Real Life: Live & Unscripted

Pageant Time!

Jaelyn had her pageant last week and here are a few pics and a short video....

 

Here is a video recorded by Kayla so pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee excuse it lol.

 

She silly! Wanted y'all to see her shoes lol.

They have A.K.A in their blood. And it didn't come from me lol. I"m NOT greek lol.

Can't believe my baby will be 15 next month.  **CRIES**







And that's it! Jaelyn had a great time and momma did too! LOL

 

McCall's 5848

McCall's 5848

Pattern Description: loose fitting, flared, lined dress above mid knee

Pattern Sizing: 4-10 I cut the 6


Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? I didn't use them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Jaelyn loved the style of this dress.


Fabric Used: Vera Wang Cotton


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Jaelyn didn't like the collar and decided that she wanted a bow on the side lol.

So I basically made a long sash and finished all the edges, I put the dress on her and pinned the new collar to the dress and made sure it was placed correctly.

That was pretty much it. She loved it.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I doubt if she wants this one again, but if she does I'll make it for her. I think it's OOP because I couldn't find it on the website.

Conclusion: Cute and easy dress for my daughter.

Pictures!

This is the cake I picked up the other day. Glad I got that craving out of the way lol. I joined scale back alabama with some of my church members and we are in it to win it! LOL

The kids did some yard work. I took a couple of pictures and watched from my window lol.

Aj didn't want to take a picture lol.

Jaelyn gives a mean side eye lol.

Heyyyy Tony! LOL

I was in NEED of some new knives...so glad I got some.

I PROMISE, I only had TWO forks in my house. I told the kids I am going to count them everyday and they better not come up missing lol.

Ok, that's all I have today lol. Y'all have a good one!
Toodles!!

Vogue 8663

Vogue 8663

 **This is the LAST of the cruise clothing lol, thanks for taking time out to look at all the things I made**

Pattern Description: Dresses A, B have fitted, pleated bodice, front neckline finished with bias tape, back zipper, flared skirt and stitched hems. A: armholes finished with bias tape. B: three-quarter length sleeves and purchased belt.

Pattern Sizing: 14-22


Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? I only glanced over them. Seemed straight forward enough lol.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?


Fabric Used: ITY Jersey


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I omitted the zipper. I hardly ever use a zipper in a knit.Here are a closeup of the neckline:

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I doubt if I will sew this one again, but I do recommend it.

Conclusion: Great dress.

Simplicity 2865

 Simplicity 2865

Pattern Description: Womens knit dresses.

Pattern Sizing: 12-20 I cut the 14


Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved the racer back.


Fabric Used: Cotton Interlock


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I shortened it by 5 inches. It was way too long and made me look frumpy. I shorted it to right above my knee. I also didn't like the curved hem and made a straight hem instead. 

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I doubt if I sew this one again but I do recommend it.

Conclusion: Great, comfy dress.

Hump Day Ramblings...

• WORRIED because Jaelyn's passport isn't here and she needs it when she fllls out her Visa. HOPING and Praying it gets here SOON. Please and thank you. Amen.

• Pandora radio on my phone playing through my bluetooth is the TRUTH.

• I have GOT to do better with going to bed earlier. I've been in bed at 2am for the past few nights. I need my rest so I don't start looking old. NERP! Can't have that.

• Went to my fav mexican place with Tony for lunch today. YUM.

• I love when Fed Ex and UPS come right behind each other lol.

• Tonight I WILL be in the bed by 11pm. That's my goal.

• Shutting it down!! It's 10:30! WOOHOO

• I had a bad cold a few weeks back and I'm still not 100%. Need to kick this. QUICK.

• Went to lunch yesterday with Tony and breakfast this morning. He is trying to mess with my measurements lol.

• I had a momma melt down today. *sigh* Hate when I have days like this.

• Just ordered Tony's anniversary gift! YAY!!! He is gonna LOVE IT!!! *excited*

• One of the kids put buttered bread in the toaster. O_o

• Went to lunch again with Tony lol. I swear he trying to make me fat lol. Taziki's is THE BOMB though lol.

• The rest of the week has been a whirlwind and I need to sleep.

