Judge all you want.....I am not leaving this couch!

So confession time......there once was a period in my life where I watched over 50 shows in one week, every week. That's right, over 50 shows. Every week. I was trying to remember the actual number but I can't. I just know every year I make a list of the shows with the times and dates and when they start back up. TV is a huge outlet for me. It takes me into another world for that 30 minutes or an hour. You can be anything or anyone on TV. It makes me laugh, cry, scared, and mad all at once. My list has slowly dwindled due to growing up and getting a job and a husband and not having as much time as I did living with mom and dad. My current list is around 25-30 or so depending on the season. A few of my favorites have ended and I have some new ones that are starting. I have 2 shows for sure that are ending next May so that will leave a few spots open. Here is my line-up for my fall TV season!

 

Monday:

Dancing with the Stars-

 

I don't watch DWTS live. I always tape it. I can watch the 2 hour show in about 30 minutes. I only watch it for the dancing. I've only ever missed a few seasons because I wasn't interested in the people on it. So this show comes and goes each year.

 

The Big Bang Theory-

 

I have watched from the very beginning. I am a huge fan of this show. I am a nerdy person so this little inner person loves the fact that they make nerds funny. They take the side that gets bullied and tease and make a joke of it, in a sweet way.

 

The Voice-

 

I mean....Blake....Adam! Why would I not watch. And this year is Gwen and Pharrell....I am in heaven. Plus, the people they choose are sooo good and it's something both Bobby and I love.

 

Gotham-

new this season-

 

I love Benjamin Mackenize. Love him. And I love the Batman movies and all the villains so this show is right up my alley. I got Bobby to watch the first episode with me and he liked it too. It's about Batman before he was Batman. But it's not just that. It's a look into the lives of all the villains and how they became that villain.

 

The Blacklist-

 

MY NEWEST ADDICTION- I binged watched the first season on Netflix because I kept hearing so many good things about it. I watched all 23 episodes in a week. I am so in love with James Spader as Red. If you haven't watched this show, I highly recommend it. You will be so addicted. It is my favorite show!

 

Castle-

 

I have watched this since the beginning as well. I love Castle and Beckett and their relationship. He's funny and has so much swagger. She's beautiful but stubborn. They make for great television and I hope this show just keeps on going for a long time.

 

 

Tuesday:

Dancing with the Stars Results-

 

I fast forward just to see who gets off.

 

The Voice-

 

Blake...Adam...Gwen...Pharrell! Done

 

New Girl-

 

Bobby and I both watch this show. He likes it more than me. I watch it for a good laugh and to keep up with the characters. I love that they make a dorky girl the main star. Instead of her super model best friend CeCe. But seriously, the men on that show, mostly Schmidt, are the highlight of it.  

 

Agents of Shield-

 

Based off the Avengers movie, Bobby and I both love this show. I love super hero movies so to get a behind glimpse of what goes on, just keeps my focus. But its more than that. Its about the agents who are behind the super hero. The good and the bad. It has twist and turns and when you think you know, it changes.

 

Wednesday:

The Mysteries of Laura-

new this season-

 

I have already watched the first 2 episodes and I love it. I love Debra Messing so I was so excited when I saw she was going to have her own show. I also love cop shows (for some odd reason). But this show has a lot of humor. She is a cop who is going through a divorce and has twin boys who are the littlest devils. Her ex becomes her boss and her reaction is what every women would have. I seriously am so glad I started this show. And I love having her back on TV. Now...if Jack and Karen could make their way on to it, I would be in heaven!

 

The Goldbergs-

 

This was favorite new show last year. It is a great 30 minute show based off the true life of the producer. He even shows home videos at the end of each episode based off what that episode was about. Its just a great show that is clean and funny and something we all can relate too.

 

Modern Family-

 

I mean, I don't really have to say much about this show. It's 5 Emmy's and 1 Golden Globe can do the talking for this show. I never get tired of this show and I love the topics it touches on. I am all for equality and I believe that people should be able to get married if they want to so I love that this show shares my same views. All while not offended and being hilariously funny! And the fact that Ed O'Neill's character reminds me of my dad...it just makes me laugh even more.

 

Chicago PD-

 

I love Sophia Bush. Loved her as Brooke Davis on One Tree Hill. She is the reason if I have a daughter I want to name her Brooke. So when I saw that Sophia was back on TV as a cop, I was all in. Little did I know this show would be so amazing. It seriously takes me on a roller coaster each week. All of the characters come from different walks of life and there is this bond between them all. I got Bobby hooked on it as well and it ended with a bang last season...littlerly a bang. A major player got shot and killed so I am so excited to see where it goes from here.  

