Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Thirsty?
Just me thinking about cocktails on a Monday morning? No? You too? Ok cool, glad I'm not the only one. I kid, of course.
This weekend, I tried a new cocktail courtesy of my sister. I'm a vodka lover, so it was totally up my alley.
You should try it. Pinnacle Whipped with club soda, splash of cranberry. It tastes like cream soda.
Now you have something to look forward to for this weekend...or tonight....however you roll.
You're welcome.
This weekend, I tried a new cocktail courtesy of my sister. I'm a vodka lover, so it was totally up my alley.
You should try it. Pinnacle Whipped with club soda, splash of cranberry. It tastes like cream soda.
Now you have something to look forward to for this weekend...or tonight....however you roll.
You're welcome.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Do The Dancey Dance Dance Dance
Good morning friends,
I have realized, as of late, that most of my blog titles come from some of my daughter's favorites shows. i.e. today, it's Yo Gabba Gabba. That just gives you a small glimpse into what is running through my head on the regular.
I have been crazy about music lately. I got through spurts with loving what's out there and not loving what's out there AT ALL. Right now, however, I am loving it.
And this one...is my current favorite because who doesn't love Adele. Seriously. Who?
Adele - Someone Like You
Another favorite right now is from the one and only Ri Ri. My girl, she just doesn't know it. And a great one for a Friday!
Rihanna - Cheers
And the last one...is a weird one because I am not a fan of Adam Levine and Maroon 5 is just not really my thing. He's not on my Pass List that's for sure. I think he's cocky and a playa' but no judgies today. I saw it for the first time on the last season of The Voice and I've been a big fan since.
Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
Have an AWESOME weekend!
I have realized, as of late, that most of my blog titles come from some of my daughter's favorites shows. i.e. today, it's Yo Gabba Gabba. That just gives you a small glimpse into what is running through my head on the regular.
I have been crazy about music lately. I got through spurts with loving what's out there and not loving what's out there AT ALL. Right now, however, I am loving it.
And this one...is my current favorite because who doesn't love Adele. Seriously. Who?
Adele - Someone Like You
Another favorite right now is from the one and only Ri Ri. My girl, she just doesn't know it. And a great one for a Friday!
Rihanna - Cheers
And the last one...is a weird one because I am not a fan of Adam Levine and Maroon 5 is just not really my thing. He's not on my Pass List that's for sure. I think he's cocky and a playa' but no judgies today. I saw it for the first time on the last season of The Voice and I've been a big fan since.
Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
Have an AWESOME weekend!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Thursday Is A Good Day For A Video
I would like to present my daughter.on a trampoline. For the first time. All by herself (especially without any big kids, more specifically the girl that thought it was an MMA cage match with my toddler, don't mess with my kid chica...hey parentals, your kid, yeah that one trying to pin my daughter on a trampoline...you should intervene...life lesson opportunity here).
Please note, my daughter has little fear. Thank you God for trampoline nets.
WARNING to my husband (not that he really reads this) but she may need one and I'm pretty sure someone is rapidly approaching Birthday #2.
It is sideways cause YouTube is jacked up and won't let me rotate and SAVE. Funny thing when there is no save button when editing a video. Annoying. Anywho, just turn your head to the left when watching.
Mia and the Trampoline
Happy Thursday!
Please note, my daughter has little fear. Thank you God for trampoline nets.
WARNING to my husband (not that he really reads this) but she may need one and I'm pretty sure someone is rapidly approaching Birthday #2.
It is sideways cause YouTube is jacked up and won't let me rotate and SAVE. Funny thing when there is no save button when editing a video. Annoying. Anywho, just turn your head to the left when watching.
Mia and the Trampoline
Happy Thursday!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Wordless Wednesday - Mini Me
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
I Love You, You Love Me, We're A Hap-py Fa-mi-ly
You can call this fluffy blogging if you wish, but it's what makes life such a blessing and I want to share it...
I talked about this family around Valentine's Day of this year when I wrote about all of the people I love. They are very special and near and dear to my heart. Always have been and always will be. Our families have grown super close over the past two years and they have been such a fulfilling part to my circle of special people in my life. They are just down right good people and they like wine, which gives them a heck of a lot more points in my book.
A while back I received an email. It was titled "Not Sure How To Title This."
For those that are lucky enough to be parents, it goes without saying that there is no greater love than that of a child. No.greater.love. I truly believe that. The love I have for Mia is unexplainable, so gratifying, so rewarding, so many things. I didn't know that type of love was possible before I had a child. I loved my husband and I thought that was the end all be all of love. Nope. Not even close. He knows this. We discuss it all the time. The love we have for her is different from the love we have for each other and that's ok.
As I do each night, I checked my email one more time before bed that night. And that email was in my Inbox.
After reading it, I was teary, choked up and blown away by the mere fact that two parents would put their faith in my husband and I should the absolute unthinkable happen. As a parent there are days where you feel like you are a mess and totally not doing "it" right. To hear, especially from your own family and very special family at that, that we are a great couple, great parents and someone they would rely on to take care of their children is overwhelming, however so rewarding to me and Hubby personally.
