It's a Wonderful Life.

I know, I know, Christmas has come and gone.  But I've decided not to stick the saying on the shelf until the holidays roll around again next year.  Even with all the fancy tinsel and twinkling lights packed away I'm convinced there is still plenty of wonderful to be found in everyday life.  Even if there is a whole box of Cheerios on my living room floor...

She was as guilty as the day is long...

I was reminded recently that there is power in simply saying, "Today is going to be a really good day".  It's true we get to choose.  It may not feel like there is a whole lot to look forward to or get geared up for but if your outlook is bright you might just find the everyday routine holds plenty of things to get excited about.  Sisters hugging...

Birthday dogs barking all. the. live. long. day...

Newly turned two year olds exercising their "independence"...

And occasionally something a little more fancy like a date to the movies with my favorite 6 1/2 year old (Beauty and the Beast 3D)...

And then there was today.  We spent all day at home.  We needed it badly.  So with toys littering every square inch of our floor the four of us spent time just being together.  Emme found a photo of she and Carter from when she was a baby and requested a re-enactment...

Carter wrote an adorable story called The Bee that I hope I will keep forever and ever...

She also penned a letter to Taylor and signed it "your fan" be still my heart (if only I could get this to her I just know she'd love it as much as I do)...

They soaked up an afternoon with their daddy who had been away all week...

To be honest it was my favorite kind of Saturday (did I mention we all took a nap?)...

Nothing out of the ordinary but still plenty of wonderful.  Happy Weekending!