 

Stalker-

new this season-

 

I have only seen previews for this but it looks scary. And it takes you into the mind of why and how people stalk. The preview is so creepy, I will either have to watch this one while Bobby is home or during the day.

 

American Horror Story-

 

ok...so talk about scary....AHS is the scariest show I watch. I have watched every year. It is going on its 4th season. If you don't know what this show is about...it's because it changes every year. Each season takes you into a different environment with different characters. Some one who was the hero last season, could be the bad guy in the next season. They have the same actors but they play different people. So you don't have to watch all of the season to get caught up. I would recommend watching every season because it seriously is twisted and demented and I love every minute of it. This season is about a circus....and Bobby hates clowns. Bobby also sleep walks and talks so I might have to sleep in the other room after we watch this.

 

Thursday:

Grey's Anatomy-

 

75% of why I watch this show was because of Cristina and Meredith. And now Cristina is gone so I am a little nervous about watching it. But since I have watched from the beginning and have been so invested in each character, my mind would not know what to do if I didn't watch. I love grey's so I am excited to see where it goes now with Meredith not having her "person".

 

Bones-

 

This is the type of show I watch when I am folding laundry or I am laying down to take a nap and want to watch something easy. It's the same concept each time but I have watched from the beginning so I must see where Bones and Booth go from here. I do love this show because they take a smart powerful women and make her vulnerable with Booth. It's greatly written and I seem to have a thing for Deschanel sisters!

 

Bad Judge-

new this season-

 

Kate Walsh to me is one of the prettiest people on TV. Loved her on Greys, loved her on Private Practice so I am excited to see her out of scrubs and on something funny like this. I can't wait to watch this.

 

Friday:

Shark Tank-

 

Who doesn't like watching the average American come up with something ingenious and make millions off of it. Bobby and I both love this show. We go eat at our Friday night sushi place, I order wine, he orders water, we grub out on sushi, come home and watch Shark Tank. I love my Friday nights with him.

 

Hawaii 5-0-

 

I had seen some of the original episodes of this when it was out in the 70's (yes I wasn't born till 1985, so yea I mean in re-runs) so I knew when this one started, I wanted to watch. Who knew I would fall in love with Steve McGarrett (or maybe its the guy playing him, Alex O'Loughlin, I don't know). But his and Danny's (Danno) relationship is something you don't see much on TV. Their Bromance keeps the show funny because if it didn't, it would be another cop show. But they take this show and make it more than that.

 

Sunday:

CSI-Las Vegas- 

 

I use to watch every CSI they made (besides this one was NY and Miami) and I watched those go away. But this one has stayed because it invest a lot in the characters. It keeps it interesting. They bring in new powerful people to shake things up without taking away the focus of the actual plot. It started in 2000 and I have watched every year. They are coming out with a CSI: Cyber in 2015 and you best believe I will watch it too!

 

Including in this list is also Football. I mostly watch Sunday football since all my shows are starting back up, my Thursday's are taken over with that. And I have too much to watch on Monday's so I tend to keep my fantasy line up app open on Mondays to see the highlights of the game.

I do have a few other shows I watch but those are Spring shows: Bates Motel, Hannibal, Glee, CSI: Cyber, Agent Carter, & Justified. I love Walking Dead too but I wasn't caught up before last season so I wont be caught up on this season since I will have to watch on Netflix.

 

I love TV. And I love that I have a husband who loves TV too. And is willing to try any show.

 

What are you watching this season? Any that I watch? Would love to hear your feedback on anything you are starting or loving that I may or may not watch. 

Caer.....Vallen.....Tomber.....Ceciderit.....Falla.....Awe..... Pasti.....Mahulog.....no matter what language you say it in.....it's still means Fall !!!!

So yesterday was officially the first day of fall, and even though it is still in the high 80's here in Texas, I am loving the morning time low 70's and night time low 80's. I drive a huge monster jeep and you can believe I have taken the top off and windows rolled down.

 

Fall is my favorite season. I love Spring too but I have too many allergies from Spring that I don't get to enjoy it as much as I do Fall. Plus, as much as I love summer clothes, Fall clothing to me is when people look their best. The boots, the jeans, the tanks, the sweaters, the jackets...I love it all. What I really love to do when it comes to shopping is by a few major pieces that can carry me into a few years. I will tend to spend a little more on those pieces and then make a Target run and buy cheap everyday pieces that may only last one year. This year, my goal is get a new pair of black and brown boots. The last time I bought boots was about 4 years ago so I believe it is time for me to update that part of my closet. Every year I tell Bobby I am and every year I don't. So this year....it is my mission to find them.

