here's the deal.

We're undergoing some blog maintenance right now. And by "we," I am of course referring to my whole team of writers and editors and designers and all of those people under me. The peasants is what I like to call them.

So just excuse me for a bit while I get this little layout figured out. It might be a while because I want need to go make some brownies. it's been one of those days. and by one of those days, I mean that dinner was a disaster and the mashed potatoes I made somehow managed to look identical to Malt-O-Meal. 

If I knew I had to cook for the rest of my life, I might die. oh wait...

And in parting, I will leave you with these serious notes.

sums up this fine Sunday. 

Sometimes even 600%! But that percentage does not pertain to the the malt-o-meal mashed potatoes.
That was real life.

I can't testify for the beer and liquor, but I am here to tell you that the toothpaste/oj mix will getcha.

let that be a lesson.

so tell me... how did your Sunday dinner turn out?
don't really. I might get mad. now excuse me while I eat an entire pan of brownies. 

words of strength.

I have written about my testimony of the LDS church in previous posts, but today I was inspired by this adorable little lady to share some more.

This video came to me in a time of need, and I have watched it countless times since then.

Here it is. I hope you love it as much as I do.

More of my testimony and religion here, here and here.

xo.

Happiness is...

Taylor Swift's new album that will be out on October 22. That's 9 weeks and 5 days from now. And you better believe I watched her live web chat where she made the announcement, all while cooking dinner. So yes, I do consider myself an expert in multitasking.

ps. if you haven't heard it, here is her new single. Can you say girl anthem? hollaaa. [And let's be honest, they aren't her greatest lyrics but like that even matters right now.]

Sweaters. scarves. layering. boots. I need fall to happen sooner. (this subject seems to be a reoccurring theme on my blog).

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baby girl knows what I'm talking about.
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The Christmas card that I started working on three weeks ago. So I get a little ahead of myself.

All things hearts. I'm a sucker for hearts.

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oh and hot chocolate. I'm a sucker for that, too. 

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My secret stash of baby clothes that I have purchased on sale over the past couple of years.

The dresser I bought for $5 at the thrift store and fixed up. Not to mention, my recent success at thrift/antique stores. We are currently using said dresser to put our TV on because we haven't bought an entertainment center. So I can't take pictures to put up due to the dresser being surrounded by Xbox cords. oh the joys.

The comeback of hair bows. I've been waiting for this since age 7.

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The progress and positive changes I have been making in my life. Another post about this to come later.

and let's just throw in these last two outfits. just for kicks.

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so that's that.

xoxo

Tosh