Finish This Link-Up: Week 3

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1. A typical day in my life … 

Is crazy town.  We wake up.  My husband has a 2 hour commute every day to and from Plano.  He’s usually out the door when me and Connor get up.  I take a shower, get dressed, and then get Connor ready too.  It’s always a struggle getting him ready without throwing a fit.  We won’t mention how last week I completely forgot to put my makeup on! Ahhhh!!!! Then after work I go pick up Connor from school and we head home.  Terence makes it home and we all put on our comfy clothes.  Watch a TV show or two to relax….then play a little bit, get ready for bed, and say prayers.  REPEAT tomorrow.  (There’s a lot more- but that’s the cliffnotes version)

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2. You’ll never see me … Speaking in front of a large crowd.  I have major anxiety and I HATE a lot of beady eyeballs on me.  UGH.  Shoot me now.

3. It’s really unattractive when a guy … Farts within 10 inches of me.  EWE.  Or is lazy and doesn’t want to contribute to the household or a relationship.  That really erks me.

4. If I could buy one thing right now, it would be … A new house.  A house closer to my husband’s work so that we could spend more time together.  We are hoping to put our house on the market this year.  We will see how it goes.  If only money grew on trees right???

5. I have high expectations for … Myself.  I am harder on myself than anyone else.  Also, my son.  I hope he grows up to be a good & Godly man.  That’s what I pray every day for him.

Five on Friday: Valentine’s Edition

I made this printable of one of our favorite songs to sing around Valentine’s Day.  Feel free to print & Share!

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I ordered Connor’s Valentine’s cards for his class today from Cardstore.  There is a link to it on the right hand sidebar with a great coupon code.  I think I paid like $12 for his whole class 🙂

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If you ever doubted he’s my kid….

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Are you following us on #seflieaday on Instagram????

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My Mommy made this BEAUTIFUL scarf for me.  I just love all the colors.  I’m wearing it to work today 🙂  Thank you Mommy I love you so much! 20140116_171453

What are y’alls plans for the weekend???

Finish This Link Up Week 2

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1. If I could make anything grow on trees, it would be…

I’m not going to lie and say it would have a tree that grew a bunch of Benjamins.  That or Godiva truffles would be AWESOME sauce!

2. I can’t stop smiling…
When someone does something that embarrasses me or makes me laugh I just can’t stop giggling and laughing AND smiling.  I also smile when someone gives me a compliment….that’s the sweetest thing and I try to compliment others as well.  It makes people’s day.
3. I get back to nature by…
We love to go hiking as a family.  Especially when the weather is cooler.  We won’t talk about the time when Terence and I got seperated and I was alone on a trail in 110 degree heat without water or food for almost an hour.  I just about DIED!
4. I dread washing…
Poopy underwear or pants.  OMG. Gross….I’d rather just throw them in the trash at that point.

Link up with us at Three 31 Blog today!!!!

Five on Friday

1. I made some FREE Valentine’s Day printables. Just click on the picture to make it bigger and print! Most of y’all don’t know this…but before I got married I was in school for graphic design. I’m a very right-brained OCD person. It’s has good and bad traits…but I love letting my creativity flow.  So, for the next few weeks I’ll be making some printables and you can use them at your leisure for cupcake toppers or just little taggies.valentinelabels2.  I am trying to think of fun things to write on our chalkboard. I’d love to take a calligraphy class to improve my handwriting skills. But for now i just doodle around…D7K_35103.  Connor boy has been practicing riding his bike more. I am glad we invested in the balance bike without peddles for him to start out on. It’s been great and he’s gotten a lot faster and his balance has gotten better too! D7K_3348 4.  He’s definitely my kid right???D7K_35135. Follow me and Connor on Instagram and tag yourself #selfieaday we are doing a 365 selfie 🙂

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Link up with Lauren and Darci for Friday Fives 🙂

