{better than candy}

I'm Spaghetti Crazy!

2011-07-13T17:47:00.000-07:00

Spaghetti is one of my favorite things. Unfortunately, I don't have a great red sauce recipe that I can whip up when I'm craving some pasta. So, I decided to search for THE BEST SPAGHETTI SAUCE!! And, where else do I go to find this but google! I searched, "best spaghetti sauce" and found the following blogs who all claim they have the best recipe! I put them all to the test and here are the results according to my lil taste buds!

I tried Kitchen Scoop first. It wasn't terrible, it wasn't bad, but it's wasn't great and I'm sorry but it wasn't even close to the best sauce ever! It was easy and it was okay but the truth is, I wouldn't make it again. C-

Next I tried, Me and My Dog I was excited to try this because she said it was thick and sweet. Two things I love in my sauce. It also had mushrooms, which I love! I liked this one better than the fist one I made but maybe because I tweaked it a bit. I liked the ingredients she chose but there just weren't enough of all of it so I was adding a lot more of everything. I did put the rest in the freezer, where last batch I threw all the left over away. This one was better but still not the best sauce ever. C

Moving on.... Smitten Kitchen had the most simple recipe of them all. I have to admit when I read that all that was in it was onion and butter, I really didn't think it could be that good. Well, I was kind-a right. It wasn't as bad as it sounds but the search continues...

Mom's Compass

Dalai Mama Dishes This is the recipe I look most forward to trying and I will share my results soon!

Rara Bakes

Household Management 101

A couple years ago, I was reading one of my favorite blogs, Aunt Ruthies Sugar Pie Farmhouse. She had a recipe for what she calls: Hillbilly Spaghetti Pie. I was so excited to try it, I even went out and bought a cast iron pan. I made it and sadly, it wasn't all the hype everyone on the blog made it out to be. Yes, it was okay but I never did make it again. C

Some say I'm a little picky but I say, I like what I like. So what! :o)

It's true.

2011-05-23T12:30:00.000-07:00

One thing that's true about me, I LOVE bags! Give me a new purse and yes, I'll smile. I'm picky about everything so it's hard for me to find one I really, really love but when I do, I have to have it. These are usually splurges but they make me a little happy so I don't think twice. I give myself that little gift every so often and I think it's a good thing.

Here is my new little Mott Street Fisher in white.

my happy things in this moment.

2011-05-22T16:40:00.000-07:00

that natural glow you can only get from being sunkissed.

windows wide open and lots of fresh air.

new shoes.

constant bird chirping.

fresh flowers of course.

mani/pedi's

solid God time.

wooden wicked candles.

puppy love.

meeting running goals.

self reflection.

nice friends.

watermellon.

my journal.

clean, fresh, cozy home.

It's that time of year!

2010-12-07T18:00:00.000-08:00

i miss it in here...

2010-06-10T15:15:00.001-07:00

i really do. don't know when i'll be back though.

hope you're having a lovely summer!

You don't have to BUT....

2010-03-03T16:19:00.000-08:00

PLEASE vote for ME!!!

I would sooo appreciate it! It only takes a sec to sign up I promise!

Please go HERE or HERE or HERE and vote for

The Adorable Dog Co.

Pretty Please! xoxo.

Ways to Say {THANK YOU}

2010-01-27T19:23:00.000-08:00

I must have these cookie cutters!

Adorable crane and card.

2 great little books...

Because of You

Thank You

My always favorite Cupcake in Bloom. Good for an occasion!

Personalize M&M's to say whatever your heart desires!

If you have any other unique tokens of appreciation, please share them with me. Thank you! xo.

10 happy things

2010-01-26T23:38:00.000-08:00

*Random Joys of Happiness*

1.
This quote: "happiness is having something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for"

2.
This video is adorable.

Very CUTE idea for Valentines Day or any day really!

4.
My new bag. Just got it.. LOVE it.

5.
More PostSecrets. I cant stop. I'm really addicted.

This hankie I love because it reminds me of my grandma for 2 reasons. 1) because we collect vintage hankies together and 2) she made me a quilt and wrote that exact phrase on it for me. xo.

These shoes.

8.
I REALLY, REALLY want this little top...

9. Very cozy bed by House & Garden Magazine...

Hi, it's me. I haven't been around much lately BUT...

2010-01-19T23:39:00.000-08:00

I'm kind of back... I missed it... that's for sure!

Since I haven't been around in awhile, I thought I would update the blog community with some current random facts about me.

I sent in my very first POSTSECRET! hehe. It's kind-a addicting. I want to keep sending them in now.

Has anyone seen, "It's Complicated" .. I loved it and can't wait to purchase it! I see a lot of movies and this one is my current favorite.

I'm almost............. 31 years old. Seriously.

Im going to be an aunt in June. It's a girly!

I have recently been given a blessings in disguise. Not easy when you have to get hurt in the process, but so worth it when the end result is {the truth}. Good friends are hard to find. I cherish the ones I have.

Please let me know if you're on facebook.. would love to add you as my friend!

I'm *finally* motivated to lose the weight that I've gained over the last few years.

I have {A LOT, A LOT} going on in my life right now, it's so complicated and so overwhelming, but I'm ready for some GOOD changes please.

I just bought this cute little necklace over at Etsy.

One of my favorite things.. the sharpie pen. I love all sharpies but this one is my new best friend! It's the only thing I'll write in my moleskine with too.

Has anyone seen the new show, "Life Unexpected" ... the pilot was just on and it's a super cute show! It's on Monday nights!

I want, want, want this bag by the way! Fingers crossed I can get it!

Cheers to you!

Have you seen this?

2010-01-10T14:20:00.000-08:00

I saw this on a blog somewhere and now I can't remember....
Please let me know if you know!

so very pleased to meet you

2010-01-10T10:59:00.000-08:00

Dear 2010,

I am elated that you are here! I really couldn't wait to meet you. 2009 just wasn't that great. I don't want to dwell on yesterday but I don't know how much longer I could have taken. Your timing was good. Thank you! So far, this year has brought some {new} changes that were much needed! Thank you for that! I pray that this continues to happen as I ride this random, spontaneous, beautiful wind! Please send me off in a direction that will only help me be a better me! Please.

bittersweet

2009-12-28T21:22:00.000-08:00

December 31st marks the anniversary of the day my husband proposed to me.. its such a bittersweet memory. New Years Eve has always been a difficult day for me so it's special that that is the day he chose to propose.. he turned my sad day into a happy day. Memories are nice when they are sweet... but sometimes the sweet ones turn sad, too. Anyway, to you: I hope you have a sweet and safe New Years! Cheers!

right and wrong

2009-12-26T14:34:00.000-08:00

Yay, Christmas was here and now is gone. Now, just waiting for New Years Eve to get here and be gone. I know that sounds so negative. I hate how negative it is but the truth is, I am just soooooooooooo done with 2009. Done. Done. Done. Done. It's not even that I'm excited for 2010, I'm actually kind of scared of it. It's just that I'm literally living moment by moment at the moment and since I'm in 2009, I'm talking about 2009. I'm just at a place in my life where HUGE decisions have to be made. There is no other way around it and I fear these choices. I don't want to mess up. Life is so difficult. I want to do what is right, but I'm not sure what right is. I'm not sure what I want or what I'm supposed to want. Sometimes I think I want things that are wrong. My mind just won't stop going in circles. If only my thoughts wouldn't haunt me for 5 minutes!

random ponder

2009-12-18T11:33:00.001-08:00

I really can't believe it's almost a new year. Time flies and it really hurts my heart. I don't want time to pass me by anymore, but how do I slow everything down? I look forward to 2010 in a way, only because 2009 was such a heart ache. I can't think of anything good that came out of it. Isn't that sad? I want to think of something, I'm trying but nothing comes to mind. It really seems to be just one thing after another that has crushed my spirit even more. Can it even be crushed anymore? I know things could always be worse. I sound so negative these days. I used to be pretty positive. Where did I go? I really don't know myself anymore. I hate that. I must say that I am very blessed in a lot of ways. I have many things to be thankful for, I really do. And, I do know this. I also know that my precious Lord doesn't give me more than I can handle, even though sometimes I wonder if I will explode into a nervous break down at any given moment. It hasn't happened yet, but I'm sure I've been very close. I just want things to change. I want them to sway in a direction that doesn't hurt so much. I'm tired of the pain. I'm tired of holding my own broken heart. I'm tired of growing older all alone. I'm tired of missing out on the little things that bring me so much joy. I'm tired of pushing the people I love far away. I'm just tired. I think 2010 will be a big year for me. I'm not sure if I'm even ready for it, but I know I don't have much of a choice. This is scary. Life. It's such a small word, but such a big thing. It's important. I was given this important, precious life. It was a gift for me. Me! What am I doing with this gift? How am I taking care of it? I'm not, sadly. These days, it seems I'm just hanging by a teeny tiny thread. One so tiny that you can't even really see it. I hate living my life this way. No one should. It's not fair to the one who gave it to us. I want to live. I don't want to just try and get through another day anymore. How do you really live? How do you do this when all the walls around you continue to crumble down. You would think that at some point there wouldn't be anything left to fall, but they just keep falling. My mind goes in circles, all day, all night. It's the same ol' thing day and night and night and day. It never stops. It's a vicious, scary cycle that I truly hate. How do I get out of this? I feel so trapped and stuck and far, far away. It seems that all the things I wanted and were given were never really there. What do I do with that? How do I proceed? Where do I go?

