1. My iPad
I got my iPad for Christmas, and I love it even more than I thought I would. I have found apps (free apps - I have only paid for two) that are fun, that teach me stuff, and that make me smile. I love being able to check my email at 3:00 in the morning when I am rocking a sick baby. I'm not a technophile by any means, but I am becoming one because of this majestic work of wonder.
2. Philosophy brand shower gel
Right now I'm using Orange Sunrise, and the smell alone makes me feel a little bit happier in the morning. I want to bathe in this stuff. No water, only gallons of shower gel. When Orange Sunrise runs out, I will be using Mimosa. I don't drink alcohol, so I don't know what mimosas taste like. But I know what they smell like thanks to this shower gel!
3. Lemon meringue pie
I don't actually love lemon meringue pie, but it is my husband's favorite dessert. And because I love him, I made him one for Valentine's Day. Awww.
4. Costa Vida/Cafe Rio
I thought when I wasn't pregnant anymore that I wouldn't crave their food as much anymore. I was wrong. Almost all of my fun money every single month goes to these restaurants. I love to eat. Love love love it. (Costa Vida is listed first because I like it a little bit more. Don't shoot me! I know Cafe Rio just won a national award. But I like the sweetness of Costa Vida's pork better.)
5. All things French or about France
I'm addicted. Obsessed. Whenever I hear the word "France" while flipping channels I have to stop. If I see Le Tricolor (the French flag) I get giddy. I'm just a little bit crazy. But in a good way.
6. One day sales at The Children's Place where everything online is 30% off.
I can find things in the sales or clearance sections that are so cute. Then with the additional 30% off, each article of clothing cost me $3.74. However, it might make me go crazy and purchase 11 items. All for Kaitlyn. Yep, I never knew how fun it would be to buy clothes for a girl. (This whole outfit cost $7.48. Yippee!)
7. Good libraries
I miss Orem's library. I miss the Ames Library. When I moved here, I literally cried because when compared to the libraries in Ames and Orem, this one is pathetic. It's almost worth moving back to Orem or Ames just for the library. Promise.
8. Time alone with my husband
It will happen. One of these years.
9. My Bosch
I make bread all of the time. I couldn't live without my Bosch. If I make you loaves of bread, will you make my family dinner?
10. Watching Kaitlyn explore and learn about the world around her
I could watch her all day. I love watching her. Even when she pulls the diapers out of the caddy over and over and over and over....
11. Watching my boys' imaginations bloom
I love watching them play together, and see them get so excited about stuff they make up. I remember being like that as a child and I know how quickly I grew out of it. I will encourage them for as long as they will do it.
12. Music
Maroon 5, Jon Schmidt, Carla Bruni, many of the Glee songs, Pandora. I could go on, but I'll just say again how much I love my iPad because not only does it have an iPod built into it, but there is a Pandora app so I can listen to music whenever I am doing anything, anywhere.
13. TiVo
I love that for ten bucks a month, we can record two shows at a time. We don't even have cable or satellite - just free digital antenna. I love the fact that we never have to watch another commercial (except for during the Superbowl - the Darth Vader Volkwagen one was adorable!). We even call the little TiVo guy Steve-o the TiVo (à la Friends - "Let's see what Steve-o the TiVo has recorded on Stevie the TV.").
14. Making a difference in kids' lives
It was hard choosing a last item that I love, because I realized I love so many things and I wanted to share all of them. But I love being a role model in children's lives around me. I teach piano, and I am a reading helper in both Ethan and Aidan's classes. I like feeling like I am bettering their lives in some way.
That's my list! If you want to link up, go to Jessee's blog. Or, you can leave a comment and tell me something you love.
19 people wanted to leave a comment:
I love Erin. :)
Oh, the Orem library. WONDERFUL. I wish you could see our library. It might make it a little easier for you to handle the one you have. (not to be like "I have it so much worse than you!" or anything. Once you've had the Orem library any other is seriously lacking.
We'll have to swap favorite apps sometime, and watching Spence is definitely high on my list of favorites, too!
Kaitlyn is so cute!
I think I've only been to Costa Vida once. No one beats Cafe Rio's tortillas.
SURVIVOR!!!!!!! It's starting this week. Squeal!
You were the first linker!!! Thanks Erin... :) I LOVE your list! I have never been to either of those restaurants -- I don't think they have them in NY, but I definitely share your love of good food! :)
All of your loves made me want to add to my list! And that little Kaitlyn - what a CUTIE.
THANKS for playing - you are awesome.
I likey!
I'm sorry that you live here where our library is so craptastic.
I am jealous you have an ipad. I would really like one but I don't dare tell my husband that or he will try to justify buying one and I don't know how long I would be able to say no. So best to just desire one secretly from afar. I just have to keep telling myself I want a minivan SOOO much more!
I've already started writing this very post---I guess now I can give credit to you when I publish it:)
I am a fan of costa vida over cafe rio but we go to both.
There isn't anything better than a great library!
stopping by from Jesse's. . .
love the title of your blog, wish I had thought of that one!
Isn't there something special about seeing into your kids imagination? Miss watching my little boys play. . .but they still get carried away with their imaginations.
I enjoyed hearing about your IPad because I've been debating between getting a laptop or IPad. I don't have an IPhone, so I think I would like the IPad to learn about the wonderful world of apps.
Great list! I really think I want an IPad but money is always an issue! And I already have both a Nook and a laptop! But ... with an IPad I could be one of the cool kids! Right?
The Orem Library is the best! It's the one I grew up with, and none other has ever quite compared.
And I love The Children's Place. It's kind of a sickness.
Philosophy is awesome! I ran the first counter in Utah 12 years ago. Love all of their stuff. (cinnamon bun shower gel is my fave-it's hard not to eat it).
I love my android.
And my new bedding.
YES!!!!!!!! Those Children's Place deals are the BOMB!!! I love them too! What a darling outfit she has on!
Our library is kind of lacking too...what a bummer. I absolutely love our DVR. Changed my life.
Hello, my name is Jessica G. and I'm addicted to Costa Vida. If it weren't for their steak salads, my life would have no meaning. Well, the salad, my kids, husband, and loving extended family, too. Oh, and church and stuff.
I totally love the Rio too. Not so much the Vida - even though I know they are practically the same, but there is just something different with the Rio.
And even better, you guys have a drive through!
Netflix streaming directly to our TV!!!!!!!!
How long have you lived here in Cedar? Because the library before the one in the park was a DUMP. Although it seems like they really didn't get many new books when they got the new building. Still a huge improvement, though! The SUU library is enormous, too.
I heart my iPad and my bosch, and lots of other things you mentioned. What great taste you/I have!
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