life lately

There are lights on only half of the tree, the box of ornaments is taking up one of our chairs, and there is a pile of stuff sitting in the same place it was sitting in two days ago. Somehow I still have dishes in my sink, and our dumb dog is lying on the floor chewing on one of the 4 collars she has managed to break through this week. I had half of my neighborhood out helping me find her the other day. I don't know how she does it. I put her out and when I go to let her back in, I find her chain stretched as far as it will go, and her collar sitting at the end of it. But we are happy. Mike came home with some wood frames and paint, the other night. We rolled out some paper, and set to work painting new decorations for our living room wall. I love that boy. Between getting over a cold, and a whole bunch of work, he still finds time to be with me.

So this is our life lately. Messy, unorganized, and full of surprises.

And we love it.

Neglected

I was going to post an artistic photo of something, that left you thinking about my title of this post on my poor neglected blog. Instead I am posting this picture, because this is what I found when I typed in Neglected on Pinterest. And it is just too funny to me.
Enjoy

That moment when...

So for fun, I quickly made these this morning and thought I would share! 

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A little Brytt and Mike trivia for you. Mike and I turned on A Goofy Movie at his house for our second date and sang along to every song. we realized then, that we would be perfect friends.

I try not to talk too much about politics with friends, especially if I know we disagree. I don't think it is worth losing a friendship over. But I am an American, and I do have the freedom of speech when I choose, and I am thankful for that.
Apparently this is how I demonstrate it, lol. Enjoy.

Been a while?

We have had such a fun and busy fall! So many pictures to post, but too much cleaning and working to do today to play catch up. So for now I leave you with this conversation Michael and I had today.

 me: Be on a look out for retro floor lamps 

 Michael: okay 

 me: :)

 Michael: There are none immediately around my area should I be worried?
 Are they on the offensive?

 me: Just a little worried. Be careful out there

 Michael: Will do Over and out

 me: If they turn on when they approach, don't look at the light!
Whatever you do. DON'T LOOK AT THE LIGHT

 Michael: I'm scared

 They didn't teach us this back at basic
I'm losing it

 me: Hold it together, man 

 Michael: I'll try 

Me: I like these ones (insert link here) 

 Michael: Those are table lamps not floor lamps 

 me: I know that 

 Michael: You said to be on the lookout for floor lamps 

me: Yes I did 

 Michael: If desk lamps are in the mix too
 I'm afraid this war is lost

 me: Don;t speak like that! We still have a fighting chance 

 Michael: There is a desk lamp for every man woman and child on earth,
we stand NO chance 

me: But they are small and weak 

 Michael: It depends on the wattage

 last I heard, the majority were still on 75 

 me: Blast!

 Michael: Exactly

Are you my blender lender?

So my surgery is in only 13 days. I know. So crazy. As I will be down for a long time post surgery, there is so much I am trying to get done! I will be eating through a syringe for hopefully only a month to 2 months #crossmyfingers So I am hunting for a really good blender. I have been told to get a Vitamix But those are way too pricey. I know "you get what you pay for" but I can't pay for that, lol. So the question is, does anyone know of a pretty good blender that isn't quite as much money as the Vitamix? Or have a vitamix they would let me borrow before the surgery and I'll pre make as much of the food as I can?? I'll clean your car and your whole house for a year :) Anyone?

Pictures

Our life in cell phone pics.

This is really happening

So my computer is still down, and it makes blogging and other internet activity not as enjoyable. Luckily my sweet mamma and papio gave me a little keyboard that plugs in to my ipad, so I can type. But everything is tiny and half of the pages don't load, lol. Like this one. I have tried not to talk to people much about my surgery. (excpet Mike, of course. He's heared a lot of surgery talk, poor guy) Before, like when I first started down this road of brackets and chains and wires, oh my! The surgery seemed like it was never going to happen. After a long time of thinking it was something that would never happen, we started talking about it, and I was really excited! Then we met with the surgeon and I was really happy. There was actually a light at the end of this six year long tunnel!Now it seems to be approaching much faster than I would like it to. As the days get closer and closer I get more and more scared. I'm realizing that this is really happening, and it isn't someing "in the future" or something that "might happen" It's happening, and right now! less than 3 weeks away, and I can't stop the butterflies from fluttering around in my stomach. So many things so be excitied, and completely scared about. As I am posting this, I'm listening to Pandora and Ingrid Michaelsons song, Keep Breathing, is playing. I guess that's what I'll do, "just keep breathing" There are much worse things, but unfortunately knowing that, doesn't make me any less nervous. Keeping my fingers crossed for a carefree 2 weeks, and a quick recovery.

