1. The power of laughter
2. Andrew's giggle
3. Having somewhat actual conversations with Nicholas on a more regular basis...he is growing up WAY too fast!!

1. getting my hair done
2. my hairdresser
3. Liam's dimples

1. The way Luke sticks his tongue out when he is concentrating
2. bubble baths
3. a brand new box of the 64 count crayons

Oven barbeque ribs

Oven Barbeque Ribs
Pork ribs-about 12-15 (I went to Costco and bought one huge thing of ribs for about $18 and there were about 22ish in the rack and that worked great. It makes two full pans.)

Sauce:2 1/4 cup ketchup
2 1/2 T. Wor...sauce (do you know what I'm talking about?)
3/4 t. ground red pepper (I didn't have this)
3/4 t. chili powder (I didn't have this either)
1/2 c. white wine or red wine vinegar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
6 minced garlic cloves
1 c. water

Brown the ribs in a pan. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over ribs in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake at 275 degrees for 4-5 hours. Turn occasionally and baste with sauce. Delicious!

Although I am not a huge fan of cleaning, I realize that it must be done. These are three of my favorite things I am grateful for or else I would be cleaning 24/7!

1. My washing machine. (Could you imagine doing loads and loads of laundry by hand?)
2. My dishwasher. (Ditto comment above but add dishes...)
3. The Magic Eraser...need I say more?

1. my crockpot--it's a lifesaver!
2. unexpected hellos from dear old friends (Sarah, I need your email!)
3. grilled cheese sandwiches

1. baby belly roll laughs
2. cinnamon gum
3. Lion House rolls