bright sunshiney days...

2010-01-29T15:12:00.001-05:00

Don't be mad but... I'm moving.

It's time to say 'the end' to this little blog and begin another journey.

If you'd like to tag along, visit me, won't you... http://littlemissmelly.tumblr.com.

Smile Friday...

2010-01-29T11:29:00.000-05:00

Smile Friday: It's supposed to snow this weekend Edition!!! I know this isn't a picture of ME smiling, but this picture MAKES me smile, so I figured it would still work! This is my front yard, last year, March-ish, I think. Hopefully it will look like this tomorrow morning as well!! Happy weekend!!

2010-01-29T11:26:00.000-05:00

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Happy Friday, peeps!!

2010-01-29T11:00:00.000-05:00

Flawless.

Reese always gets it right.

2010-01-27T16:50:00.001-05:00

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Look mom, this is what LaFeitte would look like if his mustache was complete!

Aw, mousers!

2010-01-27T16:16:00.001-05:00

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LOVE this color!

Don't LOVE the $28 price tag.

Must find in OPI!

2010-01-27T15:51:00.000-05:00

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Taylor Swift designed greeting card.

So cute!

UNC vs. State

2010-01-26T14:05:00.002-05:00

So this is happening tonight...

Hubby is a State fan, if you didn't know...

Even though he is truly a super-duper silent Carolina hater, I don't think I will be able to take all the B.S. from the other Carolina haters if we lose.

Scary...

2010-01-26T11:09:00.001-05:00

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Happy Tuesday!

This is what made me fall in love with Glee!

2010-01-26T10:09:00.002-05:00

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This makes me think of Keith Urban's new song "Til Summer Comes Around".... woe is me, I miss you summer!!

...you had to go I understand...
...but you promised you'd be back again...
...and so I wander around this town...
...'til summer comes around...

2010-01-25T13:13:00.001-05:00

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LOVE LOVE LOVE everything about this!!

The rug, the table, the prints on the wall, the design on the wall, the flowers... everything, people!!!

A Day In The Life: Weekend recap...

2010-01-25T11:27:00.002-05:00

- Friday night:
*cooked dinner and spent the evening curled up on the couch with the hubs...
*watched, while tears streamed down my face, the Hope for Haiti telethon... hands down the best performance of the evening Justin Timberlake + Matt Morris... so moving...

- Saturday:
*met the hubs' parents for brunch at Biscuitville where yummy breakfast and fantastic conversation were had...
*went for a walk/jog/run... my legs are feeling the burn today, which is good and bad!
*sat 3rd row at the George Strait/Reba concert... for free... with my best girl! SO.MUCH.FUN!

- Sunday:
*no-shower Sunday was in full effect!
*Fort-Knoxed our house (ie: closing all windows, curtains, blinds, etc... and barracading self on couch w/ comfy blankets, hubby, and kitty cats)
*took at nap
*watched football
*ate popcorn
*generally enjoyed doing nothing at all

Monday... why oh why must you come so soon...

Wish List...

2010-01-21T14:53:00.001-05:00

Wish List

Pottery Barn Kate Rug

So lovely!

2010-01-21T14:18:00.001-05:00

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A totally selfish reason to watch the Haiti telethon on Friday...

... things that I am not currently liking at the moment...

2010-01-21T11:19:00.003-05:00

- the TarHeels... seriously boys, GET IT TOGETHER.

- the cold rain. When is spring, again?

- when you make a comment on someone's status on Facebook and then get 20 notifications where other people also make comments on their status... this is uber annoying...

- my throat hurting...

- the fact that my $8-a-bottle OPI nail polish chips off in less than 2 days...

- waking up 30 mins before my alarm is supposed to go off because I have to pee... real bad.

- the fact that I know a bazillion people who are either having babies/recently had babies/currently pregnant... I'm glad you can sneeze and get pregnant. Not that I'm not happy for you, I'm just a bitter, bitter girl.

- summer seems like a LIFETIME away...

- the thought of getting into a bathing suit in 2 short months... (we are going to the beach for an impromptu spring break in March... must lose AT LEAST 10 lbs before then... especially if I want to get said bathing suit)

- that I still have another 30 mins until lunch... this is the only time during the work day that makes me happy

- when I forget to say 'no mushrooms' when I place my order at the Thai restaurant... ugh.

