In Case You Didn't Know

Today is Friday!  Pretty sad that I have been wishing for today before I ever came back to work this week...and I even had a 4-day weekend with the holiday. I live for my time off from work but I think everyone does.  I kissed and hugged my babies extra this morning since I won't see them again until Monday evening.  They are with their daddy this weekend.  I really don't have much planned.  A possible evening out but otherwise I think I might stay put this weekend, catch up on stuff around the house. Might even call on a girlfriend to help me hang up more stuff, or maybe I will cook some meals my kids would otherwise turn their noses up to. Chris not so much but Bella...I can hear it now, "I don't like that.  I want macaroni". Silly girl. 

I'm still on the lookout for my charcoal grill at H-E-B. Yes, yes  I want to learn how to grill with charcoal. Had the grill all picked out and on any given day you would be able to go to our little H-E-B in town and they would have tons of them, but now that I want one, they are out. I bet my brother and a few others that they will start getting them in soon since Father's Day is around the corner. Discrimination!!  Don't they know there are women out there who like to grill and are pretty darn good at it too.  Stinkers.
I could also catch up on some of my shows I DVR.  I'm so behind on just about all of them.  Would be a good time to watch some uninterrupted tv or maybe even a movie.  And of course no weekend would be complete without me piddling in the yard.  Oh, there are so many possibilities this weekend. :)

I hope you have a good one! 

Marilyn Inspired...

LOVE this!

At least some of us like to think so.  :)

Running Behind

I know, I'm behind again.  Here are some pics from "A Dress A Day in May" and other stuff...

Day 19

Dress & Bracelet - Sunny Hearts

Flip Flops - Forever Treasures

This was taken at the Randy Rogers concert at the Strawberry Festival.  Oh he was so good.  I've waited many years to see him.  Planned on it so many times before but life always got in the way.  Finally made it and it was awesome! 

Day 21

Back to work Monday Blues 

This dress was picked up on the clearance rack at Kohl's last summer :)

Day 22

Outfit from the back of the closet

Day 23

More from the back of the closet...

Day 24

Skirt is back of the closet

Same ole black shoes

Tops are from The Limited

 

Day 27

Me and the babies at our cousin's wedding. 

Dress and shoes from Macy's

And I'm proud to say this is its 3rd appearance at a wedding!  :) 

I did change the jewelry out this time around. 

Bracelet from Charming Charlies

Earrings on clearance at Dillards

 

Day 29

More back of the closet

Only a few more days to go.  The hardest part for me is sticking with it through the weekends.  I just don't have a lot of casual dresses for the weekends and when I'm piddling around the house, a dress is the last thing I really want to wear.  I also am not keen on taking pictures every day.  For me its the same pose so it gets old.  I guess if I participate in this challenge next year, I should try and have some fun with my pictures, make it a little more interesting. 

Went out for dinner and drinks with friends from work a couple weeks ago.  We try to get together every now and then but it gets hard with everyone's schedules.  Here's our picture from that night at El Toro.  We always have a great time, just wish we could do it more often. 

Lauren, me and Linda

Going back to work after Isabella was born was hard.  More difficult than it was after I had the boys for various reasons.  If you've read my blog from the beginning, you know why.  The daycare my daughter goes to takes great care of her (and me) and has since day one.  In fact, they pretty much spoil my child.  Every day when I pick her up she runs to me for hugs and then runs to the front desk to get cookies or crackers or whatever Ms. Marilyn may have for her.  Friday when I picked her up Ms. Marilyn sent her home with crackers and bananas...see below

As you can see, it wasn't just a handful...it was a whole box and 3 bananas!!  Spoiled rotten!  But I do love that they take extra care of her and that Ms. Marilyn loves her as one of her own.  She is good to us and I am grateful for that.

There you have it...my life in pictures for the last couple of weeks. 

Oh BTW...I've started the 3rd and final book of the Shades of Grey Trilogy.  Man I'm gonna be sad when I get to the end...

 

Fifty Shades of Grey

Finally finished the first book.  Kind of sucks being a single mom because you want to read this crack book but you can't devote the time you want because you're a mom and you have all this other stuff that takes priority over it, so it takes you a little longer to get to sit down and actually read.  But its not just any book...its Fifty Shades of awesomeness.  I totally agree that there will be a surge in babies being named "Grey". Totally seeing it in the top ten. 

So yes, I finally finished book one and I can't wait to get into the next book.  I'm totally sucked into this trilogy!

I will not tell you again (well maybe I will) YOU.MUST.READ.