Father's Day Weekend

Good morning! Again, I was going to have our weekend recap up yesterday, but that just didn't happen. Oh well!

We had a great Father's Day weekend! The weather was gorgeous and we had lots of fun things on the agenda.

Friday night I went to see Bridesmaids with a friend. It was hilarious and definitely a chick flick. Don't take the guys to go see it!

Saturday we had a birthday party to attend, then Saturday evening we took Brady to get his first sno cone! He loved it! He got orange, James got blue raspberry and I got Summer Breeze. In case you don't know, Summer Breeze is strawberry, peach and watermelon mixed together. My very first job was at a Sno Cone place called Country Cream. Those were the days!

Sunday we skipped church and spent the day together at Falls Park in Greenville. We picked up Subway for lunch and had a wonderful time just enjoying each other's company. I can't wait until Beckett is big enough to join in the fun!

I'm so thankful for my wonderful husband who is such an amazing father. Our boys are so blessed to have him in their lives! I love you!

Headbands

So yesterday my friend Shannon commented that hats and fascinators aren't kind to curly-headed girls like ourselves and she's right. I found a solution to that problem! Answer - the head band! No, not the big head bands that Hillary Clinton use to wear.

Yikes! Modern headbands are much less tacky these days. From delicate flowers to sassy ruffles, there is something for everyone.

Nordstrom


Gussy Sews

Target (This one I actually own)

So if you don't feel ready to take on a fascinator for church this Sunday or if you have curly locks and don't want to face hat head, try a flowered headband! I did!

What Would Kate Do?

Kate Middleton is my newest style obsession! She's so gorgeous, so classic and so gracious. And I really wish that hats and fascinators would come in style over here in the States.

More spring goodies

All of these spring clothes are just killing me! Well, figuratively, not literally. It would be a shame to die from lack of a white blouse. Can you imagine the obit? I can't!

Ann Taylor Loft has this:

and this:

and this! Can you tell it's my favorite store?

Golden Globes Fashion Review

So who watched the Golden Globes on Sunday night? I love award shows, so this is my favorite time of year, and the Globes did not disappoint!

My favorites

Eva Longoria Parker

I think she’s gorgeous!


Amy Adams

I love the dress, but I wish they had pulled her hair up off her face.

Sandra Bullock

I’m so happy to see her back on the red carpet. She’s such a breath of fresh air.

Christina Applegate

She looks amazing considering the year she had. I so wish I could wear yellow.

Anne Hathaway

What color is this dress? Blue or purple? I think this may be one that showed up better in person than on camera, but she still looks great.

Kate Winslet

Perfection! I absolutely love her!


The Worst

Drew Barrymore

I’m still a little undecided on this, but the hair definitely pushes it into the worst column.

Renee Zweleger

Two words: Train Wreck! Carolina Herrera disappointed here.

What I Want for Christmas

Since most of us have already started our Christmas shopping, here are a few things on my list this year:


The Original Necklace by Lisa Leonard with Brady's name on it, of course!

27 Dresses DVD - Rumor has it this will be $5 at Target on Friday

Sex and the City DVD – I think this is on sale at Target, too


Giada de Laurentiss – Everyday Favorites cookbook – Love her shows and her cookbooks.



I’m not sure what else. After last year’s big gift of my pink Kitchen-Aid mixer, there’s nothing major on my list.

I'd also love gift cards to my favorite stores, Ann Taylor Loft and Swoozies.

What day is it?

Well, it’s been quite a weekend and start to the week. Let’s do a little review:

My grandmother had a stroke a week ago Saturday. She was doing fairly well and we were throwing around the idea of driving up to Kentucky to see her, but we haven’t decided for sure.

Friday we went up to Asheville to see Playhouse Disney with Viv and her family. The drive there and back was fun, but honestly, I’d skip the concert and just go straight to Disney World. That’s just my opinion. The kids did have a great time, though. That’s what matters.

Then we get the call that my grandfather never showed up at the hospital to see my grandmother. A neighbor went to check on him and found him passed out on the sofa. They called an ambulance and took him to the hospital, where they found out he had pneumonia in both lungs. So he was in the same hospital as my grandmother, same floor.

We would have driven up that day, but we already had tickets to the Wiggles and I didn’t want Brady (or myself!) to miss out. If you remember, I have quite the crush on the Blue Wiggle.

It was a fantastic show and Brady absolutely loved it. We’ll definitely be seeing the Wiggles again in the future.

