Happy Monday everyone!

‘Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend.

It was back to the grindstone today, and a trip to the DMV no less!    With the famous waiting required to renew a driver’s license, my little guy started to get restless.  In the end I got so desperate to keep him entertained (he had already gone through most of the contents of my purse and even threw my passport behind the counter!), that I reluctantly grabbed a bag of Halloween candy to occupy him.  There’s a new Raisinette fan in the world today. 🙂

For some strange reason I Googled Raisinettes, and the first thing I found was this recipe.  How timely…a fudge wreath with chocolate covered raisins (who knew?).

Back to the title of my post…. I spent some time reflecting on some of the good things in life, and thought I’d share 5 recent ones that made me smile.

1.  The weather this weekend was incredible!   While on a walk, my son found this big pile of leaves and couldn’t resist!  I was lucky to have my camera with me.

Ah, to be 5!

A successful landing!

2.  A nice day trip to Harper’s Ferry.  The kids started working towards a Ranger badge that is available there so we plan to return again soon!

The crew in Harper's Ferry, WV...a city rich with American History

3.  A new pair of earrings!  I have such little time to create these days, so I’m happy to complete the tiniest project.  These will head to my Etsy shop soon.

Crystal and annealed steel wire earrings w/ sterling earwires

4.  Participating in a fun Art Exchange.  I received this beautiful polymer clay pendant by Jennifer at Jen Judd Rocks! This shade of red is so vibrant and cheerful.

Jen Judd Rocks! handmade focal

5.  My online friends make me smile!  This gift from sweet Sharon of Livewire Jewelry was so much fun to open.  I was so amazed to finally see one of her ATCs in person.  It is so detailed and beautiful.  And look at these dangly earrings…complete with my birthstone.  Thank you, Sharito!

Beautiful creations by Sharon B.

Have a great afternoon…and thank you so much for stopping by (that makes me smile too!).