Friday, February 19, 2010

17 things that make me smile

Finding a surprise under your table,
running around sunflower fields with Matty,
food shopping
going food shopping for mozzarella sticks, snacks, and little brothers,
We finally took out our Christmas tree
Matty's fun signs,
I love this laugh
people that laugh so hard they need to hold onto their stomachs for dear life,
There is some guy skiing down my block!
looking out your window and seeing someone ski down the middle of the street,
This dog thinks he's a baby
big dogs that think they're still babies,
rainbow chucks,
Matty read me a bedtime story on video chat
being apart and reading bedtime stories on web cam,
Our neighbor had a duck named Mamasita
my neighbor's pet duck,
girls that wear a mustache so well they almost convince me it's real,
Cannonball!
cannonballs into bed,
spotting an endangered bald eagle,
painting
painting in panties,
old roommates,
spying stairs,
Kitty yoga?
and your responses on twitter to what move Moo is doing. Apparently he is doing jazz paw bend and stretch triple axel praying buddha on a lotus pad figure skating death spiral yoga. Amazing!

101 comments:

beth said...

I love you and how you love life and matty and moo and love all of us enough to make us smile and laugh everyday....and night !

tifsong said...

you. inspire me.
indefinitely. THANK YOU.

Maria-Thérèse ~ www.afiori.com said...

Love it!!!

Susie Q said...

How fun Katie! That's a pretty impressive move there by Moo...

miss teacups said...

awww what a great post.
is moo sleeping in the last one?? ahahaha

Sofía Haltrup said...

hahahaha what an imagination people have!

Andreas said...

On my way to Bolivia I read an article about your work, back in Norway I've just added your RSS-feed to my blogmachine. Looking forward to be inspired!

Ms. Pants said...

Moo reminds me so much of a cat I had in college called Tahoe. I hope he's just as funny! (From the photos, it seems like he probably is.)

The photo of the guy laughing makes me happy. I love laughing photos!

Audrey Jaye said...

Someone skied down the street right outside my window too!! Two people actually. Couldn't get a good picture cause there were too many trees in the way.

How awesome though. I'm assuming that was last week Wednesday for the massive snow fall? So much fun..

Kelly Watson said...

Watch out Katie that duck is gonna bite you!

Oh wait ducks don't have teeth. Never mind.

Amy said...

yes! to bed time stories on the web cam =)
and i wish my neighbor had a pet duck.

Indie Mom and the Reluctant Banker said...

All the things made me smile. Thanks for sharing!

Lily said...

I'm sorry but I just might have to kitty-nap Moo! He's just way too adorable! :)

melifaif said...

The pic of the sunflower fields...just amazing. Love the rainbow chucks and the neighbor duck. Too cool. Skiing down the street...impressive.

Geezees Custom Canvas Art said...

i love people that laugh so hard they need to hold onto their stomachs for dear life too

Chelsea said...

This entry makes me smile!

Anonymous said...

this is seriously so good! I love it!!
do you mind if I would use the '17 things that make me smile' too?
I'll link back (:

xx

Jenn said...

Fabulous post. It seems like you must live an enchanted life, but I'm betting it's only enchanting because you choose to see it and make it that way.
PS. I love The Giving Tree!

jdavissquared said...

:)

colormekatie said...

Sure Nadiye!

Raptor Plateado said...

I like the bald eagle is cool!!! yeah thanks for this greith picture...
Creo que este será el primer pors eque tambien contenga español... espero me puedas traducir... gracias por estas imagenes tan geniales.. me encanto las del Aguila... creo que tiene unos ojos mejores que los que estan en la escalera.. eres una gran fotografa y te admiro... creo que hay cosas pequeñas de la vida que se deben disfrutar y deben hacernos feliz... un abrazo desde México... Cambio y Fuera...

SimplyTara said...

Such a great post! I am in love with your blog.

www.coquettishfacade.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Hah, I just looked out my window the other day and saw a mom and daughter skiing in the middle of the street and it made me happy too! Also, I LUV the wierd and wonderful positions that cats get into. My cat's like 13-14 yrs old and I amaze at her flexibility! SO cute!

Anonymous said...

so much fun - and the end, with Moo, too funny, I was smiling through the whole post and then, Moo and the description of his posture... just made me burst into mountains of laughter

Katie Eyles said...

Truly Inspiring ♥

Ania said...

I JUST HAVE TO ADD.. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR PAGE- WILL BE FOLLOWING YOUR PAGE FILLED WITH COLOR AND IDEAS.. I actually teach a preschool class for a polish school and just looking at your page I have gained tons of ideas. Love your creations- I see with you life is forever a colorful adventure. Your an inspiration! thanks for your ideas AmAZING!!!

Michaela Lynch said...

