Times up! I will post the winner later tonight/tomorrow morning. Thanks to all who commented - each simple thing brought a smile to my face - thanks for taking the time to share and look forward to another give away tomorrow!
Yes, that is me in the truest sense. It does not take very much to make me happy...a smiling husband, laughing kids, a good cup of coffee and a few weeks in Montana. Simple enough.
It is the small things in life that bring the greatest joy - I guess you would call them "comfort" things. I love a hearty soup during the winter, pumpkin pie in the fall, hot-out-of-the-oven bread any time, seedlings erupting from the ground in the spring and an air-conditioned house in the summer. Yep, sounds like comfort to me.
This happens to be a week where I call trumps on the comfort items that exist in my home. Being simple makes life a whole heck of a lot easier. The simpler my schedule is, the better things flow around the house. The simpler my expectations are, the easier they are met.
Yet one thing I have found to be true, as of late, is that the simpler my life is, the easier Jesus can take hold of it. It is when I put to much into my life that things become complicated, stressful and unruly. So with that said, I have a question for you - what simple thing in your life do you really enjoy?
If you can answer that question in my comment section, I will give you an opportunity to win these 2 brand-spankin' new Stampin Up! sets:
This happens to be one of my simple pleasures and you will find out more of those simple pleasures, as the week goes on!
But hurry! You only have until Monday January 12th, 2009 at 7pm and then a # will be chosen from those that commented.
I was going to tell you something sweet and meaningful and decided after giving it some thought that...my laptop and wireless internet are Awesome!!! This is definately on my top 10 of Simple Pleasures!! :)
Posted by: Karla | January 11, 2009 at 11:31 PM
One of my simple pleasures in my life these days is playing "Baby Bee" with my little ones in the morning. They SOOO look forward to it. They sneek into our bed in the middle of the night ;0 or better yet in the early morning and they want to play. I am the Mommy Bee and my buuuzz sound is very feminine. Jesse is the Baby Bee and his buuzz is the sweetest baby buuzzz. Isaac will usually volunteer to be the monster that wants to capture the Bee Family and eat them. gasp
See...simple, yet so fulfilling. Until they are told that I need to get up and then they pitch a fit. :)
Posted by: Sonya Gala | January 12, 2009 at 01:41 AM
Especially when I still have the Christmas tree up, I love being the first one up to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee with the tree lights on in a darkened room before getting the rest of the household up and moving - it's a nice quiet start to the day! In summer months I switch to sitting on the deck out back for a bit.
Having your slice of pumpkin pie with the coffee would be a nice touch right now - YUM!
Posted by: SueB | January 12, 2009 at 04:35 AM
a simple pleasure.. I love sitting out in the backyard with my cat. we just sit there and enjoy. she wants to be held like a baby.. *LOL* :)
Posted by: Laura | January 12, 2009 at 04:42 AM
Blog hopping is one of my life's pleasures.....quickly becoming an obsession!
Posted by: Teresa Abajo | January 12, 2009 at 05:06 AM
Hmmm...stamping! Definietly.
SCS! Inspiring blogs!
Posted by: JenMarie | January 12, 2009 at 06:02 AM
~**Happy Birthday Week! ENJOY!!**~
(a little birdie snithced & I'm not telling WHOOO)
Sure a Starbucks Grande Misto makes me grin, but I have to pay for that.
What really brings me the most joy is passing on a smile, especially to an unsuspecting stranger. Here's one for you :).
Posted by: Lara's Laugh Lines | January 12, 2009 at 06:10 AM
Time to myself in the morning before anyone else wakes up to have a cup of coffee and read:)
Also like the days where we don't leave the house......few and far between.
Posted by: Dana | January 12, 2009 at 06:26 AM
Going to buy jeans for someone who does not want new clothes...find the perfect size right away at the first store, and instead of ringing up for the sale price of $15.99, realize that they were in the wrong place and they were clearanced for $2.98...and go back and find three more of the perfect size for that price!
Posted by: Andrea | January 12, 2009 at 06:42 AM
hi there Trixie! and happy birthday! i'm new to your blog... sent from another... so was a little surprised by your question. not surprised you asked, but surprised at how tough it is to answer. obviously, i need to scale back and focus on my simple pleasures... spending time just sitting with my husband (nothing going on, nothing we have to take care of or disucss; just hangin). thanks for the mind jog!
Posted by: Cat | January 12, 2009 at 07:18 AM
My very favorite simple thing is to have a cup of hot cocoa on a rainy and cold day. And then the "not so simple" is to make a card out of the chaos and mess that took over my table...but I love, love, love doing it!
Posted by: Denise~Paper Ponderings | January 12, 2009 at 08:28 AM
The simple thing in life I truly enjoy is the sunshine. Every time I get to see it, it's a blessing. It makes me sit back and enjoy the rays for a few minutes. I can gather my thoughts and pull myself together, to face the day.
Posted by: Janet B | January 12, 2009 at 08:39 AM
I'm a homebody and really enjoy peace and quiet. Anytime I'm sitting quietly with my loved ones or quietly crafting and have a nice, cold soda in-hand... I'm happy as a clam.
Happy Birthday and thank you so much for the chance to win! :)
Posted by: Kim Ross | January 12, 2009 at 08:55 AM
Yesterday, as I walked to the hospital to visit my baby, it was only zero (about 32F). In the midst of a Canadian winter that seems to show no abatement (especially being three hours north of my home), this was a wonderful respite. I did have my fav drink (a Earl Grey latte) and my girl is doing real well, but it was the ability to have a pleasant walk without bitter cold that was so welcoming! Cheers!
Posted by: Allison | January 12, 2009 at 09:40 AM
I LUV watching classic movies from the 40's and 50's, particularly, musicals with Gene Kelly and dramas with Bette Davis. The acting, stories, and fashions were captivating.
Posted by: Michele Johnson | January 12, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Happy Birthday to YOU!
Simply thing in life that I really enjoy is....stamping and creating something special for that special person in my life. Anytime I can put a smile on someones face it worth all the time and money. Thanks for a chance at this awesome candy.
Posted by: StampinCathy | January 12, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Happy Birthday! And thousand thanks for this chance to win.
I think the one thing that I enjoy most in my life are the people around me. I love to talk with my friends and family for hours, but then I enjoy being on my own for a little while. This mix is best and I don't want to miss that.
Posted by: Dancing With The Stamps | January 12, 2009 at 12:50 PM
I treassure just those simple, relaxed moment at home with the husband enjoying together just watching TV!
Posted by: Carol | January 12, 2009 at 01:23 PM
I love evening cuddles. My son will not go to bed on time if I'm not there to snuggle. It is the time when it doesn't matter that the dishes aren't done, the laundry's not folded or the bills aren't yet paid. Everything is put on hold for that 30 minutes or so of bedtime prayers and cuddling. I'm going to miss that when he grows up.
Posted by: katie | January 12, 2009 at 02:05 PM
Happy Birthday and thanks for the chance to win!
One of my simple pleasures is blog hopping with my little dog (aka my baby) sitting on my lap.
Posted by: Mae | January 12, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Ooh, a Trina giveaway!...My simple pleasure is a full-night's sleep...UNinterrupted :D
Posted by: Maritez | January 12, 2009 at 04:07 PM
i really enjoy my cats :-)
Posted by: Amy | January 12, 2009 at 05:49 PM
My simple joy in life is... YOU! heehee
Posted by: karrie baker | January 12, 2009 at 07:23 PM