Gonna keep adding to the list but here it is for now:
Sunday afternoon naps
Delivery pizza
Sitting on the deck in the sun with a good book
Getting all dressed up for church
Phone calls from my sons with cooking questions
A big long burp after a drink of soda
Talking to my mom on the phone just because I missed her
Singing along lustily to my favorite tunes
My husband’s sense of humor
fresh corn on the cob
the first cup of coffee in the morning
purring kitties
satisfaction of finishing a project
a clean kitchen
fresh sheets on the bed
a phone call from a friend you have been missing
fried macaroni and cheese
sump pump running correctly
emails from friends
being able to lay around in bed on a rainy day
fresh contacts
a new stack of unread books from the library
sleeping in on Saturday morning
the sun streaming in the windows
a new stack of library books just waiting to be read
suitcases that are underweight when you check in at the airline
finding a gift card in your wallet you had forgotten about
Being able to share God’s love!
the smiles on the faces of children
Pollo Loco at Plaza Mexico
Knowing that friends are praying for me.
Great time with my BFF, Ann
Finding a great buy at Ross Dress for Less
A car with guts!!! (Thanks, Aaron)
Emma’s in Concord
A few moments spent with a lady who goes to Al Anon that I remember from my secretary days at Epworth
Having a friend from grade school find me on Facebook!
Crepe Myrtles blooming
Dinner made by my son
The satisfaction of finishing the ironing
A great buy at Bed, Bath and Beyond
Raleigh
Having my iPhone updated
Spending time with my mom
Sorting through basement treasures at my mom’s and finding things written by my daddy
a good big piece of watermelon
a good nights sleep
a BLT with a fresh picked tomato
a clean house
an afternoon spent making cards
drinking a cup of coffee in bed
visiting with “my” hospice lady
the sound of the school bus on the street
watching the gold finches at the feeders
my new used car
early morning lightening storm with no rain
an airplane trip with no drama
luggage arriving WITH me at the airport
SkyPriority flying
time with family
a phone call / text from the “sons” for no reason
coming home to fresh sheets on the bed
finding a necklace for my niece that she really likes!
FINALLY getting Zemanta to work on my blog after 2 weeks of trying!!!!!
Pig Lickers (chocolate covered bacon)
Going to the Minnesota State Fair
Watching Carolina football (even if they lose)
The fabulous two headed shower at the Westin in the Galleria
Crisp fall days
Birthday balloons
In hotel room Starbucks
Fluffy clouds
Tethered IPhone internet
TOMS shoes tan on my feet
Good customer service
Netflix
freshly ironed clothes
a clean closet
mums in the fall
lazy Saturdays with my husband
a new toothbrush
the satisfaction of cleaning up a huge mess after I have been crafting
time with my mom!!!
Making Christmas cookies
Giving Christmas cookies away!
Two cats sleeping in their cat condo
The first big snow of the winter before the plows come through
Snuggling my hubby in front of the fireplace on a chilly night
clothes fresh out of the dryer
Snickerdoodle coffee
Spending time with the family
Christmas cookies
A new toothbrush in my stocking
Thoughtful gifts from my husband
Getting to the airport early enough to have time for people watching
Jack the cat
a vase of daisies
flocks of birds at my feeders on a snowy day
having time to use my Cricut
my brand spanking new MacBook Air
lip balm from Soyphisticated Candles -it is the best!
a clean drawer after purging a lot of unneeded items!
two cats on my lap
Girl vacation with my BFF, Ann
the beach in the morning
outlet mall shopping
first class upgrades on Delta
sushi
text messages from my husband when I miss him
homemade cards from my mom
my husband’s job
The Italian Garden restaurant
March Madness
UNC’s comeback games
purring cats joining me in bed on Sunday mornings
finding a quarter at the bottom of the washing machine or better yet—a dollar
random texts from the boys
springing ahead
daffodils and tulips in the spring
watching the Decorah eagles and their babies
not feeling my age
a nice brisk spring walk
baby hair—that fluffy sticky uppy kind
Watching the cats watch the birds–making those little chattering sounds
going through old pictures and reliving memories
time with my sissy—just the two of us —acting like we have no cares in the world
getting lots of comments on a blog post that I really worked hard on
that first sip of coffee after a long night of little sleep
seeing my hubby’s face when he comes home from work
reading my Bible on a quiet morning
a new pair of TOMS shoes
a long early morning walk by the lake at Lakeside
butterflies
phone calls from my sons asking cooking questions
snuggly sweatshirts on a chilly day
painted rocks at Lakeside
conversations with strangers
Skype calls with the hubby when he is traveling far far away
Comments on my blog
Comments for a Cause comments!!!
new bloggy friends
a solo lunch at Panera just when I need it
finding a great buy AND having a coupon on top of it!!!
Plain and simple—my family
A good book, a glass of wine and a nice quiet evening on the deck.
