Bench

I finally headed to Hobby Lobby & Walmart and got the supplies I needed for the bench. I tried to sand it..(ha. between the loud noise & worrying about my shellac nails, the story ends there) I did paint it turquoise and got pretty leopard happy. (What'd you expect from this leopard loving girl?) My moms favorite quote is "Life is Good", so I painted it on the bench. 3 hours & 8 mosquitoe bites later, it's FINISHED! (No wonder it's considered my mom's bench. I've never been the "outdoorsy" type.)

Before-

After ( told ya, I got leopard happy!)

I watch GMA in the mornings and love the Deals & Steals. They show the DS arond 8:15 and you can go online and order whatever you like, with the code. Go here to check it out. I finally received my first Deal & Steal from GMA- Textile & Republic product. You can pick the design, colors, letters etc.

My fabulous luggage tag (on the back it says a fun quote & my address) I'm ready to use it for my trip next week!

Also-My new iphone cover. I am very pleased with how they turned out! (I'm slightly obssesed with the Chevron pattern these days!)

The week has gone by so fast! Of course, I'm loving today because it's FRIDAY! The whole weekend is ahead. I'm headed to  my traditional Friday lunch date with my mom. (& ignore the fact I have tons of laundry to hang up, outfits to pickout out for my trip next week, etc.)

Enjoy your weekend!

   

Summer days

As much as I love winter & cold temperatures, the summer hasn't been so bad. I'm finally getting over the anxiety of worrying about preparing lessons, or making powerpoint presentations. My new busy is finding what I'm going to wear to the next social event. (that is a whole new anxiety level of it's own, for this fashion loving girl!) Remember the post about painting the bench? Well between my busy schedule of sleeping in, (as if I was still a social loving teenager in highschool ) my shopping dilemas, & pool time..I plan on getting started soon! (after I head to lowes/ hobby lobby for supplies & buy a million  other things I DON'T need)

Love me some pool time in this Texas heat.

(I know you all can't wait for a video blog about how to have perfect hair at the pool. HA:)

I've also been loving lunch dates with this spunky guy! He takes orders from the princess. (no wonder he's my favorite in the family!)

No doubt this picture completely describes us. Never a dull moment.

Ya know that bestfriend you talk to like 5 times a day, & you can talk about anything in the world? The one who will go out with you in public, even when you look like a HOT MESS. The one who is completely honest with you and gives you the best advice (even when you don't want to hear it) The one who had to put with you being a bratty/whiney little sister. The one who you totally admire as being the perfect wife. Yeah...well that person for me is my SISTER! We talk/text quite a few times a day & this week she is on a cruise! (In other words-she can't talk to me unless she wants to pay a billion dollars a day) I am missing my partner in crime (well maybe I shouldn't use those exact words, considering she's one of those people who hasn't ever stepped on an ant running across the sidewalk, or cut in line at the grocery store) but you get the idea.

 Hope your having a lovely vacation sissy! A couple more weeks, Ill be heading to her house for some sister time. (more on that soon!)


This post could not be anymore RANDOM! But do any of you watch Dance Moms on Lifetime? (I won't deny it..every Tuesday at 8pm, I'm ready for a cat fight. Favorite dances moms=Christy & Kelly..no doubt! Don't even ask this future teacher's opinion about the fiesty Abby Lee Miller) It's that time again...Moolenium Crunch in hand, ready for some DM!



Rainy Randoms

I have a selected few blogs that are bookmarked on my ipad that I follow regularly! My favorite bloggers are mainly fabulous mommas who are fun, creative and have precious kiddos, or teacher blogs who inspire me with exciting classroom ideas! Most college kids don't blog..so i'm a mom/craft/teacher follower. I noticed one of my favorite blog mommas at www.thetichenorfamily.com did a "fantasty dinner party post." Basically, you pick ten famous people who you would love to have at your dinner party. No judging my picks!




 

1. Miranda Lambert- love love love her! I've seen her in concert and she puts on a heck of a show. She's one badass chick. An amazing country artist & she can definitely hold her own. & best of all..she's a southern belle from TEXAS!

2. Blake Shelton-(Miranda's hubby) He seems like a pretty down to earth guy. He's hilarious and another fabulous country artisit. (he's not too shabby looking either ha!)

3.Kourtney Kardashian-I'm obssessed with her style and would love to visit the Dash store!No doubt she'd be one of the best dressed at the party!

4. Hoda Kotb- oh Hoda woman! The fourth hour of the Today show is where the party is at. She loves music and knows every word. She seems so down to earth and hilarious!

5. George Bush- I think he's a pretty respectable man & he's from Texas..need I say more?

6. Jeniffer Nettles- love me some SUGARLAND! She's a favorite around my family..& she's funky and fun

7 Eva Longoria, Teri Hatcher, Marcia Cross, & Felicity Huffman (better known as the cast of Desperate Housewives)- I've definitely been going through withdrawls since the last season ended. I know those four can spice up any party. I've had to come to reality that Wisteria Lane is only a fake street in a studio.  I'd love to get to know their REAL personalities yet still reminisce about DH.

8. Dr. Phil & his wife Robin- I think Dr. Phil is a pretty respectable guy & i'd love to pick his brain. His wife seems like such a sweet supportive lady. & Dr. Phil was  born in OK but raised in Texas..another southerner!

9. Nate Berkus- isn't he adorable? & his decorating style is simply contagious!

I know, I went over ten guest but I'm sure I could handle it. (of course, Its a given my family would be there too!) Who would be at your fantasty party??

