Things that I LOVE (in no particular order)…
Dan’s “teacher” mode, clean laundry, musicals, helping my Dad, milk chocolate, home-made ice cream, scrapbooking, walks at dusk, family BBQ’s at my parent’s ranch, phone calls to my mom, Vanessa’s paintings, Jane Austin, EVERYTHING about my Grandma Crabtree, going to the movies at the theater, all things green, scented candles, Seth’s hugs, playing with Marley, the way Adam loves his wife, the friend I have in my Mother, a full tank of gas, Grandpa Crabtree’s whistling, hot chocolate, Courtney’s testimony – her visiting teaching saved my life, Love on a Plate by Sandra Sage, Parker’s teachers, a cozy blanket during a rainstorm, 7Gypsies, camping, PJ’s, serving others, Parker and Izabelle’s laughter, playing the piano, reading to my children, caramel apples, Dan teaching me to play guitar, collecting paper, creating, “girl talk” with Emilee, the feeling right after I’ve worked out at the gym, air conditioning, the smell right after it rains, helping Emilee take care the her horses, Graphic 45, the way Carrie makes me laugh, my camera, Teresa Collins Paper, when my children hug each other, puppies, the smell of Grandma Clara’s face cream, how Dan tells me I’m beautiful EVERY DAY, losing weight, belly laughing with Keith, being “Daddy’s little girl” even when I’m not so little anymore, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Mom’s cooking, Lunch at Italian Cottage and a movie with Laura, the ocean, sunsets, when Dan does the dishes, wide open spaces, freshly cut flowers, teeth-whitening strips, learning something new, reading the scriptures, visiting with a friend, a view of the mountains, the Grand Canyon, teaching at Paradise Scrapbook Boutique, email from friends and family, naps, Church on Sunday, making homemade cards, Rebbecca Sower’s blog, baking soft sugar cookies with butter-cream frosting, my patriarchal blessing, traveling, eskimo kisses, the discovery channel, long soft curls, natural water falls, road trips, the power of prayer, the way my children smell, blogging, cart-wheels, Hawaii, Kayla Rose’s kisses, porch swings, Bidwell Park, a new CD, REAL mashed potatoes with gravy, tropical fish, the feeling of my toes in the sand, Jenni Bowlin, new shoes, Mom’s potato salad, Dan’s kisses, the pioneer woman’s website, Dan’s hobbit feet, the freckle on Parker’s ear, Izabelle’s heart-shaped birthmark above her nose, violets, lavender fields, California Stampin’, traveling through Europe, giving and receiving back massages, hot tubs, a good-fitting bra, playground swings and slides with my kids, buttery popcorn, roller-coasters, DisneyLand, ALL of my family, a good book (especially Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter), letters in the mail, nail polish, horses, downloading music from i-tunes, swimming, when Izabelle plays the piano, when Parker sings, my kitty cats, when I’m in the car by myself and a song I love comes on – then I get to sing it at the TOP of my LUNGS and nobody is the wiser, letters and phone calls from my cousins, sister-in-laws (the more the merrier), my husband’s poetry, butterfly kisses…(sigh)
Please leave me a comment, I would be honored to read about what YOU love…
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April 18th, 2008 at 5:07 am
Wow! That’s a loooooooongggg list!!
I love that picture you posted up there. It’s so cute! All your kids puckering up 
April 18th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Oh my gosh! I loooovvvveeee Jane Austen too! Have you been watching all of the movies on Public Televsion they have been airing since January? I think we recorded all of them.
Anyway, love your list! I may have to post one like it on my blog! Come visit me sometime!
By the way, I love paper crafting too! I am having a giveaway for an altered journal/comp notebook.
Julia Lynne
April 18th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Some of my favorit things lately: Yellow and Orange Roses. The smell of Starbucks when you walk in the door. Sleeping in when the fog is rolling inland off the bay. A well aged glass of red wine when I get home from work. Talking to my sisters on the phone. NOT having to work 70 hours a week after April 15th…
April 18th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Happy Friday! I really enjoyed reading your post today. It is fun learning more about the person behind such talent and their blog! I have some things in common with you ~ Jane Austen, 7 Gypsies, puppies, reading to my children and fresh cut flowers! Enjoy your weekend! Cindi
April 18th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Dan has Hobbit feet?!? I love Jane Austen, too, and just recently re-read every single one of her books (I’m on her last, unfinished one now). Wanna borrow any? Hmmm…..Lord of the Rings….it’s alright.
XOXOXO
April 18th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
You know what I love? Seeing someone love life as much as you do – you reminded me today of what is important, thanks for that…it has been a rough week, and your post just put it all in perspective for me! I can’t tell you have incredibly touched I feel making your list, ranking up there with Dan’s Hobbit feet, lol!!! Love ya girl – see ya tomorrow for sure!
*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
April 18th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
LOL! okay, I think we’d all like to see a photo of Dan’s hobbit feet on your blog! I love your passion for all LIFE and your gratitude to God for your abundance!
April 26th, 2008 at 12:18 am
What a great list of things you love. I just had to post because I just love the picture of your kids, so cute puckering up. I love the unexpected hug from my 17 year old (few and far between anymore), the way my middle son makes me laugh, the lame jokes/stories my hubby tells to try and make others laugh, chick flicks, Diana Gabaldon Outlander books, spending time with my BFF, scrapbooking, Johnny Depp (lol), the way my hubby calls me woman, my daughter and new SIL, quickutz, my 4 miniature schnauzers, comfy pj’s, my oldest son’s sense of right and wrong, cool nights, CSI:Miami, my family members who served their country in the military, sweet tea, and mostly importantly God. The list could go on forever, lol. Thanks for making me stop and think about some great things.
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