I decided that since I have been so focused on the things in our life that are not going as we had planned that I would turn this post into a "what makes me happy" and "what I can't live with out" and "the little things I love"
I sometimes tend to be a little materialistic so here are the worldly items I am into. I will give a little shout out to my Oobees! Love them for many reasons. Mainly cuz they are sooo warm and fuzzy and cozy and tall. It doesn't even hurt my feelings when my mom makes fun of me for wearing my slippers in public....that is how much I love them...
Another thing that I wear quite often, okay everyday, is a necklace my sister Geri gave me. The reason I love it so much is because the best compliment I have ever gotten was from my dear friend Kellie Fullmer. It was one of those things where you sum someone up in 1 word..... her word for me was BALANCED! Isn't that what we all strive for as mothers?? It is like a balancing act each and every day. Making sure that you give your kids everything they need, save some time and energy for your husband whom you love dearly, make sure you do your obligations, making time to maintain friendships and making new ones, and than STILL leaving a little extra time JUST for YOU! Seems like it is such a balancing act of making a moment for yourself but not soo much you feel guilty for not being there for everyone else. (sorry if this doesn't make sense!) Anyways, it was so nice of her to say such things and even if she didn't mean it I am grateful she said it! (ps, the necklace says "balance")
I betcha if it rained 5 days a week you wouldn't hear me complain! You hear a lot of people saying that they get blue when it is gloomy out but for me, quite the opposite! I mostly love watching from inside on a cozy couch and a blanky BUT I do love being in it as well! When I was a little girl I remember it raining on my birthday and my friends and I hopped into our swimsuits and ran outside to jump on the tramp in the rain....good times!
I hate to even say this one cuz EVERYONE loves Cafe Rio but it is true.... one of my faves.... moving away has made it so it is a real treat when we go back to Utah and get to go. Pork salad please with black beans and no pi co or gauc! The only thing I am not a fan of is when they yell, "FREE MEAL!" yeah sorta makes ya feel like a "frequent diner"
I am all about a GREAT sale and I am not afraid to admit to being a bit of a sale shopper. Especially with my kids clothing cuz there are some killer deals out there to be had! I shop mostly for them at the Gap, Children's Place, Gymboree, and Naartjie and I RARELY pay full price..... there is such pleasure in finding a screaming deal! I consider myself a black belt shopper in that department.
The other day while playing outside with the boys I looked out across the yard and realized how much I love the look of clean sparkling snow.... IT TWINKLES! Such a pretty sight....
My life changed forever when we got a DVR a few years back. I thought when I had kids my Dr. Phil and Oprah days were over. Hmm no wonder I stay up way too late! It could also be considered a bad thing too.... I definitely waste more time because of it. Seems like when I should be heading off to sweet slumber I am either in blog land or watching something on the DVR. So, I guess it is a love/hate relationship.
Something else that I enjoy WAY too much would have to be Diet Coke. My favorite is actually Diet Cherry Coke but I am not THAT picky. I actually like whatever is on sale at the time (there I go again, looking for a sale) I really love it COLD. If it has been sitting very long I try to pon it off on Lane. He doesn't seem as picky as I am.
I got a GREAT birthday gift this year from my sister in law..... I wear it everyday and have people ask me all the time what fragrance I am wearing. It is truly a beautiful scent and I feel like a total woman when wearing it. When Daws smells it on me he always tells me that I smell DELICIOUS! You may need to give me a whiff sometime to see for yourself! It is Flower Bomb by Viktor and Rolf. (Thanks Mel!)
Who doesn't like a yum smelling house? I always seem to have at least 3 wallflowers plugged in at a time. (no worries, i have read the scary stories on the empty ones burning your house down so i am careful) My all time fave has been Brown Sugar and Fig but as of recently I can't get enough of Winter Candy Apple and Sweat Cinnamon Pumpkin. For summer time I really like Fresh Lemonade and Blissful Blackberry. Smells are definitely seasonal don't ya think?
It has been mentioned before but I am a big fan of the Doc. Lane's impersonation is hilarious (and somewhat legit). I think he gives great advice and I agree with MOST of his opinions and ideas.
Anyone that knows me knows that I am sort of a picky eater...but when it comes to treats, sign me up! One of my all time faves has got to be Baked Lays. I love the BBQ and the Sour Cream and Onion.... speaking of, I think I will go get some to munch on now!
Being that I do hair some of my favorite products to use for my own hair would be the Pureology shamp and condition.
For styling products I have been diggen the Big Sexy Hair root pump. (i use that on a ton of clients)
Hands down the best spray shine is Varnish. I spray on the hair OR spray with whatever pomade or wax I am using and I get great results!
Oh and I also really like the Hydrating Halo shampoo and conditioner. Dry climates call for some major hydration!
Since I have had the 2 little bundles of joy in my life my hair went from pretty curly to semi wavy to bendy frizzy. So on days that I go in public or actually do my hair I am always grateful for my Chi. (I secretly want the GHD but don't know if it is worth it when I really do love the chi)
Well, looks like I didn't get to all of them but I am too tired to to go on... I will be back later for the rest of my list..... Merry Christmas EVERYONE!
