hey, santa.

Christmas time is just around the corner.  Do you have your list ready for Santa?  I know I do.  I've included some of my favorite wishes this year.  There's no way we have time to go through the full list, so I'm presenting my short one.  Santa already knows the rest! 

 

1.  Mantis Orchid Women's 26- Inch Bike

2.  Tom's Washed Camo Canvas Women's Classics

3.  Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Episodes I-VI) [Blu-ray] (1977)

4.  Michael Kors Bedford Ostrich Tote

5.  THIS Black Leather Jacket (or something similar)

6.  Timex Unisex Weekender  

7.  Rainbow Unicorn Mug by LennyMud

8.   Yamaha DGX640W Digital Piano 

9.  Mr. T Funko POP Vinyl (and every other Funko POP ever made!)  

10.  Olloclip iPhone Camera Lens System from ThinkGeek

Seriously.  I'm in LOVE with Funko POP Vinyls.  I find myself wanting to buy every single one.  I'm hoping someone will pity me and send me a new one since I need to stop ordering them.  Also, everyone should check out LennyMud on Etsy.  Most awesome mugs ever!! 

Have you been nice this year?  What things are you wishing for this Christmas?  Let me know by leaving a comment.

 

thankful.

I know that many people have taken to Facebook to participate in the 30 Days of Thankfulness, but I didn't.  I never have.  I am, however, incredibly thankful...everyday.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I thought I would discuss the things for which I am truly thankful.

1.  The Amazing Mister.

I've never loved anyone more...

Soon I will share the story of the mister with you.  Soon.  Until then, just know that this man is seriously amazing.  I'm thankful for every day that I get to spend by his side.  He is my most favorite thing ever in the history of favorite things.  I could go on and on about how much I love him...but I'll spare you.

2.   Miss Mattison.
 

Unintentional matchy-matchy.

Thanks to the mister, I am also the "bonus mom" to Miss Mattison Dawn.  This kiddo is awesome.  I'm such a proud mommy & super fan.  You've just got to love a kid that will back you up with the "Oh, oh, ohs" while you're in the car singing Paula Abdul's "Straight Up" at the top of your lungs.  Yes, she's that awesome.

3.  The Parents.

1.  Step-dad, RD    2. Mom    3.  Dad & Laura

I have the blessing of four parents in my life.  All different in their own way, but all amazingly supportive & loving.  I have turned out to be (IMHO) a well-adjusted adult, thanks to them.  I don't know what I would have become had it not been for each of them being a part of my life & loving me.

4.  The Siblings.

My siblings: (clockwise) Chad & Shannon, Cody & Leann, Matt, James & Laci, Shawn & Amanda)

My in-laws:  Ronny & Debbie and Ben & Gina.

Having a slew of brothers and sisters is pretty great.  Especially if you have mine!  You might not, but I count my in-laws as true siblings.  Maybe yours are lame, but mine are awesome.  With that being said, I have 7 brothers (Cody, Chad & Matt and in-laws Shawn, James, Ronny & Ben)  and 6 sisters (Laci & Amanda and in-laws Leann, Shannon, Gina and Debbie)...and I'm thankful for each one of them.    

5.  Being the Awesome Aunt.

The whole crew (l to r): Lucus, Caden, Taytem, Bralyn, Jake, Jazmine, Jonah, Colton, Aaron, Kathryn, Lexy, Gianna, Keith, Hadlee, Kristen, Amanda, Paul, Blake and Tuff.

I absolutely LOVE being an aunt.  I first became an aunt to Aaron at 13.  Now, 20 years later, I am the aunt to 18 (11 nephews & 7 neices).  Aaron, Kathryn, Keith, Kristen, Lexy, Tuff, Jake, Caden, Luke, Colton, Bralyn, Jonah, Tatym, Jazmine, Gianna, Amanda, Paul, & Blake...with one on the way!  AND, I'm a great aunt to little Miss Hadlee!

6.  The Rest of the Gene Pool.

Just a few of my faves:  Granny & Papaw, cousin Angie, Uncle Mike & Carlie, Cousins - Andrew, Nathan, Carleigh & Micah, and Mamaw.