 

With that said, I have been making a Pinterest board with all my fall ideas for clothes. And deciding on what key pieces I will get this year to keep around for a few years. Here is what I am loving right now and I hope this helps you when you are out shopping:

An oversized sweater with a cute scarf, tights and ankle boots. This would make a really cute Thanksgiving outfit or brunch with the girls. Just make sure the sweater is long enough and the tights are dark enough because no one wants to see booty at Thanksgiving! Well maybe that nasty cousin you only see once a year but lets not give him that pleasure.

 

 

I love leather jeans. They go with anything. I have those shoes so I want to find the leather jeans and then be able to place it with cute layers. I have a oversized booty so layering on top allows me cover it but still stay cute on top. Also, leather jeans come in colors other than black so I am going to try to find a few colors to play with this fall.

 

 

Here they are again but this time, with a flannel or jean shirt wrapped around. I have been wearing the flannel look all summer and I am so glad it can carry into fall. I love black as well (slims everything) so having a fun flannel to either wear around the waist or put on is a great need. Long soft shirts are also in this fall when it comes to layering.

 

 

I cant say enough about this outfit. Adding the belt to an oversized sweater like this really helps make your waist small and helps with the girls on top. It also gives it that "I kinda through this together look but did it on purpose but want you to think I don't care but I do care look." Not to mention those boots!!!! Thigh high boots are so great when they don't look like a stripper. And trust me, they make them. Try them on before you buy. I love online shopping but when it comes to boots/shoes, I almost never do it unless I really know for a fact they will work.  

 

 

 

The crop top sweater! Love it. But I only love it if its done right. High waist skirts are great for elongating your torso and making you appear smaller and taller. Then you add the cute crop top to it and bam...its fashion. Purple/plum is the color right now this fall so load up on it. How to do it wrong is to place it with a short shorts or something that shows off your stomach too much. I'm all for a little stomach show, its sexy but there comes a point where too much becomes too much.

 

 

 

I don't know if you have noticed but jean jackets are back! and I couldn't be more excited. But what I am loving is the jean vest. It goes with anything and everything. And you can get it in so many different jean colors. Make sure you play with your strengths, if you are a pale light haired light eyed girl, the lighter the jacket the better. If you are dark skin, dark hair, dark eyed girl, go towards the darker side. I am on the darker side and I have tried on light denim and it washes me out awful! But would look amazing on my blonde sister Kara. Finding what works for you is the best, not what looks good on someone else.

 

 

 

The boots I am loving right now to go with everything are these tie up ankle boots. I actually have these in black (wearing the today) and they go with everything. Jeans, shorts, leggings, dresses, skirts, you wear it you name it, it goes!

 

 

 

So I love the socks and boots look. It was really popular last year and it will be in style again. But oh no....I don't have any socks to go with my boots! No fear, you know that really itchy sweater your grandma gave you for Christmas last year that hangs in your closet in the back where no light reaches it....pull it out. You can cut the arms off of that sweater and use it for a sock. WHAT!!!! I know right. Grandmas ugly gift is now a great piece of fashion. And when she ask you if you ever wear it, you don't have to lie to her!

 

 

 

 

The one trend I am really noticing this year is layers. Layer the shirts, layer the socks and boots, layer the jackets, layer layer layer!  And layering of the jewelry. Taking simple pieces (either long or short) and putting them together. Or having one large statement piece and dressing around that. My sister in law Kristen sells Stella and Dot and what amazing pieces they sell. And for a great price. Here is the {link} to her website if you want to start purchasing your fall jewelry!

 

And don't forget that your never fully dressed without a smile! And you can help get that smile at my Younique page. www.youniqueproducts.com/DaniLynnLewis

 

 

Welcome to fall my friends...where everything is colorful and smells likes pumpkins!

 

 

Dear Diary...

Do you know what happens when I only get 4 hours of sleep? An excuse for an awful post. I made a promise to myself I would do a post everyday except weekends and holidays and I am going to stick to it. Today I am having the case of the Monday's on a Tuesday. I am the type of girl who needs at least 8 hours of sleep. I don't do well with not much sleep. I get headaches, stomach aches, I'm moody, drink way to much coffee that stains my teeth, my lips get chapped (don't know why), all I want to do is sleep in my chair but it happens to be the day at work where everyone needs something from me. So today, today is not going to be much of a post. Today is one of those days where I am going to do more of a diary entry than something fun and interesting for you. I really do try to make these post interesting, smart, witty, funny and something that I would want to read myself so I do apologize if today seems like drag.

