Wordless Wednesday: Christmas Edition

Christmas Sale Loot!

I just love after Christmas sales, don't you?!

I got every single pack of ornaments from Target that I was on the hunt for.

They did not have the pink Christmas lights OR the white Christmas tree that I wanted. I guess I'll just have to pay full price for them next year. I think these fabulous colors will really pop on a white tree next year!

Speaking of trees.. Have you ever heard of Treetopia?

This website is insane! They have every tree, in every color, that you could ever think of!

Pretty cool...!

So, Did you rack up and get anything good during the after Christmas sales?

P.S. Christmas pictures still coming soon! :)

Oh, Christmas Tree.. Brianna Edition!

I never showed off Brianna's tree that she had in her bedroom.

I just love it!

We took a simple Tinkerbell tree and gave it some glam!

I got this tree several years ago.. She's gotten a bit older and we wanted to make it more big-girl-girly, if ya know what I mean? ;)

Simple bow tied cute on top.. I love the idea of using ribbon instead of an angel or star..

Her {B} ornament found in the $1 section of Michael's.. She loves pearls!

(So my girl!)

We added some hot pink pretties.. bought from Michael's for $.14. Anything & everything is better when there's glitter involved! ;)

Christmas pictures coming soon! :)

A Holiday Pretty To Cherish.

I was super excited to get this.. (yeah, I'm one of those moms that keep stuff like this for years on hand!).. John Noah brought home his very first handmade Christmas ornament from school. Of course, the teachers at school had a big hand in making these for the mommies, but I adore it.. silly grin picture and all.. He's my sweet baby boy! But only 'Mama's Baby!'. Other than that, 'Imma Big Boy!'. :)

My Little Box Was Blue!

Ask any Tiffany's loving girly girl her preference on jewelry packaging and I bet she responds in the form of this...

All wrapped up in something like this...

to reveal something new that sparkles in the light... or something that happen's to look like this..

That just happens to the the pretty that I received over the weekend from someone very special to me! Ever since I could remember, I've always wanted a special something that would be given to me in a Little Blue Box. I finally had someone listening. This gift is so special to me.. opening it, I wanted to cry but didn't want to seem silly.. it fits & looks perfect!

I am truly grateful!

ps. My gift to the giver was equally as awesome!

This most defiantly is a Christmas neither of us will ever forget!

FUNOLOGY :)

***********FOODOLOGY***********

What is your salad dressing of choice?

Cesar

What is your favorite sit-down restaurant?

Honestly, I'd rather get takeout.

I don't really like going out to eat.

What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of?

Carbs!

What are your pizza toppings of choice?

The Meats

What do you like to put on your toast?

Butter, Cinnamon & Sugar

***********TECHNOLOGY*************

How many televisions are in your house?

4

What color cell phone do you have?

Black (iPhone)

***************BIOLOGY****************

Are you right-handed or left-handed?

Right

Have you ever had anything removed from your body?

2 Children

What is the last heavy item you lifted?

A Couch

Have you ever been knocked unconscious?

Yes

************BULLCRAPOLOGY************

If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die?

Heck No!

If you could change your name, what would you change it to?

I would not change my name.

I'm named after my mom AND my dad.

Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000?

Yep.

************DUMBOLOGY*************

How many pairs of flip flops do you own?

Oh goodness, prob 20 or more pairs.

Last time you had a run-in with the cops?

When I was 14.

Last person you talked to?

My Mom

Last person you hugged?

him. ;)

**************FAVORITOLOGY**************

Season?

Spring

Holiday?

My Birthday

Day of the week?

Sunday

Month?

August

***********CURRENTOLOGY************

Missing someone?

Always!

Mood?

Very sleepy!

What are you listening to?

The elevator.

Watching?

Fox News, CNBC & ESPN (work TV's)

Worry?

If things will ever settle down?

***************RANDOMOLOGY**************

First place you went this morning?

My Mom's

What's the last movie you saw?

Taken

Do you smile often?

Yes.

Sleeping Alone Tonight?

Never.

***************OTHER-OLOGY**************

Do you always answer your phone?

Yes

Its four in the morning and you get a text message, who is it?

Rusty

If you could change your eye color what would it be?

Bright, pretty green.

What flavor do you add to your sonic drink?

Nothing- I get Sweet Tea.

Do you own a digital camera?

Yes, 4 of them.

Have you ever had a pet fish?

Yes, Actually it just died 2 weeks ago.

Favorite Christmas song(s)?

Santa Baby.. All I Want For Christmas Is You.. Silver Bells.. Jingle Bell Rock, just to name a few that I like from the current XMas cd that's been playing in my car.

