2019 Things that make me smile

It’s snowing again... looking out onto my deck, full of snow - almost looks like a big pillow, made me smile.

Happy birthday Tony!  Smart, curious, inquisitive, kind and just fun kid to be around! I smile every time I am with him. Love this kid!

Stayed up til 2 this morning to watch Ben play in the USA vs Slovakia.  While they lost, Ben scored a goal - that made me smile.

Who can take a sunrise (who can take a sunrise) Sprinkle it with dew (sprinkle it with dew) Cover it with choc'late and a miracle or two The Candy Man (the Candy Man) Oh, the Candy Man can (the Candy Man can) The Candy Man can 'Cause he mixes it with love And makes the world taste good (makes the world taste good) Great show made me smile.

While Ben has been playing in the Winter Universiade Games in Siberia, the first two games were not streamed. I was so happy when I heard they were streaming the USA vs. Russia hockey game today. Up at 6 am, I got to watch him do something he loves, play hockey.  While they didn't win, his text of "fun game" later in the  morning made me smile. #proudauntie

We have gotten record breaking snow this past February.  Today as I left my home, it made me smile thinking I am not the one who has to shovel the snow in my yard.

Over the past two days, I have had the opportunity to watch Emma play basketball in the fifth grade state basketball tourney. While they lost all of their games, it was fun watching Emma play a game she enjoys playing - and that made me smile.

Ben is playing hockey in the 2019 Winter Universiade Games.  It is an awesome experience for him including participating in the Opening Ceremonies.  While I didn't get to see him on the stream, it was great to watch a fun opening including an awesome lighting of the torch.  Watching this and texting with Ben during it made me smile today.

  Nothing makes me smile more than to see students doing things they love. Tonight the smiles after the program said it all - the cast and crew did an awesome job!

Doctor ✔️ Car✔️ Hair ✔️ Three appointments in one day made me smile.

Today is my sister's birthday - my first and forever friend.  Happy birthday Margrette!  Love you lots!  Today this makes me smile.

Tonight was the culmination of 12 sessions of technology learning.  The buzz in the room was awesome and it was fun to see all of the things that the people in the course created - made me smile today.

Long day at work - > Snuggling on the couch -> lots of smiles

Some days you don't want to leave the house and the snow just affirms that this is what you should do. Getting "snowed in" today made me smile.

Tonight was the 15th annual Panther Foundation Gala, raising money for our Spring Lake Park students. Games, bidding on items, food and fun resulting in a lot of money raised made me smile tonight.

Musical Theater is an absolute favorite of mine! Tonight I got to see one of my favorite performers, Anna in Aladdin. So fun watching her on stage doing something she likes to do. Her smiles made me smile tonight.

This year I got season tickets for the Hennepin Theatre Trust Broadway series. Tonight was a Bronx Tale. Not going to be in my top 5 favorite musicals, but it was good and just being at the Orpheum makes me smile.

Today my baby turned 11 years old.  I love this dog - she makes me smile everyday.  Best decision was to add her to my life.  Happy birthday to my Cinderella!

From the learning to conversations to scenery, it was a beautiful day ---made me smile.

President's Day weekend sale I bought a new lettering book. Lots of new fonts, excited to try them out! Making me smile today!