Rain Rain Go Away!

I'm hating this day.

It's storming like crazy outside.

I am so ready for the sun to come back out.

And really, I am so ready for Vampire Diaries tonight.

Could Nina Dobrev get any hotter?

Seriously.

Girl Crush? Major.

And Paul Wesley?

Yes, please!

Ian Somerhalder?

Ooh La La!

ImagesVia Google

I think my Vamp obsesh just got worse.

Yep.

What is your latest tv obsesh?

Alright... 

I have to pack the rest of our clothes.

Ugh. So ready for this to be over with.

I need to get this done before Hubbs gets home.

He has been grumpy lately.

So I'm going to avoid that completely today.

Happy Stinkin Thursday Ya'll,

Happiness.

And this is how I feel today.

Happy.

And this is what I'm ranting about today.

A certain man and his complete and udder messiness!!

So, for the past 7 or 8 months Hubbs has been driving my car. He has his own, but decided he would much rather be lazy and not fix his own car. Fix meaning a new tire and a oil change.

Yes, Hubbs= Lazy.

 But the said laziness is NOT the prob.

It's the mess he left my car in after buying a new one for himself...

And so I started cleaning...

Water bottles with sunflower shells in them, receipts dating from a year ago to last month crammed in every pocket that exsist, gum wrappers, cups from the kitchen, and last but not least, the nasty sticky residue underneath my cup holders...

I would show you picutres, but I will save you from wittnessing what I had to...

It was NASTY. I was ashamed.

I was told once that the cleanliness of your car shows the cleanliness in which you live...

Meaning if you car is a wreck...most likely your house is too.

Which is so true.

 Just think about it...

Last night it took me 1.5 hours to clean the mess out. 

Busted my boootay this morn wiping and windexing EVERYTHING.

I'm happy to say my car smells of Japanese Cherry Blossom and a hint of Citrus.

Let's just say I think he owes my car some TLC.

Meaning it needs a good bath and would love it's carpets shampoo'd too.

NO MORE MASTER MESSYPANTS in my car!!!

HAPPY DANCE!!!

Point to this post??

NOTHING.

Okay, Okay, Im done ranting.
AND
Can you believe it's almost Friday?

Hallelujah!

Hey all! If you don't know me already, then let me introduce myself. I

am ~KS, from While We're Waiting. I am popping by to keep you company

while Chrystal is off... living life, keeping busy, unpacking boxes...

Speaking of life... have you found that sometimes life seems to come

with a soundtrack? I have countless playlists on my iPod, and each one

is meant for a certain day. A moment. A feeling... I've been listening

to one playlist (titled Whatever Gets You Through) on repeat as of

late. Not so much because it's how I feel, but because a friend of

mine is hurting. His heart is broken... into a million pieces, and he

can't quite put them back together. I want to hurt for him... so he

can be whole. I want to see him smile. I want to make it better. And I

can't... You know how it goes. I can't stop the down pour, but I can

sit with you in the rain. So this is what we're listening to...

Breakeven, The Script

I'll Say I'm Sorry Now, Shawn Colvin

It's Not Over, Secondhand Serenade

a Little More of You, Ashley Chambliss

One Safe Place, Marc Cohn

Walk Away, Ben Harper

The Fear You Won't Fall, Joshua Radin

Life is Hard, Eric Durrance

For You, Duncan Sheik

Come Back, Xavier Rudd

If You Want me To, Ginny Owens

Let Go, Lindsay McCaul

What If You, Joshua Radin

We're So Far Away, Mae

All I Know, Matt Wertz

The Mess I Made, Parachute

The End Where I Begin, The Script

Over and over and over... until he's all put back together. Do you

have certain songs that get put on repeat? Tell me what's on your

iPod... I'm gonna need some new stuff at some point!

Attending to some Bidnazz.

Okay, lets talk about something real for a moment.

When I first started blogging I didn't expect anyone to read the jazz I wrote down.

I didnt' expect 72 follwers a few months later, nor did I ever expect to meet some of the most amazing ladies in the world here, but I did and I can't be thankful enough for all of you that follow me and comment.

