Touch My Body (Tuts My Barreh) / Karaoke Fail (English subtitles)

my favorite youtube video of ALL TIME.

uniform project

Uniform Project Picture Book from The Uniform Project on Vimeo.

watch this and be amazed.

this girl wore the same little black dress for an entire year...adding accessories and layers to make a different look everyday AND did it all to raise money to fund uniforms and other educational expenses for children living in Indian slums.

what a creative and inspiring story!

read more details here and an interview with the talented Sheena Matheiken here.

little dog learns new tricks

he already knew everything except the rolling-over. i started teaching him that one only 3 days ago and he's so dang smart he picked it right up!

i keep trying to convince my dad that his "furry little grandchild" deserves his love and attention {not much of a dog person, richie}. but NOW, how could he resist!

next up, i'll teach him to say grampa. :D

road bike

look what i'm getting as an early birthday gift this year!

isn't she a beauty?

now if it will only STOP snowing...

Top that!

just because.

puppy!

so i gave up on the plant and convinced steve that we should move onto the next step...

puppy-parenthood! meet the newest dalton, his name is rumbi. he is a 2 year old yorkie.

and we are so in love with him.
our next door neighbor has had him since he was just a wee pup, but she's single and works alot so she felt guilty that he was trapped inside all day. she asked if we wanted him and of course
i felt like a little kid on christmas!

so far he rules the house. he is super playful and pretty much wants steve to entertain him all day long. hahah. i am so sad that i have to go to work while they stay home and play. but then i come home and they are all tuckered out so i get "cuddly rumbi."
poor steve. he does all the work and i get the reward!
mwahhahaha...

i told steve "just remember this when we have kids, then you'll have your turn."

v.day gift guide

valentine's is just around the corner and oh, i'm so excited. i have always been a fan of this holiday of love, even during my singlehood years. i love a thoughtful homeade gift from a friend or a clever card with a friendly greeting sent in the mail. or an entire outfit from banana. :)

doesn't matter how big or small the gesture, an expression of love in any form is always appreciated. always.

here are some of my own valentine's day gift crushes.

under $5

ha. i absolutely LOVE a witty card with a handwritten message inside. and anything letterpress. adore. this one is from a local utah company too! it just keeps getting better doesn't it? check out the website for even more... click here

under $10

can we say album of the year...seriously, what girl wouldn't love this? {assuming she hasn't already got it} even all you self-proclaimed "country haters" admit it, you kinda love her...

under $15

i am dying over this adorable heart locket necklace.

and with a tiny little heart-shaped picture of a loved one inside...presh.

at only $14, this makes a perfect valetine's day gift for your sweetheart. or yourself. or me.

there you go...now

spread the love people.