Can you find happiness?

All weeks have a bit of up and down, in fact all days have up and down moments, well at least we hope they have some “up” moments. Let’s face it, some days it is hard to find that up moment. It is always there though, look hard enough and there is some moment where you can say “I am grateful for . . .”, or “I am happy about . . . .”. There are times you might really have to search hard for it, it may feel like it is buried under a pile of rubbish, or it may be that needle in the haystack, but look hard enough and you will find it!

Today I am accepting the challenge of finding 10 things to be happy about that I can then link up with Lindsay and Krysten and their linky.

It actually should be pretty easy this week, because although the start of the week saw me crawling because, well I felt like rubbish, I ended up having a lovely week.

1. My dad came through his hospital procedure like a trooper, what a relief!

2. My girls got to sing in the schools Twilight Music and Art Festival evening, it was so lovely sitting out on our picnic rug in the sunshine with good friends watching all our children perform. (and enjoying a coffee from the coffee van man, whilst the kids enjoyed ice-creams).

3. Beach day with the family. I posted some pics earlier in the week on my photography site, check these out. The beach was just beautiful and it made me very happy being there with family. My nephew is featured below.

4. My nephews slept over again this weekend, so we had a fun movie night.

5. My sons chess obsession continues, I love watching him concentrate and all the joy in his beautiful eyes.

6. The weather, we have had some amazingly warm days. I just feel like we have spent so much time outside lately and it makes me feel refreshed and happy.

7. Road trip with the girls, we sang, we shopped, we ate, we walked on the beach, we laughed so hard we cried, we went child free nearly all day and it was awesome. Pictured below from the front, Cheryl, Di, Cindy, Sue and me.

8. Sleep over with my girlfriend. I felt like I was 16 again, we stayed up chatting and it was loads of fun. Oh and her hubby made us the most delicious breakfast in the morning and even latte’s.

9. After my sleep over it was awesome being reunited with hubby and my adorable children, and even the pets!

10. Lunch out today for my Dad’s birthday, yummy food and loads of laughter with the family.

It really isn’t always that easy to find our happiness. But before you head off to bed tonight, just stop and take a moment to think about something you are grateful for in your life. Maybe a friend who is always there, the loyalty of a pet, tucking your child into bed, having a cup of tea, a sweet text message, the smell of rain, a warm shower, or even a great book to read.

Have a Happy Day!

Thanks for joining me, love Mackenzie xx