Quick note weekend

This morning I woke up to a rain day. Which leaves me thinking that there's no better time to get caught up on house chores and Christmas decorating. A nap might be thrown in there too, we'll just see how the day goes.

Have a great weekend y'all!

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Weekend shenanigans

I am feeling this, no doubt. Last week was super long for me. Normally I work a half day or not at all for that matter on Fridays. Then my weekend starts with Saturday and Sunday off work. However this week I had to work Friday as well as Saturday. I'm not going to complain because I love the extra money and I got off at 12pm both days.

Saturday when I got off work I rushed home to take a nap. To those of you who have been around for awhile that comes as no surprise. However we were taking a road trip to Kyle's hometown and were due to be there by 5pm to attend a friends thanksgiving dinner party so I wanted to be well rested from my long week...and plus let's be real I love to sleep!

We had a good time at the party and stayed the night at my soon to be inlaws. Sunday morning we ate breakfast with them and hung around the house watching a couple of movies. Later we headed over to Nanny's, Kyle's grandparents, house and ate lunch with them and hung out.

Afterwards we went back to Kyle's parents to pick up our dogs and head home. We watched the first Twilight movie and also Accepted...which is one of my favorites for some unknown reason.

I guess you could say we had an eventful weekend but I'm somehow happy to starting the week. Maybe it's because thanksgiving is in a couple days, who knows. Last week was a long work week and this one is going to be super short! I get off at three pm Wednesday and don't return till the following Monday. I'll be happy to have a break though!




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I said yes!

You will totally forgive my absence in the blogosphere by the end of this blog post. Just trust me. ;)

Last September 2011 Kyle and I went to Hendersonville, TN to celebrate with our friends as they took each others hand in marriage. The reception was phenomenal. It was the best I'd been to yet filled with drinks, laughter, and love. As we danced the night away it finally started closing in and it was time for the bouquet toss. 

Naturally, I caught the bouquet...I was a catcher in softball for many years. Trust me, I know how to knock some bitches down. Joking, of course... Though this entails that I would be the next to be married I don't really believe in too many wives tails. Old Wives Tails, just think of the name. Clearly in those days they were stay at home wives obviously bored so they made up some crazy shenanigans and now we're suppose to follow them...? Right...

Follow up: one of the brides bridesmaids ended up getting married however she had already been engaged so that kind of throws that out the window. No one has been engaged since the throwing of the bouquet...until now. 

drum roll...

Kyle asked...and i said YES!!!

So here's how it went down...

Last Saturday September 8, 2012 Kyle and I enjoyed ourselves at Target trying on different crazy styles of sunglasses and just getting into a bunch of shenanigans. Earlier that night we had dinner with my parents at Old Chicago...also nothing new because we frequently have dinner with the 'rents. He was being extremely lovey all last weekend but honestly, I didn't think too much into it because he goes through his random days of being extra lovey--naturally he's a lover.

Sunday we woke up and started getting ready for the Titans game. The first game of the season and I was mega pumped up! On the way to the game we got stuck in traffic because a semi was trying to cross over three lanes in the middle of game traffic. So as we were stopping and going Kyle continually braked fast. There was nothing graceful about him putting on the brakes, he never once eased, just slammed. A thousand wonders we didn't get rear-ended. Still I didn't think much into this because sometimes he has ungraceful days and other days he does it purposely to just pester me. As I was nagging explaining to him to gracefully put the brakes on he replies with "Sorry, guess I'm just super anxious". Once again, no shocker there because he has anxiety frequently. Finally we pull into the parking lot and Kyle shuts the car off. He then turned towards me and says, "Can we have a serious talk?" okay, first and foremost anytime he starts a conversation off with this I automatically know I'm in trouble, it's just a given. So the conversation goes:

Me No. I know what you're going to tell me.

Kyle Okay, what then?

Me  You're going to tell me to not drink too much. -roll eyes-

Kyle That's not it at all

Me Okay, continue with yourself

Kyle Well, you know this was where our first date was. -tear rolls down his cheek- So I thought that this would be the best place to ask you. Will you marry me?

Me What? NO? Wait?! ARE YOU SERIOUS?!

Kyle Yes, I'm serious

Me Wait, like you seriously serious? This is happening?!

Kyle Is that a yes?

Me OMG YES!!!! Wait... did you ask my dad?

Kyle Yes, I asked him earlier this week.

Me well, did he say yes?

Kyle of course. 

Then we shared tears, hugs, lots of kisses. I look over to my passenger side window and our friend Jason is sitting there, I don't even know when he got there. Just like I don't even remember when Kyle pulled the ring out, I still claim that it just magically appeared. In my moments of freaking out I called my mom we shared tears, apparently she already knew as well, along with my best friend. I totally thought that I wouldn't be surprised when he asked me but he definitely blindsided me. Now feeling a little dumb when I think about the third sentence in that conversation. Yet definitely the definition of us. 

