Show us your Life--Valentine's Dates and Ideas

So this Friday's Show Us Your Life is dedicated to Valentines!! I have learned that you either love or hate this day. Personally I love it! Even when I was single I loved. Its a day to remember that if you are single...you would rather spend the day that way than with someone who didnt make the day special. {make sense?? it does in my head...hah}

When I think back on the past Valentine days one that sticks out the most was two years ago. Aaron and I had gone through some things and we took about a 6 month break. However we ended up getting back together around Valentines.....AND did he suprise me ever. Just when you think someone doesnt know how to show their genuine side or compassionate huge heart....HE DID! First I walked in to a BEAUTIFUL bouquet of flowers!A mixture of Daisies {My favorite} he could not have done better on the flower choice. Then to my gift. By this time we had been dating for 2 yrs and I had never received ONE card from him. Silly I know but im a card/letter person....I LOVE THEM! So proceeded to read one of the sweetest cards ever. Just reading his words...the ones he chose to write me...made me look at him in a completely different light! So then I opened a box and there was a "rubber band" like bracelet with a note. The note went something like this...."This bracelet is to remind you of our love...etc....." So I smiled pulled it out and said Thank you! I really was Okay with a rubber band bracelet bc of all the loving things he said and allowing me to know a deeper side of him. Then he grabbed the box and removed the square cotton and there it was!!! A David Yurman pouch. I dont remember much more than screaming and getting really excited....This is what I got.

The 5mm pearl bracelet. I had wanted one of these for while but NEVER asked for it. Aaron did this all on his own...I never imagined he would get it....not that he couldnt but I just figured he didnt realize how bad I wanted one. Not only did he get the exact one that I wanted he even got the one with diamonds set behind the pearls. THANK YOU THANK YOU Aaron!! So that is the one Valentine that I remeber constantly...every time I look at my wrist.:)

This Valentine's I told Aaron instead of spending money at some pricey restraunt I wanted him to cook! He is an amazing cook! He always makes me chocolate covered strawberries so Im sure Ill be getting a few. As for dinner I told him to suprise me. I helped him a bit and told him a yummy pasta would be good and a wedge salad with his homemade dressing. Other than that I want to be suprised. Ill let yall know how he does. :)

I hope everyone has a wonderful Heart day!

First thing is first...

I would like to apologize for my slacking. I have not been very good at commenting on all the blogs I follow or even responding to the sweet comments left for me. I guess between the move, being crazy busy at work, the horrible weather and being plain exhausted when I get home I have failed yall. ha!! I promise to do better. Im so behind on reading my favorite blogs so hopefully Ill have some time to catch up soon.

Last night after work I went home with every intention of unpacking more of my stuff and doing laundry....did this get done? Nope!! Instead I enjoyed a big plate of homemade spagetti and watched Couples Retreat. I saw this in the theatre but Aaron had not so of course I bought it and we watched it. I dont know if I have mentioned this but I never rent movies....I always buy. I may be the only that has this problem but Im afraid that I could own Blockbuster with the money I have given them. For some reason I ALWAYS have a serious late charge....im talking $30.00-50.00. I could have purchased 3 movies maybe more for that amount. So I no longer rent....I purchase! :) So my two new movies this week were Couples Retreat and Time Travelers Wife. I love Rachel McAdams...she is one of my favorite actresses ever.

Okay yall have a wonderful day....the weekend is almost here!! YAY!!

Superbowl Fun

I am guessing everyone watched the Super bowl? WHO DAT! ha! Love it!! I was so happy to see the Saints win. Aaron had a bet going and sadly he lost bc he was pulling for the Colts but in the end he said he was okay bc he really wanted to see the Saints win. Guess what ladies?!?! I won $75.00 buckaroos too! We played squares and I won the final score....YAY FOR ME! I told Aaron he would get something real nice for Valentines now. haha! ;)

We had plenty of food to go around too. I have pictures but they need to be loaded so Ill post them at a later date. We had a small Super Bowl get together...really just family but it was a fun time. We had Wings galore with carrots, celery and ranch! Party Sandwiches....Im sure you have tried them...most of the time they are made with Hawaiian rolls but we used Sister Schuberts instead--you take Mustard, stick of butter and poppyseeds..mix well and spread on bread. Place ham and swiss cheese then bake at 350 until warm and cheese is melted. These are super easy and always popular. We had a sausage cheese platter, Rotel....oh gosh this was good. I always make regular rotel but this time I changed it up a bit. I used 1lb Velveeta, 1lb cream cheese, 2 cans of rotel and sausage! Ohhwee this was yummy!! Then for dessert I made Oreo truffles and I had some extra chocolate so I made chocolate covered strawberries! Hey Jennifer, I saw your comment yes the truffles were delicious...rich but yummy. Be sure and get SEMI SWEET CHOCOLATE you may have but I have messed up in the past and purchased maybe dark chocolate...not sure but it was yucky!!! blah! Give them a try again girl...they are too good!! :)
I was proud of myself I did not over do it make myself miserable. For some reason when I cook food....I find myself less likely to eat tons of it.....I guess this is bc I spent the time making it...who knows.

