What makes you happy?

My beautiful fashionista daughter just bought this print for her bedroom.  It's a gorgeous picture of Audrey Hepburn with a quote...

"I believe in manicures.

I believe in overdressing

I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick.

I believe in PINK.

I believe the happy girls are the prettiest girls.

I believe that tomorrow is another day and...

I believe in miracles."

Being "Pink Mama", well the "I believe in Pink" caught my attention but while perusing the rest of the quote, I absolutely loved what she says.  It's definitely a "girly-girl" statement, but the bottom line is those were the things that made her happy and to be totally honest, those things make me very happy as well.  (I would just add, "I believe in RETAIL THERAPY")

This got me to thinking about what makes people happy.  Do you ever take a moment and just ponder what makes you happy?  We are constantly in motion in this crazy world that we sometimes forget to take the time to be happy.  Believe it or not, God wants us to be happy.  In Jeremiah 29:11 God tells us, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

He doesn't want us to be unhappy, He wants us to have hope and prosper.  What an awesome God we serve!  So, take a moment today and think about what makes YOU happy and go out and do it! (of course, nothing illegal!  LOL)

Pink Mama Out!

PS.  Would love to hear what makes you happy!

Group AWESOME

I recently had the privilege of meeting a group of ladies that have become fast friends!  I was asked to help lead a table (Thanks Melissa!) at our Women's Bible Study, little did I know that I would come to meet the most caring women at my church.  The study we did was Jennifer Rothschild's "Me, Myself & Lies".  It was a pretty intense study because it made us take a real good look at ourselves and how we speak to our soul.  We said goodbye to our negative self-talk and filled our hearts and minds with the TRUTH of God's word for us.  Though these ladies were not "assigned" to my table, God definitely had a plan when he put them with me.  Gotta love our Awesome God! We picked the word AWESOME as our group name to remind us that we are God's creations and God doesn't make junk.  I am so thankful for the divine "appointment" of these ladies being at my table.  I already miss them and I just saw them at our last meeting.  The great news is that we were challenged to continue to get-together and hold each other accountable which we plan on doing over brunch in 2 weeks!   
All this being said, it's tough some times to open up and share with strangers, but that's just it, everyone will be a stranger unless you let them in to be a friend.  I am proud to call these incredible women my friends!  Thanks for the support, love and caring you showed me.  Take a chance girls, you never know where you will find your next friend! 
Pink Mama Out!

My girls got me flowers! PINK flowers!  Gotta love them!

Happy Wife, Happy Life

If you've seen me driving around town you will notice the license plate I have in the front of my car...happy wife, happy life! You would not believe the amount of comments I've gotten from complete strangers about my cool plate! From the men, I usually get a shake of the head and a mumble of, "ain't that the truth!". From the women, it's usually a big smile and a "that's right girl!" It always makes me laugh!

My awesome husband lives by this mantra and he really tries to make me happy in all areas of my life because he knows if I'm happy, not only is he happy, so are the kids and everything is right with the world in the Hall household. Ooh! But when I'm not happy, it's like a dark cloud has overtaken our home and the apocalypse is approaching!

Thanks to my good friend and "Pink Lady", Melissa Mashburn, I've realized that my family's mood is dictated alot by my mood or as she so eloquently put it, my therMOMeter. (click here to read her story http://www.sandypinkmama.com/p/pink-ladies.html )

Ever since reading her story, I have consciously made an effort to realize that in order for my family to be happy or content, I need to check my attitude at the front door. I need to stop and just chill as I listen to my kids or hubby's day, not to try multitask because they lose out on my attention at the end of the day. I have to remember how blessed I am and not focus on what I don't have by doing this I truly think that will make me a Happy Wife with a Happy Life.

Of course, don't get me wrong, I will continue to remind my hubby of the

treasure he has in me!

The man who finds a wife finds a treasure,

and he receives favor from the LORD. (Proverbs 18:22 NLT)

Pink Mama Out!

See You Soon

Happy New Year!  2012 is here ready or not!  I've been a bit quiet on the blog front lately, but I'm back and ready to share. 
2011 was a great year for me and mine, however, the year ended sadly with the passing of Ed's mama, Linda Marie Hall.  Those of you that knew her know what a unique lady she was.  She had a great love for her family and grandkids that would rival any other love.  Her passing was hard on everyone, especially our son, her youngest grandchild.  Grandma and he would talk on the phone for hours!  She never thought his Star Wars or Harry Potter stories were too long, she never rushed him to get "to the point".  It broke my heart to see his heart breaking.  The good news in this is that we know we will see her again in Heaven, a fact my son pointed out to us.  After processing his grief, he told us that now he understands what Professor Dumbledore meant when he told Harry Potter, "don't pity the dead Harry, pity the living," He said he knows that Grandma is up in Heaven talking with Jesus and is no longer in any pain, while he is down here on earth sad because he can't talk or see her for a long time.  Out of the mouths of babes!
I know that Grandma Linda wouldn't want us to be sad, she would want us to remember all the good times and memories we had with her and she would want us to know she is finally happy,pain-free and in the arms of her Savior.  We won't say goodbye Grandma, we'll just say See You Soon!

Pink Mama Out!

Las Vegas 2011

15 years of marriage!  Wow!  When people say, "Time Flies", that is an understatement!  I have been so very blessed to be married to my best friend all these years.  God totally knew what He was doing when He had Ed meet me in Key West! (great story, ask me about it next time you see me!).  I am pretty High Maintenance as I have stated before and he puts up with me!  That alone deserves an award!  I just thank God everyday for giving me the husband I was meant to have.  Here's to another awesome 15 years!
Pink Mama Out!

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I'm a Godly Gal! Thanks Melissa!

My friend Melissa Mashburn has an inspiring blog & she chose one of my stories to feature this week. I am so blessed to know this incredible lady & I hope you visit her blog read my story & then stay a while & read all the other encouraging stories she has on there. http://melissamashburn.blogspot.com/search/label/godly%20gals


Pink Mama Out!

Rest, Reflect & Relax

"God blessed the seventh day, and made it holy, because he rested in it from all his work which he had created and made."  Genesis 2:3

Summertime is here and it's time to pack up the kiddos and head out for a much deserved vacation from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.  Our favorite place to get away from it all is the beach.  We just love the ocean and those spectacular sunsets that I know God created just for us! However, sometimes we are running so hard after life that we forget to take the time to enjoy the fruits of our labor.  Even our Awesome Lord took a break on the 7th day to rest and reflect on all his hard work. 
At one time I worked at an establishment that never "rested", there always had to be bigger and better things that had to be done, nothing was ever good enough.  Don't get me wrong, it's important to always strive for the best you can do, but if you are doing that 24/7 and not taking time to stop and enjoy your successes all you will have is a bunch of burned out, unhappy, bitter folks. 

I realize that financially that some of you cannot take your regular vacation time, but I really want you to stop and at least take one day to rest, consider it a "stay-cation".  Enjoy the day, don't fret over overdue laundry or dirty dishes in the sink, those things will all still be there the next day (trust me! It will be there). 

Just take the time to rest, reflect and relax.  Just like God did on the 7th day.

Now, it's your turn! What is your favorite type of "vacation" or "stay-cation"?

Pink Mama Out!