He’s a Model!

Look at that boogie in the left hand corner???

Connor is officially signed!  We are so excited, he loves the camera.  At his age he’ll only be doing catalog and print.  But this should be an exciting time and we’ll see what happens 🙂

I know ya’ll probably think I am koo koo for Cocoa Puffs…but I am so excited and so is Connor!

Love you my angel baby.  You are truly a blessing and a gift from God!

Band-It

Growing out my hair from the spring cut I got earlier this year has not been easy!  It looked great when it was style and fixed right, but honestly I miss my ponytail. 

I’ve been wearing it all sorts of ways, right now my hair is not long enough for a ponytail.  My bangs are in that in between phase.  I bought some skinny headbands and it’s helped a lot.  I am liking this look for now as my hair is in this funky state.

 These were $6 at Ulta and the colors are great 🙂

Do ya’ll have any tips when growing out your hair???

 

Monday Gobbledy Goop

This past weekend I spent a lot of time sleeping in and laying around in my jammies…..it was awesome.
Disclaimer:  Regarding yesterday’s post: I am not condoning diet pills are the answer to all your weight loss issues at ALL.  I am just saying I’m going to try it and see how it goes ALONG with a sensible diet and exercise.  I was doing Paleo….it was rather hard for me as I do not eat meat and get my protein from other sources such as greek yogurt, cottage cheese, nuts, peanut butter, etc.
Speaking of eating issues:
I can’t get this kid to eat anything but macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese, or chicken and fries.  Is this normal?  Is this just a phase.  We had a crying fit last night because he wouldn’t eat the lasagna I made….I mean as long as he’s getting a veggie I am fine with whatever.  I just want him to get enough nutrition.  He still will ONLY eat those pureed veggies in the pouches too…..UGH… feeding a 2 year old is rough yo!
Pointers….anyone….anyone????
Furbys are back.  OMG.  These things scared the crap out of me when I was younger.  They reminded me of that movie Gremlins.  I couldn’t sleep for weeks.  I do recall these monsters would go off while I was sleeping and make funky noises too.  Did ya’ll have one???
They are like $54 dollars????
WTHECK???
I don’t remember them being that expensive?
Aren’t these the cutest stamps?
Actually they may not have been that brilliant of an idea because Connor thinks they are stickers :/

I am a BLONDIE again!!! Thanks to my fabulous friend and hairstylist Jenne-if you ever want her info she is so nice and will do you good!

My Dad used to get us these clown cones from Baskin Robbins.  Memories aaaaahhhh!!!
It was so cute Connor loved it….but a super duper mess indeed!

We went looking at some new homes across the street from our neighborhood. They were beautiful! I love this house, the details in the kitchen were so well done. We really like this builder too! Maybe someday….it had a theater room upstairs and an extra bedroom/bath beyond that balcony area. It was VERY open though…..maybe too open for us. But we will keep this builder in mind for a future home for sure! I love looking at houses 🙂

 Hope you all have a blessed week!

xoxo Becky

90 Day Challenge

I’m about to start a 90 day challenge.  I have been looking for something to help boost my diet. Terence and I were just talking the other day about how we are feeling sluggish and wanted to start eating healthier again.  I hop on the wagon, but it’s so easy to hop right off again. 

Bloggers are great at keeping you accountable.  I know there is an amazing support system out there for people struggling with weight and body issues.  I’m not happy with the way I’ve been doing lately and lets just say I need a “boost” to get be started. 

I’ve signed up for a 90 day challenge with Creative Bioscience.  They’ve offered to sponsor a product for me to try for 90 days to get me started on my weight loss journey.  I’m going to be trying the African Mango 1200 product.  I’m hoping this will help me start on my journey to lose about 20-30 pounds so I can start feeling like my sassy old self! Everyone has to start somewhere right?

Creative Bioscience is also allowing me to give a reader the chance to start on the 90 day challenge as well!  You’ll get to choose any product on their site to try for 90 days!

