Thursday, May 26, 2011

Eye candy

{eye candy}

I like to see pictures like this....and Im not posting this pic to get opinions on what you think of that body type....Im posting it because it is my motivation right now!!!! Damn she looks good!

Why can't I have a personal chef? A in home trainer?
Ah....because my singing voice SUCKS (but we all know I don't let that stop me).

I found a little eyes candy for everyone though:) (I told you I wasn't selfish)


Check out this little number I might have to get. It's on of those finds you spot....and keep looking at over and over....but never put in your cart! Then when you finally give in....they don't have your size!!! Lucky for me I have a friend who likes to shop.....and snags these baby's when I stepped on the brake too long!!



Oh and this little number...If I looked like LeeAnne Rimes....this would be in my closet. Something about black and white stripes....they just do it for me.

But, what I really spend my money on??? Since we all know my wadrobe consists of sweats, sweats, and more sweats....


furniture for that big girl room that is taking me forever to put together!! I am so picky when it comes to furniture!!! I have too many impulse buyers in my life (Mark, Mom, Dad not to call you all out lol) but, I like to buy things I LOVE....HAVE to have sort of feeling....that way I know in 6 months I won't hate it!! So Im eyeing these. I have a black one just like the pink......and Im thinking about sanding it...and painting myself....but I think I would end  up hating it (since I did it) and be un happy. Plus I like the shorter wide dresser...because then miss Peyton could reach all her drawers (not that Im letting her pick her own clothing out anytime soon).
I love the blue....change out the knobs....I also love yellow...which they have. Already sent pics to a dear friend who tell me to buy!!!!
I'll probley listen.......


Oh and these?
I love the colors....
There too cute but I would have no where to put them:(
I need a bigger house (hint hint).

I hope my eye candy has been as enjoyable to you as it is to me.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Passy send off.

{passy send off}

May 19, 2011 we sent the passy"s to the baby angels.
I knew when she turned two it was time.
But, vacation and her getting sick were my excuses to hold off.....(it's not like I held off that long.....she's only 2 and one month old).
I really knew it was time when I took her to her first dentist visit the day before!
She said her teeth looked great (and patted me on the back for noticing a dark spot on one of her molars) which turned out the be nothing just dis coloration....but she said the passy needs to go. It causing  more harm then good now that her teeth are fully grown in...and I knew she would say that.....because her bite reveals that she is for sure a passy girl!
So as I left the dentist I started thinking and explaining to P that today was her last day with her passy....that she better suck on it all she wants because come tomorrow they were all going to be gone.
I wasn't just going to take them!!
NO WAY!! 
I refuse to be the bad guy!

So we went home...napped....and when she woke....we headed to the balloon store!
I let P pick out as many balloons as she wanted and whatever colors she wanted too (besides the giant toy story balloons because ewww)
she was so excited....we watched the lady blow and tie each one...and I don't think she stopped smiling (except to eat her mnm's I got her for her potty training treats).
We came home and collected all the pacifiers (I'm sure we will run into a few here and there considering we had about 20 of them).

She woke up the next day....and it was all about her passy send off!!
The snow wasn't going to stop us...and I knew we had to do it before tumbling...since after tumbling is lunch then naps.
So dad came home...and Nana Jackie came by...


We had P hold on tight since the wind was blowing and it was snowing. She was all dressed for tumbling and was excited to tell Mrs.Dorthy about her balloons.
I think we made it so important to hold on tight she was afraid to let them go! lol



She wanted daddy to hold them!!
We told her to get one last suck in......



and to our surprise she was ready!
She let go and jumped and scram as she watched them fly off....she stood on her tip toes laughing the whole time!




And when she couldn't see them anymore....she turned around to tell us all about it!!! Laughing sooo much.
It was so happy and fun....and no tears like I expected!!


She is so funny....telling Jackie all about it (like she wasn't there watching).
And then it was off to tumbling.
I was waiting for a melt down....
that never happened....
and almost a week later I am happy to report that we still have yet to see a "melt down".
She has only asked for it 2 or 3 times.....and only 1 of those times was she sad.
Her sleeping schedule has only changed in the fact that at nap time she talks for like 30 minutes before falling asleep, and wants you to stay in her room tickling her arms before bed (which Mark and I both love). So the passy send off = success.
Maybe she was ready.
Maybe we worry more than they do about these things.
Maybe making it a positive fun activity made it easier on her?
Either way....it's not near as hard as I thought it would be, the passy's are gone, and Mark and I are both proud parents.
Good job P...your our big girl now!!

Monday, May 23, 2011

{my mother always said}

{my mother always said}

"I'm sorry you feel that way".
And
I hated it when she said that.
Yet, again...things she always said seem to ring true the older I get.
That saying....along with
"actions speak louder than words"
I am big on that saying.
I am all about action...less about talk.
I think talk is cheap.
So since I'm not as good with words anyway....I always let my actions do the talking.

It's funny being a mom now....and the older I get how many things/sayings/rules...my mom taught us that use to drive me nuts.....are some of the most important lessons I've held onto.

Thinking about these today.
And being proud that my actions always speak louder than my words.

I hope to pass this onto you P. Because I think it's so important. Once of my best friends told me the other day " everyone considers you a best friend Shelby...it doesn't make them all best friends to you". And I appreciated that conversation...because even if people are not the best of friends to you....you can always be to them....and that to me was a compliment.
Thank you mom...for saying these annoying things all the time....because I'm thankful they stuck in my head all these years.


