So I clicked on people so I can keep up with the important things and came to the realization that you know you are officially old when Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) from "Full House" has her first baby.
Enough said.
I'm now old.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Fashion Fiesta
Oh sweet blogging friends it's a glorious day because it's Big Mama's Fashion Fiesta. Y'all know I love to chat fashion and I'm super excited to share two of my favorite closet must-haves. Now it is a fiesta as well so I feel we can only do this properly with food, so grab some guacamole and chips and have a seat.
1. I'll start with my favorite. Have I mentioned to y'all that I'm 5'9"? For years I have searched Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy, you name it for a tee long enough so that I would not have to spend my days pulling down it down for fear that skin would be showing. And to top it off I live in the great state of Texas where layering is really out of the question for fear that one may pass out from heat stroke. Oh it drove me crazy. But just a few weeks ago I happened to be surfing through the Internet when I found the Hip-T. Oh friends, let me tell you that I'm pretty sure the heavens did sing when I came across this site. This product is just pure genius I tell you. I ordered the black lace one and wear it consistently because it totally does the job. No one can even tell, except for when I tell them and then they scream at the awesomeness of it. I'm no longer pulling down my tee and I love the layered look it gives. For $19.95 stock up; it is worth every penny. Your closet will thank you.
2. I have a slight shoe fetish (oops on my previous late night spelling). Okay, a big one. I love shoes, especially flip-flops. You just can't go wrong with flip-flops. I had ordered a pair of slacks from Kohl's for boy and when they arrived they were 5 sizes off so I just jumped in the car and headed to Kohl's to return them. I took a quick detour through the shoes in the purse section and look at these babies.
How cute could these be! And guess what. They are $10. $10!! This purchase deserved a skip out of the store. The other day a lady came up to me and was like "I love your shoes, you got those at Nordstrom's right?" She about passed out when I told her they were $10 at Kohl's. A shoe bargain has that powerful effect.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
99 bottles of water on my nightstand
Hi my name is Girl and I have WBCD- Water Bottle Collecting Disorder.
Okay, yes I am aware that this is not a real disorder, yet, but if it were recorded in a medical journal I'm pretty sure my blond self would be pictured next to the definition.
In a previous post I had mentioned that one of my bad habits was I was terrible at leaving unempty water bottles lying around on my nightstand and in my car. It's like they multiply in my sleep and don't worry boy consistently reminds me that their are people in this world that could use one of my water bottles. Oh the guilt, I feel so horrible. I'm sure it's no help, but I'll add that I do recycle them. I did, however, learn that I am not the only one. Y'all cracked me up with your comments and e-mails so that is why I felt this post was a must.
Now I do have to say that this habit has its plus every once in a blue moon. A few years ago the church e-mailed a mass e-mail to all the teacher's asking if anyone had a few water bottles lying around the house for an upcoming craft. After I cleaned out the back of the SUV I do believe no child was left out of the craft due to yours truly!! And if I ever get stuck on the side of the road I'll be well hydrated. That is unless it's 104 degrees out and in that case I can cook up some mac & cheese with my boiling water bottles.
So my fellow WBCD peeps, dry your tears you are not alone.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Get 'em Hawks
Be still my heart my Jayhawks have gone and done it. I'm a little nervous about posting before tonight's game against Memphis because I didn't post about UNC Saturday and we won, so I'm afraid I may jinks the whole team by posting today. Are you with my crazy thinking?
Now let me back up and talk Saturday when our lovable Jayhawks took down Roy's boys in a victorious defeat Saturday night. Oh what a glorious day it was. If you are not aware KU fans are not very fond of the light blue UNC Tarheel's. In 2003 Roy came out and said no I will not leave KU for the UNC coaching position (his alma mater), 2 weeks later he was redecorating his North Carolina pad. Of course it's all business. You have to take great opportunities for your family when they arrive, but frankly, every KU fan and player felt so betrayed by his actions. Don't lie, it's not cool. But I've forgiven you Roy!!!
And Saturday as were doing a KU victory dance the phone rang. It was my father-in-law telling us a sweet man in his congregation had an extra two pair of tickets for tonight's game and knowing our deep love for the Hawk's wanted to know if we could head down to San Antonio. Oh my star's, did I just win the lottery?
Well I'm not in San Antonio. A thing called boy's job got in the way and I do believe somewhere in the marriage vows it says "For richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, and if you get tickets to see KU play in the final two and one can't go you don't experience it without your soul mate".
No sadness though, my parent's went instead. My dad insisted over and over that my mom and I should go as "just the girls". This man is so unselfish it brings tears to my eyes!! They are so deserving of the opportunity, I wouldn't let them pass it up. I don't know if they've ever missed watching a game and for 20 years they were faithful season ticket holders. This is so cool for them!
