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31
Jan
Gotta love him right? He thinks he is SO funny! Tuesday is my birthday, so this weekend he's been all over me asking what I want for my birthday. SO I told him.. I want a new tattoo, cash towards my Reno trip, clothes.. any one of those things would be just fine. He looks at me and says, "How about something practical like stuff for the kitchen..." Um hello, things for me to use to make things for YOU is not a birthday gift. A birthday gift is something that I get to enjoy for me. His other suggestion was new furniture. Yes, we need new furniture but don't use my birthday as an excuse to buy it! Sheesh man..
I also gave him a more reasonable suggestion.. the butterfly ring I have been wanting for like 2 yrs now. But I'd also like for him to come up with something on his own for a change. No one likes to pick out their own gift. All I know is we're going out to dinner, not sure where yet.
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24
Jun
I was thinking I should try to get this thing going again. There's not a whole lot going on over here. The kids are getting ready to let out for school.. last day is Friday.
We are talking seriously about moving back to Reno. We just need to do a bit of saving and planning and it doesn't seem like it's going to happen for a least another year. I am dying to go now though. I really miss it there.
I am back on the Weight Watchers train. I have been for a few months now. I just didn't want to say anything until I knew I would stick with it this time. I never had an issue sticking before but there was just something else going on with me.. I guess I just wasn't ready. But I have been going strong since the end of February and I have lost almost 15 lbs.
I also have a new obsession I'd like to talk about. They are purses, bags, and various accessories. Not jsut any hadbag though.. nope, I like to be special. Courtsey of a thread at DST, I found this wonderful lady named Shelly who makes custom fabric purses, bags, and accessories. I almost immediately made a purchase, which I am pretty sure I posted about here. Well, since then I ordered a matching makeup bag and a key fob. SO cute!
Recently, I got the oppurtunity to help Shelly set up her Zen Cart store, Pink Punk Boutique.
In exchange, she made me some goodies! She made me a clutch purse and a camera strap for my DSLR. The clutch I will be using when I go to a friend's wedding next month. Ipicked fabric that will match what I am wearing and the camera strap.. well, it's just plain CUTE! She just posted pics of the finished product. I can't wait to get my hands on them.
I'm sitting here plotting my next few purchases because this woman is just so darn talented and I like cute stuff! Yeah I know, I'm easy. I know that I want a tote bag, because I found a fabric that is just SO me that I have to have it on something. And now, I'm being enabled into buying a wallet.. which I actually do need.
But seriously, if you love pretty fabric and purses.. go, scratch that. RUN over to Shelly's site and register in the store. Tell her I sent you.
Recently, I got the oppurtunity to help Shelly set up her Zen Cart store, Pink Punk Boutique.
In exchange, she made me some goodies! She made me a clutch purse and a camera strap for my DSLR. The clutch I will be using when I go to a friend's wedding next month. Ipicked fabric that will match what I am wearing and the camera strap.. well, it's just plain CUTE! She just posted pics of the finished product. I can't wait to get my hands on them.
I'm sitting here plotting my next few purchases because this woman is just so darn talented and I like cute stuff! Yeah I know, I'm easy. I know that I want a tote bag, because I found a fabric that is just SO me that I have to have it on something. And now, I'm being enabled into buying a wallet.. which I actually do need.
But seriously, if you love pretty fabric and purses.. go, scratch that. RUN over to Shelly's site and register in the store. Tell her I sent you.
Category: crafts, shopping, weightloss
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16
Jun
On Friday, my niece turned 2! My mom and I babysat that night for a little while because it was also my sister inlaws sister inlaw's 30th birthday. Are ya still with me?
So my mom picked up the girls from the party on her way home from work. Lexi was so wound up, my moms aid she talked the E-N-T-I-R-E way home! And I believe it too because as soon as I got in the car she was calling me "Fyfe!!!" so I'd look at her.. except I didn't respond unless she said *Auntie* Fyfe. So then she did and I'd say what and turn around and she'd say "Look at my tongue... aaaaahhhh" and then I'd do it back and she'd be in hysterics. We pretty much did this from my house all the way back to their house. I nearly peed my pants LOL.
On Saturday was Lexi's party. Oh boy wasn't that fun! It actually was very fun except the birthday girl was a little crabby. She was happy just full of attitude and I think with all the people and all the kids in and out of the house was a little much. Not to mention that she was up til 11 pm the night before. They rented a jump house and had that in the front yard so she was jumping alot. They also had a pinata.. no one got smacked in the head or anything. It was a good time.
My husband kicked me out of the house for the night.. so my mom and I went to the mall to try on clothes that we had no intention of buying lol. Except that if I did actually find something I liked and it was cheap enough then I might buy it. But unfortunetly I didn't, all I did find out is that I can't shop at Old Navy until I drop a few. But I did discover a store, Torrid, and I think I will be getting a few outfits from them.. they really have some cute stuff! I can finally be a size Zero!! It'll be the only time though *wink*
Then we grabbed a small salad in the food court while we waited for our movie to start, this is where the review comes into play.
We saw The Happening. WOW, what can I say.. except M. Night Shyamalan does it again! I really liked it, I like alot of his movies. He has a way of relaying the message without showing you everything. Makes you wonder. It really made me jump several times through out the movie.
Here's a trailer for you.