Everyone of you are so supporting and down right honest...

I couldn't ask for better people or better yet, lets call you, friends.

With that said...

My life has been a rollercoater this past month. I haven't had the sanity or time to check everyone new out or comment like I usually do. But I don't have to explain why...cause you already know.

So, this morning I logged onto blogger, read a few blogs, scrolled back up and was kinda crushed to find that I had lost a few of you.

No biggie though, I started following myself today.

Just beacuse I totally support myself and maybe I did it, just becaue I'm that cool.

Alright. On with the show.

Seriously this weekend was amazing.

Steaks.

Friends.

Twilight party.

(Oh Edward! How you Sparkle. Le Sigh.)

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese icing.

(OH HEAVEN!)

Taking pictures in boxes.

Wearing shorts and Shades all day.

I got to rock my shorts and plaid shirt this weekend, I was so stinking giddy.

PROOF. Bathroom Sesh.

 (It's not really dirty. The lighting in my bathroom just really sucks.)

Oh yes, it was BEAUTIFUL this weekend.

I was in love with the SHINING SUN and WARM weather.

Mr. Sun was so bright I figured it was smart to keep my peepers safe.

Inside too :)

So, now it's feezing.

I'm hating that Bia, Mother Nature right now!

She needs to make up her stinking mind.

This weekend is the BIG MOVE.

Im ready.

Im tired of boxes and packing.

Its a new start for us.

And maybe this new start makes me wanna redecorate.

I think it's in the mix.

Zebra print. Candy Apple Green. Beautiful iron Crosses.

Im in. Are you?

But today is Monday and for some reason I having a GRAND DAY!

Weird right??

Well, my beautiful friend KS is not having the happiest day.

So, go show her some love.

 Right Now. Right HERE.

Springy Springy Spring Time!

Let me start off by sayin I am NOT a morning person.

I need my coffee before I can even sway to opening an eyelid!

So, this morning was a COMPLETE shocker.

VIA WeHeartIt

I woke to birds chirping, sweet little chirping birdies...

Not Davony Squawking Birdy kind of birdies.

(If your wondering why I am reffereing to my sweet dumpling as a bird, please read yesterdays post.K? Thanks!)

It was music to my ears and it was yet so peaceful to wake up to! So, Today my friends I am all smiles, sparkles and coffee'd up. Oh what a perfect morning and just when I thought it couldn't get better I checked the weather on my phone and what do I see???

It is 10:30AM and it has already reached 62 warm spring degrees, I am SO FLIPPIN happy about this...

You're probably wondering why I am happy about 62 measly degrees, well...

This has been Bamas most brutal winter in years and it hasn't reached this temp in the am in MONTHS people.

If I could get my booty over I'd do a backflip....

So, here we are.

Today is beautiful and the sun is shining brighter than it has in weeks!

The Babes and I are coming out of hibernation and going to play outside today.

This my friend is going to be a great day.

And Im feeling Alive.

Via: WeHeartIt

Need a Funny Story today?? 

Nick says, "Mommy look at my muchtash."

(Mommy says to herself first, "Nick that is the most BADARSE thing I've ever seen. I seriously have the coolest 3 yr old kid alive.") 

Mommy says, "NICHOLAS, that is the most awesomest, terrific MUCHTASH I've ever seen! Great Job Kiddo! You are an amazing muchtash maker!"

Wanna see the coolest kid made stache ever? Please click here!!!

He knows exactly how to make me smile!!

Weekend plans? What are yours?

I am going to be packing, like you didn't know this already.

I'm having a Twilight Night with my girls, Ash and Mir!

I am too excited about this, like seeing Edward 4 times this week isn't enough?? Of course not.

So, It's finally the day we all look foward too!

Have a Happy Stinkin' Friday Ya'll!

X's and O's,

Oh and PS, DONT forget to HAPY DANCE!

Hope you got lucky...

Wait..What?!

I know, I know, I know.

You probably think that I forgot to post about Day Day's pageant, but no...

