Friday Letters

Dear 2013,

I've got a good feeling.

Please deliver.

Dear Car,

You've been washed, and after a year your handsfree bluetooth option finally works.

If only I had known that four digit code ten months ago when I bought you. 

It would have saved me hours of speaker phone...

Dear Girls in White Dresses,

A very good book.

I recommend reading it.

Quick, entertaining, and relatable.

Dear Weekend,

You're here again.

Love this.

If only every week had only three work days.

Dear 'The Bachelor',

 You're starting soon.

I'm not excited at all.

Just kidding, I can't wait. I love that cheesy show.

Dear Boyfriend,

Thanks for recording JP and Ashley's wedding, 

turning it on, and tucking me in bed to watch it.

You're the best.

Dear Ski Season,

You're here!!!

Friday Letters

 For your viewing pleasure, and action Christmas picture.

First, if you're thinking gosh that's a dumb picture, you're totally right.
Second if you think the pillow on the couch are fugly, you're totally right again.
It's a work in progress okay. New couch is 2013 purchase.
Anyways...
 I got him the smoker he had been wanting,
and no I am not competing for girlfriend of the year award.
Somehow I have a feeling that all meats I consume in 2013
will be smoked in some way, shape, or form.

Dear NYE,

Two four day weekends in a row.

#lovethis

Dear New Tires,

The money I spent on you would look a lot better hanging in my savings account, hanging in my closet, or on my feet. But hey, gotta be safe right??

Dear Christmas,

Wow. You're gone.

Dear Kindle,
Three books waiting, and a weekend at the cabin.
#imsmiling

Dear Dinner with JQ,

So great to see you. It's been WAYYYY too long!!!

Let's do this more often.

Or lets plan a trip.
Now that I think about it.

planning a trip is the only option.

Dear Zoey+Snow,

Cutest thing ever.
Video coming soon

Dear House,

You're finally coming together.
 Looking more finished.
I love this.

Dear Nadine,

I'm sending all my good vibes to you, Nav, and Archie man.

You need them.

Friday Letters

Dear Christmas Shopping,

After this weekend, I'll be done. I promise.

Dear life as an Auntie,

I can't wait. May can't come soon enough. 

Dear Week,

You flew by. I likey.

Dear This is 40,

I hope you're as funny as your trailer looks.

Watch here.

Dear Zoey, 

One of these days you'll be able to pee without someone watching right?

You're such a weird do. 

I love you unconditionally regardless.

Dear 2012,

Where did you go?

Wasn't I just in Vegas for New Years yesterday? 

P.S. That was fun, don't need to do it again though

Hope you all have a great weekend!!!

Friday Letters

Dear Blogs I Stalk,

This made me laugh.

Dear Nadine,

Thank you.

Dear Manicure,
This gel stuff is for reals. I got my second one this week.
And feel great about it.

Dear Gettin' Active,
I was true to my word. Four pre work work outs this week. Loving this.

Dear Taboo,
Such a weird show. If you haven't watched. Try it out.

Dear PSL,
We're trying the K cup version at the office, they just don't compete with Starbucks.

Dear Life,
Oh, exciting stuff in store.

Dear Roomba Jar,
We've reached the $120 mark. Only $200 more to go.

Dear Zoey,
You're adorable. Look at this.

Rainy weekend in store for us.
But it's a weekend none the less.
Enjoy.

Friday Letters

Dear Pattern Mixing,

I'm a virgin, be kind.

Dear Pizza Dinner,

We've had four different pizzas this week. And I am totally okay with it. Pizza never lets me down.

Dear Gel Manicure,

Remember my first manicure from this post?? Well they still looks awesome great. I'll be getting a new one next week. Don't even worry about it.

Dear Zoey, 

You're getting better. One step forward three steps back. But progress is progress. I'll take it.

Dear Pitch Perfect,

You were even better the second time. Find review here. Congrats, I will be investing once it comes out in stores.

Dear Guest Room,

Welcome back!!! Hard to believe how much stuff used to be stored in there.  Looks so great clean and put together!!!

Dear Mom, 

It's totally normal to text children at 3:30am when you go to work :( Not. But I am so happy that you are going to have weekends off.  No one deserves it more than you.

Dear Nadine,

Archie is adorable. He'll be big before you know it. Enjoy it.

