Wednesday, December 12, 2012

We made it

Just a little heads up......this post will be slap full of random tidbits. 

Well, Justin made it through his first season as a head coach.  Although their record wasn't the greatest I really think he wiped the slate clean and began moving that program in a different direction.  He is still figuring a lot of things out but I think he has done a great job so far.  I think the faculty and students at Raleigh echo that feeling because he was named faculty member of the year.......whoop whoop!  I'm still adjusting to wearing maroon.  I did buy three maroon shirts to wear to games so that's a start.  
 This is one of my favorite pictures.  A sweet co-worker/football mama took this.  Isn't it great!

In other news, Avery is doing quite well at daycare.  Her teacher informed us that she basically hangs out with her and the other adults all day.  She thinks she is a teacher assistant and has no trouble bossing those kids around even though she is the smallest one on their.  I can't believe this is Cooper's last year at daycare.  It pains me to even mutter the word kindergarten.   We have discussed having another child a lot lately.  We go back and forth with it each day.  I'm leaning more towards yes every day but the thought of us being outnumbered scares me a little too.  We will see.  Whatever the Lord has in store for us we are surely blessed enough already.

Back to football and coaching.  My cousin, Jason Simpson, was up for the Southern Miss job recently.  Oh how excited I got thinking of how awesome an opportunity this would be for him and his career AND it would mean he and his precious family would only be 30 minutes away.  BUT, unfortunately he didn't get it.  Oh well, we will see what is up next for him.  Jason is definitely an up and comer so it's pretty exciting for the whole Simpson clan.

Christmas.......Oh Christmas!  I know I'm not the only one that gets stressed out around this time!  Don't get me wrong I LOVE buying people gifts and I LOVE being off of work for 2 weeks.  I dread our hectic schedule of trying to make sure we see each and every family at least once.  I know we have at least 3 stops on Christmas day possibly 4 stops!  Of course we always pray those little family gathering go well too and no one gets their tinsel in a bunch......but it's bound to happen at least once.  

I always have little random projects going.  There is one at the top of my list that I am determined to complete before summer.  I love vintage prints/posters and I want to find a poster that represents each school that Justin has coached at.  So, on my list is a whippet, bulldog, hornet, mustang, and a lion.  If you just happen to come across any of the mentioned holler at me!

That is enough randomness for now.

Oh, one more thing!  Our house is STILL for sale so please spread the word!!!! 

Monday, July 30, 2012

New...

Well, this week will be chopped full of new. New school, new football, new position, new routine.  I've always been a person that has welcomed new with open arms but I fond myself feeling a little overwhelmed and a little uncomfortable.  My eyes well up with tears when I think about Justin's first game as a head coach. Happy tears of course. Tears of pride and joy.  I know how hard he and his staff has worked and continue to.  This year at Raleigh begins a whole new journey in Justin's coaching career.  New responsibilities, new pressures, new kids, new fans, new everything. I'm a bit emotional too about the change. I will miss him being at West with me.  We are a couple that are just fine working together. There is a sort of comfort in that.  I have also been emotional about my (Fran's.) I had a slight breakdown at one point this summer talking to Justin about football season. Me: "When the season starts I won't ever get to see them and we will drift apart!" " We are all at separate schools now and it's just different,". Yeah, I threw a little pity party for myself. I'm sure it's the same for certain other professions but sometimes coaches wives form a bond and become quite close. At times, they feel as if they are the only one who believes in their husband and supports them no matter what. I have two that I have become quite close to while being at West Jones. In a perfect world, we could be at the same school throughout their entire career BUT we know that isn't likely to happen. Anywho, I know we will be lifelong friends but it sure is nice to have them by your side on Friday nights.

On another note, my little Avery will begin daycare on Tuesday!!! I'm not sure if I'm more nervous for her or the teachers.  Justin's grandmother has kept Avery up until now so it will be a HUGE change for her. I even postponed putting her in dance just because I want her to adjust to "school" before throwing her in an hour long dance class also.  I know there will be several mornings of complete meltdowns but I pray she adjusts well and gets along with the other children.  We will see!! It also makes me a little sad because she is officially a big girl now that is going to "school".  I don't even want to discuss Cooper possibly start kindergarten next year!!!!  It may be time for another bambino soon...........or maybe not. :)

Thursday, June 21, 2012

20 questions with Cooper

All of these answers are straight from Cooper....

