Monday, March 25, 2013

Two Sets of Keys

Another milestone has struck. 
Lee & I closed on our new home today! Hip-hip-Hooray!
We are officially homeowners of {TWO} houses... *sigh* Two sets of bills are not appealing. Come on house-- SELL!
In the meantime, it's time to start remodeling a few things in our new home before we make the big move.
Let the fun times begin! 


Saturday, March 23, 2013

Mane Message

After seeing these fancy looking hair-ties all over the blogging world, I finally decided to look further into what the big deal was with them.

So after a little research, I found the crafty lady who invented them in her little dorm room in California several years ago. {Read her blog here}

Olivia Hayward definitely knew what she was doing. These little lovelies are A-MAZING!

My first order from Mane Message

After I wore a Mane Message elastic hair tie for a day, I immediately knew I wanted to order more.

Left: The Neutral Essentials Package // Right: The Amore Package

I love how Mane Message Hair Ties do not pull your hair or give you the typical "pony-tail headache."  I was very leery because I have very fine, thick hair. I was overjoyed when they proved me wrong. They hold tighter than a regular hair tie without the tension of the "no-slip" hair ties AND they don't leave a creese. MIRACULOUS! 



And as a bonus- they are adorable on a wrist when not in use.

{Click here to visit Mane Message}

I have already placed another order to add a little more color and sass to my hair tie collection. A girl can never be too prepared when it comes to her hair.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Spring Break Slumber Party

My husband was quickly outnumbered this past weekend. His little sisters came and spent the weekend with us.

It was nail polish and lip gloss galore. Lee didn't stand a chance.

And a slumber party wouldn't be complete without pizza and dessert. So while Lee was finishing up a football meeting, the girls and I headed to Pizza Hut. You can't ever go wrong with stuffed crust! While in town, we ran by the store and got groceries to make cupcakes & cookies.
Miss Linlee even learned how to decorate cupcakes! And I must say, she did a great job!! Her cupcakes looked better than mine.
Linlee's football cupcake she made for Lee. 
Although Disney Channel was a necessity, Miss Ellie Mae seemed to steal the show. 
 Lee was able to sneak in a break from all of the femininity with a little basketball action.

Hope you all are having a fun and safe Spring Break!

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Countdown

Counting down the days.... the HOURS till Spring Break!

Ohh how my brain needs a few days to breathe a little.

Come on Friday!

Monday, March 11, 2013

Sunday Afternoon Stroll

This past weekend was the Tulsa Home Show. I have been excited about going to the show since I heard about it!

Several months ago, Lee & I went down to the Dallas Home Show with my parents. Sadly enough, it was nothing to write home about. Thankfully, the Tulsa Show rated much higher in my book. Who would have guessed that one?

Since we are moving soon, I was quite interested in many different booths they had set up around the Convention Center. Granite, flooring, cabinets, shutters, etc. It was a housewife's paradise!

Lee even found a few things that perked his interest
A Football Window. Lee's already wanting this for our future children.
One of the highlights of the show for me was stumbling upon this bad boy.
Although I am always very leery of sales gimmicks, I decided to step out and hope for the best. Boy am I glad I did!

Within an hour of getting home, I had already cleaned Miss Ellie Mae's doggie dog. Keep in mind- I have tried EVERYTHING on this door. Nothing would even take an inch of dirt off. I thought it was impossible. We've even began searching for a whole new backdoor simply because I couldn't get the doggie door clean. It was most definitely an eye sore. The only reason we havent bought a new backdoor was simply because its an odd size and we would have to special order it; HOWEVER, now we won't have to! I'm THRILLED!!!
Left: Before / Right: After
 Definitely my new favorite cleaning supply!

I even tested it out on some nasty baseboards that were in need of special attention.
Top: Before / Bottom: After
I'd say the pictures say enough for themselves! SO happy I branched out on this buy!

My husband is afraid I'm becoming a clean freak. I say I just like things clean... No harm in that, right?

Now the choice must be made on what to clean next? Tile, grout, hardwood floors, baseboards, curtains, the possibilities are endless! I might have found a new addiction... The best kind if you ask me!
Oh, but where to find the time?...

Saturday, March 9, 2013

There's No Place Like Home

This weekend, while my husband was away at a State Powerlifting meet, Miss Ellie Mae and I took a quick trip back home. Dorothy was right on point when she said "there's no place like home."