Sunflowers are my favorite! And a couple summers ago, a worked in a flower shop, so I like to think that says a lot. Haha

Amanda said...

where IS that sunflower field?! i need something that beautiful in my life :)

Sue said...

Something that makes me smile: Katie!

Vanessa said...

Sunflowers are definitely my favorite flower! I NEEED the addy to that field!!
Also, the picture of you cannonballing into bed is my absolute favorite.

I love your blog, it always brightens my day :)

Jamie said...

I love your work! Please keep it up! That's what makes me happy! :D

Kelly said...

That baby/dog kills me!

Nancy said...

You make me smile everytime I check out your blog. Thank you!

I had a cat like Moo when I was growing up. It's great that you found each other.

WV-(Word Verification): Sairou - a variation of a sarong (It's fun to see what associations people make up with the Verification Word!)

Post Grad Hair Cut said...

You make me smile! You are too awesome.

Gali said...

This post is made of pure awesome!

cara. said...

oh my! if your neighbor has a pet duck in brooklyn, ny, then i know exactly where you live. off the montrose stop? i love that duck. and that couple is HILARIOUS.

beccasung said...

my 60 lbs labsky (husky/lab mix) still thinks she's a baby too!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/beccasung/3696036741/in/set-72157605908765355/

Anonymous said...

YAY!!! another happymaking post :D

i always look forward to finding something on your blog to make me smile!♥

XOXO, Em
http://teenagewardrobequeen.blogspot.com/

Lotussooz said...

Katie- I have to say that you have one of the most inspiring blogs out there. I love your outlook on life, love and happiness.. I only wish I lived in NYC so that I could one day dance with you in a park.. So thanks for making the internet and my world a little brighter.

♥ sooz

Unknown said...

These all certainly made me laugh, bunches. I love moo. Thanks for sharing!

Stephanie said...

I love ALL of these! Especially the bedtime stories! We're the same age and I still LOVE bedtime stories too! :) Must mean we're soul sisters, eh?

Thanks Katie!

Linh + Tina said...

i just wanted to say, that i found your blog the other day and i think it's wonderful! I come here whenever i need a pick me up and it ALWAYS helps. :) The world needs more people like you in it. I just love your photo's, and how you see the world as a happy place, just as it should be. :) your positivity and happiness is so contagious.

p.s. do you live in wonderland or something? neighbor with a pet duck, people skiing down your street, and color all around you! hee hee, I love it!

Erin said...

I agree, you live in wonderland.
Can I live there too>

Stacey said...

Awesome indeed! My son was under our grocery cart in almost the same manner just yesterday! But his was more "luge style" - I wish I had gotten a picture of it but the fact that you captured one so similar really made me smile!!! Thanks so much!

Operation Smiley Face said...

Love your photos. They sure put a smile on my face. Thank you for sharing. :)

Bumpkin on a Swing said...

since Im #47 doubt you'll get to me, but I'm new here, and I'm Loving It!
Greetings from The Gulf of Mexico!

I heart cupcakes said...

All these gorgeous animals - I love it. Wish my neighbour had a pet duck, although their husky Lily is as cute as a button!
And I heat Moo!

Megan Marie said...

Crazy about pictures that tell such lovely stories! Thanks for sharing your good heart.

Lulu said...

your blog makes my life. just so you know. =] it never fails to bring a smile to my face. thank you!

Anonymous said...

I love the pictures. You are adorable!

Sunnydays Photography said...

AWESOME POST as always! You inspire me to take my big ol nikon everywhere just so I can snap my own uniqely random moments myself. You really do forget those finds and I love that you capture them.

Lauren said...

moo, ohmygosh MOO i can't get enough of you!

so much joy so much joy in your life. it's incredible.
painting in panties IS fun isn't it?

xx

Kirsten Alicia said...

LOVE this post!! The pictures are fantastic & Moo is adorable.

Michelle Leong said...

one of the lovely thg to make me smile, is ur lovely blog! =)

Linda Sue said...

Oh WOW- cannonball into bed! Reading stories on webcam- -all of them - I am so happy now- best is MOO!!!

Only A Girl said...

Thank you for bringing a little extra sunshine to my day. I love your blog!

If you are in the mood for some cuteness, check this out. http://oncetherewasonlyagirl.blogspot.com/2010/02/right-now.html

Muito Igual a Você said...

You're so sweet and funny! I love your pictures and I always try to imagine me living such a colorful life :)

EP said...

One of my friends on Google Reader shared this, and I just had to come over and say hello and how freaking awesome this is. Seeing photos of these 17 things that make you smile makes me smile.

J e s s i e said...

17 things that really make me smile!! :)

Anonymous said...

Your pictures make me smile, Moo makes me laugh

brlracincwgrl said...

What a colorful life! Love this! :). Bright and cheerful, that's how I love to see life!

