life with the lipman's

The Good Things

2010-08-27T14:04:00.003-05:00

My Drew does not have class tonight, so we are spending the evening making a yummy dinner, sipping on delicious wine, and snuggling while watching a movie.

could
not
be
more
excited
!!!

I hope that your Friday night is filled with all the good things!
(we heart it)

Happy 1st and Meal Planning Monday

2010-08-23T09:36:00.008-05:00

Well today is the first day of school!!! For me, that means crazy traffic outside our neighborhood (joy), but for a ton of my sweet friends, it means starting a new year, with new kiddos, challenges and joys. I would like to give a shout out to my precious little sister who starts student teaching today! Your first day outfit is just precious and I know that you are going to be absolutely fabulous and the kids are just going to adore you! A few more special shout outs to my loves Em and Jewels! Both pros at first days by now, but I wish you both a very special and stress-free first day (if there can be such a thing). I can't wait to hear all of your cute student stories, so remember them all! After hearing stories and experiencing all of the hard work that my sweet friends willingly do day in and day out, I have to tell you, it takes a very special person to be a teacher! If my future kids have teachers that are half the teacher that all of you are I will feel so blessed! Love you each so very much! Cheers to a wonderful year!

On another note, my momma starts her new job today! The Lord has blessed her with an amazing opportunity that we have been praying about for almost a year now. He is so good! I could not be more excited for you mom and can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for you as you begin this new journey!

And now onto meal planning (I WILL be better at posting these!):

Monday - Taco Soup (recipe from Em) with chips and homemade salsa

Tuesday - Pesto Shrimp Pasta with salad and bread

Wednesday - Yolanda's Famous Chicken with squash and zucchini

Thursday - Chicken Pasta Salad with Cantaloupe

Friday - Fish Tacos with Black Bean and Corn Salsa (minus the mayo, yuck!)

Saturday - Date Night Out

And A Happy Friday To You!

2010-08-13T09:10:00.012-05:00

It's Friday! It's Friday! It's Friday! To celebrate Friday's arrival I stopped and got myself my favorite Starbucks drink this morning on my way into the office...however when I took my first delicious sip as I was walking into our building, I realized it wasn't my drink...huge let down. It's ok (white mocha from what the label tells me) ,but not what my taste buds were expecting. Bummer.

This evening, at 5:55 to be exact, Nat and I are off to see our precious college roomie in her new hometown San Antonio! We are going to live it up in true girlie fashion (like we do best)...San Marcus outlet malls, sushi, laying out poolside, cocktails, mexican food, and probably some more shopping. AND Em gets to debut her new precious little home! Absolutely can't wait!

I hope that everyone has the most fabulous weekend!

Time To Hit The Books

2010-08-12T15:54:00.010-05:00

(we heart it)

I have never been good at keep a journal or diary...(and you are thinking, obviously Jen because you blog "maybe" once every other month) :) but I am going to strrrriiive to be better. My precious newly married sister just started an adorable little blog (stop over and welcome her!) and so she has inspired me to do a better job at documenting our lives through this little blog here.

I just wanted to take a moment to give a little shout out to my amazing husband. He is going back to school to get his MBA in Accounting and officially starts back one week from today! Not only will he be going back to school, but he will be working full time as well for the next two years. In my mind, that makes him absolutely positively amazing! I could not be more proud of my man and the desire that he has to provide for our family. I have promised to do everything I can to make his transition of going back to school a huge success....making flash cards, sitting by his side while he studies, quizzing him before tests, making special study treats...basically anything that he needs...as long as it's not ME going back to school :) Drew, I love you with my whole heart and could not be more stinkin proud of you! Cheers to a great first semester!

All Packed And Ready To Go

2010-07-28T09:51:00.002-05:00

(we heart it)

...see my baby sister in Lubbock!!! A woohoo! I absolutely positively could not be more excited to see her beautiful face, precious little home, and watch her in action as the newest and cutest little wifey in town!

A Few Of My Favorite Things

2010-07-19T14:22:00.005-05:00

From one of my favorite places!

Except I use mine to hold my favorite little pieces of jewelry!

Almond Biscotti...THE most amazing smelling candle!

My sister got these as a gift at one of her showers and I instantly fell in love! Precious precious measuring cups!

Currently on my "want" list!

Got this for my sister's new kitchen...but think I may need one too!

The Lipman's Are Alive!

2010-07-19T11:36:00.004-05:00

Has it really been FOUR months since my last post?! Ridiculous! We have just had a liiiittttttle bit going on that has kept me busy...home improvements and decorating, wedding showers, lingerie shower, bach party, bridal luncheon, rehearsal dinner, MY BABY SISTER'S WEDDING, spending as much time with sister as humanly possible before she moved, craziness at work, a work trip to Las Vegas turned into a long weekend with my honey to celebrate our three year anniversary, getting Drew ready to go back to school next month, a trip to Colorado...etc. etc. I promise to update on all things soon, but to tide all of my readers over (haha all three of you), a picture of Drew and I in Las Vegas!

Miss you blog world!

Meal Planning Monday

2010-03-09T08:52:00.002-06:00

Monday: Pizza cups and salad

Tuesday: Soft Tacos with black beans, chips and homemade salsa

Wednesday: Shrimp Scampi with green beans and corn

Thursday: Garlic Lime Chicken Breasts with corn and salad

Friday: Out for Beth's birthday

Saturday: Jen out of town, so hubs is on his own

Sunday: Baked Chicken Parmesan with wheat noodles, brocolli, and garlic bread

Meal Planning Monday

2010-03-01T09:37:00.005-06:00

I have been a bad blogger lately...must...be...better! Lots to update on and pictures to share! But for now, our meals for the week!

Monday: Grilled cheese sandwiches and soup (I have to go to the store after work, so tonight we are doing a quick and easy meal)

Tuesday: Going out for Mexican food with the Lipmans and Fitzgeralds

Wednesday: Baked Chicken Parmesan with wheat noodles and salad

Thursday: Tilapia with corn and green beans

Friday: Girls night/Boys night

Saturday: Brown Sugar Chicken with brown rice and broccoli

Sunday: Chicken Enchiladas with pinto beans and rice

I'm Two Today!

2010-02-23T10:20:00.003-06:00

Hi. My name is Bo Lipman and I am TWO years old today! Happy happy birthday to me!

I absolutely can't believe that our little guy is already two years old! It's hard to imagine what our life was like without him! Love you little man!

Happy birthday to you!

Meal Planning Monday

2010-02-16T10:35:00.004-06:00

On Tuesday! Behind...story of my life these past few weeks!

Monday: Chili with baked Tostitos

Tuesday: Grilled Cheese and soup (will be a late work evening, so needed something simple)

Wednesday: Not sure...going to be another late evening at the office, so it might just be a "fend for yourself" kind of night

Thursday: Spicy Mexican Chicken with veggies and homemade salsa

Friday: Brown Sugar Chicken with brown rice and veggies

Saturday: Date night out

Sunday: Zesty Shrimp and Pasta

Just Another Snowy Day In Dallas!

2010-02-11T08:44:00.004-06:00

I snapped these with my phone as I was leaving for work this morning. The snow is absolutely beautiful!!! I can not believe how much winter white we have been getting this year! It is just crazy! While I am a huge fan of the snow, Bo is not. He will not have it. It gets quiet interesting trying to get that little boy to go outside!

On a separate note, I have been a horrible blogger lately! I have a huge project at work and won't be finished with it until mid next week....so until then!

Canton Treasures

2010-02-01T13:55:00.004-06:00

Yesterday Jewels and I made an impromptu trip to Canton to browse. Neither of us were searching for anything specific, but we were in need of a girls day, and Canton is one of our favorite ways to do girls day! I got two white shabby plates and two place mats for our kitchen table. In a few short months (praise the Lord!) we are going to be getting a new kitchen table, so these will look even better on it! I love the country/shabby feel that it brings to the kitchen!

Every time that we go to Canton we always see necklaces displayed on crosses, and I always think that it is just too precious! So when I got home yesterday, I grabbed my cross that was not being used (it was sitting in the dining room with all of my other items that are "waiting to be placed" or packed away) and went upstairs and created my own!! What do you think?!

(please excuse the picture quality...these pictures were snapped on my iPhone as I ran out the door this morning)

Meal Planning Monday

2010-02-01T10:58:00.004-06:00

Monday: Chicken, Mushroom, & Onion Quesadillas and Homemade Salsa

Tuesday: Manny's with the Lipman's

Wednesday: Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with baked beans and chips - Mom & Dad are coming over for dinner

Thursday: Grilled Chicken with Basil and Mozzarella with veggies and salads

Friday: Sister is in town, so either dinner at mom and dads, or out with the family

Saturday: Sister is in town, so either dinner at mom and dads, or out with the family

Sunday: SUPER BOWL! Have not planned my snacks and meals yet for the game

Newlyweds

2010-01-29T08:49:00.004-06:00

Beth and Travis' photographer posted some pictures from their wedding! This is one of my absolute favs! Check out the rest on their photographers blog.

Happy married bliss you two!

{photo cred: ee photography}

YUM

2010-01-28T15:55:00.003-06:00

On what has turned into a cold and rainy afternoon, I am SO glad that Chili is cooking up at home in my Crock Pot! There is nothing better than a warm bowl of chili on a dreary day. I got the recipe from Mrs. Paige and I can't wait to try it! One hour stands between me and a snuggle night with my boys...

Chili Recipe from Paige
1 lb. lean ground beef*
1 16-oz. can chili beans (Bush's makes a good kind)
2 16-oz. cans diced tomatoes (I look for ones that are garlic/onion flavored or spicy)
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. cumin
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
Salt and pepper liberally to taste

Simmer in crock pot for 8 hours. Add 1/2 cup water if you like it a little liquidy. (It will look very chunky when you first make it, but will cook up a lot of juice.) Add seasonings or subtract to taste. Serve with crushed crackers, cheddar cheese, onions or whatever you like!