Just Remember...

2009-12-15T14:27:00.000-08:00

Precious Jesus is the reason for the season!
God bless you. Have a very Merry Christmas! xo.

2009-11-07T11:56:00.000-08:00

i want:

2009-11-03T16:42:00.000-08:00

Just my personal *wish list*

received....Criminal Minds, Season 4

received....The Donna Reed Show, Season 2

received....The Donna Reed Show, Season 3

All seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm

received....Mika

received....Post Secret

received....iPod nano

received Cranberry....MAC eyeshadows: Cranberry & Twinks

received....Moleskine

Don't want but need:
New chord received!....Laptop needs to be fixed and I need a new chord for it.
Got 2 new tires but need 4 new tires now.....2 new tires for my car.

my baby

2009-10-21T00:08:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it's been a year. It seems like just yesterday. I still miss him so much every single day! I lost my dear Carm to cancer exactly 1 year ago today. I don't think this pain of losing him will ever leave! I am glad that he isn't suffering anymore and I take comfort in knowing I will see him again some day, but there are no words to express how much I miss him!

Please click here to see some very adorable pictures of my little carm cakes!

Preston & Sadie visiting their big brother today...

My Carmen...

my mom didnt get the memo.

2009-10-14T21:37:00.000-07:00

i love Him.

2009-10-11T17:45:00.001-07:00

I had to go to someones house today.. I left my house thinking I had their key with me but once I got there I realized that I didn't. So, I got in my car and headed home confidently thinking I knew where I had the key. I got home and looked 3 times in the place the key should have been. It wasn't there.

Whenever I realize I lost something, I always go into a panic mode and start searching like crazy instead of just asking the Lord to help me find it. The reason I say this is because whenever I lose anything and I ask Jesus to help me find it, I ALWAYS find it but for some reason my first instinct is just to look, I forget to ask!

So, after looking where I thought it should have been and realizing I had no idea where this key is, I remembered.... " just pray!"

So I said this: "Dear Jesus, please help me find this key........ instantly. In Jesus name I pray. Amen."

As I was praying, I was about to stop the prayer after I said "key" but then I realized I need to find this key now, not in a couple hours so I added the word instantly real fast and BEFORE I even ended the prayer, I got this vision in my mind of exactly where the key was. I finished the prayer and ran to that spot and there it was... exactly where I saw it in my head. He told me "instantly" before I even could finish my prayer. I love when He does this!!!

I have another similar story here!

Bebo has always been my favorite!

2009-10-07T16:32:00.000-07:00

for me...

Sometimes when I'm all alone
I don't know if I can
Take another breath
Some say home is where the heart is
Tell me where my home is
'Cause i'm scared to death

Falling from the rooftop
Crashing like a raindrop
Can you make my heart stop
Shaking like a leaf
Standing at the floodgate
Steady as an earthquake
Can you hear my heart break
Tearing at the seams

I am drifting in the deep end
Holding on to your hand
Is all that saves me now
Life can treat you like a beggar
You hold me together
But I don't know how
Some say home is where the heart is
And my heart is in your hands
You are all I need

Rising from the ashes
Lifting from the madness
Now you see my heart is
Deep enough to dream
Heal me from the deathblow
Lead and I will follow
Now you feel my heart glow
Mending at the seams

2009-10-05T13:42:00.000-07:00

It's finally feeling like Autumn here in southern Caifornia and I love it!

thank you.

2009-10-01T22:07:00.000-07:00

To everyone who took the time to comment and help me in the post below. Thank you with all of my heart! I haven't forgot about you and plan on getting back with each and everyone of you! I am currently dealing with some issues that are even worse than that one at the moment, so that one is on hold. Thank you again for your loving words and helpful hearts! xo.

i'm seeing red

2009-09-22T17:34:00.000-07:00

Usually these blogs are so inspiring and pretty but not day, today I have to be real and let my current emotions just fly! The release may be good for me. Just letting it all out!

Dear Blog Readers {You)!

I’m begging you for help with a VERY personal matter! If you never come to my blog again or never post again that is okay…. but could you please at least post this one time. I’m coming to you today for REAL advice on a VERY sensitive issue that I have been dealing with all summer. An issue that I am dealing with every day at every moment and it’s been going on since the end of May. I am dealing with it right now.

As I’m writing to you, my blood is boiling. It is a very constant feeling. I am full of rage and resentment and anger because of a certain situation I was forced into. I hate that this is who I am right now, but because of this, I must warn you that the ugly side of me (not so proud of this side by the way) will be coming out in this post!

Like I said. I really, truly need your opinions/thoughts/suggestions/prayers with this matter. So, please continue reading and please post whatever comes to mind that you feel will help me!

My sister in law got pregnant by her abusive boyfriend last year. That is a story in itself. She is 24 years old but very immature for her age. She is a mess and no matter what anyone tells her, she always does the opposite of what she is supposed to do and then everyone has to pick up the pieces for her. She continues on this path because her family babies her. Her boyfriend kicked her out when their baby was 5 months old and my husband let her come stay with us. I was under the impression it would be for about 2 months! She moved in with us at the end of May. She is still with us. She doesn’t work. She has been collecting unemployment for a year now. She doesn’t have to pay rent and any money she gets, she blows, not saving a dime.

She is taking full advantage of living here and I literally feel like I am going to explode at any given moment. She is here 24/7. She never leaves our house. You would think if you’re going to force yourself in someone’s house and over stay your welcome, you would at least get out of the house during the day and let them have their personal space. She never leaves. She is either eating, sleeping or watching tv. She is very disrespectful with my things and has already ruined and broke many. She has taken over my house in all ways! I can't even tell you how many things she has done that just maks me cringe.

This is my house and I like things a certain way. I have been very nice to her, but I think too nice because she isn't getting the hint! I'm done being nice! It is only making everything worse!

I know I sound bitter. I am bitter!

I feel that she has over stayed her welcome. How long am I supposed to allow this? Trying to talk to my husband about this is like talking to a brick wall. He doesn’t give her any rules or boundaries. He just lets her do what she wants and so she does.

I have tried giving her hints that it’s time to start looking for a place and she doesn’t even acknowledge me. She does sometimes talk as though she’s going to look for a place to live or get a job, but it’s just talk.

My husband doesn’t prefer her here but he doesn’t want to be the big bad brother! Also, she looks up to him almost as if he was a God. It’s very weird. She depends on him a lot. She is very needy and can’t be alone so I think he is flattered by all of the attention!

I think it’s his place to talk to her BUT he won’t. So.. Do I? I was thinking about writing her a very real, honest letter! Something she needs to hear! She needs to get her life in order and stop intruding in ours!

I can’t live like this anymore! I’m going crazy. I know that this sounds harsh but I very upset and I don’t know how much longer I can take it!

Please help me!

dressing my home.

2009-09-21T23:45:00.000-07:00

A good friend of mine asked me to describe my style of decorating at about the very same time my good friend Anthropologie sent me an email asking me the same thing! So, here goes...

I honestly have trouble defining my sense of style. I often think about it and try to narrow it down to something but I just can't.

Decorating my home is a HUGE passion of mine. It has always been something very important to me....ever since I was very little.

This is something that I don't talk about very often but I don't have open range to do whatever I want with my home and this is a huge struggle for me. Although this sounds ridiculous, it saddens me very much!

My style in a few short words. Things that I like and make me happy.

I think of myself as eclectic with a strong emphasis on a cozy and welcoming feel. I like splashes of different styles.

My favorite magazine is Country Living and my favorite store is Anthropologie so those two have a very strong influence in the direction that I like to decorate. I get so much inspiration from them both!

I like pieces that have a story behind them and aren't so common. I like making things myself and working on home projects rather than buying something that you could find in any living room. I also pay VERY close attention to details.

I try to stay away from trendy, new prodcucts made to look old, putting something somewhere just so it's not empty.

I like different aspects of french country, garden, rustic, scandinavian but I wouldn't say just one or all define my style.

Your home says a lot about you, I think. I aim to have a pretty, refreshing, unique, cozy place. Where people feel welcome and have a lot to look at, especially things they may have never seen before or atleast not often.

I live in what I call a "cookie cutter" house so I try very hard to make it stick out (in a good way) from the rest of tract houses!

So, I'm curious...What would you say your style is? I would love to hear how you like to decorate!

just waving in the wind

2009-09-19T19:25:00.000-07:00

I wanted to do something fun and get a flag to hang high on the hill in the back of our yard! I wanted something cute but more on the simple side. I didn't know where I would get one until I got an idea on Etsy!

After finding some cute banners HERE! I asked this super sweet girl if she would do a special order for me. She was open to anything! I asked for one huge pennant, instead of a bunch of small ones. She made me exactly what I wanted and did such a fantsatic job!

Our last name starts with an "H" so it worked out great that she could do the "H" on both sides of the flag.... free of charge! I want the flag to actually hang higher but this is where it stands for now.