Dear Lazy Weekend,

I think I'll do Christmas Shopping, some 'chores', and read. 

How awesome do I sound???

Friday Letters

 

Dear Summer Dress Turned Fall,

Not sure we got it quite right this time. Lets try it again next week.

To review- Summer dress + jacket or sweater + tights + boots = fall outfit right????

Dear Awesome J. Simpson Boots,

(Pictured above)

You are a great fall addition. Thanks for finding me.

Dear Zoey,

Sorry we just didn't want any baby Zoeys. I really hope the new bed and toys we got you makes up for your cone and your pain :/.

Dear Gas Prices,

Did you really have to drop 30 cents the day after I filled up? That's just rude.

Dear Car,

Did you have a sleepover IN the garage last night? Guess all that work paid off :)

(see post here)

Dear Pumpkin Bread,

You are delicious, even with chocolate chips. Good thing the recipe makes two loaves.

Dear Running,

We're hanging out next week. Ill be gettin' active. Watch out.

Dear Mira,

Yay for coffee today!

Dear Bond,

Nov. 9th. I am already excited!!!

Dear Boyfriend,

Thanks for the date night this week. But even more so, thanks for being so patient with me all the time. Not sure how you do it. I love you. 

Dear Accent Table,

Welcome Home. You look awesome. 

Dear Short Friday,

Cheers to the weekend.

Friday Letters

Dear Nadine,

I'm excited for your puppy, and our plans.

This is going to be great.

(Nadine and I above Boston, May 2011)

Dear Weekend of Nothingness,

I am 100% ready for you.

Bring It On (and maybe I'll watch that movie!!!)

Although I am probably going to try to download Pitch Perfect.

Remember how much I loved it from this post?

Dear Old Navy Skirt,

You rock my world.

Thanks for making me look like a fancy grown up.

(Pictures to come this week, keep your eyes peeled)

Dear Zoey,

You make me smile.

Dear Home Grown Tomatoes,

Such a nice flavor for bruschetta.

Thanks Scott for the thoughtful homegrown gift.

Dear Christmas Shopping,

Ready or not, here I come.

I am going to be so on top of it this year.

Dear Apple Pie,

You should be sitting on my counter right now.

Weekend of nothingness, change of plans.

Baking was just added to our agenda.

Happy Friday Ladies.

I hope it was a good one.

Friday Letters

Dear Zoey,

Glad you like your duck so much that it's now headless. 

Dear Thursday,

Great news came.

 More to come on this later.

Dear Wednesday Morning Run,

I can't believe I tripped on uneven pavement and fell flat on my face. 

That's just embarrassing. 

But you can't get me down, I was right back up and finished my three miles.

Dear Giants,

That'll do boys, that'll do.

Dear Lion King,

Thanks for being on TV last week. Made my night. I forgot how great it feels to sing along.

Dear Dishwasher,

Is it bad that there is only two of us, and we need two of you???

Next house for sure. Double.

Dear Fall Weather, 

You arrived. 

About. Darn. Time.

Dear Anti Lock Breaks,

You work well. 

Tested you this morning and safely avoided bumper to bumper contact.

The person in front of me wasn't so lucky :(

Dear Life,

You're keepin' it real.

Friday Letters

Dear Britney,

You look like a hot mess on the X Factor. When did this happen? You should probably look into washing your hair before the show.

Dear Friday,

Here already, thank you.

Dear Blue Angles, 

We meet again this weekend. Great news.

Dear Bikram Yoga,

We're three sessions in and although I can't say that I found my inner 'Zen', I am love how stretched our I feel. I think I'll keep going.

Dear Nadine,

Thanks for taking my challenge HERE. (If you missed out, see my challenge here). I love you support. Always.

Dear Old Navy,

Bad things happened last weekend. End of Story there.

Dear Roots,

So you're telling me it's time for fall low lights?? Ugh, fine I'll oblige probably next month, until then please try and camouflage yourself for me. 

Dear Vests,

Are you suddenly in? All my style crushes have been rockin' you recently. (Here, here, here, and here).

Dear Uggs,

I've never owned a pair, or even a knock off pair. I have ALWAYS been again you. But you're looking more comfortable and comfortable as the years go on. This year we might be buddies. I'll keep you posted.

Welcome LIY Visitors

Dear LIY visitors, 

Welcome to my blog!!!

