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Showing posts with label nephew. Show all posts

Friday, March 1, 2013

January/February 2013 Recap via Instagram

It's been a long time since I filled you in on what I've been up to. I just realized I have not really done any sort of life update since my Christmas recap. With March (yes, March) upon us already, I thought I'd do a brief January/February recap. Not only for you, but I like to be able to look back on my blog and remember what I did and where I've been. But mainly for you, of course. Is anyone even still out there?? I feel like I completely fell out of the blogging universe.

January began with New Year's Eve. I swear I passed out before midnight. Yes, my first New Year's Eve in Vegas and I was in bed before midnight with Nyquil and Reese's teddy he left behind at Christmas.
If this isn't an attractive NYE look, I don't know what is
I've enjoyed my new owl coffee mugs from West Elm that I got for Christmas.
I've perfected at home soak off of gel nails without ruining your nails. Tutorial anyone?
essie marshmallow topped with sally hansen shall we dance
I think after 6 months of living here, I've officially learned how to navigate my way around the Las Vegas Strip.
stuck in morning traffic
It's been a while, but you may remember that since I moved here, I was using my coffee table as a TV stand, I finally bought a TV stand from Joss & Main a month of so ago and I was very proud of myself for putting the entire thing together all by my lonely.
Do we approve?
Have a few FaceTime sessions with the nephew:
Finally put pictures in picture frames in my room 3 months later.
Saw George Strait in concert at the MGM when an old college roomie was in town.
pre hair trim. Can't even fit my hair in the picture it was so long. #michelleduggarhair
Decided it was finally time to trim my hair. If you know me at all IRL, you know I am psycho when it comes to my hair. I've had several traumatic experiences throughout the years and finally found an amazing hair stylist who I've been going to for the past 6 years in Dallas. Well, I could not wait any longer, so I went to a new person here. I was not traumatized from new hair cut, but let's just say I'll be flying back to Dallas for my next one. No pics, sorry. Maybe soon. Don't love it. Actually, that experience could be it's own post.
I'm in the stages of planning a baby shower for my bestie who lives here. She's due very soon. I just sent invites out a few weeks ago. Here I am watching The Bachelor (don't love any of the girls this season) and addressing the invites:
Have come to the conclusion, no where is off limits for gambling or boozing in Vegas. When I was getting my prescription filled on Valentine's Day, I had to shake my head when I saw this while I waited to check out in line at my neighborhood CVS.
Only in Vegas
And most recently, I spent last weekend relaxing. I made an enormous omlette on accident, went to the grocery store, painted my nails and made my slow cooker beef stroganoff, which I've every night since Sunday except last night because we had a work dinner. (single girls who live alone problems)
Mushroom, onion and bacon omelette with a side of freah Whole Foods salsa
Essie Strawberry Shortcake
As much as I love this recipe, after 4 days in a row of it for dinner ... I'm ready for something else
That about sums up January and February. Like I said, it's not too exciting. I leave you with a pretty picture of the sunset from my balcony this past Sunday night. I love the mountain sunsets here. One thing you cannot get in Texas.
The pictures don't come close to doing justice
TGIF. Everyone have a great weekend! I'm going hiking at one of those gorgeous montains Saturday afternoon for the first time. Wish me luck, and please have the paramedics on standby. Thank you.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Is this thing on? Checking in via Instagram.

Just when you think your week can't get any worse or more hectic, your air conditioner goes out in your house Friday when it's 106 degrees outside.  You get a hotel room Saturday evening, which turns out to be sketch.  Soggy, soaking wet carpets and dirty feet aroma included at no extra cost.  The dog barked and whined at the door all night.  It was a lovely Saturday night.
 It got up to 93 inside before I booked a hotel room / Bear guarding the door in the sketch room
The hotel did give us a cute little Milk Bone package for Bear, which I thought was presh / Continental breakfast included a Texas shaped waffle that the dog wouldn't even eat. At least it was a good photo op! #silverlining
Sunday I switched to a CLEAN, extended stay hotel complete with a mini kitchen and living room.  Have never been so happy to have a pristine, pleasant smelling room to call home for the night.
I relaxed in the room and watched romantic comedies, spent 30 minutes brushing my ratty hair and started this at home teeth whitening system. Excited to see the results.
Monday I picked Bear up from the Pets Hotel at PetsMart since I wasn't able to bring him with me to the new hotel and he had a great time at Doggy Day Camp.  Check out his "paw"gress report!  So cute. 


