A feeling of pure happiness washes over me every time I see the photo above. Then, at some point, that happiness turns to disappointment and shame. You see, that was probably one of the happiest “regular” days of my life. My husband and I were in Park City, Utah on a little getaway. I was [...]
The Happiness Report #20 – Puppy Love and More
Happy happiness report time, friends! It’s my first happiness report of the new year, and I have so much to be happy about! The absolute first thing on my list is our new dog. I can’t tell you how happy she is making our family. When we finally decided to get a dog, and Santa [...]
Happiness Report #19 – Happiness Hodgepodge
Happy November! I feel like I say this with each passing month, but November already? Really? Raise your hand if you think that seems impossible! My heart has been heavy this week as I think of you all on the East Coast who have gone through so much. The pictures, stories, accounts… they all seem [...]
Be Happy – A Happiness Project Giveaway – CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winner, Debbie Mauer. Thanks to all who entered! I have a ton of things I should be putting up today but I feel pulled instead to share a spontaneous giveaway with you. As I look around and see the people around me, living our daily lives and [...]
Happiness is a Bowl Full of Cherries {Recipe: Cherry Cream Coffee Cake}
I am happy. It feels so good to say that. I am happy and that makes me happy. After a year of ups and downs, worrying, frets and stress it feels so good to be able to say that I really am happy. Our summer, so far, has been one of intentional happiness. I purposely [...]
The Happiness Report #7
Hi friends! I know it has been quiet around here the last 2 weeks. For those of you who don’t know, my beloved camera is in the shop, which to me has been like losing an appendage. I take my camera with me everywhere. I’m lucky to have some good friends who have jumped in [...]













