Whirlwind Wedding Week!

This past week has been non-stop!  Connor and I left early last week for my sister and Vinny’s wedding in Arkansas.  It was a beautiful wedding, I have some pictures…but I wasn’t the photographer and I didn’t pull out my camera much so I could enjoy the experience more.  I’m so happy Bonnie has found happiness and Jarrett has a great father figure in Vinny.

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The wedding was beautiful and full of all things pink, which if you know my sister PINK is right up her alley.  We had a nice visit home and got to see relatives we haven’t seen in a good while.  That’s always nice!

Bridesmaids:

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It’s almost like I need a vacation from vacation you know? Coming back from a hectic week (even though you “were” on vacation) it feels like you weren’t.  My Mom and Dad helped so much with the boys.  Connor thought we were going to a ball and he and Jarrett had a lot of fun dancing on the dance floor.

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I’ll recap more soon with some official pictures…in the mean time it’s back to the daily grind!

…YAWN……

Row Row Row Your Boat #MC #DiscoverBoating

I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Discover Boating. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.”

A few weekends ago we took Connor fishing for the first time.  I grew up fishing in the creek with my Nannie and Papa.  Those were some of the best times!  Connor has been asking ever since then when we can get back out on a boat and go fishing.

Now, we didn’t go on a big boat…our Uncle Kyle has one of those and maybe we can take him on that this summer.  Someday maybe he will even learn how to ski 😉

It gets so hot here in Texas everyone is out on the water around these parts.  Discover Boating is the U.S. recreational boating industry’s nonprofit awareness program to help people experience the fun of boating.  Discover Boating also helps you explore the accessibility of boating with easy, interactive features.  Discover boating offers a boat selector guide, cost comparison tool, renting options, favorite boating destinations, links to education courses and how-to videos.

Boating is a great way to spend time with your family and make memories!  I’ll be sharing more with you about our summer boating excursions and hopefully next time we’ll make it to the big lake!

Here are a few pictures of our first fishing adventure….we can’t wait to make more memories and get back on the water.

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Visit DiscoverBoating.com’s homepage to view Stories of Discovery videos. These documentary-style videos feature real boaters (including country star, Jake Owen) and their personal stories of how boating has impacted their lives.

Check out Discover Boating’s Facebook page contest going on right now!  Submit your best Independence Day boating photos from now until early July.

Keep up with all the latest Discover Boating summer fun on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.

Starbucks Giveaway+I’m On Vacay… #Contest #Giveaway

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So I’m headed off to the big wedding tomorrow and I’m SO excited!  Get ready for a super fab recap when we get back.  I didn’t want to leave y’all without sharing something I’m super proud to be a part of.

Everyone that has been reading this blog knows I am a super duper coffee freaky deeky addict.  Working a full-time job, being a wife, mom, and having OCD tendencies that turn me into a clean freak or screaming “NO WIRE HANGERS” at everyone…..is not good.

No…I’m not that bad???  Right?

Anyway, last week I joined a program called Thrive.  I’ve only been using these amazing new products for a few days and have already seen a significant increase in my energy level and overall well-being

I have way more energy and I just feel better… And I just started using them.  I was hesitant at first because I’ve tried SEVERAL shake type programs in the past.  This one is actually really good and I don’t gag!  I noticed a few months ago I just wasn’t feeling 100 percent and I was just tired of feeling tired all the time.

This is one of those things where you can hear me talk about it over and over, but it’s something you really need to experience for yourself.  I told my friend who was trying to get me to try it no at first.  Then she sent me some samples and I had placed an order by the end of the very first day because I was feeling so great!

I don’t usually do this kind of thing but this is too good not to share. I’m just starting my 8 week experience and I’m looking for a few people to join me! If I feel this good after a few days, I can’t wait to see how I feel in 8 weeks. I know there are a lot of products on the market right now but I just know these 3 simple products are different. Please let me know if you want to join me on this experience. I would love for us to do it together.

If you have any questions about the products or would like to try a sample, feel free to email me at beckylbranch@gmail.com

You can also visit my Thrive site HERE

Of course I still drink coffee….in moderation.  It’s more about the taste for me.  But now I also incorporate some more healthy options during my day.  I can’t tell you what a difference it’s made in just a few days!

If you would like to sign up for FREE on my Thrive site (No obligation to buy) you can do so HERE.

For every person that signs up while I’m away on vacay- whether you buy the products or not will be entered to win a $25 Starbucks gift card!

So what do you have to lose???  It’s FREE and all you have to do is sign up (no obligations) HERE!

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ENTER CONTEST BELOW:

+ Every person who enters will also be eligible to win a box of Activate ($46 value).  Activate is a new beverage that helps with fitness, energy, clarity and performance. 

 Follow my progress + details on the wedding this week via Instagram!

