Favorite

Thanks to Theresa for the inspiration for this one...It's always fun to capture your favorite things at a moment in time, for posterity's sake.

Favorite Blog: Teaching Tuck and Ty -- Tricia's posts regularly inspire me and make me cry. She is a talented writer and a woman who seeks God even in the midst of her tragedy.

Favorite Cup o' Joe: Since #3 I have come to see my coffee as more of a necessity than not. Sadly, being the sole coffee drinker in the house, I usually rely on Starbucks Via packets for my cup. Actually, it's not that bad, for instant coffee.

Favorite Wine Alcoholic Beverages: This summer I am loving the Leinenkugel Summer Shandy. And I am eager to try this new spin on the usual Gin & Tonic that my cousin just posted about: Bee's Knees

Favorite Word: Toddle. Verb: (of a young child) Move with short unsteady steps while learning to walk. This word so perfectly describes Molly's gait and I am just loving every minute watching her toddle around as I know how quickly this stage will pass!

Favorite Workout: Hands down, it's Zumba. I never thought I would actually enjoy a solid hour of cardio until this class. And while I do sneak a peak at the clock now and then, I am mostly smiling, even laughing, as I attempt to follow my fun, quirky instructor's choreography to everything from Lady Gaga, Cher, Usher, and the standard Latin fare!

Favorite Book: I admit it--I got sucked in to the Hunger Games trilogy. I finished the first one in 24 hours and am eagerly looking forward to the second.

Favorite Pastime: Packing the very most into summer that we can, since summer is one of my very favorite things of all. Whether it's a datenight to the lakeshore, playdates at the park, picking strawberries, camping or swim lessons, I am trying to soak up every minute. Especially these long summer evenings while the air is cooling and the fireflies offer their pinpoints of light.