The Birthday Stud

Today, was this beastly stud's 24th birthday {sighs} and he also happened to be on Oprah.



And I may or may not have screamed like a 13 yr. old teenager when I finally came home tonight and watched it. Praise DVR! Praise indeed! I thought Kristen Steward was lovely. Taylor and the abs...well, giggles. And then Rob, He was SO FUNNY. I loved the whole "Kristen's Pregnant" line. LOL. I'm going tomorrow to start the whole design invite process with the company who did them for me last year for Eclipse. Squeeeeee!



PS. (cough) TEAM EDWARD!
PSS. TEAM EDWARD ALL THE WAY. HardCore Baby!
PSSS. 45 days till Eclipse people. FYI.

All my Bags are Packed, I'm ready to go....Sorta

I ask you, How in the WORLD do you pack two weeks worth of stuff (clothes,dress clothes, shoes, books, coat, toiletries, wedding gift, etc) in a 50 pound weight limit? Stress fully, that's how!

I'm leaving Early and I do mean freakin early Tuesday morning to make my flight and I'm starting that shopping/packing/your life in a suitcase frenzy. I LOVE IT! Call me weird but I get a kick out of packing...It means I'm going somewhere. Soon Utah, Very soon I shall see you.

And I was like Baby, Baby, Baby ...

(head is hanging in embarrassment)....ladies & gents. I have unfortunately succumb to bieber fever. well. not HUGELY. but, I found myself today buying these two songs on itunes today and I've been jamming all day. (head is MAJORLY hiding in embarrassment LOL) don't even ask me how this happened because i have no clue.

....a Dress for Me

After searching and searching, I FINALLY found a dress to wear to my Friends wedding in Utah coming up in two weeks. It is completely 1000% different then what I had in mind. However. I saw this and just kept going back to it over and over. I wanted something dressy but not over dressy or to stand out-ish. Something springy/summer but yet I could wear at night. Can I just say that I adore it?!!! I'm paring it with some tall, tan, Jessica Simpson Heels (go figure LOL) and a light gray cardigan. I'm SO excited for this wedding, You have NO idea.

Mothers Day

"If I were asked to name the Worlds greatest need, I
should say unhesitatingly wise Mothers; and the second, Exemplary Fathers."
President David O. Mckay

Mothers day is not really as hard on me as you would think. In fact, it's not hard at all. Really.

Growing up with a large family always coming over to celebrate when my grandmother was alive, I have always saw mothers day as a day to remember my grandmother. Not that I never did the "mom"thing with my own mom but, We have such a large family, it was always about everyone and cousins coming over to visit/celebrate with my grandmother. Nannie as we all called her. I miss her. But, however yesterday was a nice day. The sun was out, and I awoke feeling VERY lucky to have a strong Aunt Carolyn {whom I live with} that is mama number 2. She is So sweet and genuine and deserves the world. And I thank Heavenly Father for her and pray for her constantly.

Add a Splash of Color

The other night, I decided to get creative in the most easiest of forms. So, I copied my friend Jenn's idea and made rainbow cupcakes. VERY easy, yet a little time consuming. Just take white cake mix mixed up and pour batter into four separate bowls. Add as much or little food coloring to your liking in different colors. Line a cup cake pan with white cup liners and then start the process of spooning small amount of each color into cup cake liners. This will take a little while... and then bake as directed. Ta-Dah! Genius! I plan on doing this for my nephew in Star War colors this summer...So, Just relax and a have a cup cake I say!

this is what it's truly about

today, it was about feeling sorry for myself. for pains in my feet and depression. it was about missing my sweet cousins and wishing they understood as I do about the gospel. it was about sunshine and trying to push through. a wal-mart run and life panicking over this weeks Relief Society activity. ....and then I saw this and cried. i know who i am. and with that, everything becomes okay.

All the good things...

When I saw this, It made my day so much better. Every now and then I'll watch it again just to lift me up. To prove and show that there is still so much good in this world. Still beautiful moments with beautiful faces. Oh to see and believe as a child does.

thoughts, thoughts, and to much thinking

Tonight, I have a million things running through my mind. Which, A. is a bad thing. Which, B. is annoying as heck. Which, C. is a REALLY bad thing. I'm coming to Utah in just a little bit shy of two weeks. I honestly do not know if it's the right thing to do. I mean at least the first week, I'll be there for my friends wedding and I wouldnt miss it for the world but really...the second week? I just don't know. People have been saying it's nerves and worrying about flying. SO not true. I love to travel and I have been on dozens of trips without a single family member around and that's just not it. The flying part, Are you kidding me? I can't wait to fly! Now that's exciting. ---So small town girl right?--I just can't put my finger on it but I just don't have a good feeling about this. Not really a bad feeling. But not a great one either. I just keep thinking of all the other things I could be doing/using my money with. Things I really should be using it for. Like School. A car. Anywho, the ticket's bought and that's that. And if I hear one more time "maybe you'll meet someone"...I'm going to say a really bad word (maybe a few) that i'm sure my bishop wouldnt want me to be saying or my mother for that matter.