If you followed me, you'd know a lot about me, you'd know I'm a local gal, who loves skinny jeans (jeggings), and just got a puppy , BUT you'd also know Fridays I normally write letters.

One could say for lack of creativity, but others (me) could say because it's fun and I always have letters to write, but don't we all...

Regardless. Welcome.

Now you may think I wore yellow and a fabulous necklace in honor of Erin, and you may or may not be right, but I'll let you decide.  

If you want the truth, you'll have to read the end of this post.

Now Back to the Good Stuff.

Riddle me this:

"Don't Sweat the Petty things, and don't pet the Sweaty Things"

my 'High School' boyfriend (long story)  ALWAYS said this.

I thought it was DUMB until I went to BIKRAM YOGA for the first time on Wednesday.

WARNING: IT IS NO JOKE YOU, WILL SWEAT YOUR B**** OFF

So that was my something new this week.

If you want to read about other new things I have tried, this post is a fun one.

What else is happening in my life?
Well I've finally got on this Old Navy boat.

You know the one everyone, who is anyone is talking about (here, here, and here)

A couple of weeks ago I wanted some ON goodies (read here), and scored this dress, but I'm heading back this weekend on a mission for that $19 shirt Erin oodeled about.
I also think I want this gem to wear with boots (sans fur).

This weekend we had grand plans of doing something fun, because last weekend I was stuck in the office both days last weekend, but we'll likely just end up cleaning the garage (already started, currently have all the contents of the garage across the ENTIRE backyard) which is such a grown up thing to do, but once it's done it will be nice, and organized which will be such a relief.
The perks for being an adult, sometimes are less than thrilling.

So any hootsie tootes (I always wonder if you read this the way I say it, guess  a vlog may be in my future, although I am way scared of how weird I would look and sound).

Thank you for dropping by today.

And the answer to the question is no, I did not intentionally wear yellow and fabulous necklace in honor or Erin, although I'd like to think I was that clever and organized, but I'm just not. The shirt was a $7.38 super sale find at Target, I'm just obsessed with that place, and the necklace made my outfit look fancier than it was.

Happy Weekend.

P.S. 
Come 5:30 this will be happening.
And maybe a glass of wine, or three.

Friday Letters

Dear Weekend,

For lack of a better works. 

TGIF.
Oh wait, I work tomorrow (@7am).

Buzz Kill.

Dear Elephant Mug,

You make every hot beverage taste better.

Probably because you are just too darned cute!!!

Dear Cold, 

That's enough.

Just go AWAY.

Dear Ice Cream,

We're 4/4 this week, dare we go for 5/5??

Dear Costco,

I am really considering the automatic sweeper you are featuring.

If it picks up dog hair, as well as you claim it does, I'm sold.

Next time I have $300 extra bucks laying around that I don't have the urge to spend on cute clothes and shoes, (likely never) I'll invest.

Dear PSL,

 Because I work tomorrow, and it's the weekend, and I am sick.

We have a (venti) date tomorrow.  

Dear DSW,

I used my birthday rewards this week.

On a pair of shoes I'd never thought I'd buy, but I am branching out.

Stay tuned to see them.

Dear Fall,

90 weather doesn't make me think of fall.

Nor does it let me dress like it, hurry and get here!!!

Sorry to bore you all with Friday Letters, but these are sometimes just notes for my sanity.

So thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have a fabulous weekend :)

Friday Letters

Dear Birthday,

You've come and gone. Thanks for treating me well. Let's hope 24 is just as fabulous!

Dear Niners,

You ready for us this weekend? We're ready for some NFL!!!

Dear Mom,

Apple pies are best when you make them. I am certain this will always remain true.

Dear Stephy,

Happy Birthday

Dear Petco,

Business hours are for business people. You should open earlier so business people like me can go before work to avoid going after and hitting traffic on the way home. Grr

Dear Carrots,

I love the way you crunch!!! So satisfying!

Dear Target,

I now have a leopard shoe for every season!!! Can you blame a girl?

Dear End of Summer Sniffle,

Go away.

Friday Letters

Dear 30 work hours in two days,

Come as go seamlessly please and thank you!!

Dear Kate Spade,

Thanks for the cute phone covers. I love my new one!!! And only $7 on Amazon!

Dear Highlights,

How did you grow out so fast??? Two words. No. Bueno.