“Finish This” Link Up

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1. I first felt like a grown-up… When I got my first job.  I was able to pay for my own car insurance, gas, and the occasional extra clothing item.
2. I am one-of-a-kind because… Well, technically I’m a twin….but yes I am still ONE of a kind 😉  I’m compassionate towards others, creative, and God made me….that makes me special.
3. Spanx is… A God send.  I have now idea how these pantyhose concoctions work, but some how they keep my muffin top at bay.  Miracle if you ask me!
4. My favorite family tradition… Christmas on the farm in Arkansas.  No matter where life takes all of us we have the farm and our family memories to come back to.
5. The last thing I do before bed is… Wash my face and take my contacts out.  Sometimes I pinch my husband’s nose if he snores too loud. UGH!
6. Happiness is…  Being content with what you have and it’s all about attitude and outlook….as long as you have those things there’s no reason to be unhappy 🙂

Link up HERE.  I can’t wait to read all your answers.  Also, you are on Instagram use hashtag #FinishThisLinkUp so we can find you!

familydrawingA special thank you to Connor’s beloved teacher Mrs. W.  She is SO incredible talented and drew this family portrait of all of us.  I used it in the header of my blog.  We just adore her and will treasure this picture forever!

 

New Years Eve 2013

We didn’t do too much on New Years Eve.  We are still in recovery mode and trying to get better from the sickies.  I spent NYE with my boys and a redonkulous piece of tiramisu and a glass of wine.  Terence rented some movies from RedBox and that’s pretty much how we party these days.  Ha ha!

RedBox is so much cheaper than going to the theater.  We are going to have a lot of transitions this coming year, but no matter what we’ll always have each other to lean on and I’m excited for what the future holds.  One thing I’d like to do is have a date night with Terence more.  We seriously have not been on a date, just the two of us in over 6 months.  I miss spending time together as a couple.  We need to work on that part of our lives- keep that spark alive ya know?  Also become more involved in our church and make friends there.  We have worked very hard over the last year to pay off all our debt and as freeing as that is we want to continue to save. For someday when all this will pay off……it’s hard now, but I know in the long run it will be worth it.  Maybe one day I’ll even get stay home with my boy.  He’s probably the only baby I’m ever going to have.  Yes, I take too many photos…but he’ll have a well documented childhood right?  I can’t imagine not working.  I like to work.  It’s bittersweet on both ends, but rewarding in so many ways as well.  I’m there for all the important things and the social interaction he gets at school is wonderful.  He’s a bright and outgoing boy.  He’s never been clingy to us & I want him to be independent.
Like I said before I don’t really have any resolutions or goals this year.  I just want to do the best I can and have faith things will work out.  I’d like to grow my photography a little bit.  Continue blogging for fun and grow the friendships I have been blessed with.   Yada yada yada…I could go on and on…but so excited for this next year and all it has to hold!

My boys and I on NYE

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IMG_20131231_222155We took down all the Christmas decorations.  Everything is so bare now.  I’m ready to decorate for Valentines Day now 🙂 IMG_20131231_221437IMG_20131229_191241 I am loving the Snoozies my Mom put in our stockings.  They are my “princess shoes” as Connor calls them….IMG_20131229_161024

There’s a fun event coming up in DFW are any of you gals going???

Girls Night Out – TX Women Bloggers Charity Fashion Show & Silent Auction

Hosted By: Texas Women Bloggers

Friday, February 28, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM (PST)

Fort Worth, TX

Christmas Tour of Homes

Today I’m linking up with Kelly’s Korner for one of my favorite link-ups….Christmas tour of homes. I just LOVE to see how everyone decorates and brings the Christmas spirit out each year.  I added a few things here and there this year…but nothing huge changed from last year.  We’ve had a crazy ice storm so it’s definitely felt a lot like Christmas around here.  I hope you enjoy our Christmas home….and remember Jesus is the reason for the season 🙂

Here is our tree:
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Connor’s Santa pictures over the last few years.  I still haven’t framed this years photo.
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My baby in footsie pajamas.  I think I will cry when he can’t wear footsies anymore!

D7K_2389Can’t wait to see what you all have done to decorate for the season and HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

Oh! And I almost forgot today is the reveal for our secret Santa swap over at Tales of a Twenty Something!

Here are my goodies.  I love everything so much.  The candle, candy, and towels are totally ME!

Thank you “secret Santa” I love it all 🙂 You’re the best!

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