FIve on Friday

Five on Friday...

1. My cookie sheet hasn't seen cookies in a very long time...too long. These days it is used for zucchini, carrots, and asparagus.

2. The bitter cold this winter is not my cup of tea. I only enjoy cold if it brings snow.

3. I have pretty much no clue about makeup. I'd really like someone to give me advice on what to use and how to use it.

4. I just realized Netflix has over 100 episodes of Law & Order: SVU. Jam!

5. I'm so excited to go with Lilly-Belle to her cheer camp tomorrow and watch her cheer at the Wake Forest game. She's such a cutie!

Currently...

What I'm currently:

Eating: Lots of Whole30 meals (on Day 7 baby!) 

Drinking: Black Coffee...I really miss my creamer.

Reading: The Explorer Gene


Watching: The RedHead and I went to see American Hustle the other evening. Two things- I'd love to rock one of the dresses Amy Adams wore and Jennifer Lawrence can do no wrong!


Needing to Do: Put away my Christmas decor. I've moved everything into the dining room, but I just can't muster the motivation to pack everything up and put it in the basement.

Wishing For: A new vehicle. It's no easy feat to squeeze three children into our car. It's basically a game of tetris with car seats.


Missing: My Mamaw. We have several cardinals that come to our feeders every day and each time I see them I think of her.

Wearing: Today it is jeans and my coziest Appalachian sweatshirt because it was 7 degrees this morning. Warmth over style this morning!

In My Cart

Etsy, my favorite website when I need to waste time. Seriously, you can fine just about anything here and I love that the items are hand crafted. Here's what's in my imaginary shopping cart right now.

Monogram Canvas Duffle Bag from Teta Apparel

Sterling Bee Ring from Lavender Cottage

New Baubles Viva La Jewel

Yummy Smelly Spray from The Gnarly Whale

New Grocery Bags from Oh Little Rabbit

What are some of your favorite Etsy shops?

Express Yourself

How did we ever express our thoughts with humor before someecards??? I'll never know.

 Yes, yes we do.

 Because I will always think of my suite mates as my Golden Girls (and I'll always be Blanche)! Love you Lyds, Ash, and Erin!!

 Housewife Problems. And I don't iron...ever. I can't do it because I'm left handed. Seriously.

 My true friends know this to be true. ;)

When else would it be??

These could go on all day! Do you have any favs?

Spring Break Agenda

While Number 1 on my list is a lot of sittin' and relaxing, I have a lot of things on my list to do this Spring Break:
2. Trip to the zoo with Mama and Kiddos.
3. Play at the park.
4. Read 50 Shades of Grey on the back deck during Bug's naptime.
5. Visit a sweet little newborn baby so I can get my baby fix.
6. Eat yummy treats and enough leftover ham biscuits to turn me into, well, you know.
7. Take walks.
8. Have a lunchdate with Lilly-Belle and my Granny.
9. Get my bangs cut again...KelleHampton inspired!
10. Celebrate a special friend.

Oh, and catch up on some posts (once the RedHead brings home the camera cord so I can add pics). I just love Spring Break!

How I Spent My NYE

Once you have children New Year's Eve just isn't the same. For example:

I began the day by ripping out the entire contents of my pantry to reorganize it. (Here's to getting a jump start on my New Year's Resolution...Organize!)

I did a little shopping with my Mama. To buy a dress for NYE??? Nope. To buy fabric and accessories for a little home project. More on that in another post.

I enlisted the children to help me make my first batch of homemade laundry soap. I was inspired by this post (actually, Kelle inspires me daily!) I used Sweet Orange essential oil instead of lavender and it works great!

And then the grand finale of the evening was at 12:53 when we awoke because Bug had an accident in the bed after being put to sleep without a pull-up.

Don't be jealous of my fun! ;)  It was actually a wonderful New Year's Eve and Day. We ate pork chops, black eyed peas and turnip greens for New Year's dinner. Here's to prosperity, luck, money, and my resolution to stay organized.

Many Blessings

This Thanksgiving I have more than my fair share of things to be thankful for. There's the big things:

I'm beyond thankful for a husband who loves me so much and spoils me rotten. He is the most supportive and attentive person I know.

I am thankful for my two children who bring light and laughter into my life.

I am thankful for my Mama, a job that allows me to share my passion for reading with children every day, and friends I can count on for anything.

Then there are the little things:
Sugar-Free Peppermint Mocha coffee creamer that allows me a treat while not breaking my carb diet.

My hairdresser being able to work me in the day before Thanksgiving so I can have "good" hair through the holidays.

Hunter Rainboots that keep me stylin' even in yucky weather.

Bacon...because bacon makes everything better! ;)

The Everyday

I really get hyped up about exciting events in my life. Sometimes I feel like I'm always looking forward, but I've realized after many experiences that the more you build it up the more likely you are to feel a bit disappointed after it's over. So I'm trying really hard to just live in each day. Here's a few bits from the everyday.

Yummy Breakfast: Vanilla yogurt, 1/2 chopped apple, walnuts and a drizzle of honey.

What I wore:

Shirt: Forever 21 (forever old)

Skirt: Max Studio

Shoes: Mossimo for Target

Belt: Fossil

Watch: Michael Kors

Straw Bag: Thrifted from Goodwill

An evening walk with the Bug:

I get to look at these beautiful blues every day!

Looking at airplanes. Clearly I need some photography tips.

Here's to enjoying the everyday!

Warning Signs

I had a mini-epiphany today. There are warning signs that I'm getting old{er}. It's frightening...

I fixed myself a nice cup of coffee this afternoon while perfectly good wine, champagne and liquor sit in the cabinet.

Sit in the cabinet! This worries me.

It's Friday night and the primary plan for the evening is to make spaghetti. Young people go out to eat on Fridays. This worries me.

I think I look better with my glasses on.
The majority of my tops show no cleavage.
I hound my kids about brushing their teeth.
I found myself driving below the speed limit for heaven's sake!

I'll be calling children rascals and stealing the sweet-n-low packets from restaurants soon enough.

I'm greatly concerned. Good thing my college friends will be here in a couple weeks to help me break some of these disturbing habits!

Welcome 2011

Ok, so I got blog lazy. I have an idea...let's just pretend that I didn't abandon this blog for a couple months and try to pick up where I left off.



It's a new year and we know what that means, resolutions. Here's what I'm working on this year:



~Continue last year's resolution of keeping it simple.
~Read more.
~Dance more.



That's it. I chose things I love and I resolve to do them more.



And just so you know I have been living life for the past several months, visual proof.

Monkey was Iron Man and Bug was a Ladybug for Halloween.

I attended my 10 year reunion with one of my bestest friends!

We settled into our home and hosted our first party here.

It snowed on Christmas!

Monkey looked more than adorable in his monkey 'boggin.

Preschool plays were attended.
Cupcakes were eaten.

Baths were taken.

Christmas card photos were taken.

Fits were pitched.

Santa visited.

Little mamas were made.

Faux pets were welcomed into the family.

Stockings were ransacked.

And many memories were made.

Goodbye 2010, hello 2011!