Wacie's Way

Cameras

2011-04-13T16:12:00.002-04:00

I've been thinking lately about buying a nicer camera then my current, throw in the purse, small digital camera whose pictures turn out so-so. A friend of mine suggested checking out QVC because with their easy payments it wouldn't hurt the wallet all at one time. The 3 that caught my eye are: Canon PowerShot 2.7" Swivel LCD 14.1 MP Camera w/ 35X Opt. Zoom Fujifilm 12MP 18x Optical Zoom Digial Camera w/ HD Movie Mode Canon PowerShot 10MP 2.8" LCD Camera with 5X Opitcal Zooom Any thoughts/suggestions?? I have no idea what all the stuff is!!

Happy Momma

2011-04-12T20:52:00.002-04:00

So happy for my baby girl - she made her high school cheerleading squad!!!

Torture

2011-04-06T20:20:00.003-04:00

OR Which one do I torture myself with first??

Final Four Baby!!!

2011-03-30T10:22:00.003-04:00

Let's go V-C-U!!!!! I am one PROUD graduate of VCU right now!!

Time to Celebrate!

2011-03-08T14:36:00.002-05:00

Woo Hoo!! Jambalaya and King Cake on the menu tonight - can't wait!!

iPhone

2011-02-22T20:35:00.002-05:00

I've jumped on board the iPhone bandwagon!!!! And I love it! I would love to have a monogrammed and/or polka dot case, but I don't want to pay $60 for it - any suggestions on where to find one a bit cheaper?? I've downloaded the Couch to 5k app and can't wait to give it a try . . . any other apps I should get?
Thank you!!

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

2011-02-21T13:46:00.002-05:00

Have you seen this movie?!! If not, you need to! With football season over, I was looking for something to watch yesterday and remembered this movie was on Netflix that you could watch instantly. When we were in Savannah this summer, this movie was mentioned several times by the locals because it had been filmed there. It was so neat seeing places in the movie that I remembered seeing while there and the story line was pretty good too! Jude Law is in before he had made it - he looks so young! I want to watch it again so I can look at the scenery again.

Just Stuff

2011-01-17T19:17:00.006-05:00

Things I have learned about myself . . .

I've realized I'm a reader and not a writer. I read everyone's blogs every day but I hardly comment or write on my own blog!! Please know that I love all your blogs even if I may not say it enough - I'm going to work on that!
When I'm in the car, ideas of posts always pop in my head and then when I sit down in front of the computer - nothing!!
I'm letting all my magazine subscriptions end. Why? Because I find better inspiration, decorating ideas, recipes, etc. from YOU!! Seriously!
I'm on day 5 of taking a multi-vitamin and it seems to be helping with my energy level. It's hard swallowing them though - they are huge!
My colors are hot pink, green and black.
I'm taking 2 trips to Florida and the kids aren't going on either of them . . . I feel slightly guilty about that, but I'll get over it - ha!! One is a trip with the hubby for his niece's wedding and the second is a girls' trip - so needed!
My living room has been dubbed the "Charleston" room and I want to fill our powder room and kitchen with fleur de lis decor - I love the South!!
My daughter just got a pair of Toms today and now I want a pair. She got black and I want the gray and then we can share - it's a win win!
I eat like a kid . . . cheeseburgers, mac & cheese, pizza . . . I MUST get better. I am just not a huge veggie fan but I need to somehow find a way to get it into my diet.

Life Handbook for 2011

2011-01-10T09:36:00.002-05:00

I received this in an email and thought I'd share . . .

LIFE HANDBOOK FOR 2011
Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2010 .
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily, and while you walk, smile.

Personality:
11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree....

Society:
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything..
28. Spend more time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:
32. Do the right thing! Life is too short to live it wrong!!!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change..
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come..
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So ... be happy.

Happy New Year!!

2011-01-01T14:03:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year Everyone!! I hope 2011 is the BEST year yet for all of us! Starting my new year moving a little slow - thanks to a very fun party at our neighbors' house - but thankfully nothing was planned for today other than watching bowl games. I need to write down my goals for 2011 but my head needs to be alittle more clearer for that (those darn jello shooters!!).

Here's to 2011!

Merry Christmas!!

2010-12-22T11:56:00.002-05:00

Merry Christmas Everyone!! I hope that Santa is good to each and every one of you!! I am free from work after today until January 3 - can I get a WOO HOO!!!!! Blessings to all!

Shhh . . . I have a secret

2010-12-09T12:56:00.002-05:00

Promise you won't tell? We're all friends here, right? I.HAVE.THE.HOUSE.TO.MYSELF.THIS.WEEKEND!!!!!!! From Friday night until mid-Sunday, I will be in heaven - do you hear the angels singing?!!! Don't get me wrong, I love love love my family but the fact that I have no dinners to cook, messes to clean up . . well I'm just squealing with delight!! I can do whatever I want people!!!! Yippeeeeee!!!

Now watch me do nothing but clean and laundry, but that's ok because I can do it in my PJs if I want!! And put the TV on what I want!! It's the little things in life - ha!

My kind of Christmas . . .

2010-12-03T09:46:00.002-05:00

I hope my house is still standing . . .

2010-11-30T11:31:00.000-05:00

My daughter and I are headed out of town this weekend for a cheerleading competition in Philly, leaving behind hubby and stepson. I’m scared. I hope I come home to a house still standing. In the past couple of days, hubby has left the oven on at 450 for who knows how long. He “thought” he turned it off. He said he had turned it back on because the chicken nuggets weren’t hot . . . . while putting the dishes in the dishwasher this morning I see why the nuggets weren’t hot – he had used a cake pan that was stuck to the other cake pan so it was 2 pans thick! Then this morning I leave to go to the bus stop and come back home to find the refrigerator door wide open!! He comes downstairs a minute later and says he “thought” he had shut it . . . notice a trend here??!! I told him not to forget to feed the dogs this weekend – he says he’ll write himself a note. REALLY??? You have to write yourself a NOTE to remember to feed the dogs?!!! OH.MY.GOD. No wonder I haven’t been blogging . . . I’m raising 3 kids!!!!!

We survived!

2010-10-18T21:07:00.003-04:00

I've nicknamed my daughter the "Dancing Queen"!! She attended her first homecoming dance Saturday night and danced for 3 hours straight! The next day she said her calves were sore from jumping so much . . . ahh, I remember those days!! I chaperoned and served drinks to sweaty thirsty kids. You could always tell when the DJ was playing a bad song or a slow song because we'd be bombarded with the kids then. I don't even think she minded that her Mom was there- ha!!