T. said...

gorgeous :)
and a wonderful reminder of how little it takes for happiness sometimes...
<3

Teena said...

lovely! You're an inspiration!

Amy said...

I stumbled upon your blog earlier today via a photo on Tumblr, and i am officially hooked :)

I've gone back and back looking at all the colourful creations you've made and all your posts just make me smile.

I love your attitude of remaining as a kid and having fun, even at 17 now, loads of people say i need to be more serious, so it's lovely to see someone else to be like this :)

Keep up the good work, i'll be a regular on here now! I'm sure it'll always bring a smile to me face if i'm ever having a bad day :)

Amy from England xx

kiwimeg said...

Beautiful post! Definitely made me smile :)

OneCraftyFox said...

I have a kitty who thinks she is a little person. If she wants something badly enough (like a freshly cooked piece of bacon) she will s-t-r-e-e-e-t-c-h way up on her hind legs and suddenly a little white paw will appear on the top edge of my table and feel around... I'm. totally. serious. It's like something you'd see in a cartoon.

I stumbled upon your blog a few days ago and I am hooked. You are incredibly creative!

colormekatie said...

haha that is too cute!!

Anonymous said...

I love your pictures and enjoy your projects. I am unable to do my art publicly so I do it from the confines of my home. Thanks for your inspiration.

Frannie said...

Moo is just amazing Katie! He is like Supercat! I'm pretty sure he was a ninja in his past life. :)

Manon said...

I loved this post! It really made my day.
And Moo is adorable!

Wendy said...

Every picture makes me smile!! What a fantastic list, Sunshine.

Karlette said...

Oh Katie!! I fall madly in bloggy love everytime I pass by. I was in such a horrible grumpy mood and this was sooo the perfect post to read :o)

Thank you.

Karlette

http://keeda007.blogspot.com

Iva said...
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Iva said...

this is way too nice..
this is one of the things that makes me smile. :)

Merisa said...

hey katie, where are your rainbow chucks from? they're so lovely!!

Daryl said...

Your imagination is inspiring ... TSAnnie sent me over and I am so glad she did!

WV: hugmarw .. clearly I am meant to hug mar w. whoever they are ..

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Josh, Melissa and Brynn said...

Your blog always makes me smile! Love your creativity!!

Anonymous said...

I nominated you for a beautiful blogger award!
I hope you like it xx
<3

Elizabeth said...

Rainbow Chucks?! Where? When? How...

Anonymous said...

your blog never fails to bring a bit of colour to my day and a smile to my face.
thanks =)

Anonymous said...

Ugh Sunflowers creep me out hardcore. So I love everything except that.

-Amber Kirkwood

mrs mediocrity said...

You are so funny and fresh and original. This is my first "visit" but I will definitely be back for more!

Rosemary Brennan said...

Fantastic list! And little brothers rule! :)

the romantic said...

This post made me smile-I love your work-thanks!

Selmaa said...

I absolutely LOVE your blog! You're by far the most creative person I've ever seen and whenever I visit your blog, I immediately feel a little bit happier. Thank you :)

wishful nals said...

i LOVE this list! thank you for the smiles :)

Kristin said...

I LOVE that your neighbor has a pet duck. That is epic. :)

Carol T. Moré said...

DAMN your blog is so cool! i'm glad i found you! xoxo from brazil

Patty! said...

Your pictures make me smile! I always head to your blog for a mid-day pick me up!

Michelle Frae Cummings said...

you are amazing! love your photo's and your blog!

Anonymous said...

You paint in your panties and I paint in my robe. You live in freezing New York and I live in hot So. California. Odd. Artist are so cool. you are the bomb diggity! Inspiring always! xoxo

H to the izzo said...

Your blog makes me smile every time. I love all the colorful, well-shot, fun, and full-of-life photos you post. Thanks for sharing your full life with us :)

indeazgirl said...

I love especially.....
the roommates, the sunflower, the skier, the duck, and the moustache.
Fabulous happy list!

Fathima said...

LOVE these!

Vanessa Rudloff said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT ALL! KEEP THE HAPPINESS FLOWING OUT INTO THE WORLD AND HOPEFULLY WE WILL ALL SOAK IT UP!

Anonymous said...

Thankyou for the inspiration, love and smiles this bought to my face this morning. XX

Kate said...

could this get more marvelous? I'm so happy to have found this website...you make life seem so happy.

nothingbutlovely.blogspot.com

love your creativity!

Adri Ballif said...

wow, your blog is amazing! no wonder you get so many comments! haha, i love it. i'll definitely be following you :)

jokemijn said...

you must be the real-life amelie poulain. You have an amazing view on things.

Clouds said...

oh my goodness i love you life!!!!

you make me happy, and i don't even know you.

:)