Deleting spam on my blog that Askimet allows me to check…never fails to make me laugh!
40% off coupons at Hobby Lobby
Going home after a long time away
A brand spanking new blog design!
cats snuggling on the bed on a chilly morning
the first robin of the spring
Smiley faces
Epworth friends who remind me a a wonderful time in my life.
Flavia machines
corporate apartments
Kleenex with lotion when you have a sore nose
Seeing pictures of my great niece Harper with things I have sent her
Video calls with both of the boys at the same time
that perfect banana
automatic ice makers that are always ready with ice
fresh mint in my iced tea
that feeling of accomplishment when I have written a good blog post
A sidewalk cleared of snow by a mystery person
A Valentine’s get away to Bermuda planned by my awesome husband
Coming home to a clean house and clean sheets on the bed
A hubby who drives me to the grocery store to get eggs during a snowstorm so I can make cookies
Finding sand in my suitcase from a recent trip to the beach
The sound of Chris playing the Clavinova
Kicking off the snow boogers from the car
The smell of fresh cinnamon rolls
Turning the calendar page
The smell of a new book
Search results for how folks come to my blog
Freshly filled bird feeders and birds flocking to them
Hiding bunnies at my moms house for her to discover later
The last bit of toothpaste in the tube
Binge watching television shows
When I make it to the other side of the bridge
A good haircut and color
Online banking with mobile deposits
Finding new restaurants and holes in the wall
The perfect teapot for my collection
Perfectly made grits
Chrisisms
It's Just Life 
I really like the things that make you happy. It’s all about the simple things in life. Here’s a story I posted on my site about what you do and don’t need living where I live. http://roatanvortex.com/2010/05/01/do-and-don%E2%80%99t-on-roatan/
I’m also a fan of 1000 Awesome things.
It is all about the simple things, isn’t it?? I am such a huge fan of that book–that is my gift of the year to everyone!! I have 4 copies in my closet just waiting for birthdays…know I will have to buy more!!! Thanks for the comments. Come back anytime!
Thanks 🙂
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After I originally commented I clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now every time a comment is added I get four emails with the identical comment. Is there any way you possibly can remove me from that service? Thanks!
I have had that happen to me also on other blogs. I think if you go back to that original post you should be able to see a button at the top of the blog that says Subscribe. If you uncheck that it might solve the issue. Not sure if that will actually do it or not but try it and let me know. There is no way that I can go in and change a subscription other than my own. 😦
What a wonderful idea – thinking of adding it to WynnieBee : D Sometimes it’s the smallest things that make someone happy. I haven’t heard of the book you mentioned but will look it up now – thanks Beth Ann : D
I need to add some to it! I haven’t added for quite awhile!!! And I have a lot to be happy about!
Lots of great things. Puzzled over “finished ironing.” How does that ever happen? lol
Chocolate covered bacon? Really?
Yep!!! It is a delicious fair food!!! 🙂
Wow, a whole stack of great things in there! It’s a wonderful exercise, listing all the good things in life, very positive
I haven’t added to it for awhile!!! I had better get busy!!!!
“Deleting spam on my blog that Askimet allows me to check…never fails to make me laugh!”
I know the feeling … some can be quite shocking though … Nice blog, by the way!
Oh the spam, the spam!!! I love it !!! Thanks for stopping on over and especially for commenting!!! Great to meet you! Gonna have to check your blog out too!!!
the first cup of coffee in the morning
purring kitties
– two of the things that make me truly happy too…
happy SITS day! 🙂
Thanks, Cham!!! I really need to add to my list—I haven’t updated it for awhile and there are a lot of things to add! Thanks for stopping by!
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OK Beth Ann I looked at your “Things that make me happy list” and I did not see Smiley Faces.
I still carry the smiley faces you sent in a card to me. Did I miss something?
I am going to go right in and add it!!! How could I have left that out?? I need to add a bunch to it to be honest!!!! Like EPWORTH FRIENDS!
when i read you article, i just feel like we are so much alike in many way , i just feel for you . you take pleasure from all the tiny things from life , you just enjoy every single minute of it , you are the one who knows what real happiness is .
Thanks for the comment!!!!
I am also thankful for so many things, my family, my friends, my pretty good health [for my age[, sleeping in on Saturday and so on.
Whoa! That was a long list. Such a happy post 🙂
I need to update it—haven’t added to it for ages!!! There is much to be happy about!
Hi Beth Ann — yes, there’s always something more to be happy about! I think it’s great that you keep a running tally on your blog. Fun!
Thanks, Meg. I need to keep adding to it because there really are daily things to be thankful for.
Hello!
I love your list. I also write about similar things – finding the beauty and positiveness in each day! Check it out if you like!
http://ohheyitsamanda.blogspot.com.au/
Thanks!
Amanda 🙂
Thanks, Amanda! Great to meet you and find another positive person!