I was too stinkin excited to post yeasterday about her pageant UNTIL I was informed my camera's aren't in Hubbs trunk, they are infact sitting all by their lonesome on the couch at the Momma and Papa n' Laws house.

So this means it's a waiting game.

But I will go ahead and tell you my little dumpling did not win, (SADFACE) but she did get crowned for beauty in her division.

Which I am ecstatic about. She was adorable and threw one of those, "I will turn around when I want to Mommy, not when you want me too!" tatrums on stage. It was priceless. She smiled and squawked. Yes, squawked. She is a little drama queen. My child does not scream, it sounds like a squawking bird of some kind. It's quite hilarious, but ear jarring at times. Anyways, off the subject. She looked beautiful and had fun, other than me trying to turn her around and her throwing a fit. I am proud of her!

So, news is you have to wait on pictures and video for 2 more weeks. I have a few pics of her up on Facebook that Justin's Aunt took. But until then wait patiently for me. Please?!

Oh and I watched Remember Me last night. Mr. Pattz makes me drool gives one heck of a performance in this movie. You will not be sorry if you see if, it's truly amazing.

Oh and just when I thought this man couldn't get more beautiful...I was wrong, Tyler totally tops Edward. Just sayin.

So I'm off to be a packing rat for the eve'.

Have I mentioned lately how much I HATE packing?!

Oh, it's definitely almost Friday.

THANKYOUSWEETBABYJESUS!

Hi Geez Louise Readers! Its Rhianne here from For the easily distracted...

As soon as I read about Chrystal's issues with renting I completely understood and I knew I had to help out with a guest post. Our past 3 homes together have each been rented and although I have loved them all, after a while issues have arisen in each one that made us decide to move.

So just for day dreaming purposes I decided to put together a list of things I would love in my ideal house. I've never wanted a big house so it might be fun trying to squeeze everything in one day!

In my ideal house I would have:

(Cosy reading room via Apartment Therapy)

A reading room/library. No xbox, no tv... just lots of books, a fireplace to keep warm, mismatched furniture and a photo montage on the wall

(how perfect does this room look!)

(Left: via Down and Out Chic. Right: via OurCityLights )

A yellow feature wall. I love yellow and I think it showcases both these plates and pictures beautifully.

(Attic Trundle Bed via You Are My Fave)

A sleeping nook for hiding away in once the day is over...

and enjoying a quick nap.

I reckon I could fit these in easily enough! And if I had space then perhaps a breakfast nook, a gorgeous little garden and a few puppies and kittens to love and play with!

This is Random.

But what do you think of this??!!

"THIS IS UGLY!!! AND GHETTO!!!!" is the email response I got back from Hubbs today....

I told him "It is not!! IT'S BEAUTIFUL AND SPARKLY JUST LIKE ME!!!

He said, " I know. But it's your phone cover not mine."

He loves me and my insane sparkle obsesh.

So I need your HONEST opinions on it?

Do you side with Hubbs or Me??

And if you love it as much as I do you can find yours here!!

 And on another very important note...

This weekend my mother and I got the chance to talk about that thing called death..

It went like this.

We hugged.

She said, "I've decided I can't just give up and die. I have to get a second opinion. And figure out what my options are."

I said, " You can't give up and die on me. I need you. My kids need you. I couldn't live without you. Your my best friend and I love you."

She said, " I promise you I won't give up."

I said, "That's all I'm asking."

She hugged me again and smiled her pretty little smile.

This is what makes my heart happy :) 

I'm all smiles, sparkles and happiness today my friends.

OH and here is a teaser for you....

I will be back with lots of pictures and maybe some video!!

GET EXCITED!

Happy Stinkin' Monday Ya'll!

X's and X's and a whole bunch of O's,

Crazy Habits

Hey, hey, hey everyone… It’s Carrie over at Just a Girl. Mrs. Chrrys asked me to be a guest blogger on her lovely page, and of course I couldn’t say no. =)

So let’s begin shall we…..

CrAzY habits, we all have them. Some more then others, some are big some are small.

