My Favorite things

I am truly a blessed woman.
Things that make me oh so happy...
The way Ellie(2) says "You funny Mommy!"
Rachel's(9) love of her sister, she is THE BEST big sister!
Calvin's(19) strength and love of his family.
Tom's(hubbie) quiet and kind spirit, he's a beautiful person.
My mother's strength and perseverance, and her discount on Coach purses!
The memory of my grandfather's laugh.
My father and mother in law, in their 80's and always on the go!
God's sometimes hard lessons, he always knows better than I do what is best for me.

I also really like ...
Bread Pudding with Makers Mark sauce at Keeneland.
Prickly Pear Margaritas served poolside in Phoenix.
1964 Corvettes... my first car.
The way my dogs are always so happy to see me come home.
My Blackberry!
The smell of honeysuckles.
Peonies
The way Tom names all the creatures (spiders, squirrels, birds) that visit our yard.
Naps outside on a cool day (I had one a few years ago).
Chimp Eden
Lost
Top Chef
Project Runway
Sushi
Coffee in the morning, afternoon and night!
Painting anything and everything.
AND Comments on my blog!