Little Lady

Look who landed right on Dukey's hand and then flew over to my window!! I'm passing on our good luck to Y-O-U!!!

Love, Rosie

I stay up reeeaally late when I get into a book! Love, Rosie is the story of two best friends, a boy and a girl. They write letters back and forth to each other and the book is written in the form of letters and online chat rooms. They are both secretly in love with each other, and their secrets are not exposed until they are 50 years old! Great story! I am making a promise to myself that I am going to pass on all of my books because, well, my bookshelf is a little full! So... who wants it??

It's Hereditary

So, I told you Galibo used to dress Bubba & I up to get a laugh of her own. Guess what?? I blame this one on her!

Pot of Gold

Speaking of rainbows, look who was the pot of gold at the end of mine!! Cheezy, I know! I had to do it!!

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

OK OK, so I know this post is reeeally super late! For Halloween, we went to Dukey's sister's house! It was there that I saw the most precious little girl dressed as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz! Growing up, I was Dorothy every year minus the first year, where Galibo dressed me up in this ridiculous costume as a clown. My little face was covered in paint and I even had triangles painted on my above and below my eyes! I wore a hidious bright orange wig, and I still accuse Galibo of getting a laugh at my expense! Worse than wearing the costume itself, scrubbing the paint off my face was the worst! What were you guys for Halloween??

Spotted: Kermit the Frog

We went to Dukey's nephew's football game!! It was so much fun!!! They even had the students parade in their Halloween costumes on the field!! Can you spot Kermie?? HINT: He's the bright green one!

Books-A-Million

I have been going to Books-A-Million for a long time! They have this clearance section for books on the cheap-o, that I definitely thought was buzz-worthy! Most of the books retail for under $6! They rotate the books that are in this section each month, so the selection never gets old! Hooray for cheap books! Nothing irks me more than paying $20+ for a book I am going to read once! Where do you get your books? Do you check out or do you break into your piggy bank??

Coffee..On the go!

Oh, yes they did it!!!! Starbucks has created a new coffee on-the-go!! They come in little packets (like crystal light packets or something)! All you do is add some hot water and... PRESTO! It comes in Columbian (medium) and Italian (extra bold) roasts! Neat-o! You can also purchase a mug that holds the packets, so you can take them wherever you go! This product would be easy for anyone to use if you drink as much coffee as I do! Mine is definitely getting some use at, say, a certain Dukey's apartment... where there is never any coffee! Can you believe that??

Party Hardy

My family and friends got to celebrate the engagement of our wittle boy, Triple Dip, and our BLC!! Oooey! It was fun, fun! Some very gracious family friends threw a party at the hanger and we also had a shower! BLC got loads of kitchen necessities, and we had a ball! I was so glad to see them and am so, so happy for them! Congrats to you both again! So happy we could celebrate together!

My Little Cookie

So, Oprah answered all of my questions the other day about what to do with my booty! She announced that she found her new favorite jeans for her booty! Being a big-bootied girl, I love that there are now designer jeans to fit me! What kind of blogger would I be if I didn't let you in on this secret?? These jeans were designed by Cookie Johnson,with just the right amount of give! Aren't they cute??

Something Borrowed, Something Blue

These books were recommended to me over and over again, and I have read them over and over again! Emily Giffin tells a story all about a true friendship, even through some tough times! The two main girls in these books share everything, but the tsunami of friendship overtakes them. It all goes south when one of the girls finds out her "something borrowed" is her fiance!! Hysterical, practical, and all about true love! What could be better?! Definitely a must-read!

Cold Front Comin' In

Remember how I told you that you needed a "signature trench"?? Well, you really need it...now! I absolutely loathe winter clothes. I think they were invented just to add about 20 lbs. to everyone! If you feel the same as me, you have to try out this peacoat from Tulle. Amazing. Inexpensive. Cute as a button! You can find them at any of your local boutiques, just in time for winter! AND they come in every color of the rainbow!!