So Sunday morning we drove up to Kentucky to see my family. It was an exhausting weekend, just emotionally draining all the way around. We got home Tuesday evening about 6pm. They’re doing better and I think my grandmother is being discharged tomorrow and my grandfather in the next few days. My uncle is taking them to his house for a while.

So it’s been busy, fun and not so fun at the same time. I’ll have pictures from our events tomorrow or Friday.

Finally, a costume, and weekend in review

Well, I am now going to be the Red Queen for Halloween. It was on sale at Target and it fit me. SOLD! Plus, it’s long so I won’t be too cold Friday night. Here’s a picture:


We had very busy and tiring weekend, but it was great. Judgment House was going on and it was amazing. Over 120 people got saved over the three nights! We had a great time and really bonded with the people in our scenes. We all know way too much about each other (and our spouses!) after this weekend.

Now I’m trying to catch up on some sleep and catch up on some housework! DH did a great job of keeping Brady busy and making sure things didn’t completely fall apart, but there is still work to be done.

And what a horrible tragedy for Jennifer Hudson and her family. I can’t imagine what she’s going through right now, but I’m definitely praying for them.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road.........

UPDATED - I found some! Walmart had some red, shimmery Mary Jane-style shoes for $9.00. The thing I don't like is that they're flat. Oh well. Now I need to decide whether to add some glitter to make them extra special. And a bow, of course.

Y’all, I’m in need of some ruby slippers. I was originally going to be Tinkerbelle for Halloween because Brady is Peter Pan, but it’s impossible to find a Tinkerbelle costume that isn’t either for 5 year olds or for strippers. They’re not to be found. So after much searching, I’ve decided on Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. Ironically, I hate the movie but the costume is cute and G-rated (well, the one I found is!), so it will have to work.

Target has their costumes 30% off this week, so I’m going to get mine there and now I just need the ruby slippers. I have a lead on some at WM, so I’ll be temporarily breaking my boycott to score some cheap sparkly shoes. Wish me luck!Oh, and the only reason I really need a costume is because we’re dressing up for MOPS, plus we have the church Trunk or Treat and some of the parents dress up. I thought it would be fun.

What are you going to be?

I can look, but I can't touch!

Shopping!

Hey all! My Southern Living at Home party was a smashing success! I ended up with $170 of free items! And we know it's all about the free stuff! Just kidding............really! But I had 9 great friends who attended and it was fun to have girls over and get to look at great home items, too. I did decide to go with a different set of dishes - the Hospitality collection in Butter, a really pretty yellow shade. They had it staged in such a pretty way in the fall catalog. I also got the platter that I showed in my other post.

Here are a few things I got at Ann Taylor Loft this past weekend:

After I get Brady's fall shopping finished, I plan on doing some more for me!

Happy Monday!

For your viewing enjoyment

I'm not feeling very creative or wordsy today, so I thought I'd give you this! Enjoy!

I want these!

Mikasa Antique White dishware! I coulld ask for them as a Christmas present, but I want them to use by Thanksgiving!

Dancing with the Stars

Did anyone else grow up watching Kristi Yamaguichi figure skate? I always wanted to be her, gliding around in my sequined outfit and doing all those jumps and turns and winning the gold medal. She was so sweet and charming and funny and she still is.

So I was very happy to see her win Dancing with the Stars last night. She and her partner were just fabulous. I wish I could dance like that!

Random Things

I found this on a blog somewhere and thought it was fun. Enjoy!





eating: I had a PB&J for lunch with some chips



drinking: Water



wearing: Black pants, black heels, purple tunic-style top, silver bracelet, silver hoop earrings



hair: Curly and stuck behind my ears, like Pam on The Office



nails: Need to be done!



purchased today: A Mt. Dew on the way to work



wanting: Furniture for my back porch



What bill do you hate paying the most? Does gas count?



Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner? Hmmmm……..last place we went to eat was Flat Rock Grill. It was pretty romantic.


Name of your first grade teacher? My mom ( I was homeschooled until 8th grade)

What do you really want to be doing right now? Playing in the backyard with Brady



What did you want to be when you were growing up? A fashion designer



How many colleges did you attend? Two community colleges so far.



Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now? Because I haven’t worn it in a while.



Gas prices? I don’t like them, but at least my car isn’t as big as some peoples are, so I could be paying a lot more!



If you could move anywhere and take someone with you? You know, I really don’t want to move. I love living here with my family.



