Softball, Friends, and Haircuts!!!

Monday night we went out to PJ's to watch the guys play softball. It was muggy and late, but we still had fun, as always. We look forward to our laid back Monday nights with good friends!

How cute is she?!?

She tried so hard to get Jeremy's goatee!

One of my BFFs Amanda and I eating at CPK Tues for lunch :) I've known her since 9th grade and we've been thru a lot together. She's moving to Austin in just a few short weeks. :(

Jess and I Tues night at 10:30 after our haircuts. Aren't we cute!? ;) Jasmin (my hair stylist) told her she's a hot momma now!! I agree! :)

Summer is on it's way...

This was a shopping weekend (sorry Jeremy!). I think because spring is here and summer is just around the corner and we have a trip to Hawaii planned I am wanting new things. Such as:

A treadmill!! Jeremy picked this up this weekend while I was shopping with Jessica. I am going to make it a point to walk 20 minutes before my morning showers (most days). Hopefully this will help me look decent/tolerable in the next item below. ;)

Swimsuits! I love brown and turquise together! I also ordered a cute white coverup.

Sandals! I've been wanting navy sandals for a long long time. I finally found a quality pair on sale that was the perfect height. I love them and can't wait to wear them around and in Hawaii with my sundresses.

ps- And, no, this isn't all I bought just in case you're wondering. I am capable of much more damage than that, unfortunately!

Thursday 13- 13 songs I have on my ipod

In honor of my new, cute little ipod shuffle I thought I'd post 13 of my favorite songs of all time. And because it's almost lunchtime and I'm taking a break from packing up to move floors at work.

1. You're the Inspiration- Chicago

2. Clumsy- Fergie (current fav song)

3. Tequila makes her clothes fall off- Joe Nichols

4. First Date- Blink 182 (or any blink song)

5. Save Tonight- Eagle Eye Cherry (heard this in the car our last night before Jeremy left for college :( )

6. The Sign- Ace of Base (yes, a little embarrassing)

7. No One- Alicia Keys

8. Jessica Simpson- A public Affair (again, not so proud!)

9. Rascal Flatts- I'm Movin On (Love it!!!)

10. Trace Adkins- You're Gonna Miss This (You're gonna miss this- You're gonna want this back- You're gonna wish these days- Hadn't gone by so fast. Love the lyrics and so true)

11. The Flys- Got you where I want you

12. David Kersh- Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton original version)

13. Dierks Bentley- My last Name

Happy Thursday! :)

Andrea's Goodbye Dinner

Jessie and Andrea

Andrea and her yummy cake

:(

Nikki, me, Jenn O, Rachel, Steph, Jessie, Andrea, Jess

Last night we saw our friend Andrea off to Georgia by going to Grotto for a nice dinner. Her husband is in the military and is already there. She was a great bunko buddy of mine... as we were the two 'losers' almost every month. She will be missed, and we wish her all the best!

We will miss you, Andrea!!!

Our Easter Weekend '08

Me, Matt, Court

Jeremy, Me, Matt, Court


Macy stayed at this tree all day and didn't budge...poor squirrel!

Me and Court (and for those of you wondering where Haley is, she was at a beach house with her friends for Spring Break) We missed her and aren't used to her being gone on Easter!

This weekend was a great time with family and friends. On Friday I went shopping with my mom, sister Courtney, and brother Matt. On Saturday Rachel came over to help me install my Uppercase Living items I'd bought at her party a couple of weeks ago. Then Saturday night we celebrated Easter with Jeremy's side of the family and then Shad and Kaleb came over to play Rock Band. Sunday we went to church and then went over to my parents for a delicious Easter lunch. Then we watched the Spurs beat the Mavs. It was an interesting game with Dirk getting hurt and Ginobli and Stackhouse getting physical. Stackhouse is a bit psycho if you ask me!

We hope everyone else had a wonderful Easter weekend, too!

Jeremy and Kaleb on his Nintendo DS (at Jeremy's parents house)

Kaleb with our girls

Kaleb and Shad on the drums

Enter with a happy heart (Uppercase Living expression now in our entry way) The colors I got it in are Chocolate brown and sage green.

Forever & Ever now in our bedroom :) Love it! The pictures don't do it justice but I know several of you have asked me about this stuff and/or weren't able to make the party. I have several projects I'm working on instead of putting all the expressions directly on the wall so I'll try to update once I get some of those completed.

"He is risen; he is not here." - Mark 16:6

That time of year is here again! It is Easter and it is Spring. I love this time of year. The flowers are blooming, the air is fresh, there are baby animals entering the world, and the color all around is bright and refreshing. His magical and wondrous handprints are all over. One of my very favorite flowers, the tulip, is in season. And many people in this world are focusing on Jesus. For me, that part is bittersweet. I love that people are thinking of Him and take time out to attend church and worship, and anytime they choose to do it, I will take it. I just know that in the Bible we are instrtucted to do it all year, every week, every day. Not just on Easter and Christmas. And I know that it is much more of a fulfilling and personal relationship on both sides when it is a daily part of your life, rather than an occasional holiday ritual. My relationship with Him gives me hope and peace in many situations, in and beyond this lifetime and this earth. And I am so thankful to live in this country where we have the option and even time off to celebrate that He is alive and active in our lives today.

For me, Easter is just a special reminder of everything dear to me. Not only is it a Holiday centered around Christ and what He did for us, but also of family and togetherness. Kind of like Christmas minus the stress and plus the warm sunshine. I remember when I was young and we would go see my great grandparents in Sherman. We attended church with family (as every Sunday) played outside, ate a nice homemade meal with all of our aunts, uncles, cousins, second cousins, etc, hid easter eggs, and much more. It was always just a pleasant and fun day. Easter is the Holiday that most reminds me of my great grandparents, and they are so very missed.

On a much lighter note, and because I love seasonal decorating SO MUCH, here are my favorite things, Easter edition:

tulips!

spring dishes/platters! (from my Aunt Lissa)

Spring Gardens/Garden Flags

All things Bunny! (found this at the Portland Airport!)

Deviled Eggs (and cute things to put them in!)

And one of my fav stores, Illuminations, comes out with the CUTEST candles!

And this brings me to my final point. I get many Easter/Spring decorations because my birthday usually falls around Easter, and my family and friends know how much I love a little seasonal cheer. Let the birthday shopping begin! Haha!!! ;-)

Weekend in Pictures (#2)

Haley's team played Oak Ridge HS and won 4-2 this weekend. It was a great game and the weather was PUUURRRRFFFECT! Last week it was 40 degrees and freezing, this weekend was warm and breezy. No chills and no sweating...can't get any better than that!! She didn't want to take this pic since it was AFTER her game and she was sweaty...but I'm glad we did. :)

Thursday we celebrated Nikki, Tara, and Andrea's birthdays at my new fav place, the Goose's Acre. It just happened to be the sexiest kilt contest, haha. I actually ran into one of my old good hs friends there and he was in it...along with tons of other guys. Interesting is all I will say about that. :)

Jenn and Nikki (aka the twins in the black shirts)

Me and Steph

Rachel and Lynette

Jessie, Andrea, Laurie, Jess, me

Sunday I had an Uppercase Living Open House (thanks to demonstrator Rachel!). I had a great turnout (seeing that she just had one a couple of weeks ago and we share lots of the same friends!) and everyone really liked it. I'm so looking forward to getting all of our stuff in and creating all of the things I want to. I ordered some 4th of July stuff, Spring, Summer, Christmas and some general sayings to put on signs, photo frames and albums, and the wall. So fun!

This week will be short with Good Friday off, and I'm so thankful! Hope everyone else had a good weekend also!