What do you love?

I got thinking about things that I love today. I actually love a lot of things...& people...and don't realize how great I really have it sometimes! Things could be a lot worse & I really need to make a better effort to enjoy the little things, the little moments, and the everyday joys around me. (wow....that sounds super sappy. sorry.) Here are some things I love. Please note that they are in no specific order!

My siblings are fabulous. I sincerely love each & every one of them & I love that I love them all for completely different reasons.My heart is full of love for these 3 adorable children. My patience is tested daily, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I love Caleb's sincere laugh. I love that Taylor twists her tongue. I love that Rylee gives me kisses. I love that they ALL smile when they see me in the mornings.

My dad is wonderful. A few things I love are - His wisdom (you can see it in his facial hair!), he loves & supports all of his children, he has a special place in his heart for his grandchildren, he is a very hard worker & provides for his family, & he almost always is in a light-hearted mood. My mom is also wonderful! She loves a great toasted mallow (as do I), she is willing to help me with my kids, (I don't know what I would've done without her right after I had Taylor & Rylee), she worries to much (all in the name of love), & she is a lot of fun & quite funny when she lets loose.

I love popcorn. I've gotten kind of picky about it though. It has to be the 94% fat free popcorn, drizzled with some REAL butter (good thing it started out kind of fat free), and some Parmesan cheese.

Pepsi. Oh. My. Goodness. I wasn't ever a big soda drinker until I got pregnant with Caleb & then the cravings started. I was having 3-4 fountain Pepsi's (yes - it has to be out of the fountain. Preferably from Schifty's) per week. This month I am cutting back to only 1 per week. It's hard!!!

Casey's parents. I love that I hardly ever hear them complain about anything. I feel that venting is healthy - but these 2 don't vent (at least not to me or Casey) & they seem to be doing just fine. I vent to them quite often & probably should stop. I hope that they know I appreciate everything that they do (& have done) for me & my little family.Mmmmmmm......Mark Wahlberg. I love his muscles. I love his Rockstar roll. I love his smile. If anyone wanted to get me the perfect gift - it would probably be him............

.........or Trace. Y U M Ahhhh - babies. My little sister Ashley had her cute little Eva Marie at the end of December. Babies are so stinking adorable. They sure don't stay tiny for long! I love looking at little Eva (and my babies) and watching them discover the world.

Sparkle. Shine. Shimmer. Glitta. I love it. I was at a store a while back looking at a shimmer lotion. I asked my sister, "Am I to old to shimmer?" A complete stranger (obviously older & wiser than I) said, "Sweetie - you are never to old to shimmer." I have never heard a wiser statement.

Casey. I love that he helps with Taylor & Rylee when they are having a bad night. I love that he plays with Caleb. I love that he took Caleb & Allie (one of the girls I babysit) to the park this morning so I could have a minute. I love his bear hugs. I love that he lets me nap on the weekends. I love that he loves me.