Pumpkin pickin' time!!

2010-10-08T09:57:00.002-04:00

Fun fun weekend in store for the family!! Tonight we'll be at my daughter's high school for Friday night football!! Just wish the team was alittle better, but oh well. It is fun watching the teenagers - none of them watch the game because they are so busy socializing!!

Tomorrow we're headed to the Berry Farm for a hayride and pumpkin picking. Everyone gets to pick a pumpkin and then Sunday we'll carve them. Hubby called just a bit ago and gave me the Saturday afternoon college football line up - South Carolina v. Alabama at 3:30 and then Florida v. LSU at night. He is so lucky I love football just as much as he does!! Daughter has a babysitting gig so she's excited to get some cash in her hands.

Sunday is pumpkin carvin' day and NFL football - go Skins!!! I'm trying 3 new recipes this weekend so the house should smell really yummy - one is a spaghetti sauce that simmers all day and another is a macaroni & cheese in the crockpot (a/k/a heart attack in a crock pot if you saw the ingredients!). I may even have to throw in a Starbucks pumpkin spice latte somewhere in here.

Have a wonderful Fall (even though it will be in the 80s here) weekend!!!

It's hard being a Mom

2010-10-04T09:11:00.002-04:00

How do you handle when you feelings have been hurt by your daughter, but you really don't want your daughter to know she's unintentionally hurt your feelings?? Her first homecoming dance is coming up. Her dad and I are divorced and it falls on a weekend she is with him. I guess I assumed - and shame on me for doing that - that she would want to come home to get ready for the dance. I made her a hair appt. and thought after that I'd bring her home and help her with her makeup and getting dressed. Wrongo. She told me that after her hair appt. she'll just go back to her Dad's and her Nana will be there if she needs any last minute help with the dress. So now my only involvement with my daugther's first homecoming dance is reduced to taking pictures. This stinks.

Meet Me On Monday

2010-10-03T20:11:00.002-04:00

IT'S TIME FOR MEET ME ON MONDAY!!!!!
Questions:
1. What is the best dish you can make?
Hmm, that's a tough one. It probably depends on which kid you ask - Jessica would say my macaroni & cheese and Noah would say my pineapple cranberry salad!

2. How often do you change your sheets? Every Sunday

3. What is the longest car trip you have ever taken? College Spring Break to Key West. I HATE being in the car for a long time.

4. What is your favorite fruit? Strawberries - especially covered in chocolate!!

5. Would you rather have breakfast for dinner or dinner for breakfast? Breakfast for dinner. I'd probably fix it alot more than I do but hubby doesn't care for it that much.

Have a sparkly week!!

Shape v. Self

2010-09-30T09:08:00.004-04:00

Which magazine do you like better? I like both, but trying to be good and get only one subscription. Opinions please!

Where does the time go?

2010-09-22T08:32:00.007-04:00

I can't believe it's been over a month since my last post - yikes!!!! Alot has happened since then . . . . my "baby" started high school (God help me!!)

Noah lost his two front teeth and is now a proud second grader!

And we've added an addition to our family - Scout!! You can see him in the picture above with Jessica . . he's the one trying to get her bagel :-) Scout is a 6o pound blue tick hound and is just a big old goofball - love him!! We adopted him from an organization that rescued him from a shelter. Zoe, our 20 pound cocker spaniel/yorkie mix, is working on getting over her jealousy issues.

I'm ready for Fall . . . how about y'all?!! Although it is still in the 90s here in Virginia. Burned my first Fall smelly candle last night - mulled cider and it made the house smell so good! It's probably the cheapest candle I have and puts off the most smell - win win! WalMart candles for $3.00 - can't beat it!

Football games have taken over the TV on the weekends. We start with hitting the high school football game Friday night, college football Saturday - go GATORS! - and then Redskins on Sunday. It's a good thing for my husband that I love football as much as he does! I asked him what would he do if his wife didn't like football and he said guess he'd have to get another TV - ha!

Has anyone found any Fall "must-haves"? I need to check out the Lands End Canvas line for Fall but I'm going to try and be really good and only buy something if it is truly needed. If you saw my closet you would think I don't need a thing!

Everyone have an awesome week!

Best Vacation Ever!!

2010-08-13T09:50:00.009-04:00

Oh, how I miss South Carolina . . . . our family vacation this summer was just what I needed. A week at the beach - Fripp Island - a day trip into Savannah with lunch at The Lady & Sons - and then on our way home a night in Charleston - I heart Charleston!!!!!!

This was the view from one of the pools we went to on Fripp Island - isn't it beautiful?!
Sunset on the pier

Charleston

The Lady & Sons in Savannah . . . no spottings of Paula :-(

Very cool restaurant in Fripp - Johnson Creek Tavern. Dollar bills everywhere!!! So our family decorated a dollar and I had the honors of stapling it to the wall!!

Last night of vacation, in Charleston, having dinner at Fleet Landing

Our vacation was relaxing, quality time with the family, afternoon cocktails and snacks and lots and lots of seafood!! What more could a girl ask for?!!

Meet Me On Monday

2010-08-01T21:48:00.016-04:00

I thought it would be fun to participate in Java's Meet Me On Monday! This week's questions are:
1. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas! I've already starting my shopping list for this Christmas!!

2. What color clothing do you wear most?

I wear alot of black, but like to pair it with white and pink and silver jewelry.

3. What is your heritage?
Irish and German

4. What is your middle name?

Gray - it's a family name and I love that I was able to share it with my daughter!

5. What is your favorite cookie?
Molasses Sugar Cookies

Moment of Silence for Cohen

2010-07-01T00:01:00.001-04:00

6 weeks and counting

2010-06-17T08:41:00.006-04:00

Is it crazy bad that I want to start packing for vacation . . . . and we don't leave for another 6 weeks?!!!! That's how excited I am to see a little bit of this . . . .

drink a little (ok, maybe alot) of these . . .

and eat alot of these . . .

Fripp Island, here we come!!

A Friday Funny

2010-06-11T08:00:00.002-04:00

A REAL MAN

A real man is a woman's best friend. He will never stand her up and never let her down.

He will reassure her when she feels insecure and comfort her after a bad day.

