Cellular Device Friendly

I was skimming through one of the MANY blogs I follow and found something interesting. Amy(LiveBeautyFull) showed a mobile view of her blog and I thought - I bet mine isn't set right either. So I want to apologize to people out there who have been suffering without this setting. I finally have it fixed. Enjoy! 

Please note: I am making some design changes this week too. Please don't judge anything that may appear weird. It's a work in progress! 

it's about to get crazy!

I am going to try run on a little schedule around here. You may think I'm crazy that I'm trying to organize my thoughts but trust me you'll be glad. There will be more posts--which means more things for you to read. 

Here is my new blogging schedule:

It will start NEXT Monday and here is what you can look for.

Monday - Weekend Update

Trendy Tuesday - I will write my reviews of movies, make-up, fashion, books, music, politics, religion, hair products, etc. Basically anything I've tried out in the last week-ish.

Where I've been Wednesday - Let's just say you'll walk a mile in my shoes. I don't want to go into too much detail. Some people may think I'm loco and stop following me...so stay tuned.......

Thursday Thoughts - This is my little outlet to do whatever. I mean, that's what a blog is for. So we will just see what happens.

Fat Food Fried Days - I really like alliteration. (except for I couldn't think of anything on Monday-ugh!...I hate that it's an odd ball- so if you have ideas, please share!!) 

On these days I will share a recipe. I mean, you get shoes and cooking..PERFECT right??

Alright. I hope you are all anxiously awaiting for next week. I mean, I know you are.....

Here's a picture to end the post..because posts without pictures are a waste of your time.

Oh hail! If you missed this picture on my Facebook - It hailed at our house last night...I have no idea how we didn't have damage with hail this big. ;)

I hear a CHANGE a comin'

I know, I could have just as easily quoted Bob Dylan's "Time's they are a changin'" as my title. But I'm dorky and that is the first thing that popped into my head..so I went with it. {judge me}


Alright - I've mentioned in this crazy mess of a blog before that I'm organized. I like structure. Without structure, I'm a wreck. Example A- my bedroom. But that may not be the lack of structure but it is a wreck. Anyways...Confession time - I'm addicted to blogs. I've wasted so much time just looking at other people's homes, kids and craft projects to the extent I feel like I know the person  - I don't but I still may send them a Christmas card because I'm obsessed with them..er, I mean their blogs. 


Okay, I got off track. I've seen many people with schedules so their blog is a bit more organized - BAM- best idea for me. I like the idea of a well thought out schedule. Because obviously - this blog is my blank canvas thing doesn't work out for me. I forget about it, I'm intimidated by it, etc. So, I'm going to be making some changes around here....but I'll tell you more about that tomorrow.


And on another note -
I went to a wedding this past weekend.
Don't I have beautiful friends??

I'll Praise You In This Storm

I wrote this blog a few weeks ago, right after all the storms but wasn't ready to post it until today so anywho -

I realize the title of this post could win in "most un-original" especially in the last few weeks. A few weeks ago, I watched our state suffer something terrible. Sadly, this isn't the first time I've seen this happen and even more sad it is far from the last time I'll see it. What I saw was a tornado rip through people's homes. Living in Oklahoma my entire life, this is no stranger to me. Fortunately enough I have never been personally involved with one of these monsters, but over the years I've seen their devastation.


The only difference was that this time my heart ached. It ached because I saw families lose their earthly possessions. I don't meant televisions and computers but I mean valuables - pictures and stuffed animals. I understand that these are just things but as you see them scattered in trees and ponds - it's heart breaking.

I couldn't sit idle, continuing my life when people just a few miles from me lost everything. I had a hard time picturing my Memorial Day weekend lounging by a pool and enjoying good barbecue when it could have just easily been my house and my life belongings could have been thrown all across my yard. So, Saturday morning I put on my work clothes and headed to Cashion, OK. {I love that Facebook can connect you with people you haven't really been around in years - which is how I re-connected with my former Super Summer mom to help at her church!}

When I first arrived I was sent to get a tetanus shot. I hate that I had to wait in line for that when I work at a pharmacy and could have easily taken care of that Friday. {For those that know me, I like to plan ahead!} I then went into meet the rest of my group to find out exactly what we'd be doing. We were informed we would go to a lower income neighborhood, that once used to be home to my trailer houses. Many of the occupants had little to no insurance. We were supposed to inform them of several updates in information. {Phone lines were down, transportation was hit and miss -most were in borrowed vehicles- and they had little access to reliable information. There was a lot of "hear-say" and many things were misconstrued.} We also were able to  offer help in any way they needed it. With the first family it was help with gathering valuables. This lady had lost not only her home but also the family business that sit on the same property, but yet she had outstanding hope. She talked of rebuilding and her husband was already back to work because the family couldn't just stop working. I found that same hope in many of the tornado victims. Some how, many of them stood with smiles on their faces, cherishing the few items they found, and most of all their loved ones. 


