Merry Christmas!

From us 'Hot Messes' to you. Hope you all have a very luxury day and remember the true meaning of Christmas.

I need to join D&B Anonymous.

I have an addiction and I just can't help it. The other night my mother and I went down to Dillards to do some Christmas shopping. The Dooney's were on sale, but when I figured out that they were 60+% off, it wasn't a question of 'should I' it was 'which one'. I found this really cute black one with fancy, multi-colored ducks. I also got the matching wallet, just because I wanted to. I also talked my mom into buying me the matching umbrella. She did and I am getting it for Christmas along with the other D&B bag that she bought me.

I seriously almost had an anxiety attack because I just wanted to buy all of them. Problems.

On another note, the backlight on my alarm clocked stopped working last week. Technically it still worked as an alarm, but when I saw this at the Target i just had to buy it. I think it was a very good decision even though my sisters relentlessly teased me about it.

In conclusion, I just like to buy myself Christmas presents because it's fun. Do you buy yourself presents too?

You've had a Birthday, shout Hooray!

Gabby turned 14 today. I distinctly remember the day she was born and it seems like just yesterday.

Here she is with our adopted sister, Kim. We went to Winger's and had a fun night with about 15 of her closest friends. (Let me just say that I'm glad I'm not a teenager anymore.)

Happy Birthday, Gabs. I love you!

Oh, Archie.

I am loving this cd. Homeboy sings like an angel. I feel like I am cheating a little bit on my all time favorite Christmas cd.

I just love this kid,

* Please hold ALL applause to the end, or the performer may refuse to go on.

A very Danilee Christmas:

I decorated my room for Christmas. I think that it looks very luxury.

My mom got me these two cute ornaments last year. Cupcakes, pink, sparkles. What's not to love?

When I grow up and have a house of my own, I will get this tree. Also, I will decorate the outside of my house in pink and green lights. (I don't really care if the gentleman I live with doesn't approve of the color scheme, he can go decorate his own house if he wants to.)

Dear Shacklyn,

Love, Danilee

Dear Michael,
I just love you. I mean come on, that voice, those eyes, you just
drive a girl crazy.
I admit that at first I was a little skeptical about your new song
'Haven't met you yet' but after having listened to it numerous times I
think it's adorable. My favorite line:

'I might have to wait, I'll never give up I guess it's half timing and
the other half's luck. Wherever you are, whenever it's right you'll
come out of nowhere and into my life.'

(Honestly, SO cute)

I'm sorry that I ever said I didn't like your new cd. I really do like
it now. Thanks for being such a musical genius.

Love,
Danilee

Turkey Day plans.

Pretty much every day for the past 2 weeks I have gotten a phone call from my Life Coach asking me if I was coming for Thanksgiving.

YES!!!!! I'm coming. I'll be arriving in Long Beach at 7:13 on Wednesday evening*. I expect a sign and balloons and lots of excitement. (Who knows when the rest of my family will be arriving, they have commitment issues.)

*WHY am I flying during this CRAZY time of year?

(P.S. Dear Jenn Jenn, PLEASE come to Utah for Christmas. WE MISS YOU!!!!!)

These are a few of my favorite things...Toddler edition.

I don't have kids, nor do I plan on having them for quite a few years, but sometimes I like to buy things that are marketed toward kids.

I 'love' the smell of this lotion. It's so light and fresh. It just is really luxury.
And, I love this cereal. But, I don't eat it in a bowl with milk. I'll put some in a plastic baggy and munch on it on my way to work in the morning. (Just like a 2 year old. Nice.)

Ok, so now you can go buy these things for your kids (or yourself if you feel so inclined.)

Maya Angelou

I got this as an email the other day and loved it. I want to frame all of these quotes and hang them on my walls.

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was 'exciting...'

Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day.....like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first. The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this:
'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'

'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.'

'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'

'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'

'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'

'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back...'

'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.'

'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.'

'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.'

'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn..'

'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'

You can have your people call my people.

I've hired a personal assistant.

I have found that I work so much, I don't have time to do things like: go shopping, plan vacations or make my bed.

I am so busy I barely even have time to sleep.

I came to the genius conclusion that I need someone to do all of these things for me.

Celebrities have assistants, so why shouldn't I?

I made a phone call bright and early this morning, and my 5 pm tonight I had hired someone.

Basically my whole life I have wished that I could boss someone around and have them do whatever I want. Now, my dreams have come true.

Who did I hire you might ask?

This girl:

I've pretty much always told her what to do, but now I'm just going to pay her to do so.

This may be the best idea I've ever had. EVER.

Today:

This gentleman turns 1 year older.

Peter, what do you call that guy who comes to your house and lays those ceramic things on your floor?

Haha, Happy Birthday cuz.

Christmas List.

Dear Santa,

I'd be a really happy girl if I found this underneath the tree on Christmas morning.

Xoxo,

Danilee

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

It snowed today. But, not like white, fluffy, pretty snow. It was like cold, bone-chilling, icy snow. Eww. So, I decided to be helpful and get out the Christmas decorations. It may be a bit early, but whatever. I also decided that I wanted to make sugar cookies. Please keep in mind that the last time I had 3 assistants and used a cookie mix. This time I did everything from scratch (it was hard).

So anyway, making the cookies isn't much fun, but decorating them is rather luxury. We had neon food color so luckily I got to make pink and green cookies. Awesome.



Anything with pink and sprinkles makes me totally happy.
These two HTM's refused to help me with any of the baking process, but they made sure they were around when it came time to eat fancy cookies. They're special.

P.S. I was just reading through a few blog entries from last year and I used to be a lot funnier. What happened?

HTM.

Sometimes you just feel like nothing is going away. No matter how hard you try, things just don't seem to work out the way you thought they would. Today is one of those days. I'm so over to it.

The end.

Confession

I may be watching the Kardashian wedding extravaganza right now. And, I may be a tiny bit jealous of the fabulousness. Whatever. When Kyle and I get married it will be 10x as luxury.

Sent from my iPhone

In a perfect world...

My life coach often says that she wishes we could all just be together all of the time. I agree with this. It would make life so much more fun. I miss the kids so much I can hardly stand it. Maybe y'all should come to Utah for Christmas?!?! I think that would be a good decision.

Love Note

On the fence,

I really want to love this cd, but I'm not really feeling it so much. I'll keep listening though just because I 'love' his voice. (Also, I'm a little freaked out by the look on his face on the cover.)