Thursday, November 3, 2011

Things I Love

  1. Peppermint Mochas
  2. This time of year
  3. My iPhone & Siri as my bitch :)
  4. Hugs from my kids that last longer than a minute and are tighter than a vice
  5. My bestie - her faith, love and uncanny ability to laugh out loud at the most appropriate times have brought me more joy that I could have ever imagined :)
  6. Writing - usually in stream of consciousness
  7. The way my son screams the word "COW" when we pass their pasture
  8. Zac Brown songs - the way the make you want to sing and drink at the same time
  9. My oldest daughter's lack of rhythm (from her father) yet unbridled commitment to dance
  10. My youngest daughter's ability to make up for my oldest daughter's lack of rhythm (from me, of course) and dance with passion beside her anyways
  11. Family giggles - the ones you get when you get past the point of no return and a dog fart is comical
  12. The way my son puckers up and tongue kisses everyone; you gotta see it -it's hilarious
  13. Singing out loud in the car with my family
  14. Snuggling on the couch with them as well
  15. My hubby's wool socks that he graciously gave my wet feet on Halloween
  16. Joyce Meyer - her evangelical wit is hysterical
  17. Friends that never waiver in their faith in me
  18. New Friends I've made (thank you web) that feel the same way
  19. Laura C's patience and photographic genius - check her out www.lauracasephotography.com - pics coming on my FB page soon, too
  20. Brandy M's quiet & impenetrable strength - it's been a constant source of guidance for me for than she probably knows :) - www.mannlymama.com - you'll laugh out loud
  21. Beth Anne's style and transcripted word that says what we all are thinking; I would follow her fashion on Pinterest for sure - http://theheirtoblair.com/
  22. My Tiffany bracelet, trinity ring and inital necklace - constant daily reminders of the amazing family I have
  23. Words like - trust, faith, love, flourish, be, become, breathe, embrace, passion, fly, joy, dream
  24. "Be who you are and say what you mean, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter, don't mind" - Dr. Seuss
  25. "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people are use to an environment where excellence is expected" - Steve Jobs
  26. " Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't
    - Jerry Rice
  27. REAL gratitude, thankfulness and graciousness
  28. Teachers - specifically my children's but all of them in general; I have hit the jackpot this year and last year with the ones we have gotten - Ms. Krista, Ms. Melissa, Ms. Melanie, Ms. Lorena, Ms. Oliver and Mrs. Anderson - thank you for shaping my children's lives!!!
  29. My husband's smile, eyes, beard (it's that time of year), the way he makes me laugh and the strength of his arms
  30. Wonder and excitement
  31. Daniel Tosh
  32. Using the phrase "super puffy heart"
  33. The smell of fall and snow
  34. Burberry perfume
  35. Camille Beckman hand lotion #25 -it's the bomb!
  36. Tinted eyelashes - they save soooo much time :)
  37. My family and my faith
  38. The way my husband looks at me
  39. Feeling the most complete I've ever in my life

I'm a truly, truly lucky & blessed lady!!!

7 comments:

LauraC said...

Man, there is something about being in the 30s that is just AWESOME. Love this post.

Also since you are new (or have you even seen it) to my blog, fortunately recently readers did a recap of their favorite posts in the last six years. Here you go:

http://jonandlaura.blogspot.com/2011/10/sixth-blogiversary-winner.html

And my favorite posts are here:

http://jonandlaura.blogspot.com/2011/10/happy-6th-blogiversary-to-me.html

Tracy & Kim - Ingeniously Creative said...

nice job, Kelly!
It is always good to remember the things that we are thankful for. i'm thankful that you are my friend. :)

Brandy @mannlymama said...

Great post. I did one similar a things that are awesomesauce. You are awesome ;)

K2 said...

Thanks Laura C for the link to your blog; can't believe I hadn't read it yet. it's brilliant!!! and I couldn't agree with you more about 30s; they kick the 20s ass; from what I hear; 40s are better :)

K2 said...

super puffy heart you too Tracy!

K2 said...

Brandy - you know I bow to your awesomeness :) it's inspiring; as are you :) yes, let's get a room!

Jodi said...

are you doing the 30 days of thankful on FB? I am going to try - playing catch up now!

Great post.