He will inspire her to do things she never thought she could do; to live without fear and forget regret.

He will enable her to express her deepest emotions and give in to her most intimate desires.

He will make sure she always feels as though she's the most beautiful woman in the room and will enable her to be the most confident, sexy, seductive, invincible.

No wait... I'm thinking of alcohol. Never mind.

Summer Fun 2010

2010-06-04T10:42:00.004-04:00

So I got this idea over at Just Another Day at the Bay to make a list of what I'd like to accomplish this Summer. The kids don't get out of school until June 18, but Thank God our pool is open! I don't know how much I'll actually get done, but here goes . . .

Read at least 5 books
Walk/run at least 3x week
Watch less TV
Get on computer less
Try 1 new recipe a week
Spend less/save more
Use beauty products I already have before buying more (I'm a sucker for trying new things)
Organize our third floor
Go to the pool instead of the mall
Fripp Island - here we come!
Have more GNOs!
Start a journal (saw a neat idea where you share a journal with your child. You write in it and leave it by their bedside for them to read and then they write something and leave it with you. I wonder if my soon-to-be freshmen daughter would do that?!)

What fun summer things do you have planned?

Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka

2010-05-27T08:47:00.002-04:00

I happened to be at the ABC store yesterday to buy tequila . . . for Mother's Day my family (at the suggestion of my awesome daughter) gave me the Margaritaville Margarita mixer!! While purchasing the tequila I remember reading on alot of blogs about the wonders of Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka so I bought a bottle!! Now, my question is, what do I mix it with?!! I'm usually just a beer or wine kinda girl so I need some suggestions - and just in time for the holiday weekend!!

Holy Gaucolome!

2010-05-23T21:00:00.004-04:00

Where does the time go?! Seriously. I can't believe it's been over a month since my last post . . . I wish I could say I've been traveling in Italy or doing something exotic, but sadly not. Life's just been busy as I'm sure it has for all of you . . . school year is ending for the kids so busy with that, daughter is doing competition cheerleading so that has opened a whole new world to us . . . really just life in general has gotten in the way of blogging!! But every day I read yours. Sometimes I think I just don't have anything witty enough to say!! But I'm having so many random thoughts I thought I'd just bullet point it -

I bought the Skinny Italian cookbook by my favorite NJ Real Housewife - Teresa. I haven't made anything from it, but I gotta tell you - the recipes sound delish! Can't wait to give them a try!
Went to Busch Gardens yesterday and about had the life scared out of me! This chick is just too darn old to be riding rollercoasters that flip you this way and that - holy cow! I rode one that has you dangling from your seat and flips you all around . . . daughter was laughing her silly head off at me as I'm about to die!!!
So ready for our pool to be open this weekend - woo hoo!!!
Sad that my Monday night dates with Jack are coming to an end. No more 24 - who will save the world now?!!
Can't wait to have dinner with some girlfriends tomorrow night and try some of the Sex & The City drinks the restaurant has - problem will be deciding which one to try!
Got a haircut and color today and went darker . . . most people go blonder in the summer but hubby likes darker so I thought I'd give it a try. My hair grows in dark, but the rest lightens so much so I'm hoping by going darker the roots won't be as bad.
Lee or Crystal? I'm going with Lee but both are incredibly talented singers.
My daughter and I want to start running together. I think it would be pretty cool to run marathons together - what a great hobby to share!

Well, I hope that everyone has a wonderful week and hopefully it won't be another month before my next post!

Maybe, Maybe Not . . .

2010-04-18T20:01:00.003-04:00

I may or may not have gone to a jewelry party Friday night at my neighbor's house.

I may or may not have drank an entire bottle of white wine by myself at this jewelry party.

I may or may not have spent way too much money on jewelry at this jewelry party because I was drunk as a skunk!!

I may or may not have provided comic entertainment to hubby when I got home from this jewelry party.

I may or may not have woken up Saturday morning moving a little slower than normal.

Summer Reads

2010-04-12T11:32:00.003-04:00

I LOVE all the books written by Mary Kay Andrews. Her stories are set in the South and are just plain ole' fun. I'm also lovin' this series by Nora Roberts. I've never read her books before but I am thoroughly enjoying this one. I'm eagerly waiting for the third one in the series!! Are there any books/authors that you just love? Please share! I love to sit outside and read and now that Spring is finally here - thank God - I could use some good recommendations. Have a wonderful week!

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2010-03-31T09:13:00.000-04:00

What happened to My Brunette Reality?? Anyone know?

Ahh, I'm Back

2010-03-30T21:10:00.004-04:00

I've been in a funk lately, can't really pinpoint why, but just have been feeling frumpy and grumpy. But tonight I was able to meet a girlfriend for dinner and margaritas . . . I'm in a much better place now. Sometimes you just need that girlfriend time to get back on track. I've missed meeting my girlfriends for dinner and drinks - I really need to make a point in 2010 to do that more.

What's for dinner?

2010-03-05T08:25:00.002-05:00

Help! Starting next week, 3 nights out of the week the kids will be off having sports practice (cheerleading and soccer). Anyone have any suggestions for quick bites to fix and grab before heading to practice? Or suggestions for dishes that I can fix on the weekend and reheat during the week?

Happy Friday! Sunday the temps is to be in the 60s - WOO HOO!!!!!!

On a scale of 1 to 10

2010-02-28T14:40:00.003-05:00

I'd give Savannah Sweet Tea a high 7/low 8. It really does taste like sweet tea, but with too strong of a lemon taste. I don't like lemon in my sweet tea. If you do, then you will really like this new wine. Now don't get me wrong, the 2 bottles that I bought will not go to waste - lemon taste or not!!
Have a great week!

Happy Friday & Relax, Southern Style!

2010-02-26T08:43:00.002-05:00

Has anyone tried this? I just got this email from World Market and if this wine is as good as they make it sound, I'm heading to World Market this weekend to buy a case of it!!

Join the Southern Mommas Network . . .