Peek-A-Boo

So... I got to babysit again after a loooong break! Poor little SC had the sniffles and a cough, so she had to stay home from preschool! Before you feel sorry for her, don't worry, she had no trouble at all keeping me busy! She hid from me all day (all I had to do to get her back was lay in the floor and...BOOM! Bomb dropping right on my stomach with a running start)!! Of course, this was followed by A LOT of laughter (she loves it when I get hurt)! We also ran laps around the house after the consumption of A. Capri Sun(s) yes, there was more than one, and B. my chocolate meal replacement bar I discovered was eaten by the smear of chocolate all over her face! WOW, what a day! Let's just say I'm not going to have any trouble going to sleep tonight!

Go Shawty, It's Your Birthday!

I know this is a little late, but I have been visiting with the Galebo for her birthday!! We went out to dinner and had a girls' night watching the best T.V. shows! Galebo, you are the best mommy I could ever ask for and I hope you had SO MUCH fun on your birthday! I'm so glad I got to spend it with you!!!

Some More Thanks

I thought this was important enough to deserve it's own post! Thank you, thank you, thank you a million times over to Dukey's mom and dad! They kept Noah again the entire weekend while we were out of town!! They are so special to me and I am forever grateful for not having to board Noah up with all the big dogs! I know he had a TON of fun because he has been asleep ever since! I will never be able to repay you enough for all that you do!!

Giving Thanks

Every day, I am learning more and more how important good friends are! I am very blessed to have some of the best friends on the planet! This weekend, Dukey and I made our way to T-town to see our long lost friends and go to our first Alabama game this year!! Can you believe that?? I can't! My big sister graciously opened up her home to us and for that, I am very thankful! Y'all are the BEST! On Friday, we went out to eat at KOBE (my first time) and on Saturday, biggy cooked awesome tailgating food and we went off to the game! Biggy also went to all the trouble to get Dukey and me tickets to the game! Thank you, thank you for a wonderful weekend and for being so dependable! Sleepover at my APT next time! haha

Buh-Bye BBM!

I know my friends/family are going to be super-t.o.ed at me, but I chose the iPhone! Thanks for your helpful comments! I figure it was worth it to rid myself of the wonderful BBM for the iPhone! So to all my BB friends/family, you have to call me now if you want to chat or you can still text me!!

The End of My Relationship With Dukey

I have the funniest story you have heard all day. Dukey has threatened to break up with me for telling it, but I told him I simply could not deprive my friends and family of this hilarity. So this weekend when Dukey was visiting, we were awake at say, 3 a.m., at which "the incident" took place. We were bored out of our minds and sitting in my living room. Dukey then begins to tell me how in high school, he could jump off things really softly. Did I care? Obviously not. Did he care that I didn't care? Absolutely not. I have this chest below my window in which I put spare blankets and pillows. Dukey climbs onto and says "watch this and then you'll believe me!" So he preps himself... And jumps!! Two seconds later, KABLAM!!!!! I seriously thought my apartment building was going to collapse. And Dukey is on the ground... whining about something. When he jumped off, his big toe bent under and snap, crackle, popped! When I went over to him to see if he was okay, he looked at me and said, "I really can do it. I just messed up. Seriously though, I can do it!!!" His toe turned bright red and swelled up. He laid down on my couch and I got him an ice pack (needless to say, I had so much trouble getting the ice because I was laughing so hard). For the next hour, I heard all about the fact that he really could jump quietly. To this day, he is still trying to convince me of such! I did feel sorry for him, but it was just too funny not to laugh! So here it is, I am probably officially kicked to the curb after this post. Oh, what a blogger will do for her viewers!

Premier!!!