What's on your wish list for your birthday?

A Million Dollars.

Can you do push ups?

Umm.. No!

Can you do a chin up?

I seriously doubt it.

Does the future make you more nervous or excited?

Extremely nervous!

Do you have any saved texts?

No, just whatever I still have the the log.

Ever been in a car wreck?

Yes.

Do you have an accent?

A little Southern one, maybe.

What is the last song to make you cry?

Hmmm.. Not sure about this one?

Plans tonight?

Yes.. Nails, Sushi & drinks w/ the girls & present wrapping.

Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom?

Yes.

Name 3 things you bought yesterday.

Play dough for John Noah, Envelopes for my Christmas Cards, Nintendo DS lite for Brianna.

Have you ever been given roses?

Yes.

Current worry?

The divorce process.

Current hate right now?

My bushy eyebrows!

Met someone who changed your life?

That's an understatement!

How will you bring in the New Year?

w/ great friends by my side!

What song represents you?

I'm not really into music all that much.

Name three people who might complete this?

her, her & maybe her.

Would you go back in time if you were given the chance?

YES!!!

Have you ever dated someone longer than a year?

Yes- Longest, 10 years. Dated & Married.

Do you have any tattoos/piercings?

yes & yes

Will you be in a relationship 4 months from now?

Yes.

Does anyone love you?

Yes.

Would you be a pirate?

No, I like smelling clean. ;)

What songs do you sing in the shower?

None.

Ever had someone sing to you?

Yes.

When did you last cry?

Yesterday.

Do you like to cuddle?

Now I do.

Have you held hands with anyone today?

No.

Who was the last person you took a picture of?

John Noah

What kind of music did you listen to in elementary school?

Who knows the answer to this question?

Do you believe in staying close with your ex's/prospects?

YES!

Are most of the friends in your life new or old?

Old

Do you like pulpy orange juice?

Light pulp

Friday's Shoegasm #8

Welcome to Friday's Shoegasm..

Where a new shoe that I adore is featured every Friday.

Enjoy!

Ruffles are all the RAGE this season..

You see them everywhere and on everything!

I came across these fab shoes here. I want them! I want them in black, blue, red. Is it a bit obsessive to have the same shoe in 3 colors? Anyway, I'm headed to my local JC Penny's this weekend to see if I can find them. If not, then I plan to order the blue ones online.

Olsenboye 'Sofia' Ruffled Platform T-Strap on sale for $29.99..

If you don't already own shoes with some sort of ruffle on them, go out and buy these.. Do it now! I'm tellin ya, it's the rage! Ruffles, in any form, spruce up an every day outfit. At least I think they do! :)

Happy Friday Y'all!

DIY: Custom Monogram Christmas Ornaments

I got the inspiration for these adorable ornaments from here.

Such a simple 'pretty' to make.. I decided that one for each of the ladies in my office would be a perfect little gift.

I just heart the way they turned out & each of the ladies enjoyed getting a little Christmas pretty on a gloomy Thursday.

Supplies Needed:

clear craft ornaments

pretty ribbon

colored scrap paper leftover from scrapbooking

black vinyl for monograms(or you can use stickers)

cricut machine to cut monograms(or you could cut by hand)

I took a bunch of scrap papers that I had leftover from scrapbooking, shredded it into strips and then cut it down to small squares that would fit into the hole of the ornament. (I used pinks/greens/black/cream colors.) Just fill as much or as little as you'd like. Instead of using messy glitter, I used a couple of sheets on pre-glittered scrap paper to put inside. This give the ornament a bit of a sparkle. Tie on your pretty ribbon, add your monogram and they're ready to be packaged all pretty.

I cut tags from my Cricut, stamped them with a snowflake, got the idea for the packaging from here, and attached a smaller copy of our Christmas card.

I forgot to get a pic of all the gifts packaged together and ready to be delivered, but I snapped a pic with my cellphone of one of the bags sitting on a co-worker's desk. :)

Voila!

Simple & Easy!

Vera Bradley Pretties!

While picking up a Christmas gift from my local Vera Bradley store the other day, I realized it had been a bit of time since I had been in there. Lots of new prints, purses, accessories & home accents.. lots of new Vera PRETTIES! :)

Here are some of my favs..!

Millie in Vintage Rose -$30(sale!)

(an oldie but a goodie!)

AML in Imperial Toile -$44

YTB in Paprika -$74

Ribbon Board in Carnaby -$55

2010 Easel Calendar in Assorted Prints -$14.00

Although there are not many pictured on their website, they have some ADORABLE rugs in their store! And also, a limited edition mini cooler that I'm wanting to get my daughter.

