Happy List :)

Derby Darlings

what's been making me happy...

* themed parties!  {like our Kentucky Derby party over the weekend}

* the first sunny day after days {and weeks} of just rain

* sharing stories with friends and laughing the entire time

* family parties {I love my family and enjoy spending time with them!}

* Netflix.  I don't know how, or why I waited so long to get it!

* baking something new, and everybody LOVING it!

* reading an inspiring book, and putting my faith in God that he has great things planned for me :)

what's been making you happy?

Please do share!

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Happy List

I woke up this morning to snow covering the ground and a call telling me that all schools were closed. Usually I'd be excited about a snow day, but not today.  We've used up our allotted calamity days and now have to make up this snow day {and beside I want Spring, not more winter!}  Then I turned on my TV and saw we got the lesser of 3 evils.   Earthquakes and Tsunamis?!  I'd take the snow over those.  So to help me get through this snowy, less then perfect day... a Happy List. :)

What's been making me Happy...

* the thought of 50 degree weather in a few days... goodbye snow, hello spring!

* fresh flowers {like the daisy's above} I look forward to flowers blooming again.

* hanging out with my cousins, telling stories and laughing at all the trouble we got into as kids.

* buying tickets for summer concerts!  it's gonna be a good summer.

* goodnight texts from a special someone ♥

* visiting friends and celebrating St. Patrick's day this weekend

*  seeing the excitement when one of my students finally learned how to tie his shoes...it really is the simple things in life that bring happiness. :)

what's making you happy?

Please share your Happy Lists!  

even if you've sent one in before, there's always new things making us happy every day :)

send lists to : enjoyyourselfblog@gmail.com

p.s. Praying for all of those affected by the earthquakes and tsunamis today {especially my family and friends on the west coast}

Happy List

What's been making me happy:

* the above quote that I found over at BEB. I feel that it describes me oh so well...

* 4 day weekends!  I feel more of these need to be incorporated into everyone's work schedules. 

* the first warm day after a bitterly cold winter.  gives you something to look forward to and help get you through the last few weeks of winter.

* a good book that you can't put down and spend hours of your day reading.

* a fabulous new purse, that you get on sale {thank you President's Day sales}

* making a baby smile.  I don't care how silly I look while doing it, when I make my cousin's baby smile it fills me with such joy. 

so, what's making you happy?

**WANTED**  

Your Happy Lists! 

gloomy winter is coming to an end and I want to know what's making you happy?

email me your lists

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Happy List

what's been making me happy...

 

* the above picture that one of my students drew of herself and me. 

* my warm cozy bed, that's near impossible to get out of on cold, early mornings.

* when the sun peaks through the clouds on a gloomy winter day, making it look almost warm outside.

* Just Dance 2. My way to let off steam at the end of the work week.  {who needs a gym membership when you can dance with the wii? hehe}

* the *NSync station on PANDORA

* finding the perfect gift for a friend's birthday.

what's been making you happy?

share your happy list

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A Happy List of Sorts: Things that are helping me get out of a winter rut...

It's cold, gloomy and gray outside, and a big storm is on it's way bringing with it more cold and gloom.

I'm trying my hardest to not to sink into a winter rut and give in to seasonal depression.

These are some of the things keeping me sane during the long stretch until Spring...

- dreaming of the sunshine and warmth.  

I find having something to look forward to makes time go by a little faster. :)

 - hugs from my students.  they always know how to brighten my day without even knowing it.
  

- this site. every single post makes me smile and is oh so true!

- being asked out on a date. my friends and I were discussing how guys never ask girls out on dates anymore, when an old classmate contacted me and asked me to go out... maybe dates haven't completely gone out of style in this digital/social network age we live in.

- thoughts of a possible snow day...the only thing good about snow and terrible weather. :)

- browsing VS swimsuit collection, and dreaming of all the places I could wear those swimsuits.

- mid-afternoon power naps. 

- Just dance 2 and Wii Fit.  If I'm going to be stuck inside I might as well have something fun to keep me moving and exercising.

- and while I'm stuck inside, hilarious shows like Modern Family help fight the winter blues.

