what makes you happy?

I am composing a list of things that make me smile, laugh or just make me happy. It could go on for ever- but thought it would be fun. here goes nothing...

In no logical order: Feeling God's presence, my husband, when my puppy snuggles me, rain when i am snuggled on the couch in my pj's, pumpkin spice candles, naps on sundays, laughing with friends, watching my puppy run like a cougar off his leash, laughing when my husband acts silly, feeling like a teenager when my husband and I see each other and can't hold back our smiles, chocolate, taking a long walk with my pup and my hubby, seeing the sun rise in my backyard, kids and the silly things they say and do, babies, when my house is clean and i can relax, going out to eat with friends, having a hear to heart with someone, singing in the car, praying with my husband at night, decorating, painting to music, taking a beautiful photograph, laughing till my cheeks hurt, taking a bath, cute old people holding hands, reading a good book,

being alone, being with friends who I can be real with, making someone else's day, helping someone else see or feel God, the beach, big windows with light shining in, anything that inspires creativity, a room full of candles, seeing my husband do what God has called him to, my sisters, pedicures, massages, the fall with all its colors and breezes, feeling like i matter to someone else, beautiful music, riding to the beach with the windows down and crazy music playing, laughing until i cry, crying at commercials then laughing at my sappiness, family, sharing in someone else's joy, meeting old friends and making new ones, doing or going somewhere new, snuggling with Paul by the fire, discovering something new, "ah-ha" moments, a good thunderstorm, milk and fresh cookies on a cold night, the breeze blowing my curtains, when God gives me an idea that I could never have thought on my own, a good comedy, sitting in a low beach chair while the waves hit my feet, watching Paul tear up a guitar solo on Sunday, i could go on and on and on.
Funny how the little things can make life so grand. I think we forget to enjoy them sometimes.
Praise God for His love for us - He loves to make us smile.

What makes you happy?


Psalm 94:19When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.
Psalm 126:3The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
Romans 15:13May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Psalm 5:11But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
Joel 2:21Be not afraid, O land; be glad and rejoice. Surely the LORD has done great things.