2010-02-18T11:33:00.002-05:00

and win this book!
In this humorous handbook, Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, host of All Things Southern, reveals the all-important lessons Southern Mamas teach their daughters. Readers will discover why blue eye shadow is trashy and learn to interpret regional dialect like the Southern Mama APB, a bulletin translated on Southern streets as: “Give your heart to Jesus, girl, because your butt is all mine!” Shellie carefully breaks down the teachings behind those famous manners and social graces through her firsthand observations and dry wit. Here’s everything you need to know from how to cope with the unexpected, compete in the Mr. Right Game Show, and raise children—to how to keep that marriage knot tied tight over time. Woven with quotes from real Southern Mamas and sprinkled with recipes and other Southern secrets, this book’s a bona-fide celebration of all things south of the Mason-Dixon Line.
Shellie has sent a signed copy of her book as a giveaway for one lucky member of the southern mommas network. It is super simple to win ..... All you need to do is join Southern Mommas and then leave a comment below letting me know you are a new or current member of the site. We will close out the giveaway on Friday Feb. 26th, 2010. Only members who leave a comment below will be entered in the contest. Good luck Ladies :)

5 months and counting

2010-02-16T18:39:00.004-05:00

till our Summer vacation!!! I cannot freakin' wait. We will be spending a glorious week on Fripp Island, SC, day trips into Savannah, GA - hello Paula Deen! - and Beaufront, SC and then on our way home we will be spending the night in Charleston, SC. If anyone has any places or restaurants that we should check out, please let me know! I've never been to any of these towns except for Charleston, so any insight would be appreciated!

Happy Fat Tuesday!

Happy Valentine's Day!

2010-02-14T12:00:00.004-05:00

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Valentine's Day! I am! Flowers and chocolates were given to me from hubby AND I won the chocolate giveaway that Carey at Providence was hosting - am I lucky or what!! Please don't hate me :-) Chocolate covered pretzels, cookies and chocolates candies - delish . . I could eat this stuff all day!! Thank you Carey!

Go Saints!

2010-02-07T16:53:00.003-05:00

It's Game Day!! Hubby has left to go pick up our wings, chicken strips and cheese fries from Hooters. Mozzerella sticks and nachos are being made, ice cold golden beverages are chillin' . . . let's go Saints!!!

My Wedding!

2010-02-05T19:09:00.008-05:00

I am jumping on the bandwagon and participating in Sweet Tea & Biscuits' Sips of the South series . . . this week it's Southern Weddings!!
This was both of ours second wedding so we wanted more of a casual wedding. Our wedding was so much fun and meant so much more because of our friends involved. The location was my friend's gorgeous backyard. Our bartender was another girlfriend (and for a short time my boss was back there bartending!). Photographer was a friend and the officiant was a friend - it all meant so much more to us.

It was wonderful having my daughter as my maid of honor and she also "gave me away." We walked in to the song "Jessica's Soneta" from the movie "Man from Snowy River." She thought it was neat that the song shared her name.

Hubby's son was his best man. Very casual . . . Noah got to wear shorts!

And what southern gal wouldn't want to have 2 drinks in her hand?! We had been to a wine festival and bought 30+ bottles of wine and had them at the reception. Our guests loved having a sampling of all different types of Virginia wines. I'm so glad we did that.

We also had paper lanterns hanging from the trees and white lights on trees. It was beautiful.

The next morning we headed to Charleston, SC and Kiawah Island for our honeymoon. I wouldn't change a thing about our wedding!

Shoe Love

2010-02-01T09:41:00.003-05:00

I can just picture these cuties on my feet. Wouldn't they be cute with a pencil skirt?! They are Aerosoles and on sale at Kohls - $44.99. I may have to place an order today!!

Snow . . . Again

2010-01-31T19:38:00.002-05:00

We got snow . . . AGAIN!! Probably 12 inches. We didn't even bother to measure this time. I was upstairs painting and glanced outside the window and saw this . . . it reminded me of a bunch of little ants. I love our new neighborhood. The hubbys get together and help each other shovel the driveways. They had just done ours and were working on the house across the street. That's my little hubby of ant in the blue jacket/orange shovel.

I'm ready for the snow to melt and for temps in the 80s!!

Southern Giveaway

2010-01-29T09:00:00.001-05:00

Grab a glass of sweet tea and head on over to Sweet Tea & Biscuits blog to enter for a fab Southern giveaway!!

Bittersweet

2010-01-20T20:31:00.003-05:00

I went to Jessica's high school orientation tonight. When did this happen? When did my baby grow up?? I honestly can't believe she'll be a freshman next year!! I'm sad for me and gosh so excited for her and all the opportunities and adventures that lie ahead for her. Now I need a drink.

BFF

2010-01-18T16:26:00.003-05:00

Do you have that friend that you may not talk to in awhile, but you pick up right where you left off when you get together?! That's me and Julie. We have been friends since elementary school!! More than 30 years of friendship - yikes!! Our daughters are both 13 and it was cool to see that even though we don't live near one another and see each other often, our girls are very similar and even own some of the same things!

Vacation Recommendations

2010-01-10T13:16:00.002-05:00

Since it is freakin' cold outside, my thoughts have turned to summer and the beach! I'm one of those that has to have something in the works and something to be looking forward to. Does anyone have recommendations for nice and affordable places to stay at the beach? We're thinking Outer Banks, but are open to other places too. Who knows, maybe there is a place we've never heard of that would be perfect!!

Also, we had thought about going to Disney this summer but now are thinking maybe December - anyone been to Disney that time of the year? How is it?

Any ideas and recommendations are greatly appreciated!

Real Housewives of OC

2010-01-08T12:33:00.005-05:00

Did you see last night's show?? I was surprised and sad to see this story today. Tamara can be a real bitch at times, but Simon is one controlling husband and he'll never admit it. More drama to follow I'm sure!

See Ya 2009

2009-12-30T09:23:00.002-05:00

Who else is ready for 2009 to go bye-bye? It wasn't a horrible year for me - I still have a job, we bought a new house, everyone is healthy - but it wasn't a great year either. Lots of stress and not a whole lot of fun in 2009. My goal for 2010 is to laugh more, have more fun, enjoy and be in the moment. I need to think twice before I buy something - is it a need or a want. I really really need to jump on the exercise train. The body just ain't the same that it use to be and I'm afraid it's only going to get worse unless I do something about it! So I'm hoping that by putting all this in writing, maybe it'll hold me more accountable to stick to it?

So blogging friends, here's to a fabulous 2010!!

Christmas Memories

2009-12-26T22:01:00.011-05:00

Christmas Eve Pjs

Jess had already figured out what this was - ugh! Chi flat iron.

Noah - "I got a DS!"

Opening goodies from her Aunt

To All A Good Night . . .

