happy sunday

ice cream sundae in a country song

I was watching the Top 20 Countdown on CMT yesterday morning with Melanie, Carrie, and Mom. 

Don't be surprised. I like country music. I'm a little bit country and a little bit rock n' roll.

 (And a little bit alternative and big band and a little bit everything else...) 

I am not always a huge fan of Blake Shelton, but this song was introduced to me as #1 and, 

I'll admit, 

I am a big fan!

P.S. Sorry I couldn't find the music video. 

Next Saturday, watch CMT around 11 am.

things i love thursday

lilies

reminiscing with Two Guys and a Girl

wedding receptions

causing friends' double-takes

new brownie recipe

hiding during the bouquet toss

watching Dallin try, almost unsuccessfully, to hide from the garter toss

the book of Alma

knowing the time

Tangerine

fancy new way of pinning my hair back

clean sheets

cupcakes, castle, and amazingness

Sitting with life-long girlfriends, Liz and Missy, during Relief Society on Sunday, we came up with the idea to catch a cupcake down at Sweet Tooth Fairy in Draper. I had never been. I can't say that I hadn't heard of that particular cupcake joint, but I never had the need to go and buy a cupcake. That situation has been easily reversed. In the same moment, we decided to make a night of it and watch the first season of Castle. I am more than ready to make more fans of one of my All-star shows.

Let me just say, the night was fantastic!

I had to work earlier in the day (no surprise there) and was on my way home on the trax train when I get a text from Missy asking if we were still on for plans that night. My phone was on the verge of dying so I was only able to answer back that I was on my way. When I pulled into my driveway, I had no idea that my dear friends had been waiting for over ten minutes thinking that I was ignoring them. So sorry!

A quick (and I mean really quick) change of clothes and Castle in hand, the three of us headed south for some much needed sugar...... wanted sugar.

The choice was so difficult to make. Obviously, I must go again! I decided to get some peanut butter chocolate cakebites (mmmmmm) and a raspberry lemonade cupcake. Whoever created such a delicacy is a genius! I highly recommend it. Talk about a "Party in Your Mouth!" My mouth is watering at this moment just thinking about it.

After all three of us were stocked up with goodies, we headed to Liz's lovely abode to watch the wonderful Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle. We got through the first eight episodes of the first season. Oh, the happiness that is in our future! It was hilarious to watch my friends watch the show, especially when I know the bad guy is coming with a gun. Poor Missy jumped and hollered so much that she made me jump because she jumped.

I made it all the way through Episode 7. Episode 8 was a little too much. Not that I meant to go to sleep, I was just so comfy on Liz's couch with a full stomach and a cozy blanket and a late night. I'll do better next marathon. Promise!

Just another shout out that you need to watch Castle. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll cry because you are laughing so hard. Fantastic!

And if you ever want to add a cupcake into the mix, give me a call! :)

happy sunday

things i love thursday

rare days when I don't have to captain a function

barbeque chicken salad

the smell of laundry soap

a lazy nap in the afternoon after waking up far before the sun

Gold's Gym

Gold's Gym cardio cinema

sisters chilling in my room

a made bed and a clean room (neither belong to me at this moment)

telling stories

riding in cars with friends

hailstorms

oh man, oh man!

I mentioned yesterday that I love Castle and Chuck. I don't think that is a surprise to anyone who knows me or happens to read my blog. And yet, last night I remembered exactly why I love them so much. Seriously, you need to watch these shows. If you haven't heard of either, I have the first two series of Castle on DVD and the first and third of Chuck, so party at my house and we can take care of that.

Last night I kept reminding my younger sisters the countdown until Castle started. Carrie found a teaser on the internet that made the anticipation that much worse. As soon as it started, I stayed planted on the couch, only talking during commercials. That is a large feat for me. I always talk through movies and TV. The further it went, the more tense I became. My muscles tensed up. I was swaying the same way my dad does when a sports game gets to be too intense.

After it was over, I couldn't sit still. I had to pace around the room. See the episode and then you will understand. I'm not going to give any spoilers here.

And now, I am laughing at myself. Never fails. Every single time I find a show that I like, I become obsessed.

My Obsessions, Past and Present:

Castle

Chuck

West Wing

Gilmore Girls

First 5 seasons of Grey's Anatomy

Dancing With the Stars

Glee (the obsession ebbs with the level of yuckiness)

Ed

Reba
American Dreams

Friends

Great writing. Twists and turns. Clever pop culture references. Humor. Cute guys. Awesome music. All are my recipe for a show to make the list.

This season of Castle was epic! Watch it. WATCH IT! 

The season finale is on the same level as West Wing's Two Cathedrals.

I'm such a sucker for TV. I'll work on that.