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August 2011

Joy

Exciting news!

NO… I’m not pregnant.

The Pioneer Woman now has her own show on the Food Network!!!!! As soon as I read the words on her blog I started jumping around and ran to my phone. I then called Robby and started screaming. I watched the first mini- webisode and am already IN LOVE! Just to hear Marlboro Man TALK is exciting!!! Ree Drummond is darling. I might need to call COX Cable and ask them to turn my cable back on for this. Oh, I’m so thrilled right now I can barely contain myself!!!! I actually feel kind of nauseated.

Without a doubt I will be watching.

In other news, another favorite of mine, Whitney Duncan, will be on the next Survivor! CRAZY!!! My heart is bursting with happiness right now.

Starts Sept. 14th while I’m in Europe so I’ll have a lot to catch up on when I get back.

Alright, I must go. My stomach is in knots!

August 27, 2011 by
Fashion

Want!

I think Gossip Girl has brainwashed me into LOVING chunky necklaces. They seem like so much fun, and would add flare to any dress, top or blazer. These are some of the necklaces I’ve seen lately that I love.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also loving these feather earrings!

 

I really need to get off Pinterest. It’s taking over my life.

August 22, 2011 by
Friends, Joy

Fun at the Lake

A few weeks back we went with our friends Kim & Mac to their family’s lake house in… I can never remember the city so I’m going to say it was north of Phoenix. We’ve been up to this house quite a few times and always have so much fun. I really love these weekends with Kim especially. We’ll just float in the water and catch up on life. We’ll sip on drinks and giggle about anything and everything. I’ll watch her ski and hide from the sun; she’ll watch me wake board and bask in the sun. Instead of getting all crazy on the boat, I decided this time to just lounge around, swim, and take pictures.

Speaking of pictures, here were some I took!

Rob caught the football off the dock.

A lot.

Like, the whole time.

And I got to see Kim slalom ski! This is her first year at it. Look at her smile!

And of course, Mac’s an expert.

Kim is so sweet, and such an amazing friend. She brings me so much joy! I look forward to many more weekend getaways to come!

August 19, 2011 by
Travel

Found the Bag

We’re 16 days out from our European vacation and I’m so excited my stomach hurts. Our to-do list is outrageously long, but nothing we can’t handle in the next couple of weeks. At the top of my list is a semi-large, carry-on suitcase since I won’t be checking a bag (and neither will Rob). To save money I’m borrowing a suitcase from my sister’s roommate, and I LOVE IT!!!

 

 

Next on my to-do list? Figuring out how to fit 18 days into this thing! The inside is rather spacious so I’m excited to start rolling my clothes and packing my toiletries. I’ll let you know how it goes!!

August 15, 2011 by
Home

Our Casa

My friend Heather keeps asking for pictures of our new rental, so here you go!

Front exterior:

 

I LOVE our mailbox!

The back, covered patio area:

Our extended, back porch while they were replacing the rotted wood:

Another BEFORE shot:

AFTER:

Looks much better!

I’m very happy to have these shelves in the laundry room for all my random dishes, vases and appliances. Still haven’t used my bread maker or rice cooker (if that’s even what it’s called).

The crown molding throughout the interior is nice, too.

My little bathroom decor. If I could, I would have a succulent in every room in my house. They’re so darn cute!

That’s all I’m showing for now. I think once we get back from Europe we’d like to get the grass up and growing (maybe with some DURATION NPK), pull out the weeds and put in some plants in the front. I’ll post more pictures then! ;)

August 10, 2011 by