Dear Officer,

Please don't be pretend to be nice.

Or be my friend.

When you come back with a citation,

"The only reason I'm doing this is because..."

It's because you want to ruin my day.

Job well done sir.

ps Why isn't the cop emoji frowning instead of smiling?

pps I totally deserved it but it still blows.

Dear Husband,

You're pretty cute.

I like you a lot.

I'm still not sick of you.

Score!

Thanks for always remembering to take out the garbage. 

If that was my job I would forget.

Thanks for putting up with how messy I am.

I know it drives you nuts.

Oh and thanks for marrying me and stuff.

Dear Life,

Sometimes you're really hard on me. 

Most of the time you're really not fair. 

A lot of the time I get really frustrated with you. 

Be a little nicer to me, ok?

I might forgive you. 

We'll see.

Here is a picture/person that makes me VERY happy.

Miranda Sings Camp - Milwaukee

I have never felt so old in my life. 

***

My 14 year old niece (shout out to Hallie) is obsessed with YouTube. Apparently all teens these days are. I did not realize that YouTube was used for anything more than music videos and cats playing piano. So when she started talking NON STOP in an annoying voice and going on and on about Miranda Sings I was extremely confused. 

***

I remember looking up Miranda Sings on Instagram and being so appalled! My niece was idolizing a girl with lipstick all over her face who took the most unflattering pictures of herself.  WHY HALLIE WHY? That's when she introduced me to the world of YouTube. After falling down a rabbit hole of videos I discovered the real girl who played her; Colleen Ballinger. Knowing Miranda was just a character made me feel so much better!

***

When I heard she was coming to town my curiosity took over and I had to see for myself how this girl makes a living doing this. I wanted to take my niece to the show but she wasn't allowed to go. 

So this conversation happened:

Stacey: Would you want to go to the weirdest thing ever with me on Friday?

Dana: Haha sure! What's that?

Stacey: Have you ever heard of Miranda Sings?

Dana, you are a great friend.

***

The show was hilarious! She had us both laughing multiple times. My favorite part was when she was turning into Miranda and Dana leans over and says "I JUST realized that was the same girl!" 

***

As weird as the whole concept is I thought she was amazing. She brings several different kids from the audience on stage during the show and you never knew what you were going to get from them. One of the boys she brought up picked her up and started spinning around with her. I was so scared he was going to drop her on her head! She never skipped a beat. She stayed in character and continued on with the show. 

***

In the end I'm glad I went. I finally get it! 

But I still feel old.

August

Why is August always so boring?

***

nvm. The fair is fun.

***

 I stalked him for a while just so I could get this picture. Worth it.

 Making friends at the fair. Too bad he had headphones on and couldn't hear us very well :(

 Christie's fruit in a fruit which was hilarious & messy & sticky & I hated it.

 Taylor freaking loved the sea lion show!

 I spent way too much time watching these dancing nanas but I loved them too much to leave.

 minions.

Justin's traditional glitter tattoo. Best part was the lady remembering him from last year.

s + j's year in review: 2014

:::january::: she met her spirit animal + took 1,000 pictures of him. he helped her dog sit. they started a journey of a healthier lifestyle.

::february:: they celebrated valentine's day. she went to chicago. he stayed home.

:::march::: she went to colorado. he stayed home.

::april:: he had a birthday. she failed at finding him a good fish fry. she ran a 5k. they celebrated easter.

:::may::: they had a wonderful memorial day weekend. they also went on many walks, had many talks, + went on lots of dates.

::june:: they went to colorado for ryan's wedding. she filmed. he helped. they said good bye to nick + deb.

:::july::: they celebrated independence day. she had a birthday. he made it the best ever.

::august:: she said good bye to her favorite place in the world. he made her feel better. she started a new job. he celebrated with her. she went on many adventures with julia.

:::september::: she cut her hair. he liked it. she went on a girls weekend trip. he stayed home. they celebrated her parents 40th anniversary.

::october:: they went to disney world for 10 days. she loved it. he loved it. they celebrated their 2 year anniversary.

:::november::: she got a second job. he grew a mustache. she quit her second job. he drove to colorado with her dad to get christie. they helped christie move in with them.

::december:: she got sick. he took care of her. they did as many of their christmas to-do items as they could. they said no presents. he got her one anyway. they had a wonderful christmas together.