This is the best foundation I have ever used. I love the coverage, texture & finish, & I especially love the face that it will "adjust" with my skintone should I get a little darker or lighter. MAC, you have really out done yourself on this one! :-D
So, I was thinking...
Just my thoughts, concerns & feelings...& anything else I want to put into words!

Friday, October 14, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Something new
I'm trying out this Blogger app that I have on my phone, maybe I will blog more now.
So, it's almost September & my emotions are running rampant. I'm really excited about Rylee's 1st birthday & her party, her bday pictures & possibly some more family pics too. However, when I think about what I was doing this time last year, (reflection is something I do too much) I can't help but dread thinking about the upcoming days. This time last year i was saying things like, "I just can't wait to have this baby," and "rylee, you can come out now. Please COME OUT NOW! " If I had known what was about to happen, maybe I wouldn't have been so eager to have her out. I'm not sure how I am going to be, emotionally, on her bday. It's going to be a celebration of life & miracles, proof that time goes so quickly & a reminder of one of the scariest times in my life. I just don't know how im going to deal with it. I hope I can put all my negative memories away & focus on my miracle, but i cry every time I think about that day. Still, even though things seem to be "working out" I cry EVERY time I think about how Rylee entered the world. I hate that. I should be all smiles when i think about her birth, but instead, i am all smiles...& glassy eyes.
Well, i have guessed only time will tell. Regardless of how Rylee's story started, i am so thankful that it did!
Monday, June 20, 2011
S. O. B. Land?
We just passed Pedro's South of the Border Land, lol. That place was crazy! There was a hotel, amusement park, restaurant, grocery, gift shop. It was ridiculous...hopefully we can stop by on our way home, lol. I would love to see what "Pedro" looks like.
Monday, May 16, 2011
A little bit crafty
This is the centerpiece for all the tables & each table setting.
Close-up of the centerpiece. I made it from 20 circles cut from various coordinating scrapbook papers.
Close-up of the napkin rings & chocolate bar favors. Part of the advice card is on the left.
Close-up of Chocolate bar.
Diaper Cake! This turned out so well. I have never made one, & this was a big one! There are 104 diapers, 3 stuffed animals, 2 lotions, 2 baby bath, 2 pacifiers, 2 toys, 1 diaper cream, 1 baby book & name blocks. (The theme was based of the Baby Presley's nursery, which is the Jacana Animal print. It is such an adorable theme!

I didn't get any pictures of the "cravings" table, which included lots of sweet & salty things. Making all of these things was lots of fun, & I found several neat ideas that I didn't include bc there just wasn't time or space. Maybe I will get to do more showers or events soon!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Baby-proofing....AH!!!

This past weekend was a good friend's bachelorette party. It was so much fun, & I really enjoyed getting to spend some quality time with such a great group of girls. Donna, Rylee's OT, keeps telling me to make sure I have my time. I try to do as much as possible with friends, but sometimes it's hard. So this weekend was a chance for me to enjoy myself w/o worrying about what I need to do or get for Rylee. Josh watched her, so I knew she was in great hands & I was able to focus on having fun. I have to give my hubby some props. He is an amazing father &, although he doesn't do things the exact way I do them, he really does cover all the bases when I'm not around.
This weekend was alot of fun, & I still havent recovered from the late night (or the blister from my heels.) I was, however, reminded of how great my friends really are. Whether we talk everyday or once every couple months, they have & (hopefully) always be a major part of my life.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
OT
Sunday, April 10, 2011
I'm excited!
Speaking of prayers, I've been reading this new devotional based on the Love Dare. It's a couples devo & I really like it! There are 365 short devotions that are intended to teach how to give & receive love. There are some corresponding quotes, passages & challenges. Josh seems to like it too, so for that it gets an A+ in my book!
This past week Rylee got a runny nose & dry cough. I had to take her (smiling) to the doctor. She has VERY dry skin, & sometimes it rashes. When I took her to the doctor, they expressed concern for Strep, based on her cough & bright red rash. It turns out that my baby just has allergies, we think. I will be looking into testing very soon. My title is "I'm excited" & it's bc, despite a slight sleep regression during the beginning of her "feel bads" Rylee is back on track! I'm excited to know that even though there is an occasional hiccup in her sleep patterns, the training I worked so diligently on, was a success! Yay for sleep, bc that is probably the best thing for her when she is feeling bad.
Something I am NOT excited about: I sliced my finger open today. I'm definitely not kitchen/cooking savvy, but I do make 90% of Rylee's food. It's so easy, & I just really enjoy doing it. Anyway, I was slicing & de-pitting a plum, & I sliced the crap out of my finger. To make matters worse, we have CUTCO knives & they are super sharp. I'm really fortunate that I did not my cut off my entire finger tip.
And finally, I am excited.....for BED! Night Night :)