There are some things, some moments that leave me feeling like, “yes, this is how life should be”. I love those moments. They’re always simple. They’re always free. I had a moment like that with my babies last weekend. We spent part of the day at the beach. 
Instead of spending all of our time on the water, we walked the pier for a bit and then headed up to a park that overlooks the ocean.
For me, anything near the ocean has a pretty good chance of being a good day. After leaving the park, we were headed back to the car. Along the way, we saw a butterfly. I pointed it out to the kids. They immediately started to chase the butterfly. They were calling him and asking him to stop. He’d land and then they’d get too close and he’d fly away. It was beautiful. I just stood there, taking pictures and thinking, “this is what their life should be like.” Chasing butterflies. It was perfection.
At one point, another butterfly joined the party. The butterflies chased each other and my babies loved the show. I did too.
I’m always looking forward to more days like this. Those days when no one is stressed, cranky or rushed. It was just good family time. The kind that’s really priceless.
What was your last “life is good” moment?
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My last “life is good” moment was when my husband and I were watching a movie with the boys. Suddenly one of them grabbed me so tight and said, “Mommy, I love you!” It was awesome.
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Anything near the ocean does it for me too! I love listening to the waves or just enjoying seeing how they move. A day at the beach would be my perfect day 🙂
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Things have been pretty hectic in my life lately, so I can’t really pinpoint a life is good moment. I do have to say that I adore the photo of chasing a butterfly, that is so much fun.
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My life is good moment was when I was checking on the girls sleeping and they had their arms wrapped around each other as they slept.
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I love it when my kids randomly come up and tell me that they love me too. Those butterfly photos are beautiful.
I am glad that you got to enjoy time with your kids, I always love it when i get to spend memorable moments with my kids too.
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It sounds like it was a really great day for you! I love those days where the slightest little thing makes your entire day better!
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So nice – loving the butterflies – I live in the mountains at 6000 ft altitude and in the early summer, it’s like the butterflies lead our walks for us – wonderful
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My kids wishes to see and touch a butterfly but it doesn’t know what the butterfly sensitivity is. This is great to chasing with butterflies.
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Aw…how spontaneous and lovely. I always enjoyed random things like that when my kids were younger
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Just sleep for me is a “life is good” moment. Simple things are the best!
These are the best moments to treasure with our kids. My last life is good moment is when my oldest son came to help me with my home repairs. We always have so much fun working together and I get to tell him how proud I am of him. No matter their age they are always your babies. Thanks for sharing.
Such a sweet story and I love the pics too. My last “life is good” moment was just yesterday. Cuddling up with my little guy on the couch watching a movie. It truly is the little things like that that mean the most.
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My last moment like this was last night. I was talking with my husband and just enjoying his company. It is just so wonderful to be able to share your soul with someone else. So yeah, that was my moment! 🙂
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That is such a beautiful story. My last moment, I’d have to say was the other evening. My s/o and I were slightly angry with each other (over what I’m not sure now) but after a few minutes or so of doing our own thing, he engulfed me a in a tight hug. Our daughter then wanted to join in and was hugging my legs.
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My last “life is good” moment was when my husband surprised me with a monopoly set over the weekend. Then the three of us played and it was fun. Love those moments with my boys.
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I am very fortunate to have a healthy family and a great home. I remind myself when i am feeling down that we are lucky to have everything that we do. There are so many struggling families out there.
I love those moments. It is always great to stop and enjoy the little things.
I have many moments like that. Maybe over Christmas when my daughter was home and we were all together laughing at something silly. Those are happy moments.
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Whenever I am near water, all my stress just fades away. When I lived in OK we lived across the street from a lake and their was sidewalk all the way around along with parks and such. I would walk that almost every day. Now that I am in MI I look forward to the time I can hit the coasts and see the water. Niagara Falls, Ontario was life changing for me.
I love moments that make you stop and just appreciate all the small things. I have those moments when I look over and see my girls playing nicely together (they’re 2 and barely 1). The other day my two year old came up to me, threw her arms around me and said, “I love you so much!” That melted my heart. Of course, she was using it as a distraction to nab my iPhone from behind me, but I appreciate her cleverness all the same. 😉
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Our last life is good moment was today! The kids got out at noon so we caught the 4pm Paddington at the movies. It was cute, and I like just hanging w/the kids. 🙂
Looks like you have some beautiful weather! I love the pictures of the butterflies!
I too love the ocean at any time of the year. Since having my daughter I am instilling a love for it in her as well. She can’t get enough of the beach.
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relaxing is a great life is good moment. Great pics! So many time swisha had a hammock and an ocean view
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My last good moment was yesterday when Pookah stopped playing at likes at me out of the blue and said : you are the best mommy ever. My heart melted. 🙂
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Awww… Love those moments!
