unexpected checks.

dance offs.

potlucks.

milifiori jewelry.

decluttering.

big bookshelves.

wall anchors.

natural remedies.

natural cleaning products.

washcloths.

cheap personal book finds from the thrift store.

mom's journals.

written memories.

baby showers.

scented candles.

pretty candle holders.

courageous women.

prayer support.

beanie orders.

found books.

free furniture.

colored argyle socks.

my guitar.

unexpected yard sales.

a cool head.

All Saints Day.

Halloween.

invitations to dinner with friends.

saving my theatrical make-up kit.

scrap fabric.

online costume inspiration.

fabulous homemade costumes.

free crafts from the crafts store.

various textures of red fabric.

hot tea.

more than 1 party invite.

baby pictures.

extra blankets.

receiving gifts in the mail.

humility.

nature reserves.

like minded friends.

authentic Italian sandwiches.

free field trips.

rainy days with lots of wind.

local historical points of interest.

classical music.

car pool lanes.

paypal.

calenders.

vinyl wall stickers.

my strengths.

craigslist free section.

auditions.

17 years of marriage.

parks.

the colors of fall.

fall weather.

Autumn.

butchers.

teeth.

paper.

screen doors.

green grass.

historical homes.

conversation.

opinions.

multi-grain bread.

creative kids.

digital ear thermometers.

bath soap.

baby coos.

playdo accessories.

erasers.

lightbulbs.

yogurt.

rememberance.

Kix.

a new morning.

hair.

freebies.

stackable lawn chairs.

unexpected phone calls from long distance relatives.

pineapple.

Indian summers.

new school supplies.

a fresh school year.

a Father in Law that entered into Glory.

baby giggles.

K hooks.

fans.

painters tape.

baby sleep.

cloth diapers.

shade.

water hoses.

quik-set pools.

thrift store %50 off tags.

thrift stores.

the waveless beach.

free parking.

finding a parking spot @ the free beach.

being able to nourish my baby.

free sports programs.

volunteers.

red, white & blue.

free firework shows.

remembering birthdays.

mailing birthday cards.

walking to run errands.

postage stamps.

refreshment.

sweet hawaiian bread.

canvas tote bags.

opportunity.

chips and salsa.

a neighborhood filled w/ trees.

baby smiles.

*small* baby swings.

brothers.

small snippets of time to sew.

gentian violet.

tomato plants.

free dirt.

wooden floors.

new clothespins.

clotheslines.

instantly accessible music.

sleeping in.

younger sil.

instant online information.

vintage luggage.

pink spray paint.

time to spray paint.

fresh herbs.

our wonderful pediatrician.

worship music.

bathroom rugs.

the beautiful month of May.

sheer curtains.

my parents anniversary that represented unconditional commitment.

windows.

furniture.

puppies.

new toothbrushes.

having annual passes to Disneyland.

living 15 min. driving distance to the beach.

giant colored tissue paper balls.

air-conditioned stores.

not forgetting my grandma's birthday.

sunblock.

passion flowers.

birthday wishes.

passion.

generosity.

store credit.

rest.

the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for ME!

caramel apples....

good movies.

brownies.

big brothers & sisters that love thier new baby brother.

meal delivery.

beautiful healthy new baby!

fast labor!!!

extracurricular activities for my children.

too many clothes!

the baby NOT born on April Fool's Day!

donations.

having a friend that was willing to loan me a sewing machine!

having a loaner sewing machine.

knowing how to sew.

hand-me downs.

bright colors.

ins that uses CNMs.

comfy furniture.

free maternity clothes.

foundation of truth.

public speaking skills.

days w/ nothing pressing to do.

surprise baby showers.

barBqs.

friends that will clip your dogs toenails for you.

easy *returns*.

a DVR!

gift cards.

hand made gifts.

strawberry swirl cheesecake!

hearty bread.

charter schools.

talent.

quick meals.

longer days.

call backs.

agents.

the future.

the scent of spring flowers @ night.

google!

surprise flowers sprouting in my garden.

color!

a calm dog that likes to snuggle.

lots of fresh undies!

the trash guys.

having a very FUN family that laughs a lot, even @ ourselves.

family visits from out of town.

encouragement.

crochet scarves.

baby showers.

sweet grapes.

the scent of jasmine, wafting thru my window @ night.

funny commercials.

a comfy couch.

telephones.

books.

Valentine's Day.

a very active baby in my womb.

lovely crochet patterns.

laughing so hard I almost P my pants.

honey, in oatmeal.

bean & cheese burritos, made by my mil, preferably!

sweet green grapes.

exciting thunder.

rain storms.

discovering unexpected new garden blooms.

wood floors.

a laughter FILLED day caused by chasing a rabbit!

a home to open to friends.

time for worship.

pinto beans & cheese.

my firstborn....16 today!

bananas.

watching favorite shows w/ friends.

warm, cozy, blankets...that make you NOT want to get out of bed.

ribbon...in various patterns.

lots of crochet hooks.

yarn...on SALE!

late night phone conversations w/ friends.

articulate children.

educational field trips.

living within walking distance of all my favorite places.

crushed ice.

friendly fellowship.

encouraging testimonials of others.

prayer w/ friends.

a comfortable bed.

yarn.

wisdom, available for the asking.

clean dishes.

hand-me-downs.

chocolate covered pretzels.

an old fashioned game of charades.

grace.

like-minded friends.

a husband that cooks dinner.

digital pictures.

the freedom to meet corporately to worship God.

fresh oranges...in January.

a full cupboard.

a fresh start.