We've all heard that saying, "It's the little things in life." Lately, I've been thinking about some of these little things in my life that just tickle me pink, and I have found this phrase to be so true. So, for this week's article, I decided to put together a panel, and I enlisted some of my close friends to help me. I asked them all the same question: What are five of the little things in life that make you happy? Then, I compiled their answers for you to read. Do you have anything in common with my friends and me?

Jessica D. said five of her favorite little things in life are hearing the rain hit the roof, riding in the car with the music loud and the windows down (really, this is the best), making someone laugh out loud, a good kiss and eating a big meal after swimming all day. These are all things I can definitely get behind, especially good kisses. You can't go wrong with those.

Zach L. told me he really loves coaching his middle school boys' football team and anime. He also loves hanging out with his friends and family, a great story and sports of any kind. You guys should know that Zach is a great story teller, and he's always got a new one to tell when we get together!

Chloe A. said she love sunsets, spontaneous dance parties (HECK YEAH), quiet times of contentment, puppies and adventures with friends. She told me anything is an adventure, and it's true that you can make an adventure out of any situation!

Ryan L. said, "I've got a lot of 'em." I enforced the limit at five, so you guys wouldn't be stuck on this article all day. He said he likes "you guys" (meaning Zach and me, but I suppose he likes other people, too). He likes food, seeing a finished product he helped create, waking up in the morning and realizing he can sleep for five more minutes, making a stranger smile and the sound of a child's laugh. Anyway, here's a picture of Zach and me to illustrate his point!

Brandon B. said he likes seeing his friends accomplish the goals they've set for themselves, listening to music while studying outside, seeing athletes giving back to local youth, seeing someone accomplish a good deed for someone else without that person noticing, and of course, Chip and Joanna Gaines.

Kate P. really loves the first sip of coffee in the morning, a good song and seeing people genuinely laugh until they cry. She jokingly told me that was all, but she hasn't replied, so I guess that really is all she's going to tell me. I suppose I can speak for her and say she likes cannoli and Brandon B., too, considering that's her favorite dessert, and Brandon B. is her fiance.

Spencer H. says he loves fresh sheets on the bed (who doesn't?), watching summer rain come in, coffee, a hilarious joke (even if others don't find it as funny) and seeing something he planted grow and thrive.

As for me, I love cuddling, good solid hugs (not those awkward halfway hugs), seeing the stars light up the night sky, finding a new and delicious recipe and thunderstorms.

I hope in the coming days you find joy in the simple things in life, and I hope you're able to share them with your friends and family.