Joy!

Today I feel like writing.  I don't have anything spectacular to say, other than school is out for the summer. HOORAY.  I have no fabulous stories or crafts to show you, but I just wanted to share some of my joy with you.  The last few weeks, I have been so full of joy!  And that's pretty surprising with everything that's been going on lately.  With finals and lots of Young Women's stuff going on, I've barely had time to breathe...but I have felt sooo much joy in my heart.  And that's a good thing.  I thank my Heavenly Father every night for my life, and as my favorite artist says, I plead with Him "to leave it like it is."  Things don't always go as planned, and even the last few weeks have brought some unexpected twists, but deep down I feel stable and secure.

And because there's so much joy in my heart, I must share what has made me happy lately.  My husband, our families and the Gospel are definitely on the list, but today I want to share the little things.  They are simple, worldly things, but with a thankful heart, they truly make me happy.  (Beware, the list is random...but then again, so am I!)

My "Empire Red" Kitchen Aid that my parents gave us for our wedding.  This appliance has saved me royally.  My husband loves home made bread, and because of this, I make it almost every week.  He also loves cookies and other treats, and I love an excuse to use the Kitchen Aid.

Baking Soda +

Vinegar +

+ the nasty white ceramic whatever type sinks that get yellow really bad=

A clean and shiny sink (I'll be doing this to my bathtub in the morning as well)

Bubble baths have never been a favorite of mine, but that has changed recently.  They keep my stress related headaches away, and give me time to read while soaking away.  This is my new favorite scent, found at good old WalMart! :)

Other stuff that isn't pictured include:

• My kitchen being clean
• Wearing mis-matched socks often occasionally
• Sewing through a WHOLE project without sewing something shut that shouldn't be having to use the seam ripper
• Pink Lemonade
• Little kids and cute babies
• Flowers--currently Tulips

 Well, it's time to head on over to Young Women's.  Hope you enjoyed this post as much as I enjoyed thinking about JOY.  Promise to have Mother's Day stuff posted sometime tomorrow, and more fun stuff for you next week!