Weekend in Crazy Town

We had a fab weekend.  Of course it wasn’t long enough!
It all started Friday night…..ugh……
I was vacuuming out my car because Connor spilled milk in it.  If you’ve ever spilled milk and it’s turned sour….ICK!  It smelled like something died.  I just couldn’t take it anymore so I was cleaning the car.  I left the door to the house open while I was cleaning….then Connor locked me out for almost an HOUR!
Terence wasn’t home yet, in fact he was just leaving work.  Connor had locked both locks on the door, including the deadbolt lock.  He started freaking out a bit then I ran the the front door so he could see me through the side window.  He calmed down a little bit then.  Our neighbors let me use their phone and they tried to help….bless their hearts.  So sweet.
Terence finally made it home and rescued me!  Connor just walked out like nothing ever happened???  Apparently smart people make extra  house keys!!!  The only thing he did inside was dump rice krispies all over the floor….beyond that I have no idea what that kiddo was doing! LOL!
****SATURDAY****
We headed to Dallas to meet our good friends Sarah and Hyung at the new Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.  It did not disappoint.  I love their color….it’s PURPLE!  They also had a lot more beverage options than Starbucks….don’t get me wrong, I still love my Starbucks lady!
I had a dark chocolate coffee blended drink= OMG soooooo good!
Making funny faces!
 Sarah & Hyung
 Connor and his chocolate milk 😉

 YUMMY

 My sweet boy!
We also went to the Galleria and walked around for a bit.  It was VERY rainy Saturday…but I’m so thankful it cooled down the weather!  Now it actually feels like fall outside.
Someone slept all the way home 🙂
I’m also joining in on The Nester’s 31 day challenge.
I wanted to pull a PROMISE CARD each day and remind myself (and others) of
God’s promises He has for us…..sometimes we often forget.  This way I won’t 😉
Today’s PROMISE:

Fall Fab Finds!

We are so ready to get our fall on!  And this weekend the weather is supposed to drop in temp a little bit so I am so excited and I just can’t hide it!!!!

I got this cute shirt from Zulily a few weeks ago and it’s from one of my favorite brands Lima Bean Kids.

PRESH!

 I also woke up to some fabulous sale emails from my new favorite FLASH sale site: Rubee Lane

Also-if you are looking for good pre-school curriculum ABCmouse.com had a great program!
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I hope you all have a blessed weekend and get ready for this fabulous fall weather!!!!
xoxo Becky

Meshing

I have Christmas on the brain…I know what you are thinking “Becky you are insane”!!!!

I don’t know why, and I am totally NOT skipping over fall festivities and Thanksgiving.  So no worries.

I was thinking of doing our tree a little bit different this year.  Our ribbon from Garden Ridge has seen better days, and honestly I HATE cleaning up all that glitter after the holidays are over.

I’ve always loved the floral aka decorator’s mesh that people use in their Christmas trees, wreaths, and decor.  I Googled “Christmas floral mesh” and these are some images that came up…….

 All you AR fans will LOVE this one!

The thing is I have no idea how to use the stuff??? 

 

 Where do I even find it or buy it???

 

How do you incorporate it in your tree? 

 

If you have used it do you mind telling me how you work with this mesh ribbon?

 

Commenting Complex

Lately I have been super busy.  Like so busy my anxiety has been on overdrive and we are about to hit the holidays….so wooooosh.  Here it comes. 

Plus work has been slamming me.

Sometimes I feel guilty for not being able to comment on all of your blogs.  I truly appreciate YOUR comments and the love I feel from each and every reader.  It helps me through my day and I feel so supported and loved!  I think of so many of you as true friends!

When I started this blog almost seven years ago…gah…has it been that long?  Nobody even knew what a blog was, and now it’s like “the thing” to do.  I really want to remain true to why I started this blog and write about things I enjoy and believe in.  It’s easy to be sucked into something just because you’re getting paid or it’s free.  I am not going to lie, I do. 

Regardless, I still write about things I love and enjoy!  Getting perks or paid has come over time and it does take work believe it or not.  It’s time away from your family and friends that you have to sit there and think about what to write and how to present something.  It’s sort of like a second job.

Do I need a second job?  No.

I do enjoy writing in things I think are fun and enjoyable….and as long as that remains the case I’ll do so.  Making a little extra moolah is a bonus, and honestly who doesn’t enjoy that?

Most days I feel an enormous guilt because I don’t comment or show YOU how I love reading your blogs-I enjoy hearing about your life, your new adventures, thoughts, family, and crafting ideas.  I admire so many of you! 

Unfortunately, the only time I really get to read is during a break at work or lunch break.  At work all the comments are blocked.  Boo.  I know…sucks right?  But I wanted to let you know I still love you and care and am reading!  Please, if you haven’t attached your email to your Blogger account do so ASAP!  This makes it so when I get a comment I can respond via email!

Thanks for caring about me and my life.  Thanks for the support and love you all have shown over the years.  If you haven’t heard from me in awhile just shoot me an email via beckylbranch@gmail.com

Every single one of you is a blessing and I’m so thankful God brought you into my life through this website.

xoxo Becky

Random….but cute site for party supplies!

A Bunch of Biz

I participated in Meredith’s scarf swap a few weeks ago and my precious partner Andie sent me the CUTEST infinity scarf in my favorite shades of green!  She’s so nice!  I have never owned an infinity scarf and I love it!  Thank you so much Andie for making my mail more fun and I’ve already worn my scarf several times 🙂

 You can see from the pictures here that my hair is actually starting to grow out again! Yay!!!!  As much as I loved this short cut for summer I am definitely ready to have a ponytail back!

We also went looking at some “big boy beds” for Connor.  Look at this adorable chevron kids chair….so cute right?  I wonder how long this chevron trend will last???
We liked this bed.  It doesn’t include the storage or the bed underneath, but I thought it would be cute to hang a curtain rod with some cute curtains under the bed and it can be a little fort/tent area?  I also liked the drawers and storage on the stairs.

 I heart this wall unit.  I just don’t know if it goes with anything we have in our house right now!

And last but not least….a Halloween sneaky peeky for work!  It’s not the best Photoshop job but I had limited heads to choose from! Ha ha!

Have a great Tuesday ya’ll!