What's going on with ya'll?

Pictures from my G2

It's been a while since I've done a random picture post. I have SO many pics on my phone! LOL

Shoes...just because I love them so much lol.

Aj was KNOCKED out during church Sunday lol

What does your fridge look like? LOL

Can y'all see that?! Umm yeah.

*sigh* Yep it's almost that time.

I love that yall send me such goodness. These were SO GOOD. And so were the egg nog cookies.

Kayla loves to leave these around the house lol

This is what happens when Alabama get's "snow".

We had some folks cut down MORE trees and they cut the WRONG one! Guess who got two for the price of one because that mistake was NOT my fault!? Ummhmm. Yep.

Yep, she was reading to the cat lol.

Hey twinnnnnnnnnn lol

Emilee is SO spoiled lol.

The very first picture I painted at Si.ps N. St.ro.ke.s This is the one that started the addiction lol.It's at my moms house on her wall lol.

There is a baby in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We finally have nail storage. I will have to get another one though. That's NOT all of it lol.Whatttttttttt??? LOL Don't judge us lol.

We love this local mexican place lol

A trip to IHOP is ALWAYS good.

The food is soooo good.

Why are the turtles looking at me like that? Because their "house" is dirty? LOL Jaelyn has already fixed that lol

I was craving Bday Cake the other day....I had them put Happy Saturday on it lol

A beautiful rainbow I saw today. Just beautiful.

 

Spicy Lemon Shrimp

I told y'all I was on a shrimp kick lol. This is one from PW...she is my favorite and I love her. She loves me back too and we are BFF's...in my head lol.

I served mine with loaded mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli and french bread. YUM. Dip the bread in the butter and OMG....yummyyyy

• 2 pounds Raw Shrimp, Deveined, Shells On
• 2 sticks Cold Unsalted Butter Cut Into Pieces
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 4 cloves Garlic, Peeled
• ¼ cups Fresh Parsley
• ½ teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
• 1 whole Lemon, Juiced

Preparation Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rinse frozen shrimp to separate, then arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.

In the bowl of a food processor, add cold butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, parsley, and red pepper. Pulse until combined. Sprinkle cold butter crumbles over the shrimp.

Bake until shrimp is opaque and butter is hot and bubbly

 

Kwik Sew 3064

Kwik Sew 3064

Pattern Description: The Misses' swimsuits have a low cut back and all outside edges are finished with elastic.

Pattern Sizing: XS-XL I made the Large


Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? I didn't use them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? It's a basic swimsuit pattern. I love it's simplicity.


Fabric Used: Swimwear. Spandex Lycra


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: The first time I made the the straps were too long, so I just shortened them about an inch and a half.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? This will always be my go to basic swimsuit pattern. I HIGHLY recommend it.

Conclusion: If you are in the market for a basic swimsuit, I HIGHLY recommend KS patterns. The instructions are really good.

Here are some additional pictures

Vogue 2481

                                                                    Vogue 2481
 
Pattern Description: Close-fitting, boned, lined, straight dress, below mid-knee or evening-length, has pleated left side and right side zipper/slit.

Pattern Sizing: 14-16 I made the 14


Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? They were VERY easy!!!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved how the foundation piece was constructed. I've worked with boning before but it was done in the seams. This was sewn directly to the interfaced lining.


Fabric Used: Silk Dupoini


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I HIGHLY recommend this dress if you like this style. I wanted something other than just a plain strapless dress. The side pleats attracted me to it. I will need to get another picture in this dress and take some detail shots. I really, really love it.

 

Here is a picture of the pleats:

 

Conclusion: Great dress!!

McCall's 6083

McCall's 6083

Pattern Description: Jumpsuits A, B, C, D, E have side front pockets, elastic casings and stitched hem; jumpsuit B has shoulder straps; jumpsuit C has sash; jumpsuits D, E have bodice with gathered shoulders, narrow hemmed armholes; jumpsuits A, D are thigh length; jumpsuit B above ankle length; jumpsuits C, E are floor length; optional purchased belt.

I made view C
Pattern Sizing:4-12 I cut the 12


Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? I didn't even use them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I've loved jumpsuits for a while and just really wanted to make my own.


