"21"

"May you live all the days of your life." -Jonathan Swift

This is the first {and last} time I'll celebrate my birthday

TWICE in one year.

Mom was thinking of doing it Christmas day,

but that was a little much.

{I turn 21 on January 2nd.}

I drove over to my family's home yesterday afternoon

and helped top a fruit pizza Mom was so kindly making for me.

"A birthday fruit pizza", she called it.

And it was so good.
We enjoyed watching the beginning of Julie & Julia together

before the boys came home.

At which time, we switched to Guitar Hero mode,

and I discovered my love for electronic, musically-inaccurate drums.

{You get the guitar from now on, Chan;

I want the drum kit.}

Pere's too much of a real musician to play such a silly game.

{He's amazing.}
Mom got me a SPA TREATMENT for a gift.

Oh, how well she knows me.

I love you, Mere.

We dined at Red Robin for dinner {a.k.a. "tea" for you, Bryn-love}

and watched the beautifully refreshing film, Sherlock Holmes.

And for those who don't understand why we celebrated a little bit early,

please refer to prior blog posts.

{Psst, I'll be out of the country.}

Happy birthday in advance to all the other January babies!

{That means you too, Mom!}

"Wolf Lass {and other fine fotos}"

"Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang the best." -Henry Van Dyke

So, my friend is incredibly gifted.

Not too long ago, some gals and I gathered at the library

and had ourselves a little "fantasy photoshoot".

{Laura wished for some new pictures to play with on her computer.}

What became of the promising photos is a work-in-process...

This beautiful wolf transformation is the first of the batch

{and I'll post the others as they're created.}

Oh, and I fully encourage you to look at Laura's enchanting gallery.

You will be dazzled.

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Also, there are outtakes.

{Which makes me grin; my favorite part of a dvd is the blooper reel.}

Here are some favorites:

Miss Kristen is absolutely hilarious to pose with.

Thank you, dears, for another unforgettable memory

of which I will pack in my suitcase to Japan.

5 more days, loves.

"Some Days, the Muse Ain't Here"

"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops..." -Dorothy

No, that isn't me looking at the lyrics WHILE I SING.

{Miss Marcie--"Voice Teacher"--is probably crying right now.}

This just shows how awful I sing sometimes.

...Or I just bite in front of a camera.

I'll try harder. Promise.

And to the individual who requested this song, I hope you can use the audio track, despite the awkward key change.

{Maybe you could do an awesome mini chord progression on your ukelele?}

If YOU have a request, lovely blog reader, I'm sure you won't tell me now that you've seen how nicely I botch up my music. Or maybe you'll be brave and ask me anyways.

You never what what yer gonna get... kufufufu <--Japanese cackle.

PS: I really do love this song.

PPS: Have a beautiful, cozy, Merry Christmas!

"Have Yourself a Snowy Little Weekend"

"When he spoke, what tender words he used! So softly, that like flakes of feathered snow, they melted as they fell." -John Dryden

One of the best things about Utah

{and, sometimes, the worst}

is the snow.

I hope you're enjoying your countdown to Christmas!

{And not too much sangria... ourgh, my stomach hates me.}

By this time, we're usually celebrating (LDS) Advent with our German friends,

but this year is a little different.

For those of you who don't get white Christmases...

I'll send some snow your way! Whoosh!