Everyone likes a BraveFace.

Today I am wishful thinking and praying and carrying hope on my shoulders.

Moms Spinal Xrays came in and they didn't look good.

They don't know much, but she will find out more today.

She's at the Orthepedic Dr as I write these very words.

And I haven't shared this with any of you,

 for the simple fact that I hate being all Debbie Downer to all of you.

But Life happens and I can't control it.

And sometimes, whether you like it or not, I need to just write it down.

My Mother is Queen at putting on a brave face.

Although, you'd never know she was scared to death by listening or looking her.

She told me a couple of days ago, she was scared to hear what the Dr had found.

When Momma takes down her brave face, I get scared too.

But I won't let her know that, because everyone needs someone to be strong for them..

every once in a while.

So Today, I will be STRONG.

Today, I will be HAPPY.

Today, I will keep on Believing she's going to be alright.

Because when you just BELIEVE, MIRACLES will happen.

And Todays Friday and that my friends, completely calls for a HAPPY DANCE.

And after you do that little Happy Dance,

 please put in a Prayer,

a Wish on the brightest Star you see tonight,

Or just a simple thought of hope.

Because MIRACLES happen when people BELIEVE.

THANKYOUSWEETBABYJESUS it's FRIDAY!

Some Say..

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Oh Happy Days.

Many Faces of a Teeny Tiny Beauty Queen♥

It dawned on me that I never showed you

 her 1st Crown she won at her pageant.

So, without further ado,

Here is my ADORABLE LITTLE DOLL.

And yes, she really is rockin' a bump behind that little crown.

Thursday, I love you.

Oh Snap.

I am excited for today and tomorrow.

1. My Cousin Josh and His Wife Vanna are finally getting to meet their babygirl today, sometime! I am SUPER DUPER EXCITED.

2. A dear friend is coming to Mobile today, she's a Coastie. Her and her fellow mates will be keeping tabs on the Oil Spill here in the South till Friday, but that could be extended due to the extent.

You can read about that

 HERE, HERE, and for the latest HERE.

 And since she's in town for work she doesn't have much time for play, I get to hang out with her tomorrow night at Dins. I am EXCITED.  I haven't seen her in almost 2 years. It's about time I got to catch up with her for a hot minute.

3. I hate the gym and it kicked my arse yesterday. Do any of you take Zumba? I really want to start going to Zumba classes! What are they like?

Thats it for today, nothing too interesting.

See you tomorrow!

Ya'll have a wondaful day!

Happiness is nothing more than Love.

So, let me just start by saying a BIG FAT Thank You to each and everysingleoneof  YOU, for sending me birthday love and wishes! I was completely overwhelmed mid day yesterday at all the amazing shout outs, comments, and all of the 30+ comments on my Facebook wall. All of this truly made me realize that I am super lucky and have the best family, friends and of course bloggie friends in the entire world. Half of my day wasn't at all what you and I were wishing for, I was almost certain it was the worst birthday a girl could end up having.

 But at the end of the day it turned out to be one of my most favorite birfdays ever.

And here's why.

Stargazer Lillies..

Are infact my favorite flower.

Hubbs made my day when these beautiful flowers

were delivered straight to my door.

I may or may not have cried like a baby..

 right infront of the delivery guy.

I think he was a little uncomfortable...to say the least.

haha.

Then it was time for a photoshoot.

Birfday Girl♥

{PS: I haven't taken a full body shot pic in forever. EEEK.}

Love of my Stinkin Life Yo.

And these cute little Grubbers,

 chomped down on some delish food..

Where and what have you done with my children?

  LOADS of gain8poundswithonebite cuisine is on their plates

and they choose soup and salad to dine on instead?

WHAT?!

Last night Ash and Mir completely awed me after they

They drugg me to Wal-Mart at 10:30 at night to get facewash and diapers.

We always take midnight walmart trips because, what else is there to do?

Sleep? Thats just for you cool kids out there.

But Ash and Mir have another great quality about them besides just being awesome friends.

They are completely selfless and thier hearts are so big.

Plus, they surprise you with the following:

Ashleigh's Suprise for Me and Mir.

{Because Mir's birfday is today!}

{Happy Stinkin Birthday Boo!}

It's a Happy un21stbirthday around here.

