Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Simple everyday joys

These are a few of mine I thought I'd share I hope it inspires, brightens and reminds you how precious this life really is. Enjoy


1.Wearing a pretty apron when I cook
2. Watching the sun rise from my bedroom window
3. Reading or singing old hymns that uplift the spirit
4. Gardening
5. Looking at old photos and remembering good times
6. Collecting twigs, pinecones, leaves, sticks to make a craft with my babies.
7. Reading your favorite Psalm
8. Telling silly jokes, finding humor in life's mishaps
9. Seeing a rainbow after a storm
10. Lying on the ground cloud watching with my children
11. The smell of fresh bread baking
12. Whistling or humming a tune then break into song
13. Writing
14. Looking for four leaf clovers in hopes to really find one
15. Eating a hotdog at a ballgame, or better yet a sausage with peppers and onions
16.Singing and praying in the shower
17. Listening to the birds sing
18. Watching squirrels play tag
19. Planning a veggie garden
20. Slipping on warm clothes from the dryer
21. Playing board games with family and friends
22. The sparkle you get when you wash windows.
23. Have a kitten cuddle on your lap
24.The accomplishment of doing something to the best of your abilities
25.Hearing your chldren laugh
26. Catching or watching fireflies
27. Rocking in a chair
28. Play duck duck goose with your kids
29. Eating fresh tomatoes
30. A candle lit room
31. Reading to my children
32. Picking wild flowers.
33. Holding hands
34. Serving food to someone in need
35. Go for nature walks
36. Making someone their favorite meal
37. Warm dishes from the washer
38. Sitting in a comfortable chair
39. Listening to your grandparents relive when they were young
40. Read handwritten letters
41. Kissing your Husband goodnight
42. Sewing something you designed
43. Sleep on fresh sheets
44. Antiquing
48. Sitting together at the dinner table
49. Having your family sit together at church
50. Hearing your children sing
51. Reading a really good book.
52. Surprising you neighbor by helping them with yard work
53. Smelling fresh washed and dried clothes in your favorite scent
54. Eating fresh veggies
55. Seeing old friends
56. Holding a newborn
57. Finding out your pregnant for the first time
58. Finding out your pregnant for the 2nd time
59 finding out your pregnant 3rd time
60. Finding out your pregnant for the 4th time.
61. The hope you feel even after a miscarriage
62 Walking in light rain
63. Watching the trees change color
63. Reaching a goal
64. Wearing flipflops for the first time after winter
65. Trying a new recipe and it being a hit
66.Finding out your good at something for the first time
67. Paying your bills on time
68. Connecting with a total stranger
69. Walking by the water
70.Mowing your lawn, weeding and making your home look nice.
71. Eating a fresh picked apple thats crisp and sweet
72 Listening to live piano or violin
73. Knowing that you have God's peace everyday no matter the circumstance
74 Pumpkin picking with the kids
75 Watching your kids strawberry/blueberry pick and eat more then they pick
76. Camping
77. Giving away something you love to someone who needs it more
78. Sahring a great hug
79. Sharing the message of Christ
80. Riding a horse
81. Uplifting others with kind words
82. Watch a new life
83. Baking cookies with the kids and sharing them with your neighbor
84. Taking a shower after excercise
85. Listening to your child tell you that they love you on their own
86 When you baby gives you kisses
87. Watching the kids run to attack daddy when he gets home
89. Hearing you child say Mommy your the best cook
90 A child's face when they find out that God loves them
91 Watching your child learn
92 Being your child's teacher
93 They way your husband looks at you like your beautiful when you feel ugly
94. The smell of pine-sol floors
95 A bath with a great book
96. When you really forgive someone
97. Feeling a baby move in your belly
98. Recieving Christ into your life
99. Surrendering yourself and your life to Christ.
100. KNowing your getting better with age...like a fine wine.