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Random Brain Dump…

Every now and then I like to do a major mind dump of stuff that goes on from day to day….

This one just happens to be Insta-style. Follow me on Instagram if you aren’t already peeps!

Connor and I are still doing our #selfieaday posts. I can’t wait until we get to the end of the year and I can do a flipagram of all our selfieaday posts 🙂

Someone asked if I would blog about my makeup routine and products…well color me 50 shades of red! Someone wants to know MY makeup routine…fo’shizzle.

My sister’s wedding hair was the bomb diggity y’all….seriously gorg.

When I went back home to Arkansas I stopped at Pineapple Whip and got my favorite summer treat. That week’s flavor was Mango/Pineapple. OMG. Soooooo good!

Why we don’t have this is Texas is beyond me. I just may start one!

Sister selfies. This ding dong got rear ended the day I got there….so guess who was her chauffeur during the wedding week??? ME. Uhm…..it’s okay we got to spend some good quality sister time together. Check out how beautiful her wedding was below. Connor also had to get a selfie in with the cousins 🙂

My Mom told me about the books series called “The Selection” you need to go get this….it’s SO good!!! If you liked Hunger Games with a lot more romance and fancy then you’ll love this.

We stayed at my friend Kristin’s house one night and her little boy had a batman mask and cape. Talk about epic melt down when Connor had to take this off. Seriously, I think he would wear this every day if he could. Obsessed!

Another thing I can’t get enough of these days is this smoked gouda pimento cheese dip. It’s SO good! I have it for lunch at least twice a week along with a cucumber and tomato salad. YUM.

And that’s about all the mind dumping I have for today! Thanks for reading and chillin with us for a bit! The thing about blogging is you can’t CARE about what others want….this is about my story and what I want. Own it. Live it. Love it! Muah!

Whirlwind Wedding Week!

This past week has been non-stop! Connor and I left early last week for my sister and Vinny’s wedding in Arkansas. It was a beautiful wedding, I have some pictures…but I wasn’t the photographer and I didn’t pull out my camera much so I could enjoy the experience more. I’m so happy Bonnie has found happiness and Jarrett has a great father figure in Vinny.

The wedding was beautiful and full of all things pink, which if you know my sister PINK is right up her alley. We had a nice visit home and got to see relatives we haven’t seen in a good while. That’s always nice!

Bridesmaids:

It’s almost like I need a vacation from vacation you know? Coming back from a hectic week (even though you “were” on vacation) it feels like you weren’t. My Mom and Dad helped so much with the boys. Connor thought we were going to a ball and he and Jarrett had a lot of fun dancing on the dance floor.

I’ll recap more soon with some official pictures…in the mean time it’s back to the daily grind!

…YAWN……

Row Row Row Your Boat #MC #DiscoverBoating

I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Discover Boating. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.”

A few weekends ago we took Connor fishing for the first time. I grew up fishing in the creek with my Nannie and Papa. Those were some of the best times! Connor has been asking ever since then when we can get back out on a boat and go fishing.

Now, we didn’t go on a big boat…our Uncle Kyle has one of those and maybe we can take him on that this summer. Someday maybe he will even learn how to ski 😉

It gets so hot here in Texas everyone is out on the water around these parts. Discover Boating is the U.S. recreational boating industry’s nonprofit awareness program to help people experience the fun of boating. Discover Boating also helps you explore the accessibility of boating with easy, interactive features. Discover boating offers a boat selector guide, cost comparison tool, renting options, favorite boating destinations, links to education courses and how-to videos.

Boating is a great way to spend time with your family and make memories! I’ll be sharing more with you about our summer boating excursions and hopefully next time we’ll make it to the big lake!

Here are a few pictures of our first fishing adventure….we can’t wait to make more memories and get back on the water.

Visit DiscoverBoating.com’s homepage to view Stories of Discovery videos. These documentary-style videos feature real boaters (including country star, Jake Owen) and their personal stories of how boating has impacted their lives.

Check out Discover Boating’s Facebook page contest going on right now! Submit your best Independence Day boating photos from now until early July.

Keep up with all the latest Discover Boating summer fun on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.

My M&M’s Ready for the Wedding! #MC

“I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Millennial Central for MY M&M’S. I received product samples to facilitate my review and to thank me for my participation.”

These two are getting hitched in less than a week and I couldn’t be more excited! I shared with you awhile back about how I ordered some custom M&M’s for the wedding. I was so thrilled with the result! You can read my original post HERE.

