15 things on Friday

I'm bringin' it back!

15 reasons I LOVE this time of year...

1. The Holidays!
2. Baby...it's cold outside
3. Peppermint Mocha's
4. Starbucks cups with candy cane straws(a must have)
5. Christmas decorations...I wish it could look like this all year long.
6. Baking...more than usual ;)
7. Candy Canes
8. My house smells like Silver Bells(Scentsy)
9. Christmas shopping - I know it's chaos, but it's fun!
10.Hot tea....candy cane lane and nutcracker sweet....ahhhhhh
11.Sweaters and yoga pants
12.Scarves!
13.Santa ;)
14.Eggnog
15.My family....every single person in my family all in one house at one time...you can feel the love....it's beautiful!

Happy Holidays!

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Here are 15 fun things I do for me....

1. My bookclub - it keeps me reading and once a month I get to meet with some awesome ladies.
2. Coffee dates - the kids get to play...mommies get to drink coffee and have adult conversation.
3. Pedicures - I love to have my feet pampered.
4. Music time - everyday at 6:00 the kids and I turn on the music and dance...just because
5. Quiet time - sometimes I wake up before everyone else and drink my coffee in silence.
6. Off the clock - At 9pm I stop what I'm doing and I read or watch tv. I'm on call if the kids need me, but everything else waits until morning.
7. Wine - at the end of a long day it's nice to unwind with a glass of wine.
8. Girls night out! You can appreciate your job as a SAHM when you get to let loose now and then.
9. My blog!
10.Date nights - I lovelovelove one-on-one time with my handsome husband!
11.Grocery shopping alone - every other week I leave the kids with daddy, grab some starbucks, and go grocery shopping ALONE! It's lovely!
12.Days of our lives....there I said it...yes I do watch it....I have for 12 years. Thank you Tivo!
13.Cooking - I love cooking and it's a great stress reliever for me.
14.Workout - Ok...so maybe it's not fun, but it makes me feel good.
15.Shopping! who doesn't love that?

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Here are 15 favorites...


1. Favorite foods: Mexican & Chinese
2. Favorite books: Twilight & A Time Traveler's Wife
3. Favorite movies: Steel Magnolias & The Notebook
4. Favorite magazines: In Touch, Cooking Light, & SHAPE
5. Favorite seasons: Fall & Winter
6. Favorite shows: Brothers & Sisters, Parenthood, Teen Mom, & Modern Family
7. Favorite restaurants: El Rosal, The Cheesecake Factory, and many many more.
8. Favorite smells: Rain, coffee, the ocean, suntan lotion, and baking
9. Favorite pastime: baking, cooking, reading, listening to music, playing with my kids, and snuggling.
10.Favorite stores: Trader Joe's & Costco
11.Favorite items: Rosebud Salve from Sephora and my world market travel mug.
12.Favorite perfume: Fantasy by Britney Spears
13.Favorite sports team: San Francisco 49ers
14.Favorite holiday: Christmas
15.Favorite guilty pleasure: Wine and Chocolate

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15 things that drive me bonkers!

1. When people smack their gum or food....it drives me NUTS!
2. Bad customer service - If you can't be nice...you shouldn't be working in customer service.
3. Slow drivers in the fast lane...there are 3 lanes for a reason.
4. When I forget the one thing I went to the store for...usually diapers.
5. CLUTTER!!!
6. When my dvr cuts off the last few minutes a show.
7. When strangers would rub my pregnant belly....why oh why would you do that?
8. People at the movie theater that talk during the movie.
9. When I tell David something multiple times and he doesn't remember....love you hun!
10.Traffic jams caused by people slowing to look at an accident.
11.When ABC get me hooked on a new show and then cancels it after 5 episodes.
12.LOST! It never makes sense and yet I keep watching.
13.Being late, but I usually am.
14.When I'm writing a post and my son turns off the computer, but I love him.
15.When my kids get picked on! Don't like it...never will.

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Here are 15 things that make me laugh....