And you can't have a cake with out candles, even if your not 21...

You still need candles people.

And Jennifer will be happy to know I put these to use,

 even if it is 2 years later.

{and no, neither of us are 21.}

 And a BIG surprise from Mir.

She seriously knows how to givem'!

RPattz + a absolutelyadorable supersized Coffee cup= heaven.

{Or just the most fantab present ev.}

And if you didn't know..

I have a slight obsesh for Coffee mugs ya'll.

I may or may not have over 15 in my cuboard.

Just Sayin'.

So you see, 23 is going to be just perfect for me.

Have a FABTASTIC Tuesday ya'll,

Happy Stinkin Birthday to Who?!

TO ME!

That's right, TODAY is MY SPECIAL DAY!

Here I am, 23 years later.

Stronger than I have ever been, wiser than imagined, happier than I could dream of being, and couldn't be more completely in love with life.

Dear Year 23,
I will be making my dreams become reality. I'll keep believing in who I am and what I stand for. I will LOVE more. Forgive More. I will remind myself I am not perfect, nor do I care to be. I will be more confident, strong and intelligent.Year 23, you are going to be good for me.
Love, Me.

So today, I'm going to celebrate.

Simply, because my life is worth celebrating and that's a fact.

Happy Birthday to ME and Happy Monday to Ya'll,

It's Definitely Friday

ubbs has the day off and we are off to the pool, bright and early.

This is what I'm guessing paradise is like.

Our weekly schedule has included the following:

Wake up.

Eat Breakfast.

Lather with 10Layers of Coppertone.

Bathing Suits on.

Out the Door at 10:30.

Swim, Play, Tan till 12:30-45ish.

Lunch, Naps.

Out the door again at 2:45-3ish till 5:00.

This week has been NICE and the weekend we are planning is getting even better!

I also watched the entire 1st season of True Blood, thanks to Comcast on Demand.

Holy Smokes, that show is...

well, words can't explain what I actually think about this show.

If you watch you too, Im sure you feel the same aweness I am feeling.

This weekend we will be hanging out with some of our friends.

There will probaby be lots of sunnin' {If your from the South, you know I mean tanning}, laughing, playing with the babes and lots of wine drinking.

Sounds to me like it's going to be a pretty amazing weekend.

 

See ya'll on Monday.
And Monday, I turn 23.
YES!

 Happy Stinking Friday!

This is serious.

You heard it.

ONE stinkin' show and Im hooked.

Why did it take me so long to actually watch this?

OKAY.OKAY.

Obviously, I'm talking about GLEE!

Of courseI fell head over heels in love with the entire cast.

I seriously laughed hard ya'll.

It cured my bad day.

Official Gleek ya'll, official.

haha.

Then after being in writers block mode, I was inspired.

Girl Crush of the week?!

The Obvious.

Lea Michele is nothing less than

 GENIUS and completely GORGEOUS.

Boy Crush, anyone?

You Bet.

Cory Monteith.

Oh yes. Complete Hawty. Complete.

Alright, Im done swwoooning, maybe...

So, who has you swooooning lately?

Oh and if you didn't catch Jimmy Fallons ode to Glee last night{6-bee}, it's a definite must watch.

He's insane genius.

Happy Wednesday Ya'll,

{imgsVIZGoogle.}

Alright Tuesday, you need to back up.

You're starting to feel like a Monday. And that's just NOT cool, okay?

{Warning! Before going any further, this is post is very random and not planned. And kinda sort of long.}

And somedays like today, this is the prayer that gets me through.

So, I've been fighting for the look I'm trying to capture here.

I've never used a premade template.

What do you think?

We are going though a LOVE/HATE relationship right now.

If you like it, find yours here.

Just like I'm fighting for a look, while redecorating our new little place.

I enjoy change, change is good.

I have a million images and ideas in my head of the goal I have for this little place.

It's slowly coming together.

But, I'm not allowed to paint here & thats really not fair considering the fact, I know of 4, forsure apartments that are painted and 2 of them are people who work in the office.

Hypocritical? Why yes, I do believe so.

And today...

Because I know there are things I can't control.

So, I shouldn't pout.

I really need to be more thankful.

Like smiling when God doesn't put the sun out, because maybe the Sun needs a break too.