- and last, but certainly not least, listening to summer music and mentally planning summer trips.

what's keeping you happy and fighting off the winter blues?

and remember, send me your Happy Lists
{enjoyyourselfblog@gmail.com}

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Happy List {Abigail}

 

Today's Happy List is by Abigail from Cupcake Photography.

what makes Abigail happy...

*My shoes next to his shoes by the front door.

*Buying beautiful flowers for someone special.

*Sparkly blue nail polish.

*Listening to my pup snore.

*The smell of double fudge brownies.

*Making my bed in the morning.

*A clean home.

*Staying in for a Pajama day.

*Seeing new comments on my blog.

*Singing pop songs like they were an official Broadway song & hearing my voice crack when I hit a high note. Makes me giggle every time.

*Random tango dancing with my hubbers in the middle of our kitchen.

*Hot chocolate with the little marshmallows

*Imitating "cha cha" from Grease. (lol)

*Crackling like the wicked witch from the East, while my husband "muuuahaha's" like a vampire.

*Reading Pride & Prejudice for the 3rd time.

*Clean sheets that smell like rain.

*Feeling sand between my toes while sitting on the beach.

*Writing lyrics in my little notebook while standing in the checkout line at the groceries.

*Knowing that I don't live where killer whales migrate also make me very happy as well. (I find killer whales terrifying)

Thanks for sharing your list Abigail! 

It totally makes me smile, and I agree with so many of them!  :)

want to share what makes you happy?

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Happy List {Sara}

Today's Happy List is by Sara from Travels in Heels.

What makes Sara happy...

*Our growing Christmas traditions with family

*Traveling, traveling and more traveling

*Throwing a party and see the funn everyone has

*Family dinners on Sunday

*Beautifying my home

*A cocktail on a Friday at Happy Hour

*Country music concerts with my hubby

*Catching up on my DVR...I am a reality show junkie

*Cooking dinner for my hubby

*A trip to Target

*Snuggling with my pup

*Hipstimatic photos

This is hard...I could just keep going!

Thanks for sharing your list Sara!

I'm glad so many things make you happy :)

I love going to Target too...I spend way to much money there! hehe

and cocktails on Friday, Yes!  I definitely need one after this work week. ;-)

what makes you happy?

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Happy List {Bond}

Today's Happy List come to us by Bond from Okiegrl.

What makes Bond happy...

*Listening to the rain from inside my tent at camp.

*My boyfriend falling asleep on my chest.

*Sushi, especially California and Philadelphia rolls.

*Laying on the picnic table at camp and looking at the stars.

*Waking up in a warm bed.

*Going down a zip line.

*Dinner dates with my 3 best friends.

*Phone calls from my friend in England.

*Taking photos

Thank you for sharing your list Bond!  

I've never gone on a zip line, but I'd love to try it some day!!

and I also love taking photos.  

want to share what makes you happy?

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Happy List {Hadar}

[Hadar and her adorable cat]

Today's Happy List comes from Hadar from OUTfitted and INspired.

What makes Hadar happy...

*holiday dinners with my family; the few times that we all actually sit at the table together and choke on our food from laughing so hard!
*watching TV shows on my DVR, snuggled in a blanket
*going to work every day and hearing the cute things my students say
*bargain shopping!!
*teacher supply stores
*when my boyfriend makes my coffee with just the right amount of sugar
*when my cat snuggles up next to me in bed
*finding new and inspiring blogs to follow!

Thank you so much for sharing your list Hadar!

I agree with you on the teacher supply stores. I always feel like a kid in a candy shop when I'm in one.

and of course I always love finding new and inspiring blogs!

What makes you happy?

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Happy List {Mallory}

Today's Happy List is by Mallory from Southern Girl in a Western World. 

what makes Mallory happy...