1.How old is mommy? 4. Daddy? 5

2. What are our jobs? Mommy: important stuff on computers. Daddy: teach football players

3. What is your favorite food? Mac-n-cheese

4. What is your favorite thing to do? Work outside

5. What to you want to be/do when you grow up? Chop down trees

6. What makes mommy happy? New stuff. Daddy? Winning a meat contest

7. What makes you happy? Working and playing the iPad

8. What is your favorite thing to do with Avery? Play games outside

9. Is Avery sweet? No......well sometimes

10. If mommy had a baby what would you name it? Boy: Crocodile. Girl: Calley

11. What is your favorite song? Boys that sing about girls

12. Why don't you like sleeping in your bed? I just need dad in there to keep me safe....ok?!

13. What makes mommy mad? When I break glass. Daddy? When we eat too much candy

Cooper: "Do we have to do this for a long time?"

Almost done

14. Who is your best friend? Hunter

15. Do you have a girlfriend? No!!!!

16. Do you want to get married when you grow up? Yes. What does "being married" mean? Kissing some girls

17. What is your favorite animal? Meat eaters

18. What is your favorite book? T-Rex book

19. What is your favorite show? Swamp People

20. Where do we live? West Jones, Mississippi County? United Stated of America & Republic

Monday, March 5, 2012

Cha Cha Cha Changes

Hello, my name is Jana Cooley and I am a horrible blogger. There, I feel better.

We have some pretty big changes since I last blogged. Justin was hired as Raleigh High School's new head coach! It's so excited and completely scary all at the same time. Of course I was extremely happy for him when he was offered the job but the way my mind works started to think about all of the logistics that come with the new position. I knew Justin would eventually get a HC position, it was just a matter of when it would happen.

So now here we are.....TRYING to sell our home, waiting to find out if I will have a job, and searching for a daycare for the kids. No worries.....right?

It's very bittersweet to move on to a new school. It's been in the back of my mind since we've been at West and I knew when the day came it would be tough. We have LOVED our time at West Jones. We work for three amazing administrators. I'm not just throwing that in here to brown nose because none of them will read this. They all have been truly wonderful to work for. Very supportive and easy going.....a teacher's dream to say the least. The staff at West is also outstanding and both of us have made lifelong friends with some. We will really miss the support from all of the parents and fans. It's always a fantastic feeling when you have a supportive program like West is blessed with. Then there is the coaching staff. A family that always knows what it's like in the "coaching" world......what it's REALLY like! I have formed bonds with several of them and have even emerged with a best friend Sarah Welch. When a coach leaves they always want to bring at least one coach with them. Unfortunatly, Justin won't be bringing any of those fantastic coaches with him. That brings me to another issue....new coaches wives. It's pretty important or helpful to have a connection with the coaches wives. I've heard it being referred to as a "club". I don't care for that term. We just know what it's like to be married to a coach....the same way I'm sure a doctor's wife or oilfield worker's wife knows the ups and downs of that business. Anywho, like I said I've been slightly stressing over all of the factors with this big move. Of course I hope my kids adjust well. New town, new house, and new school. I pray all of the time they will be the type of children that make friends easily and adapt well to change because that is what their life will/could be like depending on Justin's career. Then their is the issue of selling our home. I like living in the same community as the school we are at. It helps us make that connection with everyone especially the kids. I also don't want to commute back and forth. During football season I would like Justin to be able to get home before the kids go to sleep. Living in Raleigh would help!! Justin can NEVER say that I'm not a supportive wife. As a born and raised Ole Miss fan, it's basically against God's will for me to wear any shade of maroon. :)

Ok, I'll wrap up because I'm sure you are tired of reading this. Our little family is about to start an exciting and uncertain journey. I guess it's the fear of the unknown and the excitement of something new that is honestly overwhelming at times. I have complete faith that Justin will do an amazing job and I can't wait to see what the future holds!!

Go Lions!!!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Ohhhh, That's My JAM!

I LOVE MUSIC!!  Really, I love it!  My taste is very broad as you will see as you read this post.  You know that feeling when a song that you love comes on the radio?  You turn it up, start dancing and singing, and all of your worries suddenly for that moment seem to cease.  I wanted to list some of my favorite songs in no particular order.  Most will probably surprise you....some may not.  This could be a very long post!

