happiness is…

…hearing a knock on the door
and seeing my sister surprise us
with an unplanned visit all the way from Australia!!!

Hello my friends! Things are a little crazy around here ~ I’m so behind with my post today and things are still unreal!

My younger sister has been living in the land down under for the last year and a half, she was there to finish her degree so the plan was that she’s going only for 1 year. Well, her stay sort of extended as she fell madly in love with an Aussie young ‘mate’ ;) She did announce she’s coming for Christmas but gave as a made up date! Of course I had no idea she lied. Oh she bought her plane tickets alright but not for next Monday as she promised but for um…, yesterday!

So the time was about 10:30 in the evening, we’re doing little things around the house, the little babe was sleeping – and we hear a knock on our door! Ahhh – there she was, my little sister after a 30 hr flight!  So much fun and excitement ~ but most of all disbelief that she is here (with the new man) yikes! They both look so happy and in love. I am so happy for you my little chickpea ;)

The master plan of spontaneously surprising our family members continues as they are currently en route to Niagara Falls to surprise my mom!

Right now, happiness is… laughter . hugs . love . sharing stories . understanding our mother (like only sisters could ;) . seeing my little sister all grown up, in love and happy . approving the guy she took home as a souvenir . seeing my daughter adoring her aunt and new uncle as though they didn’t miss a day of her life . more and more laughter. and more hugs

……..

.

Now something you’ve all been patiently waiting for…. Drumroll please….. The winner of the Natural Christmas Giveaway goes to:

Richa from Hobby and More who wrote:

a lovely giveaway!
the season is all about cheer and the beginning of a new year…
for peace we just try to donate and fund raise for some of our favorite causes
its not really peace, always a lot of work
but when done there is peace for the last few days of december!

Check out Richa’s fantastic blog about healthy cooking and baking! You will love it ;) (Congratulations Richa! I will be contacting you shortly, of if you’re reading this please email me ;)

Thank you to everyone who entered ~ this was so much fun and everyone left such wonderful comments about how they find Peace this Holiday Season. What a joy it was to read your comments ~ so thank you!

I honestly enjoyed giving so much that I hope to now throw regular giveaways on my blog here. Each time, it will be a collection of something handmade and good for you that I will either make or accumulate especially for you ;) So, now you have another reason to come and keep checking here ~ next up will be a theme of LOVE ;) See you soon! xo

…..

So, back to today’s topic my dear friends, please finish this sentence in your own words:

Today, for me happiness is…