Tag #2 -- My Crazy 8's

My friend, Kayelyn, posted this on her blog, and even though she didn't officially tag me, I thought it was great (and she did say anyone could do it!), so here goes!

Eight Things I Have a Passion For

1. My Family -- I love them and love spending time with them, and I will defend them at all costs (so don't ever cross them!)
2. Reading -- what is better than sitting down with a good book?! LOVE IT, and I don't do it enough.
3. Playing Piano -- I don't do this as much as I would like, but I just love playing the piano.
4. Listening to Good Music -- Music is such a part of my life, and I couldn't drive without it!
5. The Gospel -- I don't know where I'd be without it, and consider it one of my greatest treasures.
6. Education -- I was very blessed to have parents who encouraged (and expected) me and my siblings to go to college, and I am grateful for that.
7. Serving a Mission -- I think ALL girls should do this!
8. My Friends -- I have been blessed with wonderful friends throughout my life, and I love all of you and will always do what I can to help you.

Eight Things I Would Like to Do Before I Die

1. Take my children to Disneyworld
2. Go on a cruise with my husband
3. See my children "grow old"
4. Visit the Alps
5. Take my children to Mexico
6. Own a baby grand piano
7. Visit New Zealand
8. Go back to Chicago and visit my "mission"

Eight Things I Say A Lot

1. Love you

2. Did you make your bed?

3. Be careful

4. Smile

5. Brush your teeth!

6. Did you do your homework?

7. What's up?

8. "I can do all things through Christ which strengthenth me."

Eight Books I Have Read Recently

1. Harry Potter, Books 1 through 7 (I know that counts as more than 1, but still....)

2. Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer

3. New Moon, by Stephenie Meyer

4. Eclipse, by Stephenie Meyer

5. The Historian, by Elisabeth Kostova

6. The Spiderwick Chronicles, Books 1 through 5

7. Eragon and Eldest (SO excited for the 3rd book to come out in September....although not as excited as I am for Breaking Dawn!)

8. Honor Thyself, by Danielle Steel

Eight Movies I Have Seen Eight Times

1. Ben Hur

2. August Rush

3. Sleeping Beauty

4. Harry Potter (all)

5. Star Wars (all)

6. Indiana Jones (all)

7. Lord of the Rings (all)
8. Mary Poppins

Eight People I Have to Invite to Do This Meme

1. Kelsey

2. Amy

3. Gayle

4. Maren

5. Andrea

6. Tracey

7. Natalie

8. Lynn

(Sorry -- I had issues with my spacing....)