Happiness is...

When I was a little girl there was a song called "Happiness is..." It was a catchy song inspired by Charles Schultz's little book called Happiness is a Warm Puppy. I remember singing and humming along with the song and my mom would always make up new ideas to sing about. Mom never sang (she swore she couldn't) but she had some great ideas to sing about!!

This has just felt like a "Happiness is...." kind of day. Nothing eventful, just a fun day with Rich. It's just reminded me that the best kind of happiness is the ordinary everyday stuff.

Happiness is...








lots of library books!! Can you believe the limit is 25 books per person! It makes me feel decadent. This week I didn't plan to do much more than read and it felt great!




This signs says it well....








Happiness is......


BBQ's, holidays together, talking together, family jokes, sharing Eegee's late at night, texting Jennie, Game night, birthday parties, movies and popcorn, marshmallow gunfights, bad jokes, talks around the table, April Fool's Day pranks, and just being together.

Happiness is.....





introducing little Hero to my dad. Isn't her smile great?!?! She's infectious. I dare anyone to keep a straight face when this little bug smiles at you. Her giggle and squeal rivals my dad's wonderful laugh. She is one loved little girl.







Happiness is .....

shopping with Jennie!! She's an adventure in every store. She has great vision and loads of great ideas. We have to
fill shopping carts full of treasures and then make the hard decisions - if it really can come home with us or not. She has a good eye for a bargain and color and loves to spend my money!! I love spending time with her!

Happiness is....

brother and sister love. Emma, Gracie, and Noah are happy examples of loving each other. I swear I see my brother and sister in this same pose about *&#! years ago!! Time passed so fast - glad that we love each other this same way.





Happiness is .....












a new TV/entertainment unit...a great Craigslist find AND then updating it with new handles from the Habitat for Humanity store!! Saving money makes me happy!!

Happiness is.....

the view from my back porch swing!! Wispy clouds and cool mornings are my favorite. June has been wonderful this year and I've started each early morning on the porch reading. How lucky I am!!

Happiness is....

spending a Saturday with Rich, free Jamba Juice, watching a movie together, doing yard work side by side, talking, loading the dishwasher with someone, seeing friends at the grocery store, errands and a day full of possibilites.

I am lucky to know this kind of happiness. Thanks,Mom, for teaching me how to see it!!