I asked Chris to list a few of my crazy habits……

- I don’t’ like when you get crazy when I don’t talk to you as much as you want me too

-when you eat late at night

-when you bitch at me when I drive (yet you’re the only one that has been in an accident)

-when you baby Layla (she's just a dog)

-when you avoid confrontation and get upset but don’t always tell people how you feel

-how you want to spend 3 days in Target

 

Those are just a couple off the top of my dome.

(Let me just state, I have NOT been in an accident while I was driving. I have only been in one accident, and that was when I was little and someone t-boned our van.)

Here are a few of my noticeable crazy habits…

~ I order extra ice in all my drinks (it doesn’t get as watered down as fast)

~ I make the bed a night (I have to have the sheets nice and neat before I crawl in bed)

~ I like blue pens over black pens

~ I have to put lotion on before I go to bed, and then I immediately go and rinse off my hands

~ Yelling at Chris to drive slower

~ Eating two French fries at a tim

~ Gagging when I brush my tongue

~ Cleaning my ears out with q-tips after I get out of the shower and then again after I am done blow drying my hair

I am sure I have a TON more, but you know how it goes, when you are actually trying to think of some juice stuff to give away on yourself... you mind draws a blank!

Happy Friday everyone! =)

~carrie

P.S. Chrrys.... we love ya girl..... hurry up and get back to us ASAP! =) xox

It's A Spring Thing...

Hey There! Lacey here from Lacey in Love!
Chrystal was sweet enough to allow me take over these parts for the day & I couldn't be more excited because I think she's just the cutest. I know you agree, because hi, you're here!
Anyway, let's do the dang thing!

I've noticed a trend in blog posts recently...
SPRING FEVER.
Everyone has it! We all want to wear skirts and flip flops.
We want to go to the beach and have picnics and fly kites and all of those great things that come along with spring.

But uhm, let's talk about something else that comes along with Spring, shall we?
Spring Break.
(Now, I'm 25, so I'm geriatric in the spring break world... but I do have a few thoughts on it.)
I never did the whole crazy spring break with the friends thing.
Did you?
I just couldn't picture myself there.
I'm no angel, but I've also never felt the urge to play naked twister ifyaknowwhatimean.
I'd much rather the relaxing, drink in my hand, floating on a raft, nice dinners, good book magazine kind of spring break.
Other activities that were never on my to do list for Spring Break:
Wet t-shirt contests
[What's up with Judy Attitudy over on the right? Ya' know what? You can't even be mad at her for ruining the picture, because HELLO, look at those amazing high waisted pink leopard bottoms she's sporting.]
Bikini Bull Riding[This classy broad decided her underthings would work just fine. The poor bull probably contracted something nasty that night]
Sex Position Contests
[Yeah, I put up a picture of Gumby riding Pokey because the pictures to go along with this one were just too dirty... and the people were fully clothed. You've never thought of Gumby & Pokey in such a way, have you? Well, now you have!]
Margarita Wrestling
eerrrrrrrrkkkk(screeching sound)
Hold the phones.
Margarita wrestling?
Alright, alright... I might have to do a take-back on this one, because c'mon...
A workout, a bath & a drink all in one?
That's just plain economical.

;)

Happy Thursday, y'all!
Thanks to Chrystal for letting me take the reigns &
to you for listening to me ramble about pure nonsense!
x's and o's
Lacey

Just poppin..

...in for more than a hot minute.

First, I just want to say thank you to Rasha for giving such a heartfelt post.

You are absolutely wonderful and I appreciate you being here for me and listening to me. Thanks for being such a great friend. It amazes me that we've never met, but it almost feels like we've known each other forever.

Thank you for being so kind and understanding!

So her post was about having lost someone very close to you.....

This past weekend I was hit with a baseball bat.
Not really, the way I felt almost didn't compare to even that...
it was much worse...
So, the news is....

My Mommy has been given no more than 5 years to live.

Her medications are not working and they see no hope.

Like she is a sinking ship with waves 50ft high crashing down on her...

Guess what? 

I believe there is hope for her.

I believe that she will make it out alive...
meds or no meds.

