Simple Joys

It's ladybug eggs. I know it isn't much of a joy to most of us, but when your kid comes in and asks you to google: photos of ladybug eggs, and you do, and then she gets all excited because she saw them in our yard, THAT is a joy.

Simple Joys

Little hands trying to tie shoes is the best. Here my friend's daughter tries and tries to tie her mom's shoe. And she ALMOST had it too!

Simple Joys

Photography is quickly becoming my passion. It's always nice to have a friend to share your passion with. Mags, thanks for making me smile with your photos and just being you.

Simple Joys

Chess. My mom taught Abby how to play today. When she was done, Nolan tells Abby he already knows how to play. And you know what? He did! I never learned how to play but I'm impressed that my kids understand the strategy of the game.

Simple Joys

Baseball!! I love to watch kids playing baseball. It's my favorite sport to watch. Nolan has been playing for a few years now and we are seeing improvement every year. He loves it!

Simple Joys

Storm clouds in Vegas are rare. When we get them, I find myself looking at the sky and wanting to take pictures. This one I took from my back porch.

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Baking and decorating cakes makes me happy. And I love to share my treats with people I love.

Simple Joys

Abby. She can be such a pain! But she is so smart and funny. She's very confident and loving. I am so proud of my little girl.

Simple Joys

Chelsea is our pound puppy. We weren't even sure we were going to keep her because she had some biting issues. But we worked through them and I love her. Here she not so subtly lets us know she'd like to have some dinner.

Simple Joys

A glass of white wine on Thursdays. Wine and my favorite show. What's not great about that?

Simple Joys

Bees. Bees scare the crap out of me. However, if you are taking pictures and you happen to catch one flying by, that's AWESOME!