1.  Kiss - Prince.....Dance every single time it comes one
2. Sara Smile - Hall & Oates....You know you like them too
3. Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel
4. At Last - Etta James....First Dance  Enough Said
5. My Girl - Temptations.....Father-daughter dance at our wedding....wonderful
6. Notion - Kings of Leon...new favorite
7. Do Ya' - K.T. Oslin
8. Jungle Love - The Time
9.  Golddigger - Kanye West
10. One More Try - George Micheal
11. Father Figure - George Micheal
12. Billie Jean - Micheal Jackson
13. Way you make me feel - Micheal Jackson
14. Multiply - Jamie Lidell
15. In the air tonight - Phil Collins.....gets me fired up for football
16. Don't Stop Believin - Journey....this is pretty much on everyone's list right?
17. Hypnotize - Notorious B.I.G.
18. Word Up - Cameo
19. Into the mystic - Van Morrison....VERY close 2nd first dance song for our wedding....LOVE IT!!!
20. Single Ladies - Beyonce.....uh oh uh oh uh oh uh oh
21. Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
22. Not Ready to Make Nice - Dixie Chicks
23. If I were a Boy - Beyonce
24. Keep on Smilin - Wet Willie.....feel good song
25. Money Can't buy It - Annie Lennox
26. Cold - Annie Lennox
27. Stormy Weather - Etta James
28. Chain Chain Chain - Areatha Frankiln
29. Strip My Mind - Red Hot Chili Peppers
30. Strut - Shenna Easton....oldie but goodie
31. Empire State of Mind - Jay Z & Alicia Keys
32. Hallelujah - Rufus Wainwright

I could go on and on and on but I will stop there.  So, what are some of your favorite JAMS???

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Jana: A to Z

Age: 30.....oh that hurt



Bedsize: Queen but we desperately need a King!!



Chores that you hate: Mopping



Dogs: 0  :(



Essential start to your day: Spark and breakfast



Favorite color: Green



Gold or Silver:  Silver



Height: 5'9"



Instruments you play: None



Job title: Teacher



Kids: Cooper Jaxon Cooley : almost 4 :( , Avery Lawson Cooley : 2



Live: Laurel



Mother’s Maiden Name: Lawson



Nicknames: Some people called me Jana Banana in high school which was pretty lame...



Overnight hospital stays: Just with the birth of my two babies



Pet peeves: Snobs, Bad (dangerous) drivers,  Women who refuse to bump it up a size in clothing (I KNOW it's hard!), people who blare loud vulgar music from their car....GROSS!



Quote from a movie or tv show: "Why don't you go get something to eat, I know you hungry.  Naw see I done ate three times before I came"  Friday.



Right or Lefty: Lefty



Siblings: 2 brothers. One sister



Time you wake up: 5:15



Underwear: Just good, comfortable ones that promises no panty lines....I hate that



Vegetable you hate: Broccoli



What makes you run late: Toddlers



X-Rays You’ve Had: My teeth



Yummy food you make: Spaghetti



Zoo Animal: Monkeys


Friday, August 26, 2011

The Next Step...

Tonight will mark the next step in Justin's career as a football coach.  He is now the Defensive Coordinator at West Jones.  To most people this is not a big deal but I am pretty dang proud of him. Yes, I brag on my husband because I believe he is good at what he does and I am excited for him!  Truth be known, I will probably tear up when I see him tonight on the sidelines.  Silly, yes.....but I can't help it.  I am just so darn happy for him!!  We talk about the future all of the time.  He has been blessed to work with some amazing coaches over the years.  He is beginning his 6th year at West Jones and we have one of the best coaching staffs in the state but I guess I am a bit partial  ;).  We've made some wonderful friends along the way who have now gone on to other schools (miss you guys!!) I am formed lifelong friendships with some of the other wives that I will cherish long after we leave West Jones. Although it's a tough and aggravating job that Justin chose I am proud to be a coach's wife.    I can't wait to see what the future holds! 

GO MUSTANGS!!!  BEAT THE TIGERS!!!



Justin and Coach Graves

Friday, August 19, 2011

What I'm wanting.....

I'ven been inspired after reading a fellow bloggers post.  Thank you Annalee....  http://aarpatrick.blogspot.com/


Here is what I am wanting lately........




HOBO wallet.  I will be purchasing this soon!!!  Like BUTTA!!!




I would rock any single pair of these driving mocs if I owned them.  Love them!!




I need a new pea coat......in green of course!!





I'll take this cozy Patagonia pullover
or this one......Hotty Toddy  ;)

                                                 This would work for rainy ballgames just fine.


