June 30, 2009

1. One year old birthday parties. Because they get to shove cake in their face while not wearing any clothes and everyone thinks it's adorable. You certainly can't do that as an adult!
2. Rainbow chip frosting. Because it is the best frosting tied with cream cheese frosting!
3. Draino Max Gel. Because i hope our shower is no longer filled with guck.
4. Potatoes. Because there are so many ways to cook them!
5. Pictures. Because they are always fun to look at and remember good times!
   

June 29, 2009

1. Weddings to be over. Yes, I am VERY GRATEFUL for this! I think that helping with weddings gives me a cold because after every wedding, I get sick. What's up with that? Next wedding I help with, I will be paid for.
2. That my parents paid for our hotel rooms in Vernal. Yes, i am very grateful for this as well. We are poor. And will be for a while :) Someday we hope to be rich.
3. Dominos pizza. It was really tasty last Friday night. Especially the BBQ chicken one. And i'm not a big fan of BBQ.
4. Coming home. I love coming home and that i have a home to come home to. And that it's mine. Well, kinda.
5. Floral tape.
   

June 25, 2009

1. Toaster Ovens. Because warming up leftover Winger's french fries in a microwave makes them yucky, but toaster ovens make them perfect!
2. Pibb xtra/Dr. Pepper. Because it tastes delicious.
3. Yellow paper. Because it's bright and happy!
4. Gmail contacts. So I can look up my piano student's last names cuz I don't remember them.
5. Cinnamon Rolls with Cream cheese frosting... mmmmm.....
   

June 24, 2009

1. Lifehouse. As in, the band, because I am enjoying listening to them right now.
2. Itunes and shared networks. So I can listen to other people's music because I get sick of my own!
3. Sunshine. Because it feels so nice outside!
4. Pink gerber diasies. Because my husband is cute and brought some home for me yesterday, which was very unexpected! He's the greatest!
5. Banjo-Tooie. Because I am, unfortunately, addicted. Ha ha ha.
   

June 23, 2009

1. Good friends. Like Andrea Gleaves. Who will go shopping with me for yet again, another dress for a wedding.
2. Fuschia flats. Cuz they're super cute and will make any outfit pop.
3. That my husband will make our breakfast AND lunch. Because I'm always tired in the morning.
4. Deb. Because they had a dress that will work for Nathan and Adrienne's wedding!
5. My adorable nephew cuz he's turning 1 and i love this invite!

June 22, 2009

1. Advil Sinus and Cold. Don't know if i already put that I'm grateful for it, but I really am!
   
2. Going back to work. Because there's nothing on tv in the middle of the day. Really wish I had DVR so i could have watched the SYTYCD episodes I missed last week....
3. Fathers. Because they are just so great.
4. Cabelas. Because we found great father's day presents there.
5. Going to the temple. Because i love to see the temple and i love going inside it even more!
   

June 19, 2009

1. Sleeping in. So my body can rest and heal.
2. Being sick. Because then I can catch up on blog posts and thank you cards from our wedding
3. Getting things done around the house. Because I hate having a messy house and I hope to accomplish something today.
4. Trimming my hair. Because it feels so much better with so little amount cut off!
5. Curtains. Because they can really change the whole look of a room with such a small and seemingly insignificant change.

June 18, 2009

Yes, I know I'm a day behind.... but I will make up for it and do two today. Life gets even more complicated when you're sick... and teachign 3 days during the week and not Saturdays, and when the car dealership is trying to tell you that you need new tires that aren't qualified in the tires for life deal... LAME. :)

1. My boss and coworkers and StoresOnline. Because they make me go home when I'm sick.
2. The Torres family. Because now we have internet at home.
3. Having the internet at home. Because now I can do whatever I want online in the comforts of my home! And watch YouTube when I'm sick!
4. That my daddy knows a lot about cars and will make sure that we're not getting ripped off.
5. Advil sinus and cold. Because even though you have to show your driver's license to get it, it is a miracle worker.