It's really hard to tell in the pics but this flag is HUGE!!!

Please disregard all the dirt and ugliness... It is still in a makeover process! Once the hill is more complete and pretty, I'll show you an after pic!

{quilt of the week}

2009-09-17T15:17:00.000-07:00

Todays {quilt of the week} is sooooo simple and pretty. I just adore the pale yellow on the back side. I almost didn't want to take a picture of it out of fear the flash would deteriorate the quilt even more.... I'm joking. But, really... this thing is falling apart big time!

I'M CRAZY FOR....

2009-09-15T19:37:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to see the STRIPES that I painted in my house!

The BEST way to make YOUR dreams come TRUE is to wake up!

2009-09-14T19:59:00.000-07:00

I have a list of things that I would LOVE to do and I try to add to it whenever I think about it. I think it's sooo true.. if you want to do them, you need to wake up and just do them. The time is now.

If you're reading this, what are some things on your list? I would love to hear them... I may want to copy some!

Here are a few of mine:

fashion shows during ny fashion week
new years in paris
swim with dolphins
have a baby
see the grand canyon
experience a human sized maze
toned body
learn italian
skinny dip
have and organize my own big party for every person that is special to me
take a calligraphy class
make a difference in a positive way
fly first class
post secret exhibit
body world exhibit
horseback riding on the beach
have my dream home and decorate the whole thing exactly how i want
experience the pyramids in egypt
have my portrait painted
have my journals made into a book

Please share yours!

happy weekend

2009-09-12T23:05:00.000-07:00

{quilt of the week}

2009-09-10T11:33:00.000-07:00

Todays {quilt of the week} was chosen for it's imperfections. Women would use whatever they had laying around (old dresses and shirts) .... the imperfections make these old quilts so perfect in my opinion!

And, just because I love them soooo much, here are my babies... Sadie and Preston. Just hanging out!

Do You Cruise?

2009-09-06T22:36:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been on a cruise? Where have you been? What cruise ships have you been on? What did you think? Do you love cruises or are they not really your thing? I would love all feedback I can get on the whole experience!

All my friends who have gone on cruises.. LOVE THEM! I personally haven't been on a cruise. I have never had any desire to go on one. I have this thing where I don't like the thought of being out in big bodies of water. lately, I have really been wanting to try one out and I think this may be the year.

I just want to hear everyones personal experiences... tell me your pros and cons please!

I only have one to share...

2009-09-04T00:21:00.000-07:00

Show Us Your Life- School Pictures!

{quilt of the week}

2009-09-03T01:02:00.000-07:00

*Special Surprise* for you today my dears! I thought I would show you a vintage baby quilt to mix it up!

This one is so sweet! I just adore the cute animals and colors! This is one that I look forward to displaying in my own babies room some day!

For more {quilts of the week} click HERE!

What would you do with a gun cabinet?

2009-09-02T12:19:00.000-07:00

I found my next project! This was in someone's drive way for *FREE* so I snatched it up. It's not in the best shape but I think it has some potential. I'm going to see if I can get my husband to help put some shelves in it. I want to paint the outside and the inside two different colors {I think}. Please help, would love to know your thoughts! I'll post a poll on colors to the left.

*I know color has a lot to do with where I'm putting it, but at this point, I'm not sure where it's going yet!

for me

2009-08-30T15:22:00.000-07:00

The Fray- Never say Never

Snow Patrol- Chasing Cars

2009-08-30T14:56:00.000-07:00

For my 200th post please enjoy a few sweet words written by:
Regina Brett of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.

16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.

17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.

18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Overprepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.

38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

45. The best is yet to come.

46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

48. If you don't ask, you don't get.

49. Yield.

50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

Who me?

2009-08-29T11:54:00.000-07:00

My Favorite Things chose *me* for friday favorites!

Come check it out real fast!

Molly, thank you! Very cute post!

$917.49

2009-08-28T13:48:00.000-07:00

oh, j. crew. that is the total of everything that i want!

i always get an instant thrill when i open my mail box to find a *new* j. crew catalog, especially the fall issue. i love fall clothes! but after my instant high, i get an instant low. as soon as i open that first page, i get in a depressed mode. i know this sounds dramatic but it really does happen. there are so many things that i want but i cant afford.

my current j. crew wish list {well, some of it}...

{quilt of the week}

2009-08-27T03:07:00.000-07:00

I just love this small patchwork... they are about the size of a quarter. It would be a perfect blanket for a picnic. Too old to use now but still has the vibrant colors to enjoy! My other quilts!

If you liked {500 Days of Summer}...

2009-08-21T16:54:00.000-07:00

You'll probably like this:

I LOOVED the movie!

{quilt of the week}

2009-08-20T11:04:00.000-07:00

Today's quilt is a crazy quilt and it's a favorite of mine. I must admit, I do have a lot of favorites though! It has soft pretty colors and it's a great size. It's just perfect when it comes to snuggling up with. It's thin but not super thin. I actually can't cozy up to this one too much since it's starting to frail in some parts. I can admire it though and I do!

Link to my original {quilt of the week} post if you have any to share!

Just a sec or two.. that's all!

2009-08-19T11:54:00.000-07:00

Please go HERE , HERE or HERE doesn't matter which one you choose! :o) Please vote for Carolyn at Team Boo! She's one fun, funny chick who should win... I think!

Please vote daily until 8/31.

Team Boo!

just because.... it's adorable!

2009-08-18T12:17:00.000-07:00

my {next} home project!

2009-08-17T10:44:00.000-07:00

I was inspired by this picture....

Isn't it pretty!!!

I thought that maybe I could do this with some of my vintage hankies.

Ya.... they look a little messy. Sorry about that! I really adore my collection of hankies. So, I have some issues. How am I going to use them without hurting them? I don't want to cute them nor glue them! I was thinking I could pin them??? What do you think? I don't like the idea of putting small holes in them either though! Do you know of a strong tape that is used for fabric?

I have some hoops, just want to get a few more.... and I need to figure out what wall I want to display them on. After all is done and finished, I'll show you how it all comes out!

movie weekend!

2009-08-15T01:26:00.000-07:00

saw this tonight!

seeing this tomorrow!

MORE MOVIES!

{quilt of the week}

2009-08-13T10:43:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite things are quilts! Thanks to my lovely grandma, I have a nice little collection of vintage quilts going! She has a HUGE collection {which I often drool over} but she enjoys giving me one or two every now and then!

This pink one shown is very old and was the first quilt my grandma ever gave to me. I loved it so much and I'm pretty sure I reminded her often. I was in a "butterfly" phase at the time and thought the quilt should be mine. It's very fragile... I was so happy when she decided to trust me with this oldie!

Quilts are so beautiful and cozy. I admire all the hard work and the love that is put in to them. I also love thinking about the history of my quilts... who used it, who made it, where has it been, where did it come from, what has it gone through!? Some are shredding to pieces and I know they've been around the block a few times.

I'm going to try and do something new and display some of my collections, starting with my quilts! I'll call it "Quilt of the Week" ... if you want to join in, please do and tell your friends to as well! I would love to see all your beautiful collections and hear any stories that you have about them!

I would love to know where you keep them, how you display them, where did get them? Whats their story! Why are they special to you?

Link your quilts here...

SOS

2009-08-04T23:20:00.000-07:00

Okay, it's not that serious but I need urgent help!!!!

Here's the scoop:

I'm going to Vegas this weekend with 4 other girls. One just turned 26 yesterday and the other turns 30 a few days after we get back.

So, the other 3 of us wanted to do something a little special for them while we're there. Probably get their dinner but we all probally will give them a little gift individually as well and thats where I need YOUR help.

We are all new friends so we're not super close... just in the stages of getting to know each other.

I dont want anything over the top or expensive. Something just sweet, thoughtful and creative.... Something small and different, no what I mean?

One of my friends is going to give them a card with a Starbucks gift card inside but I just wanted something a little more special than that.

Would love to hear your thoughts! Would realllly appreciate it!!! Gift ideas and/or any ideas on how to make them feel more special why on our girls weekend in Vegas.

Like I said, we are leaving for Vegas in 3 days so I cant get anything online. Its something I have to go pick up and buy or put together myself.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. xo.

