My Favorite things of 2008...

So fellow blogger, Christy, made a post of her favorite things of 2008, so it got me thinking:) I had already been thinking of something on the same lines, but a little different so maybe I will incorporate the two. My thought before was things I learned in 2008! There has to be something i learned!!! So lets see:)

1.Starbucks-yup, this is an obvious favorite since probably 1995! My favorite drink of 2008 though and continues to be is a a vanilla soy earl grey tea misto...yummm:) they have some new tea latte's out. I tried the london fog, which is similar, but I find the tea to strong, its full leave or whatever they call it:) So i stick to my misto...its also half the price of the latte's!! That's my starbucks tip to anyone too. If you like latte's but want a cheaper option, get an americano misto, with whatever syrup you want! it tastes similar and half the cost!



2.CUBA- its hard to believe that it was almost a year ago that Dave and I jetted of to the Cuba! We had such a fantastic time there and is a trip we will never forget...oh how I wish I was somewhere warm right now!

3. Indian Food-Dave and I love indian food!! We don't go to restaurants a whole heck of a lot, but we do love our indian take out! our favorites are Kashmari chicken, butter chicken, and prawn curry...yummmy:)

4. Red wine-Its probably my most missed thing about pregnancy:) A warm glass of the red, makes the evening swell:) my favorite-Wolf blass Red label!

5. Pampered chef-Its my kitchen addiction. I think the first time I saw this stuff was at my friend, laura's, bridal shower. I have to say I am hooked! The things that are totally worth the really high prices are, the stoneware stuff, the chopper, their garlic press, and their cheese grater!

Ok, lets see if I can think of things non food related!!......

6. my Camera-For my birthday from my baby, I got a new camera! I have posted about it before, but its a lovely Cannon, that takes awesome pictures! its just so nice to have, and will be when our little one comes along!

7. Mama Mia-I got to see the musical for the second time this year, and the movie! i just love it!!

ok, so my mind is drawing a blank, I am sure there are many more things, but there are a few things that I have learned this past year that have really stuck with me.

1. Family is the most precious and most important thing in the world:) Before I met Dave I was more me focused, enjoying my friends, enjoying my lifestyle, trying and learning new things. These are things that are very important to me, but I have to say the importance and value of family has moved way up the scale for me. Now that might have a lot to do with the fact that my family has tripled in size since I got married, but my eyes have been opened to this, and it is such a blessing. Especially now starting my own family, it just brings it a whole other meaning!

2. The depth of love- I don't know if my love for Dave has necessarily grown this year I loved him quite a bit when I married him, but what I can say to describe it, and this stuck with me from the book the Shack, my knowledge for him has grown, and therfore my love for him has expanded. I never knew I could feel so connected, apart, lost without someone, until i got married. I truley does bring a new meaing to the word love, and a new appreciation for the love that God has given us as well.

3. Life is a constant learning curve. I did know this before, but with the uncertainty our world has brought us this year, I know get this more than ever. It is a great idea to have plans and dreams, but one must be flexible otherwise you will spend your life being let down.

4. Life is just getting started! I know I have talked to some people who after having gotten married and had kids they feel a little bit of a let down, like oh, I have accomplished all the big things in life. For me, I feel like life is just getting started! And I am so excited! I am excited to see my family grow, my dreams grow, my success grow, my maturity grow...hopefully not my thighs...but that's another story:)

5. life is really busy, don't forget to stop and smell the roses:) Meaning, have fun! i have to remind myself of this when I get caught up in the stress of the day! God has blessed us with so much and he is going to take care of us, so don't forget to enjoy this magical playground, called life he has given us...it really is so much fun:)