Pack the Hair Bumpit, We're Going to Texas!

The BFs and I are leaving tonight for a long weekend away. We are going to see Court's cousin Jill in Dallas. While I'm on the subject of the BF's, I have these pictures from dinner two weekends ago.

I attempted to pack last night and so far, I only got to the snacks for the road:

Cheeze-Its

M&M's

Double Chocolate Mocha Pecan Cookies (have never had them but I'm sure with all those adjectives, hey will be a hit)

Trail Mix

Oh, and Smart Water to cancel out all the above. Ha!

Although I am super excited about a weekend with friends, I must say that I will be missing these two...

Have a great weekend (one day early)!!!

A YouTube Jewel

Ode to Jackie

For Christmas my wonderful mother-in-law gave me this poster:

It pictures a few of Jackie Kennedy's dresses that were on display at the JFK Museum.

I have a fascination with the Kennedy's, specifically the wives; Ethel, Joan and of course Jackie. The number one reason is: I'm a total nerd and don't ever think differently.

The second: I have always been interested in political history and really interested in political wives and first ladies. Reminder: I named my dog Mamie Eisenhower (just to emphasize that I am a nerd.)

The third: I am fascinated with the 60's. Perhaps this is why I love the show Mad Men so much. The fashion from that decade was insane and no one was more fashionable in the 60's than Jackie Kennedy.

I took the poster to be framed several weeks ago and got it back last week.

Of course a picture from my phone cannot do it justice but trust me, it is gorgeous in the frame.

We hung it in the bedroom, on the opposite wall from the bed above my vintage chair.

I am so happy with how it turned out

Of course now when I leave my room dressed like a bum to run errands, this poster may shame me.

Our New Bed!!!!!!

I am ashamed to say that since we have been married (three years and two months), we have been sleeping on a full size bed. Before you gasp: we used to sleep in the bed comfortably as we both stay on our sides and don't move a whole lot. We've always planned on purchasing a larger bed but it was never a big deal......until we got Mamie. Two grown adults and a 45 pound dog surpass the limits of a full size bed.

Soooooooo we finally bought a bed, a king size bed.

*Cue the band of angel voices*

Since I don't have enough conflicting patterns in our room I went for a comforter that had three patterns; roses, blue damask and stripes.

And what does Her Royal Highness think of the new bed?

The second the delivery guys laid the mattress on the bed, that dog was on it. I'm sure they got a kick out of me swatting at her yelling, "Get off the mattress!!" and Mamie dodging the swats without actually getting off the mattress.

Our bed went into the guest bedroom.

I have some vintage bird prints that I plan on framing and hanging above the bed. One year later and I am still not done decorating.

My grandmother made that afghan at the foot of the bed. It works perfectly for that room.

Thank the Lord for Claritin

My sister and I took the boys to Wye Mountain recently to get some pictures. It is a large field outside of Little Rock full of daffodils.




Our friend, Jessica, brought her little girl Addison. Jessica and her husband recently adopted Addison. She is a doll! We kept trying to get her to give Hudson a kiss and although she was up for it, he was not.

This is the only picture I have of Carson because he was never still, until we lured him in with a snack.

When it was all said and done, I'm not sure who was more exhausted; the kids or the adults after chassing the kids down.

You'll Never Guess What We Bought

Unless you're my friend on Facebook because I've already posted a picture of it; A Camper!!!!

No, this is not a joke. By the way, sorry I haven't posted in a while but life is busy.

Beau and I enjoy camping but it seems that we tend to go in extreme weather situations; hot, cold, severe thunderstorms. Therefore, a camper seemed perfect. However, we were never serious about buying one until someone traded this camper in at the dealership. We got a great deal on it as it's in great shape. Especially since we scrubbed the inside and out last weekend.

Here are a few pictures I took before we cleaned the inside:

This is the view from the main bedroom. Overall, it sleeps something like eight people. Although, I cannot imagine eight bodies in the thing....

