Happy Things

Day 14: 10 Things That Make You Happy

It would not even be fair if I answered this post with the general term for "things" and wrote about my family and friends that make me happy.  Because honestly the list would go a mile long and you would get so sick of names and pictures.  I have soooo many family and friends that genuinely make me happy and I am so thankful for that!  So, for the sake of your time, I will keep it simpler by writing on the more specific term for "things" that make me happy.

JEEP RIDES WITH THE TOP OFF

SUNSETS

 FLOWERS, ESPECIALLY LILIES

SATURDAY MORNING SPECIALS AT MY PARENTS HOUSE

GAMES OF ALL KINDS

THE TEACUPS AT DISNEYLAND

FOOD

 RIDING HORSES

MORNING CUP OF JOE

TRAVELING: ESPECIALLY EUROPE

Southern Cross Horse Ranch

Wil and I just got back from the coolest vacation at Southern Cross Horse Ranch in Madison, Georgia!  Its an all-inclusive ranch where you can ride horses twice a day with or without a guide.  This was one of my favorite vacations because I love horses and was able to share that love with Wil whom had barely ridden any horses before this trip.  After the first guided trail ride (where they judge to see if you are safe and comfortable enough to go off by yourself) we were able to hit the trails just the two of us.  How fun is that?!  

{Wil and I on our favorite horses: Cowboy and Ballerina}

Its a horse lovers paradise, surrounded by beautiful green pastures and cozy wooded trails.  The staff were super friendly and the food was delicious.  It was a wonderful relaxing time for the both of us; a perfect getaway in a gorgeous place.

Olympic Events

{favorite horse for this Olympics, Australia's Rutherglen; Photo from Tophorse.com}

   Hands down favorite event to watch in the Olympics is Equestrian Cross-Country and Jumping.  I may be a little biased because of my absolute love for horses, but goodness me oh my are they not the most magnificent creatures?  I feel like a giddy 10 year old when I get to ride, groom or watch anything that has to do with horses.  So naturally, I look forward to the Olympic equestrian event every 4 years.  I watch in awe as the horses gallop and leap over things as tall as they are (with hundreds of pounds on top of them) and excitedly shout out "OOOO this horse is my favorite, its definitely the prettiest" for pretty much every horse that goes out there. Thankfully my sweet husband just nods and agrees with me even if its the 20th time I've said it, haha. Its not USA's best sport, but I'll still be there cheering them on every 4 years!  Go "Merica!

  Along with equestrian, gymnastics diving and swimming are my staple events to watch.  However, I watched archery for the first time this year and might be adding that to the list.  What are your favorite events /athletes to watch?