I never watched this show until several weeks ago. I was thumbing thru my NETFLIX - saw this and watched the first show, first season....I was HOOKED! I love this show, I love the theme, the clothes, the MUSIC, it so brings me home. I have visions of my parents, looking and acting just like the characters in this show. The clothes, LOVE THEM.  The thing that amazes me is that EVERYONE, drank and smoked. At work, in the elevator, at home, eating lunch, sitting at the dinner table, pregnant, in the hospitals, doctor offices, standing, sitting,walking, working, EVERYWHERE.
And the other amazing part is - they survived......
The one that I don't like, but it was the way it was in the 50 and 60's, the men were chauvanist pigs - and the women didn't think anything of it. Girls.................we've come along baby!

            

I am up to Season 4, Episode 1. Been recording the new season - 5 -........can't wait to get caught up !!

Glad to see you Friday........

1. Officially, I know it is isn't summer, but in Texas...it is summer - most of the time. We really don't have 4 seasons. With the Easter decorations down, I am trying to get in gear. I started with my door decorations from last week and now to my dining room table. I love the theme of "watermelon" for summertime and I LOVE Hobby Lobby......this is my latest buy....

2. Kitchen floor making great progress....I can't wait for the finished product. Hubby is doing such a GRAND job.

3. I participated in the CRAFTERS SWAP with Danielle over at http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com/. I got my goodies this week from Kimberly at http://bktribe.blogspot.com/ - SCORE !!

4. I started, then I stopped, now I am starting AGAIN. I miss getting my BIRCHBOX - so I re-enrolled and can't wait for the box to arrive.  http://blog.birchbox.com/

It is a great way to try new stuff and I really do love getting surprises in the mail....

5. ANDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD on my  I am at -10lbs....so I have met my first goal. It has been 8 weeks and it sure is a lot harder to get off than it is to put on......think I deserve a dessert today!

HaPpY FrIDay EvErYOnE !!

SUMMER FEET 

Thanks to my blogging friend - Pam http://pjgraves51.blogspot.com/ I was reminded of this. I went yesterday - stepped out of my comfort zone - and painted the hand nails too....I LIKE IT !!

A version this goes around when summer begins. It really is true all year long. I have seen women wear sandals/flip flops in the dead of winter. Heed the warning ladies…..

Rule for Summer Feet
1.  I promise to always wear sandals that fit. My toes will not hang
over and touch the ground, nor will my heels spill over the backs. And the
sides and tops of my feet will not pudge out between the straps.
 2.  I will either be polish-free or vow to keep the polish fresh, intact and
 chip-free. I will not cheat and just touch up my big toe.

 3.  I will sand down any mounds of skin before they turn hard and
yellow.
 4.  I will shave the hairs off my big toe.
 5.  I won't wear pantyhose even if my misinformed
 girlfriend/co-worker/mother/sister tells me the toe seam really will
 stay under my toes if I tuck it there. (who wears pantyhose anymore??)
 6.  If a strap breaks, I won't duct-tape (my husband would totally do this)

 pin, glue or tuck it back into place hoping it will stay put. I will get my shoe fixed or toss them --
no matter how much it hurts.
 7.  I will not live in corn denial; rather I will lean on my good friend
 Dr. Scholl's if my feet need him.
 8. I will resist the urge to buy jelly shoes (they still make those things??)

 at Payless for the low, low price of $4.99 even if my feet are small enough

to fit into the kids'  sizes. This is out of concern for my safety, and the safety of others.
 No one can walk properly when standing in a pool of sweat, and I would
hate to take someone down with me as I fall and break my ankle.
 9.  I will take my toe ring off toward the end of the day if my toes
 swell and begin to look like Vienna sausages.
 10.  I will be brutally honest with my girlfriend/sister/co-worker when
 she asks me if her feet are too ugly to wear sandals. Someone has to tell
 her that her toes look like they've been dragged behind her car on the way
 to work and no sandal in the world is going to make her feet look good.
 11.  I will promise if I wear flip flops that I will ensure they actually flip and flop, making the correct noise while walking and I will swear NOT to slide or drag my feet while wearing them.
 
12.  I will promise to have a real pedicure before putting on my summer sandals.
 And finally . . .

13. I will promise to throw away any white/off-white sandals that show
 signs of wear . . . nothing is tackier than dirty white sandals ...

I recently did this for myself and for a wedding present.
 http://www.etsy.com/shop/FrittsCreative

OM Gosh.....would these not be adorable on my two grand girls....HMMMMMM

http://www.etsy.com/shop/mytutucute

My daughter in law loves to wear aprons, I think I might have to start myself..http://www.etsy.com/shop/theglamfinale

Love this.......http://www.etsy.com/shop/PTInspires


Father's Day gifts......HMMMMMMMMMMMM
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PositiveMessages

GBU

 I'm linking up starting this week with Kati from Incorporating Color http://incorporatingcolor.blogspot.com/ and Kate from Classy Living http://classylivingblog.blogspot.com/. The GBU is exactly what it says. A short version of the weekend....the GOOD, the BAD and (ugh) the UGLY. Everyone has some of those over the weekend.....I am no exception. Link up with us and tell us your GBU.