I will prepare myself for the worst..

even though I never want to come face to face with the worst.
But I won't say goodbye.

My heart feels like it's been ripped out of my chest.

Like Im loosing someone who completes my heart...

 The one person who loves me for who I am and who I have become.

Who is not afraid to tell me the truth, even though it may hurt me. The one person who through all my imperfections will never judge me, but help me learn from my mistakes.

The person who has been my best friend and Mother and knows the difference and the time to be one or the other.

No one ever wants to loose someone who close to them...

No one EVER wants to loose anyone in their lives for that matter...

Im not sure if I can handle....

Life has taken me on it's very own rollercoaster these last few weeks and Im hanging on by a thread...

But I'm believing, praying and keeping my faith.

I keep believing God is good and he has a plan.

I'm not writing this for your sympathy.

Only for your prayers, your belief, your hope, and your faith that she will prove the doctors wrong.

That some way, some how, I can convince God to heal my Mom and take her sickness away and leave her here with me on earth. To watch my babies grow and to hear her call me Sweet Pea and braid my hair.

Call me selfish, but I can't imagine life without her.

So, I guess this is me asking, please just believe, pray and have faith with me.

She needs it.

Oh and PS...

Davony's pageant is this weekend...

Ehhh Hmmmm, 

FINGERS CROSSED PLEASE!

Make those memories - Guest post from Rasha

Dear Chrystal,

I understand that when you asked me to do a guest post, you were meaning for your readers. Yet, this post is more for you (and a little bit me... I could use the reminder). You're an incredible person and I am so glad I've met you. You make me smile when I have every reason not too. You're the pea to my pod. I understand that what you're going through is very heartbreaking, but just remember that I am here for you. Always. No one can understand what it feels like to lose someone, until they have. I wasn't given the chance, when I lost my Daddy, to say goodbye or prepare for it. I wasn't given the chance to make the most of my time, to hold on to him, to say I love you every night. Take advantage of that. Hold on tight to those times, turn them into beautiful memories you can store away, from the hard days that are bound to come. I won't say it gets easier to deal with it. I was told that, and it's far from true... but I will tell you this:

Everyday, I am reminded that I am missing something. I am reminded that I have lost a huge part of me. I am reminded that I am not whole. That I will never be whole. That no one can fill that empty space inside me. That no matter how much I try, I will never be completely and one hundred percent complete without him.

As I said before: it does not get easier with time. It gets manageable. More than half my life, I have been managing (if you could call it that) how to cope with it. Some days are better than others. and I know you can agree with me, because we've already talked about our other losses.

I will tell you my secret though:

I think we are the lucky ones. We will always, no matter what, have an Angel by our side. Constantly, to help us guide our choices, decision ands actions. To watch over your adorable kids and your beautiful self. My father is with me every second of my life, and that's more than I can ask for.

Hold on tight sweetie. Let her know how much you love her. Cry with her. Write down all her recipes. Take in her smell. Create those memories so that you have nothing to regret, and only the good to hold on to.

I love you. I'm here for you when you need me. 

I love you. You're the pea to my pod.

<3 Rasha

Packing it up and move it out....again.

HONESTY.

I can't start to tell you how many times I've tried writing this post.

Probably a dozen.

But when the words are written they soon get erased because for some reason Im scared you, my friends will judge me. But, then I say to myself, "Well, this is MY blog and MY place to vent." So I know you all have been wondering whats been going on and whats been so stressful that I felt like I had to take a break. I've even contacted a few of you and wanted you to guest post for me in the coming weeks...but I haven't explained why and that just didn't make sense. So, here I am..blue in the face from not wanting to tell you, because a part of me feels unstable and embarassed. I know I need to remember that I should not care who judges me, life throws things in your face and you just have to deal and sometimes you can't control those certain things.

 I just have to make better for my family and for myself!

Okay Here goes.

This is going to be sort of a long post, so just stick with me.

Remember I am not throwing myself a pity party, Im actually being an adult about this.

Because thats what I have to do.

