This week was admittedly tough for me, but in my experience even the most melancholy weeks are never devoid of a few hearty guffaws, which is admittedly quite awesome, as a life without hearty guffaws is no life at all.

Below are some fantastic nouns that made the past few days much more jovial than they would have been sans Internets:

1. This post, followed directly by this post on Jen’s site, wherein she shows us her stellar tap moves, and her husband shows us why he can kick Chef Ramsey’s hot-crossed buns, respectively.

2. Helen Jane’s participation in Nablopomo’s “Letters” theme. I’m such a fan of letters, of both the missive and alphabet varieties. She combines both! for a beautiful mixture of whimsy and sage advice, advice offered from the vantage of a doting mother to her unborn child.

3. Proof of impending Spring, no matter the amount of ridiculous and blasphemous snow warnings.

4. Receiving an unexpected bundle of chocolately hedgehog goodness from lovely Angella, whose pictures of her beautiful family never cease to give me joyful pause and make me consider having a kiddo (or seven) of my own. I’m kidding about that seven part. I think. Yes, Chris says I’m definitely kidding.

5. The fantastic debut of Five Star Friday! Complete with shimmering banner design!

6. This picture. No, seriously, click that link. I’m not even kidding. It will make your day. Legal disclaimer: You are not allowed to sue me if you die of cute sensory overload.

Updated to add: 7. Sarah and her Hair Thursdays being featured in The New York Times Fashion & Style section yesterday. Huzzah!

Happy! Friday, all.