Looks your kids had a great time with butterflies, and the weather looks good.
It’s actually been awhile since I have had a moment like that. I love butterflies and can’t wait until Spring to see them outside.
Beautiful post. We’ve had days like that with our 2 kids. It’s brought tears to my eyes on occassion. Thank you for sharing this moment!
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These are the days that make life worth living. I hope that spring/summer brings many days like for this my family. What a great mama you are! Xo
So sweet of you. Thanks so much! I’m looking forward to more days like this one.
I think my last ‘life is good’ moment was 5 minutes ago riding down the freeway coming from church with the family. It is so relaxing to be filled with the spirit while enjoying a great conversation with your family.
I love this, my children frequently remind me of the simple joys in life. We are always moving so fast but I appreciate them for bringing me back.
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Omg these kinda moments are seriously the best!!! I love when my princess comes up with random ideas!!!
I absolutely love butterflies and am constantly caught chasing them. Sometimes they just land on me..
My engagement ring is a butterfly ring..:)
I love moments like these. Truly beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
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I went out with the girls for the first time in ages last night, so I was pretty happy about that. It’s hard to coordinate things like that these days.
Moments like these – where in everything is so at bliss – wish that everyday would be like this one.
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My last life is good moment was Saturday night watching TV with hubby and our 6 year old grandson. Watching Batman and eating pizza. Priceless moments make life so special!
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I love days that turn out like that. I also had a moment with my kids and butterflies and titled it the same thing! You reminded me of it.
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My “life is good moment” is currently happening. We just moved from Rhode Island to Florida. No more snow! Yay!
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Looks like you had a beautiful day. This past weekend we spent some quality family time at our camp hunting and fishing and sitting around the camp fire. I cherish those moments.
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This past weekend I was watching the kids play. They were all getting along. That moment Life was more than good, it was great.
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Enjoying a nice warm day at the park with my son is a great “my life is good moment”. It’s about to get even better cause baby #2 will be here at the end of summer to enjoy it with us! 🙂
I love those moments of pure joy and simiplicity, and most of them are spent with my kids as well.
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Love simple moments like these that fill my heart so much! My husband saved up vacation time and was home for two weeks during the holidays. It was so nice to have him here each day with our boys. If only he didn’t need to work!
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Days like today! It is so nice out, the sun is shinning and my kids are home with me 🙂 Love days like today!
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Oh I love that. We were digging for worms to fish with and had so much fun chasing them, we forgot to go fishing.
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I have them everyday thanks to my kids! Today it was watching my littlest finger paint!
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Days like this are the best. There just aren’t enough relaxing days in nature.
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What an enjoyable experience. I love butterflies. I try my best to make every day a life is good moment since it’s just my 2 boys and myself now.
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I love those moments. With kids, I’ve had plenty of those moments. My last one was when the whole family was spending time together cooking out.
So beautiful. I hope you do get many more days like this in 2015.
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Sounds like a perfect day! I love days where we are all laughing and having fun together like that too!
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I love this. What a wonderful moment and memory. I love days like that with my family.
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I love those moments! They only seem to happen when I sit back & watch the magic happening all around me.
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Days when the sun is shining and I get to watch my kids playing and laughing together makes me so happy.
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How fun! Today when I woke up to 5 kids climbing all over me to as my moment. I love it, and cherish these days!
What a fun family activity– looks like a great day!
I had a great life is good moment when I took my kids to small airport near us and watched planes take off and land. It was a wonderful moment with my kids.
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Fun, my kids use to love trying to catch butterflies, my mom was a collector when I was growing up. So pretty. I was dolphin watching yesterday, great day!
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Oh, what I wouldn’t do for the weather to warm up so I can head to the beach. Life has been super crazy lately and I have been questioning a lot of things in life, so I can’t really pinpoint the chasing butterfly moment.
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What a beautiful time together. I love all of the photo. It really makes me want to get outside with the family.
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As I sit here in the freezing cold temps with snow I can’t help, but be jealous and envious! I so need a vacation to the beach…
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Sounds like you had a great day and made some great memories with your family! We live 20 minutes from the beach and I would love to visit the beach more often! Thanks for sharing.
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Small moments like this are the best. it’s so easy to lose sight of them in the chaos that is life. I think the last chasing butterfly moment I remember would be trying to get family to take a family picture while my oldest was home on leave and the little boys just wanting to play in the snow. We ended up with some amazing pictures, just not the ones we thought we were going to get when we set out.
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Anytime I get to spend time with my family is a life is good moment. I think my most recent was probably back during Christmas when we were all able to be together.
Right now we’re in the middle of winter so most of our time is spent inside under the blankets. Can’t wait for warmer weather so we can see butterflies also.
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The winter has been crazy back east. I’m sure you’re looking forward to warmer temperatures.