This is what my backsplash in my kitchen will soon look like......hopefully.  Hear that Jusitn????



See those fabulous whitewash cabinets?  I want to do that too!!  That might take a little longer....

Dream Kitchen!!


Well, that is all for now.

Back to wreath making................

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Moss Letter Wreath

I made this the other day.......


I have seen similar (sorta) ones at Pottery Barn for $79.  See below
I made mine for $12 and I am going to tell you how.

I used the following materials.....this is for all of you visual gals like myself :)


Foam Board.  I found mine at Hobby Lobby (Heaven on Earth) for I think $5.  I got the 1/2 inch size


After I drew my letter on the foam board I cut it out using my handy dandy exacto knife.  I think I regular knife would work though.  The foam board was pretty easy to cut and work with.

I bought some green spray paint so the white foam board wouldn't show through at all.  I just took my letter "C" outside and gave it a quick spray.  It only took maybe 30 minutes to dry.


I found my Spanish Moss at Walmart.  I used almost a bag and a half.  It was $2 per bag.


Then I used my glue gun to glue the moss in place.  There is really no method for this.  I just pulled a handful out, squeeze some glue on my letter, and mashed it into place.  I burned my hand several times....OUCH!  Oh, that moss is VERY VERY messy!!  Don't even try to clean up until you have the wreath outside!
After you have all of the moss on and all of the little holes filled, hold up the wreath and trim off the excess with scissors.  You will basically trim and clean it up like a shrub. Hang it with a ribbon of your choice and that is it.

P.S.  If you make one I want to see it :)

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Keepin it real

Here are a few things (more than a few) that I don't like to say out loud so I decided to put them here:

1.)  Having a boy I have found myself falling into that mommy category that I don't want to be in.  I'm not sure if it's because his dad and my dad are coaches or what but I WANT and EXPECT him to at least be average in sports.  I want him to be competitive, athletic, coordinated, and a jock.  Yes, he is 3....I know this.  I want him to be well-rounded and multi-talented...not just with sports.  BUT....I do want sports to be one of his traits.  That was tough to even type.  I feel so guilty.

2.)  I think (obsess) about my weight every hour of the day.  Literally!!! I daydream about being back in a single digit size and having skinny arms.  Actually not being disgusted of pictures of me.  Not constantly critiquing my body and being excited about shopping for MYSELF not just my kids.

3.)  I am sooooo not good with confrontation and that really disappoints me.  I have always wanted to be one of those girls who could speak her mind to anyone anytime.  Not me....uh huh.  I could count on one hand when I have mustered up the courage to say something.  It really has to be something that bothers me...i.e. husband, kids, family.  I would so get kicked off The Real World.

4.)  I think I am way too hard on Cooper sometimes.  I have that fear that our kids will have that "bebe kid" reputation.  You know, the "Oh God!  He comes Cooper!  He is terrible!!"  I really try to stop, breathe, and relax but sometimes I fail!  I whip my kids.  I don't beat them...but I whip them.  My parents whipped me and it worked.  I do find myself feeling regretful at night sometimes for yelling too much or losing my cool.  Parenting......Gah it's hard!!!!!

5.)  I worry....a lot.  Thank you mother.  I know that is part of being a mother but I worry myself silly sometimes.  Thankfully, I have a husband who isn't afraid to tell me to get ahold of myself a chill out!!!

6.)  I sometimes think I could have done more.  Now, don't get me wrong.  Teaching is a tough job!  There are many many things I love about my job.  I just think sometimes that I could have went in a different direction I guess.  I'm not really sure what direction it may have been really.  I do REALLY regret one thing.  Not going off to college.  Justin and I both regret not going to Ole Miss or anywhere but Southern.  USM was OK but neither of us got what we think was the REAL college experience. 

7.)  I think one of the coolest jobs on the world would be an entertainer/actor. GLAMOROUS!!  I know that is RANDOM but I have ALWAYS wanted to be one or the other.  I can neither act nor carry a tune in a bucket but one can dream right.  When I was young, I would get home from school, put on our Grease record or Paula Abdul tape and sing in a broom. I was a freaking rock star or at least I thought so!  I was home by myself.....I didn't do this in front of anyone OK.  Just me, myself, and I.  

