Happy Lately #3

 Hey y'all! 

Here are some things that are making me happy lately.

This magnetic yarn holder is so fun! It spins as I use it.

I'm a water drinker. 

My friend Sarah Coller recommended this on her BookTube channel. 

I love fall, but I got a kick out of knowing the precise minute that fall will arrive!

I reviewed this set of size 8 knitting needles from the brand BsHooker. I was really happy with them. There's no memory in the cord, and the needles are both lightweight and pointy enough to get into stitches without trouble. 

I was hunting for something in my needlework cabinet and unearthed this yarn. My breath caught! I bought this "Picking Apples" yarn last year in anticipation of September knitting then forgot it! I'm anticipating again. I bought it from Tulip Tree Yarn on Etsy. 

Speaking of Tulip Trees, I was speaking to my daughter on the phone recently. She asked if our tulip tree bloomed this year. I'd forgotten to send her a photo. I walked out to the car a few minutes later and we had about five blooms! I don't remember it blooming in July before. I snapped a photo and told her that God did that just for her. ~smile~ I believe he does things to thrill us once in awhile. 

My husband and I went to the coffee shop this week. He worked; I knitted. 

We went for a drive in the country. It's one of our favorite things to do together. 

This is our favorite place! We love to escape the watchful eye of Google!

What is making you happy lately? Where are you finding little sparkles of joy? 

Prayer request:

My friend, Ellen, has cancer. Please pray for her healing, for strength, and for provision. This is my friend who has fought bacterial meningitis twice and cancer once before. God has brought her through before. I'm praying he'll bring her through again. I'm knitting a soft cap for her for summer. Thank you for praying for her. 

Check out my bucket list, my reading list, and my list of things for kids to do. You'll find something fun. 

Be blessed y'all!

Laura

P.S. There are a couple of Amazon links above. If you purchase anything within 24 hours of clicking my link, they toss a few pennies my way. It adds up to about $10 a year, but it helps buy supplies!