What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Here's what I'm loving today!

Hosted by Jamie

1. I'm loving these flowers that Jason got for me. Purple roses are my FAVORITE flowers of all time. They were the flowers I used in my wedding bouquet.

2. I'm loving this little bag of goodies I received on my desk last week. I started this thing called Been Boo-ed last week by giving a bag of fun goodies to my co-workers and then they had to give a bag of goodies to another person. It was so much fun. I got the idea off of Pinterest of course. You should do this in your neighborhood or work place - you still have until Monday =). 

3. I'm loving this shirt I got at the Loft this weekend. It was 30% off, and it was the last one in that color and my size in the store. Score!

Source: loft.com on Pinterest

4. I'm also loving this necklace I got at Charming Charlie's. Have you guys ever been to that store?? It makes my slight OCD happy because it's organized by colors. 

5. I'm loving that it's my high school reunion this weekend. I'm so excited to go back and see people and just enjoy the time I have back in my hometown. 

6. I'm loving that the trailer for Breaking Dawn is now being shown on TV. I'm not going to lie - I'm excited to see it. 

Source: google.com on Pinterest

7. I'm loving the Starbucks hot chocolate mix that I picked up at Costco when we went grocery shopping on Sunday. I can't wait to have some tomorrow when the high is only going to be 57!!!!

What are you loving today?? Have a fabulous Wednesday!

29 before 29 update!!!

It's been a while since I have given an update on my list. I'm doing pretty good so far but realize there are some that I need to get going on because I have less than 4 months (eek!) before the big 2-9 hits.

1. Take a photography class
2. Make Spain scrapbook (I really need to get on this but I can't decide if I should do a Shutterfly book or a by hand one - thoughts?)
3. Try two new recipes a month ( still doing great with this one)
4. Try six new restaurants  (Firehouse Subs, Five Guys Burger and Fries, The Egg and I, Le Peep, Blue Fish, Daan Sushi, Mooyah Burgers)
5. Learn how to use the cross out feature on the blog (Now it's really easy with the new updated version)
6. It's a secret
7. Visit the Dallas Aquarium (see here)
8. Organize and scan all photos from pre-digital era (just got a new printer that is supposed to do great scanning of pictures)
9. Get professional pictures done
10. Go on a vacation To see go here, here, or here
11. Have dessert only once a week (I'm still doing great with this - go me!)
12. Read at least 2 books a month (Doing great with this)
13. Do five craft projects (bag, fall wreath, ribbon wreath)
14. Take Lucye on longer walks - weather permitting (the weather is now finally cooperating again now if I could just get my injured foot to hurry up and heal itself)
15. Have a date night at least 3 nights a month ( I don't keep track of this one very well but I know that we've done them)
16. Go to an FC Dallas game  see here
17. Go see a movie on opening day at midnight  (Harry Potter!!)
18. Memorize a scripture verse each month ( the past couple of months I have been horrible at this so I need to get back on this one quickly)
19. Learn to sew
20. Eat at the table at least 3 nights a week together as a family
21. Have a cookie exchange party (starting to look up stuff to plan for this!)
22. Send cards in the mail for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. ( Still doing great!)
23. Own a pair of TOMS shoes
24. Take a spontaneous trip over a weekend
25. Pick a show that I've never watched before and watch all the seasons (Arrested Development)
26. Support a local artist by going to a show or buying a CD
27. Have dinner with a least one couple a month
28. Get at least 2 pedicures (I've gotten one but now with my stress fracture I'm kind of nervous for peole to mess with my feet so we will see when this happens again)
29. Go to the state fair  see here 

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

What I'm loving this gorgeous fall Wednesday

Hosted by Jamie

1. I'm loving this fall weather!! Oh my gosh - today the high is going to be 68! If you could see my happy dance right now, you would think I was ridiculous. 

2. I'm loving the yummy treats I've made the past two days. On Sunday, I made pumpkin cream cheese muffins. I got the recipe from Eclectically E (thanks!) and then on Monday night, I made pumpkin snickerdoodles. They are both so amazing! 

3. I'm loving that last week I went shopping and found some really cute boots at Target and some skinny jeans. I love finding good deals!! I think I'll be wearing these boots to my high school reunion next weekend!

4. I'm loving that the Rangers are in the World Series. Now I'm not a die hard fan or anything, but there is a sense of pride for a Texas team to be in the championship game.

5. I'm loving the cute Halloween socks I picked up at the dollar section at Target. (Are you seeing a pattern here?) They're just a little fun to brighten my day!

6. I'm loving this pic of me and Lucye (excuse my no make up face). We pretty much do this every weekend morning while I eat my breakfast and relax before I get ready for the day. She's my baby. 

Hope you are having a fabulous Wednesday!

Weekend Update

This weekend was really fun and really busy, but I had a great time with friends and my love, Jason. Friday night and Saturday morning, I went to the women's conference at my church with my home group girls. We booked a hotel for Friday night and all stayed there together. We stayed up way too late (2:30 A.M. - I haven't done that in forever) but had so much fun laughing and talking. And wouldn't you know I forgot to take pictures! This is what happens when I get around these girls. I have so much fun that I forget to take any pictures to remember the occasion - I must remedy that soon.

Once I got back from the conference, Jason and I went to a one year old birthday party at a park. My favorite part always is to see how the little one takes to the cake and this little one didn't disappoint. He went to town on his little cake (Although no pics, don't know how his parents feel about his pic on the internet so I'm not going to put them on - sorry!)