PLEASE give me your ideas.. i know you all have them!!!!

my purse story

2009-08-04T10:45:00.000-07:00

it resembles a rooftop but my husband said a bird. men.

okay. so here is my purse story. in May i bought a purse that i thought i liked... but it turned out that i didnt really like it as much as i thought. so, by the time i got back home from a trip and wanted to return it i couldnt find the receipt anywhere! i kind of put it off... in hope that it would turn up but it never really did.

then online i found a new purse {at the same store} that i REALLY wanted and got the great idea, "i can just take my purse back and exchange for the new purse since i can't find the receipt"! brilliant! ...but when i called, they said my purse was now on sale for $40 when it was originally $88. i didn't want to do that when i knew i had the receipt some where! i looked everywhere for 3 days straight and couldnt find it.

just being curious... i acted as if i was going to buy the purse online so i could see how soon i would get it and what the whole total would be. well, after doing that, it showed that it was on back order for 2 months!!! i didnt like that idea at all because i wanted it now {of course}.

so, i called up the two stores in my area. one of them didnt have anymore but the other one said she had 2 left. i thought.. "i gotta find that receipt because i have to go get this purse now!!!"

after searching and searching and searching, i said a prayer and guess what? God is good. i literally found the receipt within 30 seconds!!!! and... just a side note: what is so interesting to me is: EVERY SINGLE TIME i lose something and i pray, I ALWAYS, ALWAYS find it... ALWAYS. but why didnt i pray sooner!!!! like 3 days sooner.

i grabbed that receipt and rushed {with a smile} to the store. i looked everywhere for my purse but couldnt find it. then i got the idea that maybe the girl looked up the wrong bag. i was hoping she found the right purse because what if i came all the way here for nothing. then, out of the corner of my eye, i saw the 2 purses that they had left laying on their counter. it was a happy moment.

the purse was a lot bigger in person that i thought so i didnt know if i was going to like it but i LOOOVE it!!!

the exchange didnt pay for the whole thing because my new purse was more but it payed a good chunk so it all worked out well.

so, here's my purse. love it or hate it. it's not something you would see every day which is why i like it. i don't like buying things that you see everywhere.

Blogging for BLISS!

2009-08-03T23:39:00.001-07:00

Oh, hello there! Welcome to my little nook in this bloggy world!

Today is ArtsyMama’s Blogging For Bliss Blog Party to celebrate Tara Frey’s new book Blogging For Bliss!

Artsymama has asked us to share how our blogs came to be and what it means to us...

I love decorating and making my home feel comfy cozy and I accidently ran into a blog that caught my attention..... Warm Pie, Happy Home ! After looking through her blog for hours {and hours and hours} I was hooked! Ruthie inspired me in so many ways!

I started my blog not knowing what I was going to do with it {still don't really}. It's just a bunch of randomness... but it's my randomness and it's fun having this sweet escape!

There's so much creativity, beauty, love and support from all over the world! I have made some really great friends in here and I truly hope to keep making them!!! Genuine friends are hard to find!

Thank you for stopping by... please come back anytime!

God bless you! xo.

i HEART zooey and joe BIG TIME.

2009-08-01T00:33:00.000-07:00

Loved this movie and the soundtrack and everything else about it! 500 days of Summer! Such a sweet, happy, sad movie!

Click HERE for more of my movie ratings!

My wedding in Italy

2009-07-31T11:46:00.000-07:00

It's Friday again... that means it's time to Show YOU My Life!

I'm from Ohio, he's from California. When trying to figure out where to have the wedding and how to get everyone from here to there or from there to here, we found a GREAT solution! We decided to get married in Italy. Alone. Just an intimate ceremony between us! It was amazing and beautiful! I wish I had more pictures to show you but this is all I have own my computer at the moment... enjoy!

05.07.05
Florence, Italy

We stayed at the beautiful Villa San Michele
Formerly a 15th-century Franciscan monastery, the Villa San Michele is surrounded by its own gardens and woodland on the Fiesole hills. The present aspect of the building, with its façade attributed to Michelangelo and the imposing lateral Loggia looking towards Florence, dates from the year 1600, when the monastery was enlarged and completely renovated at the expense of Giovanni di Bartolomeo Davanzati.

We had our own private garden off of our suite and we got married there!

MY current WISH list

2009-07-29T00:11:00.000-07:00

bikini: ordered and on its way to me now....

skirt:

coat:

sweaters:

bag: got it today!! love, love, love it! 08.02.09

boots:

{pretty} PLEASE go vote!

2009-07-28T19:08:00.000-07:00

My very sweet friend is trying to get on the Ellen show and she needs your vote!
Please sign in on YouTube and give them 5 stars and a postive comment if you have some time! Thank you so much!! xo.

my little little white dress

2009-07-25T17:48:00.000-07:00

Show Us Your Life... Today is all about showing off your wedding dress. Personally, this is not my {dream} dress. I wish I would have chosen something else, but it could have been MUCH worse!!!

Dog Poop!

2009-07-16T14:28:00.000-07:00

How do you feel about people letting their dogs poop/pee in your yard?
Keep in mind that I'm talking about people that DO clean up the poop afterwards.

Honest opinions please. :o)

Home Sweet Home

2009-07-03T14:24:00.000-07:00

The best part of this picture.. is the little surprise in the window!

Want to tour some yards.. Visit Kelly for lots of links!

i heart ornaments!

2009-07-03T11:26:00.000-07:00

Ornaments are one of the many things that I collect and I've found some really cute ones that I would love to share with you!

I've been A.D.D.I.C.T.E.D. to Etsy lately. I can't get away. I love all the creativity and uniqueness of everything and so far everyone on there has been super nice and helpful too!

I'll show you some of my purchases in the next few posts! Today I'll show you some of my puppy finds.

I have lots of doggie Christmas ornaments and my sweet friend gave me a GREAT idea so I'm gonna copy. She does a Christmas tree dedicated to all and only dog Christmas ornaments. How cute!!!!

I have sooo many cute ornaments, I can't wait!

I have been buying some {personalized} ornaments lately on Etsy for my tree.

Take a peek.

Who does this look like? Yep, it's my Carm-cakes!

Made for me by: Moonikins

Made for me by: SugarAndSpice

Made for me by: Tumus

If you buy anything from these girls, please let them know that I sent you!

I have more doggie ornaments on the way, I'll post them here once I get them!

missing him.

2009-06-17T00:03:00.001-07:00

This post is for my little Carm. He would have been 12 years old today! I honestly can't believe that he's gone. The deep aching feeling hasn't budged and I know that it never will.

I know it doesn't even matter but some don't understand. I know he was a dog but to me he was more than that. So much more than that!

I got him in 11th grade and had him through all of my twenties. He was with me everywhere I went and I have so many memories of him and us together! I will always cherish him. I miss him more than I can even comprehend. He was the best dog and I know I will see him again!

Dear Jesus, please give Carmen extra love, kisses, hugs, belly rubs and treats today and every day please! xo.

If my baby can't be with me, He is in the best place possible and that is with precious Jesus! Thank you Jesus!

I don't like dogs or anything...

2009-06-16T23:08:00.000-07:00

I just LOVE, ADORE and CHERISH them to pieces. I have them all over my house.... look and see!

I mentioned in THIS post about a pillow that I recently found. I fell so in love with it that I had to race back to the store the next day to get a second one!

This is a dog that I had my eye on every time I went into Home Goods. I wanted it soooooo bad but it was seventy dollars. Yes, seventy... I'm not lying. It was there every time that I went in! Obviously others felt the same way about the price.

As other Home Goods shoppers know... nothing lasts long at Home Goods. If you want something you gotta take it now because it won't stay long in the store.

Anyway, I was just hoping that one day they would get the point and realize that no one was going to buy it and that they would finally decide to put it in their sale aisle. I was also hoping this would just happen to be the same day that I would come in and then {finally} take my little guy home.

Well, that kind of happened but not really. The little guy finally made it to the sale aisle but he still remained too expensive. He was now going for fifity dollars. Yes, I loved him but I wasn't going to pay more than twenty. I was bummed. Every time I went in I would pick him up and admire him and then put him back on his shelf.

One day at another Home Goods (yes, I used to be VERY addicted to the store) guess what I spotted? My little dog sitting on a shelf all by himself. I flipped him over and looked at his price tag. He was $14.99! I didn't do a double take, I did about three tripple takes. I was soooo excited!

I got my little dog and he stands proudly in my living room!

My kissing salt and pepper shakers.

My little Carmen look alike that sits on my closet shelf.

Every year for our wedding anniversay, my husband and I go to Color Me Mine and we each decorate a dinner plate. This year was our fourth anniversary and we honored our plates to our dear dog Carmen who we lost to Cancer on October 21, 2008.

My Carmy's grave.

My sweet babies!

the corner

2009-06-12T00:22:00.001-07:00

Here are some pictures of the work I've done. This is the very top left corner of the hill in our back yard. This corner is only one tiny part of this crazy journey I started!

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I'm finally getting to the point where I have a clean slate and the fun can begin... More pictures later!

I miss it in here!

2009-06-11T23:27:00.000-07:00

I have sooo much catching up to do in here! I went out of town for a week and now I'm just trying to get back on my usual routine of things. It's not easy.

Since getting back from visiting family and friends, I'm back to my yard work. Not sure if I mentioned it before or not but any free time I have, you can find me in my yard and 100% of the time I'm working my little heart out!

I must say, I am very proud at my hard work! I'm taking pictures of my progress, so down the road I will post {Before} and {After} shots!

I decided that I will finally give you one sneak peek though. I don't have any {After} shots just yet since I'm not done. But, I'll show you a few pictures of one area so you can get a little peek-a-roo! But.... not until tomorrow! So, come back!

On to other things! I haven't been to Home Goods in about a month. I never go this long without stopping in there! I finally went today! I got some goods for my nest! It was fun! I spent 3 hours... Yes, 3! I went down every aisle and took my sweet time. That's really the only way to shop there!

Sometimes I go there and find nothing and sometimes I go there and find so much! Today I found so much. So much that I had to put some things back because I was over doing it a bit.