June 17, 2009

1. My beautiful, smart, talented little sister Ginelle that won Jr. Miss and basically every category in the competition! She is amazing and beautiful!
2. Andrea Gleaves! What a cute and great friend! She brought us a cookie plate and pink gerbera just because it's summer! She's the greatest!
3. Arby's. Because they have freebie Wednesdays and what else are you thinking after a Jr Miss pageant? I'm thinking Arby's.
4. No more Wednesday Draper classes for the summer!
5. Jolly Ranchers. Better than cough drops but do the same work.
   

June 16, 2009

1. My wedding ring and band. Because I really love them and they are very sparkly!
2. Spanish Fork. Because it has delicious small town places to eat like Barrys and Glades. oh, and Russell and Bonnie live there... and Dorian. And i love them.
3. Breakfast foods. Because they are my favorite and are good at any time of the day!
4. Text messaging. Because how else am I supposed to communicate with friends and family?! Plus, it lets you send a message to many people at the same time, saving you time and energy.
   
5. Doing laundry. Because I really do enjoy clean towels.
   

June 15, 2009

1. Fruit. Because for some reason, sugar is making me sick right now! Sad day!
2. Sleep and cranberry grape juice. Because those are the best things to combat a cold!
3. Brazilian Valentine's Day (June 12th). Because then I get pretty roses!
4. My wonderful husband. Because we LOVE BEING MARRIED!
   
5. Ballet looking shoes. Just because they're cute.
6. *BONUS* Kessie. Because we broke her little 2 year old heart when we told her she couldn't really go home with us.
   

June 12, 2009

1. Showers
2. Sleep
3. Toilet Paper
4. Cafe Rio
5. Getting my Saturdays back.
   

June 11, 2009

1. Grocery Shopping. Because then we have food! Plus, I just love grocery shopping!
2. Katie! Cuz dude, it's her birthday! And pretty sure she was the one that got me to start saying "dude" And she's my wbfff! She's awesome!
   
3. Pink Cookies.. Well, the Lofthouse cookies at least that can come in any sort of color. They are super tasty and make birthdays even better!
4. Being 23. Because it's the greatest number ever, it's my favorite, it's my day of birth, and it's even prime. You can't get much better than that.
5. The Samba. Because I miss Latin dancing and it's so much fun! I love that dance!
   

June 10, 2009

1. Old Couches. Because to us, they are new. And free. And comfy. And make home just a little more homey.
2. Fudge. Because it's yummy and I realized I could make my own variations... so last Sunday was pecan coconut and it is tasty!
3. Pajamas. Cuz they're comfy. And I wish I could always wear them.
4. My husband's jacket. Cuz it is also comfy but I can actually wear it to work.
5. Popcorn. Because someone at work just made some and it smells really good. It also tastes good. Ooh! I'm grateful for huge tubs of buttery popcorn for $1 at the Wynnsong theater at the Riverwoods mall!
   

June 9, 2009

1. Family Night. Because it's a time to learn and grow as a family. It's one night a week that can be OURS.
2. That Natalie makes Seth sing all the verses for family night songs. Because we could all use that lesson.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar and paper towels. Because those are the only things currently keeping the ants out of our house.
4. Ribbon. Because it can spice up any room.
5. Jeanette. Because i miss her in my life and i love her updates!!!
   

June 8, 2009

1. Sundays. Because they are a day of rest, and that rest was much needed yesterday!
2. My wedding. Because it really was beautiful and I loved it! I love being married! I love everything about it!
3. My mom's over-organized-ness... Because it's been passed on to me. And really, it sometimes comes in VERY handy! And I think i'd rather be organized and prepared than not because that just creates chaos. Trust me.
4. My homemaking skills. Because I might have majored in home and family living, which doesn't create a great salary, but I LOVE it. I love that I can cook, clean, create, be mom like. Because these are talents and hobbies for me and I appreciate them! I like being mom-like.
5. Knowing what I want... and getting it myself. Another great talent I think. Being assertive, making up your mind, and really getting what you want (within reason of course)
6. *BONUS* Rascal Flatts. I am very grateful to them today. I'm just in that kinda mood.
   

