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Friday, September 4, 2009

Things I ♥ So Much I Could Cry

Okay, it's bound to not be as popular as my "Things I Can't Stand" post, but here it is. Disclaimer: Some of these things I love more than others, but I never could love them more than my family or the gospel. I think that's pretty obvious.

So here we go, not in any particular order:

1. The Beatles
I don't even know if I can honestly say that these guys' music and lyrics have been influential in my life, although I'm sure they have been on some level. But I just have listened to their music for so long, that many of my memories are laced with their songs. I think if I had to chose just one artist to listen to for the rest of my life, I could pick these guys and be happy. They are versatile, entertaining, deep, wacky, and inventive.

2. Anthropologie. I love this store and we even have one here in Gilbert. The reason I would be crying is because I can't afford anything here.

3. Moapa Valley High School
I loved high school and will always be "true to my school!" I'm sad I won't see any football games this year and hear our awesome band!

4. The San Diego Temple
I spent a lot of time here after my mission, and was married here. It will always be one of my favorite places.

5. The Las Vegas Temple

This was the first temple I ever entered, first as a 12-year-old to do baptisms, and then later to receive my endowments before my mission. I have a lot of memories of this temple and it was a really hard decision to not be married here, but I'm still glad I chose San Diego so we could have more family present.

6. MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus

It seems really silly to have this on my list, especially after the temples, but I really love this stuff!

7. Silent Partner Make-a-Million

I know this sounds like a weird pyramid scheme, but it's actually a card game that has been out of print for decades. My family purchased the rights and we have printed our own cards. So now we can enjoy our favorite game without worrying about ruining vintage cards. The bulk of the family lives in Carlsbad, CA and get together every week just to play. Do I sound jealous? Well, I am! I rarely get to play "Silent Partner," so I am in heaven whenever I get the chance.

8. Road TripsEven with the kids, I just love to get in the car and go. Thank goodness our kids do well on trips!

9. My Mission
I don't want to talk too much about my mission lest I annoy anyone. So, let's just say that I loved it and it means a lot to me!

10. The Fall/Christmas SeasonFor me, the whole season starting with Halloween and continuing on to Thanksgiving and Christmas are the best time of the year. I love the weather, the smells, the football, the festivities, and the music. I am so looking forward to it this year!

7 comments:

Speedy Gonzales said...

Love the Beatles! Especially the song "My Michelle" absolute favorite :) Some really good pics.

Kristie said...

Great post. I agree on a lot of your loves. Temples, love. I use MAC too. It is the best. I also love the fall season and the holidays that come with it! I can't wait to see what you dress your kids up as. You are so creative!

Hollie said...

Teach us the card game! We're always up for a new game.

Karena said...

Great list! I'll have to come up with one.

Glenna said...

So Alan just reminded me (I had forgotten) that we have played Make A Million, way back when we lived at BYU, and some of our friends in our ward had us over for dinner and games. We can't remember their names now, but he was related to the Packards, so it makes sense that he would have that game! Alan says we got creamed.

Michaela said...

Great list. :) I love the last one too. Well, I love a lot of them.. but yeah. Ha.

{leah} said...

Even though I moved and graduated from a different high school I think good ol' MVHS will always be my high school....

And I LOVE the Las Vegas temple. My dad helped to build it before he and I were members and so the family got to go through it even before the regular open house. they were still putting the gold leafing in the celestial room.