On the 12th Day of Christmas

On the 12th Day of Christmas, I counted my:

14 amazing, life-changing friends! (not all pictured below)

I've been truly blessed with some amazing friends. From my childhood friends to my high school friends to my college friends; these individuals have definitely changed me for the better.

I wasn't able to picture all the friends I hold dear to me heart, but just know I love you all.

And, as a special shout-out, it is my very best friend's birthday today! Happy Birthday Holly! Love you.

On the 11th Day of Christmas

On the 11th day of Christmas, my true love and I appreciated our:

15 minute commute to work. (Well, my 15 minute commute to work)

Mike's commute to work is about 30 seconds since the computer store is down the street from us, (one of the reasons Mike wanted to rent the house) and my commute is pretty simple as well. Not as simple as Mike's, but honestly...who's commute is better than Mike's?

In L.A., having a simple commute is a huge blessing.

When I worked for NBC Universal, I had a 2 hour commute into work. And let me remind you...that 2 hours was just one way. I would spend 4 hours in the car every single day.

So, this Blog Post is a tribute to our amazing commutes to work!

On the 10th Day of Christmas

I'm a little behind due to my Birthday Weekend, but...I'm getting back on track with my Christmas countdown.

On the 10th day of Christmas, my true love and I fantasized about the:

16 places we want visit.

I love to travel! I think traveling is so good for the soul. There is something magical about traveling the world and seeing Heavenly Father's creations first-hand.

Every time Mike and I travel, we reconnect with each other and our fun sides! One day we will have the time (and the funding) to see the all the places on our Vacation List.

On the 9th Day of Christmas

On the 9th Day of Christmas, my true love and I enjoyed...

17 AMAZING Holiday candles from Bath & Body Works

I feel like Bath & Body Works should pay me for how much I gush about their holiday candles! I am slightly obsessed, but with good reasoning. Their scents are so warm and inviting and perfect for the holidays.

My fav's:
Twisted Peppermint
Snow Apple Mint (burning as I post)
Spice
Frosted Cupcake - the absolute best scent ever!

If you haven't tried any of these candles, go out right now and get one. You won't regret it!

My Favorite Brother...

Since I'm finally caught up in my "25 days of Christmas" countdown, I thought I would take a break and pay tribute to my favorite brother on his birthday!
(Pretend this is published on the 8th)

I love Adam's sense of humor, his life advice and his infectious laugh! He constantly amazes me with his talent and knowledge and I am truly proud to be his sister.

Even though he lives far, far away in Boston, I love that we can pick up the phone and feel as though no time has passed.

I love you Adam and Happy Birthday!!

On the 8th Day of Christmas

On the 8th day of Christmas, my true love comes home at:

18:00 (6:00pm)!

I know this one is lame, but in the 24 hour clock, the 18th hour of the day is my favorite. Mike comes home from work and we sit down and talk about our days before we do anything else.

Mike is just a happy, positive person and his personality is contagious!

Plus he is a great listener! I just love him.

On the 7th Day of Christmas

On the 7th day of Christmas, my true love puts up with my:

19 comments a day about getting a dog.

We rent a 2-bedroom house which is perfect for our needs, but our landlord won't allow any pets. I am just dying for a little bulldog! I don't know why, but I think they are the cutest thing ever!

I mean, come on...who can say no to that face?

Thankfully I have a patient hubby who just nods his head and keeps telling me, "one day Baby Girl".

I even have a name picked out...Toby the Bulldog!

Sigh...one day.