8.)  I am terrified of getting sick.  To more specific.....skin cancer.  I have touched on this before but this is a touchy subject for me.  My last visit to the dermatologist kind of scared me in a way like never before.  I was sitting there listening to Dr. Roy talk to me about all of these different treatments we could do.  As he was talking to me I started to feel very emotional and I have no idea why.  Justin was with me so I acted like everything was fine but for some reason this fear just kind of washed over me.  I constantly worry that one day I'm going to find a spot that's going to be the serious one.  I've already had so many places burned, scraped, cut, and frozen that doctors are even surprised.  I then think how selfish and petty of me.  It's just a little skin cancer that is honestly pretty common.  I know people that are going through a hell of lot worse than I could even imagine.  STOP WORRYING JANA!!!!!!  I can't help it though.  I am constantly looking at places that look suspicious thinking there is another one.  Then I get really vain and look at all my ugly scares and sores and think they are only going to multiply.  Am I going to end up one big skin cancer????  I'm going to do everything I can try not to and it's weird how I can relate that back to one of my favorite elementary school teachers.  Funny how life turns out sometimes.  That one was hard too.

9.)  I sweat like a dude.  Actually, I sweat like a 500 lb dude and it is NOT OK!!!  I could never have bangs when I was little because I would sweat so much.  NOT COOL!

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Random little things.....

Yeah, I've been a bad blogger.  I'm sorry!!  I have no excuse.....just life.  Summer break is finally here so hopefully I will do a better job with my blogging skills.  Good thing I don't get paid for this.  Anyway, here are just some random thought/happengings I wanted to share.

Cooper started t-ball much to the discouragment of pretty much every single person we asked.  DON'T DO IT was pretty much the answer we go each time......geez.  Well, the first practice went well.  We had to run out at the last minute and buy a glove after Cooper's $5 Hudson find went missing....GREAT!  The only place we had time to go was Hibbit and I knew we were about to pay WAY more than we should for a 3 yr old t-ball glove.  We did.  First game didn't go so well.  Cooper wouldn't even walk to the tee.  I could see the frustration on Justin's face but he was he kept his cool.  The rest of that game was pretty spent with Cooper playing in the dirt and Justin chatting with the other dads.  The second game went much better.  The ice cream Cooper had before may or may not had anything to do with that but so be it.  He hit the ball both times and actually attempted to field a couple of balls.  Now, tonights game I had to play daddy.  Justin had football workouts ( ugh >:/ ugh ) and I got to go out on the field with Cooper.  He is all about hitting the ball but when it comes to fielding...not so much.  All that dirt is much more appealing.  I found myself trying to encourage him at first.  Then it turned to threats.....then bribes.  Just run after the ball son!!!  I had to snap myself out of it and remember that he is only 3.....and he does LOVE dirt.  We will see how the rest of the season goes.  I am glad we played though.  He sure looks cute in his hat. ;)

Look, It's Kelly from Bad News Bears. 





I follow a lot of blogs and I LOVE to read them all.  A dear friend of ours is going through a rough time right now.  His mom is battling small cell lung cancer.  His sister started a blog to basically follow her journey in dealing with thier mother's illness.  It is AMAZING!!!  Although I absolutley hate that she had to even start this blog I find myself scrolling down to see if she has updated it every day.  Check it out.  Her mother, Brenda Cochran, is probably one of the strongest women you will ever meet.
http://nikcia13.blogspot.com/



Our dear friends Johnny Welch and Sarah Robinson are getting married this weekend and Cooper will be the ring bearer.  We have been prepping Cooper for this for months now but I am still so anxious to see if he will actually walk down that isle.  Cooper is such a moody child sometimes and can be very shy and timid.  Once again, I have resorted to bribery.  Don't judge me ok.  We paid good money for this tux and I want Johnny and Sarah's day to be perfect.


I'm going to start admitting something embarassing on here from time to time.  We have struggled with both of our kids sleeping in their own beds.  They will start out in their beds but usually ALWAYS end up in our queen size bed.  Well, our master bedroom is big.  Big enough to put another queen size bed on either side of our bed.  So guess what?  That queen size bed that is collecting crap in our 4th bedroom is about to be setup next to our bed.  Yes, it will be oh so tacky and I'm sure my mother is gasping this very second after reading this but we gotta SLEEP!!!!  It's not permanent but it will work for now.....hopefully.


Oh, one more thing.  Please pray for Justin Friday.  He is taking his National Board test in Jackson!!