- One Tree Hill. this week's episode sucked... a lot. (don't judge me for still continuing to watch a teeny-bopper show)

- people with attitudes and who are so moody you don't even want to be around them... **I REALLY don't like this at the moment**

- the fact that I'm at work and not at home curled up on the couch with a certain boy...

- spending 8 hours a day at a certain place...

- being able to hear 102 Jamz from my co-worker's computer...

Maybe this will help explain the constant scowl I'm wearing as of late... that is all.

2010-01-21T10:59:00.001-05:00

Newest addition and love...

I am currently listening to The Wallflowers station... lots of Third Eye Blind, Collective Soul, Counting Crows and other angsty songs from the 90's! Love it!

Delish...

2010-01-21T10:56:00.003-05:00

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Damn you Krispy Kreme and your delicious goodness...

This is NOT helping my diet...

2010-01-20T12:01:00.000-05:00

Can't. Freakin. Wait.

February 2nd!

2010-01-20T11:50:00.000-05:00

Kathriene McPhee

Total.Hot.Mess.

Wish List...

2010-01-20T11:46:00.001-05:00

Wish List!

In keeping with the summer theme... isn't this the cutest suit ever!?!? I love it! This is definitely on my summer wish list!!

GPOYW: "I miss you, summer" Edition

2010-01-20T11:43:00.002-05:00

GPOYW: "I miss you, summer" Edition

God, I want it to be summer SO badly right now!

A Day In The Life... Lack of motivation edition

2010-01-20T09:19:00.002-05:00

I realized today that I haven't posted much lately to let you guys know what's going on with me. I've been posting lots of randomness, rants, raves, and that's cool, but hopefully you guys come here because you actually want to know what's going on in my life. Whether it's because you're nosey or you genuinely care, either way, here are a few updates:

- I am totally lacking motivation as of late. Over the holidays I ate and sat around way too much, and now I'm paying for it... well, my pants are paying for it. I desperately need to get active. I've been thinking about getting Wii Fit... does anyone have any suggestions on that? Is it worth the money? Would I use it? I'm hoping that I'll be able to take advantage of being outside soon... I'm hoping that Sean and I can do our walks again in the evening without it being completly pitch dark by the time we get home. "something's gotta give, gotta give pretty soon..."

- I am so, so, so grateful for my family. We went to TN this past weekend to spend time with my aunt + uncle and cousins. We rode, in a van, mom, dad, Sean + I, and my brother and his wife... good times! For a split second I thought, "ok, we're 30 years old, is it still necessary to take road trips with our parents"? Absolutely. My family means SO much to me, and it's becoming more apparent every day. My aunt battled (and beat) cancer last year... my uncle had 2 strokes... my dad almost lost his job and everything that he's worked so hard for the last 30 years for... my cousin's had babies... so many life-changing things have happened to our family, and it only makes me want to spend more time with them.

- I am completely and utterly in love with my husband. He is, hands down, the best thing that has ever happened to me. Last night, on our way home from the grocery store, of all places, we were chatting about how we can't stand to be apart and how much we enjoy being with each other. Not like previous relationships we'd both been in where you find ways to do things separately, or not come home right after work... but not with us. We could easily spend every single second of every single day together. I know, it's kind of sickening, but it makes me so happy. He is the ray of light that fills my day when I've had enough. He makes everything ok, even when it seems like it's at it's worst. He spoils me... a lot! And he loves me unconditionally. What an amazing gift!

- I want to spend more time in prayer and with the Lord. You guys know how much we want to start a family, and that often weighs heavily on my mind. I'm also not happy with another aspect of my life that takes away so much of my days and time. I'm working on that now, looking at other options, but that too weighs heavy on my mind. This is something I have promised myself that I am going to work on... for me. Just like trying to lose weight and getting healthy physically, I want to get healthy mentally as well.

Wow, that was a lot, huh? So just a little glimpse into a day in the life... now you know!

Game face...

2010-01-20T09:16:00.002-05:00

Yo, Will...