Dear Homemade Jamba Juice,

You were simply delicious. I might need to work on my portion size. 32 ounces was a tad much!!!

Dear Safeway Gas,

I just filled my entire tank for $50. I love that club card discount, and the four households (mine, brothers, parents, and family friend) that use the same number (parents) because I reap all the gas rewards!!!!

Dear Mom,

I was just thinking of the years when we didn't get along so hot. That was so long ago, and boy have rimes changed. Thanks for sticking it out with me. I appreciate the friendship we have now.  You are so helpful!!!  Your patience was worth it!!!!

Dear September?

How did you creep up so fast?

Happy Weekend!!

Gals and Dolls!!

Friday Letters

Dear Kara,

Happy 30th Birthday.  I hope I have a cake as sparkly and fabulous when I am the thirty, fabulous, and thriving (name that movie). I'm happy I could be there with you!!!

Dear White Jeans,

You always find a way to make it on the blog. Sneaky, sneaky.

Dear 70 hour Work Week Ahead,

I'm so ready for you to come and go with no problems.  Please do as I say.  And note to self: Proceed with Caution!!!

Dear Mid Twenties,

I am so not ready for you. I liked being early twenties.  Birthday, I can't believe you're about to come around again.  How do you always sneak up on me???

Dear Zoey,

If you had a former life, you would have been a fish.  Who knew a dog could love the water as much as you do?  One habit I could live without is peeing in the pool.

Dear Group Dealz,

This is such a cute necklace. Why did Lily have to introduce me to your cute, thirty, and fun world (here)?  Do I really need another enticing email flooding my inbox? The coral color would be the one I'd choose.  Is this what one would call a mini bauble??

Dear Quakers Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal,

No other flavor compares. End of Story.

Dear Fall,

I'm ready. Let's go. Bring it!!!

Dear Pumpkin Spice Latte,

You are my weakness. I really hope that I can attempt to contain myself when you arrive.  I wish they made you in a 'light' version.  Unfortunately they don't :(

Happy Friday :)

Friday Letters

Dear Week,

You flew by!!! Thanks for passing with such ease :)

Dear Glen and Maddy,

I'm happy you are finally going to Portland. I know you will both love it- be sure to eat at Voo Doos and go to the Saturday market :)

Dear Safeway,

That was the longest line I've ever seen in a Thursday. Totally worth it for these beautiful friends. Can you believe they were only 2.99?

Dear Zoey,

I wrote about you yesterday. But your growin' too fast!!!

Dear Target,

Thanks for this on sale skirt $10.08, yes please!! And see that Bauble Necklace???

Dear Group Dealz,

 Thanks for finally sending my bauble necklace that I bought over three weeks ago.  I was beginning to lose faith, thinking maybe you were not a legitimate site.  Thanks for proving me wrong.

Dear Emily Giffin,

I LOVE every single book you write.  Thank you.

Dear Back Yard Fire Place,

Awesome. Is all I have to say. This is going to be SO much fun for family, friends, BBQ, etc.  I can't wait to share you with others for many more years to come. 

Dear Bloggers,

Thanks for all you inspiration and fun posts. Makes me happy every day :)

Happy Friday All, Hope the Weekend Holds Some Fun Plans!!!

Friday Letters

Dear Summer Sniffles,

Go Away!! You are NOT fun :(

Dear Bring Your Puppy To Work Days,

I love days like these.  So great. So fun. Makes the day pass by sooooo much faster.

 

Dear Mom and Dad,

Can't believe your moving today? Remember when I told you that they were moving away from my childhood house?? That day is Today.  

Dear Boyfriend,

Great idea to bring Mom and Dad pizza and beer after a long day of moving.  I know they appreciate the gesture, so thoughtful. You rock.

Dear Puppy Play Date,

This really made me feel like a parent. But Zoey had sooooo much fun playing, swimming, and chasing Bandit and Rocket around it was great.  Even better, she passed out for the entire afternoon.

  

Dear Blog World,

You've totally inspired me to be more fashionable. I know I am not, and it is a constant work in progress.  That being said on sniffly days like today, when all I want to wear is something comfy, I feel like I have failed your cuteness standards.  I'll keep working on it. I love following everyone to get some new trendy ideas.

