I have been awarded the Happy 101 Award from a new friend of mine, Suzanne, over at
Sunshine and Wine. I can't remember the last time I was given an award so I hope I don't let her down.
So here goes my Top 10 things that make me Happy:
1.
My darling, can't get enough of, Husband. We met 4 years ago and we had a very quick courtship. Moved in at 4 months, engaged at 5 months & then married 10 months later. What can I say? When you know it's right, it's right!
2.
My darling babies, Charlie & Callie. I have been the proud mama to Charlie our Golden Retriever since he was 9 weeks old & he'll be 3 on May 29th. Chris got him for me for my 29th birthday & he has made me love his ever growing fluff of a body ever since. My baby girl Callie our Boxer was adopted on May 3, 2009. She was rescued from a bad breeder. Now we've had some ups & down with Callie since October 24th when she had a FEC occur on her spine causing her to be paralized for 3 weeks. She has since been able to walk & run (hop) on her own but she never did get control of her bowels back so my darling baby girl had to go to a home that can make life easier on her & us. It's called
Second Chance Barnyard and until she can get control back, that will be her new home but in the meantime I call every week, will send gifts-a-plenty, make trips to see her, & have her stay with us on weekends when we can go & get her & bring her back to KC. *If you'd like more information on
Second Chance Barnyard, please feel free to ask. It's a great organization & the woman in charge there, Shawn, is an angel.
3.
My baby boy whose due July 2nd! I am so very excited to meet my little bundle of joy & I look forward to feeling him move around & kick me (hopefully very soon). In the meantime I feel little flutters & am able to listen to his heartbeat daily thanks to some good friends who have lent us their heart moniter while we wait for his arrival.
4.
My family. Now we all have days where our families can bug the ever living pooters out of us but we also have those days where we can't say it's complete until you hear from them. That's how it is with us. I chat daily with my little sister & have to keep tabs on my dad. He's Mad Mike after all and someone has got to keep him in line.
5.
My girlfriends. I really don't know what all I can say about them except if I didn't have them, my life wouldn't work. We all have that special little group and I definitely have mine. They keep me sane! I love them, one and all!
6.
Alcohol. Is it a bad sign when that's one of your Top 10? I hope not because I enjoy nice cold frosty mugs of Bud Light, I enjoy Red Beers, I enjoy Red Wine, I enjoy Margarita's... Now obviously I'm unable to drink any at the moment & surprisingly you don't miss it all that bad especially considering what a miracle is being made & there isn't anything I will do to mess that up.
7.
Wine Country. Now this does relate to #6 but in a different way. The beauty of Napa Valley just astounds me. I have been lucky to venture that way twice now. Once for my honeymoon and the second time with some good friends and I want to go back again, and again, and again, and again. The food, the wineries, the scenery, the locals, just... EVERYTHING. It's pure and utter bliss and if I could have a dream someday of having that "Summer" home, it would be there. Sign me up year after year, please & thank you!!
8.
Purses. I'm a wee bit addicted to these little wonders of joy. I have many and my taste keeps getting more and more expensive as time goes by & as the husband says 'yes' each time. I love them, can't get enough of them, little bundles of joy. So yes, I do plan on getting a lovely diaper bag. I told my husband that it is technically another purse I'm going to have to be carrying around for a while so I want it to be nice & something that I'll love. He reluctantly said Yes. So I plan on desinging myself one at
1154 Lill Studio. I should get a start on this since it is a huge decision to make & I doubt the mister will let me get a new one if I get bored.
9.
Shopping. I'm truly enjoying decorating our home, buying clothes, you know it, I enjoy it! Now I'm not good at finding good deals becuase I'm the type of person that if I want it then I want it NOW. My patience is something that needs to be worked on, just a bit. I would have to say though that my favorite stores are Target, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Pottery Barn, West Elm, Wal Mart, beauty stores, ... Now I'm also the type of person that only likes to shop when in the mood. I'm not always in the mood to spend, shocker! I'm also the type that likes to run in & run out. I couldn't spend all day looking. I guess that's a good thing in the grand scheme of things though, wouldn't you say?!?
10.
Mom. This is definitely a last but never least item. My mom. Gotta love her! My mom unfortunately passed away at the very young age of 55 on June 30, 2005 from brain cancer. She fought a hard short battle. She was diagnosed in July 2004 and had 2 brain surgeries, one in August 2004 and the second in February 2005. She loved life! She loved her family, friends, shopping & finding that great deal, decorating, cooking, and I'm sure putting me in my place when MoMo (that is I) was being bad. Miss her everyday and I'm sad my son will never get to know his grandma but that won't stop me from putting pictures up everywhere of her & telling him stories about his wonderful & loving grandma, Lady Di.
So here's to my list. I feel I've even made myself proud with this one. I'm sure I've left some things off that could have been shared but for the time being, it's perfect!
Thanks again Suzanne for the award!! I'm truly honored to of been one of the receivers of this special gift as your blog amazes me everyday I click on it to get inspired. You're a very creative soul & I hope to be just as creative as you someday.
xoxo
me
