Moments That Matter

I couldn't let this weekend go by without sharing the realization of acknowledging beautiful moments in life when they happen. Moments that matter...

This weekend we were blessed to be with our family to celebrate the graduation of my cousin and her lovely boyfriend. We got to spend the whole day together at a beautiful home, out on the water...it was breathtaking.

The image I keep reliving is being on the back of the boat...wind whipping through my air as the boat accelerated...radio blaring All Summer Long by Kid Rock..."drinkin whiskey out the bottle...not thinkin 'bout tomorrow...singing Sweet Home Alabama, all summer long..." My brother on my right, my husband on my left...out in the middle of a lake soaring through the waters...looking ahead and seeing my three beautiful cousins, my aunt, uncle and mother smiling and enjoying the moment all together on this boat...out in the middle of nowhere...sun shining...not a care in the world.

Back at the house we ate food, dipped our toes in the pool, played games together, and caught up on all we could. This is the first time we met my cousin's boyfriend's family and it felt like we'd known them forever. They were so welcoming that we all already felt like family. We laughed all day long. Lots of hugs, lots of talk about our future arrival of our newest family member (our baby Kaden)...lots of reminiscing about the births of the cousins and growing up together.

The night ended with all of us out at the very end of the dock under the stars. The cool Spring breeze was refreshing and exhilerating. Our last endeavor was getting my Mom to make her first smore ever by the bonfire! It was a great way to end the day.

Sometimes we get so busy with life that we don't take the time to spend the time with those that make us the happiest. Sometimes we get too caught up in work, worries, and everyday stress. Taking a day to unwind, get outside and take in the scenery can really do a mind and body good. Don't let too much time pass caught up in the wrong things to exert your energy towards...refocus to the things that matter...the moments that matter.

Mission for the week:
1) Contact someone that brings you joy. Either ask them to get coffee, make a phone call, or even a purposeful text to let them know that they matter to you.
2) Get outside. Even if it's for FIVE minutes...I know you can find five minutes in your week...take in the sun, walk in the grass, stare at the stars...feel connected. Know that you are part of something amazing.

That's all for this week friends. Discover a moment that matters...