I finally get to marry my best friend, one of the best men I've ever come encountered with, my soul mate, and my back bone. I could not be happier. 

Next Wednesday I have an appointment to see a venue. I've already selected my bridesmaids/made of honor. I would give anything if I wouldve thought to get a picture of the way I asked them but I was too wrapped up in excitement. My best friend and sister both already knew that they were going to be in the wedding party but my dear friend Abbie had absolutely no idea. I bought cute little chinese takeout boxes that were black and white paisley with a green ribbon as the handle. I filled the boxes with stuffing and put a ring pop inside. I then bought some cardstock paper that matched the green ribbon and printed on it, "Now it's my turn to POP the question. Will you be my bridesmaid?" the three of them loved it. I thought Abbie was going to pee her pants. I couldn't have picked better bridesmaids. They are all so enthused about the wedding and they're all very creative. No telling what my bachelorette party is going to be.  

Anywho, now that this is a mile long post I will finish it off with some picture. The first one is from the bank next door to our work celebrating my parents 30th anniversary. The second is with me and the sweet bride that I caught her bouquet a year ago. The third is of Kyle and I with solo cups that some nice strangers did for us. His says "Will you?" mine said "Yes!"

Accomplished

Via google. As always.

I could literally start pooping glitter and peeing rainbows when it comes down to me being so excited over my house being straightened up. I'd like to say clean but let's be honest I picked up the scattered messes. Living room was swept not mopped, laundry was done except for sheets, bathroom was straightened and wiped down not sanitized...and well you get the point. The past two weeks I've been in and out of my house. My parents took a vaca to Florida so I house/dog sat. Thus meaning I came I dumped and strolled and left. No time for cleaning.

In my tremendous progress I've made in my house I even made time for a little photo shoot to show you my thrift store finds! Let the photo explosion roll...



The $14 dollar metal wall decor I mentioned previously, yet now hung and better photographed.



My $2 candle.



$2



$3



Holder 99¢; fall decor $1.00ea from the dollar tree.



$2 wire basket that now sits on my kitchen counter as a clutter catcher. Ie everything that comes out of Kyle's pockets.




$14 hobby lobby.



The tall rod iron candle holder was originally $99.00 from hobby lobby and I got it on clearance for $34. I smile every time I walk past it. Can we talk about that sofa table! As soon as we were in contract on our house I went to Essex and they were have a 50% off all boxed furniture sale. The catch? It's all in boxes and you don't know what you're getting. I took out my iPhone, got on amazon, scanned the barcode. Table listed on amazon for $129.00 at Essex it was $70. Take 50% off I snagged that beauty for only $35! I was estatic! The lamp? $5 City Thrift. Don't worry my friends all get jealous of my intense thrifting as well!



I'm still working on my fireplace arrangement but I had to snag a pic because I love all these items so much! The clock was only $12 from Kirklands.

I've had a busy weekend between cleaning, working, taking the boat out, and going to a birthday party. Overall I feel accomplished for the first time in a long time.
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Lemonade to silicon

Remember when you were a kid it was easy to make a quick buck by stirring a lemonade koolaid packet and some sugar together, writing lemonade 10¢ on a piece of paper, and sitting at the edge of your driveway? I clearly remember my sister telling me I was lame until I brought back a big jar of dimes, quarters, and dollars. I remember even though my sign said 10¢ I would get a buck from some 'customers' because of my entrepreneurship (okay and the fact that it was a blistering 100°+ outside and clearly that shows dedication).

What I'm getting to is clearly I was in the wrong business and technologically behind. While Kyle was working on his truck Sunday morning two of the neighborhood kids were riding their bikes in their pj pants and bare feet (yeah don't get me started on that..) and they came to Kyle and told him they were selling bracelets and silicon iPhone cases for a dollar. I'm not talking about bracelets that you make from stolen yarn out of your moms crafting corner. Enter legit bracelets.






Heard of the rapper Drake and his awesome "yolo" that has started to take its toll? Yolo standing for you only live once and a bible scripture on the back. Kyle purchased three of them because you know it's the nice thing to do and also it's inspirational to look down at the verse on occasion. How did we go from lemonade to silicon bracelets and iPhone cases? Next we will be selling luggage and ripped off coach purses.

On another note I have finally gave in. Yes, finally. I went and purchased Fifty Shades of Grey. I've started reading the first two chapters but then I decided to finish my kitchen project..which will eventually make its debut. So far it's okay but I already know its about to get wild because people have big mouths and like to spoil the fun.

That's all for this Monday.

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Organizing my life

Ive always been pretty good at organizing. Anytime any of the employees from my dad's store come to mine the same comment is made 90% of the time, "wow, it's so organized over here". Damn right! It makes my work day much easier.