Ok, so we have Wake Forest tonight...

Do you guys think you can pull out a win?

Maybe you could have 24 points again?

Can you talk to the team? I would really like to see a W in the win column!

Thanks!
M

Scandal...

2010-01-14T15:23:00.004-05:00

Guess what's back on??

The Bachelor!!

I know you're just as pumped about it as I am!!

So this is Rozalyn...

She got kicked off the show on this past Monday's episode for having an 'inappropriate relationship' with someone from the show's production crew...

this guy...
Seriously, Rozalyn? I mean, he has a ROBE on for the love of all things good?!?!

She could have had this guy...

So much for being 'on the wings of love'!

Oh how I love cheesy reality t.v.!!

Blah...

2010-01-13T14:20:00.001-05:00

I am seriously in a Debbie Downer blah blah blah mood today...

Tell me something to cheer me up!

GPOYW

2010-01-13T14:19:00.001-05:00

GPOYW: Magic Bullet edition... So I am SUPER PUMPED about receiving the Magic Bullet from my momma for Christmas! I am seriously craving a smoothie right now and can't wait to make one when I get home!

Avett...

2010-01-13T09:03:00.002-05:00

Ok, so I may be jumping on the Avett Brothers train a bit late, but I have to blog about these guys... they are AH-MAZING! I have been blasting their new album, "I and Love and You" on my iPod for the last couple of weeks, and can't get enough of their punky, bluegrass-y, harmony. It's fantastic!

If you don't know, now you know... check them out here!

They are definitely on my 2010 concert must see list!

Happy (BELATED)...

2010-01-12T15:16:00.002-05:00

I'm a bad daughter.

I forgot to wish my sweet, sweet momma a Happy Birthday!

Her birthday was on the 3rd, so I'm only... well... 9 days late.

Sorry, momma! You know I love you with ALL my heart and I honestly don't know what I would do without you. You are not only my mom, but my best friend and confidante. Thank you for loving me unconditionally and always being there for me.

Since you are one of the only ones who reads my blog... this post is for you, momma!

I love you!

Glee!

2010-01-12T15:04:00.002-05:00

So I finally watched Glee for the first time last week (it was the 'mash up' episode)... one evening when hubs wasn't home yet... and... I LOVED IT!!!!!!

It's singing, and dancing, and what's not to love!!!

Oh, and Mark Salling...

Sorry, hubs...

2010-01-08T16:36:00.001-05:00

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This is more like what it looks like outside.

(my camera battery is about to die, so that's why I'm borrowing pictures... damage control)

2010-01-08T16:32:00.000-05:00

Super pumped about seeing this guy tonight!

2010-01-08T16:29:00.003-05:00

Dear Summer,

Please hurry. It's snowing like crazy in Nashville right now, and while that's cool (literally) and everything, I'm desperate for your beautiful, sunny days spent at a show with my barefeet in the grass, or a cold beer while I'm sitting on the beach, wearing my favorite flip flops, and so much more. Just wanted you to know you are missed.

XOXO!
M

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2010-01-07T20:31:00.001-05:00

She is straight shutting it down.

I love everything about her. Especially when she teared up talking about her family when she accepted her award last night.

He's not bad either...

A Day in the Life... Nashville edition

2010-01-07T20:24:00.002-05:00

So Abby and I made it to Nashville... finally. Thanks, Mother Nature, for sending a snow storm TODAY?!? It only took us about 10 hours to get here!?!? Here's what's going on...

... late start this morning, there was a nail in our tire... good thing we had that checked out.

... stopped in Bristol and had lunch with my lovely aunt! Love her SO much!

... ate Scooby Snacks on the ride... they are bangin!

... drove through a crap-ton of snow, stuck in traffic, in one spot, for about an hour.

... ate a killer club sandwich in the hotel restaurant (hotel is quite nice, I might add)

... it's stupid-kind of cold outside... supposed to be below ZERO tomorrow night!?!? BELOW ZERO, people??

... getting ready to put my pj's on and watch the Bama/Texas game and crash out before 10pm (Nashville time, that is)

... missing my hubs...

That is all.