Speaking of my mother, this Sunday will mark the third year. Three blasted whole years since I heard her voice. That's all I'm gonna say about that. Then when I switch to something Else, I think about children. A husband. My own home. And what/where will I be at in the next 5 years of my life. Now, I forewarn you all DO NOT blow up my inbox of notes that my time will come. I have a right to my own pity party every now and then, when it comes to matters of the heart. Or lack there of, I should say. Then there are friends. At 24 turning 25 in November I have finally started to realize that you just can't charm them all. As in, not everybody is going to like you. Or you like them. I've come to see those who I want to be my friend and those I do not. In this world, were all trying. Trying for life. Happiness. And if you can't be my friend and except the good and the bad both ways, then I have no need for you to string me along. I am who I am. I'm still learning. Still trying. And if you can't or don't like the way I am, them I don't want you in my life either. I'm truly seeing my friends for who and what they are.... that's for sure.

Oh. It's midnight. The trash needs to be taken out and then off to bed and my book I'm reading.

Knowing me, I'll just end up thinking some more....Don't you just wish we had an off button sometimes?

ladies...You need this

Found this lovely organizing gem at Target today. Only $12.99. I'm SO into organizing lately.
I can't wait to post pictures of my bathroom. We remodeled a little and did a complete makeover. For a hint, the walls are Gray, "London Coach Gray". Oh, how I LOVE the color gray. PS. Tonight was Glee night, It made me happy!

SVU... and The Baseball Stud

A few weeks ago, I mentioned how my family and I went to visit my cousin Skyler who plays for the SVU college baseball team. Did I mention how beautiful the school is? It was an amazing sunny day and all day long we just sat and watched baseball. Bliss (Not to mention but me and a girl-friend I brought along stared at my cousin's hot & single baseball coach and his buns the whole day LOL) ...I mean I watched the game.....Ahem. Anywho, meet my studly SINGLE cousin Skyler. He's an outstanding baseball player.

To Live in that Era....

This suddenly jumped into my shopping cart tonight at Target.

Hmmm...I wonder who would have done that? Oh well. I love them for it anyway.

Have you seen it yet? No? Well you should. So says little ol' me. It's not only sweet but it's beautiful to watch. The costumes. The Palaces. I would give anything to speak with a British accent. Sigh.

Tonight, I'm off to clean my kitchen and then retire with this. Thanks again to whom ever it was that placed this in my shopping cart. XOXOXO

Easter Portraits & Holiday

After we came back from the beach, Angelus (my nephew) was on his spring break and came back up with us to spend the week an the Easter Holiday. So, I of course bribed the handsome fellow for some picture time (even though he hated every minute of it and proclaimed it a HORRIBLE day the entire time)...I know, I'm such the mean auntie LOL I think it's HILAR that the kid can take great pictures even in a bad mood LOL We had a charming week with the most beautiful Sunshine the whole way through. The night before Easter we colored eggs and grilled out steaks. During dinner we were then given the dreaded loaded question by Angelus....."Is the Easter Bunny Real?" .....Oh boy, we didnt see that coming and thankfully his Dad (who came up for the holiday) handled that question as I squirmed out of the room LOL

Ocean, Sand, and Him

I'm still here.

I'm still loving Spring.

And I'm still coming to Utah ladies for two weeks! Booked my flight (sweet deal, $337 & 1 stop) and all.
PS... Deep Purple Tulips are the only color of tulips I like. I think there stunning.

Beach

Off to the beach! But more importantly, I'm off to go see my favorite little man in the whole universe. I haven't seen him since Christmas. Will also be bringing him back with us for a whole week when we come back Friday. I'm so excited! Of course, I haven't packed yet. Giggles. PS. Happy 300th post to me!

Let the Color In

Spring is Here! Oh, can one soul be so giddy? Yes. Yes, it truly can and it's me!

This weekend, I was able to go and spend the weekend at SVU (Southern Virginia University) and watch my cousin Skyler play for their baseball team. For those who may not know, SVU is a small University set in a Gorgeous old Victorian mansion, ran by Latter Day Saint members.

It upholds and places each student to retain church values and strive for hard work and dedication in all things. Saturday was just pure magical in it's simple simplicities of the sun shining, the nostalgia of watching a baseball game and the crisp, cool breezes of the birth of Spring. Not to mention but watching cute baseball buns on those baseball players was an extra plus (wink) Oh how I just love that my cousin is on the baseball team and that his coach....is cute & single (giggles). Pictures to come soon when I decide to float back down to earth from being miss lazy mazy in the Spring giddiness.

...You're Lucky Enough

"If your lucky enough to be Irish, You're lucky Enough"
I've always liked that little saying and I'm sayin it today!

Last night on the phone with my nephew, I asked if he new what today was going to be. I heard him silently name the past two days and go..."It's a Wednesday." I said yes, but it's also St. Patricks Day and you MUST wear green.
He then pointed out that it was still....a Wednesday LOL
The little smart stinker. Made me Laugh!

Happy Irish luck to you!

Feathers and Flowers

Are my inspiration today. The RS birthday dinner is this Thursday.

And my center pieces just might be inspired by this. Today, I'm off to explore flower shops.

Isn't that such a lovely task for a Monday?

Shoes Sing to Me

I adore my new nine west heels. I saw them. Tried them on. And then, they simply sang my sweet name for purchase. Spring is defiantly on it's way. Oh, how I love thee. The End.