I'll show you a couple things and then I need to go snoop around some other blogs for a bit!

I found these very simple white dishes. They actually don't look that great in the picture but in person, they are quite adorable. I got 4 dinner plates, 4 side plates and 4 bowls.

I already have some fun birthday mugs and dishes but I couldn't pass these babies up when I came across them, especially when I just saw the same ones at Hallmark just the other day! I really wanted them but Hallmark is too expensive! I'm hoping Home Goods gets more of the set! You just never know!

One of my favorite finds of the day was a pillow of all things. They had two left and I only bought one. After getting home, I was upset that I didn't just buy both of them. I'm going back tomorrow to see if they still have it and if they do, I'm bringing it home where it belongs. I'll show it soon in a future post.

Until tomorrow... sweet dreams!

Home Sweet Home

2009-05-28T11:40:00.000-07:00

I'm thrilled to finlly go back home where I grew up and visit my family and friends! I moved out to Cali over 4 years ago and I haven't been back to Ohio in 3 years! Please pray for my flights and my peace of mind. I worry about the safety of my babies {doggies} while I'm away! Thank you! xo. I'll be back June 4th!

Miracles

2009-05-19T12:13:00.000-07:00

Miracles happen often I believe but they don't get recognized probably as much as they should. If you have any miracle stories/answered prayers that have happened to you or someone you know... please post them here. I would love to hear about them. I'm sure they are very uplifting. Thank you!

I love you!

2009-05-19T11:59:00.000-07:00

I feel a comfort that I didn't have before and I am also back in the Word. Thank you sooo very much for your support and prayer. You really have no idea how much I need it and appreciate it. As answered prayer happens, I will be sure to share it with you! God bless each of you and many blessing too!!! xoxo.

Thank you for the scripture... I love it!

Psalm 27:14 "Wait on the Lord--be of good courage and He will strengthen your heart. Wait, I say, on the Lord!"

Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him."

{you}

2009-05-18T10:26:00.000-07:00

im in awe of all of you. thank you with all of my heart. more soon... xo.

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2009-05-17T11:36:00.000-07:00

He can make a way where there is no way.

Do you know where I can find this in the Bible besides in Isaiah?

I can't do it without YOU! xo.

2009-05-16T10:59:00.000-07:00

Sharon
Claire
Sonya
Sarah
Kirstie
Toia
Sharon B.
Pam
Chelle
Jennifer
theluckiestmrs.
Lori
Robin
Michelle
Marsha
Debbie
Debbie
Crystal
Catherine
Charmaine
Lisa
Cathy
Patti
Crystal
Dawn
Rebecca
Holly
minpinmom
Jill
Kahri
Lori

And any others who are doing it in private!

I posted about my need for support and prayer and these loving women opened their hearts, time and prayer up to me. I know prayer works and I know the Lord is close by. I believe in miracles and I know we will see a miracle.

Sisters, thank you!

If you would like to pray for me too, it would mean more to me than you will ever know, ever! The Lord hears us all and you can do it privately or post HERE! Thank you and God bless you!

Scriptures from you that are helping me...

Psalm 30:5
For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.

Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God!

Jeremiah 29:11.
For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord. They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope.

Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

To: My Sisters in Christ

2009-05-15T23:52:00.000-07:00

I desperately need you right now! I am going through something truly devasting, something that I can't share with many people and I really need your open hearts and genuine prayers!

Ephesians 6:18
At all times, pray by the power of the Spirit. Pray all kinds of prayers. Be watchful, so that you can pray. Always keep on praying for all of God's people.

Sadly, I have been far away from my precious Lord but I need Him more than anything and I hate when I am so far away. He has patiently been waiting for me to come to Him again.

I know that prayer is powerful and I know the Lord listens and I know this is what I need to do. I not only need to do this but I want to so badly.

I need your help though. Can I count on you to pray for me and a very serious situation that I'm going through? I know that I can't do it without you. I need all the support and prayer that I can get. I would truly, truly appreciate it!

I'm going through something that will truly take a MIRACLE to change it but I believe in miracles. Do you?

Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

If you would like to be part of a Prayer Chain let me know and I'll organize it. We all need prayer and we all need support and sisterly love.

P Praise
R Repent
A Ask
Y Yield

1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing

{my faves} some give me chills

2009-05-14T11:40:00.000-07:00

Alice Peacock. Specifically, Might As Well Have Fun While You're At It.
"At the end of the day can you honestly say, That you're living your life to the limit? Are you smelling the flowers and spending the hours, Thankful for every minute? A wise woman said "don't forget to have fun", This is prime-time baby not a re-run. You never know when you're gonna' go, So you might as well have fun while you're at it." You can listen to the song on the link above. I highly recommend it.

pucker up

2009-05-14T00:56:00.000-07:00

Do you have a lipstick that you can't live without?

I have always been a lipgloss girl but I want to find a good lipstick that I really love. It's hard finding a good color. I always feel like a clown when I wear it.

So... if you don't mind, what's your fave lipstick and color?

Oh, and are you one of those girls that use a stencil? Don't worry I won't tell.

Check out The Red Lipstick Kiss Painting.... it's GEORGEOUS!

Also, please take my LIP poll to the right! xo.

astrology vs astronomy

2009-05-12T22:40:00.000-07:00

What do you know of the subjects? What are your thoughts and opinions?

To be honest, it has always been a touchy subject for me, but at the same time, a very fascinating subject to me!

I used to be a very legalistic Christian and was VERY against *horoscopes* and felt that they weren't of the Lord. Let me be clear, I still don't believe in futune telling and horoscopes in the sense that they are there to tell us what to do.

BUT, I do think there could be some truth to the different zodiac signs and how they came about. My sign couldn't be any more perfect for me. It is VERY bizarre and I wonder how this could be. I'm not talking about the very vague find your horoscope in a magazine type. I'm talking the lengthy, very detailed decription of each zodiac sign. When I read my sign, it is like a perfect map of me.

To be honest, I have only researched astrology and the bible very little but it is a huge interest of mine. I don't even know what I think or believe exactly when it comes to the whole deal but I do see it differently than I used to.

I am intrigued by it all and wonder about astronomy, not so much astrology. There has to be something to how the stars line up at the very moment we each came into this world. Just look up. There is a very big universe out there. A lot going on that we don't know about, probably a lot that we couldn't even comprehend if we wanted to.

When He brought us into this world, at that very specific moment in time... that was chosen just for us by our God. That exact moment at 9:08 PM on March 19, 1979 was mine. There are countless times, days, months, years, centuries that He could have chosen for me to come into this vast world but he chose this one and there is something special about that.

Just to make it clear...
I am a Christian. I love Jesus more than anything. I believe I should go to Him for everything, I don't need or believe in a horoscope to tell me what to do.

Thank you for listening to my rant. If you have anything to add to this, please share! I'm interested in what others know about astronomy and the stars and things in that nature.

God bless! xo.

Fun Facts!

2009-05-11T19:59:00.000-07:00

Courteous of Facebook again... More random facts about me!

Tell me about the last dream that you remember having?
I have too many and they are so very weird and vivid!

Best hangover cure?
Don't get drunk!

Favorite snack food?
Lucern's ice cream drumsticks!

Current location?
Home Sweet Home!

Most missed memory?
Everything regarding my CARMcakes! xo.

First thought when waking up?
What time is it?

Fav movie quote?
I don't remember but one of my fave fave fave movies scenes is the VERY end of "Wicker Park" .. have you seen it?

Most annoying things?
People who... don't wash their hands, chew loud, talk about themselves a lot, treat others how they wouldn't want to be treated, jump to assumptions, talk bad about others, drive under the speed limit, don't like dogs, guys who wont kill spiders, jean shopping, rude waitresses, scraping your teeth against your silverware, negative attitudes and people who think they are ALWAYS right!

Role model?
Jesus, Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Giada De Laurentiis.

When I grow up I want?
I want some babies!

Biggest fears?
Not important!

Shoes you wore today?
flats.

Fav drink?
sweeeeeeet tea!

Biggest weaknesses?
reality tv, junk food, dogs, room service, a good massage!

Generally, in life, what makes you happy?
The good Lord! Genuine, loving people! Dogs! Pretty things! French toast!

How well do you handle critiscm?
Depends on my mood but I can take it well if I'm asking for it!

Do you find that full figured woman can be equally as attractive as skinnier woman?
YES, some!

What would your friends be suprised to know about you?
I don't like to shop, I enjoy seeing movies alone, I have a phone phobia.

Sniff. What can you smell?
the outdoors.... the window is open and the breeze is coming through!

Would you ever get plastic surgury? and on what?
Not for vanity reasons.

Biggest piece of gossip you heard recently?
Say NO to Gossip! :o)

Worried about anything?
sadly, yes.

Last thing you bought?
Cupcakes.

Name three things you are truly thankful for?
dvr, blogger and answered prayers!

Three things you are looking forward to?
a good movie, homecomings, the giant roots taken out of the back yard!

Are you reading anything atm?
sTORI TELLING

Last time you exercised?
Last week.

