90/365 • spring blossoms

90/365 • I am grateful for:
The wall of art my daughter hangs in her room. Gifts that last me years and remind me of the people who gifted them. How the snow looks blanketing spring blossoms, and feels kinda special in the moment. Friends that grow and choose to let me grow with them. Open, loving, hearts and hugs. ‪#‎365daysofgratitude‬

72/365 • nose rings

I find myself loitering in a grumpy mood today. Acceptance is the first step, right? I guess that means it is time to list out things I am grateful for: 72/365 • clean water, having a roof over my head, being woken up sweetly instead of getting kicked out of bed, having someone who will wake me up when I sleep through my alarm, hugs, drawing, small wins, nose rings, insurance, crayola crayon color names, crappy movies with good company, tacos, smiling, lunch with friends, writing and date nights.
‪#‎365daysofgratitude‬

Rain and blog neglect

66/365 • This time of year I am reminded how much I absolutely love the rain; everything about it. I like that Earth loves the rain. I love running through rain with no shoes. The sound of rain on an umbrella is fantastic. The silence that comes with the rain is thoughtful and peaceful. It's breathtaking when sunshine pushes its way through the rain drops and the world is like a prism. I like to catch the reflection of the world on puddled waves that the rain makes. It smells like earth, a blanket of petrichor hugs me between the water. I love the rain. #365daysofgratitude #rain 

I've been neglecting to update my blog with my gratitude. Between all of the social media, I haven't figured out how to get it to post to my blog yet when I post other places.  I will figure it out!

love, Mimi

54/365 #howdidigetsolucky

This morning I realized nothing holds a candle to waking up next to my sweetheart. I’m so very grateful for John Rogers. #howdidigetsolucky #365daysofgratitude #inlove #johnandmimiadventures #mine #4ever 54/365

52/365 • love notes

52/365 • Gratitude: love notes, new friends, old friends, new moments, great memories, living in the moment, painting, knowing what to make for dinner, Olivia Winn and my family. ‪#‎365daysofgratitude‬ ‪#‎perfectionisboring‬

49/365 • good silence

GratiTuesday: coconut oil, John Rogers, chili, mac and cheese, Jordan King, playing "hot lava" with the kiddos, Kelton's love for music, long hugs, good music, good silence, my job, hoodies. #365daysofgraditude • 49/365

43/365 • good literature and my madness

I will never take for granted how fluid and enrolling good literature is. Words so exquisite and tenacious… like tenacious and exquisite. They capture all of me when I read them. I’m sure I found the murder in me listening to E.A. Poe’s Tell Tale Heart this morning. “And now have I not told you that what you mistake for madness is but over-acuteness of senses?” Good old Poe, making me feel like I am not the only one stricken with “madness” at times. I heart books.
So I drew a Raven.

Love,  Mimi

43/365 • good literature and my madness #365daysofgratitude

41/365 • I love the band Rancid

41/365 • Things that make me smile: pandas, Rancid, piano music, taxis, the Beatles, hugs, a clean house, Pen's style, Kelton quoting books not movies, morning shakes, texts from  John, tribe, Ryan, trax, the green skull ranch, breakfast food, tramp stamps, stormy mornings, anime, record players, showers, date nights and long drives. #365daysofgratitude

38/365 • weaving my tapestry

When I was a child I would imagine a few crones, who have mastered the art of spinning the thread of life, weaving my tapestry.

As I grow, I have started to appreciate the things that put together this picture that stays. Threads of happy summers, sad break-ups, stubbed toes, unquenchable laughter, my tribe, rainstorms, learning new things, heartache, hugs, the warmth of smiles, goods books, and good cries.

Some of the brilliant weaves shine so bright that it hurts to look at. Other sections are dark enough that they find and take every breath I have; consumed by the richness of color.

I try often weaving parts of my own tapestry. I know that I have tried to reweave parts of it as well. Today I find myself surrendering to the threads that I did not place. The pieces of my picture and myself, which are a byproduct of other things. Regardless of origin, these things are a part of me and they make my picture.

I wonder how long it took the crones to become master at spinning this thread.

Love, Mimi

38/365 • I'm am grateful for being alive. #365daysofgratitude

35/365 Winter

I had to pause when getting into my car this morning. The large fluffy snowflakes were drifting so softly. I held my breath and listened the the quiet that snow brings, even in the busy morning hours. Sometimes I find myself woven into the beauty of winter. #cleanair #peaceful #curvylikeasnowflake #ilovemylife #365daysofgratitude 35/365

28/365 • GratiTuseday

28/365 • GratiTuseday:
Pen learning how to spell her name, Kel getting good at multiplication, Google reminding me how to do long division, pink hair, doctors, broccoli, hugs, drawing, Megan, art shows, my cousin Jerica, tiny things, being able to hear, my car, giggles, tiny toes, soft blankets, dishes, hot tea, working lungs, clean air, cuddling, cherry chocolates, J Looney, high heels, work, soft kisses, heartbeats, nail polish, love languages, fuzzy socks and my Dad.

23/365 Jeni

I am thankful for my cousin Jeni.

"My dear cousin's battle with breast cancer ended early this morning. In one of the last real conversations I had with Jeni she started to talk about her children, how hard it was to watch them grieving knowing that her declining health was the cause of their grief. "I want to fix it, she said, the words catching a little in her throat, her eyes filling with tears, "but it's because I'm dying that they are sad and I can't do anything about that." She was quiet for just a moment before wiping the tears, and saying, "But it has been a good week otherwise, my meds are getting regulated so that I can keep some food down and I am sleeping better..." I just stared at her and then asked, "How can you be like this? How are you able to find the good in every situation, to stay so positive with all you are facing?" She answered, "What choice do I have? Sometimes I wake up and I remember, and I want to scream, but I don't have the energy, so I think about the blessings."

