polished.

sometimes i feel weird when i blog about something other than the livster, mommyhood, how ready i am for spring, etc... but i just have to share one of my current faves. something you may not know about me: i can not paint my own fingernails. i'm so that girl that pays $6-$8 every couple weeks for someone else to give me a flawless paint job. just makes me feel more put together. anyway... guess what, i found a nail polish that almost looks just as good as the pros. rimmel lasting finish pro! its cheap. and it seriously stays on for ev er. {okay at least a week.} goodie colors. looks good on the digits. and friendlier on the wallet. just wanted to share! go get you some, snagged mine at the local walgreens. happy new week!

my thoughts exactly.

don't worry if i ever turn this blog into one of those books, i'll take this post out. but seriously, longest.winter.ever.

tea for two.

my latest fav purchase.

would have to be this bulldog valentines candy dish. fully equipped with pink angel wings and a heart collar. why do i have to have such random goodness junking up my house? i'm sure my husband would like to know the same thing. i haven't even bought any candy yet to fill it...probably a good thing. (p.s. the pic honestly doesn't give it justice.)

playdate.

jeez. i'm slacking on the b-log so far in 2011! between lots of houseguests, working more, and the real housewives of beverly hills on demand, i just haven't gotten on the ole computer much... unless i'm ordering new hunter boots. i mean if there's gonna be snow and slush on the ground this much & i can't wear "real shoes"...i gotta give myself some love. ugh! c'mon spring! momma needs some sunshine!

anyways, dutch was able to sneak away for a "guys weekend" to see a hockey game in nashville, TN. i had the day off and i was excited to have a fun girls day with my best buddy. just liv and me. donut holes for breakfast, went & signed up for our first "tumbling" class, afternoon yogi bear movie in 3D, some good january sale rack shopping & then cozied up with hot chocolate at the bookstore to end the day. my favorite sidekick was out cold the minute we got in the car. i carried her in the house, took off her boots and coat and just let her go ahead and snuggle right in her bed. she rolled over and opened her little eyes and said, "thank you momma, i have fun." i could just eat her up.

pic o the week.

that may be 3 months old. but i love it.

year in review.

we hope everyone had a very merry happy everything! our december like everyone else's was non-stop and i can not believe i seriously don't have any pictures from our amazing christmas to post. i guess i was just too "wrapped up!" {and still not quite fully recovered from the worst stomach virus ever, ugh.} we got some great video of liv's adorable surprise reaction to santa's visit..but it's 12 minutes long & i dont know how to edit it shorter. this year was a blast, liv "got it" and the elf on the shelf could possibly be the most genious thing ever invented. i somehow fell more in love with my child after she named our elf, schnizzle. awesome. so i'm really on the never-ending mission to organize my life and finally made the effort of uploading pictures from my cell phone. the other night i started scrolling through those 1200+ pictures (in chronological order) and i realized that 2010 pretty much has been an incredible year. so in this lovely post i'm doing a random "year in review through my cell phone kodak moments." here's wishing all a happy, healthy, and prosperous year. bring it on twentyeleven!
1. new years day (2010) in minnesota 2. friends in texas 3. planting a new pom-pom tree 4. happy easter 5. first ice-cream truck 6. touchdown! 7. elmo in nyc 8. brunch in bryant park 9. hydrangeas & lunch 10. sidewalk chalk 11. benefit runs 80's style 12. new trampoline! 13. lounging poolside 14. visiting daddy @ the firestation 15. texas heat in indiana! 16. playdates 17. staying hydrated 18. summer wedding w a hot date 19. surprise birthday mimosas with my bff, elizabeth. 20. puppy kisses 21. my lil cupcake baker 22. root beer float 23. coolness 24. roadtrip 25. pumpkin train 26. sponge rollers 27. school pictures 28. "cago wif vanna" aka chicago with savannah 29. just a swingin' 30. naptime at school 31. go colts 32. new blocks