2009-12-25T21:23:00.003-05:00

Can't believe Christmas is now over . . . every year it seems to suddenly be here and it's a whirlwind of activity. This year was my first time ever hosting Christmas for my family. Now I realize how much work my Mom did all these years - I am so tired!! But it was a success and even my brother-in-law was impressed (for whatever reason he is under the impression that I can't cook - proved him wrong today!). I always look forward to Christmas, but I also always look forward to when it is over . . . things calm down, my checkbook can take a break, time to get organized and ready for the new year. I'm excited about 2010. I have a feeling it's going to be a good year for me. I'm looking forward to spending this coming week with my growing-up-too-fast little girl. Santa was good to both of us with cash this year and we look forwarding to helping the economy out next week. I'll give this weekend to those who need to make returns . . . I'm ready to chill this weekend and eat lots of leftovers!

Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-22T13:14:00.002-05:00

One more day of work and then I'm on vacation - woo hoo! After reading others' blogs, I don't feel like I'm alone as far as not being ready for Christmas . . . still have presents to wrap, groceries to buy, recipes to make, a house to clean - remember I'm hosting Christmas for the first time this year???!!!! . . . but you know what, it'll all get done somehow and before we know it, Christmas is over. I hope Santa is good to each and every one of you and here's to an awesome 2010!!

More help please!

2009-12-16T10:30:00.001-05:00

Boy, am I needly lately! From help with makeup to now a question regarding hardwood floors - what's the best way to clean them? I'm hoping to avoid the on-my-knees way!!

Makeup Question - Help!

2009-12-08T22:31:00.003-05:00

Any suggestions for a awesome pressed powder/compact to keep in my purse and use to freshen up during the day? I use the Bare Essential mineral powder in the morning but need something for during the day - help!!

My Blog Swap Partner ROCKS!

2009-12-07T19:33:00.002-05:00

Look at the awesome goodies I received from my blog swap partner Nina! We participated in Clemsongirl's Christmas swap - what a fun thing to participate in and now I have a bloggy buddy in Connecticut! Thank you Nina - I love love love everything!!

2009-11-24T22:17:00.001-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving Y'all!!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. I'm thankful to have found the blogging world!! Gobble Gobble!

You've gotta be kidding me . . .

2009-11-17T20:36:00.001-05:00

Chicken pox?? I have the chicken pox? WTF?!! Hubby had the shingles about 3 weeks ago, but we didn't know it was the shingles until a week into it. And guess who never had the chicken pox as a child and because of when I was born, the vacinnation wasn't out yet . . . ME! Oh, we're in for some fun.

What have I done?!!

2009-11-09T14:17:00.002-05:00

I volunteered to host Christmas at our new house this year . . . yes, you read that right - I VOLUNTEERED!!!!! Oh.My.God - what have I done?! We've always gone to my parents and I was just responsible for a side dish, maybe a dessert . . . I've never had to cook a big turkey or ham!!! Lord, help me. If nothing else, my culinary skills should provide comic relief for the day.

Christmas Swap

2009-11-08T20:49:00.004-05:00

Join the fun and participate in Clemsongirl's Christmas swap!

It's Right Around the Corner . .

2009-10-29T10:52:00.003-04:00

Christmas that is!! Christmas shopping has officially begun in our household! Because we're on a budget, I start buying gifts in October. We've already bought Noah's main gift - woo hoo!! Jessica, the teenager, is easy this year - she just wants $. We've told the family that this year we're downsizing with the number of gifts. With the economy the way it is and after seeing how many toys we got rid of before moving, we need to focus more on the season and not how many toys there are under the tree. I want to do more baking in my new kitchen and enjoy decorating our new house . . . making memories and new traditions with our family.

Have you started shopping?!!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-10-28T10:30:00.001-04:00

So Proud

2009-10-25T16:57:00.004-04:00

Jessica and the other girls on her cheerleading squad did sooooo good today at their competition! They nailed their stunt - woo hoo!! So very proud of them and all the hard work they've put in. Especially proud of Jessica who won a special award. A cheerleader from each squad is selected to win this award that is in honor of a fellow cheerleader who was killed in a car crash when she was only 8 years old. The award is given to those who exemplify what being a cheerleader is all about and Jessica won it!!

Friday Night

2009-10-16T19:13:00.002-04:00

My 13 year old daughter is going to her school's dance tonight with her bff. Her boyfriend is also suppose to be going . . . I don't know why she threw a fit when I suggested I should chaperone :-) I totally don't get the "dating" scene at this age. They don't talk on the phone; they text. How can you really go on a date when you can't even drive? They are both going to the dance tonight, but are arriving separately. It just cracks me up when they say they are boyfriend/girlfriend. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining - I'm thrilled this is all that is happening. God help me when she's older and they are actually holding hands!!!!

HomeGoods Store

2009-10-16T08:26:00.003-04:00

We are finally getting a HomeGoods store and it opens next weekend!! I.CANNOT.WAIT!!!!! I need tons of stuff for our new house and I'm hoping HomeGoods comes through for me. Does anyone know if they carry furniture - sofas, dressers, etc.?

Life

2009-10-12T10:14:00.002-04:00

I'm burned out. BIG.TIME. I'm sure my life is no different than all of you out there, but for whatever reason, right now, I am done. I'm tired. I did not take a vacation this year. My vacation was packing and moving into our new house. Work is busy. From the time I leave the house in the morning until the time I get home from work, 10 hours have passed, only to then come home to have to cook dinner, help with homework, clean up, etc. You know - Mom things. Jillian's and Kat's recent posts really hit home with me. I need to take a day off, when no one else is home, and just chill. I don't feel like I'm living life . . . I feel like life is living me and I need to somehow change that around. Happy Monday y'all.

Dreaming of paint colors . . .

2009-10-05T16:09:00.004-04:00

It's been a busy past couple of weeks in the Wacie household. The move into our new house is behind us - yeah!! - and now it is time to focus on paint colors for the entire house - ugh! Yes, the entire interior of the house needs to be painted. I dream of paint colors and what to paint each room - any suggestions?!!!
We also have a new addition to our family. After losing Kiki and Harley within months of each other earlier in the year, we had decided to take a break before getting another dog, but Zoe kinda landed in our laps and I'm so glad she did. Her previous owner was giving her up and we knew Zoe's sister, Pepper. I'm one of those people who look for signs to tell me if I'm doing what I'm suppose to be doing . . . well, when I was pregnant one of the names I liked for Jessica was Zoe. Jessica's dad poo-pooed the name and we obviously went with Jessica. Now I have my Zoe!!!! Is she not the cutest little thing!!