*the sweet spirits that my little brother and sister have.
*falling asleep while getting my back rubbed.
*southern boys with charm and thick accents.
*a new box of vanilla cookie candles.
*finding a bathing suit that i absolutely adore.
*football season - 'specially when auburn beats alabama.
*reading journals from years ago.
*snuggling in bed with apple cider and a good book.
*digging my toes in the sand.
*randomly hearing from old friends.
*planning how i'll decorate my future kindergarten class.
*taking super long naps.
*forehead kisses from someone i like.
*laughing until my stomach cramps and i can't breathe.
*songs with lyrics that explain exactly how i feel.
*long talks with my daddy.
*checking everything off of my to-do list.
*old songs that bring back lots of memories.

Thank you for sharing your list with us Mallory.  

I agree with so many of the things on your list, especially laughing til your stomach hurts.  

Those are some of the best kinds of laughs. :)

and I'm always a sucker for boys with accents...

want to share what makes you happy?

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Happy List {Jennie}

Today's happy list is by Jennie from Jennie Masters. 

What makes Jennie happy...

*sitting around the fire with my family

*going to sleep knowing you've achieved something that day
*the smile of a stranger when you do a good deed
*the smell of pastry as you pass a bakery
*talking to someone new and having more than you thought in common
*hanging out with just the girls
*spontaneously cooking for people
*receiving something in the post you weren't expecting
*having something to look forward too

Thanks for sharing your list Jennie!

Hope you had a lot of chances to sit around the fire with your family over the holiday. :)

 and I love the smell of fresh baked goods too!

share what makes you happy

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Happy List {Haley}

Today's Happy List comes to us by Haley from Marital Bliss.

Haley just graduated with her elementary teaching degree!  

Welcome to the world of teachers {it's the best job ever if I do say so myself ;) }

What makes Haley happy...

* Waking up in the morning and seeing my sweet hubby's face

* Sweet kisses and I love you's from him everyday

* A nice hot cup of Dunkin Donuts Hazelnut coffee

* Curling up on the couch with a blanket and a good book

* Browsing through blogs and seeing how many amazing, beautiful, and creative people there are!

* Having my toes in the sand and sunkissed cheeks

* Swimming in the Gulf then getting out and having that great beach hair

* College football (especially the Auburn Tigers)

* Fabulous finds at the thrift store

* A nice cardio workout 

* Spending time with my family... they are the BEST

* Singing my head off ALL day

* Watching my brothers grow and succeed 

* Kari Jobe

* Hearing music that gives me chills or brings tears to my eyes (this happens often)

* Being in a classroom full of little minds that are so sweet and innocent 

* Knowing that whatever happens in life I have my savior, my husband, my family, and my friends to get me though

Thank you for sharing your list Haley!

I've been dreaming of the beach so toes in the sand and sunkissed cheeks sounds amazing! :)

want to share your list?

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Happy List {Candice}

 {top: Candice while traveling in Norway, bottom: when she performed as Sleeping Beauty}

Today's Happy List is by the lovely Candice from Teatime Thoughts. 

What makes Candice happy...

*the way the sunlight filters through the trees 

*totally immersing oneself in a good book

*The sound of applause after a performance

*skirts that are perfect for twirling about in

*stargazing (both alone and with friends)

*putting on a beautiful dress and heels

*finding a treasure while thrifting

*quiet time spent with a mug of tea, journal and Bible

*traveling the world

*all things girly, vintage and French

Thanks for sharing your list Candice!  

I loved reading this list because so much of what makes you happy makes me happy too. :)

also, I bet you look so beautiful dancing!  I love ballet!

want to share what makes you happy?

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Happy List {Ashley}

 {Ashley while visiting Vegas}

Today's list is by Ashley from Two Sisters with Southern Charm.

What makes Ashley Happy...

* Airport Lights at night

* Smell of a fresh can of tennis balls

* Spiced pecans at football games

* Fitting into your skinny jeans

* Warm chocolate chip cookies

* Hearing the Gulf of Mexico's waves while you're sleeping

* My husband coming home from work

* The mail man delivering snail mail

* Gorgeous stationary

* Family and friends sitting around a fire

Thanks for sharing your list Ashley!  

I wish I was listening to the waves right now...instead we're having a blizzard outside...

but your list put a smile on my face. :)

want to share what makes you happy?  

