for kassandra

i am pretty sure that kassandra has said to me, "let's change our blog backgrounds" about 15 times in the last couple months. now she has just started saying, "danielle sign in to your blog so i can change your background for you" i know it has been like probably about a year since i have changed it, but the fact is i don't really care BUT since i want kassandra to be happy i did it. now don't expect it to be changed for another year. don't get mad.

and yes kassandra i say "don't get mad" a lot. don't get mad.

here are also the highlights from my last week of life...

1. i spent almost every night in the library this past week.

2. was on campus for over 10 hours on monday, tuesday, wednesday, & thursday.

3. spent 1 hour and 10 minutes waiting in the testing center line on thursday evening.

4. took my accounting test, walked out of the testing center and saw the phrase "Perfect Score" next to my student number.

5. went to lunch with holli, anna, & alyssa. we had a lovely time :)

6. cooked dinner for my grandparents with jen and hopefully made their day.

7. went and saw Dear John with kassandra on saturday evening and cried periodically for about a hour and got a huge headache. highly recommend it... the movie not the headache

8. went to church today and got a new calling: co-chair for the family history council

9. watched the super bowl. GO SAINTS!!!

10. used absolute horrible grammar and punctuation in this post. don't get mad.

life is crazy happy

Hi friends, family, everyone lovely that I love!

I have neglected my blog for a very long time. Christmas was wonderful. I miss California every day. Lots of pictures to post at a later time.

I am happy.

School is crazy but I am still happy even if I don't seem to be.

I mean... today I was watching Jeopardy! while making a study guide of course because school work is coming out of my ears, mouth, nose, everywhere... I think you get the picture.

... anyways back to Jeopardy! The category was "Brian Wilson songs" and... I got every answer correct. Yes! I know my Beach Boys! I am a true Californian! Hooray!

So... come on... what's not to be happy about???

festival of trees.

Yesterday I went to the Festival of Trees in South Jordan with my Aunt Julie and my cousin Jen. It was way cool. The event has a ton of trees that are all decked out with tons of fun and unique decor. The trees are for sell with all of the decor and the money goes to charity. 100% of the proceeds that are made at the festival are donated to Primary Children's Medical Center. The trees are decorated by many different organizations and families. Many of the trees are in memory of someone that was treated by Primary Children's Medical Center. Each of the trees has a sign with them and on the back you can read the story of the person who is being remembered. After reading about five of the stories... I had to stop or else I would have been bawling the entire time at the festival. There were many GORGEOUS trees but, I mainly took pics of the funky fun ones :)

The Nightmare Before Christmas tree... kinda awesome. right?

This "I Love Lucy" tree was a little intense.

This cute little girly tree was in memory of a sweet little baby girl. The pink hydrangeas on the tree were absolute genius... don't be surprised if you come to my house in the future and I have them on my Christmas tree :)

This tree was in memory of an ultimate BYU fan. Go Cougars!!!

An ice cream theme tree

The Peacock tree!

TLC

I LOVE TLC. Yes, I shouldn't have time for TV, but some how I make time. I LOVE watching Say Yes to the Dress, Cake Boss, and Jon & Kate Plus 8. Yes, I will admit it. I am very sad to see the Jon & Kate Series come to an end :( Tonight will be kind of sad. In my perfect little fairy tale world, Jon and Kate will get back together and they and their 8 children will live happily ever after. Let's be honest I am more of a realist so for me to have so much hope for them is kind of hilarious. For the record... I am not on team Jon or Kate. I am on Team Cara, Mady, Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah, and Joel!

true love.

Don't laugh! So... I fell in love last night/morning at around 12:47 a.m. in a movie theater. I would like you all to meet my new boyfriend... well in my dreams. Yes, I am a little obsessed. Here he is!!!

Isn't he gorgeous?

I LOVE this. Share it with everyone!

I saw this on a friend's facebook page and it really warmed my heart. Enjoy! Lunch and breakfast and dinner... probably my favorite quote. Watch the video and you will know what I mean :)

This is a special gem.

This is from an article on CNN...

9 extravagant holiday gifts

Each year, Neiman Marcus unveils a handful of over-the-top fantasy holiday gifts. Take a quick spin through the luxury retailer's 2009 Christmas Book and you just might forget about scaling

back this year.

Customized Cupcake Car

Price: $25,000

This cheery confection is like a delicious-looking go-kart. Coast down the road in style at a top speed of 7 m.p.h. in a Cupcake Car that comes in different-colored "flavors," as well as your choice of decorations like sprinkles and icing. And yes, it comes with a matching hat.

This is HILARIOUS/RIDICULOUS. Who in their right mind is going to buy one of these? Even if I had all the money in the world I would not buy one of these.