Category: family, food, kids, shopping
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16
May
It's that time again! With Mother's Day just past, Father's Day is just around the corner. I was looking around online for things that my husband might like but was having some trouble. So I was chatting with my friend Heather, and she suggested these watches by Jaeger LeCoultre. So, I took a look and they have some gorgeous watches. I am not so sure they are my husband's tastes but they are definately my Dad's style. Very classy and stylish, perfect to wear to work.
Thanks Heather!!
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06
May
I love this kind of stuff. I think it was a little over a week ago, I blogged about and participated in an online trasure hunt for one of the companies I do freelance work for. It was hosted by JewelElegance.com where they have all sorts of jewelry like earrings, necklaces, diamond rings, pretty much anything sparkly. They've even provided us with a coupon code to hand out to get 10% off any purchase at Jewel Elegance. Coupon Code: THTM10P801321
Now in the last hunt we had to go around to different blog sites and collect the clues to the next blog site until we got to the end. The winner, Charlotte, received a gorgeous new gold anklet valued at over $240 dollars!!
This time it's going to be a little longer. The hunt is going to last 3 days and this time there will be 4 prizes total! 3 daily prizes and 1 Grand prize. The first hunt gave me such a rush and I had a blast so I am extremley excited to start this next one. Wish me luck.. Mama needs some new bling!!
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05
May
Ok, it's not quite that bad, but I made ya look! I've had my current set of eyeglasses for well over 5 years now. I'm note ven sure they are the right prescription anymore, I can see but apparently that doesn't mean anything. I think it's time for a new pair... the inside nose pads are broken so when it's hot and I sweat I get sore spots.
Not to mention how insanely outdated in fashion they are. I want cute ones this time. I would really love to either get contacts or Lasik. I've worn glasses nearly all my life except for a brief moment of rebellion. I had eye surgery when I was 6 to correct a lazy eye and now I am farsighted with a astigmatism. I'd absolutley love to not have to ever worry about it again.
Oh well.. I am getting tired. I have been at my mom's all weekend while Dan was away working a race and I have only been home a few hours so I think I am going to call it a night. have a great Cinco De Mayo!
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27
Apr
Happy Sunday everyone- Hope you are all having a nice relaxing day. Here I sit as I get myself (and my store) ready for National Scrapbooking Day, so no rest for the weary. I've got a whole list long of things I've got to get done before the big day.
I didn't really sleep too well last night I don't think. No crazy dreams from me so that's a plus but my back is hurting and I am still tired. That and I didn't get to sleep in this morning. I think what I could really use, since I have to sit here pretty much all day, is one of those massage chairs. Oooh a vibrating computer chair.. I might never leave this spot. Ok, so I wouldn't leave this spot anyway, but at least my back would feel better!
Ok, enough procrastinating from me.. I've got some things to turn out. Have a great day!
Category: humor, shopping
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20
Apr
Ooh a treasure hunt, who's up for a treasure hunt? I am, I am! Duh, don't have to tell me twice!!
This company I am currently doing freelance work for is having a really cool contest rigt now. They are putting on a Treasure Hunt hosted by jewelegance.com. Now, if you know me at all you know I am a bling-lovin gal.
Whenever I am in a jewelry store just browsing all the eye candy, I always seem to pick out the most expensive piece in the joint. Whether it be diamond earrings, diamond rings, or pendants.. I always pick the one that costs the most. I swear it's like a gift or something. I'm not sure my husband would see it that way though.
This ring even has a matching pendant, so gorgeous and so totally me. It is amethyst and tanzanite and it's a butterfly.. PURPLE BUTTERFLY!! Uh yeah, it's calling my name.
Anyway, sorry for the off topic rant there, as I was saying about this treasure hunt. One of the requirements is that I write this post telling you about it. The first lucky winner will be getting a 14k Gold Anklet, now how incredibly cool is that? There will be one hunt a week and they will be doing it for about a month. So, wish me luck y'all!!
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15
Apr
Sorry I've been scarce lately. I haven't had much time to blog lately. I have been working my tail off and I think that I mentioned before that I've been having hard drive issues on my laptop, so I am using Dan's desktop for the time being.
Yesterday, we managed to reformat my C drive and reinstall Windows. We got it all up and running and then... it flipped out again. So, I think that we are going to have to send it back to Dell to have them fix it.
Dan took the boys out to play hockey at a park near my brother's house. They have a roller hockey rink over there, so that's why he went that far. I guess now would be a good time to pay my
bills. It's a good thing I can pay my car insurance online, I really hate mailing things. I pay all my bills online. I think the only one I don't pay online is my rent. Everything is either online or on the phone.
The price of gas isn't the only thing to go up lately.. the price of stamps is kinda crazy too, and I had no idea until I had asked my mom if she had one. I haven't bought stamps in so long, I had no idea they weren't still .37 cents.
I should get out more. Shh, don't let hubby hear me say that.
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26
Feb
We've had out current furniture for about 4 years now.. it's about time to replace it. We seem to go through it rather quickly and in the past the only way we've been able to afford furniture was to get it from a rent to own place and pay an arm and a leg.. and our first, second, and third born.
Now that our credit score is alot cleaner, people are actually willing to give us better options! Now, I've learned my lesson in listening to the man about buying furniture however being the man that he is he wants to go all out and get leather home theater seating in our living room. WHAT?!?
I say let's get a house for that first, but I will compromise and look into leather furniture. I'd really like a nice comfortable leather recliner, although my fear is that I will never get up ever again! I think that is his fear as well.
Category: entertainment, family, shopping
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