Other families just needed water,  Gatorade, or food. So I spent the rest of the day helping keeping people from getting dehydrated and running errands for them. Overall, it was a very interesting day. I hate to say fun, but I did have fun - not in the funny, laugh, good time, but I loved getting to talk to people and hear there stories and try my best to help them! 

This is my favorite picture from that day- it is poor quality because I took it on my phone. You can see all the items they have found in the foreground and they also found that American flag in all the mess. What a great way to say Happy Memorial Day!

An enormous "way to go" goes out to Cashion Baptist Church and my sweet "mom" Michelle. You are living what God called us to be. You are being His hands and feet in your community. I heard so many times on Saturday - that the church had helped tremendously{in ways that you probably don't even realize!} I applaud your call to serve and your quick action in helping your community. I will continue to pray for the hurt and the broken that are left with much confusion and questions. I pray that you will have renewed strength to help with the long road to recovery. I pray that the needs to both victims and volunteers be met, because the task of clean-up is far from over. 


Disclaimer: I did no write this post to be "self-praising" or "criticizing" I am just merely sharing and reflecting on what the Lord has placed on my heart.

Outdoor Beautification

Made a few improvements to the back patio this afternoon. I am now stuck inside with terrible allergies. Dang you outdoors. I really enjoy being with you but afterwards is terrible! 

Still have to find some patio furniture! If you missed the before - The Great Outdoors. Enjoy the updates:

My first attempt at being a "green thumb"

She Bang

When it comes to my hair - I get impatient. If my hair messes up and doesn't style the way I like - I cut it. It's my way of saying "off with your head"...... to my head!?

Today I decided to get crazy. Considering I enjoy being a home body and going to bed early...crazy in my dictionary is pretty tame! So, to spice things up a bit - I decided to get bangs!! I feel like a middle schooler taking a web cam picture but what else is a gal to do? Judge me. 

Also, judge me because I am a proud PC user {and I have an Android not an iPhone. That's right, stinking it to the man - Steve Jobs in particular} BUT my wonderful PC doesn't take the best web cam pictures! It is a little grainy! 

I got this "wild hare" in college as well - I thought I would be so trendy if I got bangs. It turned out to be the WORST hair cut I have ever had. I wore them down ONCE and happened to get a picture of it. Thanks Facebook! {But aren't you glad you get to see this embarrassing photo?}

I was so worried about getting crazy with my hair today. So glad I really like/trust my hairdresser. She listened to my concerns and I think it turned out fabulous. But we will have to see how I feel in the morning when I have to fix it myself! AHH. 

DIY Name Banner

What's a better way to celebrate a new baby then a baby shower! Over the last 9 months, Mom and Dad have thought long and hard about the name for their precious bundle of joy, so why not celebrate that too! I really enjoyed making this cute name banner for little Ace! With just a little scrapbook paper and twine you have a cute decoration for the shower and for the nursery! 

Step One:  Pick out your scrapbook paper!

I chose to stick with the theme of the shower and used sports-inspired paper, which just happens to match the little one's future room! You can make the banner any size you want. I choose to do Ace's first and middle names. Also, you can use whatever sized paper you want. {Since the name was going to be so long, I decided to cut my paper down a bit and make the individual letters smaller!}

Step Two: I found coordinating paper and jazzed up my paper a bit!

I am not the best at taking pictures of each step. There are actually a few things missing here. Oops! I cut out white paper and then also cut out letters to spell A-C-E-K-A-R-T-E-R. Then glued and all that stuff! You will also see I added more paper than the picture above to my letters. 

Step Three: Thread the letters!

I found some twine {at Wal-Mart for around 2 bucks} and then punched holes in each paper. I think it turned out nicely. So easy and so cute! Definetly added something to the shower!