Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow #BenefitCosmetics Foundation (New Favorite)

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I recently bought a new foundation to try it out.  It’s called Benefit “Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow” 

It is supposed to be light, airy, and give you a brighter appearance without looking too caked on.

It is extremely light, I will say that.  It’s very liquid-y.  If you pump it too hard you’ll end up using too much because it comes out so fast (so be careful!)  I was happy with the coverage & the fact it has SPF 25.  It felt light and it did brighten up my skin.  You can still see all my freckles, but I also don’t want to look like I have a caked on finished.  Benefit Hello Flawless did give me that glowing effect.  Overall,  I’m pretty happy with it!  Now, I just need to find a concealer I am happy with 😉  Any suggestions?
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*All thoughts are my own, I was not compensated in anyway for this review*

Grapevine Aquarium + Win Free Tickets! #SeaLifeGrapevine

Prepare for picture overload ahead. A few weeks ago when my BFF and her family were in town we visited the Grapevine aquarium. It’s right across from Lego Land. If you are planning a trip to the city of Grapevine/DFW area I highly recommend the Grapevine Sea Life Aquarium. It was very kid friendly and Connor just LOVED seeing all the sea life up close. He has been talking about it for weeks.051113 (1 of 1) About to walk into the aquarium. The line was very organized and went pretty quick!D7K_2886 D7K_2885

Connor and Daddy checking out all the fishD7K_2892 D7K_2890 D7K_2895 D7K_2897 There were so many cool nooks & crannies to explore D7K_2902 D7K_2903 D7K_2911 D7K_2916 D7K_2921

My favorite: The Sea TurtlesD7K_2925 D7K_2924

Connor getting a fun view inside the fish tank, we shall call him “Bubble Boy!”D7K_2933 D7K_2934 D7K_2938 D7K_2941

Surrounded by water on all sides!  Even the floor!D7K_2947 D7K_2943 D7K_2945Eeek! SHARKS….D7K_2942 D7K_2950 D7K_2953 D7K_2966

Hello there Mr. Sting Ray

Doesn’t he look so friendly?D7K_2969

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Jellyfish that changed colors with the lights
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Catfish 🙂

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Connor touching a StarfishD7K_3003

The super fab play area at the very end of our journey through the aquariumD7K_3007We had the best time at the Grapevine Aquarium. Isn’t all that sea life amazing!!!When you reach the end there’s an awesome play area for the kiddos too! Connor got to touch a starfish and his favorite thing was the sharks and the stingrays.

To win a family 4 pack of tickets to Sea Life Grapevine enter using the Rafflecopter entry form below:a Rafflecopter giveaway

“Jump” Photo Challenge #IHeartFaces

This is absolutely one of my favorite photos.  I’m not a professional photographer or anything, but this just happened to be perfect timing.  The look on Connor’s face and the joy of jumping in the leaves.  So sweet 🙂

So I entered it into the I Heart Faces challenge this week.  The theme is JUMP!

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If you have a fab jumping photo you can Enter HERE2013-August-Jump-Photo-Challenge

12th Anniversary

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My honey and I celebrated 12 years of marriage yesterday.  He’s my best friend, and there is nobody else I could imagine spending life with.  We have been through so much these past 12 years and I know (I hope) we have many more years to come.  No matter what comes our way we’ll always have God, each other, our families, and friends.  I’m also so thankful for every picture I’ve ever taken.  I know I’m a little “snap happy” sometimes, but I’ve never regretted taking one photo.  The memories they hold in my heart and mind are so wonderful to look back on and bring back so many emotions.  So…..I try to take an anniversary picture every year of the two of us.  We don’t really get many of just us. 🙂D7K_3070

Ter-Bear got me some lovely Kendra Scott earrings.  (I guess he does read my blog???)  Ha ha!  Actually he asked me what I wanted so I just told him….which is just fine with me!  I have seen these around for awhile, but have never splurged and bought any.  I went with the smaller size.  The large ones just seemed to much for me and were a bit heavy.

I chose this slate color PicMonkey Collage2

And this pretty cobalt blue color: PicMonkey Collage1We also had lunch together at the Macaroni Grill.  I just love these two!

IMG_20130804_133525We watched our wedding video and exchanged sweet cards.

Finished with a yummy chocoholic dessert. IMG_20130804_135709

Thank you God for every year I have with these two.

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My New Favorite Pen

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I found these at Target today. They are by “The Write Dudes”.  I have an obsession with writing utensils.  I have no idea why I’m so obsessed with PENS 😛

They are an ULTRA FINE gel pen at .5 mm.  They are as smooth as buttah!

Just had to share the love for this pen…..

Friday Link-Up Fun!

Happy Friday Peeps!

1.  I am OBSESSED with the new bling bling sequin line from

mod. straps.

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2.  I know this is old news to a lot of you…but I have never owned a pair of Kendra Scott earrings. I am loving the Emerald & Black Pearl Danielle earrings. Anniversary is this weekend *hint* *hint*earings adf 3.  Also, has anyone tried the new NEON collection from Essie? They look like some awesome colors.essie neon collection 2013 4.  And who doesn’t want a glitter staircase in their home? Is this not cool?enhanced-buzz-14627-1373305389-13 5.  Everyone says I look exactly like my twin sister, Bonnie, in this photo. What do y’all think?IMG_20130723_182553

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! WE SURVIVED ANOTHER WEEK!

Link up with Lauren & Darci too!