Happy Birthday Lillian! :)

This cute little lady is 3 years old today!

I can't believe its already been three years since her sweet spirit entered into this world. At times it feels like it was just yesterday and yet it feels like I can't recall a time that she wasn't in my life. She has truly blessed and touched my life in ways that can not be expressed. 

Finding Happiness

Today was rough. It was one of those days where everything seemed to go wrong. The more I thought about what went wrong, the more it weighed on me. When I realized how much it was effecting me, it bothered me even more that I had chosen to let it get to me. 

We hear all the time that we are in control of our own happiness, but it's harder than it sounds. Today while I was sitting in one of my classes I looked up happiness quotes on google images, which is where most of these images came from, and I got an idea. I wanted to create a post strictly of pictures and quotes that promote happiness! Everyone needs to be happy! I think too often we forget that we're in control, we have the power to take the extra steps needed during rough days to be happy. I want to challenge myself to make the decision to be happy every day and not let life get me down. I challenge you as well! :) 

Life is hard at times but we've got this! :) 

Introducing Lillian!

Before I share part two of my story, over the next couple of days I want to introduce a few people you should know.

First, and most important, is little miss Lillian! (aka, owner of my heart) 

Words can not begin to express how much I love this little lady. There's not a person in the world that makes me as happy as she does. Needless to say, she had me at hello! :) 

From day one, I knew that I would dedicate my life to making her happy; which doesn't take much effort because she always carries a beautiful smile, everywhere she goes.  

I will never forget the immediate love I felt during pregnancy, and how that love was dramatically increased the first time she was placed into my arms and it continues to grow every time she returns. It's hard to explain the connection I feel with her; however, it is one that I cherish with all my heart. 

Photo Credit: Peg Watkins Photography 

Isn't she stunning! (I'm not bias or anything) :)