2010-01-04T12:32:00.003-05:00

When I get preggers... and IF... BIG if, we can hold out on knowing what sex our baby is, I would totally want our nursery to look just like these! So classic!

2010-01-04T12:28:00.001-05:00

I am starting off the New Year with attempting to make up for all of the debauchery that was my Christmas vacation (ie: eating practically everything in sight and then some) by eating healthy.

And yes, I'm still hungry...

2009-12-22T16:55:00.000-05:00

So I feel like a slack, slack, slacker this year. I didn't mail any Christmas cards.

Sean says we don't need to mail any until we have cute babies to put on the front!

So from me to you... MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

2009-12-22T16:44:00.001-05:00

I was looking through pictures this afternoon and came across this one.

This was our 2nd or 3rd date.

It had already started...

Mousers!

2009-12-22T16:34:00.005-05:00

Let me introduce you to my kitty cats!

I talk about them from time to time, but have never formally introduced you to them...

This is Allie.

Loves: scratching at doors that are shut, eating turkey, drinking fresh water right after it's poured from the tap!

She was a stray, and some friends rescued her from a video store.

I love her sweet face!

This is Bella.
Loves: meowing... a lot, eating Fluffy's leftover Fancy Feast, back scratches, watching birds on t.v.

I got Bella from a friend of mine who had one of her sisters. I fell in love with her the second I met her!

This is Fluffy.
Loves: Fancy Feast... a lot of it, scratching at the back door to go out, staying outside for less than 5 minutes and scratching to get back in, face rubs!

Fluffy was a stray that showed up at Sean's house. Yes, we are a blended family. Allie and Bella were mine, and Fluffy was Sean's. We all live together in harmony!

Luck dragon?

2009-12-22T16:29:00.002-05:00

Sean and I have been joking that Allie looks sort of like the Luck Dragon, Falcor, from the Neverending Story when she lays like this...

what do you think??

It's beginning to look...

2009-12-22T16:11:00.011-05:00

a lot like Christmas!!

I thought I would share with you guys some Christmasy scenes from my house...

... look at all of those Christmas cards!!

...this little guy is just hanging out by the sink in the kitchen...

...my "Merry Christmas" sign and mini ornament tree are new additions this year...

...dining room table...

..."O Christmas Tree... O Christmas Tree"... check out Fluffy wanting to go outside!

...my Christmas sign on display!!

...my super cool IKEA star lights, and our stockings, of course! check out the picture of my parents in the middle on the top! love it! Sean's parents are in the pictures on either side.

...coffee table... and my hurricane vases with ornaments are on the entertainment center in the background...

...sweet little holiday display on my trunk...

... Sean's fiber-optic Santa...

2009-12-15T12:50:00.001-05:00

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I keep trying to remind myself of this...

5 more days... 5 more days... 5 more days...

Then 11 off!!!

2009-12-15T12:47:00.000-05:00

So beautiful and so true.

2009-12-15T11:50:00.003-05:00

"I love you not because of who you are,

but because of who I am when I am with you."

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Christmas signs...

2009-12-15T11:45:00.001-05:00

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I'm SUPER excited about my new Christmas sign!! A friend of mine is so crafty and made these cute, cute, CUTE Christmas signs!! The one at the top is now proudly displayed on my built in bookshelf above my fireplace in my living room! It is B-E-A-UTIFUL and makes me smile everytime I see it! Thanks, Sliminem!!

2009-12-15T11:44:00.001-05:00

SO ready for Christmas!!

SO ready for snow!!

2009-12-15T11:41:00.001-05:00

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So lovely! I wish hubs would let me have a fancy, girly room in our house! Wait, he's pretty good about letting me girly up the house... I just need a room that can be all girly all the time... like this!!

Really...

2009-12-15T11:33:00.002-05:00

It's disturbing that this is the same girl...

"...where are you Christmas...."

"...where are you, rehab..."

so sad...

2009-12-15T11:32:00.000-05:00

JT, I'm not mad atcha for growing out those curls...

2009-12-10T10:30:00.005-05:00

Dear [redacted],

Please hurry up and order my coffee. I haven't had my breakfast blend in weeks, so I've had to drink house blend. But today neither were available so I had to drink the super-charged, motor oil-like SUPER DARK BLEND and I'm about to lose my mind!?!?!! Even with the sweet chocolatey-ness of the Milky Way swirl, it was much to high-test for me. Hoping I come down from this cloud soon.

