happiness

yesterday was a lovely day... i spent a large portion of the afternoon lazily walkin 'round the mall of america in true kelly style (adorable by totally uncomfortable boots), relishing some much-needed alone time.  i mean, don't get me wrong, i love people, but if there is one thing i would be perfectly fine doing alone for the rest of my natural-born life it would be shopping.  there is just something about it, flitting about, from shop to shop, no agenda, no purpose, just enjoyment... love it!

anyway - the always exciting MOA also was privy to a lot of young, decked-out, high school girls patiently waiting for some little dude, a country singer i think?  looked like he was 14, but hey, what do i know? :)  so while the mall was over-run with crazies, i was still able to score some rockin' gorgeous shoes (see FB pic), and be totally and completely superficial.  yes, that's right, i said it.  every once in a while it is just grand to be utterly superficial, and let some darling shoes just make your day.  which they did :)

back to the point.  as i sat on my stoop last night and gazed up at the stars i really had my breath taken away. partially because i'm still mildly ill and it's not hard for my breath to be taken away... and partially because i couldn't help but be a little overcome with just how incredibly happy and lucky i am.

i don't mean to brag here, but i just have to share some of the joy that is on my heart, otherwise i think i just might burst.  i have the world's most amazing husband that i can't help but fall in love with again and again every day, a wonderful home that i really enjoy working on and improving, a superb dog that keeps me company and guards me with her life (all 135lbs of her!), a truly amazing family, both natural and through marriage, beautiful and graceful friends (inside and out)... and a very loving God who has really given me the desires of my heart - some days, without me even realizing it.

so i guess i just felt compelled to sit down and write a little about my life - and just how blessed i am.  happiness?  yes.  in my heart. always.

a hottie hubby and a great pair of shoes always sweetens the deal a lil' bit ;)