Catch Up

I've heard a few times now that I need to update my blog. I believe "slacker" was the term that was dropped.  Wow!  I enjoy reading blogs so much but could it be??  Someone is wanting to read mine?!  LOL.  **While I was typing this post, I had another reader ask where the latest edition was!**

This past weekend I went to a ladies retreat hosted by the Shenandoah District Wesleyan Women.  It was held in Williamsburg and about 600 ladies present.  I think we laughed and cackled ALL weekend long.  4 of my friends and myself rode down together in a Avalanche truck and it was really fun.  Of course I was the one that brought enough stuff to last a week (in other's minds..certainly not in mind).  But what can I say?  I hate to be unprepared and you never know what you might need when out of town.  Here is my suitcase compared to my cousin's!  And of course that wasn't including the snack bag!  That goes up front!

One of our most favorite parts about this annual trip is the outlet shopping.  Love, love the Gap outlet and it did not disappoint this year! 

On the way back we stopped in Short Pump area and met one of our good friends for lunch.  Holly recently got married and while hubs is in med school, she's separated from us :(

Our area was predicted to get some snow today and true to the pattern for this winter..nothing!  One of my friends sent this picture and I LOVED it!  Cracked me up!  

Weekend Wrapup

I know my readers are dying to know what I did this weekend.  Friday I was off so I took care of some errands and went to lunch by myself!  I love doing that.  ha ha!  I can just sit and read or play on my phone and eat where ever I want without factoring in another person's opinion!  :)

I went to a bake sale at the Prince's school and had one several of these amazing cookies!  If anyone would like to make them for me, I have included the recipe! ;)

I spent the rest of the day babysitting my cute 'niece' and making her wear her favorite bib.  Despite her face she was in love!  

Saturday I went with some friends to the Skate Center and this is how I chose to spend my time in between conversations.  Don't judge!  Increasing brain power!

Sunday was church and the Prince had his last basketball game.  It ended in a tie but they had fun and worked hard.  Next season is right around the corner..baseball!

I'm going tonight to get my ipad and waaay excited about it!  :)

Product Review Needed!

So taxes are filed and I'm waiting for my moola!  In keeping with Dave Ramsey's school of thought...SAVING...I will be putting aside some for savings, car insurance for the year and other miscellaneous expenses that I know will occur during the year.  But, there are some fun things I'm wanting to get as well!  I have been annoying my friends to death about these purchases so I figured why not open it up to the world wide web and bother the American people as well!  
I went to Ulta and found a decent price on a straightener very similar to the product shown below.  Any thoughts on this brand?  Work like a charm?!  

And my big purchase is an Ipad.  I feel like I've done a lot of research and talked to lots of Ipad owners to get their thoughts and I'm ready to take the plunge.  Good ole Dave says anything over $300 is a "major purchase" so it's a big deal to me ;)  I think I will go ahead and get my son an Ipod touch but I may not give it to him just yet!  He asked for one at Christmas but I didn't feel it was the right time.  I haven't looked into this as much so any advice is appreciated!  

 I mentioned my movie marathon in a previous post.  I saw Safe Haven with the girlfriends and it was really good.  I recommend reading the book first though.  As with most movies, the story line varies from the movie but both were really good and you should enjoy it!  

Thanks for stopping by!  Let me know what you think about these products :)  Happy Hump Day!

Visual Valentine Love

Randomness for Valentine's day!  Just some pics of things I'm loving! I've tried a couple new things lately and highly recommend! (and I just realized all statements have been followed with an exclamation point.  Overboard but since it's valentine's day I'll show the exclamation point some love too!!)




        um..the blank spacing?!  Sorry! Novice poster here                                  

I follow several bloggers on Instagram and this picture was posted earlier in the week.  I think it's just precious and I can't wait to try it out soon.  'It's just Laine' is a cute blog.  Look it up! http://www.justlaine.com/ 

Hope everyone has a good Valentine's day.  I will be celebrating over the course of the weekend with the Prince and some girlfriends going to the movies and dinner.  The e-cards that are circulating around are so funny!  I got a chuckle out of this one!

You Owe Me...

The Prince's birthday was in October and I got him a remote control helicopter that he had been asking and asking for.  The retail value was $40 and it ended up not working properly by the end of the first day.  So we returned it and I didn't think anymore about it.  Well...apparently he hasn't forgotten the fact that I returned his gift and never bought him another one.  Lately there has been a lot of conversation about I "owe" him $40 and he wants to get another helicopter with that money.  I guess he does have a point that I got him a gift and since it didn't work, I need to make it right and still give him a gift :)  Yesterday he was asking if we could go shopping and he shared that I've had an "18 week delay" on this present and he "needs to be assured I'm going to get his helicopter".  Boy oh boy!  I'm gonna get in big trouble if this doesn't get resolved soon!  

We've concluded it will be a reward after this week's work at school.  We'll make it a goal to have a great week and be rewarded for his hard work!

                                                (the original day of happiness.  to be continued..)

Monday Musings

It's a rainy monday morning.  That makes for a treat huh?!  I had a good weekend without too many commitments.  Those are the best kinds!  A friend and I took our kids skating and they were still going strong 4 hours later!  The best part about your kids growing up is the ability to play without Mom.  ha ha!  The mommas can just sit and chat :)  Our friend, Alana, must have a little crush on The Prince because her mom was saying she was getting dressed to come and trying to pick out her earrings based on his favorite color.  She told us that he asked her to wear her favorite dress sometime.  Of course I asked him if they talked about her dress and his face was priceless and typical 'boy'.  He said a dress??  What?  NO.  ha ha!  Young love!

I tried to get a start on planning some wedding showers.  I have 4 events coming up soon.  Good thing I have cute notebook to work out of!  

I am helping host a Premier Jewelry party tonight and we are going with the valentine theme.  I found the heart shaped hershey's so giving that a try instead of the traditional kisses melted on pretzels.  Hope they turn out tasty ;)

What's on your shelf?

I've gotten some comments that you all are glad I'm blogging and (drumroll) I have my first official follower!! Never mind that she helped me design this thing :) So no pressure here...I've just got to give the readers what they want to read! The Prince saw my blogger app on phone today and said "you are a blogger now?" It was said very questioningly. Ha!
I put a section on here called Book Boutique and after I finish up a book I'll add to it. I believe there is a place to write a recommendation on that site but I haven't looked into it yet. What about you? Any good books to share? Leave a comment! Let me know.