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Because I’m Happ-ee-ee-ee!

April 29, 2014 by Elaine

If you don’t know the song then you may not “get” the title of this post.  And if you REALLY do not know the song then you’ve been living under a rock.  If that is the case, I’m sorry, that must have been dark and claustrophobic.  But we’re so glad you’re back!!

(I know, I’m weird)

Anywho, I am Happy.  Mostly.  I look at my Instagram feed and I reazlize that I can really feel nothing less.  First of all, I have three beautiful, healthy, awesome kids who even when they talk back – and talk back they do – fill me with Happy.  Okay.  That last part is kind of a lie.  But at least I know they will have no issues with assertiveness in the future, right? So I guess that’s good for everyone but me and their father.

Also, I can take pictures of my kids and put them out on Instagram whenever I want and well, that makes me Happy too!

Last week was Spring Break around here and we had a pretty good time!  We had a day at the zoo with friends and some time at the pool (yes Northerners, the pool is open here, c’mon down!), and even made an appearance at the local music and arts festival where the kids got ice creams as big as their heads.

As I scroll through the little square moments of our days, the Happy comes out in the smile on my face.  This life has tough stuff and complications and moments of not so happy – I would be lying if I told you otherwise.  I am pretty sure anyone would be if they said that.  But it also has moments of amazing joy and fun and Happy and thankfully those outweigh and hopefully outlive the others.

 

And I believe in sharing the Happy with you and anyone who wants to feel that way too! 🙂

 

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Spring Break Collage

 

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Spring Break2 Collage

 

 


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p.s. I even gave Angela a quote about Happiness – Check it out!

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Comments

  1. Shell says

    April 29, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    You have so much to be happy about! Look at your gorgeous family!

  2. Tamara says

    April 29, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    As a northerner, and a bitter one at that lately, can I come swim in your pool??
    It was 50 degrees today. 50 degrees! Yikes!
    These are beautiful, happy-making photos!
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  3. Bianca @ Rant Rave Crave says

    April 29, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    Today was rough. Thanks for brightening up my day.
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  4. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says

    April 29, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    So very much to be happy! And, my girls have been asking about the pool opening every day! We still have a couple more weeks!
    Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? recently posted…My happy | #HappyMamasMy Profile

  5. Meagan says

    April 29, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    And your kids look pretty happy too! I love this little project! 🙂
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  6. Alison says

    April 29, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    Happy is such a good place to be!
    (and I’ve been singing the song in my head for days now)
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  7. Dude Mom says

    April 30, 2014 at 7:57 am

    My favorite: Batman cooking on the counter! So much happy!
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  8. Kimberly says

    April 30, 2014 at 9:31 am

    Sharing it with others who need that smile is a beautiful thing 🙂
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  9. Jennifer says

    April 30, 2014 at 10:50 am

    I love all of those photos, especially the one of K watering her flowers and the one of the bicycle. Those make me happy. 😉
    Jennifer recently posted…Happy Mama Moment – SixMy Profile

  10. Leighann says

    April 30, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    so many great pictures! You’re right, you DO have so much to be happy about.
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  11. Julia says

    April 30, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    I love all the fun instagram pics. K with the batman mask is priceless.
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  12. Laura says

    May 1, 2014 at 8:38 am

    You guys look so happy! What joy!
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  13. Andrea says

    May 2, 2014 at 7:47 am

    Love the photos, the mustache one is so cute – I can almost hear the giggling.

    You have a lot to be happy about, my friend. xoxo
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  14. Roxanne says

    May 2, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    Aww…this post and those pictures make me Happy.
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  15. Kat says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    LOVE this post. You do have much to be happy about. It is good to see that even when life gets sticky.
    Beautiful pictures too! Is that playhouse your kids’? The one where Miss K is watering the flowers, I mean. It is SO cute!!!!
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  16. Sarah @Thank You Honey says

    May 7, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    OMG! Now I can’t stop signing that song! Love this post! Lots to celebrate & be happy about! Thanks for hosting! Your kiddos are adorable!

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 15 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five kids: together, ages 19, 16, 16, 14 and 14 and crazy but lovely dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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