Her email including things like:
You're a great couple with so many similarities to us. Not to mention that we think you're amazing and loving parents :)
We know that your family would welcome our kids which is so important to us.
Most important, Justin & Avery really love you two and your Meemers, and yes...Jeffy & Lucy too
We will always be family and always love and care for you unconditionally :)
Love you both and think the world of you and the family you've created!
Who wouldn't be blown away by all of those nice things?
We just may need a bigger house or a farm...the deal also includes their 3 dogs :)
Awwwwweeee family! So blessed.
I talked about this family around Valentine's Day of this year when I wrote about all of the people I love. They are very special and near and dear to my heart. Always have been and always will be. Our families have grown super close over the past two years and they have been such a fulfilling part to my circle of special people in my life. They are just down right good people and they like wine, which gives them a heck of a lot more points in my book.
A while back I received an email. It was titled "Not Sure How To Title This."
For those that are lucky enough to be parents, it goes without saying that there is no greater love than that of a child. No.greater.love. I truly believe that. The love I have for Mia is unexplainable, so gratifying, so rewarding, so many things. I didn't know that type of love was possible before I had a child. I loved my husband and I thought that was the end all be all of love. Nope. Not even close. He knows this. We discuss it all the time. The love we have for her is different from the love we have for each other and that's ok.
As I do each night, I checked my email one more time before bed that night. And that email was in my Inbox.
After reading it, I was teary, choked up and blown away by the mere fact that two parents would put their faith in my husband and I should the absolute unthinkable happen. As a parent there are days where you feel like you are a mess and totally not doing "it" right. To hear, especially from your own family and very special family at that, that we are a great couple, great parents and someone they would rely on to take care of their children is overwhelming, however so rewarding to me and Hubby personally.
Her email including things like:
You're a great couple with so many similarities to us. Not to mention that we think you're amazing and loving parents :)
We know that your family would welcome our kids which is so important to us.
Most important, Justin & Avery really love you two and your Meemers, and yes...Jeffy & Lucy too
We will always be family and always love and care for you unconditionally :)
Love you both and think the world of you and the family you've created!
Who wouldn't be blown away by all of those nice things?
We just may need a bigger house or a farm...the deal also includes their 3 dogs :)
Awwwwweeee family! So blessed.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
We Should Seriously Pitch Our Own Show...Seriously
The happiness that is my new family room. Happy Momma over here. Totally tooting my own horn here (and my cousin), but this is quite the transformation. It is SO MUCH BETTER than I even imagined (and I was pretty confident it would all come together and be amazing!). It's warm and cozy, yet modern and bold.
We began about 10:00 am, but it was after 12:00 by the time all the kiddos were cleared out of the residence. We were done by 8:00 pmish. Long and crazy day, but worth every drip of sweat and every feeling of whether we were truly on our own TV show. My heart raced towards the end because I wanted it to all be pulled together before my husband returned. Hubs was asked to leave for the day and was told to come back anytime after 5:00, which then became 6:00, then 7:00 and yes again another text to come home at 8:00. He luckily had to work as he did on most Saturdays, but was ready to come home.
Before...I had already started moving the room around by the time I took these pictures.
We began about 10:00 am, but it was after 12:00 by the time all the kiddos were cleared out of the residence. We were done by 8:00 pmish. Long and crazy day, but worth every drip of sweat and every feeling of whether we were truly on our own TV show. My heart raced towards the end because I wanted it to all be pulled together before my husband returned. Hubs was asked to leave for the day and was told to come back anytime after 5:00, which then became 6:00, then 7:00 and yes again another text to come home at 8:00. He luckily had to work as he did on most Saturdays, but was ready to come home.
Before...I had already started moving the room around by the time I took these pictures.
And the Afters...
Hubby's new (Man, Football, Sports, Sunday) chair
Pillow - Gordman's, floor lamp and area rug - Lowe's, clock - Target (clearance)
The new couch...goodbye to the day of straightening couch covers and welcome to the family leather.
A parents (of children and dogs) dream. Clearly our faux suede creme colored furniture were purchase pre-children and dogs. Live and learn :)
Mantle (all accessories, minus the framed pic, from Gordman's...all on clearance...can I get a Woot! Woot!) The only thing missing is my 16x20 black and white photo canvas, which should be arriving this week.
Painted our end table to go with the new decor, lamp and wall art from Gordman's and already had the framed photo (engagement picture). Wine is just an extra post -Sunday dinner thing.
Pretty good angle of the new room as a whole. I still think my favorite part is the rug and then the furniture. Without both of those, this room would not be what it is. New storage ottoman from Target...only $79.99 and no more remotes, books or coasters sitting out. All now tucked away.
The best part, is that hubby LOVED it....and he has done a good job today putting an indentation into the seat of his new chair. Ha! Love Lazy Sundays :)
A big thank you to my cousin that helped my vision come to life and dedicating her entire Saturday to bust her a$$ with me and get it done in one day!
Have a great week!
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