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My M&M’s Ready for the Wedding! #MC

“I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Millennial Central for MY M&M’S. I received product samples to facilitate my review and to thank me for my participation.”

These two are getting hitched in less than a week and I couldn’t be more excited!  I shared with you awhile back about how I ordered some custom M&M’s for the wedding.  I was so thrilled with the result!  You can read my original post HERE.

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The M&M’s arrived in perfect condition. Nothing was melted and they were fresh and ready to serve!

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If you have a party or event coming up I highly recommend using My M&M’s to create that perfect personal touch for your event. I will definitely share how these two lovebirds showcased their M&M’s at the wedding this weekend.  And some wedding photos too 🙂

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SAY CHEESE!!!! #MC #HavartiParty

“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Arla Dofino. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.”

Last weekend our neighbors came over and her daughter and Connor just love to play together.  While they played Savannah & I sampled some yummy cheese while we drank our Moscato 🙂

Sometimes you just need to have some Mommy time while the kids play.  I LOVE cheese….like seriously I could eat it every day….all day and never get tired of eating cheese.

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Arla Dofino has some great Havarti cheeses.  So, I made a plate of cheese and crackers for Savannah and I to try.  We tried the Arla Dofino Creamy Havarti, Dill Havarti, and Hickory Smoked Havarti.

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Served with crackers it makes a great snack.  We talked and pretty much ate half that plate of cheese.

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My favorite was the dill flavor.  It’s so fresh and I think it would be great in dip or in mashed potatoes. YUM.

Savannah loved the Hickory Smoked Havarti.

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The kiddos pretty much went with the plain creamy Havarti.  They both love cheese- of course they are 4 & 5 year olds!!!

See all that yummy dill going through the cheese???  Soooooo good!

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We had a great playdate and wine and cheese sampling thanks to Arla Dofino Cheeses.  I can’t wait until we can do this again sometime.

Check out more about these yummy cheeses on Facebook & Pinterest

That Costs Lots of Dollars….

Teaching a kid the value of things is about like taking them to a public restroom without  manhandling the toilet seat.  My germ radar goes off the charts when we have to go to the potty in a public place….omg LYSOL!  How do you even get your kids not to touch the toilet???
Anyway…
So last week I was going through some photos and Connor was standing next to me at the desk.  He grabbed my 50 mm lens (of course I was paying no attention) and then BAM…he dropped it.  I didn’t think anything of it until I tried to use it today and it wouldn’t focus.  I then asked Terence to try it out and he couldn’t get it to either.  Commence me telling him that Connor dropped it and a whole conversation of why I had all my camera gear laying out in the open anyway….blah blah blah.
Because I am lazy and constantly switching lenses and I didn’t want to put it in the bag…mmmmmmkay?
I was PISSED.  I mean I know it was an accident, but seriously I didn’t want to spend the moolah on a lens right now.  We headed to the camera store and after discussing it decided to just get the new version of the 50 mm 1.4 because it would be over half the cost just to send it off and replace it.  Plus I wouldn’t have it for a couple of months.
So here we are trying to teach Connor the value of things.  I know it was just an object to him and he didn’t mean it.  Poor kid.  But yes…it cost lots of dollars.
Live and learn child.  Live and learn.  I’m still trying every day.
Love you boo…..even though you broke my favorite lens.  To the moon and back.
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Five on Friday!

Hallelujah!  It’s finally Friday….I have a week of vacation ahead….my twin sister is getting married next Saturday.  Good times.

1.  My hometown of Conway, AR has a Pineapple Whip stand.  OMG.  I crave it so badly when I’m here in Texas and it’s so refreshing on a hot day.  They mix the flavors and every week have a different one like mango/pineapple, fruit punch/pineapple, or orange/pineapple. Soooooo good!

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2.  My favorite color is green.  Not because of Starbucks….but ya know that doesn’t hurt.  I got a new summer purse and am loving this bright shade of green.  This is the Kate Spade Cobble Hill Minka bag.

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3.  I love Target.  Especially because you can find fashions for under $10 bucks!  I bought this orange stripe (orange is my 2nd favorite color) shirt for $9 bucks!  Holla!  Great for summa-summa-time!

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4.  I’m a picture-taking freak.  I’m so glad I am though because I treasure every single one!  I’m really enjoying doing photo sessions on the weekend too!  If you live in DFW holler at me if you need any portraits taken mmmmmmkay?

Here is a recent favorite of my booger:

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5.   Also while paroozing Target the other day I found these adorable heart push pins.  Why do I need these.  I don’t….but Target bull’s-eye sways me in with all the vibrant colors and patterns…. it’s almost like I’m in a coma and suddenly shoving crap in my cart because it’s cute and I’ll need it eventually right?  The brand is Yoobi and I’m sure you’ll notice the Yoobi isle if you visit Target soon.

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