Many thanks,
M

2009-12-10T10:30:00.002-05:00

I'd really like to have some eggnog and an oatmeal cookie...

in no particular order...

together or separate...

A day in the life... update...

2009-12-08T13:14:00.002-05:00

I've been kind of MIA lately, and I'm sorry about that, friends! I knew I was slacking when my own mom said, 'you haven't updated your blog lately'. Sorry, mom! So here's a brief recap of 'A Day in the Life'...

- I successfully completeled, hands down, the biggest event of my short event planning career last Monday. Darius Rucker performed, and this is an event I've been working on with my AWESOME SAUCE co-worker, Erin, since, well, August. It was a hit. We actually made money, which is a plus, and I was absolutely, certifiably the tiredest I have EVER been. All in a day's work, right?

- 2 more events this weekend and I'm dunzo until January! HOORAY!

- Thanksgiving was lovely! Ate too much, of course, and baked my very first turkey! It was a hit, as there were NO leftovers!

- Got all of my Christmas shopping done... except ONE present!

- Hubs and I took a day-date trip to Chapel Hill and Durham this past Saturday! We had the best day, despite the cold and rain! Saw "A Christmas Carol", first 3-D movie for both of us, did a little shopping, and ate dinner at our fav Maggiano's! Delish!

- I'm SUPER ready for Christmas! Even more ready to have 11 days off work!! WHOO HOO!!

- I'm getting my hair cut and colored tonight!! A little shorter and a little darker!!

So that pretty much sums up what's been going on with me... what's been going on with all of you??

2009-12-07T14:11:00.001-05:00

Definitely feeling like I need to ask Santa for one of these for Christmas!! The one thing I hate about this time of year is it's SO dark when I get home from work. And because we pretty much live 20-30 minutes away from EVERYTHING, a gym membership is just not convenient for me!?!?! UGH...

Last game??

2009-11-28T10:16:00.000-05:00

Sorry babe, but your Pack is going down today!

GO HEELS!!

Turkey time...

2009-11-25T17:34:00.002-05:00

So I've been asked to bake a turkey for Thanksgiving this year. Am I excited about that? Sure, another step into womanhood, a challenge, learning from my elders (sorry mom + Patsy)... but will it be a disaster? Let's hope not! Say a prayer for me, folks! I'm off to bake my bird!

Oh, Happy Day!

2009-11-25T09:59:00.002-05:00

Tuesday was this handsome one's birthday!

All my days are happier with him in them.

I smile more, laugh more, love more with him.

Can't wait to spend all the rest of our birthdays together... forever!

I'll love you forever and two days after!

2009-11-23T11:39:00.001-05:00

Thank goodness Carrie cut her hair... she was looking like she was going to the prom last week at the CMA awards. I like this short bob much better!

And Adam Lambert... I didn't like you when you were on AI and I SURE AS HECK don't like you after that disasterous performance on the AMA's last night. Tragic.

I have no beef with you, Mary J!

Loves...

2009-11-21T10:59:00.004-05:00

As I'm getting older (grrr) I can tell my tastes in clothes are changing. Maybe it's in anticipation of wanting to become a mommy soon, and that American Eagle just doesn't work for me anymore (not everyone looks good in ripped, skinny jeans, just so you know). I have recently become obsessed with Ann Taylor Loft! Why, oh why, can't I just win the lottery!?!? Guess I have to start playing first. It's SO hard for me to wait for things to go on sale... they might not have the size I need... or the color I want... but I just can't seem to find room in our monthly budget for a $98 dress, or a $59 sweater... *sigh*....

Loves... This gold ruffle dress! Wouldn't this be fantastic to wear to a Christmas party? Good thing I work for a non-profit who doesn't have enough money to throw Christmas parties (or give Christmas bonuses... but that's another story...). I especially LOVE the shoes!! They are gold and they have a bow, what's not to like?

Loves... This whole ensemble, minues the whole jeans rolled up, circa de 1992. I love the jacket, love the cowlneck sweater, love navy + cream together, love, love, love it!!