Fabric Used: It's a mystery lol. I'm not sure of the content but it's some type of crinkly poly blend. Here is a better picture of the fabric...

It has really great weight to it.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I am SO making this again for the summer. I already have the perfect fabric picked out.

Conclusion: Great pattern!! If this is your style I highly recommend it.

Hump Day Ramblings....

• Learned a huge lesson. I think I've finally stopped making that same mistake.

• Had a wonderful time in church! Pastor's topic? "Don't make me pray about it"!!!

• I have a button that says "Aunt to be" that I plan on wearing until the baby is here. **EXCITED**

• Zanete had a beautiful baby shower. She cried. Awwwwwwwwww

• MY BROTHER IS GONNA BE A DADDY! LAWD lol

• I truly love my G-2

• My twitter friends are taking about a tweet up. Hope we can get it in the works soon.

• I was supposed to go to Atlanta next weekend and I can't go now :(  Good thing I get to go in April and March lol.

• I'm still trying to decide if I'm going to the PR weekend in Chicago in May. I think I might just go lol.

• I've been having baby fever for a while now. I think it is finally gone. I can NOT start over lol.

• I'm excited about what's going on in my life right now.

• I was supposed to spend most of January organizing my sewing stuff. The girls picked out patterns that they want to wear to church THIS coming Sunday lol.

• I picked something out for myself also. We will see what comes of it.

• I'm YAWNING!!!

• MAnnnnnnn watched RHOA with my momma and zanete nem. HILARIOUS.

• I'm trying not to cook any shrimp for the next couple weeks. I've seriously been craving it.

• I'm thankful for the sacrifices Tony makes on the daily. I have a good dude :)

• I ordered acrylic nail polish holder things for all of my the girls nail polish. HOpefully they will be here soon. We have a LOT of polish.

• I'm STILL yawning. Guess I need to go to bed huh?

• OH My momma asked me what twitter was when she saw me on it. I Tried to explain it to her but she didn't get it. #YES!!! lol

• I'm trying not to buy fabric, but the girls are picking out "MY" fabric for "THEIR" stuff. I might need to reconsider this no buying fabric thing lol.

• Aj is spending the night with my dad again lol. I only have 2kids in the house! LOL

• I saw a 3d/4d ultrasound of my nephew!!!!!! AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

• My house smells SO good! too bad its NOT clean lol.

• I've been an organizing/purging FOOL! My goal is to have all my stuff purged before my scrapbook party so I will know what I have. I'm SO excited about my scrapbooking! I might even do some design team work again. MIGHT lol.

• I still haven't gotten my Macbook pro. Of course y'all will know when I do. I've taken over Jaelyn's laptop lol. It'll do for now lol.

• Direct Tv tried to get over on me today. No sir! SO glad I looked at my bill instead of just paying it!!

• Jaelyn made cookies last night. I need to put a stop to this because they are GOOD!

• Zanete asked me why did she hear music everytime I got near her lol. Ummm listening to Pandora through my bluetooth lol. hahahahaha

What's goin on random with y'all?

Vision Board 2011

Back in December I went to Mo's vision board party. Here is a picture of my board.

This board represents me and my family and some goals I have for us.

I picked these words and phrases to surrond my family because I only want the best for us. I TRULY believe that there is power in the tongue and you can SPEAK things into being. My family is what is most important to me. You see I was one of those people who took my family for granted. Sure I love them, but I didn't APPRECIATE them. When you are around people ALL THE TIME, sometimes you tend to get complaciant. Well maybe not you but "I" did. I would put any and everything before them and their needs and I was THINKING I was doing what I was supposed to do as a wife and mother. Umm no. HUGE FAIL on my part, but the thing is once I REALIZED where I was messing up, I changed all of that.

One of my favorite quotes on this board is the one that says, "Made for us time in the middle of family time". That is SO me and Tony. We love family time but we love being able to have time just for "us".

That doesn't mean that they don't get on my LAST complete nerve, it just means I know how to appreciate the good and not so good.