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

sup.......updated

So, I have finally taken a minute to sit down and write a decent blog.  I will mainly update you all through pictures.  Enjoy :)

This is what Justin has been working on since January!  He actually just completed retakes because he unfortunately didn't pass the first time like most applicants.  He has had so much help that we are SO thankful for.  Now we are PRAYING PRAYING and PRAYING that he passes.  Lord knows we could use the extra 6K a year.  That's daycare people!!  He will find out in November if he passes :/


Someone turned 30 on 3-3-11.  I'll let you figure out who that was :)


I made this cute wreath out of scrapbook paper.  Random but I like it so I decided to put it on here.  It's my blog so I can do what I want......so there



We took the kids to the zoo in Hattiesburg over spring break.  They were doing a ton of construction.  It took us longer to drive to Hattiesburg than it took to walk through the entire zoo.  Oh well, ice cream afterward was worth it.



He is such a serious child....sometimes



This was taken out at the lake near my dad's place.  This picture makes me sad.  Some low life recently stole both of my father's jack russell pups, Hotty and Toddy.  Who does that?



Avery and Kyler....my nephew



Justin went to a coaching clinic at The University of Alabama.  While he was in meeting all day, I explored.



Of course we have taken in some Mustang baseball.  I love this picture.


and this one


more baseball :)


Well, that's all folks.  For now anyway.  I'll be back in a bit with Easter pictures.  Before we know it summer will be here !!!! 

Friday, April 15, 2011

What's in my makeup bag......and a product review

OK, I enjoy reading these type of post so I decided to do one myself.  I'm going to stick with my makeup bag because we would be here till next Friday if we were checking out the contents of my purse.  I gotta clean that thing out!  OK, shall we start?

Great moisterizer!  I have really dry skin so this works great.  Plus, it has the all important SPF 30!!



Awesome concealer!  Maybeline Instant Age Rewind.  One end is a concealer and the other is a highlighter.



I use this as an illuminator on different parts of my face.  Gives me a little dewy glow.


I just started recently wearing powder and I love this mineral product.  Physicians Formula is the brand.


Maybeline Stiletto liquid eyeliner.  I use this for my top eyeliner.


CG Smoother's in Espresso eyeliner on the bottom


This is the most important product to me.  I go back and forth between this Clinique High Impact mascara in black


and this Loreal Carbon Black Voluminous.  Either one is great!


Clinique Bronzer......a fair skinned girl's best friend


I am honestly clueless when it comes to the application of eyeshadow.  I just use a light pearl shimmer to sweep across my eyelids.



of course I have the basic curler and



tweezers


Now on to the product review.  I bought this yesterday at Walgreen's and I have been wanting to try it for a while.



TRESemme' Fresh Start Dry Shampoo

This morning was a perfect time to try it.  I got maybe 3 hours of sleep last night due to Avery whining and crying out most of the night.  I needed to wash my hair but could not drag myself out of bed early enough to get that accomplished.  LIGHT BULB!!!  This stuff worked great!!  Just spray it in, wait 2 minutes, and brush it out.  It soaks up the oil and leaves your hair smelling yummy.  Well worth $4.99!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

sup...

Sup blog.....I know I have been pretty awful about posting.  My bad.  I promise as soon as this CRAZY week is over I will post a mega blog.  Get excited!

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

What I'm Wanting Lately

Here are a few things I want......but probably won't get.  Well, some of them anyway.

I would LOVE a pair of Chaco sandals but can't really justify paying $90 for a pair.



Yeah, I still want a Cricut machine.  Maybe Santa will read this.



I want a room like this just to work on fun little projects.  One day......


I don't know which one I love more....the table or the rug.  Can I have them both please?



This chick has her own little craft cottage.....sweet!


Now, here are some things that I have or have had recently.



I bought this dress


and this one



and this one....plus one more.  Summer = dresses



OK, so I'm not too proud of this one BUT it is soooooo good!  From the fine folks of Taco Bell....The Beefy Crunch Burrito.  I didn't even know they made flaming hot Frito's but it works.  They need to discontinue this.....QUICK!!!  Thanks Sarah!!!


HEAVEN.....period



I was in a boutique this past weekend and I saw these adorable buckets with cute little Easter decor painted on them.  Turned them over and saw $35!!  Really?  I bought two of these at Lowe's this week.  I'm going to make my own.  Wish me luck!



I have always loved this show/movie but I have become super obsessed with it lately.  If I see it on TV I have to watch it.