joy in your soul.

-I also got to go to Sweet Tomatoes with Grandma Jean, Aunt Sandy and Angie and Amber. What fun women! I love them so much and they just love me right back. It is fun to see people who are used to the Tami that is 20 lbs heavier....I love to hear about how great my legs look. The hard work is paying off.

-I also got to visit Grandma Joy. Joy is right. It was wonderful to sit in her living room and just talk. Can't beat hugs and kisses from Grandmas.

-Absence makes the heart grow fonder. I missed Jas and Herc. It was fun to come home and get kisses last night.