Day 12: Happiness is:

realizing that some days it's more about the happiness of those around you.

Lady is just always happy and has a smile for you.

 Lily loves getting to lick out the yogurt container.

 Bear discovered the jungle behind our house.

 Mitsy came to let me know she was having a good walk and was glad that I was walking too.

Even on a day when happy moments don't seem to be coming your way, noticing others happiness can quickly change your attitude. Take a moment and look for someone else's smile. It may be just the thing you need to change your day.

Day 10: Happiness is:

Sunshine!

It gives you fruits and vegetables in your garden.

A Happy dog.

  And Sunflowers.

Today was a wonderful day. A good meeting for local library board members about finance with a tasty breakfast from Hy-Vee. The afternoon was spent playing with the dogs, swimming in the pool, and eating a yummy Indian dinner.

If you are not into Indian food, this may not look so good, but, the Indian spices are so delicious it really is wonderful.

Happiness is having a nice day, enjoying the sun and appreciating the food that you eat.

Day 5: Happiness is:

Hummingbird's at the feeder.

Taken in 2008

Stopping on a drive to take photos, just because it looks cool.

 Having a grasshopper visit you in your car. And getting to takes pictures of said grasshopper.

Letting the dogs run and play in the backyard.

Happiness is having a beautiful day on a Monday when you don't have to go to work.  It is seeing places that you have never seen before. It is enjoying the things that you do everyday. Happiness is taking time to see the beauty and joy in the world. 

 When you are lucky, you have your camera in your hand and you actually capture the moment; in focus and with the right exposure. 

What a great way to start the week.