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Happy List {Brooke}

 {Brooke and her boyfriend}

Today's Happy List is by Brooke from Bright Wishes.

What makes Brooke Happy...

*Being silly with the boyfriend

*Colorful photographs with a story behind them

*Braids and figuring out new ways to style them in my hair

*Christmas decorations

*Making my daughter laugh

*Peppermint Hot Chocolate from Starbucks

{Brooke's daughter}

Thanks for sharing your list Brooke!

I absolutely love peppermint hot chocolate from Starbucks as well, 

and your daughter is just too cute! :)

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Happy List {Emily}

 {Emily and her hubby during their honeymoon in Cabo}

Today's Happy list is by Emily from The Sadlows.

what makes Emily Happy... 

*my toes in the sand

*baking sweet treats (and licking the bowl)

*forehead kisses

*eggs benedict and mimosas

*playing boardgames (and winning them!)

*spooning w/ my hubby

*my uggs (i may or may not wear them year-round)

*good, deep conversations with friends

*getting a package in the mail (especially one you're not expecting)

*God's grace

*roller coasters

*oversized sweatshirts

*sour patch kids

*going to bed without having to set an alarm

*living life and loving life, every single day

Thanks for sharing your list Emily!

I love it! 

Especially the last thing on your list:

"living life and loving life" ~ something we all need to remember to do. :)

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Happy List {Sarah}

 {Sarah visiting her favorite place- Italy}

What better way to start the week then with a happy little list. :)

Today's Happy List is by the lovely Sarah from Fairy Tales are True. 
I adore her blog and reading about her travels.  something I hope to do more of in the coming years.

What makes Sara Happy...

- the water!  i could be a fish.

- reading a book in a bubble bath until i turn into a prune

- waking up from a good nights sleep fully refreshed

-  breakfast with my girlfriends.

-  finding the perfect gift

-  italy.  everything about it makes me weak in the knees and deliriously happy.  

- a nice glass of wine

- blogs!

- starting the day with coffee and a sunrise

- a beautifully wrapped package

Thank you for sharing your list Sarah! 

your list makes me smile because so many of those things make me happy too. :)

what makes you happy?

if you'd like to share your list email me {enjoyyourselfblog@gmail.com}

what better time of the year then the holidays to reflect on what truly makes us happy?

Happy List

what's been making me Happy... :)

* my Aunt teaching me how to make pies for the holidays.

* eating those pies.

* the Buckeyes beating Michigan.

* hanging out with this little man.

* buying new nail polishes. I'm currently obsessed with this brand.

* playing around and learning how to use my new camera.

* holiday sales!

what's been making you happy?

please share your list {enjoyyourselfblog@gmail.com}

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Happy List {Ica}

Today's Happy List is by Ica from Ica Images.  

She's an amazing photographer from the DC area and you must check out her blog to see some of her wonderful photographs!  {the above image included}

what makes Ica happy...

*forehead kisses

*Random texts to my phone saying I love you

*An ice cold cup of water after a dance workout

*cupcakes

*foot rubs after a long day at work

*finding random dollar bills in newly washed jeans :)

*the smell of clean laundry

Thank you for sharing your list Ica!  

a lot of these things make me happy too :)

{like cupcakes, and finding money in your pocket...always a happy day when that happens}

Hope you're having a happy Tuesday!  

and if you'd like to share your happy list email me!

{enjoyyourselfblog@gmail.com}

Happy List {Brittany}

 

 [image: brittany and her son]

Today's Happy List is by Brittany from Unexpected Surprises.

I love reading her blog and stories about her cutie son.

What makes Brittany Happy...

*When my son squeezes my cheeks together and kisses me.

 *Finding the perfect shade of lipstick.

*Eating popcorn while driving around looking at Christmas lights.

*Catching your favorite song on the radio.

*Drinking wine with my mom.

*Home made bread
and..

*BLOGGING of course :) 

Thanks for your list Brittany!  

I agree with so many of these! 

and we just put the lights up on our house this weekend,

I'm so excited for all the wonders of the holiday. :)

what makes you happy?  send me your list {enjoyyourselfblog@gmail.com}