For carrying on a 3 hour telephone conversation with my Mother Dearest

and talking about incredibly irrelevant stuff.

And it turns out to be one of our most favorite chats.

To have a husband who wakes me every morning to give me my meds,

because I NEVER remember to take them myself.

For a few amazing friends, that no matter what, will always love me

Despite my 2 year old poutyness at times.

And coming to realization that the life I live

 is never going to be perfect,

 but....

 Right infront of me.

And that's good enough for me.

Happy Tuesday ya'll,

Geez Louise

Eh, Monday...You came a little early.

I just had one of the best weekends ev.

And you came rolling on in after my lazy Sunday.

Boo to you, Monday, seriously.. Boo.

{I lie, your actually pretty awesome right now.}

All pics were taken on my iPhone, except the obviously gorgeousness.

{You'll see.}

Friday night I had an amazing night eating Sushi, shopping and spending time with my girl, Marlena.

Dragon Roll.

Delish.

Saturday brought lots of things.

A 1st birthday party for one beautiful little girl.

Home cooked Dins, by moi. 

Cooked for this girl.

This would be Ash.

Ya'll have heard tha name.

Seriously thankful to have this lady back in my life.

After Dins we spent the night with this guy.

Le' Sigh. We wished.

Instead we spent it with this guy.

While tying him down on the couch and gluing his eyelids open I snuggled with this guy and 

he watched New Moon with us.

He actually enjoyed it. Do not let him fool you.

He will try and say it was "just alright".

Pshhh. Whatev. 

{Btw, I know ya'll have seen this pic a million times.

But #1 Hubbs doesn't like to take photos and #2 this is my fav of him.}

Sunday Rolled around WAYY to quickly.

So, I went and bought a new bathing suit.

Please be nice. I'm just getting back in shape. Don't hate.

Momma always said,

"If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all."

That would be appreciated, because I only allow LOVE here.

Thanks.

Boom! Bam!

 There it is. 

Coral and Beautiful.

Target. Target. Target.

And we spent Sunday afternoon splishing and splashing in the poool.

Ahh, can we say, PERFECTO.

Seee for yourself.

{STUPID FACE}

Seriously, could it not get better?

Happy Stinkin Monday Ya'll,

It's a Party Ya'll.

Or is it?
The past few days I've been kinda torn, as to how I feel about Birthday # 23. It seems as if Im just not as excited and that's weird for me. Birthdays are usually my favorite Holidays. Yes, I said birthdays are Holidays. Didn't you know? Everyone should be celebrated on their birthday, no matter the age. But there is just this weird n o t s o e x c i t e d feeling I have. Have you ever felt this way?
 Please tell me I'm not the only one, please?

And I thought you might want to know that...

I HAVE OFFICIALLY PUT IN MY WISH LIST!
WOOOOT!!! WOOOOT!!!
 {And this list may or may not grow in 10 days. Just sayin'.}

Hubbs has already given me my birthday present.
iPhone 3G.

Oh yes ladies and gents, you bet I kickedscreamedbeggedandpleaded have the most wonderful Hubbs in the world. I've always known he was a keeper.
And I actually may or may not have thrown a full blown 2 year old tantrum for this.
Hehe.

...AND...
That reminds me, I need to order this Hot Pink Leopard Print Cover.

And since it's been rumor around here that my Mommy stillOVERLYspoils LOVES her little girl...
and is somewhat of a mad fashionista herself,
It makes sense that she wouldn't have it any other way, but to add these pretty little somethings to my closet.


Sweeeet Satin.

Oh, Double Breasted Lavendar Jacket, you are my heaven.

Find yours here.

Oh, Skinnny Jeans! Oh, Skinnny Jeans!

How I adore wearing you!

I am probably most definitely in need of some new skinnies.

Find them here.

And I have this new OBSESH for the color Coral.

It just makes me happy all over.

And if you love this dress and color

as much as I do, click here.

And leave it to LuLu's to make my day when I found this Sweet Surprise...

Hurrray, Hurrrayy. There's only just a few left.
Here.

Maybe 23 isn't going to be so bad after all.

Happy. Stinkin. Friday. Ya'll.

This little lady..

will be 23 in 11 days.

I don't even want cake.

I'm pretty sure I just want to be 23.

DUH.