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Thursday, December 27, 2007

Tuckered

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Apparently it's exhausting being adored, spoiled, loved on and photographed. What's more, the cord you see draped down the couch, is attached to a heating pad. That is on. Underneath our dog.

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I've added a few more things to my sidebar. I realize it's getting a bit cluttered. One day, when I redesign the hell out of this site, I'll attempt to make it more tidy and streamlined. But for now I just hope it's not distracting or obnoxious.

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Another note to say I made this dessert for Christmas Day and it was delicious. I should have let it bake for another minute or two, to melt the chips on top more, but the toothpick slid right out and I was afraid of serving Mike's entire family crispy cake. I highly recommend you stop eating for a week, make this and then immediately eat it all. It'll be worth it—I promise.

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I hope you received every gift on your Christmas wish list or the necessary gift cards to snatch up the items at half price. I hope you laughed the day away and are gearing up for the New Year in whatever way you most desire. Mike and I are heading to Florida for a couple of days, to visit family and remind ourselves that not everywhere on earth is cold right now. We haven't been since we got engaged there a year and a half ago. Perhaps tomorrow will be a good day to tell that story. Something to look forward to.

Just the biggest hugs, to you and you and you.

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Thank you a million times over for your comments yesterday. For now, it was best if the post came down, but that doesn't mean you didn't say just what I needed to hear. So, again, thanks.

Posted at 11:25 AM in All About Me, Blogging, Celebrating, Globetrotting, Molly |

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Comments

Jess

I like all the stuff on your sidebar. Seriously, it's great. I have no idea how you do such a good job maintaining your sidebars with regularly updated information.

Also, have fun in Florida! The weather there is SO NICE. I want to go back. NOW.

Posted by: Jess | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 12:29 PM

Katie

Molly really knows how to live it up! How I wish that were me curled up on a heating pad with my favorite toy right at my side. What a sweetie :)
Enjoy your time in Florida...can't wait for the engagement story!

Posted by: Katie | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 12:38 PM

thethinker

That cake looks delicious. I don't cook or bake, but I might have to print out that recipe and give it someone else to make for me.

Posted by: thethinker | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 01:09 PM

Michelle & the City

um i think i would need to starve myself for two weeks to eat that whole thing by myself. but i think it would be quite worth it.

Posted by: Michelle & the City | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 01:18 PM

slynnro

Dare I say yours looks more delicious than the brilliant Deb's?

Posted by: slynnro | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 02:21 PM

Kristabella

Have a nice, relaxing trip!

I don't know if I remember what warm weather feels like!

Posted by: Kristabella | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 02:40 PM

Kristie

I missed the post that was taken down. Dang, that's what I get for not reading blogs in a timely manner.

I hope you have a great time in FL and enjoy the lovely weather!

Posted by: Kristie | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 05:37 PM

Angella

I think your site is clean and not too busy :)

Have a super trip!

I totally want to curl up with your puppy :)

This is my most disjointed comment EVER.

Posted by: Angella | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 06:03 PM

Raven

Are you going to Key West?

If yes GO TO SANTIAGO'S BODEGA.

It's half price on the appetizers and WINE during certain days if that helps to entice you.

Also I will be insanely jealous and if you could get me a bit of coral or something I would be eternally grateful since I didn't pick anything up from there for our house when we went and now I am kicking myself for it.

Love ya sweets!

Posted by: Raven | Friday, December 28, 2007 at 07:00 AM

EmilyPie

What'd I miss? Oy. I must go back to using google reader. *sigh*I've been slacking on other blogs this holiday season.... I miss reading blogs. I can't wait for things to die down a bit....

Molly looks gorgeous, even all tuckered out like that. Enjoy Florida.

Posted by: EmilyPie | Friday, December 28, 2007 at 12:12 PM

kerrianne

Just the biggest hugs right back at you and you and you. And that dessert.

And can I just say I love! the "shoe of the day" sidebar addition? OK, then.

Posted by: kerrianne | Friday, December 28, 2007 at 03:58 PM

Loralee

Hmmm...

I am thinking my Christmas might have gone more swimmingly if A: I was that dog and B: I was that dog after eating that dessert.

(With the disclaimer that "Dog" would not necessarily be a reference to my state of attractiveness and that chocolate was not inherently poisonous to canines, of course.)

Posted by: Loralee | Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 10:28 PM

alyndabear

Sorry I'm belated with the Christmas wishes, got behind in my feeder after the big move.