Craving anything right now?
Sweet Tea

answered prayer

2009-05-11T00:16:00.000-07:00

A few months ago I found a small bump on my dog Sadie that I know wasn't there before. I didn't like it because it was really hard and that usually isn't a good sign. Also, from everything that I went through with my baby Carm, it only made me think of the worst!

Over the last couple months, it continued to grow. I told my grandma about it and she said don't take her to the vet, just pray that the Lord will get rid of it. Have faith!

Well, 2 days ago I checked the bump and it was there like usual. The best way to explain how it felt was like a bb from a bb gun trapped under her skin.

Late last night before bed, I was checking it out as usual and it wasn't there. Not even a tiny bit. It had totally disappeared. A very pleasant surprise.

When I got up today the first thing I did was check it to make sure that it wasn't all a dream.

God is good.

MOISTURE ISSUE

2009-05-10T23:30:00.000-07:00

This is my kitchen window. If you double click on it, you will see that it has a major issue. It looks like this 24/7. Do you have any suggestions on how to free it of all the moisture build up? It's trapped in between the glass.

i'm a mom too!

2009-05-10T18:40:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to ME! Yep... ME! I'm a FABULOUS, LOVING, FUN and AlWAYS THERE mom to my furbabies. I love these babies like there's no tomorrow! Preston, Sadie and my VERY, VERY, VERY missed and never forgotten angel baby in heaven... Carmy {06.17.1997 to 10.21.2008}! And to all you other furbaby moms out there... Happy Mothers Day to you too!!!

I don't know what's in my future, but I know the good Lord knows how much I desire to have my own kiddies... hopefully soon! xo.

all the hype

2009-05-08T16:04:00.000-07:00

Have you had a Sprinkles cupcake?

There are only a few locations but they are growing rapidly. The closest one to me was Beverly Hills but they just opened a new one in Newport Beach. Much, much closer!

There are a whole range of flavors.

Cost: $36 for a dozen. $3.25 for one. Pricey!

I have had a few tastes and they are good but I gotta be honest and say, I don't know about my favorite. I'm not a huge cream cheese frosting lover and they use that on a lot of them, inluding their famous red velvet cupcake. I love red velvet but I prefer it with a plain frosting.

Anyhoo, I decided to splurge a little and order a dozen Sprinkles for a party I'm having tomorrow night! I'll let ya know if they're a hit and I'll be trying more flavors so if I find some i'm lov'n or hat'n... you'll be sure to know!

Happy Anniversary!

2009-05-07T22:03:00.000-07:00

To us! We're on 4 years now! I must admit, marriage is VERY challenging and I don't think there is anything that can prepare you for it! I know for a fact that the only way to keep it strong and loving is to keep the Lord as your foundation and main focus. If you can do that, you have something really special to cherish!

I made him a sweet book... I put so much time and thought into it, I'll try and take some pics of it soon.

just because

2009-05-06T12:24:00.001-07:00

so i wanted to share with you a fun and cheap little find that i came across yesterday. and, im the type that loves to share, share, share when i find something that i like, like, like.

i was at pier 1 {which i dont go to often, but i was looking for something in particular, which i didn't find} BUT i did come across something cute and what i think is so anthro {which i love} BUT not the anthro prices {which i also love}.

what can you get at anthro for $9.95? seriously? tell me. i would like to know!

okay. i found these cutsey measuring cups! only $9.95. and, MUCH cuter in person that in the pic.

Couteous of Facebook: Here are some tidbits about me...

I Am
curious

I Want
a hug

I Have
a craving for a cupcake

I Wish
for answered prayers

I Hate
arrogance and pride

I Fear
something but i'd rather not say

I Hear
the birds chirping and i love it

I Search
and sometimes find exactly what i'm looking for

I Wonder
about mysterious things

I Regret
when i did that one thing

I Love
Jesus and probably you too

I Ache
too much

I Always
have hope and faith

I Usually
sleep very light and have lots of dreams

I Am Not
tall

I Dance
with my dogs

I Sing
for Chris sometimes {and he likes it}

I Never
cuss

I Rarely
drive without my seatbealt

I Cry
for my Carmen and miss him more than words can say

I Am Not Always
right, i do know this

I Lose
touch with people that i love

I'm Confused
and tired

I Need
a nap

I Should
go do my "to do list"

I Dream
probably too much

him and me

2009-05-05T11:17:00.000-07:00

It's quite sweet. We were in the courting stages but little did I know he was 5 days away from proposing to me.

5 days before he proposed was December 26, 2004. I was in Ohio and he was in California.

He came up with 11 questions. We both answered them and then emailed our answers to each other at the exact same time.

Here are the questions and our answers word for word:

1. Pick your 3 favorite thoughts you have about us and put them in order.

Him: 1. Getting married 2. Wedding night 3. Waking up and seeing you there

Me: 3 favorite thoughts about us... growing old together and being even more in love later in life then we are now, getting married and being only yours and having our own family.

2. Pick 3 things that we have done, either together, on the phone, or through email that are your favorite moments.

Him: I can't really pick only 3, and I can't put them in order! But here are some: 1) The first time I saw you, 2) cuddling all night and 3) having breakfast with you.

Me: 3 favorite moments... when you read me your journal entry from November 24th, when you told me that you wanted to tell me you loved me but didn't, when we cuddled for the first time. I also enjoy our questions and our secrets. I love sharing french toast. I love talking about our future and our childrens names. I love being kissed by you. I love when you read to me. I love when you stay on the phone even when you're tired. I love how you always respond back to my emails first chance you get. I love how it feels to be with you when we're in public, I feel like no one else matters and we're in our own world. I also love very much how through this whole process we have always been side by side with our feelings.

3. What can we do to make this relationship even better?

Him: Can it get better??? If I have to pick something, I would say that we should read the bible together more. We are off to a good start with Phillipians! That was a good suggestion by you.

Me: What can we do to make our relationship even better... I think that being married would make it wonderful. Of course that will be a brand new chapter and a lot of adapting but I think it will be beautiful in so many ways, especially just learning about each other when it comes to those new aspects. And the fact that we will start growing and working together in so many new ways. So, overall living in the same state (lol) and also just focusing on the Lord and being consistent in our prayer. Also, learning to pray together and being active in the Word together and going to church together and serving Him. And after God, putting each other before ourselves at all times.

4. What 3 things would you be pleased to know that I learned or will learn about you?

Him: That I have a good heart that loves God, 2. That I have a good heart that loves you, 3. That I know how amazing you are and am grateful for you.

Me: 3 things that I am pleased you have or will learn about me... that I adore and love you so much. That I look forward to doing so many things with you and living our lives to the fullest. I just want to experience everything with you... and I can't imagine my life with anyone else for even a second. I think I would rather be single the rest of my life if I couldn't be with you.

5. Would you rather wait 5 months and a have a humble wedding or wait 1 year and have a very nice wedding?

Him: 5 months

Me: Our wedding is about us and I would rather have it in a cold, grey court house than wait a certain amount of time just to make it appear nicer. Besides, what is your definition of a very nice wedding? I think people can have nice weddings and not plan for a year. A very nice wedding in my opinion is having our focus on our love and our future and what it means to us, not how pretty we can make it. I would rather have an intimate wedding than a huge wedding that we can show off to the world.

6. What is your biggest hope about our future?

Him: Marriage

Me: Biggest hope... more than anything, I just want to make you feel happy and loved.

7. What's your biggest fear about our future?

Him: I don't have any fears about our future. I am confident. As long as we keep God at the center and keep good communication nothing will be a problem.

Me: Biggest fear... that you are or will get "cold feet".

8. Are you worried or embarrased at how fast this thing is moving?

Him: Not worried at all. Very much at peace with it. Other people are surprised but they just don't know. The ones that who understand know because they have been through it too.

Me: I am not worried or embarrassed at how fast things have gone. I love it, it's ours and I wouldn't want it any other way. I don't feel like we have had any control over the matter and that is what makes it so special and beautiful to me.

9. How do you know your feelings for me won't go away?

Him: They won't!

Me: My feelings for you won't go away. I know that I love you and I trust how I feel. I have never felt this way, not even close and the second that I did, I knew that this was real. And the way I feel about you only grows so much every day. I prayed for you, why would my feelings ever change. Even my grandma told me yesterday that the way I talk about you surprises her because she has always known me to be very level headed and to make wise decisions, and although she has never seen me jump to a conclusion so fast, she has a sense of trust in me. All of my family does and to me that says something too. The way I feel and the way the Lord makes me feel regarding this, tells me that I love you and I know that I will never stop.

10. Will you be OK with me working a lot on my side project to get it started?

Me: I think that I'm very understanding and I know that I will always support you no matter what. I don't doubt the way you feel about me and I trust your judgment, your decision making and what you need to do.

11. Do you know how much I love you?

Him: Imagine how much you love me, but more :)

Me: I know that you do and I love it more than anything. But, do you know how much I do? The last thing I ever want you to do is doubt how I feel about you.

Its ironic how I stumbled upon this email. It's was very odd how it happened because it was in a place I wouldn't expect it to be and I don't know what made me pick it up to see what it was. But I came across it the day I posted this. After finding this email, I came up with a VERY thoughtful and creative anniversary idea!

