"These are a few of my favorite things"

I bet you're all singing the song in your head now...I know I am. Who doesn't love that song? Since the day before Thanksgiving I have been filling the house with all my favorite Christmas music. Julie Andrews' "My favorite Things" happens to be on one of my CD's...Annelie was listening & asked "Why is this song on a Christmas CD?" The conversation got me thinking of some of

my favorite things....

*early morning walks...(or as Mike calls them "death march at dawn")

*a GOOD diet coke with crushed ice

*decorating...for anything

*a great Suns game (which as of late are few & far between)

*mowing lawns

*scottish terriers

*listening to Elvis, when I'm alone & can sing out loud

*my husband's mood when it snows (he thinks it's romantic)

*doing home pre-school with Seth & Lacy (we made candy countdowns to Christmas)

*crafts with my kids, Annelie has a very untraditional tree in her room with bright krazy colors...this year we decided to make a "Whoville" village for it. It's been a lot of fun & I'm sure we will be adding to it as the years go by.
Now for some of the more obvious, but no less important of

my favorite things...

*my family & friends who make my life richer

*living in Joseph City...I love this town!

*my old house & the amazing people who build it (Nunna & Pumpa)

*working in my yard...it keeps me in shape

*making jewelry & anything with glitter!

*taking pictures

* new friends

I mentioned before that I love scottish terriers...years ago I had my little Curly Sue (some of you may remember the little black dog that probably chased your car as you drove past my house or past Hansen's Auto. You probably blurted out a few unmentionables as you swirved to miss her...luckily there was only one reported accident, that I know of. I'm sure I'll never forget coming home to find the speed limit sign in front of my house & my trash can flattened...it's OK Gerald...adot fixed it & I did appreciate the new trash can.) When she died I was so sad. I was certain I would never come across a dog like that again. Then over this past Thankgsgiving, my sister-in-law Kristi, we'll call her the "dog" match maker, told me about this little guy whose owners are moving to a place where they won't be able to take him. She showed me pictures of him & he looked so much like Curly Sue that I couldn't help my self...I said yes!

Let me introduce you to my new friend...Trance...he isn't a Scotty, he is a 4 year old miniature schnauzer...he is a cousin to the scottish terrier & looks just like them only longer legs. If you come by & he starts barking like a crazy dog...don't take it personal, he's still trying to get used to his new home & all the noises & new people.

Those of you who remember Curly will be pleased to know that...

HE DOES'N'T CHASE CARS!

Hope everyone is

Having a wonderful Holiday Season and enjoying all of...

YOUR FAVORITE THINGS.