Happiness Is...

We recently returned from Disneyland and it was a joyous occasion for which deserves its on separate post but today I wanted to post about something different.

I was looking through my photos and they are all just random- and each one of them made me happy. As I thought about it, really thought about it, that's what life is- it's random moments that fill us with happiness. As a mother- of course there are big monumental moments like the first time your baby walks but its the everyday randomness that teaches you who you are as a mommy and who your baby is becoming. Those are the moments that fill my life with so much joy and excitement.

Happiness is...
  Watching Olivia discover and ENJOY Steve's favorite herbal tea- his yerba mate. She loves it!

Happiness is...
   Spending as much time outside as possible. This little girl is an outdoor kitty. Her current favorite thing to do is put 4-5 little rocks in each little paw of hers and walk around. It's amazing how happy those little rocks make her!

Happiness is...
    Watching her pants fall off because they are obviously too big for her and then seeing how happy she is without them on. If this girl could run around naked all day- she would. We may have to address modesty in the future ;)

Happiness is...
    Little girls in dresses and tights. I put her in a dress 3-4 times a week because she looks so girly and adorable in them. And it makes her little and not big which is what she is rapidly becoming.

Happiness is...
    Bundling up because we had a random cold day and regardless of the temperature she wanted to be outside! She is the cutest little bundle I ever did see.

Happiness is...
     pure craziness. She wanted to put Steve's socks on but couldn't quite figure out how to so I helped her. She also loves putting on his sunglasses. She has a fun time!

Happiness is...
     Playing on our balcony. This keeps her entertained for quite some time. Once again, she's an outdoor kitty.

Happiness is...
     Doing the dishes and looking over the counter to see her captivated by her favorite movie... Nemo, of course!

And Happiness is...
     This wonderful man I get to call mine!

Happiness Is...

Oh how I love my life.

Happiness Is... Cute tights on my baby girl.

Happiness is.....enjoying some sketti!

Happiness is.... A baby girl in her diaper.

And... as you can tell----Happiness is.....A goofball!

Hope you all have a very Happy Day!

Happiness Is

Today was filled with a small moment that I want to remember. It was an "I can't believe it" type of moment.

When Olivia was first born and shortly after the three of us would takes walks almost daily. We would usually walk up to a certain park. We didn't walk there to go be at the park, it was more of just a destination and then we would turn around and go back home. I remember on these walks where I would tell Steve how I couldn't wait until she was big enough that I could come here with her and push her on the swing.

Today was that day. As I sat there and watched my little angel smile with pure delight as she felt the moving sensation of the swing and a slight breeze on her face, I coudln't believe that we were here. I sat there pushing her thinking "OH MY" I can't believe that I am the mother of a child at a park. It sounds silly, but it just really heat me in that moment.

I love that wide open mouth...she does it when she is excited! 

I pushed her in the swing for 30 minutes. She soaked up every swing. She watched every person walk by, every child playing near her, and every dog that happily ran in the park. She was all eyes and all ears, soaking in this fabulous world she lives in.

I soaked up every minute of her. I soaked up those curious looks she gave each little child. I soaked in the look she got on her face when I put her down in the sand. I watched as she grabbed a handful of sand and immediately started bringing her hand to her mouth only to be blocked by mommy's hand. I smiled with pride as she smiled and kicked her legs with each happy swing. I peacefully pushed her time and time again as she rapidly learned about her world. It was a moment of absolute bliss.

Today was one of those days that made up for the last 4 months of no sleep. It didn't matter that I got up who knows how many times the previous night or how many times I would get up again....because watching this little angel that is "mine" makes you realize what really is important.

Happiness Is....Today.

Happiness Is...My girl.

Happiness Is...Seeing the world through her eyes.

Happiness Is... My Blessed Life!

Happiness is...

Warning: Long Post and Picture overload! :)

Happiness is... Vacation.

Happiness is...Spending time with the people you love the most.

Yes, Our little vacay to Utah was so refreshing. Steve only got to come for the weekend because he had to get back to work and the Bean and I stayed for a whole week and guess what....we get to go back so SOON! YAY!

It was so wonderful spending time with family. Most of the time Steve and I do just fine living away from family. Because we have each other. Because we have little Olivia. Like I said, most days we do just fine. Then there are those days when you just ache to be with family. Days when you want to show off your baby to the ones you love. You want Grandma and Grandpa to hold their little cutie pie and shower her with love and kisses.

However, being away from Family and friends makes those moments when we are together seem so much sweeter. It's a bigger occasion. A big Event. Seriously it is so wonderful.

Happiness is watching Grandpa love on his little granddaughter. Always wanting to hold her, try to make her giggle and smile, and telling her how round her face is and how chubby she is!

Happiness is spending all the time I can get with these great people. Seriously, I have the best parents in the world.

Happiness is watching her Nona suck in the afternoon by never wanting to let Little Livvy go. It is hilarious because once Nona has the baby you may never get her back. She loves her Nona and obviously Nona loves her.

Happiness is meeting Great Grandparents for the first time!

Happiness is getting the most adorable outfits for little bug. Thanks Mom!

Happiness is matching hats!

Happiness is watching Spring happen all over again. Since spring came and went a while bag here it was nice to get to see the trees bloomin again.

Happiness is going on spring walks with the hubs, the babe, and mi mama!

Happiness is watching Uncle Cam meet his little niece and watching them fall in love. Uncle Cam could get her to giggle and smile lots and lots. "She is so cute I could dip her in chocolate and just eat her." Yes Cam, she is delicious isn't she?

Happiness is introducing her to the Piano!

Happiness is seeing this sister of mine. Oh how I miss her. She is the most amazing person and I love her so much. Her husband and kids are pretty neat too! :)

Happiness is meeting cousins and aunts and uncles. And watching the cousins smother the baby with attention.

Happiness is spring bbqs outside with the fam.

Happiness is playing soccer at said bbq.

Happiness is lazy vacation mornings. Although I'm not sure we can call them lazy if they started before 7. haha.

Happiness is seeing Aunt Whitney again (even though livvy beans was ornery pants) and meeting Uncle Alex for the first time! Oh what wonderful friends.

Happiness is trying Rice Cereal for the first time....or maybe it's not so happy.

Happiness is NEW toys.

Happiness is meeting Aunt Kelaylay. Oh how we love that girl. Loved Catching up with her, as always.

Happiness is 2 great grandmas in the same room!

Happiness is meeting a new friend. This picture is terrible of me, Olivia isn't interested. Aftynn is only interested in Olivias head and Addie looks perfect. What a fun night!

And you want to know what part was the happiest? After being a part from hubs and daddy....

Happiness is coming home to the best husband and daddy in the whole world.