66 Drivers

2009-05-04T20:28:00.000-07:00

People intrigue me! One of my favorite things to do is people watch, so when I stumbled upon this it made my night!

Andrew Bush took pictures of people while in their cars during the 80's and 90's. I just find this so fascinating and wish the list didn't stop at just 66. I think he has inspired me to start taking some of my own snapshots of people {in their own little worlds} as they're driving along! This is going to be fun, especially since people have always been so interesting to me. With that being said, let me share something with you...

I have a long time secret. One thing I have always done for as long as I can remember is wondering where others are on their way to as their cars drive along with me. And, as odd as this may seem, sometimes when I'm driving for long periods of time with another car and one of us finally turns off in another direction, I feel sad, knowing we just traveled together for a small moment in time and I will probably never see them again.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!

These are all priceless! Seriously, how can this last one not make you smile... and don't forget to check out the guy in the background!

05.07.05

2009-05-03T12:36:00.000-07:00

I was wondering if you could help me with some AnNiVeRsArY gifts ideas. Something that is more on the thoughtful and creative side rather than the pricey and extravagant side! Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas! xo.

midwest girl at heart

2009-05-02T09:56:00.000-07:00

I moved to California from Ohio 4 years ago and as embarrassing as it is, I haven't been back to my hometown in 3 years! Now, that doesn't mean family and friends haven't been out to the west coast to see me but still.... 3 years!

So! I'm finally heading to the midwest! I'm going to be so busy when I'm there, so many people to see and everyone is fighting for my time. It's funny how everyone expects me to spend my whole week with them. They aren't thinking about all my other family and all my friends that I grew up with and miss too! And, if I hear one more time that I should be staying 2 weeks rather than 1 week, I may cancel my trip. I already threatended this and it did shut some fam up. LOL!

This will be my third time back home since I moved out to California and I must say that the only thing that works for me is to set up my schedule for my time back home before I actually get there. It's the only way it can work!

My CRAZY scheldule:

Friday, May 29th
PM- Arrive in Cleveland @ 6:14 PM, stay at Molly's. *She doesn't know that I'm even coming in town. Her boyfriend is telling her that they need to go pick up his friend at the airport but it will really be me. She is turning 30 and her mom thought it would be a great surprise for her if I came home for her surprise birthday lunch. I was hoping to go home this summer any way so it worked out well.

Saturday, May 30th
AM- Head down to Akron with Molly...
MID- for her surprise Birthday Lunch!
PM- Dinner with my grandma & dad. 6-11 PM
LATE PM- Out with friends in the Valley. Later, go to my mom's & stay the night.

Sunday, May 31st
AM- Spend morning and...
MID- afternoon with my mom until 6 PM. Go to Victors and Dede's. Order pizza from Galluchs!
PM- Go to my grandma's and stay the night.

Monday, June 1st
AM- Spend morning and
MID- afternoon with my grandma until 5 pm.
PM- Dinner at Luigis with my mom and brother.
LATE PM- Spend time with fam and stay at my moms.

Tuesday, June 2nd
AM- Spend time with mom.
MID- Lunch with other grandma, mom & aunt at Luigis.
PM- Family Dinner at Paninis!
Late PM- Go to Jami's house and spend night with her.

Wednesday, June 3rd
AM- Spend morning and
MID- afternoon with Jami. Whitehouse for lunch.
PM- Dinner with my grandma and dad.
LATE PM- Stop by my mom's work to say goodbye. Go to Luigis with Gina and stay night with Gina!

Thursday, June 4th
AM- Spending morning and
MID- afternoon with Gina.
PM- Home sweet Home in Cali.

One thing that I can't wait to do is hit up all my all time favorite and most missed restaurants that I grew up on!!!!

Luigis. My all time most fave restaurant and for those who know I'm a night owl... I love, love, love that they are open until 4 AM! I used to go here on average 4 times a week back in the day! I'm not exaggerating. Best bread! Best salad! Best baked lasagna! Best spaghetti with meat sauce! Best coke! I can't wait!

Paninis The very BEST overstuffed turkey sandwich ever! I lived on these in my college days!

Whitehouse Chicken! Yummy chicken, Yummy fries, Yummy colelsaw, Yummy bread!

Guluchs and Rendino's pizza! I love pizza and these are my two most fave places to get it!

I grew up on these places and I still can't find anything like them here in Cali. Some things are just not the same!

I'm really looking forward to this trip! I will be sure to post pics and tell you all about it once I get back!

PS!!!!! If you happen to be one of my facebook friends, PLEASE DO NOT mention this trip at all! Thanks! xo.

Holy Inappropriateness

2009-04-23T13:00:00.001-07:00

I'm soooo excited! Some friends and I are going to see Bethenny on Monday in Huntington Beach! She's having a book (Naturally Thin) signing in our neck of the woods and I can't wait!!! She is hilarious and my all time favorite housewife ever! I wish she would do stand up... I would be first in line! She is so witty and down to earth. Team Bethenny all the way! Anyone else a fan? If you are on Team Kelly we can't be friends... hehe.

Her Blog!

Her Web Site!

Just organizing a little...

2009-04-22T00:58:00.000-07:00

I forgot to take a "real" before picture but I'm glad I did because I don't know if I would have really showed it. It was full of my father in laws collection of hard liquor and other things he shoved in there for us to store for him, my husbands many poker chips and playing cards and just a bunch of junk that I don't know what I'm going to do with. My husband saves everything (like his dad) and won't let me get rid of it. Anyway, this cabinet was so embarrassing and so disorganized. I have been wanting to clean it out and finally put some of my stuff in its place. I'm not totally done but atleast I started....

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Here are my holiday plates, I just love them. It took me a lot of searching because they didn't come in a set, I had to go out and buy everything individually.

Also, my birthday plates and mugs. I think they're adorable but I also had to buy these individually. I don't even know what the whole set consists of but one piece I know that I'm missing is the big blue cake platter. I got pink and blue so I could have a set for my daughters and sons.

My minature tea cups. I think they are precious and each one is different. They were actually Christmas ornaments that I just snipped the ribbon off of that was attached. I would put them out to display but I haven't found the right place for them yet.

And... that's all for now.

sad story

2009-04-22T00:03:00.000-07:00

Remember my dear little hummingbirds? {here, here & here}. Well, the babies have grown and moved on. I am so blessed to have experienced this amazing beauty that our wonderful Lord has made!

The cute momma bird is one heck of a mom I must say! She really knows her stuff and puts her kiddies first! After her chicks left and were on their own, she kept coming back to her nest... fluffing it and making it cozy again. I was exciting because it seemed as though she was preparing for another batch.

I was right and I even got to watch her lay the eggs!

She layed tiny egg #1 on April 14th.

Here she is laying on it.

The next day she layed tiny egg #2.

I was so excited to be able to watch this whole process. I didn't get to see the first ones hatch. I think I found them when they were about 2 or 3 days old.

Here comes the sad news. On day #3... the eggs were gone. Something came in the night and snatched them and I am soooo heart broken. After this happened, momma bird hasn't been back at all since. I'm pretty sure she has abandoned her nest for good and moved on. I used to see her all of the time and now never. I hope whoever got her eggs didn't get her too!

I know these things happen, it's nature. What makes it more sad is that I think I provoked it. I put some bird seeds out for all the birds and I wasn't thinking because I put them too close to where the nest is. I invited and attracted all these new birds and who knows what else over when this whole time I had innocent little eggs right here. What was I thinking! It makes me so sad that this happened.

I miss my little birds.

so girly, so cute...

2009-04-21T21:24:00.000-07:00

I love everything about this! The song, the style, the decorating, the accent, the clothes, the shoes, the girls, the fun. Everything. Do you know who sings this by any chance?

me = BAD friend

2009-04-18T10:18:00.000-07:00

I forgot my best friends birthday yesterday. Who does that?

Dear Lisa, I'm so sorry.
I wish I could give you a pretty ruffled cake like this to make it up to you....

downstairs

2009-04-10T12:20:00.000-07:00

Girl Talk Time!

So, this may seem a little tooooo....
{what's the word I'm looking for?}
personal? awkward? Too something? But, I'm curious what other women do when it comes to primping their girly bits!

How do you wear your girly part?

full bush
trimmed bush
landing strip
totally bald
different patterns
none of the above

For those who prefer a little privacy, please vote in my poll at the VERY bottom of my blog!

For those who are an open book, don't hold anything back if you want to share here!

Also, do you prefer waxing or shaving and why?

For more girl talk on the subject,
Check out what A CUP OF JOE has to say in Smitten....
Here & Here!

i heart these little guys!

2009-04-03T13:06:00.000-07:00

Took these today, notice the tablespoon in the first one for size!

A special guest showed up!

2009-04-02T10:39:00.000-07:00

I try to take pictures of these little guys every day, I can't get over how fast they're growing up! Their beaks are longer, they're fluffier, they're moving around so much, their little eyes are open. I know it won't be too long until they make the leap and try to fly away! I hope I'm around to witness it, although I want them to stay forever! I've grown attached to these tiny birdies. Please double click on my photos to see how precious they really are! Also, take a look at my special guest... their momma! I was able to get her the other day when she came by to feed her chicks! I've seen her here and there throughout the days to visit and love them but I haven't been able to get anymore pictures of her. I don't want to scare her and this little nest is literally 12 inches away from our bedroom window! These pictures are not in the correct order, I think they may actually be backwards. Enjoy!

