Happiness is having a loaner camera and lens to use, which makes it possible for me to share this short photo list with you.
It’s realizing I sent the photo above, along with the rest of her wedding pictures, to a bride in record time—a mere 3 weeks after her wedding, and only a few days before the fire took all my image files.
Happiness is spending time with adorable little girls …
… and goofy young boys.
Happiness is furniture rental to help you feel like you’re home …
… and finally being able to set a place on a table.
Happiness is morning rain …
… and barn cats that come up to the porch to greet you. (Good morning, Mimi!)
Happiness is a view without power lines …
… and watching the fog settle around you.
And happiness is finding a photo I uploaded to Flickr years ago …
… and though the rings are gone, I still win because I get to celebrate another anniversary with my husband tomorrow.
Wonderful photos. Best of luck in moving forward. And happy anniversary!
Happy Anniversary, Erika. They’ve settled you into a beautiful place that I hope will help you heal and move forward. Sending you big hugs, sweetheart.
many small but wonderful things to celebrate!
Happy Anniversary to you and your husband Erika! Happiness is viewing your photos and seeing that you are moving forward with such grace and positivity. Continued best wishes.
Beautiful post, gorgeous pictures. Happy anniversary to you and your husband and thank you for sharing all this with us. x
Those are wonderful reasons to be happy. Seeing a new post here made my day a little happier.
Erika ~
You just don’t know how much this fills my spirit – am so happy to read this post, see those beautiful pictures and celebrate your anniversary with you. Am thanking God for your family, your life, your spirit. Keep posting – we’re here. Hugs!
Happy anniversary – you have so much to be thankful for and it is amazing how you can see the sunshine despite all the fog right now. Hugs :)
WOO HOO!! What a beautiful spot!! I am so glad that you’ve got some momentum going!!! Hopefully things are getting a bit easier for you and your family – have a wonderful anniversary!
Happy Anniversary Erika, but more importantly…Happy Life. I know you’ve lost a lot but your spirit shows such promise of more good things to come.
HAPPY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! What a beautiful post! So simple and thoughtful.
Happy anniversary, Erika! Thank you for sharing all of those lovely photos. I’m so glad that you are all finding a new normal. Sending lots of love! <3
What a beautiful post Erika. You are a rare and special spirit. We could all learn something from your approach the the events of recent weeks.
Beautiful Erika! What a touching and gorgeous post. Happy Anniversary to you and your husband!
Aww! That’s such a cute post. There’s so much happiness all around us and we still look for it. Your post just made me go pick my daughter from the day care and call my husband back home :-(
BTW do you live closer to heaven? Your house is so beautiful :-)
Happy Anniversary Erika. What a beautiful post of items to be thankful. What a gorgeous place you are getting settled into.
Happy Anniversary! Wherever you’re staying right now is gorgeous.
This just warmed my spirits. Sometimes the joy of simle things means the most. May you have a wonderful anniversary.
I’m happy because you’re happy. Beautiful pictures and post.
xo
Your post brought a smile to my face!
Happiness is love, happiness is family and you have both! Happy Anniversary, so good to see photos from you!!
Beautiful. Words and photos.
You don’t know me, but I’ve heard a lot about you- mostly through Jennifer (Bread and Putter). You all have such a lovely and supportive online community I felt inspired to contribute to the fund drive for you.
Also- I’m human. What a horrific thing to have happen to you and your family. How could I not help out? But you’ve had an incredibly positive attitude throughout so in a way, you’ve given me more. Really- finding that silver lining is something we should all do every day.
Thanks.
Beautiful Erika. So happy for y’all. Enjoy your anniversary – congrats on another year!
Beautiful photos. More happiness to you and your family. And happy anniversary!
What a lovely post, Erika. You are a woman with such a generous and positive spirit. Happy Anniversary to you and your husband – I’m glad you are able to be together, despite the difficult circumstances.
…as you find Happiness, it’s there to greet you.
Beautiful photos Erika!
Have a wonderful, love filled day tomorrow with your hubby! Happy Anniversary!
Carmen
Your happiness brings happiness to my day! Thank you for sharing such lovely posts. If you need anything- don’t be afraid to email/DM me. I have a new number too- I’ll email it to you! :)
What a wonderful post and photos :) Thanks a lot for sharing.
Wow. I’m so blown away by your grace through the midst of tragedy. This is just absolutely lovely!
Happy anniversary! It’s so inspiring how you’re dealing with your recent losses! Thank you so much!
Happy anniversary!
As a young mother & fellow fil-am, you inspire me in many ways! Happy Anniversary to you & your husband! Wishing you both many more tomorrows!
Happy Anniversary to you and yours. Love to see the rays of golden sunshine permeate through into the new todays…
Awesome! Hope you have a Happy Anniversary and that things keep getting better for you…
What a positive outlook! Happy Anniversary!!!!
ah. so glad you’re happy. good luck and a good marriage with good children!! it’s a good day!
xo
Happy Anniversary my dear Ivory. :)
Your photography talent has always amazed me. It warms my heart to see you shooting again. Your grace in the face of catastrophe truly inspires me. I hope you and your husband have a very happy anniversary.
Happy Anniversary!
Hugs to you and yours!
A Very Happy Anniverary Too Ha!!!!
Take Care! All The BEST!
Happy Anniversary! You have such an adorable and loving family & no tragedy can ever tarnish that! All hugs & love to you hun!
Happy anniversary to you and your husband Erika. I hope you two like a long and happy life together. With eveyrhing you two have been through, you truly I inspire people to be happy with what they have. Gorgeous photos. You have truly mad my day. Thank you…
happy anniversary! i love your positivity. it’s so refreshing.
Happy Anniversary to you, continued blessings
Happy Anniversary to you both!!
A beautiful array of images certainly makes one feel happy ~ :)
I love this post. So happy you are settling in! Happy anniversary.
Oh tears….happy ones. It is wonderful to watch you guys get your lives back. I am so sorry about the tragedy that struck you-but love, smiles, commitment & hard work seem to be paying off. These photos are just beautiful! xo
Happy Anniversary and god bless you & your family in this trying time.
I’ve been gone for a while and everything fell apart, but so glad to see things are coming together and that you have a camera to use. You’re in my thoughts! Happy Belated Anniversary!
Beautiful photos Erika! I especially love the rain on the house deck. Love the light. Happy anniversary too!
Happy Anniversary!