Loves... Everything about this! The dress.... the boots... the cardigan (notice I didn't say "cardi"... I'm sick already of those stupid Old Navy commercials advertising "party cardi's".... SHUT UP ALREADY!!?!?! Anyway, I am loving the boot / dress / tights look! I finally picked up a super cute dress, at Target no less, for $12 no less, that looks super cute with my boots and tights!

Loves... This cardigan + jean combo, again, minus the whole jeans being rolled up thing. I love the color and the romantic look of the chiffon roses!

2009-11-21T10:54:00.000-05:00

Just one more.... for old times sake, right?

Oh, IKEA!

2009-11-21T10:39:00.005-05:00

I have to tell you about a trip down to Charlotte that mom and Mel and I made last week to a little place I like to call, IKEA!! I had heard all this hype about how cool it was, and how I needed to go ASAP, but I wasn't really sure what to expect. I'm not into the real modern look of their furniture, I feel like I'm more classic and vintage. But my oh my what fun we had! I bought so many Christmas presents, and they were SUPER cheap! Love it! Also found some things to put on my 'wish list'...
Like this pillow and the bedding that goes with it! I LOVE decorative throw pillows, just so ya know!!
Or this chandelier, which would look lovely hanging about my bed with the new bedding mentioned above... ahem... I'm just saying... hubby... for Christmas? No?

Smile Friday...

2009-11-21T10:30:00.002-05:00

Smile Friday (Saturday Edition)... or "Happy early Birthday to my hubby" edition! This picture was taken on Thanksgiving night 3 years ago, also Sean's birthday, and also, sort of, our 2nd date! I was so excited to get out of the house after eating turkey and dressing with the fam all day to see this handsome one! Lots of flirting went on this evening, and it was just the start of the best times of my life!

New Moon update...

2009-11-21T10:24:00.002-05:00

Well, here it is, my two cents on the New Moon movie. First of all, it still blows my mind that so many showings of this movie were sold out?? I ventured to the theater in Burlington yesterday afternoon, with hopes of purchasing tickets to the 9:45pm show. By the time I arrived (about 30 minutes after I called to see if they still had tickets available) the show was sold out and the only other one available was 10:30pm?!?! Luckily we ended up getting tickets to an 8:30pm showing at the Grande at Friendly. They had 2 theaters showing the movie at 8:30pm so we actually got really good seats! Yay us!

Moving on.... the movie... it was just alright. I know, I know, all the hype, and posts about how I couldn't wait for this day to arrive! "New Moon" is my least favorite book out of the series, so I knew it wouldn't be my favorite movie. I just felt like it was really slow, and of course, not enough Edward (which is why this was my least favorite book)!

Oh well, I'm glad I saw it, and I will more than likely see it again with my momma! I'm already counting down the days until "Eclipse" comes out in June! Now that is going to be a good movie!

2009-11-12T09:06:00.002-05:00

8 more days...

2009-11-12T09:00:00.001-05:00

Something you might not know about me... I LOVE LOVE LOVE Vince Gill!! He was the very first person I ever saw in concert, and I still love him just as much today!! He sings with Chris Daughtry on his new album... the song, "Tenneessee Line", which is my FAVORITE on the album and they played it live last night at the CMA's!!! Loved it!!

2009-11-12T08:58:00.001-05:00

Gross, gross, gross.

I thought Leann Rimes looked horrible at the CMA's last night. It stinks because I used to really like her... not so much anymore... homewrecker!!

Too soon...

2009-11-06T12:48:00.002-05:00

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Is it wrong that I want to put up my Christmas decorations already?? My sister in law both agree on this one... I say no. I'm SO ready for Christmas, I can't WAIT!! Mom and Mel and I are taking a day off work in 2 weeks to go to Charlotte to go Christmas shopping!!

Can't.freakin.wait.

We will most definitely be making a stop by IKEA in Charlotte!! Oh, hurry up and get here November 16th!!

Christmas Countdown: 49 days

2009-11-06T12:35:00.001-05:00

I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride; so I love you because I know no other way.

