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What makes me happy…

Family· Favorite Things

24 Mar

I apologize for the blog hiatus, but I’ve been busy doing something much more important with my time.

I’m simply loving life. And it makes me happy.

Come on. How can this face (and the glorious sunshine) not make you smile?

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Walks around the neighborhood with Dot have quickly become a favorite of mine. Hurry up, Spring. We’re so over being cooped up inside.

Know what else makes me happy? Leonardo. DiCaprio AND the mummified dinosaur.

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I spent an afternoon last week attending an Indy Social Media Moms meeting with the bestie at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. The only thing that made me happier than the company of other amazing bloggers and this crazy fossil was perhaps the dancing fox at the museum entrance. That girl is a trooper.

Speaking of amazing bloggers, I’m super excited for our upcoming Sip Happens Party. Specifically, the chance to use this amazing wine glass from IndyArtChick. Excellent find, Kimmie.

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Who are we kidding? Wine always makes me happy. Drinking wine for charity, though, makes everyone happy.

Momma and I had a girls’ night to attend the Wine to Water Gala in Crawfordsville. We both got fancied up (in my sister Jessica’s clothes), and drank the best Chambourcin of my life.

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Know what also pairs well with wine? Girlfriends, shopping, and Disney.

Frozen. I’m hooked.

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Know what makes Olaf happy? Warm hugs. 🙂

What is making you happy right now?

Hopefully it’s as great as an early morning Mickey Mouse Clubhouse party in mommy and daddy’s bed. Those make me happy, too.

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  1. Kristin says

    March 24, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    This post makes me happy…especially the adorable pics of D-to-the-bunny.

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