Here is my original post of my baby hummingbirds!

A bunch of goodness all bundled up!

2009-03-31T01:42:00.000-07:00

When I first stumbled upon this world of blogging, I really had no idea what it was all about! I was just bored one day and decided to check it out. It's quite overwhelming at first, and I had no idea at the time what I was about to get myself into!

I'm still new to this wonderful little blog world but in my short time here so far, I have felt right at home. I am so inspired by all the beauty, creativity, friendship, love, support, kind words, encouragement, fun, great ideas and the list really never stops! It's just a bunch of goodness all bundled up! It's a great escape and my only regret is that I wish I would have found it sooner! I like it here! And, I like having my own little corner in this little blog world. Thank you for making me feel welcome!

One of the very first blogs I ever came across was, Warm Pie, Happy Home! Because of this blog, I was hooked right away!

There aren't enough words to describe how special this blog is to me! I love everything about it and Ruth Ann... she is one amazing woman who I admire so very much! Warm Pie, Happy Home has just been updated to a new blog and web site. You must check it out!!!! Come see Aunt Ruthie's Sugar Pie Farmhouse!

And... if you don't mind, I would love to know what your most favorite blog is! Do share!

Mean Girls

2009-03-29T12:00:00.000-07:00

My sisterhood award got me thinking because I'm currently dealing with some mean girls!

Why are women (in general) so caddy and downright mean?

I know, not ALL women, but a good population of them. And even some that are not naturally like that, seem to get sucked into the drama. I know that it is hard not to sometimes.

Friends gossiping and talking behind each others back is so hurtful, sad and annoying. It doesn't matter the age, it's always as if they're in junior high!

We should be forming "packs" and making friends, not competing and trying to cause emotional pain to one another.

Is it in our nature? Or is it learned?

Also, does anyone know of any good quotes that go along the lines of any of this?

sisterhood

2009-03-29T10:57:00.000-07:00

My thoughtful & pretty friend Charmaine gave me this amazing award!!! Talk about sweet spirits, that's Charmaine! It's hard finding genuine friends but it was easy with her, she is always kind and uplifting! And, her light is always shining. I'm so glad we're friends... Charmaine!

Okay, my turn to choose who I'll pass this wonderful award off to... I chose the following because they are all creative and beautiful and I just love their blogs!

Moore Minutes
The Undomesticated Wife
The Luckiest Mrs.
Make Mine a Mojito
casa Mia
A Belle and her beau
Molly and Marshal
the cherry blog

baby hummingbirds

2009-03-28T09:40:00.000-07:00

I came across this insy winsy nest right outside my bedroom window. I looked in and saw two tiny beaks poking out. It looks as though the mother has abondoned her babies. I read that sometimes the mother and father may be close by watching and not necessarily at the nest. But, I haven't seen either parent once in the last two days. These two little birds were shivering and trying to keep each other warm last night. They must be starving as well. They look maybe a week old, if that.

It's hard to tell the size of them in the pics, but if this helps, they are smaller than half of my pinky finger. And the nest is smaller than half the palm of my hand.

I don't know what to do. It's breaking my heart. I don't want to watch these two die slowly... any thoughts, suggestions?

UPDATE!!!! I just looked over and and saw momma hummingbird feeding her babies!!!! I'm soooo happy! The birdies are moving around a lot, I hope they don't fall out of that tiny nest! They look sooo happy now. This made my day!

The little yellow shirt.

2009-03-26T11:26:00.000-07:00

So... remember when I mentioned HERE that I was looking for this adorable shirt in a movie, "I Love You, Man" that I just saw?

I don't know how she found me BUT I received a comment from Possessionista with the news on the little yellow shirt!

The good news is that she found it!! The bad news is that it's sold out! I'm bummed but I don't think there was a way that I could have paid that much for it any way. Originally $750, marked down to $450.

Click HERE & HERE for Possessionista's post on the little yellow shirt {that I still want sooo bad}!

HILARIOUS!

2009-03-21T01:03:00.001-07:00

We can't stop talking about this movie.. it was just soooooo funny!!!! Also, Rashida Jones' character Zooey had the cutest wardrobe, I want it all. I especially am in love with this one specific shirt that she wore... she wore a lot of yellow but there was this one yellow blouse in particular that had all these circles of fabric around the neck line in front. Oh, I want it! If you saw the movie and you know what I'm talking about, please help! Do you know where I can find it? It looks like something J. Crew would have but I looked there and didn't see it!

Click HERE for the trailer! P.S. It was much funnier that the trailer gives it credit for!

And for all my other personal movie ratings and comments,
please click HERE!

She's someone very, very special!

2009-03-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

I know this one girl and she has a cute little family and a cute little house. She's the perfect little homemaker too! Everything is so cozy, welcoming and warm! She's a wonderful wife and her husband adores her to pieces! She's an amazing mother to three precious little boys! She's great with details and really putting her heart into everything she does! She is so beautiful and when I say this, I'm not exaggerating! She has beautiful big blue eyes and a cute little nose but she's not just beautiful on the outside, she is the most beautiful person I have ever met on the inside. And the fact that I know her is just a pure blessing. She's the type that would literally take the shirt off of her back for you. I honestly don't know what I would do without her! She knows all my secrets! She probably knows me better than I know myself! She has been there for me so much that I don't know how I'll ever be able to repay her! This girl is my best friend!

Her name is Lisa and I am soooo thrilled that I got her to start a little blog of her own! So.... please say hi and introduce yourself because she's new to this blog world and I want her to know how fabulous it is!!! Click here to meet my best friend... LISA!!!

Oh, I forot to mention one small detail. She surprised me with these beautiful dinner plates for my birthday yesterday! Aren't they so pretty? I love, love the shape!!! And... I love the designs and I love that there are 6 different looks!

Hair Cut Update!

2009-03-19T18:00:00.000-07:00

I took this picture in.....

... and this is how I came out of the salon!

It's not exactly the same as Cameron's but it's much better than what I had. I got a good 3-4 inches taken off. I think if I round brush my ends, I'll get a more fresh, cute style like her's!

It's really not that bad!

2009-03-19T09:47:00.000-07:00

I didn't think it was possible, but it's true.... {I'm 30 today} .... and it's feeling pretty okay! As I mentioned in previous posts, I have been dreading this day for a while, but here I am and I'm not feeling anything like I thought I would!

So, here goes... I'm saying good-bye to my twenties and welcoming my thirties with open arms!

Here's a quote by Robert Heinlein in Stranger in a Strange Land that I think we all need to hear:

"Anyone can see a pretty girl. An artist can look at a pretty girl and see the old woman she will become. A better artist can look at an old woman and see the pretty girl she used to be. A great artist can look at an old woman, portray her exactly as she is...and force the viewer to see the pretty girl she used to be...more than that, he can make anyone see that this lovely young girl is still alive, prisoned inside her ruined body. He can make you feel the quiet, endless tragedy that there was never a girl born who ever grew older than eighteen in her heart...no matter what the merciless hours have done. (just for reading that, minus 11 years)!

Oh, by the way... what's this {Dirty Thirties Club} that I keep hearing about? Where did that name come from?

... to me! xo.

{better than candy}

I'm Spaghetti Crazy!

It's true.

my happy things in this moment.

It's that time of year!

i miss it in here...

You don't have to BUT....

Ways to Say {THANK YOU}

10 happy things

Hi, it's me. I haven't been around much lately BUT...

Have you seen this?

so very pleased to meet you

bittersweet

right and wrong

random ponder

Just Remember...

i want:

my baby

my mom didnt get the memo.

i love Him.

Bebo has always been my favorite!

thank you.

i'm seeing red

dressing my home.

just waving in the wind

{quilt of the week}

I'M CRAZY FOR....

The BEST way to make YOUR dreams come TRUE is to wake up!

*happy weekend*

{quilt of the week}

Do You Cruise?

I only have one to share...

{quilt of the week}

What would you do with a gun cabinet?

for me

Who me?

$917.49

{quilt of the week}

If you liked {500 Days of Summer}...

{quilt of the week}

Just a sec or two.. that's all!

just because.... it's adorable!

my {next} home project!

movie weekend!

{quilt of the week}

SOS

my purse story

Blogging for BLISS!

i HEART zooey and joe BIG TIME.

My wedding in Italy

MY current WISH list

{pretty} PLEASE go vote!

my little little white dress

Dog Poop!

Home Sweet Home

i heart ornaments!

missing him.

I don't like dogs or anything...

the corner

I miss it in here!

Home Sweet Home

Miracles

I love you!

{you}

?

I can't do it without YOU! xo.

To: My Sisters in Christ

{my faves} some give me chills

pucker up

astrology vs astronomy

Fun Facts!

answered prayer

MOISTURE ISSUE

i'm a mom too!

all the hype

Happy Anniversary!

just because

him and me

66 Drivers

05.07.05

happy weekend