Pablo Neruda

2009-11-06T12:29:00.001-05:00

Honey, can we PRETTY PLEASE get this???? LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

My friend Kim posted a link to this website on her Facebook page. It's all original furniture, some really neat pieces!

2009-11-04T15:03:00.001-05:00

CAN'T. FREAKIN. WAIT.

2009-11-04T14:50:00.000-05:00

LOVE LOVE LOVE her sweater!!! Wish I knew where to find this...

2009-11-04T13:41:00.003-05:00

GPOYW: The "I'm official and carry a clipboard AND I'm rocking my $8 Walmart Halloween costume at work" edition.

2009-11-04T09:55:00.001-05:00

Look what Google looks like today!! Precious!! It's the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street!!

2009-11-03T09:28:00.000-05:00

This takes my baby-fever to new heights.

She is flawless.

New phone...

2009-11-02T16:11:00.001-05:00

I have the WORST luck with phones. My work phone went on the outs... again. So, B hooked me up with a new and improved one! Hooray for the hook up!

And guess what my new ringtone is...

I'll give you a hint...

Nodding my head like YEAH!

2009-11-02T14:33:00.001-05:00

Just in case you were wondering, Carolina's first basketball game is this Friday!!! HOORAY for basketball season!!!!

You've been warned...

2009-11-02T13:59:00.000-05:00

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2009-11-02T11:20:00.000-05:00

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Cutest. costume. ever.

Busy, busy...

2009-11-02T11:15:00.002-05:00

Today is November 2nd...

21 days til my hubby's BIRTHDAY...

23 days til Thanksgiving...

27 days til Darius Rucker concert for camp (which is taking over my life)...

and...

52 days til CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

I and Love and You...

2009-11-02T11:04:00.004-05:00

I know I'm a dork because I still DVR One Tree Hill and watch it religiously, just like I have all 7 years it's been on the air. Very similar to Dawson's Creek, which was a constant during my high school + college years. OTH is filmed in Wilmington, and last week's episode showed Clay and Sarah jumping off the bridge we drive over to get to Wrightsville Beach!! Very cool!

I also really dig the music they play... lots of stuff you never hear on the radio, including a favorite of mine, the Avett Brothers! Last week's episode was called "I and Love and You" named after their new album... can't wait to download it on iTunes!

Three words that become hard to say

I and love and you

What you were then, I am today

Look at the things I do

Click here to take a listen...

Payback!

2009-11-02T10:58:00.001-05:00

SUPER PUMPED about the Panthers sticking it to the Cardinals yesterday! Revenge is so sweet!!!

2009-10-27T11:11:00.002-04:00

So I finally worked up the nerve to rock these boots outside my jeans to work today! I have actually gotten several comments on how cute I look! Score!

2009-10-27T11:07:00.001-04:00

Christmas list? Yes, please!

I have a new obsession with Ann Taylor Loft... why, oh why, must you be so expensive, though? I do love your sales!!

Win win...

2009-10-26T19:39:00.001-04:00

So, I found my Halloween costume!! HOORAY!!

And no, it is not one of those slut-tastic Leg Avenue ones, either!!

Pictures will come after this weekend's festivities!!

2009-10-26T19:26:00.002-04:00

25 years ago today MJ (the original MJ) made his NBA debut.

When I was in the 4th grade, we had to write a report about famous North Carolinians. Our teacher made us draw names from a hat... guess who I drew?? Good 'ol Michael! All the boys were SO jealous!

It's good to be a Tar Heel, huh??

2009-10-21T10:12:00.004-04:00

In honor of my baby-fever, I'm going to blow up my dash with adorable baby nurseries and such... enjoy!

GPOYW

2009-10-21T10:04:00.003-04:00

GPOYW: The "I have baby-fever REAL BAD" Edition

So this is Weston... my friend Mere's little one. He is so stinking cute, and his baby brother is too! I am ACHING for a baby right now, it's SO hard.

I can't wait to dress my little guy up in cute sweaters and kiss all over his chubby cheeks!!

2009-10-21T09:59:00.003-04:00

"I'm sorry I'm late... it took me forever to get here"...

"I know what you mean"...

LOVE THIS MOVIE!!! Hubby and I watched it last night... yes, I said hubby AND I! Love him too!!