When you first walk in you face this couch. It also turns into a bed.

Here is the master bed area with a hideous Christmas pillow that now lives the dumpster.

Bunk beds. I'm going to have to buy some bedding for any camping company (or children in the future). To the right, although there is no picture, is a sink with vanity.

A bathroom, complete with a tub. I realize, now, that I did not get a good picture of the bathroom. Oh well.

And in case you are curious as to what our precious little angel thinks about the camper, this picture should give you an idea. She has made herself at home already. She really likes her new home away from home because Beau and I are always within view.

We are super excited to go on our first camping trip in a few weekends!!

Beau now likes to say, "Well at least we will always have a home."

Things That I Deem Awkward

As mentioned in the last post, I have a list of situations/activities which I consider to be extremely awkward. These are not-so-obvious things that you are welcome to agree or disagree as you please.

Please do not think I am trying to pretend that I have not been the cause of awkward moments, because I have. I am gifted in producing mindless chatter in an effort to avoid awkward moments of silence, therefore, creating more awkward statements/moments than what would have existed in the lulls of conversation.




So without further delay, I give you "Things That I Deem Awkward" in no particular order:

• Maternity photos that display both mom-to-be and dad-to-be shirtless. People: this is an epidemic!!! I see these photos everywhere and it's horribly awkward. If you say you've never seen it then you are in denial. I promise that you have a friend, relative or co-worker that has a photo, like the above, sans the dog, framed and hanging (proudly) in their home. I barely understand why the woman feels the need to bare all but the dad???? Come on! It's wrong and creepy. We don't need to think about how your pregnancy came to be. I have also seen many a photo of naked newborns being cradled by a shirtless father. Again I ask you, WHY? Let's keep those pictures rated PG.

• Unity Candles at weddings. It isn't the candle so much, rather the wedding guests' forced obligation to observe the bride and groom stare lovingly into each other's eyes. Normally during this part in the ceremony a wedding singer performs as the couple lights the candle. The candle lighting itself takes a few seconds but the song lasts, roughly, about two minutes. Once the candle is ablaze what does the couple have to do? Stare into each other's eyes and maybe engage in a few whispers. To some this may be romantic. Me? Uncomfortable. I've never been a fan of gazing into the eyes of the one I love, however. If you ever see Beau and I engaging in what appears to be loving stares, there is one of two things happening. One: We are in a fight and giving the other (understood) disguised dirty looks as a reminder that a truce is far from reach. Or two: We are reading each other's mind and making fun of something.


• The all-too-chatty checker. I always manage to get in the grocery lane inhabited by a checker who is all too willing to share their life story in the amount of time it takes to scan and bag my groceries. When I ask, "how are you?" I am not mentally prepared to hear the story about your ex whom refuses to move out of your trailer.



• Men in Victoria's Secret. Listen buddy, I'm here to redeem my coupon for free underwear, not to side step you, preventing a collision as you walk backwards since you're as lost as a rat in a maze. I guess it's really not the men I should be mad at but the women who invite them there. It may sound fun in theory but as soon as he steps foot in that store, it is clear he does not belong.

• The waiting room at the doctor's office. I hate how all the chairs are turned facing each other leaving you no other choice but to look at everyone in the waiting room. It's so uncomfortable sitting there knowing that the lady across from me is thinking to herself, "I wonder what she's got and is it contagious?" Why do I know that's what she is thinking? Because I'm thinking the exact thing about her and no edition of "Family Circle" or "Ladies' Home Journal" will deter those thoughts.
  


• When the (not that old) sales lady at Sephora tells you her name is Doris and you respond with, "Awww! I love the name Doris because that was my grandma's name."........................................ *Crickets Chirping*.............................. Trust me, it was awkward. As if the silence wasn't enough, the face she gave me was horrible.

I will try to add to this list as more awkward moments arise. I'm sure that most of it will come at my expense.