Done.

2009-09-23T13:46:00.002-04:00

We've moved!

I'm exhausted.

Where are the box unpacking fairies when you need them?

Out of Pocket

2009-09-10T10:17:00.002-04:00

My laptop died - UGH!!! I'm reading your posts - at work - so I'm not getting to comment as much as I'd like since I have to read quickly (since I'm suppose to be working)!!! Also, we're moving next week so things are getting a little crazy in our life . . . keep your fingers crossed and say a prayer for me that my laptop is fixed, AND SOON, and that the move goes off without a hitch!!!
Be back soon!!!!

Wordless Wednesday - First Day of School

2009-09-09T13:02:00.004-04:00

Noah the 1st grader
Jessica the 8th grader - say what?? 8th grade? When did THAT happen?

Advice to the Single Ladies

2009-08-22T10:25:00.002-04:00

Last night hubby and I went t0 a wine tasting at a local wine/beer shop. I wore the t shirt hubby gave me for my birthday - an orange Florida Gators tshirt. In less than 15 minutes, 3 men had made comments about my shirt - 1 said "Go Gators" and the other 2 struck up full conversations. Single ladies - run to the nearest sport shop and get yourself a tshirt! Seems to be a great conversation starter and a great way to meet men!

Stupid is as stupid does

2009-08-17T21:40:00.002-04:00

Went to Costco today after work. Had a car load of "stuff." Decided it would be easier to unload the car if I were to back in the driveway.

I hit the mailbox.

My car now has a huge dent with scratches on the back hatch.

My daughter may have heard me say a few not so nice words.

I am now drinking a Blue Moon and all is better . . . but my car still has a HUGE freakin' dent in it - UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-08-12T21:42:00.002-04:00

The Man

2009-08-08T20:16:00.002-04:00

Meet Chris Cooley a/k/a The Man . . .
Just look at that tight end . . . oops, I mean he plays tight end :-) Hubby and I spent the day at Redskins Training Camp for Fan Appreciation Day. I was literally feet away from Cooley's wife so I had to keep my stalkerish behavior to a minimum. Ahh . . . can't wait for football to start!!! Go Skins and Gators!!

Weekend Recap

2009-08-05T13:33:00.007-04:00

Let me start off by saying, I survived!! A little bit of everything happened during our whirlwind birthday bash weekend . . .

Hubby called the police on our neighbor. We are really starting to think she is providing "services" to gentlemen at her house and so while she is busy "entertaining" her friends, her autistic son has been getting out of the house and running down the street trying to get into neighbor's houses or this time he was hanging out the second floor window with no screen in it.
Bought my very first Coach bag (at the age of 42!!)
Bought my daughter her very first Coach bag (at the age of 13 - what the?!! Can you say SPOIL-ED!! But at least we were at the Coach outlet and I had a coupon)
Ate out every night 4 nights straight
Because of the above, managed to gain at least 5 pounds
Haven't heard a peep from realtors wanting to show our house for a month. Found out Saturday night at 8:30 pm that they wanted to show the house Sunday morning (daughter's birthday) at 10:30 a.m. Stress level just shot up.
Successfully managed to get to The Cheesecake Factory, eat dinner, and return home with 5 teenagers
Cleaned up vomit that was EVERYWHERE in the downstairs bathroom (seems one of daughter's friends had a little too much pizza and then junk food and then didn't make it to the toilet)
Took 4 teenagers to Kings Dominion and didn't lose any of them
Found out while at Kings Dominion that another family wanted to come see the house that evening. Do you know what a house looks like after 4 teenagers have stayed up all night for a sleepover?? And then I was afraid that the bathroom may still smell. Yep. Hubby quickly cleaned house. We got home from Kings Dominion at 6pm, girls were picked up by parents, and we were out by 6:45. At this point I just wanted to collaspe and take a shower
Returned to work Tuesday to get some rest
Told my daughter not to expect much for her 14th and 15th birthdays

But it was all worth it, because daughter and friends had a great time and that's what matters.

Calm before the storm

2009-08-03T08:56:00.002-04:00

Ahh, it's quiet . . . waiting for the girls to wake up and get ready for Kings Dominion. We've had a good time, but I'm going to need a day off to recuperate from everything!

The Birthday Girls

2009-07-30T20:16:00.007-04:00

We have a very busy, but fun weekend ahead!! Tomorrow is my birthday (and my daughter has been kind enough to do a daily countdown of the days left till my b-day for me) and Jessica's 13th birthday is Sunday!! We are going out to dinner tomorrow to celebrate mine and then a day trip to the beach on Saturday. Sunday Jessica has 5 girlfriends coming over and we will be heading to The Cheesecake Factory for her special dinner. Then 4 of the girls will be spending the night and on Monday I will be taking them to Kings Dominion! Fun fun fun!! Lots of food and cake in store for us!
The Birthday Girls . . .

Jessica was my everything for my wedding 2 years ago . . . she walked me down the aisle, gave me away, and served as my maid of honor. Our grand entrance was even to "Jessica's Sonata" from Snowy River. Jessica is still my everything. Happy Birthday Sweet Girl and I love you MORE!! LYMI (love you, mean it)

FB

2009-07-23T08:30:00.002-04:00

I think this is probably a Facebook first . . . my ex-husband is "friends" with all 3 of his ex-wives - yes, I said 3 ex-wives!!! I was no. 2 and the only one he has a child with - thank God. I just think that is weird!!! And now I get to see what things he is doing with new girlfriend - like I want to know all that?!!!!! UGH!

If you are on FB, send me an email at waciesway@yahoo.com and we can be "friends"!! I'll send you a friend request and then you can see what his other 2 ex-wives look like! haha

It's almost the weekend!

Guilty Pleasures

2009-07-19T20:12:00.003-04:00

I've been in a beer mood the past couple of weeks and have been trying different brews. So far I have tried Honey Moon, Sam Adams Summer Ale (tonight's choice) and this one . . . so far this one has been my favorite.

I have Blue Moon in the fridge to try next. Any recommendations for a good 'ole summer beer?

