Day 246 - Spreading Joy

I read on Scary Mommy about a contest to win $1000. Now that would bring me joy! The catch? Write a new blog post about what brings you joy. Hey! I do that every day. Simple, right? SO my entry is this post and this entire blog. And then I began to smile. No, make that grin. From ear to ear. Sixty-one people had already entered. Sixty-two if you count Scary Mommy. That's sixty-two posts out there celebrating joy! Since the contest goes until August 20th we could triple that number. Or more! So my joy today is knowing that there are so many people out there helping to concentrate on and celebrating and sharing the joy! Thanks, Scary Mommy! And thank to all of you out there helping to spread the news. May your joy spilleth over and continue well past the contest deadline!

(This post is part of SOYJOY‘s What brings you joy contest. Learn more here.)

Day 245 - School Supplies

Weird. I know. But I love pencils. The real ones, classic #2 wooden pencils. Fun, unique pens and click erasers. A new calculator. Binders in all kinds of colors. Pocket folders. An expensive time of year but always filled with promise. I love the start of school and I find joy in school supplies, of all things!

Day 244 - The First Day of School

Already! It's the first day of school! This summer has seemed to just fly by. When I used to teach I loved the first day of school. I love the newness. The fresh start. The clean erasers and sharpened pencils. Two of my three children start school today and the excitement (for me, anyway) is here! Happy first day of school, everyone! Hope you feel the joy!

Day 243 - The Beach

It's our last day on our family getaway. We love the beach. We've vacationed with friends and the company has been great. We found new restaurants and shops. We've enjoyed the beach and the pool. But now, it's time to think about going home. No. Just one last look. Because there is great joy at the beach!

Day 242 - Good Friends

We love spending time with dear friends. It's rare when you find a couple where everyone gets along so well. Add that to the fact that our children all play great together and it's the perfect friendship combination. Thank you, dear friends. You are so much fun. You give so much joy!

Day 241 - Bike rides

Our boys have recently learned to ride a bike. A two wheeler, all on their own. And now we have fun going on bike rides together. The weather is warm. It's great to get outside together. It's the perfect time for a cruise on our bikes. So, tonight we went on a joy ride. On our bikes, that is!

Day 240 - New Favorite

We found a new restaurant today that is our new favorite. The fish is fresh-caught every day and this is a family of fish lovers! I love it when we stumble upon a gem like this one. We ate until we were stuffed and can't wait to go back. The familiar is great but a new favorite is joy!