thankful thursday.

it's another thankful thursday, y'all. here are a few things i've been thankful for in the last couple of weeks:

1. the view from 30,000 feet.

i was in texas most of last week -- a work retreat, a gigi visit, and a conference. the best part was that it started out with a super early morning flight out of okc. i didn't love the departure time when i woke up that morning, but once we got in the air, i couldn't get enough of this sunrise view:

i hope we get to frolic on clouds like that one day.

2. time in texas.

last week was a busy week in texas, but it was so fun to be there. my work retreat was in the hill country (beautiful!), my grandmother lives with my aunt & uncle in san antonio (best mexican food!), and the verge conference was in austin (i mean... just the coolest.). plus, my rental car was a mini cooper! i had way too much fun zipping around in that thing. all in all, the work retreat went well, it was great to see my sweet grandmother, and the mission-focused conference was challenging and refreshing. 

3. dancers among us.

this book. it's so great. my sweet mom surprised me with this little happy in the mail this week. it's a photo book of dancers doing leaps and jumps and poses in everyday life, and it's so cool! the subtitle is so fitting -- a celebration of joy in the everyday. yes!!

4. hints of spring!

i went for a jog today and it was 70 DEGREES outside! it felt incredible. spring is coming, y'all, and i just can't wait.

5. black bean burgers.

ever since my friend, abby, posted this recipe on her blog, i've been dying to make them. seriously, i think i bought the ingredients two weeks ago and just got around to making them tonight. the husband was less than thrilled, but he was a good sport. we had a couple of girls over, too, and they seemed to like them. i, on the other hand, loved them. delish!

this was the husband's plate... when he was finished.

so... what are you thankful for this week??