thankful thursday

things i am thankful for this week:

*a brother-in-law who is trying to break into the lorn industry: (that's LIGHT PORN to you...)





**the fact that sprint has taken the guesswork out of my christmas present from russ this year......



awwwwhhhh! so sweet of them! i love that they are only looking out for my best interests.

actually, i don't care that they are going to bleed me for every last dime. i just want that phone.

***2019 UPDATE** Yeah remember the christmas where dad didn't buy me an iphone after i had told him for MONTHS AND MONTHS that it's ALL I WANTED FOR CHRISTMAS?  yeah.  your dad screwed up BIG time. 



**a daughter who doesn't know how to throw the 'peace' sign:


have i NOT TAUGHT HER BETTER? {sigh.}

thankful thursday

things i am thankful for this week:


**our neighbor & long-time bestie colby, for rescuing martin from certain death. (okay, maybe not certain---but close.)

when we left friday for the weekend, apparently we shut marty in our powder bathroom.

colby came on saturday afternoon to borrow some chairs from our garage when he heard a loud meowing coming from inside the house. he found martin in the bathroom, and that catty was none too happy to have been left in that predicament!

although there was no food, he had plenty of water due to his favorite watering hole:

smart kitty even made a temporary "litter box" with an entire roll of toilet paper:

we felt HORRIBLE that we had left him shut behind the door--and we were grateful that colby came to the rescue.

**fast flats: these little black, fold-able ballet slippers come with their own little purse and they SAVED MY LIFE the other night in las vegas. i dont know why i think it's ever a good idea to wear heels for an extended period of time--it always ends in tears.

thank goodness for these little babies. i HIGHLY recommend.

thankful thursday

things i am thankful for this week:




**little love notes--



**a night out with these good-looking gals--

& the chance to indulge in this--

**surviving my first "official" bike ride. and getting to do it with those i love--

**the genius of others--

**unexpected but delightful swag from the highly-sought after fierce ginger line-- (more info coming soon)

thankful thursday

so many things to be thankful for these past few weeks:




**for two brothers who help with my computer.

there is nothing more frustrating than when your computer decides to "check out"--i'm obviously WAY too dependent on it's abilities and equally as frustrated when i have absolutely not the first clue on how to deal with it.

thank goodness for techie brothers who will take care of us. and the approximately 3,000 viruses that we had downloaded on our hard-drive. GOOD TIMES!




**for my cute button bracelet that my seester loni made for me. (but NOT for the haggard-woman photo. even the ever-reliable go-to "glam pose" can't help this one.)

**for photos sent all the way from costa rica that bring a smile to my face. (love you, dad! nipper forever!)

**for mia-notes.

this one was quick to chastise me for my lack of interest in the school project.

translation: "my mom is not getting my poster done."


she was right. i was slacking. i have since been corrected.




**for surprises in the mail--the GOOD kind.

i received unexpected prizeys from both hers & hers. and i loved each and every aspect of them--

they included many wonderful things, including this little gem:



my favorite part was when my brother, mike saw this and said, "maybe?"


classic. thank you to my gals--much love!




**speaking of much love, could i heart the new foo album anymore?

i think not.

& my blogging bff heidi put into words what i have for so long been unable to adequately express with her comment:

"i just saw them on snl and i had to wipe my chin because of my dave grohl drool. he's my favorite kind of unwashed."


true, that.

thankful thursday

things i am thankful for this week:



**walking into my living room and spying this:

it's sick & twisted, yes. but it brings me much joy to see dave kicking back wherever he wants, regardless of whether or not a cat should be anywhere in the vicinity. like it's his birthright.


privileged, pampered, spoiled, & thinking he's entitled to things that he shouldn't have?



i've taught him well:

**the chance to fit in this freaking awesome documentary. on a tuesday evening. in 3-D, nonetheless! :

(who says we should turn our heads to the wall and die? they can kiss my 41-year old behind.)




**the small & simple things that make such a difference to me. like pink tape on my bicycle:

muchas gracias to my biking guru friend jared who hooked me up.

i especially love the little lizards on the ends of the handles:

**this adorable little guy who was sitting on our porch waiting for katie the other night 'round bout 10:30 p.m.:

righteous shout-out to katie's date christian---you are the MAN.

i'm especially grateful, as the mother of 4 girls, that there are good guys out there that are still asking our young ladies to dances. it means the world to them, and to us.



**&, finally--speaking of cute ways to ask a girl to prom.....have you seen this video? it restores my faith in humanity.


i die for the adorable-ness of mr. pitts :

thankful thursday on friday

so many things to be thankful for this week!

{jody, dannielle, kamari}

**what would a t.t. post be like during these months without me talking about the beautiful weather? if you are sick of me talking about it i won'teightydegreestodaydo it anymore......

but i SHOULD mention that it was perfect biking weather with my gals.





**this card that dannielle gave me this week--it couldn't be any more perfect.


until you get to the inside, and then it gets perfecter:





**the issue of dixie state college magazine that came out this past week with my mother on the cover:


i think she is adorable.





**a husband who takes out the trash. it's a big deal.

russ has been gone all week for work and i had to take the trash to the curb. it's only the SECOND time since i've lived in my current house that i've had to do this chore. (fyi? i've been in this home for 8 years......)


but i think that i looked very stylish as i did the job:





**great hotel hook-ups.

have i mentioned that i LOVE my husband's job in the hotel industry? the traveling perks are by far the best part.

i've thought for several months that i should compose an ode of love to the cosmopolitan hotel--but why should i when she does it so much BETTER?

i shant.





**& finally, have i mentioned how excited i was to meet mark from sytycd? cuz i was. MAJORLY. & who doesn't love a man in black eyeliner twice as thick as your own?

DO'S and DON'TS in las vegas on a girls trip or how i let tiburon bully me into these trips is BEYOND ME.

DO'S and DON'TS of a girl's trip to las vegas march 2011:



DO be prepared to eat:

and eat:

and eat:

and eat:

and eat : (and eat.)

DON'T be afraid of getting reallyREALLY close together to get a glamor shot:

DO go to an awesome concert headlined by one crazy lady:

DON'T be shocked by the insane amount of crazed fans that turn out. in FORCE:

DO recognize mark from sytycd and get in on some sweet photo op action:

DO bring multiple pairs of shoes to wear. and pose in:

DON'T worry about taking off your shoes and walking through the casino at 2:00 a.m: (your feets hurt too bad to really care that you are a dirty, filthy, filthy girl.)

DO seize any and every opportunity to straddle glass objects:

DON'T turn this guy down when your waitress peer-pressures him into buying a round of drinks for your table:

DO see beatles LOVE. it will change your life:

DON'T get used to staying at a way cool hotel--they will eventually kick you out:

DO insist that your husband installs a chandelier like this in your living room:

DON'T self park in las vegas. that's only for commoners:




****2019 UPDATE**** the biggest reason i went on these trips were for vanessa.  and then also because i liked jen.  she was fun and would contribute money and i liked her.  but VANESSA WAS WORTH IT.