June 5, 2009

1. American Heroes. Because they made possible the freedoms we have today.
2. Enrichment. Because it allows me to be able to spend time with girls.
3. Jello Salad. Because it wouldn't be Enriching if there wasn't jello salad.
4. Blessings for going to Enrichment. Because I was still able to watch SYTYCD though I though I'd missed it. I was blessed!
5. John Deere Blankets. Cuz they're soft and comfy while you're watching SYTYCD. ;)

June 4, 2009

1. No swine flu. My lip may randomly swell, i might sneeze a LOT from allergies, but I do not have the swine flu like Spencer Anderson does. yep, I'm lucky
2. Sesame Street. Because they come up with songs like "C is for cookie, that's good enough for me!"
3. Pink Balloons. Because there is one hanging on my cubicle that has lasted forever and now reads "Brianne lives here"
4. Only 1 roommate. Because as much as I loved my roommates, I love living with just my husband so much more! Especially cuz we're not just roommates, we're family. No marking which food is yours... Okay, so maybe sometimes... Yeah, it's great though. I love it!
5. M&M's. Because no meal is complete without chocolate.
   

June 3, 2009

1. The Melting Pot. DELICIOUS food for a lot of money.... but it's REALLY REALLY GOOD!
   
2. Coupons. So you can get $10 your delicious food and it's not QUITE as much money....
3. Rain. Because it is beautiful and refreshing!
4. Chocolate Pudding. Because it's quick and easy and hits the spot.
5. Computers. So I can keep in touch with friends, family, and of course, record what I'm grateful for!
   

June 2, 2009

1. Maturity. As in, being mature, because really, it makes a huge difference in a person and you can definitely tell the difference between two people that are the same age, but different maturity level.
   
2. 4 years of college. This really taught be so much about being on my own and how to take care of myself, pay bills, cook, clean, get along with people, etc.
   
3. A college degree. Because now I can make just as much as before AND pay off my student loans. But at least I have a degree.
   
4. Laughing. Because it relieves stress and tension.
5. A great brain. Because I'm smart and I know things and can do things myself. I don't have to rely on everyone else or ask for help with every little thing. Being independent is wonderful!
   

June 1, 2009

1. My Daddy! Today is his big 5-0 Birthday! I know i've said I'm thankful for a lot of family member's who's birthday it is, but it's not my fault it's a Jack birthday season! And I really am grateful for them! My daddy is amazing! Happy birthday Daddio!
2. Weekends. Cuz I actually get to spend time with my husband! I've noticed that I'm so much happier with him and therefore EVERYTHING when I get to spend time with him! Funny how that works, but I love the weekends and actually seeing my husband! Makes me very happy!
3. Summer movies! There are so many good movies out every summer! last summer, thanks to my Jon friend in SB, I was able to see like every good movie that came out! This year there are also many good movies out and we're excited to see them! We saw UP in 3-D over the weekend and it was SO CUTE! The only thing that upset me (but not really) is that the little cute red headed girl's name is Ellie. NO FAIR! That's my little red headed baby girl's name! And now EVERYONE will be taking it! But you all should know, I had that name chosen AGES ago! I had the idea first!
4. Primary kids. Because they are SO CUTE! I love my calling of being Primary Pianist. I've learned some important things like that fathers are to "preside" and not just "reside" (BIG DIFFERENCE!), that Sunbeams are great singers, and that father's day songs are way more fun to sing than mother's day songs. Why is this? Father's day songs get all the cool actions and mother's day songs are just pretty and make no sense... what's this about gathering blossoms of blue? because all flowers remind me of my mom? No sense at all!
5. Friends that are willing to wait for me for lunch so I can run to Provo and grab Nathan's car so i can go home for the daddy's big 50 party! You guys are the best! :)