I love rainy days like today. Movies & snacks have been on the schedule. I've had no problem adjusting to these summer days without studying or making lesson plans. I do have some crafting projects in mind. An old yucky bench on the front porch, I plan on jazzing up with some fun paint colors. (before/after pictures will be up soon) I also have another Art Walk this week at the NCCIL. I'm sticking with the Lorax theme, so i'm thinking book marks/pencils. I'll post pictures of what I come up with.

Pinterest never fails me. Such an inspiration & love those colorful balloons. Thinking of framing it or maybe having it printed on a notebook.

Have a blessed week!

Weekend wrap

It was a fun weekend spent at the Ranger game! I can't fool anyone..I don't know much about baseball (but at least I know more about it than football) It was super hot but once the sun went down, it was a nice evening. I honestly don't even know who they played against but I do know they won! (Lets be honest..the only thing I was concerned about was my outfit & my louis vuitton not getting peanuts all over it!)

 After the game was over, they had people in bikes with little seats behind them. They offered to drive you or should i say "bike" you to your car for a tip. The blisters from my coach shoes were crying out for a ride back to the car, so i hopped in! (that may have just been the funnest part of the game for this baseball loving girl HA!)


The fourth of July is tomorrow! Im a sucker when it comes to holidays/birthdays. I am always up for some fun festivities. ( & you can't forget the yummy snacks) I've seen some fabulous stuff on pinterest..as always.




You can't go wrong with CUPCAKES!

A trip back down memory lane..(told ya I was extra festive, even in high school) My home made flag dress! (with the help of my gay friends, & lots of safety pins, I was def supporting America.~ sigh, the things I did in highschool..even back then I had obssesion about my outfits for every single occasion.)

Hope your 4th of July is full of sparkle & shine!!!

Happy Late Father's Day

I've been nothing short of busy! Behind on my blogging but better late than never..right?


(Last year at the ranch)

My dad is creative, fun, and carefree. He has an artistic characteristic about him that is contagious. You wouldn't know it by looking at him but he's nothing short of creative. My sister and I definitely got the creative genes from this guy! I am told I have my mom's face and my dad's body. Definitely got his calves (yes, the kind where I can't even buy cute knee high boots in the winter because they won't zip.) My sister is just the opposite, she has dad's face and mom's tiny body. Weird how all that works out! Anyway.. He's always been total cowboy (& no not one of those guys that dresses up in a cowboy hat and shined boots every year for the WHC rodeo..he's the real deal my friends!) Now he's a beach boy/cowboy. Yes, hes "that guy" that rides horses on the beach in the sunset..(sorry ladies he's not single) Sad I couldn't spend Father's day with him but I'll see him in August!

(My PA--my mom's dad)

You can always find a smile on grandpa's face. He enjoys life, loves him family, the Lord and is definitely a joker. He's extra spoiled by my Ma but aren't we all? I live a street away from my grandparents so I see those love bugs pretty often. We headed out for a yummy steak at Lytle Land & Cattle to celebrate Pa! Such a fun evening with lots of laughs.

So blessed with a crazy family..there is never a DULL moment.

Blessed!

First off, it has been the busiest summer ever!  You can always find me doing some type of project for school. It's not always fun for a second grader to learn about parts of speech but I do my best to make it as interesting as possible. (The life of a teacher..i suppose) More on my "fishing for sentences" activity later.

I always catch up on my blog reading on Friday. One of my regulars was hosting a link up to show your homes etc. So as I was viewing some fun pictures of different homes and getting cute ideas, I came across a blog about a family who had lost everything in a fire. I continued to read some of her later posts and she was such an inspiration. "My God can move this mountain, and he can move your mountain too." I really found this quote to be very inspirational. Lets be honest..I love my coach bags, jon hart tote, leopard clothes, brighton jewlery, ipad etc. I can not imagine LOSING EVERYTHING?!  This lady has totally relied on God for everything. She does miss her stuff..who wouldn't? But she knows that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and the good Lord will provide!

As I grow each day and move more toward being an "independent adult", I realize how totally blessed I am! I am so blessed with an amazing family, wonderful friends, a roof over my head, a car to drive, clothing, good health, food, the list could go on forever...
I know that I shouldn't be so materialistic.This is only our temporary home and the "stuff" that we have will not matter.

Keep your life free from the love of money,

and be content with what you have, for he has said,

"I will never leave you nor forsake you."

-Hebrews 13:5

Call me crazy

I've been crazy busy doing art projects! Phew! 31 art projects in two weeks, and i'm done with my maymester! YAY! I'll be back in the classroom again on Monday, starting my two Summer 1 classes.

I had some down time on Memorial Day weekend and headed to the pool!

Exactly what I need for an afternoon at the pool. I've never been a big coke drinker. Infact I've only had one sip of carbonation my whole life. Call me crazy, I just hate carbonation! ICK! I also can't stand the taste of bottle water. I've got some funky taste buds! Anywho, I've finally found a brand of bottle water that I like. EVIAN! My sweet sister introduced me, and i've been hooked! It will cost ya a bit more but it sure is convienent to travel, go to the lake/pack the cooler now that I found a bottled drink that I enjoy. Don't let me fool you being a non coke drinker. I still indulge in other fattening things such as hershey's chocolate bars and french fries:)

As for this weekend, you can probably find me back at the pool with some yummy snacks.I'm a pinterest junkie and came across these...

YUM! I love chicken and cream cheese, so I may try these out! Check out the recipe here





Have I mentioned how much I love Friday? Love the feeling of having the whole weekend ahead (especially when studying is NOT in the weekend plans). I also have lunch with my momma every Friday. We always eat somewhere yummy and never gossip!  After lunch, I always catch myself checking out the bargains at TJ Max! So i'm headed out to do just that!

Happy Weekend!