somewhere over the rainbow

I have been feeling sort of gloomy with all of the rain. This rainbow is a simple reminder that we can find something to appreciate in most eveything. It all started like a typical day with Trey and Peyton running to the door to see the train go by. As they were giggling with glee, I suddenly felt grateful that my boys lived near a train track for this simple enjoyment.

The train tracks are just a hop, skip and two minute wagon ride from our front yard. So I decided I would take them down to the railroad tracks and hope we would time it right so they could see the train up close.

On the way down Trey saw a tractor and was so excited. I realized we live in a great area for little boys.

Then I started looking around and just really appreciating my surroundings. I love all of the trees and the beautiful mountains.

And then it happened, we heard the train. As the train rushed passed we were so close our feet vibrated and our hair was tossed about. My kids were so thrilled. Once again, I thought of how glad I was that I live where I do.

So I decided to list my favorite things about my neighborhood and town.

We are glad that just down the street from us is a lovely park to play.

I love the red barn for its ice cream and wagon rides to the pumpkin patch.

My favorite gas station. Though it is not the best looking one. when I arrive they come to the window with my diet coke with lemon. I don't even have to order it and I never take the time to hand them my drink card so they keep track for me and every 10th drink, they bring to the window and say it is free today.

I love the Library for my kids as well as for it's historical building.

I love the museum. Not necessarily for the museum, although it is great. But more for the building. I love old buildings. Plus, this is where I went to kindergarten. My classroom is the group of windows on the left of the main doors.

I love the canyon. It is so beautiful. I love that if I decide to go there to look at the beautiful fall leaves, roast marshmallows or go for a hike, I can hop in the car and be there in a few short minutes.

If we really stop to think about it, we are all surrounded by things that make our day to day lives happier. So I challenge all of my blogger friends to think of what they love most in their neighborhoods or towns and blog about it. If you live in the same town as me and have some of the same favorites, I won't view you as a copy cat. Just someone who knows a good thing when they see it.