First thought when the alarm went off this morning? 10 more minutes!



Last thought before going to sleep last night? Can’t remember.



What errand/chore do you despise? Mopping the floor.



If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer? Definitely!



Get up early or sleep in? Sleep in!


Have you found real love yet? I've been married for 7 years, so I hope so! Seriously, yes.



When did you first start feeling old? I've always felt older than I was.


Favorite guilty pleasure? My daily Mt. Dew in the morning.



Cowboys or Indians? Cowboys



What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now? WSSL 100FM (country)


Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work? I don't sit by anyone!



What famous person would you like to have dinner with? Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Garner


Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose? No.



Last book you read for real? I usually read magazines (Cottage Living, Southern Living, Country Living, Self, Parents, etc.), but the last book I read was The Will of Wisteria by Denise Hildreth.


Do you have a teddy bear? No.


Do you go to church? Yes.

What a cute couple!

Ya'll know I just love Reese Witherspoon. Love her! I wasn't too sure about her and Jake Gyllenhall at first, but now I think they're just perfect together. Aren't they the cutest couple??

The girls are back!

Can I tell ya’ll just how excited I am about this movie?????


I always wanted to be Carrie, but I’m much more of a Charlotte.

6 Things About Me

I was tagged to list six unimportant things about myself by Pink, Green and Southern.



RULES1) you link back to the person who tagged you.

2) post these rules on your blog.

3) share six unimportant things about yourself.

4) tag six random people at the end of your entry.

5) let the tagged people know by leaving a comment on their blogs



6 Things about me:

1. It really irritates me when my husband goes to bed before I do. Now I don’t have a problem going to bed before him, but I hate going to bed after him. Strange, huh?

2. I have green eyes, but one has a brown spot in it. DH calls it my “evil eye.”

3. I’m allergic to bananas.

4. I won’t eat at buffets (Ryan’s, Golden Corral, etc.)

5. I have a scar on the palm of my left hand where I slipped and fell on a piece of broken salad bowl at O’Charley’s when I worked there.
6. I secretly enjoy watching fishing shows.



I'm tagging:

- LSU Girl

- Kellys Korner

- Raising Alikaye

- Just Melissa

- In Every Season

- Pinot and Pacifiers

5 Things

I stole this from another blog because I just can’t think of anything interesting to write about and I also didn’t download the pictures of mine and Brady’s chalk art from last night. You all would have been very impressed with my abstract elephant!

What I was doing 10 years ago - Spring of 1998
1. Getting ready for the Peer Counselors trip to Florida and high school graduation.
2. Working at Cracker Barrel and O’Charley’s
3. Thinking about school in the fall
4. Getting ready to meet the guy I would date for the next year
5. Eating chicken tenders at every restaurant in the area with Melissa

Five things on my to-do list today
1. Work
2. Meet Ashley for lunch at Panera Bread
3. Get some paperwork notarized
4. Clean the bedrooms
5. Do something fun with Brady tonight while DH is at softball practice

Five snacks I enjoy
1. Kettle Chips New York Cheddar Chips
2. Whole Wheat Goldfish
3. Fresh fruit
4. Brownies
5. Ice cream

Five things I would do if I were a billionaire
1. Tithe
2. Buy a nice house with a big yard (and hire yard people!)
3. Pay off my family’s debt
4. Send Brady to college
5. Travel the world

Five of my bad habits
1. Sleeping too late
2. Not exercising enough
3. Waiting too long between hair appointments
4. Being critical of people
5. Wasting too much time on the internet

Five places I have lived
1. Lexington, KY
2. Durham, NC
3. Southaven, MS
4. Memphis, TN
5. Greenville, SC

Five jobs I’ve had
1. Sno Cone Maker – Country Crème (MS)
2. Hostess – Cracker Barrel (MS)
3. Server – O’Charley’s (MS)
4. Office Coordinator – Methodist Healthcare (TN)
5. Project Accountant – MACTEC (SC)

Birthday Wishes

On a happier note than yesterday's post, my birthday is coming up later this month! I firmly believe in Birthday Weeks. Plus, my anniversary is three days after my birthday, so I really get to celebrate. Here are a few things on my birthday wish list this year:

New Shoes!

A New Bible!

The Vera Bradley Village bag in Raspberry Fizz

The Vera Bradley Zip-Around Wallet in Raspberry Fizz

I wonder what I'll get!