Wednesday, May 18, 2011

While the baby sleeps....

{while the baby sleeps}

Today was an event full day.
Normally I wake up and the only set in stone plan we have all day is nap time.
Today I woke before seven am.
I brushed my teeth packed Capone up in the truck and headed for the vet.
He had no clue what he was in for. Poor pup.
He was all excited!!! Weighed a lean 80.1 lbs. (which is great it means I dropped him 10 lbs in the last year).
I almost gave him a treat for sitting so good.....before the lady yelled "NO he cant eat". Oh ya.....duh!!!
And because they didn't call before 11 I called them to check on him (I am that girl, that girl you tell you will call before noon....and if I think you should be done...I'll call and check on you".
He was in recovery and doing great!! YAY.
She sent 3 masses in for biopsy to be safe....most likely just fatty tumors....but I like the "to be safe" part.
His teeth on the other hand need a bit more attention from mama.
OOPS..
all along I was worried about Peyton's teeth (who went to her first dentist apt today and checked out healthy and clean).
I guess Ill be playing dentist to Capone now too!

The only "bad" news....which I already knew was its time to toss the passy!!
I was going to after her 2nd birthday (it was only last month).
However the trip to AZ wasn't going to be the time I took it away, then we get home...settled back into routines....sick with the croup...I just couldn't take it....and I feel really bad because unlike most kids...my daughter speaks....and speaks well!!
 So she makes it clear that the angel babies and baby cows (and every other baby I tried to say needed them more than she does) don't get her passy...and when she says "i not a big girl mama, I little bitty tiny baby girl". I think "your right you are just my baby".
So the dentist made it clear....after 2 it cause more bad than good.
So....tomorrow is the day.
The passy send off.
Ill make sure to post pic's of my brilliant (Jackie's brilliant) plan!
Let's hope she thinks it's cool....and doesn't start a hate relationship with balloons.

Friday, May 13, 2011

red, white, and blue.

{red, white, and blue}


Some people just do NOT get my style.
I think it's because I don't have a particular style.
I love something about every trend and I'm not afraid of them.....weird right...me....not afraid!!!

I so want that top and those shorts....loose fit....I hate tight shorts...I think there cuter loose....but I so love this outfit minus the shoes....add some flip flops.
I'm so not even the girl who does anything fun for the 4th anyway...but whats not patriotic about that outfit?

Since I don't go to the lake (we might be the only ones in Casper who don't) and since I don't spend my 4th of July drinking all day and night....I thought about these bottles.....


I'm sure I could find some red straws too.....make some yummy jello treats....red and blue of coarse...and celebrate our own way.
I think Ill find any excuse to buy my outfit!


I think I'm just bored....web surfing at 11:30 pm because I can't sleep.
Found more bumps on Capone and like always I'm worrying myself sick.
I imagine the worst....and I just wish doggies could live as long as we do. It's just not fair to think someday Capone wont be here with us....he doesn't do much....he sleeps a lot really....he always has. But he is the sweetest dog ever....anyone who knows him....will tell you the same thing. Such a good dog. Always has been. He's is beautiful too! And such a baby.
When he was just a puppy he slept under Mark and I's bed....can you imagine him now? 90 lbs and still tries to squeeze whatever part of his body fits under it......lol...
P even knows where Capone always is......"he trying to go under you bed mama".
Our sweet Capone.....P's "bra der" I hope he is okay.
Just like any good mama....were taking him in asap again....because I'm worried sick.
Pray for pony:) Please and thank you!


Thursday, May 12, 2011

I was dreaming when I wrote this.

{I was dreaming when I wrote this excuse me if it goes astray}

It's been forever since I've done  a blog. I keep trying to think of GREAT things to write about....and get lost.
Also, my lap top broke.....P pulled on the charging chord one to many times and I guess the inside wont accept a charge now:( I about died when I found out I have to charge it to get my pics and info off of it!!!
If you know me at all you know that I hate learning new technology. Its kinda embarrassing really...but...Ive never really been into any of it!

I got a new i phone for mothers day (thanks P and M).
I'm learning how to work it and I'm starting to see the easy love everyone has for apple.
My friend Niki who went to graphic design school and learned everything about i mac's (apples) gets some (a lot) of phone calls lately with the most retarded questions....like...how do I copy and paste? How do I add to my favorites? I don't see a favorites...I'm going to freak!!!!
LOL
So anyway.....i promise to learn these apples soon....upload pics, and blog more!!!!

P is ever so changing!!
Everyday!
She makes us laugh non stop with the funny things that come out of her mouth!
I want to record them....because I don't think people will believe it till there hear it for them selves.
I'm starting to write down some of the things she says in my journal because M and I laugh so hard we don't want to forget it.

I swear this time of year has me wanting to change things.
My word robe, my house decor, my car, my house, my yard, my everything!!!
I think it's my most favorite time of year.

I often wonder why I'm so anti moving out of Wyo when I hate (strong word I know) the weather. M told me with all this moisture and the river being so high the rattle snakes out at the cabins will be unreal this year.
You know what that means right?
P and I will NOT be going to the cabins all summer long.
What a shame....stupid rattle snakes!

okay...I knew this blog would be random...and I knew it would be all over the place....and it was perfect when I turned on the radio, sang and dance to Prince this morning!!!