So when we moved into Little Yellow House, we were amazed at it's beauty and it's homie-ness. We couldn't believe this house was for rent as cheap as it was, especially it being right smack in the middle of Mobile's gorgeous downtown district! But then the bills got higher, the gas bill specificly. But I've been told, Money doesn't grow on trees. We are in love with this house, just not the $600 gas bill we recieved last month and the $500 one we recieved yesterday. If we add up rent plus all of our utlities together it is like paying $1,700 a month. This is a feed my family or pay the gas bill kind of situation. Uncle Sam only gives you so much every month and that "so much" isn't covering the gas bill. I'm not really sure who has that kind of money, but it's not me...thats for sure. So for the last month, we've been in and out while Landlord has shown the house to possible tenants...it's been the most stressful situation I think I've ever had to deal with. For one, if he didn't find someone to rent, we had to live out our lease. For two, not knowing when we were moving out and tyring to find a place to live, is not the easiest of situations.

So two days ago he found a new tenant.

THANKYOUSWEETBABYJESUS!!

So, for the next 3 weeks we will be packing and moving into our new place March 26th.

Can you understand my embarrassment and my feeling unstable?

But, It is what it is!

And I'm dealing with it.

The new place will be our home for the next 2 years or longer...

depends on Hubbs transfer date.

 We are reclaiming our names as packing rats again.

 I don't like neglecting this little blog, it's not it's fault. I guess what Im saying, Im taking all applications for

Guest Posters.

I will be stopping in and saying hello...

As much as I would love to be here everyday for the next 3 weeks, that would be near impossible to do.

If anyone wants to guest post for me, please email me.

Tomorrow we are leaving to go home for the weekend.

This beautiful little girl is celebrating the BIG ONE Saturday!

This is my precious neice, Mattie!

She also goes by Nanner.

 I love her to peices and peices!

I also have some Matron of honor duties I have to fufill on Friday.

Reception Menu, Flower Shop, Invitation Shopping, Save the Date Shopping and just some good one on one with my bestest frand in the whole wide world, Mergz.

My laundry looks like it vom'd all over my floor.

So, obviously I am washing clothes today.

OH and I almost forgot...

I love my Munchkins.

Ya'll have a great Wednesday!

 

These Shoes were made for...

Relaxing.

And thats what I did yesterday and most of my morning today....

Sometimes life gets you all flustered and makes you wanna pull your hair out..

And yesterday...I ignored it and propped these cute little kitties up and relaxed.

You might have heard, Mondays just aren't my Day.

To join in on Nicole's Feet Love Around the World, Click HERE!

Happy Stinkin' Tuesday Ya'll,

Blogging on a Monday= MIRACLE!

Um, yes it totally is a miracle...

But I come with exciting news!

Are you ready for it?

I am entering Davony in her 1st pageant!!

BAH! I know, right?

So, this weekend in the name of all things pageant...

I had to get some shots of my babygirl...

In comments please tell me which one you think I should enter for Photogentic, I need some help.

{PS: I am sort of upset with the photographer who took these, she had her stink face on the whole time and made Davony cry the ENTIRE time. She was rude and did not take very good pics. There were only about 10 good shots in all. So please be nice!}

So here you go.

4 of the best she took.

Now, who wants to see her dress?

Drum Roll Please...

Is this not total  Pageant Princess Cuteness?

I believe it is.

We have been practicing "walking pretty" and waving bye bye and blowing kisses.

Okay I have a confesh...

I have to say it!

{Maybe even scream it from the roof tops!}

I'M Officially a PAGEANT MOM!!

Whew, now thats off my chest...

I want to Welcome all my new followers!

Im so happy you like reading my crazyness!

 I love new friends!

When I get done being a Crazy Pageant Lady, I will check your bloggies out.

I promise I will stop by and I promise we will be friends.

So, now that we have discussed the importantness of this post...

I am off to "walk pretty, smile, wave bye bye, and last but not least, blow some kisses to our "Judges".

{Which btw are stuffed animals, lined up on our couch.}

God Help Me.

Have a fab MondayYa'll,