So Rock Chalk Jayhawks!
Now let me back up and talk Saturday when our lovable Jayhawks took down Roy's boys in a victorious defeat Saturday night. Oh what a glorious day it was. If you are not aware KU fans are not very fond of the light blue UNC Tarheel's. In 2003 Roy came out and said no I will not leave KU for the UNC coaching position (his alma mater), 2 weeks later he was redecorating his North Carolina pad. Of course it's all business. You have to take great opportunities for your family when they arrive, but frankly, every KU fan and player felt so betrayed by his actions. Don't lie, it's not cool. But I've forgiven you Roy!!!
And Saturday as were doing a KU victory dance the phone rang. It was my father-in-law telling us a sweet man in his congregation had an extra two pair of tickets for tonight's game and knowing our deep love for the Hawk's wanted to know if we could head down to San Antonio. Oh my star's, did I just win the lottery?
Well I'm not in San Antonio. A thing called boy's job got in the way and I do believe somewhere in the marriage vows it says "For richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, and if you get tickets to see KU play in the final two and one can't go you don't experience it without your soul mate".
No sadness though, my parent's went instead. My dad insisted over and over that my mom and I should go as "just the girls". This man is so unselfish it brings tears to my eyes!! They are so deserving of the opportunity, I wouldn't let them pass it up. I don't know if they've ever missed watching a game and for 20 years they were faithful season ticket holders. This is so cool for them!
So Rock Chalk Jayhawks!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Rent-a-Kid
Our household was a bit rocked (in a good way) this weekend with our four-year old guest, Miss H. Oh my we love this child, but we are worn out to the bone. God Bless you mamas out there for your patience and energy!! And sweet pug is so tired he can barely lift his head, or that may be the side effects of bitting one too many bubbles and being feed a crayon or two throughout the weekend.
We had a great weekend playing at the park, ice cream from the ice cream man and bedtime stories galore while her parent's were away. We learned a thing our two that I'm sure many of you have mastered.
1. The ice cream man has a sixth sense of when you show up at the park. Day one we splurged for a $2 ice cream that melted too fast. Day two we exclaimed that we suddenly had forgotten our money!! Oh how forgetful we can be.
2. Always have bath toys on hand for your guest's enjoyment. H was rather disappointed that we did not keep a supply on hand. Thankfully my creativity came in hand with a supply of empty water bottles that I pumped up to being the greatest thing ever!
3. You never get to watch what you really want to watch, and we quickly learned what channel Disney & Nick. is found on. I can't seem to get the theme song to Dora out of my head. Someone make it stop.
4. Does anyone know what Fifth's Disease is? I do!! I noticed a sort of rash on H's legs after bath time Friday. Called her mom and found out this child must have a relapse. She was totally fine, but I went ahead and canceled a playdate for the next day and scheduled a sub at church. Too many pregnant women and children to infect. So we kept to ourselves.
5. This four-year old doesn't nap and kids wake up really early. REALLY EARLY!!
6. According to H, I'm fabulous at coloring in a coloring book. She was awestruck at my ability to stay within the lines. What can I say...it's a gift.
7. Crocs are just the cutest things ever on little girls.
8. We aren't in any rush to have children anytime soon.
As I was buckling her up in her car seat to meet her mom and boy and pug were getting loaded with lots of kisses and hugs she exclaimed,
"Are you returning me now!"
"Yes sweet girl, but we will rent you again soon!"
We had a great weekend playing at the park, ice cream from the ice cream man and bedtime stories galore while her parent's were away. We learned a thing our two that I'm sure many of you have mastered.
1. The ice cream man has a sixth sense of when you show up at the park. Day one we splurged for a $2 ice cream that melted too fast. Day two we exclaimed that we suddenly had forgotten our money!! Oh how forgetful we can be.
2. Always have bath toys on hand for your guest's enjoyment. H was rather disappointed that we did not keep a supply on hand. Thankfully my creativity came in hand with a supply of empty water bottles that I pumped up to being the greatest thing ever!
3. You never get to watch what you really want to watch, and we quickly learned what channel Disney & Nick. is found on. I can't seem to get the theme song to Dora out of my head. Someone make it stop.
4. Does anyone know what Fifth's Disease is? I do!! I noticed a sort of rash on H's legs after bath time Friday. Called her mom and found out this child must have a relapse. She was totally fine, but I went ahead and canceled a playdate for the next day and scheduled a sub at church. Too many pregnant women and children to infect. So we kept to ourselves.
5. This four-year old doesn't nap and kids wake up really early. REALLY EARLY!!
6. According to H, I'm fabulous at coloring in a coloring book. She was awestruck at my ability to stay within the lines. What can I say...it's a gift.