*I used turkey instead of beef, I'll let you know how it turns out!

Facelift!

2010-01-28T08:31:00.010-06:00

New blog design coming soon from Penny Lane Designs! Marina is so talented, wonderful to work with, and is such a sweetheart! Head on over to her site...you are sure to find a design that you can't live without!

Meal Planning Monday and Good Morning Jillian!

2010-01-25T15:03:00.007-06:00

Monday: King Ranch Chicken, Corn, Salad, Hawaiian Rolls

Tuesday: Garlic/Butter/Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Wednesday: Chili

Thursday: Tilapia with veggies

Friday: Lasagna Roll-Ups (didn't get to these last week) and Salad

Saturday: Dinner out!

Sunday: Left Over's

I have to say, meal planning has really helped me enjoy cooking more! Each day I am prepared with what I am going to cook each evening, rather than getting home after a long day of work and then trying to decide what to cook. I go to the store on the weekends, so all "quick trips" during the week are eliminated, which is fabulous! We are eating healthier, and I enjoy searching for new recipes! Yeah for meal planning!

Project for tonight - Organizing my recipe book!

...I woke up to her this morning, and she kicked my butt. Getting back on track with doing this DVD on the mornings that I am not at the gym.

Walk Down Memory Lane....

2010-01-22T10:13:00.005-06:00

With all the wedding festivities and wedding planning going on around me, I decided to take a stroll through our wedding album! Our wedding day was more than I could have imagined, and best of all, the Lord blessed me with an amazing husband! :) Click here to see a few of my favorites from our wedding day! My roomies and I all got married in the same year...take a look at our wedding day pictures together! It was so special to get to live together, plan together, and celebrate our special day together! I love you girls and you are so very special to me!

Sean and Mellie's Engagement Pictures

2010-01-20T11:54:00.011-06:00

Over Christmas break Sean and Mellie has their engagement pictures taken and they could NOT have turned out MORE ADORABLE! Below are a few of my favs! Click here to see them all!

{photo cred: Caleb F Photography}

Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald!

2010-01-20T11:16:00.004-06:00

Well, it's official....Beth and Travis are MARRIED! The weekend went off without a hitch and everything was just beautiful! I didn't get as many pictures as I would have liked (off being a bridesmaid and dancing my little heart out), but below are the ones that I did get! Enjoy! As soon as the rest of their pictures are posted on their photographers website I will add the link.

Meal Planning Monday

2010-01-19T11:53:00.005-06:00

After a weekend FULL of wedding festivities and house guests, I sat down yesterday to do my meal planning and then hit up the grocery store.

Monday: Chicken Tortilla Soup with chips and salsa

Tuesday: Dinner at The Fitzgerald's

Wednesday: Cornbread Taco Casserole

Thursday: Lime Garlic Chicken, broccoli, and corn

Friday: Taco Salad

Saturday: Date night out!

Sunday: Lasagna Roll-Ups and salad

Fitzgerald Wedding Weekend!

2010-01-14T14:44:00.005-06:00

My sister-in-law and very soon to be brother-in-law get married THIS WEEKEND! And I absolutely positively can not wait!

Stay tuned for details and pictures to come next week!

Birthday Girl

2010-01-13T09:05:00.006-06:00

This little one has her first birthday coming up very soon! Since our sweet friends live in Houston, I keep up with Cadence on her momma's blog and love seeing all of the cute pictures of her growing up!

I sent her these for her birthday! I think they are the most precious little things ever! Order yours here.

Productive...I Think So!

2010-01-11T15:14:00.008-06:00

In an effort to make good on some of my resolutions for 2010, I purchased this fabulous planner and it came in the mail at the end of last week. I am in l-o-v-e with it and how organized I already feel with it in my bag! Of course ours says "the lipmans" on the cover! Get yours here.
At lunch today, I went and bought these....

(Mimosas For Mr. & Mrs., Sweet Heart, Alone At Last...even though they look pretty similar in the pictures above, they are very different shades on the nail)

So I have not mastered the skill of painting my nails to where they look fabulous (too many years of being spoiled with mani's where I didn't have to??!), so I tend to stick to lighter colors for my finger nails so they look more professionally done :)

Also, went down to College Station this weekend to help sister register. We got up bright an early Saturday morning, drove to The Woodlands, and knocked out Bed Bath & Beyond and Pottery Barn. We had SO much fun and were SO very productive, but it was a LONG day! Even though I tried to warn sister, she could not believe how long it took to pick out little kitchen gadgets and everything you "think" you "might" need for the future house that you have never lived in. Oh registry, how fun you are! Looking forward to her showers now where she will get all of her great stuff!

I have not had a chance to do my "Meal Planning Monday" yet since I was out of town this weekend, but hope to get to it tonight!

Happy New Year!

2010-01-07T13:01:00.014-06:00

I absolutely can not believe that it is 2010! I remember Y2K (as it was refereed) like it was yesterday...so hard to believe that here we sit TEN years later, and hard to believe that I was a mere sixteen years old then! My how time flies when you are having fun!! As I warmly embrace 2010, here are a few things that I hope to accomplish and strive to be better at (in no particular order):

-I want to be a better cook and I want to enjoy cooking! I started off the week right by sitting down last Saturday morning and planning out my meals for the week, then hit the grocery store mid-morning to pick everything up that I would need. So far this week I have made Salsa Chicken on Monday night, BBQ Ribs in the crock pot on Tuesday night, and Talapia last night. I think I may start "meal planning Monday's" on my blog to keep me accountable!

-Read more books...on the deck right now I have "The Boy In The Stripped Pajamas", "Sheet Music", and "The Abs Diet". After those I would like to read "Dear John" and "For Women Only". I got sucked into the Twilight series last year and I would LOVE to find a series that I would love just as much. Any suggestions?

-Work out on a consistent basis. I always have the best of intentions and do well for a while, then just totally suck for a while. I need and want to be consistent so that I can lose the 10 lbs that I would like to! My goal - work out before work on Tuesday and Thursday mornings before work and then on the weekend. The idea of getting ready at the gym is not totally appealing, but it's nice in the locker room and a girls got to do what a girls got to do, right?! Time to get serious!!!

-Keep my nails painted. I do good with my toes, need to work on keeping my fingers painted.

-Spend more time with friends and keep up with what's going on in their lives. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, all too often I find that it's been more time than I would have liked since I last talked to my sweet girlfriends!

-Be craftier. (Is that a word?!)

-Drew and I bought a couples devotional book that we will start on Monday. Our goal is to have our couples devotional every day with each other....looking very forward to that special time together!

-Drink more water. I have gotten a ton better, but could defiantly still drink more.

-Make my sisters months of engagement and wedding as special as I can! My goal is to fill it with many special memories and fabulous girlie showers. There is nothing like this special time in her life and I am so excited to share in it with her as her MOH!

-Become more involved in Preston Trail...we love this special church and are so glad that the Lord has placed it in our lives.

-Love on my sweet husband more and make him feel special every single day...can a wife really ever do this enough? I have been blessed with the most wonderful husband and I am so very thankful to call him my love!

-I would love to travel more and I need/want to get better about traveling in the car. If driving in the car helps me get to visit a place that I have never visited before, I want to be ok with it and excited about it! (silly I know, but I really really dislike traveling in the car for long distances).

-Stay organized. I know it sounds crazy because I use to be an organize freak, but since I have gotten married, I have become less organized/my husband has helped me chill out a bit :). I bought myself a planner that I am carrying around with me in my purse...tried using the iPod, but I guess I'm just an old fashion girl, I love my pen and paper calendar. Here's to keeping up with what's going down in 2010!

-Learn to love red wine. I love white, but can't do red....yet.

Cheer's to a new year!

Where Am I?!

2009-12-29T15:07:00.002-06:00

Seriously, seriously, IT IS SNOWING AGAIN IN DALLAS! This is twice now in ONE WEEK! And I'm not talking a little bit or baby snow flakes...it is snowing HUGE snowflakes (well some of the biggest I've ever seen here anyways) and it's coming down strong! I absolutely can not believe this! It is SO BEAUTIFUL and I am loving every single minute of the beautiful white outside!!! Now, if I could just get out of this office to go play in it with Drew and Bo......

Stay tuned, might be making an early escape!

Christmas Time Is Here!

2009-12-23T13:46:00.002-06:00

Have yourself a very Merry Christmas! I absolutely can not believe that Christmas is just two days away! With the hustle and bustle of moving, two sisters getting married, and just everyday life, Christmas really snuck up on us this year! We are looking very forward to spending time with family and sweet friends over the next few weeks! Merry Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

All our love,
The Lipmans

Skinny Jeans?

2009-12-10T16:32:00.002-06:00

So, I know I am late to the game, but I am contemplating getting a pair of skinny jeans. I am getting some new boots for Christmas, so I really NEED a pair, but every time I try them on all I can think is NO WAY. (might help if I actually tried them on with my boots?) I don't want a pair of designers, because I don't want to pay that much for jeans that could be a passing trend (which I am already late in jumping on board with anyways). Soooo, anyone have a pair that you love that you didn't pay a fortune for? If so, please share!

Public Confession!

2009-12-08T16:11:00.004-06:00

To date, I have only purchased ONE Christmas present.
OH.MY.WORD

Normally at this point, I am done, or at least close to done. Cheers to shopping up until the last minute this year!

Will you be my.....

2009-12-04T10:45:00.016-06:00

When my sister was in town last week for Thanksgiving break, she came over to my house one evening and brought me this adorable cupcake, the sweetest note, and a picture of us when we were little...and asked "WILL YOU BE MY MATRON OF HONOR?" I knew it was coming, after all she was my MOH and is just my dearest friend, but I was just beyond thrilled and so honored when she asked! I absolutely can not wait for these two love birds to unite as one! They are the perfect pair, and I could not be more proud of both of them! I LOVE YOU SISTER and I am SO excited to be your MOH!