I saw your other post, and I can really feel for you - and I hate to say that I have absolutely nothing of help to say. Just know I'm thinking of you, okay? xo

Posted by: alyndabear | Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 05:50 AM

Stephanie

I think I would like to second Loralee's post.

Hope you get back from Florida rested and happy. And I'm also in the club that would change nothing about your site. I love it.

Posted by: Stephanie | Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 12:31 PM

Unnaturally Blonde

That dessert looks so good!! Must share the recipe with me?!?!! Please love? I miss my J, where have you been hiding the past few days?

Posted by: Unnaturally Blonde | Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 08:56 PM

Larissa

I like your eating plan - starvation, then complete indulgence. Sounds good to me :)

Posted by: Larissa | Monday, December 31, 2007 at 05:11 PM

Closetmom

Merry Christmas to you! Hope you're enjoying the nice, warm weather here in Florida. I missed it while I was away! That dessert looks awesome!

Posted by: Closetmom | Monday, December 31, 2007 at 10:48 PM

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My Very Grand 2012 To-Do List

  • 1. Create a business plan for the 5K I'd like to organize.
    2. Finally buy those investment jeans.
    3. Get brave with a new hair color.
    4. Read all my book club selections.
    5. Make Kyle's baby blanket and book of letters.
    6. Take at least one yoga class a month.
    7. Make a neighborhood friend.
    8. Organize the upstairs work space.
    9. Go to the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum and eat lunch at Cafe Modern.
    10. Write and submit a piece on parenting.
    11. PR in every distance (5K, 10K, half-marathon).
    12. Get a third tattoo.
    13. Throw a baby shower.
    14. Take a trip with Mike, to celebrate our fifth anniversary.
    15. See a therapist.
    16. Update my SS card and passport.
    17. Make a general doctor's appointment.
    18. Go horseback riding.
    19. Decide what to do with my race bibs.
    20. Make these envelopes for thank you cards.
    21. Create and fill up a magical thinking jar.
    22. Paint some mason jars for our kitchen.
    23. Do something with the space above our couch.
    24. Create a nostalgia wall on the wall by our stairs.
    25. Sneak in cans of champagne to a chick flick with friends.
    26. Replace our kitchen counters.
    27. Have a garage sale and donate half the money to our local food bank.
    28. Create an address wreath for our front door.
    29. Paint our front door.
    30. Run at least 250 miles throughout the year.
    31. Find a charity that speaks to me, that I can become a voice for.
    32. Say something out loud every day.
    33. Go back to College Station.
    34. Pose for a boudoir session.
    35. Wear pretty new under things on New Year's Day.
    36. Enjoy Boston cream pie cupcakes.
    37. Host a more organized run at this year's Blathering.
    38. Take a family trip, even if it's just a weekend drive somewhere nearby.
    39. Hold Natalie's baby boy in the hospital.
    40. Create an Activities Advent Calendar for an early month in 2012.
    41. Create my Christmas Plan by November 1st.
    42. Create a media kit for my Lush sites.
    43. Replace our stockings for 2012.
    44. Buy a tree skirt.
    45. Go to kickboxing, at least five times.
    46. Sell 50 shirts through Cherry Jean.
    47. Finish the 6-week boot camp class I've already paid for.
    48. No phone or computer between 6 pm - Kyle's bedtime.
    49. Start marathon prep.
    50. Host a champagne-inspired dinner (champagne risotto, champagne cocktails, etc.)
    51. Do something with our front porch.
    52. Take Kyle on a night out of town, just us two.
    53. Eat at Salsa Fuego, in Fort Worth.
    54. Throw Mike a very rad 35th birthday party.
    55. Re-read To Kill a Mockingbird.
    56. Post on She Likes Purple at least 3x a week.
    57. Play poker.
    58. Volunteer at a race.
    59. Karaoke, at least once!
    60. Regularly work out the month of December.
    61. Write a fictional story (here, on paper, submitted, somehow).
    62. Hit send on a hard email.
    63. Host an outdoor movie night in our yard.
    64. Wear a swimsuit.
    65. Put a new pin in our wall map.
    66. Buy a great pair of impractical heels.
    67. See Beauty & the Beast in a theater, again.
    68. See the Nutcracker, Christmas season 2012.
    69. Run 15 miles, at some point.
    70. Get a new blender and food processor.
    71. Go to the ballet.
    72. Take professional family photos.
    73. Write a letter to Mike once a month.
    74. Do 10 real push-ups and one pull-up.
    75. Run 3 miles for my 30th birthday.
    76. Create an awesome headboard.