I loved the "never look back". On top of that I taped..love the present. That is the best and only way to live. We can't let our past mistakes mess up our present. The future isn't promised so there is no need to worry about that. All we can do is live in the NOW. That doesn't mean don't plan....just enjoy RIGHT NOW.

This scripture has been my foundation. I am truly standing on the words. If you just THINK about what that means....yep. Foundation.

I'll add to this as the year progresses, and as I accomplish some things that are on here, I will take some away. I love, love, love mine :)

I really enjoyed creating my vision board and plan to go back to Atlanta when Mo has her next one and I want to have one here for my friends.

Do you all have a vision board? What type of things are on it?

Toodles!

Simplicity 3803

Simplicity 3803
 

 

Pattern Description: Misses Dresses

Pattern Sizing: 4-12 I cut the 12


Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? I've made this dress so many times, I don't even use them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love this style maxi dress.


Fabric Used: White gauze


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: The skirt is underlined.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I HIGHLY recommend this pattern. It is my favorite maxi dress pattern. I think I've made it 4 or 5 times.

Conclusion:I really wanted something long and flowy and this pattern and fabric really fit the bill.

On My Nightstand.....

When I Get To Where I'm Going by Cheryl Robinson

This book was very good. One of my blog reader/friends sent it to me because she loved it so much.

It started out slow to me but I think it was because I had already started reading some fablousness that is LadyLee lol.  Once it picked up it REALLY picked up and I couldn't put it down. You can click the link to read what the book is about. I will spoil it if I try to tell you about it lol. I always do.

Oh also for y'all who use Good Reads, there is a droid app called My Droid Book that syncs with your goodreads account. It's pretty cool so far!!

 

McCall's 6109

McCall's 6109

Pattern Description: MISSES' DRESSES: Above, mid-knee length sleeveless dresses A, B, C with midriff and pocket variations dresses A, C have contrast pockets; dress A has contrast midriff.

I made view A

Pattern Sizing: 4-12 I cut the 12


Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? I didn't even need them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?  I love all things cowl neck lol, so this one was right up my alley.


Fabric Used: Rayon Jersey


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I omitted the pockets.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I doubt if I make this one again, but I do recommend it.

Conclusion: Great pattern.

I was tagged...

Melanie tagged me and I normally don't do tags buttttttttt lol

 

This is a pay-it-forward style award. Here are the rules:

1. Thank and link back to the person who awarded you this.
2. Share 8 things about yourself
3. Pay it forward to 8 bloggers that you have recently discovered (or not so recently)
4. Contact those bloggers and tell them about their awards.

Eight things about me huh? Let's see what I haven't told y'all lol

1. I'm totally pissed off about school being out for FOUR DAYS. This is crazy.
2. I'm trying not to worry about something Jaelyn will be doing pretty soon. It's a great opportunity and I know she will be okay but I'm still momma.
3. I'm falling in love with modern decor.
4. My love of shoes runs deep. I know y'all know that but I'm not buying shoes or fabric for 90 days, and I am doing VERY well. I had to buy a pair for Jaelyn today and I wasn't even tempted.
5. I love working with the elderly. I think it's a gift. I hate to see older people and children mistreated. HATE IT.
6. I think everyone is deserving of a 2nd chance. I hope everyone that does get a 2nd chance realize just what they've been given and not mess it up.
7. I'm learning to internalize things BEFORE I talk about them. It's working out for me.
8. I love working for myself. It has been the best thing!!! I don't talk about it much on here but BUSINESS IS BOOMING!!!!!!

I'm not gonna tag anyone else but I will share a few favorite blogs...

http://mrstdj.wordpress.com/

http://www.nonsuperwomanchronicles.com/

http://damnbloggerfordeletingmyblog.blogspot.com/

http://theunemployedbride.wordpress.com/

http://closetcooking.blogspot.com/

http://facesbytamara.blogspot.com/

http://www.naturalandfab.com/

http://zenhabits.net/

 

Why don't yall share a favorite blog or a favorite site. I love new stuff :)

 

Toodles!

Shrimp Creole

I am going to start posting these as soon as I cook them or very shortly after. There are so many things I didn't post last year because once I took pics of it, I just didn't feel like doing an entry about it lol. I'm going to try not to let that happen this year.

