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Happiness Lately:
*As you can see, my new heart shades. Seriously.
*Reading the L.A. Candy series by Lauren Conrad. At first, I wasn't into it. Honestly, I only started reading these books because-well, I heart Lauren Conrad-but the series has actually been hard to put down. Reality T.V. just isn't the same now.
*Mint n' Chip ice cream from Rite Aid. Nuff said.
*Just finished up VBS at my church where I was the crafts station leader. 2 days. 2 crafts. Cute and Crazy kiddos from ages 4-11. LOTS of Jesus lovin'. SO much fun!
*New sketchbook from Kelly Rae Roberts. Just stumbled upon her work and let me tell ya, I fell in LOVE.
*Upcoming photo shoots in Texas, Oregon and British Columbia. Wish I was there but at least my pretty pieces will be!
*Levi has finally learned how to give actual kisses-puckered lips, smooch sound and all. No more going in with an open mouth and slobber. LOL
*Mine and my husband's 3 year wedding anniversary is in a few days! Woop!
*Not being so concerned with "getting ready." A bit of toothpaste, mascara and a maxi is all I need. Bleh.
*Memories from the night we danced to lots of country music.
*Emails with a good friend. Thank you Tara.
*The Valencia Orange Starbucks refresher. Wakes you right up and perfect for this summer heat.
*Speaking of summer heat, a trip to the beach soon will make me happy! :)

 Merry Monday my friends! It's the end of another day and I want to start this week off with a bit of happiness.

10 things that make me happy...err 13 things.
*Having a great devotion with Jesus and an open heart
*My husbands sweetness
*My sons crazy smile
Mac n' cheese. Actually, cheese. Period.
Freshly painted nails
Starbucks...still waiting for their caramel to go on sale!
Picnics
Dresses! Preferably maxi dresses so I can skip the shave. Ha!
Pretty photography-especially when my pieces are in them. :)
Antique shopping
Wet diapers. Think about it, those or the dirties??
Foot massages
Looking up plane tickets and day dreaming about future travels
(*) these are a major "given"

"A joyful heart is good medicine..." Proverbs 17:22a

What makes you happy?

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Happy Thoughts Tuesday!
Ok, so I made this theme up for today but I totally saw some photos that made me smile and wanted to share the {happiness}!
Maybe this will be a new weekly post for me because who couldn't use a dose of smiles?
:)

This photo is what first inspired me!
How cute are these {Apple Smiles}?
I found them on Pinterest and had to repin! How can you not smile when you look at them? lol
credit   This really is true! Being a nursing student and learning how intricately detailed our bodies are and how we stay alive without even thinking about it amazes me! I mean, God designed our bodies to keep our hearts pumping, gathering and exchanging oxygen by breathing, filtering toxins throughout our kidneys, the list goes on and on and we don't have to think about any of this! Every little thing works together so perfectly (hopefully) so that we can enjoy a beautiful spring day! :) Life truely is pretty AMAZING!
credit  Watermelon Baby! I had to chuckle!! I wonder what this kid will think when he sees this photo 20 years from now? :D
credit   Coffee in the morning! COMPLETE HAPPINESS :D credit   It's crazy how life changes. 5 years ago, I didn't think I would be where I am now but that's because our "plans" are according to Christ. No matter how hard we try to make everything go OUR WAY, sometimes our paths aren't what we thought and we find that we ultimately wanted something entirely different. :) credit  Dancing in a sunflower field with the sun kissing your face? ::sigh:: :D credit   & last but not least... DOGGIE SMILES :D This dog exudes happiness!! LOL credit   {Have a BEAUTIFUL & HAPPY day!}

Today, I was inspired by a little piece of chocolate.
"Happiness is celebrating the little things."
It got me thinking about all of the wonderful things in life that make me happy & make me feel completely blessed!
Here's a little list of what I came up with:
*Philippians 4:13
*My amazing husband
*My adorable son
*Freshly painted nails
*Starbucks
*Chocolate (that's a given! lol)
*An inspiring photo
*A beautiful flower on a lovely spring day
*Laying out in the sun with a good magazine getting a warm tan
*Being the reason for a smile
*Playing a good game of "Things" (if you haven't played it, I highly suggest you do!)
*Frank Sinatra
*CREATING
*A sappy romantic movie
*Anything with sparkles
*Pinterest! :D
*Finding a good DIY project
*Searching through beautiful wedding ideas...although I'm already married, I love the romantic details!
*A picnic in the park on a gorgeous day
*Walking around Target...it's a stress reliever lol
*Finding AMAZING fabric! Even more so when it's on sale!*The smell of lavender
*Sitting by the fireplace with some hot cocoa on a winters day
*Receiving a hand written letter in the mail*A foot massage--AAHHHHhhh :)
*Hearing the words--"I love you!"

& There's LOTS more where that came from! :D

What makes you happy?