Home... is where they love you.

I am home at last. It was a long day on the road. I am glad they were not icy or even snowy. They were actually clear as day. The fog was pretty dense in some areas, but Mel just took is slow (very slow) and we eventually made it.

We’ll me home for about a week and I am ready for some major R&R.

I think I have a problem

Today was a beautiful snowy Sunday. It snowed almost all day long. The snowflakes were falling by the dozen. Within minutes the ground was blanketed with a thin fluffy layer of white goodness. The perfect Sunday. All I needed now was the perfect dress to wear to church. Something festive in color. Something that would be warm. And something fun and feminine but not too girlie.

I have many dresses that meet those standards but it wasn’t enough. I just HAD to wear the newest dress in my wardrobe. The dress is beautiful and I felt beautiful in it.

The day was like any other Sunday. I went to church, had a few meeting then came home and had family/house dinner. When the night was over and I was getting ready for bed I went to get a hanger to put my new dress on... I didn't have one. Its then when it hit me. I decided to count how many dresses I have. I just might have too many.

You see I have been on a dress buying spree for the past few years. I knew I was approaching an unhealthy number of how many dresses one should actually own... but I did nothing about it. ha. As I counted the dresses in my closet I thought to myself, “Please don’t be a high number... Please don’t be a high number...” The final count was

twenty-six. That’s right.... 26!!

Oh my goodness. I think I have officially lost it. I have a dress-problem.

The 2nd to last dress in my closet brought back a lot of memories. I bought it back in college in the summer of 2005. The reason this dress is significant is because it was the first dress I had worn since I was 12 or so. This does not help my case at all. That means in 4 1/2 years

I have accumulated 26 dresses. Thats insane.

I feel like a drug addict admitting after years of drug abuse they have a problem. Which obviously I do... but I also don't want to go into ‘dress rehab.’ I love my dresses; every one of them.

(man I sound like they are my children)

Note: The number 26 does not include my 13+ skirts. Boo.

It’s that time of year

That’s right. Its CHRISTMAS time. One of my favorite times of the year. There are so many things I love about this time of year. I love decorating the house. I love shopping for the perfect gift for each person on your list. I love singing Christmas songs while I am in the kitchen cooking/baking. I love the feeling of the crisp air on my lungs during a good snowball fight and I love curling up by the fireplace under a blanket watching a Christmas movie.

My roommates and I have been doing that a lot these days. ABC Family and the Hallmark channel have been rocking our world in that area.

In honor of the times I listed a bunch of holiday movies that I love. Trying to pick a favorite is difficult. Just as I decide on one something about another makes me think I like that one better. Its a vicious cycle. So instead they are all just listed at random. Enjoy.

Elf

A Boyfriend for Christmas

The Holiday

Home Alone (1 and 2 only)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The Polar Express

The Santa Clause

Miracle on 34th Street

White Christmas

Prancer

Mrs. Santa Claus

The Family Stone

A Mom for Christmas

Christmas Every Day

Happy Birthday To Me

My friend Bryce made this little video for me for my birthday

last week and I just thought I would share.

My 25th year

Over the last couple of weeks I have been thinking about my birthday and how I have spent the last year. I would love to say that the saying "one year older makes you wiser" is true. Unfortunately this last year was not that. haha. I am the same obnoxious, loud and hot tempered girl I have always been. The same things frustrate me. The same things irritate me, but each life experience makes me stronger. Needless to say I had a TON of fun this last year. One of the best years ever.

My 25th year was full of a lot of firsts and/or rare acts. I made a list of the top 11 things that

were part of the TON-O-FUN I had this last year. Why 11 you ask. For fun.

1. Experienced my first car crash... oh and it was a goody.

2. Lizard-sat my friend Kirk's Bearded Dragon lizard; Jax.

3. Road Trip to St. George Utah and Las Vegas for the first time.

4.Reached the 2 year mark at Molina Healthcare. I love my job.

5. Went to So You Think You Can Dance.

6. Decided to change it up a little and after 5 years cut my hair short.

Besides the Kate Gosselin and Sarah Palin references I actually quite like it.

7. Became an FBI agent. The revolver and the pistol were

my favorite.

8. Discovered English food. Eating it and cooking it.

9. Rode the Alpine slide for the first time. Fun... Fun... Fun... but so cold.

10. Made a diaper cake. This was fun to learn how to make.

11. Went on the trip of a lifetime. 2 week in England with the best room mates ever.

Halloween Bridal Shower

Lets be honest I will do anything for a party. Give me a theme and I will run with it. Our roommate Allyson will be getting married this week and for her bridal shower we thought we would have... a little fun. And boy did we ever.

Welcome! Bohahaahaaaa....

The menu was full of fun crazy food. I wish I had more time but all it all it tasted good.

Balloons for all.

Allyson is helping me make the Dirt Cups. I was that behind that the guest of honor had to help me with the dessert. You cant tell but the kitchen was ATROCIOUS. There were dishes, pans, bowls, food, wrappers you name it was everywhere.

Melissa did a good job illuminating the room giving it that creepy ambiance.

The table settings were awesome. The goblets we scored at Rite Aid as we picked up condoms for Allyson's gift were killer.

ILLUMINATION

Yes that is a picture of Christ. Don't worry we didn't cover his face.

Next time more balloons.

Martha Stewart can kiss my...

This motion sensored witch went off in the middle of dinner when J.Jo started laughing. Her laugh is that loud, I mean great.

Allyson and our landlord Keri

If this isn't the most white trash picture ever than I don't know what is. They are wearing plastic witches teeth and I think they are trying to look scary but instead they look like lesbians. LOL. I love it.

Carrie and I dishing up the soup.

Group shot. It was a fun night that ended with Allyson opening up "bridal" shower gifts. I thought I wouldn't post those picture in respect to Allyson's shy demeanor. Lets just say we all had a good time.

Congrats Allyson!! We will certainly miss you. If you miss us to much just remember we will always have HAGGIS. Luvs!!!

A little piece of the world that keeps me smiling

This guy is good. He was on So You Think You Can Dance but got ousted when

he couldnt dance ballroom. Obviously... look at what he can do... there is no need for ballroom.

I know this video is super old, but it still makes me laugh every time.

I LOVED this song when it came out and I love the video even more. I was introduced to this this number

about a week ago and I don't think the song will ever be the same again... yet its worth it.

There are so many words that describe how happy this video makes me but nothing comes out because

I cant stop laughing. I should be careful though because some day this could be me. No really it could.