Spring cleaning

My computer is still down, so I'm still just using the iPad. Hence the reason I haven't updated the blog in a long while. I don't know if it's the fact that Fall is slowly sneaking in, or what, but I am in total "Spring cleaning" mode. I have so many projects I want to start/finish =, and a house I want to revamp. I also feel like this blog needs some serious help. A clean fresh look. Agreed? There is so much I want to get done before the sugery, which reminds me, in the middle of changing the blog, I'm hoping to put in a link to another blog, full of all the info you need if getting reconstructive jaw surgery. I've been in touch with some fellow bloggers who have had, or are getting, jaw surgery. Their blogs have been so good to read, so I have been inspired to keep one as well. Hopefully if there is someone out there who is super nervous and looking for some answers, they will stumble across my blog, and I'll be able to answer some of their questions. I love the Fall so much. It is definitely, hands down, my favorite season. And even though the weathe hasn't dropped too much, the leaves are still changing, and the smell of Autumn and pumkin spice is in the air. Mike and I were on a walk the other evening, and he turned to me and asked, "You smell that?" I shook my head, and he told me it was the smell of Pumkins, and Fall. We sat down on the grass together, and smelled the new season, while the crisp air slowly turned our noses pink. I love that seasons have distinct smells. Each smell brings with it a unique memory from times past. It's so beautiful out right now. It makes me want to make stew, and wear cozy sweaters and cute cardis. The weather just needs to be a little chillier for that. The problem is, when the weather drops, it seems to always bring winter. And I don't like Winter as much.

Monday laugh

I came across this today, and it's very entertaining. I know it's long, but stick it out. This poor women, just doesn't understand! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbYlDAsJ5Os

I invite you

Iceland

I think I was around 11 or 12 when I developed an interest in Iceland.
My dad and I were having so much fun one night, while I was rambling on about it's beauty. He promised that we would go together one day, and even though it seems incredibly unlikely to happen, I still hold on to that.

I was wondering why I even liked the place so much..

but then I remembered.

eyeing

This cute top

This adorable skirt

These loverly pants

and these

This fun shirt

And this most wonderful sweater that I just must have!

Oh Target. How I wish I had more money.

Blogging and Sherlock

Found this funny saying this morning, and had to turn it into a picture. I know this girl isn't sitting at a computer blogging. But I liked the pic.

Also, if you haven't been watching the new Sherlock Holmes T.V. series, DO IT NOW!

 I'm obsessed. And they just got the second season on Netflix!

Hope you have an enjoyable Monday!

Oh this living room

I love decorating our houses. Every time we move in to a new place, I look forward to the decorating. I plan, and plan, and plan! in advence. Everything has a place, and it's wonderful. When you walk in the front door, you feel at home. In fact, I had so many ideas on how to arrange the furniture, and where to hang pictures, that it would changed so often. It was fun! But this place is different, and it bugs me. I love this house! But this living room is a killer. I have moved furniture around like a mad woman. I have hung some pictures up, and hidden others away, and then pulled them back out, and then packed them away again. I have changed the throw pillows and blankets so many times, I'm going to wear holes in them. I have frames and mirrors sitting on the floor, leaning against baseboards, waiting for there places to be found. I don't know why I can't make our things work here! I am blaming the television placement for lack of anything else to blame. The T.V. can't be moved. It's stuck, and it is stuck in quite an inconvenient place. I need some serious help. I don't know what's happening! I feel like I'm in Alice's Wonderland. Things are not fitting together, furniture looks oddly out of place, and I'm pretty sure the room is going to flip upside down soon! But perhaps that is just what it needs.

Baby

My eldest sister had her seventh baby on 09/01/12

My mom and I have been there for, or right after, every one of her births. She brings her sweet children into this world, in her home. In to their home. With all of their brothers and sisters loving them, from the moment they arrive.
These children are special. They have many scars, eyes that have seen too much sad, and ears that have heard too many unkind words. But their hearts are huge. They stick together, and they love each other.
Here are a few pictures I snapped, soon after baby girl number four was born. I love these kids with all of my heart. I pray for them. That they will have strength to defend themselves against the adversary. I pray that they will have knowledge of right and wrong. That they will be strong individuals, that they will not be followers, and that they will always know, that they are children of a loving Heavenly Father.

Extra cheese please!

There is a nice grassy hill right next to our new house, where we like to take Moose in the evenings.. and occasionally at 2:30 in the morning.
There is a great view of the mountains from there, and the sunsets are gorgeous!
The other day our nephew, Taiger, was over at our house. We decided to take Moose over to the hill. It was great entertainment watching them run around with her. What crazies.

Can ya smell that?

 It's all those mashed potatoes!

Spud Day was this last week end. I'm so glad Mike will go with me.. even if he makes fun of everyone's small town accents. Yes, even I have one. And somehow it always finds its way out when I'm home.