Sister just sent me the below pictures of the night that she asked me to be her MOH, I just had to add them! :) (updated 1.8.10)

Will you....

....be my....

...Matron of Honor?! I was just slightly excited :)

Sister found this picture of us from when we were little and said....

"This picture represents us! Sister busy at work taking care of me :) and me off in la la land! oh how I need her!" I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

The future Mr. & Mrs. Townsend the night that they got engaged!

The "bride-to-be" basket that I made for her...

Sister with her Mrs. Townsend hanger! My favorite item in her basket!

My LITTLE sister and me...who is now all grown up and ENGAGED!

Sean & Mellie's Knot Wedding Website

For more pictures from the engagement, click here!

You are going to be the MOST BEAUTIFUL bride ever! I love you so very much and can't wait to be by your side during this exciting time in your life!

We've Moved!

2009-12-02T14:39:00.005-06:00

Check out our cute "we moved" cards, (attached is of course an example and not our actual information) and our first picture in our new home right after we closed! We LOVE our new home!

I am in l-o-v-e

2009-12-01T13:52:00.004-06:00

...with this new antique line at Pottery Barn! I added the napkin rings and bottle opener to my Christmas list today!

Thankful...

2009-11-25T09:03:00.030-06:00

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I decided to make a list of some of the things that I am thankful for. With life moving as fast as it does, all to often, I find that I don't stop long enough to count my blessings as often as I should. Take a moment to appreciate all that you have to be thankful for!

I am thankful for....

-my wonderful, loving, adorably handsome, kind hearted, patient husband

-our precious pup Bo who always brings a smile to my face

-my mom and dad who have always been a rock in my life, and who have shown me what true love looks like

-my best friend, who also happens to be my sister...what a BLESSING!

-my in laws...how wonderful is it to have gotten two more sisters and a mom and dad who love me so very much and have welcomed me into their family

-our new nest! we LOVE our new home!

-a backyard for Bo...it's so nice to open up the door to our backyard for him to go outside rather than taking him down three flights of stairs to walk around the apartment complex for him to go potty

-mellie being engaged! Sean you make her so very happy and that makes me so very happy! I am so thankful that my little sister has found the love of her life!

-silent evenings...it is SO nice not to be able to hear neighbors anymore! We don't miss our little apartment a bit!

-my new washer and dryer that will hold DOUBLE the amount of laundry than my last one did

-a husband who is a wonderful painter! I love my green dining room, gray craft cubby corner, and chocolate art niche! Now that I know that he is such a fabulous painter, I see more color in our future!

-the new church that we have been visiting, Preston Trails. We feel at home there and feel so refreshed and encouraged after we leave each Sunday

-my fabulous girlfriends, each of whom I love very dearly! You each bless my life more than you know and I am so thankful for all of the memories that I have and continue to make with each of you!

-my job and Drew's job. It is a blessing that in this economy both of us still have our jobs and enjoy what we do and who we work with (for the most part) :)

-beth being engaged! Travis we love you! We are so excited for your big day in January!!!

-starbucks...it speaks for itself

-our KING bed! No more kicks or elbows from my husband who flips and flops like a maniac while he sleeps (love you baby!) :)

-spell check, because I am the world's worst speller

-being done with school...I have zero desire to go back. Thankful that Drew does have a desire to go back (to get his MBA). He is a wonderful provider for our family!

-the Friday after Thanksgiving, because that means that we can put up our Christmas tree!

-my pink ruffle flats...I love them and I wear them with everything

-being an Aggie, there is no school better!

-my iPhone...it really is the most handy device ever

-organization, it keeps me sane

-letters in the mail...call me old school, but I still get giddy when I get a little something in the mailbox from a sweet friend

-our Elfa shelving in our master closet! It DOUBLED the amount of space that we have in there and I love it with all of my heart because it makes our closet so very organized and tidy

-storage! everything in our new house has a place of its own and we are no longer busting at the seems like we were in our apartment

-sugar cookies, they are just so delicious and I can't resist them

-root boost, it gives my hair the little bit of body that it has. What can I say, I love big hair

-maggie's candles...BEST smelling candles in the world. Only found in The Woodlands, so I have sister pick me up one every time she goes!

-pictures! I take a ton and love them because they capture memories

...just to name a few! I am so thankful for all that He has blessed me with! What are you thankful for?

Say Hello!

2009-11-24T10:12:00.002-06:00

Kelly over at Fabulous K had a wonderful idea that I decided would be fun. I must admit, I blog hop (and stalk) so I thought this would be a fun way to invite everyone to say hello! Sooo, if you are reading, take a minute to say hi! I would love to stop by your blog as well!

Bursting With Excitement

2009-11-17T14:25:00.006-06:00

So I was waiting until I had everything in order (i.e. pictures uploaded to my computer from my camera) but I didn't get it done last night and I can't hold it in any longer. Soooooo drum roll please...MY SISTER IS ENGAGED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She got engaged this weekend to the absolute love of her life, more details and pictures soon to come, I promise!

On another note, I went to Starbucks during lunch and got a Peppermint Mocha, hello Christmas, I am ready for you! Absolutely delish!

Finally Friday

2009-11-06T14:47:00.002-06:00

...is all I have to say! This weekend consists of unpacking, decorating, and sister and Sean time! I absolutely positively CAN NOT WAIT! Happy weekend loves!

Anthro v. Target - Fabulous Find!

2009-11-04T10:25:00.005-06:00

Soooo a few weeks ago I splurged and bought a shower curtain from Anthropologie that I absolutely fell in love with. I bought it KNOWING that the price that I was paying for the shower curtain was ridiculous, but I loved it so much that I bought it anyways. It came in the mail and I did LOVE it, it was fabulous and everything that I hoped that it would be! Well yesterday I was snooping around on Targets website and I found a shower curtain almost identical for a FRACTION of the price! Can you tell which is from Anthro and which is from Target? Ok well maybe a little, but certainly not enough for a $70 price difference! Goodbye Anthro, hello Target! (and a chunk of change back into my pocket!) I LOVE a great find!!!! Here's to hoping that the Target one looks fabulous in person! (Hanging onto my Anthro one juuuuuust in case, but if its as similar as I think/hope that it will be, it is going back in a heartbeat!)

Precious Rag-A-Muffin

2009-11-03T15:21:00.001-06:00

"Mom, I need a haircut...pleeease"

...thank goodness Drew has off on the 11th, he is taking the little rag-a-muffin then.

Move-In Weekend

2009-11-02T10:23:00.006-06:00

Friday evening accomplishments:
-picked up new 52' TV from Best Buy warehouse
-set up TV's so they would be ready for AT&T Saturday morning

Saturday accomplishments:
-bought paint and all painting supplies from Lowe's, along with a new chandelier for the dining room
-AT&T U-Verse set up
-prepped and painted the dining room green
-prepped and painted the art niche in the stairwell chocolate
-prepped and painted my cute little cubby corner upstairs gray
-pulled down the shelving in the master closet to get ready for our fabulous Elfa shelving!
-mattress and box springs delivered for master bedroom
-master bedroom furniture delivered and set up
-cleaned the house SPOTLESS!

Sunday accomplishments:
-moved EVERYTHING into the new house!
-painted master closet
-bought bedding for master bedroom
-started unpacking kitchen boxes

....after a full weekends work, we called it a night and relaxed for a few hours before bed. Monday morning came way to early! Tonight's goal, start putting up Elfa shelving and unpack boxes! (unpack boxes is going to be a constant on my to do list for quite some time!) :)

Happy Monday!

Special Delivery!

2009-10-30T15:39:00.005-05:00

Look what was delivered yesterday.....

Tonight we are picking up our new 52' TV, and tomorrow our new bedroom suit and mattress are being delivered!!!

Drum Roll Please

2009-10-19T16:20:00.002-05:00

ONE WEEK from today, we close on our very own precious little HOUSE!

...just a tad bit excited!

Spoiled Stinkin Rotten!

2009-10-14T14:59:00.022-05:00

Hi, my name is Jennifer Lipman and I have been spoiled stinkin rotten for my 26th birthday!! (and have loved every minute of it!) :) My birthday was last Thursday, and the celebrations are still taking place! If you know me well at all, you know I love to stretch the birthdays out of those that I hold near and dear (and my own birthday) :) out as long as possible! So below is a little peak into my 26th:

Thursday (my actual birthday) - I was greeted at work by a birthday sack on my desk filled with a Starbucks gift card and some Starbucks coffee (man do they know me well!) Throughout the morning my team showered me with cards, a Visa gift card, another Starbucks gift card, and a gift card to Jasper's! THEN my team took me to lunch at Cantina Laredo, and for an afternoon snack, they ordered cupcakes from the Cupcakery for everyone! That afternoon I received a card signed by the whole office! Way to make a girl feel special! The little weather men predicted huge storms the evening of my birthday so we decided to have an evening in! Drew came home with beautiful flowers and a bottle of wine! Man he knows the way to my heart! :) Mom made a beyond fabulous dinner and an even more yummy spice cake (my fav!), and mom and dad surprised me with flowers as well! How often do you get TWO beautiful bouquets of flowers in one day?! That evening after we all had full bellies we got in our comfy's and snuggled up on the couch for an evening in front of the TV...The Office, Gray's, and Private Practice. It was a great birthday day, but the celebrations were far from over!

Friday - Drew and I decided to partake in the gift card that I received from Jasper's and headed out to The Shops at Legacy for a dinner of deliciousness! We had some scrumptious wine (white for me of course, and red for Drew)...my shrimp and scallops were to die for! After dinner we headed home opened up gifts and popped in a movie! (he surprised me with a new iPhone case that is just fabulous and I get to pick out a new Michael Kors bag, his treat!!!!!!!!! Do I have the best husband in the world or what?!)