I absolutely love my family.  Every single, crazy one of them.  I'm so thankful that we're such a loving group.  I'm fortunate that I actually look forward to my time with them.  

7.  Super Awesome Friends. 
I've said it before, I'll say it again.  I honestly have some of best friends in the universe.  Of course, I've already filled you all in about that when I wrote about Friendships for Thirty-somethings.  I just couldn't leave them out.  They make my life so much better.
 
8.  Coffee. 

This may seem silly to you, but you just don't understand.  Coffee makes me a better person.  YOU should be thankful for coffee.  It makes me human in the mornings.  Most people are alive today because I had my coffee.

9.  My handy, dandy iPhone.

Again.  Completely valid.  I've been an iPhone user since the 3G first came out.  I'm invested, people.  If you know me, you know that my iPhone is attached to me. Love me, love my iPhone.

10. Music.

Studio work in Tulsa for Rita Fulmer's album.

My outlet.  I'm thankful that my Mom has encouraged my love for music.  She may have resisted the drums for several years, but thankfully she finally gave in when I was 15.  I love music.







What are you thankful for this year?  Let me know in the comments & most of all, have a very Happy Thanksgiving!!

sunday social - week 2.

Wahoo!  I'm rockin' this week's Sunday Social!  Check it out & get linked up!

1. What is currently on your wish list?  This depends on whether we're talking necessity or pure want.  I'm in need of some new clothes...and we're looking to buy a house. I also need a fancy schmancy iPad sleeve. Definitely practical wish list material.  Pure want?  This Yamaha DGX640W Digital Piano.

So I can get back to playing/writing. I've been a slacker lately with no access to a piano.  My guitar is currently out of commission and you can't exactly write and sing from a drum kit. 

2. Share a new iPhone, droid, iPad app that you have recently discovered that we all need.  I don't think I've discovered much of anything lately.  I pretty much stick to my usuals...and CastleVille every now and then.

3. What is a new fall TV show that you have added to your DVR?  Nothing new really.  We currently DVR Sons of Anarchy and Survivor.

4. Share your social media links so we can follow you. (Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, etc) Tell us which is your favorite and why.  You can find me on Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.  I seriously love them all, but Twitter reigns supreme.

5. What is a TV show, movie, or song that you could watch or listen to over and over and never get tired of?  TV show - Friday Night Lights, New Girl, Friends, Sons of Anarchy & The Big Bang Theory.  Movie - Bridesmaids, Iron Man, Tombstone, Hunger Games.  The songs change to much.  No way I could just pick a few....

Come link up with us and get Sunday Social! Meet new friends, comment on new blogs…it's fun!

Until next time...

the soup.

The Soup includes a mixture of all the lovely things that made me *squee* this week! It’s got my favorite geek news, social media posts, and anything other delicious thing that makes me happy. 
So, awaaay we go! 

• Geek Newsy Things: 53 Things Only '80's Girls Can Understand at BuzzFeed (I seriously identify with them all!)  and Star Wars Bloopers From A Long Time Ago...The 70's at The Mary Sue.   
• Favorite Facebook/Instragram Post:  Mr. T always wins.  Hands down.

  

  via @dogsofinstagram

• Favorite Tweet: Of course, a Halloween post would be appropriate.  My friend, Weston, is winning at life.  Love this!  -- "Are you Zelda?" -- +Weston Cantrell 
  
  
  
• Favorite Pin: 
  
  My sister and I watched this movie more times than I can count.  This little David Bowie is just awesome.
  
• Favorite Song:  "This Head I Hold" by Electric Guest
• Favorite Blog Post:  Worthy of the Week at by Corrin at oh hey, what's up?  I always love this series of posts, but this one was full of awesome.
• Something I Learned: No one knows who invented the fire hydrant, because its patent was burned in a fire.
• Wants of the Week: 
  
  Kawaii Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Stationary Set from Word To Your Unicorn. 
  
  Only You Can Prevent the Zombie Apocolypse Tee from thinkgeek.
  
  
  

  
  
  Olloclip iPhone Camera Lens System from thinkgeek.
  What are some things that made you squee this week?  Hit me up or share in the comments.