Favorites of 2013

Netflix - Oh how I love thee. Dakota begged and begged and we just wouldn't give in. Until one day... and now I don't know what I ever did without it. It's definitely taken up too much of our time in 2013. Definitely $8 well spent.

Breaking Bad - I'm so glad I finally caught on. And if it weren't for Netflix I probably wouldn't have. What an awesome thing! The acting, the writing, the story. My fav ♥

Downton Abbey - Sigh. Discovering this gem is definitely a highlight of my year.

Kelly Clarkson- Wrapped in Red...Her MOST awesome Christmas special...getting married...getting pregnant. My love for her multiplied times 100 this year!!

Magpie and the Dandelion - What a treat! I should just say the Avett Bros in general because since I first laid ears on them they've been the highlight of my year EVERY year. But this album in particular is wondy and special.

Clockwork Princess - The last book in this series came out at the beginning of 2013 and it's been on my mind since. I always suggest this series to fellow readers. It's probably my favorite young adult series (other than harry of course which is always, always a given).

JustSoWhimsy - I never thought this would actually happen. It's been very interesting and educational to say the least. And a great distraction this year. I'm very thankful for the opportunity to make it a reality!

Dakota - All his performances this year have been so fun. The talent show, the variety show and being asked to sing at the 8th grade graduation in May. He has really improved all around in the last several months. He's turning into a fantastic guitar player. So proud of that kid!

Having hair again! Such a relief and I am honestly thankful every day that it's finally grown out.

Jimmy Fallon - I just LOVE him! I've always loved him but this was a great year for him. Move over Jay Leno!!

Jack White - I realize that Blunderbuss was released in 2012 but I didn't get it until 2013 so it can still be considered a fave of 2013!! :-D He is so fascinating to me. I love the way he perceives music and instruments as such a challenge. Anything he has to say is fascinating. I love all his videos. And I LOVE Blunderbuss. He's such a badass. I just can't resist him! I'm crossing my fingers for Bonnaroo 2014!!

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blackfish

I finally got around to watching this last night. I'd heard so much about it and wanted to see for myself altho I knew it would bother me. And I was right. I'm glad Kota watched it with me. Something younger generations need to see. And I think they're right...one day we'll all look back on these parks like Seaworld and be embarrassed and ashamed. Just like slavery. I've never felt right about parks like that. I've been to Seaworld once when I was little. And I've been to the zoo and the aquarium and even wanted to work there at one time. But over the last few years that's all changed and I've been so enlightened on so many things. To see all those birds in cages and the monkeys and elephants. It's just not right. To hear those whales screaming when they took their babies away..that's heartbreaking! Why would anyone thing that's right? And that man crying when he described the tanks they keep the whales in at night, over half their lives. That's disgusting.

Glad I watched it and glad that I'll never be one of those people supporting the captivity of wildlife.

 

i'm ramblin' too ♥

love love love.

love them so damn much.

and i love to hear dakota sing this song. parenting done right :)

Traveling Song

HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13th!!

WOOT WOOOOOOT!!!


 
 

Wrapped in Red ♥

I am in love. This is one of my most favorite albums she's ever done. It's old Kelly! First listen I was just so excited it didn't really sink in how mind blowingly amazing every single song is but the more I listen to it the more blown away I am. It's spectacular!!! She sounds better than EVER. Is that even possible? And her Christmas special was so amazing I just sat there with my mouth hanging open the entire time. I've missed her! I am so damn excited about this that I had to do a list. Although I seriously love every single song on this album with all my life.

1- Blue Christmas - Which is usually not one of my favorite Christmas songs but D A M N!! It's the way she sings it. There's never been anything more perfect.

2- Please Come Home For Christmas - Again, pure perfection. This sounds like old times.

3- Underneath The Tree - I'm excited that she's gonna have her own 'all i want for Christmas is you' like Mariah Carey does. This is it! Love it!!

4- Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - This is my favorite Christmas song so I'm pretty excited she recorded it. It's lovely ♥

5- Winter Dreams - We love this song! I love that she wrote it. It's perfect!

6- I'll Be Home For Christmas - This song is so cozy and her voice is so cozy on this one it makes me warm and fuzzy just thinking about it.

7- Run Run Rudolph - Ohhh Yeahh! Sexy lil thang! My favorite part is when she says... "said santa to a girl child what would you like most to get" Mmmm

8- My Favorite Things - Perfect for her. And I love the way she jazzed it up. And I love the way she says "when the bee stings" hehe

9- White Christmas - Cozy and perfect!

10- Wrapped In Red - Probably not accurate how far down the list this is but this is hard!! lol

11- Silent Night - This is beautiful! I love the end when they sing acapella. Loved it on the Christmas special!

12- Every Christmas - This is old Kelly too! She amazes me! How can anyone actually sing like that?

13- Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel - Lovely

14- Baby It's Cold Outside - I love this song! But I wish so much she would have had Blake or someone else sing it with her. He's absolutely no match for her and I think they just sound weird together.

15- Just For Now - Haven't listened as much as the others so it's number 15 haha

16- 4 Carats - Same for this one.
 

Ohhh Yes

to the tips of your fingers :)

I stole this from TP. I just love it! Vans mom will always correct people when they say 'i love' something. No matter what it is. She'll say 'nooo you LIKE it'. And in my mind i'm screaming nope sorry lady i love it!! I've always, always been a little dramatic and one notch above enthusiasm when it comes to things I really love. I can't help it. Music, books, anything that fits into my this is happy category. And I've always saw that as a negative about myself. My son has definitely gotten that from me. He reminds me so much of myself when I was his age. And dammit I'm not sorry for it anymore!! So thanks Ryan and TP. I WON'T apologize!

my jam

I was letting youtube play thru all the videos in my favorites list and I just happen to be looking at the screen when this one came on. I might have cried a little. And smiled and little. And I got curious and scrolled down thru the comments and there was mine was from 4 years ago. It's the exact same thing I'd say if I were to leave a comment today.

I miss him. Now that my son is so into music and discovering all the wonderful things there are to discover about music he's been asking me questions. The other day he asked me which artist/music has had the most impact on my life and although I have other favorites and have found other music and artists that I love with all my heart, the answer to that question will always be Jason Mraz. He's just in my bones.

My Jam

I saw him that tour. Twice in one week. Best of all the times I've seen him live. Must've been his time to shine. I miss this Jason. I know everyone changes and evolves, lord knows I have. And we may not be as connected on the same lil wavelength we used to ride together, but I still love him so. And all these old songs mean the world to me. ♥

pretty damn good version of halfway home from the music, magic, make peace tour ♥

He's pretty amazing!

d e c e m b e r

love!