Saturday - SISTER CAME IN TOWN FOR MY BIRTHDAY!!! I felt so special that she came in town to celebrate with me!!! Saturday morning we had monkey bread and coffee for breakfast (again one of my favs) and opened presents (I got the MOST PRECIOUS A&M cookie jar canister from sister and a sweater, scarf, powder brush, and blush brush from mom and dad! spoiled spoiled spoiled!). Then we headed out to see Fame, which I had been dying to see! I must say, I was pretty disappointed with Fame...not enough dancing and way to much bad acting, but we still had a great time and I was glad that we went. We spent the afternoon tooling around the mall and then headed to Primo's in uptown for dinner! I am so blessed to have such a wonderful family to spend my birthday celebrating with!

Last night I had dinner with Natalie at Chuy's (our favorite hang out and marg spot) and she surprised me with such a fun birthday gift! I started off with 6 clues (see pictures below), which lead me to the final clue...SHE IS FLYING US TO AUSTIN ON SATURDAY TO GO SHOPPING AT THE ROUND ROCK OUTLET MALLS!! I am dying to get a new Michael Kors bag (which she knows), so she planned a little Saturday-o-fun for us down in Austin where we can shop the day away and catch up on our girlie time! I was absolutely so very surprised, and so excited! She really outdid herself, I am so blessed to have such an amazing friend! Looking so forward to Saturday!

Tomorrow night (Thursday evening) we are headed out with Drew's family to celebrate my birthday! I still have to decide where I want to go for dinner...any suggestions? But I do know that momma Lipman is making me a chocolate with white icing cake per my request! Absolutely can not wait to celebrate with them!

Friday night we are headed out for a night out on the town with the Chamberlains! We are going to Cuba Libra (I have never been, but heard that it is fabulous!)..looking so very forward to celebrating with such sweet friends!

SOOOOO, as you can see, I had a beyond fabulous birthday this year! Thank you everyone for the birthday shout outs, wall posts, cards in the mail, calls, emails, etc...I love you all and thank you so very much for making me feel so very special and loved on my birthday!! I truly am beyond blessed to have each of you in my life!

Card from Drew: "I'm such a lucky man. Not only have I married the most loving, caring woman, but she's given me the most wonderful amazing life...There's no way I could show you just how much I love you...but I'll always keep trying."

Personal insert in card from Sister (I just had to share a few beyond precious ones):
Memories created and laughter shared...
1. Secrets we've kept - "Mellie I got a tattoo last night!", Letting me drive your new car at like age 13!
2. Dreams we've encouraged - Getting into A&M, You getting married
3. Milestones celebrated - Every birthday cause we KNOW how to celebrate those for like weeks, Growth in Christ
4. Challenges - Fights with friends (but realizing you are my true best friend!)
...you've been my very best friend through all life has to offer, and I love you so much!

I AM SO STINKIN BLESSED!

Taste The Rainbow

2009-10-13T13:45:00.003-05:00

I have developed a love/hate relationship with these yummy little guys. Love them because they are so fabulously delicious. Hate them because before I know it I have eaten way more than I intended for my afternoon "sweet treat". I picked up a "fairly large" sized bag of these at Target last week and I am embarrassed to say that I have almost finished off the entire thing! (not in one setting though, I promise! AND I have shared a "few" of them with people at the office). All that to say, if you have not tried these, you must, they are delicious! Thank you Natalie Paige (we share a love for sweets) for introducing us :) Now, if you will excuse me, I must partake in my afternoon dose of crazies!

Daydreaming at Work

2009-10-06T10:07:00.003-05:00

I'm working on a three-weekend-long "weekend wrap up"...but before I post it, can I just say that I want to go back here....

and drink one of these....

with all of them...

...and I would like to please be that tan again. Oh Mexico how I miss you!

ALERT: Gap Lovers

2009-09-24T13:33:00.005-05:00

I went to Gap on my lunch hour today and much to my surprise, they are having a HUGE sale! 40% off all sale items and they are not picked over yet! HURRY!

I got:

Distressed jeans

Long Black cardigan

Black ruffle shirt

Graphic T-Shirt

Sweater for Drew

Long Sleeve Button Up for Drew

...ALL FOR $125! (including tax!)

Words Of Advice

2009-09-22T14:26:00.002-05:00

So I'm not working from my building today and while in the restroom of the building that I am "guest" working out of, a sign stating the below was posted on the back of the stall door:

"If you sprinkle when you tinkle, be a sweetie, wipe the seatie"

SERIOUSLY?! Did someone seriously post that up in a place of business?! I couldn't help but bust out laughing!

I Thought I Loved You Then....

2009-09-15T17:11:00.001-05:00

I absolutly am in love with this precious Brad Paisley song right now:

I remember trying not to stare the night that I first met you
You had me mesmerized
And 3 weeks later in the front porch light taking 45 min to kiss goodnight
I hadn’t told you yet but I thought I loved you then

Chorus
Now you’re my whole life now you’re my whole world
I just can’t believe the way I feel about you girl
Like a river meets the sea
Stronger than it’s ever been
We’ve come so far since that day
And I thought I loved you then.

I remember taking you back to right where I first met you
You were so surprised
There were people around
But I didn’t care I got down on one knee right there
And once again I thought I loved you then

Chorus
Now you’re my whole life now you’re my whole world
I just can’t believe the way I feel about you girl
Like a river meets the sea
Stronger than it’s ever been
We’ve come so far since that day
And I thought I loved you then.

I can just see you with a baby on the way
I can just see you when your hair is turning gray
What I can’t see is how I’m ever gonna love you more
But I’ve said that before.

Now you’re my whole life now you’re my whole world
I just can’t believe the way I feel about you girl
Well look back some day at this moment that we’re in
And I'll look at you and say and I thought I loved you then
And I thought I loved you then...

Big Happy Birthday Wishes

2009-09-15T12:41:00.002-05:00

I have to take a moment to send a birthday shout out to my beautiful and fabulous sister who is 22 years old today! I love you little bit and I am so very blessed and proud to be your big sister and best friend. Happy happy birthday to you! May all of your wishes come true! MUAH from Dallas all the way to College Station!

Make a Smilebox greeting

Update on the Lipman's - Part III

2009-09-14T13:52:00.018-05:00

This will be my third and final "update" post :) I think I have touched on all of the big things that have been taking place in our lives over the past couple of months except for one, which leads me to this post. :)

Part III: HOUSE HUNTING!

About a month ago, Drew and I began house hunting! We had been looking online for a while to see what we could expect to get within our price range and location choice and were ready to start looking in person. We made our list of "must haves" and "don't wants" and contacted our family realtor and dear friend, Sue Nelms.

I have to give a quick side note on Sue...if anyone is looking for a realtor I would highly highly recommend her! She has been wonderful to work with, is honest, has your best interest at heart, is knowledgeable, and so professional (and I'm not just saying that because I have known her almost my whole life and because she is my dear friend Natalie's mom) :) By working with Sue, our house hunting process was so easy, enjoyable, and blessed! Thank you so very much for your hard work!

So, after having in mind what we were looking for and looking at a good deal of homes in person, we found a house that we just loved and decided to put an offer on it! We were up against another offer, but due to our wonderful realtor and lender, we won! We have already been through inspection and appraisal and everything is going wonderfully! We close on October 26th and could NOT be more thrilled! We love this little home and absolutely can not wait to live life in it!

A quick breakdown on the house:

-Located in McKinney, Fisco ISD

-2,000 sq ft

-built in 2005

-2 story with Juliette balcony (don't have a picture of this, but love this feature!)

-3 bedrooms, 3 full baths

-built in entertainment center in the living room and built in desk area upstairs

-dinning room (we will be putting hardwoods down when we move in)

-great backyard

-close to community pool and park

....I could tell you more, but you get the idea already :)

Below are some pictures (pulled from the web so they are not the best and don't do the house justice). I can promise that once we move in I will post more!

...have missed you blog world! It's good to be back! :)

Update on the Lipman's - Part II

2009-09-14T11:49:00.014-05:00

Happy Monday morning to you! I hope that everyone had a fabulous weekend....ours was rainy here in Dallas, but my sister was in town so it was a wonderful chance to spend catching up with her! Onto our next update....

Part II: Graduations, college life, birthdays, engagements, and weddings

Bekah graduated from high school (several months back now) and is getting all settled in up at OSU. She is just loving school and loving being a Chi-O! We are so very proud of you little one but miss seeing you all the time!

Mellie's boyfriend, Sean, graduated from A&M and is now in Med school at Tech. We had a wonderful time celebrating his graduation down in College Station! We are so very proud of you and all of your accomplishments! (even though you are at Tech...since it's not for undergrad, I guess we will cut you some slack) ;)

Reed and Jessica became Mr. and Mrs. Milliken this summer! We were so blessed to have shared in their special day with them! Boerne was such a precious little town...Drew and I enjoyed our little weekend get away so very much! Congrats you guys!

Beth and Travis got engaged!!!!!!! We could not be more excited for this precious pair! They have asked Drew to be a groomsman and me to be a bridesmaid...we are so very honored! Besides all of the planning that has already taken place, festivities will officially start October 3rd at their couples shower! Congrats a million times over, you two are a perfect match! (more updates to come as all of the events begin to take place!)

And because I have been so horrible with blogging, I have a ton of birthday shout outs...

Happy happy birthday to: My Aunt Steph, cousins Taylor and Haylee, LeAnn (Drew's mom), Bill (Drew's dad), Bekah (Drew's little sister), Beth (Drew's older sister), my loving handsome precious adorable HUSBAND! (welcome to 25!), Natalie, Jewels, and Lasen...three of my most favorite girls in the whole wide world, Sean (Mellie's bf) who turned 21! and my mom who turned the big 5-0! Fifty and fabulous! (I'm sure as soon as I hit post I will remember someone that I left off) I love each of you SO VERY MUCH and you all mean the world to me! Thank you to each of you individually for the special way that you have touched and continue to bless my life! Happy happy birthday!

...stay tuned for Part III!

