Moving my mother today! We've been waiting almost 2 months for this, and have been downsizing like crazy! Thank you for your patience, life will hopefully settle soon!
Happyness Magnet
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Outside My Comfort Zone Challenge: NEONS
The temperatures are finally warming up, after a May snow storm not far from us! I am rather enjoying the weather, as this time last year we are overheating with temperatures well into the hundreds! We moved last year Memorial Day Weekend, and the temp topped out at 110, so this cooler weather is welcomed, at least by me! ha!
This outfit is outside my comfort zone, as I have always hid my arms, only limiting myself to 3/4 sleeves.. I have decided that this summer, is the summer of me, and growing, and well I have already invited a much different hair color, and cut, as well as my fabulous D&G eye glasses! I feel fearless in these tees, and love the material. So, thank you old navy!
My kitty is always around when makeup is involved, and sadly 3 makeup sponges have lost their little lives thanks to my kitty who loves to eat my makeup. Today, kitty was outside of her comfort zone, being lovey while I put myself together!
Passion for Fashion Tee: Old Navy
Crop Jeans: Maurices Plus
Flippies: Speedo courtesy of Sams Club (hehe I know)
Dolce and Gabana Glasses: Courtesy of Lenscrafters
I really love these challenges, for me and the beautiful ladies involved in them!
Be sure to stop by and check them out!
Stephanie: Seeing Sp0ts
Gail: Gaily Gumdrops
Nicole: A Well Rounded Venture
Leah: Just Me Leah
Crystal: Tales from the Fat Side
Mary: Mary's Big Closet
Becky: Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat
Crystal: Tales from the Fat Side
Mary: Mary's Big Closet
Becky: Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat
Emma: Plus Size Millard
Becky: Mrs Bebe Blog
Rachel: Irregularaholic
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Help! A Mother's Day Gift
It has been a while, as I have some massive news to share with you within the next few days, and life has been super hectic. Things are starting to slow down, however we will be moving my Mama during the next two weeks, and preparing to do so. So HELLO! I have missed you all so much and promise I will have more new outfit posts soon, time has gotten away from me!
I come to you today with a quick, simple request. Mother's Day has always been such a hurdle, since Madilyne was murdered, however I really want to take a moment to honor my beautiful Mama, my hero. Someone who has stood by me all of my life, and loved me without conditions, or expectations. I have entered her to win a day at the Spa, as my way of saying thank you, for always being there, and loving me, when it felt like I was so alone in my journey of grief.
If you would kindly take a quick second to go here, and like that post on Facebook I would greatly appreciate it and your vote will count for a million hugs and kisses! Not often do I enter into contests, but when I do, its a go big or go home. We have been neck and neck with another post on the page, but know we can pull through this 300 gap currently! I BELIEVE!
So again, please go here on FB and like this picture, make sure you are signed, in, and then comment below, as I would really love to know who is voting, so I can distribute many thanks accordingly!
All my love,
I come to you today with a quick, simple request. Mother's Day has always been such a hurdle, since Madilyne was murdered, however I really want to take a moment to honor my beautiful Mama, my hero. Someone who has stood by me all of my life, and loved me without conditions, or expectations. I have entered her to win a day at the Spa, as my way of saying thank you, for always being there, and loving me, when it felt like I was so alone in my journey of grief.
If you would kindly take a quick second to go here, and like that post on Facebook I would greatly appreciate it and your vote will count for a million hugs and kisses! Not often do I enter into contests, but when I do, its a go big or go home. We have been neck and neck with another post on the page, but know we can pull through this 300 gap currently! I BELIEVE!
So again, please go here on FB and like this picture, make sure you are signed, in, and then comment below, as I would really love to know who is voting, so I can distribute many thanks accordingly!
All my love,
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Happy Birthday Hubby
April 14th is such a bittersweet day for me. It is a great challenge day of attempting not to be a negative nancy.. However, it is a great day of Faith and Fate. Faith brought me through my daughter's passing April 14, 2005, and Fate brought my now husband to me, as his birthday is April 14th.
We had such a fulfilled week last week, as the Hubby was on vacation. We took time to celebrate his day with all of his favorite things, food, movies, and cuddles. However we also took a step in the direction of combating allergies. We started the day with this concoction below. Supposedly, if you purchase local honey, within 30 miles of your home, and take 1 tablespoon per day, it will help with your pollen allergies. An added assister, sprinkle with cinnamon to reduce sinus pressure, and clear up your sinuses. I would like to tell you it was the most amazing yummy thing ever, but I can not. The cinnamon immediately cleared our sinuses however burned so crazy, and the tablespoon shot of honey, immediately made me want to lay down and not move. Nonetheless, here we are on day four and I can tell an obvious difference!
The Hubby's favorite movie of all time is Jurassic Park. So you know we had to take him to the movies, giving him a great choice, and he chose to see it in 3D :) I can not believe the movie itself is 20 years old! I am getting old, haha :)
His birthday was Sunday, so Saturday, my mother and I went thrifting, and I found these awesome bookends! I laughed so hard, but they are solid stone, and a $5 find. I could not pass them up! I have been in the market for bookends, however they can get a little pricey, so these are perfect, and make us laugh every time we look at them haha!
On Sunday, the Hubby's family threw him a birthday dinner party. The food was so yummy, and we got to meet his niece for the first time, and she is absolutely precious!
Of course there was a little treaty pick me up to keep us going!
We had such a wonderful time!
Such a beautiful day, for two people who are life's definition of heroes.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
OOTD: Bright pretty colors
The weather is finally warming up! Though I am a bit of a winter season lover, I do love me some 60 degree weather, with no humidity and that is just what we got for the Hubby's birthday on Sunday!
