100 Things

Okay, so I’ve been challenged to come up with 100 things that make me happy. At first I thought it would take me forever. I was surprised at how quickly I could pop off 100 things. So, I thought I would share them with you.


1. Having my family together.
2. UFC fight nights at my house.
3. Going to the movies with Chris.
4. Making the Barkley girls laugh.
5. Jack.
6. Memories of Christy.
7. Having a quiet meal with Chris.
8. Remembering my granny’s sense of humor.
9. Iced tea.
10. Kittens.
11. Having a not so quiet meal with all my peeps.
12. Anonymous gift giving.
13. Spring mornings.
14. Surprise visits from Josh and Kristen.
15. The anticipation of our upcoming vacation to Hawaii.
16. Laughing with my friends.
17. Baby feet.
18. Driving to work when school is out.
19. Princesses on Ice with Brynn and Katy.
20. Walking when it’s cool outside.
21. Reminiscing with my nephews about when they were little.
22. Telling funny stories about when Kyle was young.
23. Hearing Katy say, “There’s Chris, my bestest friend!”
24. The male comedians in my Sunday school class.
25. Watching the kids sing at VBS.
26. Receiving the first donation to Christy’s stocking each year.
27. Little girls holding hands.
28. The ocean.
29. Sunday lunch at Ruthie and Jimmy’s.
30. Going to the pool.
31. Rainbows.
32. Delivering Christy’s stocking to Children’s Hospital.
33. Chris knowing what I’m thinking without me telling him.
34. Christmas Eve.
35. Grandmothers with grandbabies.
36. Sleepy kid voices.
37. Walking in tall cool grass with bare feet.
38. Chickens.
39. Christmas day pizza.
40. Post Secret.
41. Remembering my mom.
42. Watching my friend Traci with four boys all vying for her attention.
43. Facebook.
44. Snow.
45. Throwing Jack’s flippy flopper.
46. Christmas shopping.
47. Autumn.
48. The smell of candles burning.
49. Little girl giggles.
50. True friendship.
51. Long lunches.
52. Watching Jack trying to get Max to play with him.
53. Leaving work early on Friday afternoon.
54. Little House on the Prairie.
55. A hot tub in the mountains.
56. Sleeping babies.
57. Eating on a patio.
58. The zoo.
59. Driving in the country.
60. Thanksgiving.
61. Having the same thought, at the same time as Lori and knowing it without having to say a word.
62. Going to the hospital to visit a new baby.
63. Balloons.
64. Looking forward to being a Grammy.
65. Melanie saying, “sometimes I get a little confused.”
66. Big family reunions.
67. Watching children get off the school bus.
68. Mischievous little boy grins.
69. Tractors.
70. Thinking about the crazy uncles I grew up with.
71. Mexican food.
72. Watching stars at night.
73. Singing praise music.
74. Visiting with friends I haven’t seen in a long time.
75. Childhood memories of North Carolina.
76. Theological discussions with Josh.
77. Finding Kyle asleep with Max snuggled up next to him.
78. San Diego.
79. Nature.
80. Train rides.
81. Ballpark hotdogs.
82. My porch swing.
83. Cookouts.
84. Thinking about Kyle and Josh graduating in December.
85. Card shopping.
86. Remembering Christy’s funny sleep noises.
87. Drive-In theaters.
88. Driving Josh’s Mustang.
89. Remembering band trips.
90. Long hot showers.
91. Putt-putt golf.
92. A boisterous “good morning” when I’m feeling down.
93. Knowing a joyous secret.
94. Finding money in the pocket of a jacket when I wear for the first time of the season.
95. Hugs.
96. Rocking chairs.
97. Ducks.
98. Watching kids on a swing set.
99. Lazy days spent watching T.V.
100. Knowing that I’m a child of the King.


Still thinking happy thoughts,
Julie