Update on the Lipman's - Part I

2009-09-11T10:03:00.039-05:00

Since I have not updated since APRIL (horrible blogger!) I have a TON to catch up on! My goal is to seriously be a better blogger...it has been ridiculous how horrible I have been! SO, enjoy catching up on what's been going on with us these last several months! ...this will be a long one (short descriptions, lots of pictures) :)...

Side Note: After starting this update, I realized that it might be easier to do this huge update in "parts" due to the number of pictures that I am including (I hate having to reformat every time, gr!)

Part I: Trips

My college roomies and I packed it up and headed to Chicago for a long weekend of dining, drinks, shopping, shows, and girl time! We had a WONDERFUL time!

After Bekah graduated from high school we took a family trip (minus Beth, missed you!) to Gulf Shores, Alabama! We had a fabulous time being beach bums and soaking up the sun! While we were there Drew and I celebrated our two year anniversary...we rented a jet ski, went parasailing, and had delicious sea food for dinner. Happy two years love of my life!

In August we went to Secrets Maroma Beach Resort in Cancun with the Chamberlain's! It was all all inclusive, adults only, full week in PARADISE! We did not want to come back to the hustle and bustle after our week of relaxation. We had a beyond wonderful time and are already planning where we are going to go again next year! We love you Chamberlains and are so very thankful for you!

....stay tuned for Part II!

Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Start To My Morning

2009-04-09T08:37:00.003-05:00

So this morning I was down to my last action item during my daily routine....straightening my hair (makeup on, hair dry, clothes on)...LITERALLY all I had left to do was straighten, throw my jewelry on, and run out the door. When I went to run the straightener through my hair I noticed that it was not piping hot like it normally is because it did absolutely nothing to my hair....so I let it set for a few more minutes and then thought I would check it again...maybe I just didn't give it enough time to warm up (wishful thinking!). So I waited, and then checked again, SAME THING! DURN! So I messed with the heat dial for a minute thinking maybe it got moved and it was on the low heat setting (again wishful thinking!). STILL NOTHING! So it was official, MY STRAIGHTENER WAS DEAD! ....Always a great way to start a morning! So, I threw my head under the sink, completely wet my hair, and then proceeded to dry it with a circle brush.

*Side note: Got my hair cut last night....my hair dresser got a taaaaad bit happy, so it's too short :( Good thing my hair grows fast (thats me "trying to be positive"). Next week I'm going to Chicago with the roomies and I hope that I can come to grips with my hair enough to not hate it in every picture! :( I'm thinking that once I can actually straighten it I will like it better :)

So, here I sit at work, with my circle brush dried hair and I strongly believe that I could be mistaken for Miss Fort Worth. Huge hair and it's humid outside...yeah! It's going to be a great day :(

...I know where I'll be going during lunch...Sally's here I come!

Everything I need to know about life, I learned from Noah’s Ark

2009-04-08T10:15:00.002-05:00

• Don’t miss the boat.
• Remember that we are all in the same boat.
• Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the Ark.
• Stay fit When you’re 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.
• Don’t listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.
• Build your future on high ground.
• For safety’s sake, travel in pairs.
• Speed isn’t always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.
• When you’re stressed, float a while.
• Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.
• No matter the storm, when you are with God, there’s always a rainbow waiting.

Got this in an email from mom today....pretty good advice!

Hahahaha

2009-04-06T11:39:00.004-05:00

Drew is home today and I got the follow email's from him....

"I'm Sweet"

"Then I'm Rowdy"

...and then I got this one "Lazy Day With Dad"

Love our little guy! So full of personality!

Hope everyone is having a great Monday!

Happy BIG 5-0 Daddy!

2009-04-01T10:05:00.004-05:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DAAAAAAADY!
HAPPY 50TH :) BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

And many more!!!!! Happy birthday to the man that I am so very privileged to call my dad! To the one who can always bring a smile to my face and make me laugh, and to the one that I love so very much! Thank you for being such an amazing daddy and for always supporting me! You are loved so very very much!!! Cheers to 50 more!

My Poor Blog....

2009-03-29T11:17:00.004-05:00

....it's been so neglected!! Work has been absolutely INSANE lately, along with regular everyday busy life, so in turn my blog has suffered. Here are a few pics from what's been going on lately :) Hope you all are well! I have missed you blog world!

4 Hours Between Me and My Weekend

2009-03-06T12:32:00.002-06:00

TGIF!!!
...are you with me?!

Birthday Boy!

2009-02-23T20:33:00.021-06:00

Our little baby boy is 1 years old today!!! He is still as rowdy as ever and we love him with all of our heart! He brings us so much joy each day and we are so blessed to have him in our lives.

Happy happy first birthday Bo!

Last night we took him to PetSmart to pick out some new chewy's (his fav) and a new toy for his birthday (PetSmart sent him a bday card with a coupon to get a new toy, how cute is that?!). He always gets so excited to go, but once we get him inside he gets nervous (probably because he thinks we are going to leave him to get his hair cut...hahaha...I don't blame the little guy). Once we got home I wanted to take a few pictures of him with his birthday toys (a night early, I know) but forget it, it was all over, all he wanted to do was play with his new things! So, this is our attempt (thanks daddy) of Bo with his birthday gifts :) Happy happy birthday!!! We love you!

...a walk down memory lane...look how bitty he was when we first got him!

A Very Special Valentine's Day

2009-02-23T20:16:00.005-06:00

A week later....:) here are some pictures from our wonderful Valentine's day! It was a fabulous and special extra long weekend with my sweetheart.

Special Delivery! (updated)

2009-02-13T11:54:00.004-06:00

Look at what my darling husband sent to me today!!! He spoils me rotten! I love him with all of my heart!

(side note - took the pic with my iPhone, so it's not the best quality...the different colors of the flowers are just beautiful!)

Below is a picture of my flowers once they had time to open up.....can you say beautiful?! My sweet hubby did such a wonderful job picking them out!

Lipman Life Lately....Via Pictures

2009-02-05T13:59:00.003-06:00

As promised, here are a few quick pictures to update you on what's being going on with us lately...(I could have been a little better about taking pictures, but at least I have some) :)

More Blog L-O-V-E

2009-02-03T11:58:00.002-06:00

It's taken me a while to accept my award :)...Nat showed me some blog love and gave me the "one lovely blog award!" I am so excited and am so thankful for my faithful followers (no matter how small the following may be) :)

So now it's my turn to give out the award to those blogs that I enjoy reading every day! My choices are.......

The Stoy's Story - I love reading about your precious puppys and love seeing your photography (I not so secretly wish that I made my living being a photographer....HOW stinkin fun!)
Brittany - Love your new look! Precious
Meet The McCradys - I love reading your blog because I can so relate to most of it!
The Canadys - I love all of your pictures of your precious precious baby girl since we can't be there in person to watch her grow!

Backpacking Trip

2009-01-28T13:01:00.011-06:00

Drew went backpacking a few weekends ago in Arkansas and I have been meaning to post some pictures from his trip, but just have not gotten around to it yet! (story of my life) He got to use his new shock proof/water proof camera that I gave him for Christmas and he came back with some great pictures! Here are a few of my favorite! He's just so cute out in his element!

More to come: While Drew was backpacking, I had a wonderful weekend at home with my girls! Lasen came to stay with me on Friday evening, and sister and I had a slumber party on Saturday evening! Pictures and details soon to come...

Let's Play A Game!

2009-01-28T09:20:00.002-06:00

So, Mrs. O'Donnell posted a super fun game that I could not pass up on joining! If you want to play, leave me a comment and I will assign you a letter. Then, post about the game on your blog and list 10 things that you LOVE that begin with your assigned letter! Nat assigned me the letter "D"...so here is my list of 10 things that I LOVE that start with D!

1. Drew - I love my husband with all of my heart! He is my other half and the absolute love of my life.

2. Dogs - Especially my precious little Bo Bear. He has brought more joy to our lives than we could have ever imagined! There is nothing better than coming home to TWO precious boys that couldn't be more excited to see me.

3. December - December is my favorite month! It is filled with cold days by the fire, hot chocolate and coffee, Christmas trees and cute decor, holiday parties, sweet time with friends and family, shopping, a time to remember exactly why we celebrate, and best of all CHRISTMAS DAY!! There is nothing better than Christmas spirit in December.

4. Dallas - Born and raised! I love Dallas and hope to always live here...it is a wonderful wonderful city full of fun things to do and most importantly, our family!

5. Desperado's - A yummy little Mexican food place that we love! If you know me well at all, you know that I LOVE Mexican food and could probably eat it for every meal! :)

6. Decorating - Decorating is something that I enjoy so very much! I just got done decorating mom and dads new house and though it was a ton of work, I enjoyed every minute of it and I have to say....it turned out just perfect! I can't wait to soon have a house of my own to decorate!

7. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue - It's my new favorite smell! I love love love perfume, this is one of my new finds, and I am in love!

8. Damask - I love the print and tend to be drawn to it when decorating!

9. Diet Lemonade from Chick-fil-a - There is nothing better on a hot summer day!

10. Details - Give me all the facts so that I can plan accordingly. I am SUCH a little planner, so the more details that I have, the better!

And there you have it....my list of 10 things that start with "D" that I LOVE. Let me know if you want to play!

TaaaDaaa...Look What I Got!

2009-01-23T16:05:00.004-06:00

My very first blog award! I don't really feel worthy as I have not been a great blogger lately...but sweet Jen gave me the award and I am so thrilled! I have to say, it inspires me to be a better (aahem, more consistent) blogger :) Here are the steps...

1. Say one nice thing to the man in your life: Only one?! I could brag on my sweet hubby all day...the Lord blessed me with him and I am so very grateful! Ok, but one....Drew, I love how you always tell me that you love me, no matter who is around, no matter how long/short ago you told me, no matter where we are, no matter what we are doing, you constantly constantly tell me that you love me (seriously, if you are around us, you can testify to it) :) and that is ONE of the ways that you make me feel so special. Thank you for being wonderful you! I love you!