Just in case your curiosity has gotten to you and you'd like to know what Christmas gift I picked up, I got this very pretty Vera in Cupcakes pink for a special someone.

What are your favorites from Vera Bradley??

Wordless Wednesday: Christmas Card 'o9

Emergency Room Visit #2

Saturday night we were at my mom's.. John Noah was watching Spiderman video's and playing around on the couch. I saw him slipping.. It was like slow motion.. I just couldn't get to him fast enough.. He feel backwards and hit his head on the coffee table. Bless his little heart!! I scooped him up, and started rocking & rubbing his head. Before I knew it, my hands were covered in blood. John Noah pops his head up and says, "I need to go to the hospital!" Like most moms do, I start freaking! Called Daddy to see where I should go. "I couldn't even think of a place to take him!" DUH.. My mom lives RIGHT down the street from a hospital. She drove us to the ER.. Daddy meets us there. And Thank Goodness he did, I was a nervous wreck even though John Noah was acting perfectly fine. We got back to see the doctor pretty quickly. John Noah told the Doctor that he "hulk smashed" the table. Obsessed with Super Hero's much?? Yep! The verdict? He needed 5 stitches that would require him being tied down, or, if we were not those parents that freak over ugly scars, they could put this super glue type stuff on his head which would bond it together. But it would not heal as pretty as stitches would. It was less painful, we'd be able to wash his hair right away, it required no special attention, made for less tears, it was the doctor's top choice.. so we went with that. He still cried a bit when they had to hold his head down. But overall, he was such a brave little guy! The wound is in the back(I'll spare you pictures!). They had to cut a bit of hair around it in order to apply the glue. He was in need of a haircut anyway. So for the most part, the wound is pretty much covered up by his hair. Tylenol is helping for the pain. But my nerves are insane! I'm on major head guard! I'm so afraid he's going to hit it on something or somebody (ie. big sister) will hit him in the head. Hopefully, after a few more days pass, I won't be so nervous about it. He's 3 years old, this is our second trip to the ER. Brianna is 8, she's NEVER been (knock on wood!). He's 100% boy, that's for sure!

The next morning.. He was in great spirits!

He put a baby wipe on the bottom of his mop like a Swiffer.. HA!

(please excuse the poor picture quality. They were taken w/ my iphone.)

Friday's Shoegasm #7

Welcome to Friday's Shoegasm..

Where a new shoe that I adore is featured every Friday.

Enjoy!

I love everything glitter! If it sparkles in the light.. I'm in love!

So how could I not love these when walking past the Aldo window in the mall the other day? If I hadn't been in such a rush, I would have gone in to try them on. I think they'll be perfect with the New Year's Eve outfit that I've already bought. ;)

SINICKI pumps, on sale for $84.98..

In my opinion, Aldo shoes run a bit bigger. But hey, that could just be me. But I'd advise looking for a store in your area to try these bad boys on before ordering them online.

If you're not all that into things that glitter in the light, check out their website. They have TONS of adorable shoes marked down right now.

I heart them!

Happy Friday Y'all!

[TCP] Going Away Soiree.

One of my very best friends is moving to Connecticut later this month.. :(

But I guess that's what you get when you become best friends w/ a Navy wife.

As you all know, I work part-time at The Children's Place.

(BFF that's moving also works there PT.)

A bunch of us TCP gals got together this past weekend for a last night soiree w/ Nicolette before she leaves.

We danced, we sang, we drank.. LOTS! We had such a great time. I'll be so, so sad to see her go.. She's been a really great friend through one of the most difficult times in my life. I love her dearly. But I'll be so, so glad when I get to visit her sometime this coming up Summer in her new (not new to her, but to me) city.

Wordless Wednesday.

[2oo9]

ROCKSTAR BLOG AWARD.

Thanks Handbags & Handguns!

I've been given the Rockstar Blog Award..

The only rule to sharing this award..??.. What makes YOU a rockstar??

I'm a ROCKSTAR because:

i usually say what i think and think what i say.

i can make a killa cupcake.. and decorate it too.

i wear 3+ inch heals almost daily & still have pretty feet & toes.

i use labels for my blogs. (everyone should do this!)

i own a leopard print snuggie.

i'm BFF's with my local mall.

if i want it, i get it. the end.

i hate mcdonalds.

i'm the loudest one in my circle of friends. (well, i'm neck & neck w/ this chick.)

So there you have it.. A few little things that make me a rockstar.. well, in my mind anyway.