While back home, I was able to squeeze in a facial with my dear friend, Melissa. When I walked into the Spa, I had these lovelies waiting for me:
Jane Iredale Soft Peach Lip Gloss in a Glass Cupcake Holder
Jane Iredale Soft Peach Lip Gloss in a Glass Cupcake Holder
A Party Hat and Confetti on the Spa Bed
It was a belated birthday celebration!  I truly have the sweetest, most thoughtful aesthetician!
Made. My. Day.
So blessed to call her my friend.

Later that that evening my parents and I caught up with my older brother and his friend, Arun, for dinner and dessert.
Cherry Berry Delight
No better way to end the week than with a little Cherry Berry Delight! Sweets cure everything.

Miss Ellie Mae enjoyed her time at "grandma's" as well. She's never been more spoiled than when she is at Grandma & Grandpa's. She gets so many treats & attention that when she comes back home to our house, she makes me feel like I'm depriving her. [I think we all know better than that though!]

Hope you all are able to catch a little relaxation this weekend too. 

Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour tonight. It's that time to Spring Forward again!

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Husband to the Rescue

Hello Mid-Terms

It's that week again-- when life, as a college student knows it, comes to a swift halt

Breaks are solely used for meals and sleep. The rest of the day goes to studying. 

Apart from finals, it is one of the most dreaded weeks of the semester. 

This week, my husband noticed more than ever the pressure that I'm under to do well in my classes. So to my surprise, he came home from work today with grocery bags in tow. He had already gone to the grocery store and picked up everything that he needed to make dinner for me. 

Browning Points!

It was an "experimental" dinner that turned out wonderful!

He sautéed chicken and then created an Italian styled dish with the sautéed chicken, broccoli, marinara sauce [also known as Prego], and freshly shredded colby cheese.



For a side, he created one of his childhood favorites- Okra and Tomatoes. 


Although I was very leery of both, I was quite surprised when they turned out very tasty!

And he even finished up by doing the dishes! Dream. Come. True.

Truly blessed to have such a thoughtful husband! Love him more than I could ever express!

Now... back to the books. 

Friday, March 1, 2013

Attitude of Entitlement

Over the past few years, I have watched as America {as a whole} has swiftly settled into an entitlement attitude. Our children "deserve" their grades, adults "deserve" to be fully supported by the government, and the list goes on. 

It's slowing destroying society. 

This attitude is quickly being accepted by the younger generations, yet little do they know that this will only hurt them in the long run. 

Showing the youth of the nation that you can get things that you have not earned {or worked for} implies that they do not need to do anything in order to gain everything. This is the farthest thing from true American ideals. Our forefathers would be incredibly disappointed in us, as a nation, for allowing this attitude to progress to the extent it currently is. 

"If a man does not want to work, neither shall he eat..." -2 Thessalonians 3:10

This distorted mindset is evident in all aspects of life in today's society. As a coach's wife, I see it destroying the youth of our nation as they are growing up without the knowledge that success requires hard work. There are NO short cuts!
On the side of a semi outside of Target this week. 
It is scary to think about where our country will be in 30 years if this attitude is not swiftly addressed. 

My husband {being the John Wayne lover that he is} sent me this quote today:

Wayne responded to questions about whether entitlement programs including Medicare and Social Security were good for the country:

"I know all about that. In the late Twenties, when I was a sophomore at USC, I was a socialist myself — but not when I left. The average college kid idealistically wishes everybody could have ice cream and cake for every meal. But as he gets older and gives more thought to his and his fellow man's responsibilities, he finds that it can't work out that way — that some people just won't carry their load ... I believe in welfare — a welfare work program. I don't think a fella should be able to sit on his backside and receive welfare. I'd like to know why well-educated idiots keep apologizing for lazy and complaining people who think the world owes them a living. I'd like to know why they make excuses for cowards who spit in the faces of the police and then run behind the judicial sob sisters. I can't understand these people who carry placards to save the life of some criminal, yet have no thought for the innocent victim." - John Wayne 


Wayne didn't sugar-coat anything in this statement. He wasn't afraid of being "political correct," rather he was concerned with what was right. This approach is exactly what made our nation the America our forefathers created. Oh how we have drifted so far from there... all of the "political correctness" is keeping those in influential positions from speaking out. These are crucial times for our nation. Speak out! Contact your Representatives and Senators and let your voice be heard! 

This is OUR nation. It is only ours to lose