6 things that make me happy
I know I’m a very bad blogger. I have owed a meme to Liz for way over a month now! Liz is a sweetheart, she’s a great writer, and she has a fantastic blog design! If you’re not reading her, you should be.
This is one of those memes that I really wanted to do, but I wasn’t sure how I wanted to approach it. (Liz set the bar a little high with the Buffy drawing!)
I’ve been told that I haven’t had enough pictures on my site lately (~ahem~ Cluckers) so I decided to do my “Six Things That Make Me Happy” in photos - of things around my house that I love.
First, of course, is my boy, but especially when I catch him reading.
It makes me happy that he’s learning to love books as much as I do.
Just above that sofa is something else that makes me smile. It’s an oil painting made by my father. He has become an amazing artist in his retirement and my house is full of his paintings. Here is the oil and another that I love.
I can’t remember if this one was done in watercolors or acrylics, but it is a print of the original. All of his kids loved it so much he made just enough prints for us to each have one. That’s what you call a limited edition!
I actually picked these two because they are the only ones that aren’t under glass so they’re the easiest to photograph. It was the only way I could choose what to post out of all the painting I have of his.
The room these two particular paintings are hanging in is my favorite spot in the house, there’s no tv in there, just a stereo, a piano, lots of sunshine, and my cactus collection. These cacti make me very happy.
This is my very favorite houseplant. It’s a huge Christmas Cactus that is so old it was originally owned by my father-in-law’s grandmother. (I hope I remembered that right!) Until I was given this, I never knew that plants could be passed down from generation to generation. I can’t tell you how happy this cactus makes me, especially to see the new little sprouts growing out of the old trunk.
I love to sit in that room in my Canadian rocker and look at those paintings and plants with a cup of coffee in my hands. And when my coffee is done right, it makes me very, very, happy.
My favorite coffee, my favorite creamer, and my favorite humongous mug means life is good.
My coffee pot isn’t the only kitchen appliance that makes me happy. I love my kitchen aid mixer, my bread machine, and this:
My favorite of my four (yep four) crock pots. Making my own chicken stock in a slow cooker makes me very happy.
Last, what could make me happier than my cat hanging out with me and letting me take cute pictures of him?
Why that would George in my lap, purring his little heart out while I scratch behind his ear.
What makes you happy? Tell me in comments, or if you decide to do this meme, make sure you leave me the link to your post so I can read it!
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6 Responses to “6 things that make me happy”
Love this post! Watching my kids read warms my heart too :)
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A favorite post. Love the photos. I cannot believe the boy is so long!
I’m wondering if you would like to create something when you are here? Watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhLlnq5yY7k
You know I’m not LDS, but it is still quite inspirational!
I owe people memes from last summer.
I love that last photo. That’s a happy cat.
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Oooo, cacti! I remember reading the book The Punctured Thumb about 30 years ago - my mom and I raised bunches of cacti and succulents ‘way back when. My favorites are the Burro’s Tail and the Tiger Jaw plants.
And your dad’s paintings rock! They’re really beautifully done.
Best wishes, Barbara
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You are a very happy girl…and that makes me happy!!! Love the pics. Chicken stock….FIL needs some…he’s a little under the weather. Your Dad’s paintings are awesome…and we’re gonna have to call the boy “Stretch” if he gets much taller!!!!
Awesome! I had forgotten about this, and it’s so good to hear from you. Your happy things make me happy too. Especially the coffee and kitty and the kid stuff… and, well, everything.
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