After the party, we stopped to eat a very late lunch and stopped at Mooyah Burgers. We had never eaten here before and thought we'd give it a try and I'm so glad we did it was so good!!!

First off, they had this 1/2 tea and 1/2 lemonade concoction that I thought was awesome because I do this at every restaurant that I go to where I fill my own drink. Tea and lemonade together - so yum!

The veggie burger was really good too! It definitely takes 2nd place in the best veggie burgers I've had.

Jason liked his turkey burger as well.

Later that night, we headed to the fair!! My first time ever to go =) We took the DART down there to avoid parking fiascos and headed into the park. Our first order of business was to take a picture of Big Tex, and then get some yummy food.

Big Tex

Jason got a corn dog from Fletchers, and I ate fried salsa which was one of the finalists for this year. It was pretty good, and I enjoyed it but after only 1 and half of them I was full.

There was a parade while we were there and we waved to Miss Texas. Then we found a seat by one of the fountains to watch a firework display.

Watching the fireworks

Before we left, Jason got an order of fried Boudain balls. He makes them every once and awhile and he said his were way better. 

We had so much fun at the fair, and I would love to go back next year!!

TAYLOR SWIFT!

Last Saturday I went to Taylor Swift with my niece and sister in law, Meagan. Y'all...it was so awesome. I am not ashamed to say that I screamed like a 12 year old girl and sang every song and took a million and one pictures. Meagan and my niece had a blast as well, and I loved that I was able to share this memory with them. Taylor knows how to put on a concert!

We took a pic in front of one of the many, many 18 wheelers that had carried her equipment to the stadium.  K was decked out in boots and a sparkly shirt and was way cuter than her aunt and mom put together!

We found our seats and then went to find some food and look for shirts. It looks empty now, but there were 55, 000 people at that stadium when Taylor hit the stage.

Taylor didn't come on stage until 8:45 and when she did the whole crowd was screaming. She began the concert with her song Sparks Fly. I took pictures for every single song that she sang but I'll just cover the highlights here.

Singing sparks fly in her pretty gold dress

 "Our song is the slamming screen door, sneaking out late, tapping on your window"

This was the background on the stage when she sang "Back to December". There was fake snow and tons of violinists standing on the bridge.

 "And I go back to December all the time".... one of my favorites

 Cute little sketch with the song "Speak Now"

 At one point, she went down to the floor and sat on a platform and sang some of her slow songs.

 Singing "Last Kiss" also one of my favorites

Fireworks during the song Dear John

"I'm shining like fireworks over your sad empty town"

 Scene from the song "Enchanted". Love that song!

 Singing "Haunted"

 I want her sparkly guitar. She is so adorable!

B.o.b. came and sang "Airplanes" with her

At the very end, she climbed into a small balcony and went over the crowd while she sang "Love Story"

Taking a well deserved bow

If you get the chance, go see her in concert. It was one of the best concerts I have ever been to. I barely had a voice the next day, but it was totally worth it.

Favorite Fall Finds Blog Swap!!

I am so excited to be a part of the Favorite Fall Finds Blog Swap this year! My partner was Ashley from The Sweet Life, and it was so fun to exchange gifts. It was great getting to know her through this process.  She is such a sweetie - you guys should go check out her blog!

So without further ado here are all the fall finds that Ashley sent me! I absolutely love all of them!

1. This cute apron to bake fall goodies in! I love it and it matches my kitchen colors perfectly!
(Please excuse the no make up - it had been a long day at work...)

2. A Better Homes and Garden magazine for fall decoration inspiration. I have already found some cute ideas!

 

3. Some halloween cupcake liners with decorative toothpicks with some yummy caramels for baking. I already have some pumpkin cupcakes planned for them.

4. A yummy smelling pumpkin candle...my house smells wonderful!

5.  And last but not least: a fall bucket list!

 Thanks Ashley!! It was great being partners with you!

To see other fall finds go here.  

It's Ok

It's Ok to:

- buy way more make up than you planned on when you go into the store because the lady that helped you was really nice and did a little mini make over and made you feel pretty

- scream like a 12 year old girl at the Taylor Swift concert last weekend

- be extremely excited that The Vampire Diaries comes on tonight

- have wanted to stay home yesterday when it was raining and cuddle up with Lucye and a good book

- be upset that you were a responsible adult and went to work anyway

- be sad that some of your favorite shows are on hiatus for 3 weeks due to coverage of baseball...sigh

Link up here.

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Here's what I'm loving today:

Hosted by Jamie

1. I'm loving the Taylor Swift concert that I went to this weekend! It was A-W-E-S-O-M-E! I am not ashamed to say that I acted like a 12 year old screaming girl and I had a blast! I'll share more of the concert later this week!

2. I'm loving that Jason and I are going to the state fair this weekend. Can you believe that I have never been? I'm ready for some fried food and fun fair games.

Source: dodallascheap.blogspot.com  

3. I'm loving that the women's conference at our church is this coming weekend. The girls in my home group are getting a hotel for Friday night. It's just going to be a great time of girl fellowship!

Source: thevillagechurch.net  

4. I'm loving this Halloween costume. Mary Poppins was probably one of my fave movies growing up. Now I just need to convince Jason to dress like Bert =)

Source: keikolynn.com 

5. I'm loving all the catalogs of my fave stores that have Christmas stuff in them!! I know there are some out there that hate places setting out Christmas decorations in October but I love it!! Here are some of my faves:

Source: potterybarn.com 

Source: ballarddesigns.com 

Have a fabulous Wednesday!