my top 10 favorite Christmas songs...

i know i am not alone when i say that i LOVE Christmas music!! i am just not one of those people who listens to it right after Halloween ends. but now that Thanksgiving is over, it's officially time for Christmas music to start sounding throughout my house, my car and my head! and in honor of Christmas music time, i wanted to blog about my favorite Christmas songs. and not just the songs, but the artist as well, because let's face it, you have to have a good singer who actually has talented singing the songs, not Hilary Duff singing them. the artist makes all the difference peeps.

1. Josh Grobans "Oh Holy Night" i could literally listen to this song all day, everyday. this is my favorite Christmas song of all time. it's gorgeous, the message is beautiful, and with Josh singing it, i get goosebumps everytime. amazing..

2. Mariah Carey's "All i Want for Christmas is You" love this song. it's got fabulous lyrics, a great singer, and it's super upbeat and fun. classic.

3. Amy Grant's "Tennessee Christmas" this is an oldie but oh, a goodie. it reminds me of when i was really little and my dad would play his Amy Grant Christmas album and we would listen to it as we decorated the house for Christmas. this song reminds me of him at Christmas. love.

4. Amy Grant's "Breath of Heaven" this song is beautiful. there are no other words to describe it. i have heard other versions of this song and they sucked (Jessica Simpson, you really need to stick with your own little pop world, leave this one to the pro's). i love the perspective this song gives..from Mary's perspective. sucks me in everytime i tell ya.

5. Celine Dion's "Oh Holy Night" yep, this song gets on the list twice. it deserves to, it's the best! and Celine...you really can't go wrong with anything Celine can you?

6. Amy Grant's "The Night Before Christmas" love this song. it has such a classy feel to it. and again, it reminds me of when i was little and my dad.

7. Amy Grant's "Grown-up Christmas List" yes, you can tell i am obsessed with Amy Grant at Christmas time. this song is yet another fabulous one from her. basically her whole Christmas album is amazing.

8. John Schmidt "Christmas Medley" this is a piano version of What Child is This? We Three Kings and Carol of the Bells all mixed together in one song. i LOVE John Schmidt. i love piano music, and Christmas piano music is just gorgeous.

9. Faith Hill "Where are you Christmas" love this movie, love this song. win win.

10. Trans Siberian Orchestra's "Carol of the Bells" amazing!

there you have it! if you haven't listened to any of these songs, i suggest you go to youtube right now and do so...you are missing out!

all i want for Christmas...

i cannot believe it's that time of year again...turkeys, yummy treats, family gatherings, stuffing, snow, the dreaded butt-cold of Winter, Christmas tunes, snowflakes, slush, presents. the bottom of my jeans always damp, glistening lights, Christmas time and making Christmas lists!! so crazy that it's time for me to write up my Christmas list for 'Santa' already. i feel like i just did this list for last year.

i think you might be a tad bored with my list this year. i think as i get older, my lists get shorter and shorter. not because i don't want anything (that's not possible for me), it's because everything i want is just a little expensive.
i know that there is no way that i am getting everything i am asking for, we would go close to broke if i did. but, 'Santa' wanted a list of a few different things that i want so i wouldn't know exactly what i was getting. so i am giving him a detailed list right here, complete with pictures and descriptions so he can refer back to it. you can thank me later Brett :) and don't worry, i am giving you A LOT to choose from.

here we go in no particular order except for item #1:

i am just a little obsessed with this watch. i was first obsessed with one at Nordstrom's until i saw the pricetag and that wasn't happening ($275). this is a cheaper version pricewise, but not quality-wise. And, they almost look exactly the same. this is a Fossil. and Santa, the name is Stella Stainless Steel Watch in Rose Gold. i am in love with this watch. really though.

Adobe Photoshop CS5 version. this is the best photoshop out there. and the priciest. but, if you are a student, you can get HUGE discounts on this puppy. Santa, you know where to find the discounts.

any color(s) of OPI nail polish. this grey one seen above is beautiful, but any shade(s) will do. you can find at Sephora or Ulta

Santa, if you can get me one of these, then we are set. let me know if you find one.

this camera lens. it's a 50mm f1.8 AF-S for Nikon. this lens is crazy amazing. Amazon.com or Inkleys.

 ipad 2. Santa, i know you think that ipads are stupid and that you would prefer me to get a different type of tablet that wasn't so overly-priced or that wasn't so limited in things it can do, but i reeeeally want one. or you could just give me money to start a savings account for one. that works too.

P.S. i love you. love this movie. always have, always will. makes me cry every time.

Full House all seasons box set. self explanatory.

Friends dvd box set. Santa, we love watching friends. you would enjoy this present too you know :) 

and last, but most definitely not least...this beautiful coat. i love it. i need a nice coat and if you are looking for one for me Santa, look no further. just go HERE it's my favorite. and wine red or navy blue will do.

ok, i think i am done. don't worry, i promise i don't think you will get me all of these. and i don't want you to. but, you have a huge bucket-full of things to choose from. and that's what you wanted so that's what you got. 

and just remember, Santa. i have been a reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeallly good girl this year. i gave birth for crying out loud. i pretty much did the impossible. i went through pains you will never have to feel, all so i could give you your beautiful son. i did that for you. unselfishly. and willingly. think about it :)