two years

i have been anxiously waiting two years for this movie

two years ago i read the entire series, fast like in the span of two weeks

for me that is big since it takes me forever to read an entire book

i read the first book and couldn't get enough

 hubby went out and bought me the second before i finished the first,

 when i finished reading the last book i was sad

felt like a teeny bopper

it was great

{though i must confess that i watched the movies before even reading the books,

 i fell for Edward. Yes, TEAM EDWARD, I said it!}

when i first heard of twilight i didn't understand what all the hype was about

i thought it was just another teeny bopper movie,

 i was turned off with the whole vampire thing, who would have known

boy was i wrong {and out of the loop}

 i love a good love story

i am a romantic at heart

unlike the teeny boppers and their mommies, i won't be watching it thursday night a midnight

although i'd like to, i have to work and probably would fall asleep during the movie

so i will be attending the friday night showing,

 i can't wait, all the movies have been great.

my favorite has to be the first.



today i am wanting

 1. a clean and organized house

2. a trip to Paris

3. a master bedroom make-over

4. a sign like this

and since i am at it, a house like hers



(if you haven't met edie, go visit her blog, her house is amazing, her story is awesome!)


not necessarily in that order.

i guess that is not bad, at least for today.

sometimes when i get caught up in what i want or what i don't have

i have to stop and then realize that i do have a lot and i begin to have a grateful heart

though i may not have a lot by other's standards

i am grateful for what i do have:

a great husband and family

financial stability in these times of uncertainty for many

the opportunity to work part time and pursue other interests

a home to clean, organize, and decorate

God is good!

now to get back to my number one item, a clean house!

Have a great weekend!

images via pinterest

whats for dinner?

today i want to make this yummy looking chicken and dumplings soup



i found the recipe here on Edie's blog.

 {I love her blog and her house is amazing! you should check it out if you haven't yet met her.}

I love soup and this one will hit the spot especially since we have had a bit of chilly weather here in so cal.

perfect weather for soup, a warm blanky, and a good movie, and of course snuggling.

i am watching water for elephants, love Robert Pattinson!

I also just started reading the book.

Happy Monday!