Dear Brave,

The plot was totally different than I anticipated, but it was a really good movie.  Disney comes through again.  Also I loved her hair, seriously good texture and volume!

Friday Letters

Dear Brad Paisley,
You were better in person than I thought you would be, and My Band Perry you rocked as per usual.  Great Thursday Night!!!!

Dear Boyfriend,

If you would like to get me an early birthday present, cough cough, these would be perfect!!! Size 9!!! P.S. They are only on sale 'til the 5th, just sayin'.

Dear Concealer,

Thanks for making me look like attempted sleep last night.  Ever so kind of you.

Dear Zoey,

You DO NOT like the gentle leader we got you, but it makes our walks much more enjoyable, so guess what it's staying.

Dear Brother,

I love that you sent me this cool photo you took.  It made me smile.  Also I love that sharing things from far away is so easy these days, what did we ever do before iPhones???

Dear Kindle, 

It's high time we spend more time together.  Weekend watch out.

Dear Laundry Basket,

You've done it again, one week and you're over flowing.  We're only two people, HOW does this happen every.single.week?

Friday Letters

Dear Yesterday,

You were a fun, but today will be better because...

Dear State Fair,

We're coming back tonight!

Photo booth round two, I think so!!!

Dear Summer Ales,

You complete any and every summer evening.

Dear Hair,

Next week you'll have a fresh look, goodbye dishwater roots. Hair appointment always excite me.

Dear Skinny Dress Pants,

You were such a good investment! 

Dear Hydration,

You're a tough cookie.  I am trying so hard to keep up, but I don't always have success.

Dear Ann Hathaway,

I have confidence you'll be amazing in the Dark Night Rises.

Dear Linds,

I am bummed I can't make it to your white coat ceremony, but am complimented to have received an invitation. Can't wait to call you Dr. 

Friday Letters

Dear Boyfriend,

I did nothing to deserve the random flowers you sneakily bought for me while I was at work. You are too much sometimes.  When I ate breakfast at the table right next to them, they made me feel special, as you always do.  Thanks for bringing me yet another reason to smile today. I love you.

Dear Tim and Kenny,

Are you ready for my guest appearance at your concert on Sunday? It should be a good time.  I tweeted and said I was heading your way, so I don't try to act shocked when I arrive.  Also I have seen you two separately and you both were great.  I am excited to see what you two up might bring.

Dear Stephy,

Less than a month 'til your wedding.  I am getting excited, but really need a dress to wear.  I am sure you are worrying about every single little detail, because it's only natural, but it will be perfect. (Remember her bachelorette party, read about it here)

Dear BMW,

Thanks for washing my car, and not charging me for my oil change.  I am not sure how I got out of your shop without spending a gazillion dollars, but I am not complaining.  Also you vacumed the floor mats? I haven't even done this (terrible to admit), although I've only had you since April.  Can we make a deal that my experience with you is always this affordable and enjoyable??

Dear Nordstrom, 

Your SERIOUS sale is coming up. I am scared.  Maybe you'll have a cute dress on sale that I can wear to the wedding mentioned above?...  Also please don't have a Kate Spade purse that I love on sale, or else I might just have to buy it.

Dear Little Mermaid,

Such a great performance last night.  I must say, I was a bit rusty on your plot line which is embarrassing to admit,  but I still knew every word to every song, so cut me some slack.  It did make me want to go to Disneyland a little bit.  There is just something about Disney that is so magical.

Friday Letters

Dear Icee,

You were exactly what I needed, and I didn't even know it until I saw the machine in the window. Thanks for the refreshment on such a hot summer day!

Dear Last Minute Decision to have a 5 Day Weekend,

I was thinking about you for a while, and you finally got the best of me, and I asked for the days off. You were right though, it was a brilliant idea. I'm only two days in, and have no regrets.

Dear Cabin,

It's been super fun!

Dear Zoey,

We all knew you'd love the mountains.

So glad you're with us!

Dear Second Pedicure in Two Weeks,

Vegas was not easy on my feetsies, and this seeming irrational self indulgence WAS necessary!

I'll be easier on my feet this month, I promise!

Dear England, Scotland, and Ireland,

A year ago today I was boarding a plane to come visit all of you. I can't believe this trip was a year ago. Is this some sort of bad joke? Time isn't supposed to fly by this fast.

Dear Target, 

You got me again this week.

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