2009-10-14T11:14:00.001-04:00

Really?

Halloween costumes...

2009-10-12T18:58:00.000-04:00

I need some suggestions on Halloween costumes. Unfortunately I am missing out on the Newsom Family party, but we are going to my brother & sister in law's party! Ideas for just me or couple ideas are welcomed!!

Funnies...

2009-10-09T18:29:00.005-04:00

Here are some funny pictures from yesterday's Farmer's Market adventure...

MegWeg and I...
Me as an owl...

Sean as a... pumpkin? For cooking? I don't know...

Farmer's Market...

2009-10-09T18:20:00.008-04:00

Yesterday afternoon, Sean, Meagan, Ernie and I made a little visit to the Farmer's Market! I haven't been in a really long time, so it was really a fun experience! We were on the hunt for pumpkins (we tried to find a pumpkin patch complete with hay rides and more, but they were all closed on Thursday afternoon), mums, and fresh veggies and boy did we find them!

We didn't end up getting pumpkins, because we did in fact find a pumpkin patch in Gibsonville, complete with hay rides and more, that we will be visiting next weekend! But we did get fresh okra, apple butter, pumpkin pecan bread + banana nut bread, corn, potatoes, and tomatoes!! Delish!! I even made fried okra for the first time... not on Weight Watchers, but it was tasty!! Thanks for the recipe, mama!!

Smile Friday...

2009-10-09T18:00:00.000-04:00

Smile Friday: "I got fancy hair for my brother's wedding" Edition!

Office romance...

2009-10-09T11:03:00.001-04:00

Love, love, LOVED the Office wedding last night!! It made me cry!!

GPOYW

2009-10-07T13:56:00.003-04:00

GPOYW: The "I'm a Clampett" / Track Travel Edition
Have I told you just how much I LOVE track travel?? No?? Well, it's fan-freakin-tastic!! Erin and I had lots of awesome adventures in the big city of Kansas City! This is all of our booth supplies. Each day we had to pack up and load all this shiz into our rental car, and then set up again the next morning... good times!! I got lots of cat calls on this bad-boy!!

New hair...

2009-10-06T15:13:00.002-04:00

So this isn't the best picture and I promise I'll post a better one soon... but I have new hair!! Well, not really, but a new look!! I am all brown, no blonde in honor of fall!! Plus, I got about 3 inches chopped off!! I am LOVING it!! Thanks to Lindsay who made me look b-e-a-utiful!!

True colors...

2009-10-06T15:05:00.002-04:00

In honor of fall I'm rockin a new nail polish... love it!

However, I must bid farewell to my most fav summer color, Elephantastic Pink. Let's just say it met it's demise in my suitcase on the plane ride back from Kansas. Nothing like cleaning HOT PINK nail polish off of EVERYTHING in a bag (just a cosmetic bag) upon my arrival home. May you RIP Elephantastic Pink.

Wait for it....

2009-10-04T20:19:00.003-04:00

Funny pictures and stories coming soon from my adventures here in the Midwest!!! Can't wait to share!!!

2009-10-04T20:17:00.001-04:00

Is it wrong that it's 7:00pm (Central time) and I'm ready for bed?? Looooooong weekend here in Kansas. My belly is full, my legs are tired, and I'm ready to call it a night. Can't WAIT to hop on that US Air flight tomorrow and head home to my hubby!!! I miss him SO much!!!

2009-10-04T20:16:00.001-04:00

Erin and I just ate dinner (well, senior citizens style dinner at 5:00) at PF Changs... our waiter was SO full of personality. He decided to sing Whitney Houston's new single to us... at our table. "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" was just on the Muszak and he graced us with his own version of Whitney. Too.much.too.handle.

Gone...

2009-09-30T11:53:00.001-04:00

So sorry my friends to leave you hanging... I have been a bad blogger lately and it's not going to get much better in the upcoming days. I am off to Kansas for race weekend. Leaving tomorrow and will be back on Monday. I may or may not be blogging while in the land of Oz, so I'm going to apologize now, but I promise to have lots of funny stories and pictures upon my return!!!

Love, love, love!
Mel