Ten Things That Make Me Happy and a GIVEAWAY!!

Thanks to the inspiration from Courtney, I've decided to share Ten Things That Make Me Happy. I think it's such a wonderful idea!! Too many times I take the small things and those closest to me for granted. And those are the very things I treasure most.



I believe it's so very important for each of us to not let the best moments of our lives- the best moments of our family's lives- pass us by. By just taking a few minutes to think about what's important to me, I have realized that none of my "things" are complex. Each of them are very simple but ones I treasure.



So, here's the deal- In order for your name to be entered into the giveaway (prizes at bottom of this post), you must make your own "Ten Things That Make Me Happy" list. Then, head back here and leave me a comment to let me know you have a "Ten Things" list (so I can enjoy it, too). We all love learning more about each other, and I think we can gain insight and grow from each other's lists.

The winner will be chosen at 8 o'clock Friday night, so leave me a comment before then.





My "Ten Things That Make Me Happy"-


1. The smirk on my hubby's face as he walks in the door every evening. I love it- it cracks me up, and I can't help but hug him every time.


2. Baby feet- I must kiss them a hundred times a day.


3. Walking around in the pasture with my kiddos. Most of the pictures on this blog of our girls and baby boy are taken in our pasture.



4. My prayer shawl- a surprise gift knitted by my aunt. I received this over a month ago and it is worn by someone in our house every day.



5. Dancing on the High School Musical Dance mat with my girls. Hilarious!!



6. Lip Medex. It's an addiction- one that I can't explain.



7. The smell of freshly cut grass....and rain.



8. Strawberry picking with some of my favorite people, then heading over to our favorite water spot to picnic and get wet. Many times our gallons of strawberries are gone within 3 days.



9. Hearing my children speak The Truth and seeing each of them becoming stronger (and LOUDER!) in her faith.




10. Love notes.




11 (I know I said 10). Spending time with my Grandpa (Big Papa to our kids) on "The Hill". He is so wise and a treasure to all who are blessed to meet him.

1. A journal (I use mine as my prayer journal)

2. Wondrous gardenia bath salts and handmade soap from a sweet friend of mine

3. Honey lip balm from a local bee farmer

4. A beautiful flower soap dish and "HOPE" tile made by my favorite red head (our oldest

daughter- Shaping Lives Pottery)

In Him,

E