May I learn to bear the unbearable with the grace of Jeni. May we eventually find a way to accept the giant hole she left in our family, or maybe even somehow see the beauty there, as she would have."

Written by my sister Sarah. She is good at the words when they fail me. We will miss you Jeni.

21/365 • Beautiful food

21/365 • Beautiful food. I am so excited for my birthday dinner on Friday and the talented chefs that are making the food! www.mimithatonegirl.com #365daysofgratitude #ilovemylife

18-20/365 • Hoodies, hoods and hoodlums

The first time Penelope met her godmother.

20/365 • I am so happy this girl is in my life. Olivia has a knack for making me feel special no matter what. She spoils me with unconditional love and friendship. She is a safe harbor and the best cheerleader ever. I would not trade her for the world. I am so glad she is in my life. #livandmimimimoments

#365daysofgraditude

17/365 • the power of words

17/365 • I'm grateful for words. There are so many ways to use them.

My top 5 favorite words: rendezvous, guillotine, marmoset, philanthropy, palindrome

16/365 • Love

I am thankful for Love

GGMHR (Gratitude gets my head right) 14-15/365

14/365:
sunsets
snow
Mr. Rogers
sunshine
Driving while listening to ballads

15/365:
I am grateful to my friend Song. She pushes me (in a good way), makes me laugh, reminds me that life is what you make it and is not afraid to tell me to "stop being such a baby about it."

Left to right: Mimi, Scott, Song, gators in a pit.

13/365 • Penguins, mini flashlights and fish

13/365 • I'm grateful for:
Accountants
haircuts
collage football
rubber duckies
the internet
surfing
hairspray
red fingernail polish
blossoms on trees
paychecks
art shows
comfortable chairs
clean bathrooms
indian food
people who recycle
sleep
tickle fights
fancy business cards
Penguins
mini flashlights
fish

Weekend 11-12/365

10/365 Good parents are awesome

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I want to tell you how grateful I am for good parents. I myself have great parents. They are some of my best teachers and I am grateful for them. This post is not just about them. I am talking about people in general who step up to be good parents.

Thank you parents who take time to listen to their kids.  Parents who sing to their children at night and read them stories. Thanks for bathing your children and taking care of them when they are sick. I appreciate you putting them in school and teaching them by example.  Thanks for holding your child’s hand while crossing the street and helping them celebrate birthdays. Thanks for working hard to make sure they are fed and have enough sleep.

Thanks for being patient Parents. You make the world a better place, one kid at a time.

Sincerely, Mimi

Days of the week • 1/9/14 • 365 days

Today I am grateful for:
• Thursdays: Thursday is my favorite day of the week. It's the sprint before the finish line.

• This lady: http://www.wimp.com/womangym/

• Birthday Date Promotions!: www.mimithatonegirl.com

Day 8: Snow Blankets and warm Blankies

I am grateful for the snow Utah is getting. I am also grateful for the blankie I wrap in when I am working from home during snow storms.

Also, I am grateful my husband is picking up the kids today so I don't have to leave the warmth. Thanks Mr. Rogers.

Day 4, 5, 6, 7: Whirlwind of a weekend

Day 4: Birthdays! Instead of pouting for my 30th birthday this month I am kicking off my next decade by having a Celebration Benefit! (Celebration Benefit is code for art show/dinner/dance party) Money raised will go to youth scholarships at Spy Hop, a local non-profit. Visit www.mimithatonegirl.com for more info. You can buy tickets or just donate if you can't make it! Thanks for supporting my birthday wish!

More about Spy Hop: http://spyhop.org/

Day 5: I'm grateful for my Husband when he makes me Shakes for breakfast and making food with my kids.

Day 6: When my kids start feeling better after being really ill.

Day 7: Being able to draw

3: Doing what I love

Gratitude day 3:
I am super happy that regardless what I am doing, there is usually a silver lining. Value exchange is important. If the value exchange is not there, then don't do it! The trick is to be aware of what you personally think value looks like.

Sometimes it is evident. 
Example 1: My job can be stressful. < They pay me money to do my job. I get to draw pictures and design stuff.

Sometimes I get to fish for it.
Example 2: Changing a tire in the snow is not fun. It is cold and my fingers hurt. < I am honing my sweet survival skills and I'll teach my kids know how to do this so they are never stranded.

Sometimes there is no value exchange. Don't do it!
Example 3: I want to light my hair on fire because everyone is driving me batty. =  I have no hair, and now I have burn scars. I apparently was already batty before I interacted with people.

There is usually more then one value exchange is every situation. The more you find, the higher quality of life... and the more adults points you get!

It feels like a Tuesday < but really it's Friday.

Love, Mimi

2: Doctors Rock!

Gratitude 2: Doctors Rock! 
This morning I woke up to my little girl having an ear ache. After taking a visit to the doctor, we now know she has an ear infection and strep throat. It is odd how happy kids are even when they are terribly sick.  I am so happy that we have healthcare!

A year full of graditude

My good friend Kevo knows I'm a gratitude junkie. He sent me this:

" so my sister was inspire by this to do her own album an fb. i think i will too.
... hey mims .... Mimi... this is your kinda thing exactly... *poke** hey mims."
 with this attached link:
http://www.upworthy.com/you-take-zillions-of-photos-with-your-cellphone-why-not-try-something-new-with-them?g=2&c=ufb1

He is right, it is my kinda thing exactly.

Jan 1: I'm grateful for friends. Especially ones who stick around for years.


 I love this guy >