Before all the air conditioning drama happened, I met a girlfriend to see Magic Mike again Friday night. 
Wore my new Lilth Fringe Earrings / View of Dallas from the movie theater

Thursday night we took our Santiago work visitors out to Top Golf.  It's been so hot, my hair ended up in its usual messy Summer bun.  Wednesday I took Reese to an indoor trampoline park, and I had so much fun. Maybe more than him. I was definitely the oldest person in there jumping and flipping around.

And to end this little life update on a happy note, I present to you the bouquet of flowers I put together for myself for only $10 and the sunrise on the way to 6 a.m. boot camp.

How is every one else doing?  I hope staying cool.  Is it Fall yet?  My favorite season!
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Thursday, July 5, 2012

My 4th of July via what else? Instagram.

I'm going to make this post quick, but I wanted to share some pictures from my 4th of July for those of you that don't have Instagram.

Tomorrow I will be hosting my Friday Favorites link-up, so be sure to link up!  I'm setting it to post at 7 a.m. EST ... I better see all your pretty faces linked-up. Mmmmkay?

The flag flying in my yard!
Melt my heart.


I honestly did nothing for the first half of my day but watch TV, do laundry and paint my nails.  That gold is "Golden Ticket" from the Sonia Kashuk summer line at Target (I blogged about her lipstick here) and I'm pretty obsessed with it.  The other color that looks red is actually a pink and it's an Ulta color I've had forever called "Shocking". 


I tried out this 
bloody mary mix I hauled back from Charleston and it was legit, Reese had the cutest 4th of July outfit on and we brought BBQ home from Rudy's BBQ for dinner.  


Reese and Bear taking a dip at the pool.

We could see our city firework display from our house, so we brought chairs and an ottoman out to sit and wait for the show to start.

Bear was excited for his first 4th of July ever!  Ruff.

Father and son. Hash tag presh.


I hope you all enjoyed your time off! I totally thought it was Saturday all day yesterday.  The 4th falling in the middle of the week is unconstitutional if you ask me. 

God Bless the US! 
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

DIY Flat Iron Holder + $75 Visa Gift Card GIVEAWAY from TenList

Happy Hump Day!  I've got some exciting things for y'all today, but first i need to give you some background information.  Just stick with me because it's ALLLLL going to make sense in the end. I promise.





Tim own's TenList


Now, you might be wondering, "what is TenList and why do I care?" 

 Well friends, you know sites like apartmentlocators.com that help you locate an apartment?  Ten List is exactly like that but they put you in touch with contractors.  Maybe you're redoing your bathroom, or your kitchen, installing hardwood floors, etc and you need a reputable contractor .... bam, TenList to the rescue.  Or straight from the horse's mouth aka TenList's Web Site ....

"TenList was formed to provide one stop shopping for your local contractor needs. When you are looking for a fair and respected local contractor that you can trust, you can find it here. We spend a lot of time and energy (and money!) reviewing the advertisers that appear on the site so you don't have to."

.And now for the "why you should care part" ...

When I was working with TenList to come up with giveaway ideas, I explained that my readers LOVE a good DIY to help save money, so their DIY guru Daniel (homeboy in the video) put together this DIY Flat Iron Holder Tutorial just for you bargainistas!  

He's pretty hysterical and makes a lot of other DIY videos so I recommend checking them out.  He made me LOL IRL and that doesn't happen often. Here is Daniel's "DIY for the ladies" ....    

To thank you for watching and to spread the word about TenList, they are giving one of my readers a $75 Visa Gift Card to spend however you'd like!  

Perhaps you have a home improvement project you've wanted to get started but didn't have the funds or maybe now you want to make a wall hanger for your very own flat iron holder.  

Use the giveaway app below to enter!  You have until next Wednesday, June 20 at midnight EST to enter.


a Rafflecopter giveaway


TenList Social Media:

p.s.TenList is also giving away $500 in gift cards via their facebook page this week in honor of Father's Day. To be eligible, you must "like", share or comment on a TenList facebook post this week. 


Good Luck!
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Monday, May 21, 2012

Catch-up with me! The last few weeks/weekends in photos.

Get ready for a ridiculous photo dump to come your way right meow.  Today I'm playing catch-up all the way back to Cinco de Mayo.  Shout out to Instagram for helping me document my life. Don't know what I did before ya.




And that about sums up what I've been doing with my life.  I'm looking forward to a fun-filled full week of blogging every day since I slacked so bad last week.

Up tomorrow: Raspberry Champagne Spritzer Recipe
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