We are finally getting settled in our new apartment, and will begin moving my mother's items within the next few weeks, but I am glad the actual move process is over :) I love love love the unpacking part, because I love to organize and decorate our home. I was already hanging pictures on the wall before we moved in our furniture!
The Hubby's family hosted a beautiful yummy dinner for him, and my treat to him was a new video game, Crysis 3, a tub full of all his favorite treats, and my parents treated him to Jurassic Park in 3D! We had a glorious weekend! A little shopping, a little eating, but most of all celebrated his birthday! His birthday wrapped up a 12 day vacation from work, so we were well rested and ready to come back to our roots, and get busy with work, so we can play harder later!
I chose this outfit, for bright colors for the season, the mint green tee is so light weight, and I love this last season coral plaid top to layer it with. I love love love these capris as well, as they are so comfortable, and go with just about anything!
I may to may not have an overwhelming summer obsession with flip flops! I love love love flip flops, I love even more comfortable flip flops, and these are actually what I wore the morning of our wedding while getting my hair done :) So they do harbor a sentiment value to me, a staple to my wardrobe!
I am really glad to be back, I needed to take a little time for my family, and I promised the Hubby we would have an all inclusive time during his vacation :)
Plaid Top - Maurices
Mint Print Tee - Maurices
Capris - Maurices
Flip Flops - From our wedding
Catch Up
My favorite way to catch up, is through pictures. Significant or not, they all resemble a moment in time, an experience, that can not be relived.
I recently learned that ULTA takes manufacturer coupons in their stores, so you know I had to run out and see what I could get my hands on! I was able to stock up on my favorite BB Creams, as well as a couple new shades of eye shadow, and hair care, all of this for only $20 after coupons!
We had some extremely nasty weather, with a tornado not too far away. I am not scared one bit. I was born with storm chasing in my veins, however my dreams were shattered at 16 years of age, when I was told.. "Storm Chasing is not an occupation, it is a hobby." Such is luck!
My daughter, my beautiful beautiful daughter.. We took time to celebrate her life, as she was attacked by a licensed day care provider April 12th 2005, and died for her sustained injuries April 14, 2005.
I am reading a really good book! It's called Love Unscripted, you should check it out!
The green fog is back.. aka pollen. It can graciously go back whereever it came from kindly :)
Pink nails for Madi.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Sad day in Boston, a sad day for our Nation
Sending all of my love and prayers to all of those affected by this senseless act of violence, and to all of the families and friends of those injured. Such a sad day to learn of the explosions during the Boston Marathon..
Thursday, April 11, 2013
4:35pm April 12th is coming..
I laid down on the bed with a good book I'm really into.. Began reading the words on the page.. But deep inside my soul began to creep the 911 call I can hear to this day standing outside the court room.. I heard you screaming, and gasping, and couldn't get to you fast enough.. I then put in the earphones, as I couldn't read anymore tonight as my will couldn't silence your screams, but each word in every song was you, to me.. I paced the house, walking back and forth waiting for the anxiety to subside.. But it hasn't and it won't, and I relive these next 36 hours play by play with every silver lining. I'm outside, tears are streaming down my face as I peer into the sky, searching for your stars, you're there.. Gleaming bright.. Just not physically where you should be. My heart begins to beat faster with every word I type, somebody please never forget my baby, my Madaloonie... It may have been 8 years now, but the feelings and trauma of yesterday do not fail me, for I remember you every second of everyday, and let the fire burn the path for my footsteps. So many have taken so much from me, but they can't have you, and they can't steal our memories. I love you Madi always have and always will.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
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Outside My Comfort Zone: Challenge #4
Hello Beauties! It's that time again for our newest Outside My Comfort Zone Challenge! I hope you are ready for a great surprise, as it has been so hot here and windy!
I decided to jump entirely outside of my comfort zone and wear this top and cami without any cardigan, or sweater to "hide my arms". These challenges are all about stepping outside of the norm, to experience magic, and that most definitely happened! I can not believe I am showing off my arms! I have battled with the insecurity of them since I was so young, however this road to acceptance of myself, has been absolutely amazing inside and out!
First time wearing blue toe nail polish too, to boot!
It is so windy today!!!
This has to be on my list of top favorites as far as the belt is concerned! I love it, and choose to style it, when the outfit I am wearing may not have the pop of color I am looking for!
There you have it my lovelies, me, in all my glory, for the world to see. I have arms, I used to be ashamed of them, and I hid them to no extent. I am not going to do that anymore. This is me, and thanks to the support of all of the other lovely ladies participating in these challenges, my family, my friends, and all of my readers, I am able to say loud and proud, this is me. All of me. No hiding.
Lace Cami: Maurices
Lace V Neck Top: Forever 21+
Belt: Versona Accessories
Jeans: Maurices
Flip Flops: Target
Lip Color: Matte Pink NYX
Be sure to check out the other beautiful ladies, stepping outside of their comfort zones as well!
Stephanie: Seeing Sp0ts
Gail: Gaily Gumdrops
Nicole: A Well Rounded Venture
Leah: Just Me Leah
Crystal: Tales from the Fat Side
Mary: Mary's Big Closet
Becky: Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat
Crystal: Tales from the Fat Side
Mary: Mary's Big Closet
Becky: Does My Blog Make Me Look Fat
Emma: Plus Size Millard
Becky: Mrs Bebe Blog
Rachel: Irregularaholic
Do you have anything you try to hide when you dress?
If so, what is it and why?
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