The snuggler

Who needs a whole sofa? They are overrated anyways... at least to Chance they are.

He'd apparently much rather lay on my head.

p.s. Pardon my scary face.. I was sleeping

and then I woke up...

but I still look scary.

The "Thankful" Tree

I was driving down the street the other day and these people had these little paper ornament looking things all over this giant tree in their front yard, each ornament had a word on it, and for a while I COULD NOT figure out what on earth it was... then I realized it was their own little "Thankful" tree, all the one word ornaments were things they were thankful for. I thought, what a cute idea unfortunately I don't have a tree all my own to do this to, so I am going to make a list on my bloggy of things I am most thankful for!

(in no specific order)

My Family

My husband

My Friends

My pups

Darin and I both having jobs (even if I hate mine)

our Beautiful earth

Nature

Church & temples

A place to live

Books

Movies

Music

Art

Photography

clothes

Talents

Good food

Health

The Prophet

Missionaries

The Beauty in all things

creativity

freedom

This Country

Individualism (that we are all different)

Compassion

Passion

Love

The Scriptures

prayer

Humor

Micro Fleece Blankets!

The beach

The mountains

all animals and creatures on earth (except cock roaches)

Oceans, rivers and lakes (there is something about bodies of water)

Sun, moon and stars

Snow

The different seasons

charity

faith

...

the list goes on and on...

Hope you all will remember a few things you are thankful for today and always!
HAPPY THANKS GIVING.

HP 7 love

OK OK, so I'm going to warn you now, this post half consists of professing my love for Harry Potter and the deathly Hollows, and Half consists of professing my love for Emma Watson (In a COMPLETELY heterosexual kind of way of course)!
I dedicated about a month of my life this year to FINALLY reading the harry potter books, and yes oh yes I did love them... I KNOW, but COME ON!
So it was only befitting that I go and see Harry Potter and the deathly Hollows(not that I have missed any other HP movies)and of course, It was GREAT, I highly recommend you go and see it. Whether you are a HP book lover or you just like the movies (which don't worry, up until 2010 that is all I was) you will like this movie I guarantee it!




Now on to the other half of this post, Emma Watson! Now I do not know why I have not spoken of her on my blog as of yet, but I am now and that is all that matters!
I LOVE love LOVE her hair and her style, she is such a cutie and whether you are one who loves her daring new do (which i do!) or not you gotta love her.








OK, so yeah that's a lot of pictures of one girl, but I couldn't choose just one, her hair is so CUTE! she looks like a little modern day twiggy!

LOVE IT!


OK I'm gunna go now..
good night

Let it snow.

So, today was kind of fun, we got massive amounts of snow for about 6 hours straight! I feel like a little kid again back when I would wait anxiously to hear if my school had been cancelled due to snow and ice, except now I'm waiting to hear if work has been cancelled... It's doubtful, but I'm hopeful!
either way, gotta love the snow!

who knew recycling could be so much fun?

So, here's what I think...

Most people I know will not listen to Christmas music until a certain date, some say after thanksgiving, some say the first of December and every year people just "can't believe Christmas music is already on the radio" or " They are already decorated for Christmas" but you know what I say... BRING ON THE CHRISTMAS! I love Christmas music and Christmas decorations and I don't care if it is the beginning of November and thanksgiving hasn't even passed or if it is Christmas eve, Christmas music already on the radio does not bother me one bit and if you don't like it so much... Turn the radio station! Christmas music and decor puts me in the happiest mood and I'm glad it's beginning to look like that time of year again!

Female artists who rock my world

If you haven't noticed (which I'm sure a lot of you haven't, especially if you are like me and when you go visit someones blog who has a playlist you immediately press pause so you can listen to your own blog playlist) I have changed my playlist yet again, this time it is a tribute to all those female artists out there who make my Ipod playlist just a little bit better!

There is just nothing like the sound of a woman's voice especially if it is as lovely as these!

enjoy the sounds

Sewing... Knitting... HELP ME

ok, so here's the thing... I wanna learn how to sew, and I wanna learn how to knit & not just your basic crap, I wanna learn how to do these things well! If anyone who lives in Utah that reads this blog knows how... will you please teach me... I'm desperate!

thanks a million

love,

me

Come around sundown

A long time favorite of mine has come out with a new album, and I'm pretty excited. Although they have recently exploded with popularity, I still can't help loving their music.

take a look...Have a listen...enjoy!

Kings of Leon - Come around sundown

http://www.sonymusicdigital.com/kings-of-leon/come-around-sundown/details/5689468

I recommend Liberty Heights Fresh

The other day while on our apartment quest, Darin and I came across this little jewel,

Liberty Heights Fresh, an adorable and wonderful place to buy local & global organic all natural foods! Darin got their meatloaf sandwich (which apparently he is now in love with) and I got some fresh salsa, but what I really keep thinking about is the Straus Family creamery milk and eggnog they sell, for some reason lately anything pumpkin or eggnog has been calling to me! I think I'm just going to have to go up there and get me some eggnog tomorrow.

so fresh

I am absolutely, positively, irrevocably and unequivocally in love with and have ALWAYS (even as a child,you can ask my mother) been in love with antiques! And I am obsessed with this rustic, shabby chic, century style home decor. it is absolutely delicious, and every time I come across a photograph of home decor that fits this style to a "T" my mouth waters!

I want my own home NOW so I can start decorating.

ahh...

so so scrumptious.

Now, I know most of these pictures are of kitchens, but these kitchens are so beautiful! I am in love with all the white, it is so fresh.

I hope you enjoyed these as much as I did!

ta ta

My creative juices are erupting!

I have had the strongest desire lately to make myself the most well rounded individual possible, I have been craving knowledge and education lately which, lets face it, just isn't like me. But the knowledge I crave is not math and social studies, English and science... Its more the artistic knowledge if you will, which is right up my alley! I have been craving photography ( I desperately want to take a class) art, interior design etc etc.. I crave knowledge of other cultures, different foods, recipes, films, fashion, Music & books ... the list goes on and on, and I have no idea where to begin. I crave the outdoors and hiking, exercise and dog parks. The list in my head is on going and I do not know how to fit it all in, the need to be creative is bursting inside of me and I can't take it anymore I must find an outlet ASAP!

I want it all!

List of things I am determined to do this coming year:

1.START WORKING IN A SALON!!!!!

2.Take a photography class, my beautiful camera is begging me to be used!

3.find time to go hiking & walking with the dogs on a regular basis.

4.work on home decor projects.

5.get a bike and ride my bike to work when weather is conducive.

5.collect recipes & learn more about food & health (this is something I am happy to report Darin and I are very serious about, all organic and locally grown/raised... not more corporate meat factory meats... this is something that is VERY important to us)

6. continue watching documentaries and reading educating books, as I'm getting older I've come to realize my mind loves being stimulated with knowledge, i never thought I'd say that!

7.work harder at being more involved in church activities, build relationships with people instead of being a recluse!

I am determined, watch out because 2011 will bring an all new SYDNEY, just you wait. I am determined to grow!