Dear Diary,

It's me Dani! Boy am I tired. All 3 of my men kept me up during the middle of the night. Bobby and all his glory ate way to many eggs yesterday and we both know what happens when he eats to many eggs... I mean, can the man just go one day without eating a thousand pounds of protein? I know he's gorgeous and has an amazing body, but for just one night, I would like a nice smelling room. Bullet and all his glory needs to learn to blow his nose or wear a damn nose strip. Sounded like a freight train just came into my room. I know Bullet is so sweet and loves to sleep, but momma likes to sleep too and not listen to a loud snore all night. Why don't I wear ear plugs you ask?... because I have very small ear holes and can't seem to find any that fit me just right to sleep in or don't cause me to have an ear ache in the morning. I believe I moved him about 20 times before I decided to go to the guest bed. Oh yes, the guest bed. More like sheet rock with a wimpy excuse of a blanket. That bed was never made to be slept in, just look nice when guest come over. But no, it was the source of my 4 hours last night. And no, I can't go alone in that small bed. My 60 pound lab mix Dash and all his glory has to come with because heaven forbid he go one night without touching me or seeing me or licking my face. Yes, it melts my heart the way he loves me like that. No, I wouldn't trade it for anything, but at 2am in the morning, I could have him love me just a little less. Just enough to where I can move him so I can get comfortable enough. Oh and to top it off, both dogs wait for me to get up to use the bathroom. Bobby could be up for hours and they won't move. But as soon as I even lift one eye, they both jump down and start talking to me. Normally, I don't mind. It's 7:30am and I am up so sure, I let them out. They both do there thing and go back to bed with Bobby. But this morning, no...they had to add to my already headache. I hear Bullet come staggering in, making all kinds of grumbling noises. I look at my phone and it says 5:30am. Ugh. I've also noticed that Dash does this licking of his gums thing when he really needs to pee. He lays perfectly flat on his belly and just smacks his lips. Left lip, right lip, left lip, right lip, yawn and make sounds. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Soooo...Dash is on the bed licking is lips and Bullet is on the ground making pig noise so I get up and go let them out. By the time I got back to my nice comfortable bed in my room, it was 6am and Bobby was in the middle of the bed sprawled out. Do I wake him and move him hoping he doesn't think I am an intruder and attack me or do I go back into the little small bed knowing both dogs will go where I go? I risk the injury. Luckily, I had woke him enough to know it was me and he moved over and me and my 2 dogs got in. Fell asleep for what seemed like a minute only to have Bobby's alarm go off to wake me again for me to fall back asleep to have my alarm go off. All I can say is come on 3rd cup of coffee, kick in! I love my boys so very much but it's times like this I miss living at my mom and dads house and sleeping ALONE! This day can not end quick enough so I can get home, watch The Blacklist from last night, eat dinner, take a warm bath and GO TO BED!!!! Now, if I could just invent a nose plug that allows you to breathe in the middle of the night but not smell anything....I would be a billionaire.

Love, Me

Now, if I could find my Venti nonfat pumpkin spiced latte from Starbucks that I so desperately need, I could continue on with my day!  

CLT

So yesterday was a very special little boys birthday. Colton Levi Talbert turned 5 years old yesterday. Where are all my little kiddos going? They need to seriously slow down. This aunt just can't deal with it.

On Saturday, Angie through Colton a very awesome Batman party. Colton is the kind of boy that doesn't like anything girly. He hates pink and purple. Nothing that would even seem to come off as girly. So I knew Angie would make sure to have his party super boyish, and that she did. We drove up and there was this massive Batman bounce house. Like the biggest bounce house I have ever seen from the ones you can rent. It was the kind you could hook a water hose to as well and make the slide wet.

 

Since I haven't had my camera in a while, my mind totally wasn't thinking and I forgot to take it. Luckily, I had my phone and I saw Angie bring her camera out so I knew I would one way or another get some photos!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I seriously hate blue icing!

 

Colton Levi Talbert-

I can't even begin to tell you how much I love you. What an amazing child you are. You are so sweet, and so smart and I love how technology savvy you already are. I love your laugh and your sweet smile. You are going to be a great big brother very soon. I already see how you are with Kent and how you share so well. I pray for your sake, you momma has a boy. I don't know what you will do with a little girl and all that PINK! But I do know this, that God gave you to me to be your aunt and I thank him everyday for that. I love you so much and I know you are going to rule the world one day with all that brain power you got! Happy 5th Birthday buddy!