1. Watching my 4 yr old and 1 yr old wrestle
2. Will Ferrel
3. Watching the office
4. David
4. When people trip/fall....I know it's mean,but I can't help it
5. Wedding toasts
6. Infomercials
7. When babies first learn to walk
8. Watching certain people argue...sorry can't name names
9. When Kaylee asks me where I bought my shirt because it's so cute
10.MODERN FAMILY!!! Hilarious!
11.When I look back on my day....
12.Listening to Kaylee talk about her day
13.Watching Evan dance
14.David's laugh....it's so funny that it makes me laugh
15.Chelsea Handler

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Here are 15 reasons that Daddy is amazing....

1. He makes video games
2. He wakes up early every other morning to let mommy sleep ;)
3. He makes a yummy breakfast
4. He rushes home to see his family
5. He makes us laugh like no one else can
6. He has more patience than anyone I've ever met..seriously..I don't know how he does it
7. He tells great stories
8. He makes the best snacks
9. He's a great date at a tea party
10.He loves animated movies
11.He gives the best hugs and kisses
12.He's a scorpion hunter....we haven't seen one in months
13.He doubles as a tickle monster
14.He makes us smile when we are sad
15.He's an incredible role model and we are so very proud of him.

Happy Fathers Day DJWeb! We love you to the moon and back again!

15 things on Friday

Now that I am finally settling back into the real world, I can start posting again. I'll start with my Friday Fifteen.

Here are 15 things that are always in my pantry....

1. Goldfish crackers
2. Animal crackers
3. Cereal, usually cheerios
4. Organic oatmeal from Costco
5. Tortilla chips
6. Alphabet pasta
7. South beach protein bars, these are great for breakfast on the go
8. Popcorn
9. Cake mix, for my little baker.
10.Veggie straws
11.Whole wheat bread
12.Natural peanut butter
13.Onion soup mix, I use this in many recipes.
14.Nutrigrain bars
15.Green tea

15 things on Friday...on Saturday AGAIN!

15 things that Kaylee is great at....

1. Cuddling
2. Ear twiggling...she made up the word herself
3. Playing dress up
4. Hosting a tea party
5. Coloring
6. Riding a bike
7. Jumping jacks
8. Dancing
9. Making people laugh
10.Telling stories
11.Making cupcakes
12.Eating cupcakes
13.Being a big sister
14.Playing at the park
15.Melting Mommy and Daddy's heart

15 things on Friday...on Saturday

15 things I want to do this summer

1. HAWAII!!!!
2. Take the kids to a water park.
3. See Eclipse opening day!
4. Take the kids to the zoo.
5. Diamondback games!
6. Have lots of BBQ's
7. Go to the Childrens Museum more often.
8. Take Kaylee to Enchanted Island Amusement Park
9. Teach Kaylee how to swim
10.Sign Evan up for Little Gym
11.More datenights!
12.Visit our friends in southern California
13.Find hot pink heels!
14.Sex and the City 2!
15.Landscape my backyard...it needs love

15 things on Friday

I'm late on this because I was at Disneyland last Friday. In honor of that here are 15 things I enjoyed at Disneyland!


1. Seeing my family
2. Celebrating my cousins upcoming wedding!!!!!
3. Fun rides!
4. California Adventure....tower of terror & california screamin'...AWESOME!
5. Buying souveniers for my kids and hubby....I was on a mission.
6. Yummy drinks ;)
7. I enjoyed seeing all of the kids so happy and excited.
8. Good food!
9. The weather was great!
10.The videos and pictures that David sent me all day...thanks babe! You're the best!
11.I love the energy at Disney, it's just a happy place
12.The colors! There are so many beautiful colors everywhere you turn.
13.Looking for hidden Mickey's
14.I lost a pound from all the walking...lol
15.Making wonderful memories with the amazing women in my family!

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15 things I love...

1. My family
2. San Francisco
3. The ocean
4. Rainy days
5. Thunderstorms
6. Coffee
7. Reading a good book
8. Snuggling
9. Date nights
10.Wine
11.Hearing my kids laugh
12.Dessert
13.Shopping
14.Pajamas
15.Cooking