Weekend Update

This past weekend Connor and I met up with his Grana, Aunts, and cousins to go see Big Bird and friends at the planetarium.  It was at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 

We saw stars, the moon, and sun!  It was a cute show and I think the kiddos really enjoyed it. 

It was also free admission to the entire museum that day, and I think every.single.family in Fort Worth was in there….and I forgot my darn child leash in the car!

We also saw some dinosaurs!
Actually when I put Connor up there to take a picture he was only interested in peeling bird poop off the concrete :/
 Texas cattle
 Dino bones

After we left the museum I decided to get grocery shopping out of the way.  We headed to Target where Connor screamed about 90% of the time I was trying to shop.  What for?  I have no idea…he just kept saying something about a police car???  I think he was just tired and ready for a nap.  He’s usually really good while shopping.  I even had a lady look at me with sorry eyes and say “I know exactly how you feel right now….I have a 2 and 4 year old at home”…..THANK YOU VERY MUCH.  Ugh….it was awful!

We both took naps after that.  Amen.  Amen.
Look at this cute sparkly pumpkin garland-found at the $1 spot at Target!
So cute!

The rest of the weekend we just relaxed and we went out to dinner with some good friends last night!

 


The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf opened in Dallas and I am DYING to go….

 

maybe next weekend???

Swapping Fall Goodies + A Treat

I participated in a fall swap earlier this month.  My precious partner was Allie.  She did an AMAZING job!

OMG Allie everything you chose I loved.  I’ve already worn the scarf to work and got several compliments on it.  I mean she hooked me up!  LOVE this Harvest sign, bakery goods, earrings, and nail polish too!

Smells soooooo good!

I can’t wait to bake up some fall pumpkin goodness!
Go see everyone’s fall goodies:  Hit the button below
Speaking of fall baking…..I made the BEST and EASIEST recipe last night.
I found these pumpkin spiced marshmallows at Wal-Mart and made pumpkin spice rice krispie treats.
They were so delicious and easy ya’ll must go out and get some!!!

Drooooooooooooooooooooooooooool!

Hope you all have a blessed weekend!

 

Happy last day of summer and welcome FALL!!!

Show Us Your Life Singles!!!

This is my dear friend Amber.
 
She’s been such a great friend to me since I’ve been in Texas.  She is one of those people who within 5 minutes you feel like you’ve known them for 5 years. She’s so kind and funny, I could go on and on!
 
 
  • Amber is 28-29???  I don’t know but she’s a few years younger than me 😛
  • She’s the awesome Mom of two boys {Kylon + Kayden}
  • She works a full time job and still manages to put a hot meal on the table most nights…something I struggle with daily.
  • She loves to bake and decorate.
  • She is a coffee lover, crafter, and downright awesome gal!!!
A little history: 
 
Sadly, early this year tragedy struck her family.  Amber’s husband, Brett, was killed in a motorcycle accident.  She is one of the most loving and strong people I’ve ever known.  Any guy that gets this gal is one LUCKY dude.  She’s just beyond words beautiful and amazing!  To have gone through what she has gone through and persevere is beyond me.
 
(Yes-she does know I am doing this….we talked about it prior to this post 🙂
 
So without further ado….
 
Meet Amber.
 
She can be reached at: amber.hendrix@att.net
Amber with her boys, Kylon & Kayden

Isaiah 40:31          

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Frizz Control

Okay I am embarrassed I’m even posting this picture of myself.  But this is how my crazy hair truly is!  If you’ve seen my 2 year old’s fro then here’s where he gets it from…..
Sorry kid.
I’ve been straightening my hair and fighting my curl since the early teen years.  I always wanted straight hair instead of the poodle puff I was born with.  I know some people pay for curls…but you always want what you don’t have right???
Excuse my red eyes, horrible allergies lately.  And I literally just rolled out of bed when I took this picture :/
I’ve been an avid hair straightener for 15+ years.  When Misikko Hana Salon asked me if I would like to try out their Croc Hair Straightener I was like “heck yes”!!!
I really love this straightener.  I am not just saying that ya’ll.  I’ve gone through 3 Chi irons and one other brand.  I’ve now replaced my Chi with the Croc Straightener.  I like how you can control the temperature of the iron on the dial.  I also liked that it’s shorter in length, which is great when you are trying to control shorter pieces of hair.
Great iron holder when traveling. 
I always stick mine in while still hot because I never let it cool down!
Well, the proof is in the picture! 
I love the results I got using the Croc Hair Straightener & know you will too 🙂

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???