Keep on Smiling: Oooo, one more....

Then I need to get off my computer and get busy with laundry, kitchen clean-up, the girls' room, so I can get back to Christmas projects :)

A little bit about my title...

...OK, I know that it seems cheesy--I think we already know I am but please let me explain. When Jason was growing up in his kitchen there was a little plaque that simply said "Keep Smiling". Now being rude teenagers we thought it was silly and would make fun of it. And whenever something went wrong or someone was upset over somthing we would (obnoxiously) say "Keep on Smiling". As I have grown up (a bit) I can now see the wisdom in this simple phrase and I believe it is true. Bad times will happen to us all. But it is our attitude that will determine how we get through them. So my suggestion to us all is to

"Keep on Smiling"

And please, remind me when I forget :)

Things I Love

:) smiles that you cannot hold back
A weekend away with my husband
Already having the perfect thread when you want to start a project
Baking "The World's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies"
Car trips--even though I feel sick--it's the best time to get to know your family and play silly games all day
Chocolate
Coke Zero :)
COLOR--I really love color--in decorating, in fabrics, in nature--beautiful, vibrant colors and their combinations fascinate me
Dates
Days when I have energy
Doing anything with my husband!!
Dulce de Leche ice cream
Fabric, fabric and more fabric!
Finding shapes in the clouds with my kids
Free Time (what's that??)
Gardening--though I am not good at it
Getting to bed on time
Giggling
Harry Potter
Having a baby fall asleep on me
Having goals (and hopefully accomplishing them)
Having wonderful friends--They make me happy
Homemade bread--Does anyone have a good recipe?
Hugs
Learning from my children
Listening to MY music sometimes
Little yellow convertibles
Long afternoon naps
Love
My car--I especailly love it when it is filled with my energetic children
My car--when I am alone and can listen to my music
My craft room--when it's clean
My Husband (I know, I really am cheesy but it's true)
My Kids--OF COURSE!!
My serger--but I am still a bit terrified of it
Parties!! (I cannot beleive I forgot that one)
Post-it Notes
Projects
Quilting
Scissors--I have special ones for every need
Seeing the fog roll in over the hills on a hot day in July
Sewing
Sleeping in
Snuggling
Spring!
Sunsets over the Golden Gate
Taking pictures (lots and lots of pictures)
Trying a new recipe (and having it turn out right)
Tulips
Twilight
Walks on the beach (they really are fun)
Watching my kids explore the world around them