things that make me happy

there are certain things in life that just plain and simple make. me. happy.

maybe they seem like silly things to you.

but waking up to the sunshine, and seeing the beautiful, colorful leaves outside makes me happy.

the cool, crisp air reminding me that it is sweatshirt weather (the BEST) makes me happy.

words of affirmation make me happy (that is after all, my love language)

just seeing pictures of my family makes me happy.

sitting in front of the fireplace makes me happy.

a hot cup of coffee makes me happy.

getting a text from one of my homegirls saying good morning makes me happy.

watching my kids skype their cousins makes me happy.

getting pictures of my nieces and nephews makes me happy.

adam telling me we can go out to dinner makes me happy.

(you should totally try this. it can really remind you of how many blessings you have!)

so today, i am reminded of these things that make me happy, in spite of how my feelings sometimes

trick me into thinking that everything is going horribly wrong in life.

since i am always editing, and ordering pictures of other people, i decided to edit, and buy a picture

for ME (thanks for the push b!)

and i can't even begin to express how happy it has already made me.

i turned the fireplace on this morning, and watched my little boys do their school work while laying on the floor in front of it while i sipped coffee. that made me happy.

and then my little boys wrote me a little letter.

and THAT made me happy.

so even though i can not walk without intense pain because of my back, i have everything i need.

oh, and the sweetest thing yesterday, was when riley put my socks on for me. and aj made me a cup of coffee.

i am so blessed.