ETA: I think my new favorite has become Blue Moon with an orange slice (Thank you Tammy at Up Hill at 40 for reminding me to have it with an orange slice - I would have forgotten!!)

Motherly Advice

2009-07-17T13:44:00.002-04:00

In just a few short weeks, my little baby girl will be turning 13. It’s a bittersweet moment for me. I’ve loved watching her grow up and become a young lady, but my time with her is dwindling . . . soon she will be off to college and creating her own life. When I stop and think about how fast 5 years will go, anxiety sits in. I also feel like the next few years are so important and will mold her into the person she will become . . . I pray I don’t screw things up too badly! While I was in the Hallmark store looking at birthday cards for her, I came across one that had a “Birthday To-Do List for My Daughter.” I don’t usually cry over cards, but this card, and the fact that my baby is turning 13, just really made me become very emotional in the card store! This is the card, along with a funny one that plays a song, that I will be giving my little girl on this very important birthday . . . I think it contains advice we could all be reminded of ~

* Don’t sit around waiting for somebody else to make you happy. Happy is a do-it-yourself kind of thing.

* Be true to yourself and to what you want out of life. Broken hearts heal, but broken dreams don’t.

* Make your own choices, but don’t forget – you’re the one who’ll have to live with them.

* Take chances now and then. Chance is just another way to say that life is waiting to open a door for you.

* Forgive others, and when you need to, forgive yourself. See the good all around you, even if you have to squint sometimes.

* Love who you are, and know that you are loved. Always, always. You are loved.

Maybe, Maybe Not

2009-07-14T13:38:00.002-04:00

While running to Target on my lunch break, I may or may not have been car dancing in the Momobile to Wild Cherry's Play That Funky Music - with the windows down and sunroof open.

Summer Fun

2009-07-08T20:05:00.002-04:00

What a great past couple of days!! First, we started the holiday weekend with a day at the lake. Then Monday and Tuesday my daughter and I headed to Great Wolf Lodge to meet up with my college girlfriends, Heather & Kim, and their children and other family members. We had a GREAT time!! Two full days at a water park will wear you out! I am so thankful that I was able to spend time with the girls and that our children know each other. Who would have thought back when we were 20 and doing crazy things that our children would be hanging out together!!

Good Times

2009-07-05T11:05:00.007-04:00

Perfect day to celebrate the 4th of July. Today is a rainy day but I am thankful for that because this is one tired family . . . a day at the lake and fireworks at night make for tired kids!!

The boats starting to line up to watch the fireworks. We had the perfect spot . . . our friends' house is directly across from where the fireworks are put off.

Jessica anxiously waiting for the fireworks (in between texting her bf - I'm surprised her cell phone isn't in her hand in this picture)

Earlier in the day, swimming in the lake

Love this picture . . . not a care in the world as she jumps off the dock

Aren't they cute?!!

Hope you had just as great of a 4th of July!

4th of July

2009-07-03T16:25:00.002-04:00

Happy 4th of July!! I hope that everyone has a safe and wonderful 4th! We are headed to friends who have a home on the lake and host a yearly 4th of July party - can't wait!!

Market Tote Giveaway!

2009-06-24T11:42:00.003-04:00

Is this not the cutest tote?!! Head over to Monogram Chick right now and enter her contest to win it!!

Hmm . . .

2009-06-24T09:26:00.003-04:00

Is it sad that I'm excited that (1) I get to leave work early today (daughter has an ortho appt.) and (2) I'm treating myself to Wendy's for lunch. It's the little things in life!!

I love a good tag!

2009-06-19T12:05:00.012-04:00

Brittany Ann at Living in the Moment has given me the Honest Scrap Award!! I have to list 10 honest-to-goodness facts about myself - I hope none of my truths are too bad!

1. When I was in high school, I worked for my parents’ company. As I was pulling into the parking spot next to my dad’s pickup truck (I had a Z28 . . yes, we’re talking the 80s), I cut the turn too close and my passenger door met dad’s rear bumper. Not a pretty sight – made a HUGE dent in my door. I didn’t tell my parents what I had done. Weeks later, my mom went to get into my car and saw the damage and wanted to know what had happened. I should have won an Oscar for this performance . . . I acted surprised and said someone must have hit my car at the mall!! They never knew what really happened until years later and then they just laughed. (It seems Brittany Ann and I have something in common with cars and high school)

2. I sometimes will hide purchases from the hubby. C’mon, who doesn’t do this?!!!!

3. I wish I had a passion for something. Some are passionate about exercising, a hobby, their job . . . I’ve got nothing. My job pays the bills, I enjoy exercising when I do it, but I just don’t love it and can’t seem to find a hobby to fall in love with.

4. In my early 20s, my boyfriend and I jumped the fence at my townhouse complex to swim in the pool late night. It was short lived . . . the police arrived.

5. I really wish we were taking a week vacation to the beach. Due to things out of my control, it’s not happening this summer.

6. I want to move further South. If I had to do it all over again, once I was out of college I would have moved to my dream town to start life. Once you are married with kids, it’s not so easy to pick up and move.

7. Being a stepmom is really hard.

8. I love reality TV and mindless beach reads.

9. I’m a magazineaholic – I have stacks to read!!

10. I miss the side of town I had to move from when I married hubby. I moved to his side of town which is just across the river from where I lived, but I didn’t know where anything was!! I had a meltdown the second week we were married . . . . trying to unpack my things and find places for everything in his house and learn my way around town . . . major meltdown. I think hubby probably thought he married a crazy person there for a second.

Now who else wants to play and be a victim?!! I tag Tammy, Heather, Surf Girl, and Carolina Girl to play.

Good Book

2009-06-14T20:53:00.002-04:00

If you like the show "Ghost Whisperer" and you love the South, especially Charleston, SC, then check out the book "The House on Tradd Street" by Karen White. I am in the middle of reading it and it's pretty good - a great lay by the pool read!!

Good luck with that

2009-06-11T08:21:00.004-04:00

Hubby's house is on the market. It's only been 2 weeks so we're not desparate (yet). Had our first offer on the house. This is what they offered:

Wanted to move in July 1 (yep, they wanted us out in 3 weeks and we were actually willing to make it happen. The house we want is vacant so it could be done)
Then wanted to rent from us from July 1 to October 1 so that they could take advantage of Obama's 3 year new homeowner rebate (so basically we'd be carrying 2 mortgages and hoping and praying that they didn't screw us, but we were again willing to do this and our lender had already checked to make sure we would qualify)
Offered $14,000 below the asking price
Wanted $5,000 in closing costs
Offered $10 for my washer/dryer

Are you people smoking crack or something???? Sure, and why don't I help pack up your house and move you too!! Geesh!! Uh, that would be a big fat NO!! And good luck finding someone who will do all that for you!