I pass this award along to a few of my fav bloggy reads.. But please, feel free to snag this and tell everyone why YOU are a rockstar!

Good Gals, Inc.

Make It and Love It

Nuestra Vida Dulce

Pink and Polka Dot

Three Men and a Lady

Whitney Caroline Designs

Friday's Shoegasm #6

Welcome to Friday's Shoegasm..

Where a new shoe that I adore is featured every Friday.

Enjoy!

I know, I know.. Enough with the flat boots already!

But how yummy are these bad boys???

From Piperlime..

Frye Paige Clovertab Cuff boots have EXCELLENT reviews if you can afford the price tag.

They are a bit on the super expensive side, but if I was going to spend close to $500 on a pair of boots, it'd sure be these babies!

I heart them!

Happy Friday Y'all!

In case you were wondering...

Here are 25 random things that make me me..

1. I have lots going on, but I feel like most of it is too boring to tell you about.

2. I could eat cinnamon toast every single morning for breakfast.

3. I've never been on an airplane. I have a HUGE fear of flying.

4. I know nothing about sports. It's not that I don't like them, it's just that no matter how much people try to explain stuff to me, I just don't get it.

5. All I want for Christmas is a Girl's weekend away with my closest friends.

6. All I want to do during that weekend is drink wine, gossip & scrapbook.

7. I am exceptionally crafty.

8. I started my first ever, real grown-up job, a few months ago. I love the money but I miss staying at home. It's horrible, but it's not the kids I miss. It's the lunches, shopping & hanging with the girls that I miss most.

9. I miss being a SAHM but I also love the new people I've met since I started working.

10. I work part-time at The Children's Place. People always think that my entire check goes right back into the company. Truth is, I hardley ever buy stuff. Maybe once a month or so.. maybe. But after working with the clothes all the time, you get sick of looking at them and don't want to have to see them on your children too.

11. I also never buy anything regular price there. I always wait until it goes on sale.

12. Despite my best efforts, I have been taken over by baby fever. I think I want 2 more. Well, at least 1 for sure.

13. I am currently going through a divorce. It was extremely rough at first, but things are starting to settle. Meaning, we're getting along.. for today.

14. I'm BFF's with my DVR.

15. Everyone thinks I talk too much, too loudly, speak what's on my mind way too much, my boss even says I try to finish his sentences. However, ask me to make an announcement over the intercom at work, and I'd like to crawl under my chair.
Hence, I could never be a public speaker.

16. I love to read.. But only celebrity bio's & rag mag's.

17. I'm 26. I hate how people make me feel like I'm a teenager all the time. Yes, I have an 8 year old. Yes, Obviously that means I got pregnant in high school. Yes, I had my daughter at 18. Yes, I do know how old I will be when she graduates high school. No, I do not regret having kids so young. Deal with it. Thank you. Have a nice day.

18. I use Google & Spell Check so much, I should be on the payroll.

19. I rarely call my children by their names. Brianna goes by Nana, Sister, Bri or Chick. John Noah goes by JoWah, Little Man or Dude.

20. I have a love hate relationship with my mom. Most days I'd rather wash my hands of her just so I don't have to deal with her drama. But well, what can I say, she's my mom.

21. I love shopping but hate going to the grocery store.

22. I am terrible at leaving messages,I almost always forget to leave an important part to the message and have to call back.

23. I was the ugliest duckling of all time. Brianna once saw one of my school pictures and said "Mommy, you wore Harry Potter glasses!". Niiicccee!

24. I'm horrible at directions! I'm so bad that sometimes I even confuse my GPS!

25. I have amazing friends. Ya know, the kind you can be mad at but pick up the phone 5 mins later to tell them the latest gossip you just heard, and it's like nothing ever happened? Yeah, I have that kind. Be jealous.

Wordless Wednesday.

Jacob as a Barbie?

This past August the Twilight Edward & Bella dolls were released by Mattel.. Up next, Jacob dolls for all the Mommy's to drool over collect.. Or if you have a little girl that still likes to play with Barbies. (Mine is so not into the Twilight barbies! She says, "Mom, Edward is okay.. But I HATE his big eyebrows!" Duh, I didn't even notice the guy had eyebrows! That's the least of my focus! She totally gets that from her Dad. He's obsessed with eyebrows. One of the features he's quick to point out on people. I have no idea why.. it's weird, really.)

Lovin the cutoff shorts, super toned abs and seductive face that this barbie doll is toting.

$24.99 it can be yours in February.

Personally, I think it would have sold better as a life-size blow up.. I'm just sayin..