The M&M’s arrived in perfect condition. Nothing was melted and they were fresh and ready to serve!

If you have a party or event coming up I highly recommend using My M&M’s to create that perfect personal touch for your event. I will definitely share how these two lovebirds showcased their M&M’s at the wedding this weekend. And some wedding photos too 🙂

That Costs Lots of Dollars….

Teaching a kid the value of things is about like taking them to a public restroom without manhandling the toilet seat. My germ radar goes off the charts when we have to go to the potty in a public place….omg LYSOL! How do you even get your kids not to touch the toilet???

Anyway…

So last week I was going through some photos and Connor was standing next to me at the desk. He grabbed my 50 mm lens (of course I was paying no attention) and then BAM…he dropped it. I didn’t think anything of it until I tried to use it today and it wouldn’t focus. I then asked Terence to try it out and he couldn’t get it to either. Commence me telling him that Connor dropped it and a whole conversation of why I had all my camera gear laying out in the open anyway….blah blah blah.

Because I am lazy and constantly switching lenses and I didn’t want to put it in the bag…mmmmmmkay?

I was PISSED. I mean I know it was an accident, but seriously I didn’t want to spend the moolah on a lens right now. We headed to the camera store and after discussing it decided to just get the new version of the 50 mm 1.4 because it would be over half the cost just to send it off and replace it. Plus I wouldn’t have it for a couple of months.

So here we are trying to teach Connor the value of things. I know it was just an object to him and he didn’t mean it. Poor kid. But yes…it cost lots of dollars.

Live and learn child. Live and learn. I’m still trying every day.

Love you boo…..even though you broke my favorite lens. To the moon and back.

Five on Friday!

Hallelujah! It’s finally Friday….I have a week of vacation ahead….my twin sister is getting married next Saturday. Good times.

1. My hometown of Conway, AR has a Pineapple Whip stand. OMG. I crave it so badly when I’m here in Texas and it’s so refreshing on a hot day. They mix the flavors and every week have a different one like mango/pineapple, fruit punch/pineapple, or orange/pineapple. Soooooo good!

2. My favorite color is green. Not because of Starbucks….but ya know that doesn’t hurt. I got a new summer purse and am loving this bright shade of green. This is the Kate Spade Cobble Hill Minka bag.

3. I love Target. Especially because you can find fashions for under $10 bucks! I bought this orange stripe (orange is my 2nd favorite color) shirt for $9 bucks! Holla! Great for summa-summa-time!

4. I’m a picture-taking freak. I’m so glad I am though because I treasure every single one! I’m really enjoying doing photo sessions on the weekend too! If you live in DFW holler at me if you need any portraits taken mmmmmmkay?

Here is a recent favorite of my booger:

5. Also while paroozing Target the other day I found these adorable heart push pins. Why do I need these. I don’t….but Target bull’s-eye sways me in with all the vibrant colors and patterns…. it’s almost like I’m in a coma and suddenly shoving crap in my cart because it’s cute and I’ll need it eventually right? The brand is Yoobi and I’m sure you’ll notice the Yoobi isle if you visit Target soon.

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Revolution Foods: The Perfect, Healthy Snack for your Kiddos #MC

“I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central for Revolution Foods. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.”

As a busy, working Mom it’s sometimes hard for me to make sure my family is eating the healthiest options out there. I’m constantly battling with myself about what to put on our table that is filling and also healthy.

Connor loves to build things like any young boy does! I went grocery shopping last weekend and picked up a few meal kids from Revolution Foods.
Revolution Foods was founded by two moms that ignited a healthy food movement in schools nationwide, now offers Revolution Foods Meal Kits, a convenient way for kids to eat meals made with natural, high quality ingredients and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives (that your kids will actually enjoy!)

I picked up the Ham and Cheddar Meal Kit, Turkey and Cheddar Meal Kit, & Cheese Pizza Meal Kit.
Connor often snacks after school and I love that Revolution Foods kids have no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Also, each meal kit contains at least 7 grams of whole grains and one serving of fruit.

Connor’s favorite thing about the snack was building his own “sandwiches”. He loves ham and cheese sandwiches so I knew he would enjoy the ham and cheese kit.

Revolution Foods Meal Kits are available at Safeway stores nationwide.

Right now you can get a Revolution Foods coupon for a discount on Revolution Foods Meal Kits HERE.

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