Awesome Giveaway!

2009-06-05T21:24:00.002-04:00

Hurry! Living in the Moment is hosting an awesome giveaway!

Stainless Steel Appliances

2009-06-05T08:48:00.003-04:00

Do you love them or hate them?? I love the look of them, but are they a pain in the butt to keep clean? I think I'd go crazy if there were fingerprints all over. The house that we really like is without a refrigerator. The stove and dishwasher are both black. Do we go ahead and purchase a stainless steel fridge with the plan to later replace the stove and dishwasher to stainless steel or we do purchase a black refrigerator and keep everything black?

Cross your fingers

2009-06-04T11:31:00.002-04:00

and your toes!!!! We officially put hubby's house on the market a week and a half ago. A teacher came by Sunday and loved it, but doesn't have her contract yet with the county where she teaches and she needs to be able to show her contract before her lender will loan her the money. We have another showing today and tomorrow . . . please keep your fingers and toes crossed that someone buys it soon!!! It's a great house, just too small for us. When we got married, I sold my townhouse and had to find places in Hubby's house to put my stuff - it was very frustrating at times!!! Now we want to buy "our" house and I can't wait!! We have found one that we like, but would like to have a contract on hubby's house before making an offer on that house. I don't understand why a house built in 2004 and at the price point they are asking for it, doesn't have granite countertops!!! We've been really surprised by the lack of nice kitchens. This kitchen is a good size with lots of cabinets, but down the road I want to replace the countertops with granite. Keep those fingers crossed!!!

I'd Rather Be Here

2009-06-02T08:35:00.005-04:00

Happy Anniversary Hubby!! I'd rather be here where this picture was taken . . . on the porch of Poogan's Porch in Charleston, South Carolina on our honeymoon, enjoying Southern food, walking the streets of Charleston and hanging out with you!!

Saturday

2009-05-30T14:55:00.003-04:00

It's 80s and sunny.

I should be laying poolside reading a good book.

Why am I stuck inside cleaning the house??

How do you guys deal with cleaning the house/chores once the awesome weather hits?!!!! I don't want to spend a part of every weekend cleaning.

Picture Posting Question

2009-05-27T09:32:00.001-04:00

Is there a way to post photographs when you just have a hard copy of the picture?

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!

2009-05-22T11:07:00.001-04:00

I hope everyone has a wonderful and fun Memorial Day weekend!! Thanks to all who have served our country (thanks hubby!).

I am super excited that the summer is finally here!!

Be Still My Heart

2009-05-15T08:34:00.004-04:00

Meet Louie . . . is he not just the cutest little guy?!!! See that tennis shoe lying there with him? That's mine. He would sneak into the room I was staying in at Cindy's house in Mobile, carry my shoe down the hall (how he did that I don't know because the shoe is just about as big as he is - he's a little Boston Terrier), and snuggle with my shoe on his bed. He never chewed on my shoe or messed it up, just wanted to snuggle with it. I'm surprised the smell didn't drive him away!!! Cindy said it's because he loves me :-) When her husband passed away unexpectedly 2 years ago, Richard's boots were by the door where Richard had left them. Louie would take one of Richard's boots and snuggle with it. What a sweet little guy.

Funk

2009-05-14T13:45:00.003-04:00

Man, I am in a funk right now that even I don't like myself. Do you ever go through a funk where you say things that aren't very nice and that you wouldn't normally say? My hubby is usually the one on the receiving end :-( This is the part of my father I inherited and fight with to keep it suppressed . . . it's a nasty beast at times.

Just Wondering . . .

2009-05-13T13:55:00.002-04:00

While Kate is traveling city to city promoting her book, and Jon is hanging out with a 23 year old female in the middle of the night, who the heck is watching their 8 kids???? And I'm sorry, I know Kate seems like she is a bitch, but honestly a 23 year old?? C'mon Jon. You take any mother with 8 kids and compare her to a 23 year old girl and gee, who do you think will be more "fun" to hang out with?? Give the 23 year old 8 kids to take care, a house to clean, finances to balance and we'll see how much fun she still is. Give me a break. And what really gets me is now my 12 year old daughter who use to enjoy watching the show is asking me questions as to what is going on with Jon & Kate and the "other woman." Great.

Mongrammed Beach Bag Giveaway!

2009-05-12T13:34:00.001-04:00

Check out Mongrams and Mayhem for a too cute monogrammed beach bag giveaway!! Hurry, it ends Friday!

Mullet What????!!

2009-05-06T13:37:00.011-04:00

While I was in Mobile 2 weeks, I attended my first ever "Mullet Toss" and had my first Bushwacker drink (my life is now complete!). When my friend Cindy said we were going to a Mullet Toss, I thought what the ?? How are you going to throw a guy with a mullet hairdo?!! I had no idea there was a FISH called a mullet!! So we headed to FloraBama, along with thousands of other folks, and watched contestants throw mullets from the Florida state line on the beach into Alabama - it was hilarious!!! The weather was awesome so we sat there, watched mullets being tossed, drank bushwackers and beers and got a little bit of sun - life is good!!

Great friends . . .
Mullet being tossed into Alabama . . .

The crowds . . .

Tag, You're It!

2009-05-04T11:57:00.007-04:00

Another fun tag!

1. What is your current obsession? Blogs!
2. Which item of clothing do you wear most often? Dresses (no hose with cute summer shoes)
3. What's for dinner? Leftover Rigatoni Al Forno
4. What are you listening to? Country music radion station
5. Say something about the one who tagged you. Her blog is an inspiration - I hope some of it rubs off on me! I think if we lived near one another, we'd be great friends!
6. Favorite vacation spots? Anywhere warm, sandy with blue water
7. What am I reading right now? Paula Deen's book and several magazines that I've gotten behind on
8. Four words to describe myself: Friendly, Outgoing, Organized, Planner
9. Guilty pleasure? Shopping
10. First spring thing to do? Open the windows and air out the house.

Now I will pass this fun questionnaire onto...
DiehardDallasfan