I moved into my house in mid April and here it is mid August and for me to tell you that its organized is a complete lie. I've organized several small places including part of my closet, you better believe all of my work shirts are organized by color along with the rest of my clothing. But as far as the mail goes I've made an attempt to have it organized but it clearly is not a method that is working for us. The man cave is a complete disaster when it comes to organized along with the linen closet that I also use to store cleaning supplies.

My house is not the only thing that I cannot seem to organize properly. My life is. Every year I say I'm going to do this, this, and this and a little more of this with a whole lot of this during the summer. Negative, here it is with summer closing in and I've managed to do hardly anything I've wanted. I need a ten day week and even then I dont know if I would be able to manage the time properly and organize my days as said. By now I figured I would've already had a housewarming party. Negative again. Between mine and Kyle's schedules I can hardly fit in a shower on my weekends. I need to find some sort of balance and I just can't seem to figure it all out.

Feel free to leave tips or comments regarding how you manage time on a week to week basis. Fitting in your home maintenance, family time, work, and extracurricular activities. Right now, I'm clearly at a loss.


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WILW: Pinterest creations

It's that time of the week again where I link up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday! A little forewarning, I'm loving quite a bit this Wednesday!




I'm loving the color of these walls! I really look forward to the day Kyle and I can up-do our bedroom and paint the walls this color. Possibly paired with peach or yellow. Or maybe both!



I'm loving this quote! Nuff said!




I'm loving that I finished my very first Pinterest project. I have pinned soooo many crafts and little things/ideas to do on Pinterest and all of a sudden I realized, hey stop pinning and start doing. I plan on tackling a few more by the end of next week.



I'm loving that I also finished my second Pinterest creation. When we moved into our house one of my least favorite things and immediate changes I wanted to make was the horrible 80's bronze hardware. It's every where kitchen, bathrooms, you name it. This is actually one of the less costly fixes for a home but when it's everywhere the money starts adding up. So for a temporary quick fix I spray painted all of em. They definitely look a lot better than they did.




I'm loving this picture. It's clear proof that Koby has a sock fixation as well as a hoarding problem. Note, that is his bed with his baby blanky along with stolen socks. Somehow I can't even be mad at the little sock thief.




I'm loving that this weekend Kyle and I will be heading to Chapel Hill for the annual family reunion. Which just so happens to always fall on the big tractor pull event. Last year was the first year I had ever been to a tractor pull and lemme tell ya I was amazed. Now just at the big roaring machines but also by the way parents let their teenage daughters out in short cut off blue jeans. I'm not just talking "short" I'm talking so short they almost need to wear a hair net before their pubes, or lack thereof, escape. Ridiculous. Maybe I'm too old or modest but no way no how.

That's all for this Wednesday!

Weekend recap via pictures

I had a pleasant weekend with a combination of relaxation, friends, family, and fun. I would write a post of everything that transpired but it would be a mile long. So here's my recap in pictures.



-I started on some pinterest crafts




Made Mickey Mouse pancakes for dinner





Kyle and I went out to a new hotspot in town and visited with some Dover friends.




We woke up and rejuvenated Sunday morning before heading my friends 3 year old daughters birthday party.







And Koby helped with laundry. Ya know, by making sure he finds all of the socks. (he's a sock thief)

I thought I would have had a worse case of the Monday's than I did but my Monday turned out pretty good. I spot cleaned the kitchen and we grilled hot dogs after spending time with some friends that came over to visit and see the house.

Hope everyone else had a lovely Monday!

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What I'm loving

It's that time of the week again to link up with Jamie for



I'm loving this past weekend for several reasons really:
•Friday I got off work and went home and took a nap. Later that evening Ashley and Abbie came over and we indulged in a few beers then went to the city fair.




•Saturday morning Kyle left and went to go help my dad with some stuff at work so I spent my morning lounging with the babies.



•We then headed to my parents house to go swimming and lay out by the pool. It's actually the first time I'd been swimming this season. Afterwards we grilled out hamburgers and hot dogs. Friday night my parents had gone to the Cheesecake Factory and brought back kyle and I a piece of cheesecake. I could've used another piece it was SO delish!!!




•Sunday morning we went to church and the out for Brunch with a couple that we're friends with. Later returning home for a little Sunday nap with the babes.






My poor little fluff ball will be getting his first hair cut this week hopefully.

Later Sunday evening we went grocery shopping at Kroger and we took coupons. We got a TON of food for only $120 bucks. We saved $5 with coupons and $35 with our Kroger Plus Card. I dot know about y'all but every time I go to the grocery store I always leave feeling a bit defeated. Food is entirely too expensive! This past trip we definitely used our resources wisely considering we bought three lbs of beef, 2lbs smoked sausage, and 2 8-packs of hot dogs of course that's just the meat that we purchased.

My weekend was beyond enjoyable and fulfilling. It's definitely what I need to start my 52hr work week that has now dwindled to 48hrs. You see overworked, I see moneyyyyy$$$! Haha.

Happy hump day y'all, what are you lovin!? Link up with Jamie.

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