• 3 to 4 lbs medium-size fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, ground
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• dash hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• hot cooked rice

Preparation:

Combine oil and flour in a Dutch oven; cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture is golden colored. This should take about 15 to 20 minutes. Add onion, celery, green onions, green pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, 15 minutes or more until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce and paste, the water, salt, black and red pepper, bay leaves, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and simmer for about 10 minutes more, or until the shrimp turn pink. Remove the bay leaves. Stir in parsley and serve over rice.
Serves 8.

**the only thing I did different was season my shrimp with old bay and let it sit for a couple hours**

Enjoy!

Hump Day Ramblings...

• I need to get back into a routine. Seriously.

• I plan on spending the entire month of January, or the majority of it cleaning and organizing my studio.

• I'm going to have a scrapbook party at my house soon. Can't wait. Invites will go out in the next week or so.

• Made a major change and I'm looking forward to seeing how everything starts to fall into place.

• I'm sick.

• We have snow.

• We have ice.

• O_o

• in-freaking-tense

• I'm really thinking about going to the Pattern Review Weekend in Chicago in May. REALLY considering it.

• All I want is shrimp lately.

• Did y'all see hoarders?? ALL THOSE CATS AND RATS? I promise almost all of my followers and folks I follow was watching lol.

• I haven't seen my mom in 2 days.

• Aj stayed with my parents Friday-Sunday and I FORGOT to call and check on him and I forgot to pick him up Sunday morning. I now see who causes all the trouble in the house lol.

• I'm craving orange sherbert.

• Everybody that is having a baby is having a boy. Well except one of my cousins.

• I need to finish up some baby/birthday gifts and mail off. It's way past time. The holidays had me going.

• I've been reading books from LadyLee and now NOTHING else I read is good. NOTHING. Can't wait until she is on a best seller list somewhere.

• I think I'm my dads personal secretary lol.

• Law Abiding Citizen is a FANTASTIC movie!!!!! Thanks for watching with me :)

• So I tried to watch The G.A.mE. I'll pass. It was OKAY but not enough to hook me.

• the H.ear.t specialist? O_o

• OHHH my beloved Macbook died. Yep. Harddrive is GONE. I'm going to replace it with a bright and shiny Macbook Pro :)

 

Alright what's going on random with yall???

Vogue 8184

Vogue 8184

It's time to start reviewing my cruise wardrobe. I went with all dresses again because they are just easy. I wasn't doing many shore excursions and the ones I did do were in the water lol.

Pattern Description: Dress has fitted bodice with princess seams, back zipper, bodice self-lining with boning and skirt variations. A, B, C: 2" below knee length with slightly flared skirt. A: strapless with self tie belt and purchased trim. B: shoulder straps and purchased trim. C: self band and shoulder strap. D, E, F: mid-knee length with straight skirt, front and back darts and back slit. D: strapless with ribbon trim and bows. E: shoulder strap and purchased belt. F: self band and shoulder straps.

I made view A

Pattern Sizing: 12-16 I cut the 14.


Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? I didn't have to follow them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love how the foundation is built. I used to be afraid of boning but this dress makes it so easy.


Fabric Used: Stretch Cotton From Fishmans In Chicago. I think that's the name of the store. It's around the corner from Vogue Fabrics lol.


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I've made this one before, you can see it here. This is my favorite strapless dress pattern and I plan on making this one again.

Conclusion: This is such a classic dress. I love it. I'm going to buy it again before it goes OOP lol.

We have snow and Ice! LOL

Snow and Ice is always a big deal in Alabama because we don't get it. Now I know some of you Northerners will say this isn't snow lol. It is to us lol.

My next house will have a garage and I will not live on a hill. That is all.

Y'all have a good one!
Toodles!

Bahamas (VERY PICTURE HEAVY)

So we decided to do a family cruise for New Year's. The kids had NO clue. The look on their face when they figured it out?

AWESOME! LOL Y'all know I love to keep secrets lol. We booked this trip back in JUNE lol.

