Sunny Days With E.

{Today’s Cartoon} I normally don’t post cartoons on Thursdays, but today is a special exception for a couple different reasons. It goes along well with the best friend series I’m doing right now because one year ago today, I had to say goodbye to the best dog I’ve ever known. I still think about her and miss her so much everyday, especially after moving, knowing she would’ve loved our huge yard and the warmer weather. Saying goodbye to her was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, and even though the hurt isn’t as strong as it was this time last year, I’m at peace knowing I made the right decision and that she’s in her prime waiting for me to join her again over the rainbow bridge one day.

So, in memory of my lovebug, Spätze aka E’s dog, Birdee, I’m adding no. 4 to the cartoon series “How to Make Memories with your Best Friend.” There’s nothing like curling up with a warm blanket and sharing a good book and a cup of tea on a rainy day with your best friend...and that was one of my favorite things to do with that sweet girl. 💜

Happy Thursday, folks! Here’s to getting one day closer to the weekend!

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{Today’s Cartoon} Cartoon #2 of the “How to Make Memories with your Best Friend” series. This one also has a specific story to it...my husband and son planned for my best friend and me to get a pedicure together for Mother’s Day this year, something she and I rarely do. I was able to cash it in during her visit a couple weekends ago and we had the best time chatting and just being together. I love every minute my little guy is around, but this particular time without him allowed me to be present and in the moment with her—something I don’t always get to do anymore because I always have one eye and one half of my brain on my toddler. Thankful for another special moment to store in my memory bank. 💜

Anyway, here’s to it finally being Friday with the weekend right around the corner! Great job surviving the work week, everyone! 😊

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{Today’s Cartoon} Good morning, good morning! I’m feeling refreshed and ready to tackle a new week this morning after having such a wonderful weekend with my best friend and her husband! They traveled down from Saint Louis to spend a couple days with us, and like most of our visits, this one was filled with games, laughter, cooking, good conversation and new adventures/experiences. Quality friendships are such an absolute blessing and I’m so very thankful to have had her in my life for the last 10 years!

I hope everyone has a hot cup of coffee in hand and is ready to show this Monday who’s boss! Happy start-of-the-week, all!

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{Today’s Cartoon} There’s no such thing as too many cupcakes!

Happy Monday, all!

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