5 Things That Made Me Happy This Week – Michigan Lifestyle Photographer

1. Watching my kids take pictures.  This weekend my little ones modeled for some photographer friends, and we let them get behind the lens for a little while.  I loved to watch their smiles as they took photos, and I also loved to watch their excitement as they viewed the photos on the back of the camera.  They were so excited to see what they had taken, and I loved to see the world through their eyes.  Watching my kids do something that makes them happy, and seeing them filled with pride makes me happy

2. Laughter. I love to hear people laugh, and I love the feeling of laughing so much that your cheeks hurt, and you can’t quit smiling.  I also love the light, happy feeling that you get inside.  My week was filled with not only my own laughter, but also with the laughter of friends.  It’s funny to me that when one person laughs whole heartedly you can’t help but to laugh right along with them.  Laughter makes feel all warm and fuzzy inside, and that makes me happy  

3. Being silly.  It’s fun to let your gaurd down, and revert to a more child like version of yourself every once and awhile.  It’s nice to take a step back from being all grown up, and remember what it was like before you had that long list of responsibilites.  Being silly and carefree every once and a while helps to reduce your stress level, and re-connect with your inner child, and that makes me happy

4. Dancing.  This week I danced with my kids at a concerts at the park.  I didn’t care who might be watching, or how silly I probably looked.  I embraced the moment, kicked off my shoes, and had fun!  It made life feel simple, and laid back.  They smiled, I smiled, other people smiled…  For a brief moment I could picture people doing the very same thing years and years ago.   And then I realized, someone had probably stood in that very same spot, and danced with their children once upon a time, just as I was doing now.  And one day someone will probably dance with their children in that very same spot again.  Dancing with my family, and feeling connected to people that have come before us, and people that will come after us makes me happy

5. Campfires.  Yesterday we had a campfire for my oldest son’s birthday.  It was fun to watch the kids talk, and play.  It was fun to watch them make s’mores.  It was fun to watch them take turns with the flash light, and try to come up with a story to tell.  Campfires are a summer tradition that remind me of my own childhood, and that makes me happy

What made you happy this week?

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I hope that your week is filled with sunshine, lollipops, happiness, and love!