7. Crocs are just the cutest things ever on little girls.
8. We aren't in any rush to have children anytime soon.
As I was buckling her up in her car seat to meet her mom and boy and pug were getting loaded with lots of kisses and hugs she exclaimed,
"Are you returning me now!"
"Yes sweet girl, but we will rent you again soon!"
Friday, April 4, 2008
Caution: Highly Yummy
I got a few inquiries on my previous post about one of my favorite snacks. I pour this incredibly delicious raspberry chipotle jelly over cream cheese and then dig into it with low fat wheat thins. It's pure bliss in a bottle I must say. My favorite raspberry chipotle sauce is made by Fischer & Wieser called "The original roasted raspberry chipotle". I usually keep a jar in the house because we're beyond addicted. It is not uncommon for me to toss some of this on an ounce of cream cheese and call it lunch. 300 calories of pure satisfaction. It's made in Texas so I'm able to get it in few boutiques and select grocery stores. I googled it and found their website, but it doesn't say where they carry it. It's about $7 a bottle, but the jelly goes a long way.
Happy Snacking!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
5 things meme
The Roaming Southerner (love her blog name by the way) tagged me for a 5 things meme. So here we go.
What was I doing 10 years ago:
1. Beginning my 4 year journey into High School with my backpack on ONE shoulder (because it was cooler that way).
2. Watched "Titanic" 3 times in theaters and thought Leonardo DiCaprio was the hottest thing ever!
3. Hearing the name Monica Lewinsky over and over that year.
4. Was this the Doc Martin sandal era???...if so wearing those clunky shoes that I just had to have.
5. Dancing on a competitive team. Sports were so not my thing.
Five things on my to-do list:
1. Make dinner.
2. Work-out.
3. Fold the laundry pile that continues to multiply.
4. Return e-mails.
5. Watch a movie tonight with boy.
I must note that I have only a few hours left in the day to do this because I'm really good a procrastinating.
Five snacks I enjoy: (only five!!)
1. Chips and queso
2. Cream cheese drenched in raspberry chipotle sauce with wheat thins...yummy.
3. String Cheese
4. Dr. Pepper
5. Cheetos
Five things I would do if I were a billionaire:
1. Buy a new house
2. Retire.
3. Give our friends in the missionary field more than they'll ever need.
4. Bring back Concord and fly to Australia.
5. Invest the rest.
Five of my bad habits:
1. I open a water bottle and then leave them everywhere. It's a disease I believe. They are piled in my car and on my night stand.
2. Worrying too much.
3. Not organized enough.
4. Waiting until the gas light comes on before filling up my tank.
5. Forgetting people's names. Doh!
Five places I have lived:
1. Kansas
2. Chicago
3. Texas
4. ?
5. ?
Five jobs I've had:
1. Dance studio
2. Pilate's instructor
3. Court ordered supervised visitations- Intern
4. Small business owner
5. ?
Now I'm supposed to tag 5 people to do this, but I've noticed a lot of y'all have. If you haven't, join in and be sure to let me know you did so I can check it out.
What was I doing 10 years ago:
1. Beginning my 4 year journey into High School with my backpack on ONE shoulder (because it was cooler that way).
2. Watched "Titanic" 3 times in theaters and thought Leonardo DiCaprio was the hottest thing ever!
3. Hearing the name Monica Lewinsky over and over that year.
4. Was this the Doc Martin sandal era???...if so wearing those clunky shoes that I just had to have.
5. Dancing on a competitive team. Sports were so not my thing.
Five things on my to-do list:
1. Make dinner.
2. Work-out.
3. Fold the laundry pile that continues to multiply.
4. Return e-mails.
5. Watch a movie tonight with boy.
I must note that I have only a few hours left in the day to do this because I'm really good a procrastinating.
Five snacks I enjoy: (only five!!)
1. Chips and queso
2. Cream cheese drenched in raspberry chipotle sauce with wheat thins...yummy.
3. String Cheese
4. Dr. Pepper
5. Cheetos
Five things I would do if I were a billionaire:
1. Buy a new house
2. Retire.
3. Give our friends in the missionary field more than they'll ever need.
4. Bring back Concord and fly to Australia.
5. Invest the rest.
Five of my bad habits:
1. I open a water bottle and then leave them everywhere. It's a disease I believe. They are piled in my car and on my night stand.
2. Worrying too much.
3. Not organized enough.
4. Waiting until the gas light comes on before filling up my tank.
5. Forgetting people's names. Doh!
Five places I have lived:
1. Kansas
2. Chicago
3. Texas
4. ?
5. ?
Five jobs I've had:
1. Dance studio
2. Pilate's instructor
3. Court ordered supervised visitations- Intern
4. Small business owner
5. ?
Now I'm supposed to tag 5 people to do this, but I've noticed a lot of y'all have. If you haven't, join in and be sure to let me know you did so I can check it out.
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