1.30.12--reason 30

DIY.

Because when I've been on a rather unsuccessful hunt for the perfect little denim skirt and ultimately decided to repurpose a pair of old jeans I never wear with grand success, it feels good. And cheap. And resourceful. And I did it less than an hour. Yay me!

1.29.12--Reason 29

Family time at the zoo.

Because family outings are the BEST, especially when my brother and sister-in-law and nephew join us. And watching Edie pinch her nose at the stinky animals is actually kind of funny.

1.28.12--Reason 28

That my kids show every sign of being crafty, too.

Because I adore when I come across one or more of them engaging in some creative activity they've devised on their own, like these princess puppets Edie made. Rapunzel and her tower, along with Pascal the chameleon and a visit from Belle. Apparently the beast lets her out for a little girl time every now and then.

1.27.12--Reason 27

Hangin' with my homies.

Because these little people are the bomb. And because I love nothing more than some quality time with 1, 2, and 3.

1.26.12--Reason 26

Sisterhood.

Because whether you have sisters by blood or just great friends who are practically family that you know you can always count on, there's nothing quite like the girl power between sisters.

1.25.12--Reason 25

Summer days in January.

Because there really is nothing like that first truly warm day in a while, where you drive with the windows down and the sun beats down on your arm and the radio's blaring some really catchy tune and you sing along, really loud, and you think to yourself as you toss your hair in the warm breeze, "I could SO win American Idol right now..."

1.24.12--Reason 24

This guy.

Because when I'm on day three of a major migraine, he walks through the door after working all day and begins making dinner for all of us, no apologies needed, thank you very much. I love this dude.