Just in case you didn't know, the premier of The Girls Next Door premiers TONIGHT!!! Sure, I'm skeptical about the "new girls" and all! Holly, Bridget, and Kendra will always be my "girls next door" but I figure I have to give it a chance, right?? I mean, the "old three" were the reasons why I started watching it in the first place but I have to admit, the show is entertaining! It's always interesting to me to be able to watch the way other people live who are sooooo different from me! Don't judge, Haters! Although, I have to admit that it was not easy finding a pic of these three fully clothed! Maybe I should be re-thinking this...

iPhone vs. Blackberry

So my plan is up with AT&T!! Yahoo!! I have been thinking about switching sides and caving for an Apple! I have an iPod touch and love it, but I also love my crackberry!! I am also kind of skeptical about the touch screen! I need your thoughts!!! So tell me, which fruit do you crave??

Smashing Pumpkins

Don't worry, I didn't smash a pumpkin on a car like the poor cantaloupe... But I did carve one!!! It was the perfect activity to get ready for F-A-L-L! Dukey's is on the left, mine on the right, and Noey's in the middle! What do you think?? P.S. Don't you think my little punkin did a good job on his baby one?? And I will dispose of these properly :)

OH, Baby Baby!

OK, so I know this is a liiiiittle late BUT... My long-time friend and old dance teacher, KelBel, gave birth to her first child on September 21!!! Baby Megyn was born at 10:05 p.m. at 7 lbs. 63 oz. and was 19 inches long!! Congrats to my good friends, I can't wait to meet her!!!

L.A. Candy

Have I read it? Yes. Am I a teensy bit embarrassed? Yup. Should you read it? Ooooh yeah! OK, so what if I read it before class and when people ask me what I am reading, I close it upside down so they can't see the cover?? Mind your own bee's wax! Lauren Conrad's book about an L.A. Newbsy who is asked if she wants to be the star of a reality TV show. Fact or Fiction? The jury's still out! Next on the list: Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol (yes, I know book titles are supposed to be underlined but I can't figure out how to do it)!!!

Need a laugh?

L.O.L.


Sooo Danny Zuko


Posh?


Well, hot dog!

evolution.of.smooth.

This shaving cream was recommended to me by Tini... And I am obsessed!! Coming from a person who shaves her legs every day in the shower and it grows back 5 seconds later when I get chill bumps, it works!! It protects against nicks and bumps.. Perfect for winter! The vanilla bliss scent is my favorite, but it also comes in island blue, lavender jasmine and pomegranate raspberry! How fun! It retails at Target for $11.99 for a pack of three and individually sold for about $3! Works like a charm!

... Really, Jon?

From Jon Gosselin's Twitter account:

Maddy is a b***h sometimes, right?
1:13 AM Aug 6th from web

Wow. Sorry about that last update guys. I found out the hard way that Hailey, alcohol and twitter shouldn't be mixed. I love all my kids.
4:11 PM Aug 6th from web

... My definition of class! Obviously Hailey, alcohol, and anything shouldn't be mixed...

Fun Family Visit

Guess who I got to see?? Ok, OK I'll tell you... The most precious baby in the entire world! Little ML was such a big girl! And guess what?! She was LAUGHING!!! Cutest thing I have EVER seen! It was so hard to visit with the rest of my family with this cutie patootie on our hands! Needless to say, she stole the show... Hands down! We also looked at bridesmaid dresses AND I got to see the bLiNg!!!! So gorgeous!! Thank you for letting me come hang out.. I love you all! Hope to see you soon!

5 Fall Must-Haves!!

1. A signature trench.


2. A fabulous pair of flats.


3. Cowboy Boots. Always.


4. A rainbow of pashminas and/or cardigans.


5. Rosebud Salve. Always and forever. Never goes out of style.


What makes you fall for fall??

Kate + 8 - Jon = Cancelled!

Avid watcher of the show, Jon and Kate Plus 8 and follower of the parental units on twitter over here! Ashamed? A little. As most of you have probably heard, Jon cancelled the show, Kate Plus 8 claiming that his children were "unsafe". Wowee, what a time to start being a parent! Sorry for the vent but in my personal opinion, Jon is a lousy excuse for a man, let alone a father. Kate does everything for the kids and while I admit she may be a little self-absorbed, at least she is being an appropriate model for the kids. Funny that I talk about them like we're old friends! I hope you don't get as irked about "the stars" as I do!