2. List at least 6 ways you measure success in your life:

Live in such a way that those who know you but don't know God, know God because they know you
Falling more and more in love with my husband each day, and he with me
Being blessed with the joy of having and raising children (one day)
To have family and friends that love me unconditionally
Learning from mistakes and becoming a stronger person because of it
Living each day to its fullest and having no regrets

3. Assign 5 other blogs this award: (drum roll please...)

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Baby Canady

2009-01-22T16:58:00.004-06:00

Tonight (or tomorrow sometime) our precious friends Jen and Evan will become mommy and daddy!!!! We can't wait for your arrival baby Cadence! Praying for you guys and wishing that we were in the waiting room, all dressed in pink, for the big arrival!

UPDATE: Here is a sweet sweet picture of miss Cadence Elizabeth Canady! She was born Friday, January 23rd at 12:52pm. 6lbs 2oz, 18 in. She is the most ADORABLE thing!!

Love This Lady...Love This Family!

2009-01-22T14:42:00.005-06:00

So I hear that Mrs. Kate Gosselin is going to be in Houston TONIGHT!! I can't tell you how sad I am that I am not going to get to see her even though she is so so close! Jon & Kate Plus 8 are a celebrity family in our house...we look forward to their precious show coming on each week! I feel like I practically know their sweet family! Soooo....to any of you gals getting to see Kate......ah hem, Emily Elaine.......I want details :) She allllmost makes you want to have eight yourself...almost :)

1 - 2 - AND 3

2009-01-13T16:41:00.006-06:00

I intended to write more today...but it has been a day from you know where! Seems like I can't catch a break lately with busy work days...but I'm not complaining...I am so thankful for my wonderful job in this nasty economy. Three quick things to share before I run out the door to meet my hubby, a relaxing evening, and a glass of wine.....

AMERICAN IDOL STARTS TONIGHT!!! Get excited, get pumped up...It's going to be amazing! I have high expectations after I started watching last season...don't let me down AI!

Well, I finally gave in/broke down and bought the first book yesterday. I am just dying to know what all the hype is about. I'm not a huge reader (something that I am striving to be better about enjoying), so we will see if it keeps my attention. If it's anything like the crazy and rave, I'm sure I will be addicted the second I can get more than twenty pages into the book!

Sister and I went to go see Bride Wars yesterday and it was just too cute!!! I would definitely recommend it if you are in the mood for something girlie and light hearted. It was just a clean, funny, all around cute movie. I'm a sucker for these types!

Happy Tuesday everyone! Enjoy your evening!

This is how I felt at work yesterday...

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...here's hoping for a better today :)

My Handsome Little Lion

2009-01-05T17:07:00.004-06:00

My husband is probably going to shoot me for posting this...but he is toooooo precious not to post!!! An old friend of Beth's (Andrew's older sister), posted this picture on facebook of my Drew and I completely fell in love with this precious little lion all over again.

I love you my sweet honey!

Goodbye 2008...Hello 2009!

2009-01-02T11:48:00.008-06:00

Happy New Year everyone! I hope that you had a wonderful time ringin' in the new year with your sweetie! I absolutely can not believe that 2008 has already come and gone! As I think back on it, we have SO very much to be thankful for...

-We celebrated our one year anniversary
-Sister officially became an Aggie (and we moved her into her new precious house)
-Beth got into PT school (and made a 4.0 her first semester)
-Bekah was accepted to OSU (we are so proud of our sissies!)
-Mom and Dad sold their house and built and moved into a beautiful new one in McKinney
-We got our baby Bo bear and love him with all of our heart
-Drew left AXA and accepted a job with Wells Fargo and is loving it
-I left Northwestern Mutual and accepted a job with Tenet Healthcare and I am loving it
-We've had friends get married and seen sweet babies born
-We deepened friendships with wonderful lifelong friends, strengthened love even more between family members, and continue to fall more and more in love with each other as husband and wife

...just to name a few :) We had a wonderful and blessed 2008 and can not wait to see what the Lord has in store for us in 2009! Cheers to a wonderful new year!

A Glimpse Into Our Christmas...

2008-12-30T16:51:00.003-06:00

With the holidays among us, I have just been horrible about updating our blog! I created a slide show for your viewing pleasure to give you a little glimpse into our wonderful wonderful Christmas this year! We feel SO blessed to be so loved and to have such amazing family and friends!!! Merry Merry Christmas everyone!

Christmas Eve: Pasche's side got together as usual at mom and dad's new house
Christmas morning: Our house and then over to the Lipman's...how I got out of there with NO pictures is beyond me!! :(
Christmas lunch/afternoon: Pasche's
Christmas evening: The Lipman's and Pasche's all got together at mom and dad's house

(all other event's are self explanatory via the picture) :)
It was a wonderful and busy Christmas!!

PS - I was not feeling well Christmas day...it explains why I look so sleepy, red nosed and red eyed in some of the pictures! haha

Love Always, The Lipman's

2008-12-24T10:29:00.005-06:00

The Christmas Survey

2008-12-15T08:47:00.012-06:00

I was tagged a while ago by Jenny, but just now had the chance to sit down and complete the "tag" :) And just in case you forgot....only TEN days until Christmas!!!!!!! Are you ready?!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Definitely wrapping paper...and it all must coordinate so that it looks just perfect under the tree. This year I got my paper in Canton and it's too cute!

2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial...allergic to the real thing.

3. When do you put up the tree? The day after Thanksgiving...though this year we were a bit delayed in decorating as we were getting mom and dad settled into their new house Thanksgiving weekend!!

4. When do you take the tree down? Normally on New Year's Day or soon after.

5. Do you like eggnog? Ew sick, absolutely not!

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Oh my gosh, let me think...my grandpa made me an absolutely fabulous doll house, Uncle Craig got me a remote control barbie car that was way cool, mom and dad got me a microphone on a stand that sister and I performed MANY concerts with as well as a NKOTB doll that I loved, nanaw gave us precious pictures of our Papaw after he passed away...those are just a few that stand out :)

7. Hardest person to buy for? Hum, probably our dads...but I like to think that I do a pretty darn good job buying for everyone :) I love love love giving and buying gifts for the ones that I love!

8. Easiest person to buy for? Probably sister...she basically likes anything I would, so she is so easy and fun to buy for! Mom comes in a close second! :)

9. Do you have a nativity scene? No, but one day we will!

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail for sure...mine went out at the beginning of December :)

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Oh gosh, I can't think of one! Does that mean I'm spoiled?! :)

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Old School - Miracle on 34th Street, New - probably Elf

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? I like to get it done as early as possible to avoid the masses at the malls that wait until the last minute!

14. Have you ever re-gifted a Christmas present? No, and if you have shame on you.

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Oh this is a hard one...monkey bread for breakfast Christmas morning :)

16. Lights on the tree? A MUST! White/Clear only.

17. Favorite Christmas song? Winter Wonderland, Nutcracker medley, Joy To The World, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause (for a "fun/silly" one)...I could go on and on and I can't really pick a favorite, I love all Christmas music!

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay home...we are so blessed to have all of our immediate family in the Dallas area!

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Sure can...Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph!!

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star, but I love angels as well.

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? We get one present on Christmas Eve...its always jammas so that we look cute for Christmas morning!

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Not ALL people get into the Christmas spirit, it's always annoying to run into a grinch while out shopping.

23. Favorite ornament theme or color? Our tree is White and Silver...it just reminds me of Christmas and puts me in the spirit.

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Why turkey of course!

25. What do you want for Christmas this year? Ipod Boom Box, Single Serve Coffee Maker, NorthFace fleece, Tiffany's necklace, clothes, Versace perfume, CoCo Mademoiselle perfume, clothes, I made a Brighton wishlist, cute winter pj's, black tall boots, red flats, David Cook and David Archy CD's...and the list could go on :)

I am tagging...Emily, Natalie, Rachel, Kendall Stoy, Kendall Allen, Jen McCradey, Leslie, and Nicole.

Merry (almost) Christmas everyone!!

Welcome To The Big 2-5

2008-12-12T11:10:00.006-06:00

Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday my sweet Em,
Happy birthday to you!

Wishing you an extra fabulous 25th birthday sweet girl! I am so very grateful for you and for what you mean to me. I love you and can't wait to see you soon!

...Started off as college roomies...ended up lifelong friends :)

It's Like Heaven In Your Mouth

2008-12-03T16:08:00.003-06:00

In my 3 o'clock meeting today I was introduced to the ever so delicious candy cane kisses!!! I had 4...and I could have eaten more (but I tried to have some self control! haha) You MUST run out and grab a bag of these yummy sweets to try!

B E W A R E

2008-12-03T08:58:00.006-06:00

...of the Mary Kay ladies! Apparently they are out in full force these last few months!

After being approached by a Mary Kay lady not to long ago while shopping at Target...Yesterday I was at Stonebriar mall during my lunch hour doing a little bit of Christmas shopping :), when all of a sudden, as I was approaching the Gap, I hear an "excuse me excuse me excuse me!" So after realizing that the "excuse me's" were for me because they were not stopping, I turned around and was greeted by a lady (who was cute and dressed nicely). Might I also add that she was completely out of breath because she literally chased me up the stairs! She told me that she thought I was just precious and so put together and she just had to come and talk to me (I knew she was up to something). After her speech of "I own my own business and am always looking for confident women"...it came out that she was a Mary Kay consultant.

Not that I was every really interested in what she was saying, because I knew from the beginning that she was up to something...selling something, a consultant, a recruiter, or something of the like...but when Mary Kay came out of her mouth I completely turned her off. So I politely listened to the rest of her speech and then she asked for my name, which I gave her my first name. And then she asked for my number, which I gave her!!!??! WHY WHY WHY DO PEOPLE ASK FOR YOUR NUMBER?! They must know that I am to nice to flat out say no. When people ask me for it, I automatically think there is NO WAY that I want this person to have my number, but I don't think fast enough to give them a wrong number and I feel like it would be rude to just say no. I know it wouldn't really be rude, and I'm sure that she get's a lot of no's...but none the less, I gave her my correct number and then walked away KICKING myself for doing so. Needless to say, I'll be screening my calls is in the near future!

