Low-Country Boils, Lemon and the "L"etter game!

So I am playing the super fun Letter Game from Little Pink Magnolia. If you decide you'd like to join in on the fun, leave a comment and I'll give you a letter!

The rules are: Find 10 things you love that begin with your letter. Now...when you comment on my list of faves, I'll give you a chance to share yours.

My letter is "L"

Ten things I just can't live without (in random order):

1. Love Letters - I know, it seems antiquated. Mr. Marine and I have an awesome love story (think Notebook without the sad ending, hopefully). So from the time we met at 16, to the time we began dating 9 years later, love letters (or emails) were what kept us in touch and in one another's heart. Then when he deployed, I would run (literally) to the mailbox when I saw the mailman coming to see if I got a love letter. Ironically, they always arrived on the days I needed them most!

2. Lemon Cleaning Spray  - I am not a cleaning spray snob so I will gladly use the cheap stuff but I LOVE the smell of Meyer Lemon Countertop Spray from Williams-Sonoma. It just makes everything smell so clean!

3. Low-Country Boils - This is just a huge excuse to gather as many friends as possible, drink plenty of beer, and eat awesome food! This is a very southern meal but easy peazy to cook!

Just fresh shrimp, corn on the cob, red potatoes, and some Roger Wood sausage (you can buy any brand, but that's the one we get in Georgia)...You're just getting the main ingredients now, but I'll post the recipe later. Heck, we even got our neighbors here in the Midwest eating it! Ummm...I'm hungry now!

4. Leggings - I know they come in and out of style, but I always keep mine on hand. I'm not going to go all Lindsay Lohan or anything and wear them everywhere, but I do think they are cute under dresses and long sweaters. They look good with boots or flats. I'm just a fan!

5. Louboutin - Christian, that is! His trademark red sole is splendid. I look for that like a single man should look for a wedding ring on a girl in a bar. It's the first thing I check out...Do I see red on the bottom of that beautiful stiletto? Oh be still my beating heart!

6. Lime - I love it! Put extra in my margarita, por favor! Throw some more slices in my vodka/tonic, please! Tequila shot with an extra slice of lime, of course! I even love when Mr. Marine makes Lime-Chipotle marinated grilled shrimp. Just give me more lime...you hear me?

7. Lei - You know the pretty ones you get when you arrive in Hawaii, or attend a luau? They always put my in the Island spirit and make me want to start shakin' my hips like the local women do! They also make me want a refreshing Mai Tai too! 

8. Lip Gloss - I used to wear lipstick all the time, but then I got hooked on lip gloss. I like the shiny aspect, instead of the matte look. I have so many little bottles, tubes, etc.. I have one (a generic shade) in each purse to avoid getting stuck in public without any lip color!

9. Latte - I don't care if it is pumpkin in the fall, peppermint in the winter, eggnog at Christmas, vanilla throughout the year, caramel if I need a change...just make it a "Skinny" one and I am in heaven! 

10. Lazy Sundays - I can't begin to explain how much these days mean to me! Mr. Marine works 6 days a week, usually, so it is so nice to not do anything except be together on Sundays. We will go to brunch. Go shopping for our renovation projects. Watch football. Grab a pizza and a beer. We have even been known to go on a bar crawl (in the snow) to our fave pubs around the area. We just always use that day to unwind and enjoy each other's company.