Won't tell y'all how many of these we took with us lol. That's also a good way to take your own umm strong drink of choice on board ;)

My Nephews lol

Practicing...for another trip :( lol

Tony had to give Kayla a pep talk. She started to freak out lol.

Finally got up the courage to look over lol.

Brother and Sister In Law

Random pics from when the kids had the camera lol

They still had up Christmas decorations! LOL

Mouth was full lol. I love food. lol

When they turned the bed back at night, they tucked away Kayla's bears lol

Hot tub time!

Kinda like this pic lol. I need to find out who took it lol

Mother In Law

 
These kids should have been prunes from the amount of time they spent in the pool lol

She wasn't ready lol.

These things turned into hats lol. Kayla was SOLD lol

It was BEAUTIFUL. The weather was perfect.

I think I'm cute so take my picture please? LOL

LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE this picture of AJ!

Everybody smile! lol

They tried to baptize her lol. They tried to baptize me to but those pics are on another camera lol

Still swimming lol

After this pic, they tried to baptize me. I PROMISE, I wasn't ready to change into my swimsuit yet so I pulled my dress SO FAR UP TO KEEP FROM GETTING WET lol. It was truly hilarious. If I EVER get my hands on those pics lol

SMH. CRAZY lol

Yep, you are seeing correctly lol. They are STUPID lol

Aj WILL get his nap in lol.

**thinking** put that camera DOWN

Yeah she was feelin herself lol. 

The boys were WORN SLAP OUT lol. Told y'all he gets his nap in lol

He messed up our picture! lol

Random women O_o I'll spare y'all the rest of these lol

OOps...out of order lol. The dinner table lol

**shrugs** don't even ask lol

Group pic, but I guess you knew that huh? LOL

Man I was straight CHILLIN lol

I kinda like this pic lol

SMH Crazy!

KNOCKED OUT lol

YUM

So fun lol

I think that should just about wrap it up lol.

We had a really good time. The kids told me this morning they wish they could have gone to the LIDO deck for breakfast lol.

If you got through all of the pics, hope you enjoyed it lol. If you got tired of scrolling, maybe next time lol.

 

 

 

New Vogue Spring Preview 2011

YAY for new patterns! I don't think they are on the website yet...

You can click them to make them larger.

I adore this grey dress. Not sure if I will make it right now but it sure is pretty!

I really like this jacket. It's so different! I think it will work well in something lightweight.

This dress is totally hot! I love it. When I saw it, I immediately thought of Tany lol

LOVEEEEEEEEEEE this red dress!

I love the fabric they used for this shirt dress. So pretty.

I love tunic tops for just throwing on. No effort required.

This is another cute shirt dress. I love this one as well. Sorry for the bad scan. I must have moved the book before it was finished lol.

This white dress is my moms favorite. It's so pretty. Yet simple.

Now I love this dress, but it may be too much going on around the waist for me lol. We will see lol.

 

There ya have it. What do you guys like?

 

I'm back from the Bahamas!

Here is one picture until I rest up lol. I am totally exhausted lol.  Hope you all are having a Happy New Year! LOL

Happy New Year!!!!

Most people have already written out the resolutions they will have long forgotten by March.

I don't do resolutions. I used to. I said a few years ago I make "life" changes.

This year all I plan on doing is living life to the fullest, enjoying my family and friends, and making plans for our future.

My 2011 will NOT be like my 2010. I will always keep God 1st. I will not let anyone or anything come between me and my family. I will take time for myself when I need it. I will not loose sight of my hopes, dreams and goals. I will achieve EVERYTHING I set out to do. I will not let ANYONE or ANYTHING get in my way. I will continue to love and cherish my husband and together we will continue to bring up our kids the best way we know how. I will continue to pray for those I associate with and even those that I don't. I will not repeat past mistakes. I will think about those things when I make future plans. I will nurture those friendships that are truly special to me. I will not let past heartbreaks keep me from being open and loving in the future. I will continue to be Adrienne. I will not let anyone or anything morph me into someone other than ME. I will continue to trust God for all my hearts desires. I KNOW they will be fulfilled. 

I pray that all of you have a wonderful, wonderful new year and that your 2011 is NOT like your 2010.

I wish health, peace and joy to you all in the new year.