Beware of the MK ladies! Coming soon to a mall near you!

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!

2008-12-01T10:25:00.013-06:00

I don't know about you...but after this holiday weekend I am NOT in the mood to be at work today! During the whole month of December it is hard to be in the mood to work! (well at least for me anyways) All I want to do is play and enjoy the holiday season!! Last night I picked up our Christmas cards, and even if I do say so myself, they turned out pretty durn cute! I can't wait to get them all addressed and sent out to family and friends.

On a side note, WE MOVED MOM AND DAD INTO THEIR NEW HOUSE THIS WEEKEND! It is a beautiful beautiful home and we can not wait to get them all settled in and decorated up! I will post some pictures soon, promise :)

Four things on my "holiday to-do" for today:

-decorate our house for Christmas

-decide on a Christmas ring tone and download it for my iphone

-decide on holiday outfits because Christmas parties start THIS weekend!

-find a Christmas "ticker" to add to my blog

Happy holiday season everyone! I am counting down the days until CHRISTMAS! It's only the most wonderful holiday of all!!!!!!!!!

Side note: I realize that in my last post I wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and now I am already onto Christmas....but in my world, the day after Thanksgiving, it's fair game to start getting ready for Christmas! :)

happy birthday meredith kay

Thanksgiving Day Is A Happy Day When We Say Thank You God

2008-11-25T09:44:00.006-06:00

...Remember singing that song when you were little?!

Just wanted to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving holiday! I hope that you get to spend it with the ones you love most!

On a side note...mom and dad CLOSE ON THEIR HOUSE TOMORROW!!! We could not be more excited! It felt like this day would never come, and now it is finally here! Needless to say, this weekend we will be helping them get all moved in, decorated, and celebrating their beautiful beautiful new home! What an exciting thing to be thankful for!

Elf Yourself

2008-11-24T15:14:00.002-06:00

Dad made this and sent it to all of his girls....tooooo cute!
http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/KKnfyPlQ4rxeFISXv8Ah

My List of Sevens...

2008-11-20T16:16:00.017-06:00

I have been a HORRIBLE blogger lately! So, to get back into the swing of things, how about a fun lil' post :) I was tagged by both Natalie and Kendall, so I guess that means I better do it :)

7 Things I Want To Do Before I Die...
1. Be the best wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandma, mother-in-law, friend (and the list goes on and on) that I can be
2. Travel the world with the ones I love
3. Deepen my love and relationship with the Lord
4. Renew my wedding vows with my precious hubby at a destination location (such as Hawaii) :)
5. Own a cute little boutique...It's always been a dream of mine
6. Be more willing and daring to try new things
7. Have no regrets

7 Things I Can Do...
1. I'm a good gift giver and I love spoiling the ones that I love!
2. Organize, organize, organize
3. Eat mexican food almost every single day
4. Shop my little heart out!
5. Sweet Treats...it's horrible, but I love sweets
6. Accessorize :)
7. Look at pictures all day long

7 Things I Can Not Do...
1. Go backpacking with my husband...I can camp with the best of them, but something about having everything that I might possibly need over a weekend on my back is unappealing (possibly because I'm not the lightest packer? hehe)
2. Cottage Cheese, Bologna, Avocados, Milk
3. Travel for long distances in the car (road trips and myself do not mesh well together)
4. Scary Movies...I use to watch them all the time, but they scare the heck out of me now
5. Cook/Bake as well as I would like to
6. Text on my iPhone while driving
7. Blood, Guts, Puke and Injuries (let's all pray for me when I have kids!)

7 Things That Attracted Me to My Hubby...
1. His loving heart, he would do absolutely anything for me
2. How he always always always tells me that he loves me before we hang up the phone or before one of us leaves the other
3. His laid back personality...he has helped mellow me out and has shown me how to slow down to enjoy the little and simple things
4. His smile
5. His cute little tush (or lack thereof) :) It's so cute
6. His love for his family and for mine...I love that he is a family man
7. How when he knows that I am upset, he will not let it go until he has done all that he can to make it better

7 Things I Say Most Often... (ok it was hard to get to 7 here!)
1. Baby/Drew (I use them interchangeably) :)
2. BoBo
3. Love You/Love You Back
4. Good morning/afternoon, this is Jennifer
5. I'm hungry for a sweet
6. I'm tired
7. Oh my gosh!

7 Celebrity Crushes... (aka - ones that I would love to meet)
1. Audrey Hepburn
2. Jon Kate and all of their Eight
3. Jennifer Aniston
4. Matthew McConaughey
5. Tim McGraw
6. Rod Stewart
7. Jessica Simpson

7 People I'm Tagging...
1. The Canady Family
2. The Countryman Family
3. The Gooch Family
4. The Herweck Family
5. The Siegel Family
6. Briffany Pelf
7. Jenny M

Ok, that list was way harder to come up with that I thought it would be!

Happy Friday everyone! I am off to College Station at 4pm this afternoon to spend a weekend with my precious little sister!

Miss You Mom

2008-11-03T09:49:00.003-06:00

I got this yesterday while I was out and about running errands and attending a baby shower. The caption with the picture was "Miss You Mom!"

How stinkin precious are my two boys!

Boo!

2008-10-31T10:10:00.002-05:00

Have You Ever Gotten A B-I-N-G-O?!

2008-10-29T10:45:00.010-05:00

If you know me at all, you know that I am not a Wal*Mart girl, I am a Target girl...always have been...always will be. Below is why. I know the little chart is so not "PC", but it's so true, and I just had to share. If you are a Wally shopper I still love you and seriously more power to ya sister!

Life With The Lipman's...Lately

2008-10-28T14:06:00.024-05:00

Here is an update, through pictures, on what's been going on lately...

Bekah's Senior Homecoming was a few weekends ago...she looked just beautiful!

I know we had already been once, but Julie and Blaine snagged us some free teacher appreciation state fair tickets, so we went and made an afternoon of it! I sure do love a fletcher's state fair corn dog and root beer! (though my tummy does not love me for it afterwards!)

This past weekend Mellie and Sean had BYX formal...here are a few pictures I borrowed from her to share :) Such a good looking couple! They are so so so precious!

On Saturday we went to the pumpkin patch with the Chamberlain's and had a blast...I think Julie and I decided that that is going to become one of our many Lipman/Chamberlian traditions! We have yet to carve our pumpkins, but once we do I will post some pictures! After the patch, the boys went and rocked it out at Edge Fest and the girls went shopping :)

Our sweet little Bo is just doing wonderful! We love him to pieces and can't get enough of his precious little personality. This is what he does when we try to fold laundry...he grabs a piece of it, takes it for his own, and then looks up at you like it was always his when you try to get it back! haha

I found a pair of black flats....I'm actually wearing them today with some black pants and a cardigan...what do you think of the shoes??

We found out that mom and dad are going to close on their house the day before Thanksgiving!!! SO exciting! I know what we will be doing that weekend! :)

We need to go vote vote vote!!! Have you been?!

I hope that everyone is having a fabulous Tuesday!

Trick or Treat

2008-10-23T11:01:00.001-05:00

Jessie sent this to me in an email...it made me laugh, so I thought I would share. Hope it makes you smile too! :)

Home Is Where Your Story Begins

2008-10-21T09:01:00.011-05:00

As promised, below are a few pictures of mom and dad's house in development! Isn't it beautiful?! Such an exciting time!!!

Monday Monday

2008-10-20T14:54:00.006-05:00

I was tagged by sweet Kendall...and this was a fun way to help pass this never ending Monday afternoon! :) Enjoy!

What were you doing 10 years ago?
10 years ago I was finishing up my first semester of high school! Oh my word that makes me feel so old!!! I would have just gotten my drivers permit, so I'm sure I was begging my parents to let me drive everywhere! I'm sure I thought I was too cool for the world, and can I just say that I do not miss being in high school and all the drama that came along with it one bit! haha

List 5 things on your "to do" list today:
1. Trade in my Blackberry (that I just got on Saturday) for an iphone...Drew got an iphone and even though I had convinced myself that I didn't "need" one, after playing with his, I have decided that I "want" one...really bad. :) So I need to head back up to AT&T for a switcheroo this evening.
2. Pay some bills, yuck
3. Watch Jon & Kate Plus 8, One Tree Hill, and The Hills
4. Laundry, another yuck...it's just never done...not something that you can check off your list because there is always more piling up...I like to check things off my list
5. Get caught up on emails

Favorite snacks:
I'm not a huge snack person...but if I do need a snack I usually head for:
Apples or Strawberries
Popcorn
Gold Fish
Honey Wheat Pretzels

What would you do with an unlimited supply of money?
Wow, where do I even begin?! I would pay off student loans, buy a big beautiful house and furnish and decorate it to the hilt, trade my Honda in for some type of fabulous SUV, buy my husband the F-150 4x4 (and whatever else he needs it to include) that he is dying to have, pay for the rest of Mellie's school, buy my parents house that they are building so that they can retire faster, give money to several charities (which I would have a difficult time deciding between) and give money to our church, go on a major shopping spree, travel the world with the ones I love...oh I could really go on and on with my unlimited supply of money in my little dream world :)

Where have you lived?
Carrollton, Texas...College Station, Texas (whoop!)...and now Dallas, Texas...with a hopeful future move to Frisco/McKinney, Texas :)

Where have you worked?
High School: Armstrong Relocation
College: Armstrong Relocation and Mohawk Moving & Storage...I had the pleasure of not working while I was down at A&M :)
Post College: Northwestern Mutual for one long year (haha), and now I work for Tenet Healthcare which I absolutely love!

Who are you tagging?
I am tagging Jen Canady, Rach, Em, Natalie, and Nicole.

How High Is Too High?!