So I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Oh goodness....I woke up this morning to a winter wonderland. I had no clue we were getting snow but everything was covered. Our yard had 7 inches!!

XOXO

Getting to know you Sunday

So I saw this on a friends blog and decided to head over to Keely's blog and play along. One fun thing about blogging is meeting people you would never meet outside the "cyber" world. Of course this is my daily life journal but I do cherish each friendship I make along the way. So....here is a great way to learn more about each other. I encourage yall to join in on the fun. All you have to do is visit Keely's blog...copy the questions and then answer them! Have fun!!

Q & A

1. How many piercings do you have? I have 2....one in each ear. I used to have second holes, my cartlidge and my belly button pierced. Of course they have all grown up and I only have the 2 now.

2. I love the sound of......? Sweet babies cooing. Something about the innocence of that little voice.

3. Favorite City? This ones hard. haha!! I love Nashville....I know thats not far from home...only 3 hours but maybe thats what I love...home away from home. When I was in High school I went out to LA and had a blast. I would love to go back and visit....it was so different from home and different from what Im used to...huge culture shock! ha!!

4. Colts, Saints or could care less? WHO DAT??? haha. Saints!!

5. Frozen Yogurt or Ice Cream? Frozen yogurt

6. Favorite Appetizer? hmmm...kinda hard I guess Im going to go with ANY dip. I love all dips pretty much and if we go out to dinner and order one then Im sure it will be some sort of dip....cheese dip. spinach artichoke, etc......

7. What item in your closet currently makes you the happiest? I guess I'll go with a pair of Paige denim jeans. Sevens are my favorite jeans but Im loving a pair of my Paige jeans right now...they fit great.

8. Favorite Facial Moisturizer? Definitely my Bobbi Brown moisturizer!!! I say it with so much expression bc its by far the best I have ever found. Its not too thin, not too thick, not too oily, not too smelly.....its just perfect! Its about $50.00 BUT it will last forever...a little goes a long way. I have used tons of different lotions as well so I promise you this is a good one.

My Saturday and a blog award

Happy Saturday everyone! I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend so far. I have!! Last night was date night and my pick for the evening so I chose to eat Mexican {suprise suprise} and then to go see Dear John. Well dinner went well but the movie...not so much....SOLD OUT! I was a bit bummed especially since Aaron was being such a trooper and going to see it {THANKS babe} So instead we went to Target and bought a new movie to watch in Aarons new Media/Movie room....we have yet to use this room and it just got finished so it was fun since we have been waiting for almost a year to watch a movie in this room. :) But he didnt get out of a "chick flick" haha!

This morning we went out to breakfast....I wanted pancakes so bad....so pancakes I had. Then we headed over to Costco where I FINALLY got my own card. Poor Aaron...he had to take me there all the time to get things but now Im on his membership so he will not have to take me anymore. :) So, who is ready for tomorrows game? Me!! Me!!! We got a bunch of food to make for tomorrow and I cant wait. I think I may start some of the recipes tonight so im not throwing it all together last minute.....okay, really I just want to make the oreo truffles now.....but I best wait bc Im sure I would eat them all tonight.


Okay now to my blog award!! Thanks to Elizabeth at Musing Experiences I received this awesome award.

Thanks so much girl for thinking of me....you are the best! Yall be sure to head over and show my friend some love!!

Rules

1. List 6 things you are a master in.

2. Pass it on to 6 bloggers that you think are masters at friendship and blogging

I am a master at talking

I am a master at shopping

I am a master at sleeping

I am a master at meeting strangers

I am a master at picking out precious puppies (this is true and not just my own doggies)

I am a master at being indecisive

Im tagging

Candice

Candice P

LA

Leslie

Jennifer

Jennie

Okay ladies hope you enjoy! Yall are wonderful blogging friends and I know you wonderful ladies are MASTERS at plenty...so please share!

Oh yes....Who yall going for tomorrow?!?!?!

WHO DAT?

Have a great Saturday!!

XOXO,

Show us your life--Beauty Tips & Favorite Products

Im pretty excited about today's post and cant wait to read every ones tips and favorite products. I LOVE products!!! hah...I have so many and half I probably do not use. But here are some of my all time favs!

