Ironically, I have no pictures for today’s post.  I was too busy listening.

I was sitting in bed working on getting a few reviews done when the laughing began.  Giggles and squeals.  I love the sound of children’s laughter.  It so joyful, so pure.  It’s contagious.

Munchkin was working on her math, and she saw me smile.  She [...]]]>

Ironically, I have no pictures for today’s post.  I was too busy listening.

I was sitting in bed working on getting a few reviews done when the laughing began.  Giggles and squeals.  I love the sound of children’s laughter.  It so joyful, so pure.  It’s contagious.

Munchkin was working on her math, and she saw me smile.  She asked me what I was smiling about.  I told her to listen.  She grinned and peeked outside.  Jump, jump, giggle, whop, flop, giggle, tumble, jumple, giggle…

Who was the source of the laughter?  Where was it coming from?  The source was two littles from the house next door.  They were bouncing on Munchkin’s trampoline.  (We put the trampoline up between our houses, so they would be able to use it whenever they want.)

Munchkin and I began to smile and then laugh as we listen to the laughter coming from outside.  Laughter has a way of changing your mood and making you feel better.  I am grateful for the laughter of children that lightens the mood.

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As we were coming home from our little desert outing on Sunday, we saw this big hot air balloon floating ahead of us.  The closer we got to home, the more we realized that it was going to go right over our house!  Now, keep in mind that we [...]]]>

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As we were coming home from our little desert outing on Sunday, we saw this big hot air balloon floating ahead of us.  The closer we got to home, the more we realized that it was going to go right over our house!  Now, keep in mind that we live in base housing, so having non-military aircraft (even a hot air balloon) go over our house is not the norm.

As soon as we pulled near the house, Munchkin and I hopped out of the truck.  I had my camera in hand as the balloon went over our head.  All of our neighbors were out with their cameras.  Kids were pointing and squealing with delight.

The hot air balloon started to descend at a fast pace.  It looked like it was going to have to land in the field where Munchkin plays here soccer games, but it made it across the street before it landed.  What joy and delight can come from something as simple as a hot air balloon sighting.

So, today, I am very grateful for those unexpected surprises in life that bring great happiness.  Have you experienced any unexpected surprises recently?