2008-10-17T14:28:00.009-05:00

Today I went to DSW on my lunch hour in search of a black flat. I must admit...I have a black flat issue...I think that they look horrible on me when I have jeans on. I don't know what it is about a black flat that I can't seem to get over, but I am bound and determined to find a pair of shoes that will work for me! Black flats should be a staple in one's closet for goodness sake! While I was looking around I tried on several different styles from their extensive collection, but none of them were doin it for me...so I got a little side tracked and started trying on other shoes :) I found these precious shoes and just had to have them!

So, I put the shoe on my foot and OUCH! Either those heels are getting higher or I am loosing my edge! I have NEVER had a problem with heels...I am a heel girl to the heart...I would pick heels over flats any day! (but to preserve my feet, I am wearing flats more and more!) These were the most uncomfortable, but oh so cute, pair of shoes that I have put on my feet in a long time. Such a sad day to not be able to pull off a pair of 3 1/1 inch heels...but I blame the shoe...give me another 3 1/2 inch heel any day and I will strut my stuff all day long! Needless to say, I left the store without the shoes and feeling very much like an oldie.

25 Years of Wonderful

2008-10-15T20:47:00.015-05:00

My 25th birthday was so fabulous! I was spoiled rotten and my birthday continued on for over a week...which if you know me well at all, you know that this is exactly how I like to do birthdays :) Thank you to everyone for making my birthday extra special! (see pictures at the very bottom of this post)

My birthday week started last Tuesday when Rach and Stac took me to a yummy early birthday lunch. It was my plan to snap a pic with those two cute preggers, but I forgot my camera! The day continued on with a celebration with the Lipman's. We had dinner at Desperado's (mexican food of course!) and then went over to the house for presents and cake! Delightful!

Wednesday was my actual birthday! I was greeted with birthday cards, flowers, a flower delivery, and happy birthday's all day long at work. Mom took me to a wonderful birthday lunch at Salt Grass...soup and salad, yum! I love our birthday lunches each year now that I am workin girl :) My boss got me a $50 gift card to Nordstrom's (only one of my favorite places to shop!) and then surprised me with cupcakes from the Cupcakery Wednesday afternoon! The multi flavored cupcakes were complete with lit candles and the whole office sang happy birthday to me! They spoiled me and did way to much, but I enjoyed every minute of it! On Wednesday night mom, dad, drew and I all went out to dinner at Gloria's...we went low key since the real celebration was this weekend while sister was home! It was a wonderful birthday day!!!!

On Friday sister came home to celebrate and spend the weekend with us! Friday night was my special birthday dinner night with Drew. He surprised me with dinner at Dakota's in downtown Dallas...if you have never been you must go! You walk up to an elevator that is on ground level and then you ride the elevator down to the restaurant...it is the neatest place! We sat outside and the scenery was wonderfully romantic, the dinner was delicious, and the company even better...I'm a lucky girl. It was a fabulous birthday evening with my one true love. :)

Saturday the day started with breakfast at LePeep's with the fam...nothing beats a yummy breakfast and a cup of hazelnut coffee. After breakfast we went to see mom and dad's house! It is coming along and it is so so exciting to watch the development! (pictures soon to come). We spent the afternoon shopping and just spending time together. Saturday night we made the long haul over to Fort Worth for dinner on Joe T. Garcia's outside patio. It was delicious and such an experience! Once again, if you have never been, you must go! After dinner we did presents and cake and then Drew and I took sister out to celebrate her 21st birthday "officially!" :)

Sunday we got up, spent some family time together, had lunch, and then sister had to get on the road to head back to College Station. It was sad to see her go, always is, but I am SO grateful and thankful that she came home to celebrate my birthday with me! :) Sunday afternoon Drew took me shopping...it was my birthday gift :) What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon...shopping with my hubby!

Last but not least, on Monday mom and Drew had the day off from work...so dad and I decided to take the day off to join them. We spent the day at the Texas State Fair...a Pasche tradition for as long as I can remember!

So....as you can see....it was a week full of BIRTHDAY!!! Thank you to everyone who made it so special! I love you all dearly!

21st Aggie Style

2008-09-28T19:05:00.004-05:00

Last weekend we got to go down to College Station to celebrate Mellie's 21st birthday with her...we had a WONDERFUL time! I still can not believe that my little sister is 21!! I am so proud of the woman that she has become and am so thankful to not only have a beautiful and wonderful little sister, but a BEST friend! I love you honey!

OSU Bound

2008-09-26T08:43:00.009-05:00

Well the last little one is finishing up her senior year of high school and is so very ready to make her debut into the college world! We found out this week that Drew's little sister Bekah was accepted to OSU!!! (her first school of choice!) We could not be more excited and proud of her! Love you little Cowboy :) and we can't wait to see how your college years will mold and shape you...they will be some of the greatest years of your life!

A Boy And His Remote...

2008-09-17T08:38:00.002-05:00

So I walk out of the room for just a minute and walk back in to see Bo carrying around our remote in his mouth. Oh what is it with boy's and their remotes?!

My Dearest Birthday Girl,

2008-09-15T16:35:00.005-05:00

I can not believe that my little sister is turning TWENTY-ONE today! It seems like just yesterday we were playing dress up and barbie dolls (what wonderful memories we will always have together!). I am so so very proud of the beautiful woman that you have become! I hope that on this very special birthday, you feel extra special, and are reminded of how much you mean to me! I love you best friend...more than you could ever possibly know. Thank you for always being there for me and for being someone that I truly look up to. Happy birthday!!! (and cheers to the celebrations that will take place this weekend!) I love you!

Our little boy

2008-09-09T10:28:00.000-05:00

With Love...Happy Birthday!

2008-09-06T08:04:00.000-05:00

Happy birthday to the woman that I look up to, admire, respect, and strive to be like...to the woman that I have the privilege to call mom and am blessed to have as one of my very best friends. I love you more than you could possibly know momma and I hope that this year on your birthday, you have an extra wonderful day filled with love because you deserve nothing but the best. Thank you for all that do you for us! We love you!

Addicted

2008-09-04T11:09:00.004-05:00

I know that some (including my husband) think that One Tree Hill might be silly, drama filled, and unrealistic...but I must admit, I L-O-V-E the show. The season started this week and I can't wait to find out what will happen next! The show is addicting I tell ya, and it's got me!

Randomness On A Monday

2008-08-25T10:47:00.007-05:00

I was thinking this morning of everyone going back to school...and after having been in Aggieland last weekend, I must admit, Drew and I were missing the college "not a care in the world" lifestyle! We would not trade our life now for anything and we LOVE our life, but the memories that you are overwhelmed with when you go back to College Station makes you miss it. This week during the first week of school was always so fun, because really you didn't have much to do other than play! I do not miss the class/tests/papers part of school though, that, I never want to experience again! So here's to you all of my "first day of school" kiddos, enjoy every moment!

I love granola now. It's strange, I always was afraid to try it (maybe it was the raisins staring me in the face), but I took the plunge, in my attempt to eat a little healthier, and love it (minus the raisins :)). On a side note, I tried yogurt again and I still hate it. Wish I liked it, but it's just not happening!

I got my hair cut...yup got THREE inches cut off, and I love it! I loved my long hair, but was wanting something a little different. It's still to my collar bone, so its not really short, but its sassy and I love it! Speaking of hair, our hairdryer and my straightener are on there last leg (why do things always go out at the same time?!). I think I am going to go by new ones because it would be just my luck to have them go out while I was getting ready in the morning! Any suggestions on a good blow dryer or straightener? I don't think I will take the Chi plunge yet...Chi's make my hair toooo straight, I definitely still like some body and need some body in this hair of mine!

On Saturday night my hubby took me out on a date night! It was LONG overdue and we had SO much fun! We hit up Chuy's for some yummy texmex and margs and then went to the movies. With life going 100 miles a minute lately and with the newest addition to our family, we needed some alone time...it was glorious! AND Saturday was our 14 month anniversary! I love you so much Drew!

Speaking of the newest addition to our family...he is such a little rascal and we love him with all of our heart!!! We have a play pin set up in our kitchen area for him that we can put him in, for instance, when I am getting ready in the morning and Drew is not up yet, that way his is not in his crate and he is able to run around and eat breakfast and what not (I'm pretty sure that sentence is far to long to be "correct"). Wellll, he has figured out how to fit through the bars of the gate and has become quite the little escape artist! On Saturday morning, I got up at 6am to take him outside to potty, then wanted to get back in bed for at least thirty more minutes, so I put him in his play pin. About 15 minutes later I hear a scratch on our bedroom door, it was our little guy wanting to come in and say good morning! I must admit that when he breaks out he always runs right to find us and has not yet gotten into anything (knock on wood!) He is so adorable! I have some pictures of him that I took this weekend that I will post later once I get a chance to upload them.

I have added a new section to my blog that is a mixture of some of my favorite things! "Crafty, Cooking, Design, Fashionista, Suzie Homemaker Blogs I Love"...check it out when you are bored to get some great ideas from other blogs! Speaking of, lately I have had the itch to shop in a bad way...it's a good thing my birthday is not to far away! :)

Right now, I have two favorite songs...that I'm sure will only be favs for a short time because in no time at all I'm sure that 106.1 will wear them out! Jessie McCartney's "Leavin'" and Kidd Rock's "All Summer Long"...when either one of them come on I simply can not resist crankin the radio up! They are both great songs...you can't help but enjoy them by singing at the top of your lungs and dancing it out while they are on! :)

To wrap up my randomness, this weekend was just wonderful! Drew and I were so very productive...it always makes for a better Monday and a better week for that matter, when you can leave the house on Monday morning with a full fridge, clean clothes, and a clean house.

Cheers to a great week everyone!

Back To School

2008-08-25T09:03:00.002-05:00

To all of my sweet teacher friends and all of my girlfriends going back to school today (and especially to my sweet sissy)...have a GREAT first day!

Make a Smilebox greeting

On a side note - Found these e-cards on Hallmark's website where you can add personal pictures! Check it out, it's so much fun!