Okay here are my favorite SKIN CARE products! I love Bobbi Brown's skin care line....I use the tube soap, toner, moisturizer and eye cream. This is the best!! I love that it gives a fesh clean feeling-- I do not like a residue on my skin. Now...I have recently found this Bobbi Brown exfoliator...LOVE IT...all you do it sprinkle a little into your face wash and scrub away. It doesnt take much and works so well!

I hate dry itchy skin...I moisturize everytime I get out of the shower. For a cheap lotion I like Aveeno {its not oily and moisturizes well} but my FAVORITE go to lotion would be any of the Philosophy lotions. These seriously are amazing. Yes, they cost a bit more or should I say a lot more but personally worth every penny!

oh and I cant forget the Dove beauty bar!! Yes, this is my favorite soap!

Okay moving right along to HAIR PRODUCTS. Lets see....I change up shampoo and conditioners often but my favorites would be Joico {moisturizing...blue bottle}, Halo, and Pureology Nano {its expensive but awesome} Im pretty lucky...my mom is a hairdresser/makeup artist so I get products for cost. Thank Goodness!!

I for sure could not live without my Chi Turbo Hair dryer or Chi Iron. I have curly/wavy hair so it helps to make it silky smooth. No I have a ton of people ask me how I get my curls to look good and stay. Well ladies here is my trick {which really is not a trick} I have found that the best curling iron that works for me is the Hot Tools Professional brand. This iron gets to the perfect temp and sets curls perfectly! Then I spray with Freeze It hairspray. {cheap walmart stuff but works GREAT!!}

Now to the makeup we go! Gosh I have such a variety of products and Favs. Lets see I use Makeup Forever Foundation {yes its a liquid that dries like a powder...covers great and IS NOT heavy}

Bobbi Brown concealer, Smashbox matte bronzer, Nars blush in Orgasm {best stuff ever}, I change eyeshadows like I do clothes but some of my favs.....MAC's Twinks, Sable, Naked Lunch, and Hush. Now in order to make eyes pop I have a "go to" color that I apply on the outside corners and smudge in...this also works great for a smoky eye. Nars Nightclubbing.

MAC eyeliner and MAC lipliner, lipsticks, and glosses. {I change them and mix them all the time} Oh...yes...but my FAVORITE lipgloss is from Nars called Turkish Delight!!

Last but not least....Mascara "oh for the love of lashes" ha...I love lashes! Lancome Hypnose is my all time favorite mascara!!! Of course I couldnt apply it without first using my Shu Uemura eyelash curler. {you can grab one at Sephora} This curler is the best...and I have tried plenty...its curls even with pinching!! Im asked often if my lashes are fake but I have to say I have my curler and mascara to thank. :)

So this my friends....would be my FAVORITE products! Im very excited about reading yalls advice...new products and tips never hurt!

So, if you have never played along head over to Kellys Korner and join the fun!

Celebrity Look Alike

So for all of you Facebook people Im pretty sure you all saw last week was doppelganger week. Everyone put their celebrity look alikes up as their profile pic. I had the best time checking out all the pics....some were dead on and others had great resemblance. I never put a pic up because I have a hard time seeing my look alike {maybe bc I dont see myself enough or the fact that I think they have to look just like me exactly}
Anyways I thought I would share with my blog friends a few celebrities that I have been told I look like.

First off....When I was in about 8th-9th grade I constantly heard "You look like Alicia Silverstone" haha!! I guess it was right after Clueless came out but I heard it often. People even told me we talked alike.

Then later on when I got to my Junior/Senior year I started hearing people tell me I looked like Jenny McCarthy. Okay, keep in mind this was when Singled Out was poplular {did yall watch that} Gosh I hope they didnt think I acted like her....she was a bit CooCoo!! One of the guys I went to school with even called me Jenny. ha!

Okay years ago my sister called me and told me to go rent a movie called Freeway because I looked like the actress in the movie. Who you may wonder.....Reese Witherspoon. {This was before she was well known} Of course I didnt see the resemblance but my sister and brother in law sure did. Crazy thing is years later I still have people tell me I favor Reese. I have had strangers stop me and tell me you look like Reese. Crazy bc I dont see it but I guess some do.

I think it may be my face shape....I have a heart shape face and she does too. In other words we have pretty strong chins.

Lastly, I have had several people tell me Carrie Underwood. All I can say is bless them and yeah right. ha!! It must be the hair. Now that I think about it....I believe my hair is curled everytime I have ever heard this one but Ill take it! ;)

It sure is funny when people see what you do not see. Im sure I could pick out your look alike better than you could though. So, who do you look like. I want to know....or atleast who do people tell you that you look like. Please share!!