To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below:
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Thank you Creative Bioscience and I look forward to sharing this journey with you all!

If you are a blogger who might be interested in doing the same challenge please visit the information page on their site.

Shopping at Walgreens Anytime & Anywhere

I just signed up for the new loyalty card from Walgreens using their new application for you phone!
 
ALSO– If you sign up before tomorrow you’ll be entered to win 1 million loyalty points!  So hurry up and sign up for the sweepstakes now!
 
I’m really busy.  I work full time and also do the best I can to manage our household.  Being a part of Walgreens Rewards program saves me time and I still get the things I want.  I rely on my phone for lots of things these days, now I can save time and money by shopping at Walgreens anytime and anywhere!
It was so easy. Let me show you how to do it:
 
 
I went to my phone App store and searched for “Walgreens”.
 
From there I found the Walgreens App and installed it on my phone:
Once installed I was able to browse through all the different categories on the Walgreens App. 
You can shop for anything you need, including photos, prescription refills, finding weekly deals.  You can also clip coupons or find the closest Walgreens to you!
I am going to go shopping through my new Walgreens App!
 
Hit the green shopping bag:
Here you have all the different categories you can shop in using your Walgreens savings is easy and fast!
You can also shop in a certain price range:
Today I was searching for some fall nail polish colors. 
I went to the BEAUTY tab and from there I found nail polish.
I added it to my shopping cart:
Filled out all my information:
Shipping Address:
Billing information options:
 
And “Olia”!  I got a few fall nail colors I had been wanting in less than 10 minutes!
 
It was so easy shopping at Walgreens from my phone and I am looking forward to racking up all those Balance Rewards points too! 
Check out my Google + shopping experience HERE
TWITTER: @Walgreens

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Friday Memories & Misc.

 I participated in a nail polish swap earlier this month and my partner Di hooked a sister up!
She sent me all these fabulous goodies and I LOVE them all!!!
Thank you Di!! xoxo
I’m also linking up with Tara today for the Nail Files!
Connor was being so goofy last night I just HAD to bust out the camera.  He is such a silly boy! 
We are so blessed to have him 🙂
Today is the anniversary of Papa’s passing and his journey to Heaven.  We are so thankful to know where you are Papa.  That you are healed and whole and having the time of your life.  Until we see you again in Heaven….nothing can fill the void of your presence and heart here on Earth.  I cherish all the beloved memories.  Until we meet again and maybe (if you still have that comb in your front pocket) you’ll let me comb your hair 🙂
Whenever I smell Old Spice it reminds me of you.
Love you Papa with all my heart….it’s not the same without you, we have so many lovely memories I’ll forever hold dear in my heart. xoxo Becky

 

Hope you all have a blessed Friday!

 

And praise the Lord for cooler weather!!!!

 

YIPPEEE!!!!!!

 

I love fall.

 

Mid-Week Mind Dump

Isn’t this the CUTEST picture of Connor and his Great Granddaddy???

I love it.  I want to frame it. 🙂
Watching the TCU game of course….

I ordered this on Zulily the other day….OMG so cute!  Ha ha!  Maybe he can wear it to a game when it’s cold outside?

I ordered these sheets a few weeks ago.  They are from Olive Kids.  I ordered the wrong ones…I meant to get the airplane sheets. 

If you want these I will give you a fab deal on them!!!!  Just email me at beckylbranch@gmail.com
& I’ll ship them ASAP!!!  They are so cute!!! Size is TWIN.

My ovaries are aching…I miss this.  I’m constantly contemplating a #2 but in my mind I know now is not the right time.  I love my sleep and the age Connor is now….but I am constantly wondering if I’ll look back one day and wonder if we should’ve given him a sibling?  Weird.  I think about random things constantly…which is why I worry…why my anxiety is so bad! Blah blah blah!!! LOL!

We are all just trying to do the best we can right?  I know I falter in a lot of way at being a wife and mother…but with God anything is possible!