a little of this and a little of that

It's beginning to feel like Fall. This morning I walked outside and it was 77 degrees. Within an hour it was down into the 50s, with winds blowing about 40mph. In honor of the weather, I decided to cook chili all day in the slow cooker. I love the smell of food in the house. It reminds me of my house growing up. My mom loves to cook and my family always made it a point to have breakfast together every morning and dinner every night. We would gather around the table, eat delicious food and have great conversations. Not many families eat together anymore around the dinner table. Either they sit in front of the TV, or half of the family isn't home. I have some of the best memories from dinners I've had with my family.

Speaking of dinner, I also love dinner parties. I love to entertain. I also like to go out to eat with friends. It's funny how most of our fellowship time with our family and friends revolve around food. There is nothing better than great food and good company.

Some of my favorite things in no particular order: coffee and bagels in the morning (even better if it's at Bagel Cafe); mexican food; sunrises and sunsets; walks on the beach; watching some of my favorite shows like Friends, Greys Anatomy or Sex & the City; sunglasses and handbags; Charming Charlies because they have the cutest earrings; James Avery; Bare Minerals makeup; buying cute baby clothes for Mason; dates with Adam; sappy love movies; the summer time; the fall but only for it's clothes; pictures; candles; hawaii; the lake; traveling; my friends & family.