The GOOD....Had a high school alumni golf tourney,(next year will be my 40th reunion.) I don't play golf and neither does my husband (well, he plays once or twice a year) so we volunteered to help. We manned the registration table and then got on a golf cart and followed everyone around. It was so GOOD to see so many from high school. My husband graduated 2 years ahead of me, so many of our mutal friends were there.....one thing I did notice - EVERYONE looks so old !! Whewwwwwwwww - glad I don't (LOL)

The BAD....attended the funeral of my sister-in-laws father. This is always a bad occassion, but then there is good in knowing he is finally free of his pain and suffering. He was a good man, raised an amazing 3 children and made a difference in my life. Rest in peace, J.E.

The UGLY.....oh my gosh....I so fell off my NOT ON A DIET - DIET. Saturday was a stressful day and when I stress, I eat. EAT I DID. But today, I put the weekend behind me and start fresh.......

Happy Monday !

1.       To start my week off, my “baby boy” turned 32. Corey has turned out to be an amazing man, husband, father, friend and SON.

His dad and I are very proud of him and all his accomplishments.

(not to mention those adorable g-babies of mine!!)

HAPPY BIRTH WEEK COREY !!

2.       After a few weeks of the kitchen remodeling being put on hold, we are finally back on the road. The cabinets, remodeled and moved, new countertop, new sink, new faucet all in.

The floor is the next big thing (the new floor is on the right)

Then a new stove and dishwasher….

can’t wait to get back to “normal”..(if that even exist in my life)

3.       I have had my Easter decorations still up. Decided it was time to put up the summer stuff (especially since it has been in the upper 80’s and lower 90’s this week)

I found a similar one on PINTEREST. I made this wreath for my front door from scraps I had. Turned out pretty good……

4.       It is ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT week, Wednesday being the "DAY". I have an amazing boss, and besides daily "thank you's" and "you do a great job", he gave me a gift certificate to OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE.....can't wait to put that to good use!

5.   And in keeping with my

                       ....I am down -9lbs. I think the fact that I push mowed 3 hours last Saturday probably helped. Proof that sensible eating and exercise are the key.

Yeah for me!

Happy Friday Everyone....

   

The Liebster Blog Award

Liebster is a German word meaning "dearest." The Liebster Blog Award is given to blogs with less than 200 followers, and recognizes the blog author's creative writing and dedication. It also helps to bring blog owners together to exchange ideas and information.

I am really excited to announce that I was nominated byLyndsatthttp://www.theallmylove.blogspot.com/to receive the Liebster Blog Award.  I had never heard of this but thru our swapping connection, I have come to love her and her blog.

Lyndsay

I am quiet honored and makes me feel great about something I have truly have learned to enjoy doing. Thank you Lyndsay !!

My Duties

As a Liebster Award recipient,

it is my honor to pass the award along to five fabulous bloggers.

Who Do You Love?

Please visit the following blogs.

I am sure you'll love them as much as I do!

http://crayonsandkeyboards.blogspot.com/

http://robynwheat.blogspot.com/

http://pjgraves51.blogspot.com/

http://recordingcourtanddave.blogspot.com/

http://www.designedbydawnnicole.com/

Liebster Award Rules—Spreading the Love:

To accept the award, you are asked to:

Thank and link back to the person that awarded you.

Reveal your five selections for the Liebster Blog Award.

Inform the other five bloggers by leaving them a comment on their blog.

Copy and paste the award to your blog.

Baby Boy.....

Today, my "baby boy"....turns, let's see....32 !

What.......can't be - I'm not that old !!

Happy Birthday Corey........

hIgH FivE fOr FRIDAY !

Yeah, what a very loooooooooooong week....thank you FRIDAY !



1. First and foremost I want to thank GOD for the recovery of my niece. I blogged a couple of weeks back that she had been involved in a ATV accident. When I first saw her, I had no idea how she survived or how she would ever recover. Believe it or not, she went home last week. She still has a very long road ahead, but it truly is a miracle. Thanks to all my family and friends that know the power of prayer.

2. My husband works a very different schedule , nights and weekends  and its late before he gets home. This past weekend we had a much needed "date night".

We both were born and raised in this great city but have never eaten at one of the most famous places.....

Cattleman's Steak House. http.com/menus://www.cattlemensrestaurant  Yummy !

3. In the second of my 3 blog swappings, I recieved my mug from my swapping partner, Lyndsay. She included the sweetest note and addressed it to "Boo"....thanks Lyndsay, LOVE IT !!

4. I love "retro" and found the best site and blog. http://blog.modcloth.com/

I ordered the cutest dress for an upcoming wedding

and a bathing suit for the summer activities 

They have way more than clothing

everything you can imagine that is retro.

This site could be dangerous....so cute!!

5. On my not "DIET"......- 8 lbs......

Shhhhhhhhh...don't say it !!!

Read Daniell's post yesterday and she speaks the truth. Everything about the word "DIET" is automatic failure. I would like to think that I have decided to eat healthy and to exercise. It's what we should do to either lose weight or maintain. It's good for the heart. Come join the fun ! Read her blog...you will love it!!

http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com/

Wine, wine, wine............

Enough said......

High Five For Friday...

Link up and join the fun!!

Wow...no matter what I do, this day always rolls around. Fridays are good...but I still think SUNDAY ranks as my number one favorite day of the week.

On to my H5FF

1. Today is Friday, the 13th!! What better day than to sponsor a blood drive. For the past several years I have taken on the task of getting the mobile blood bus here so that my fellow employees can donate blood. This is a great thing to do.

 Did you know (1) one donation saves (3) lives?

What a great return...donate today!!

2.  As you know if you read my blog, I have been involved in a few "swappings".

My first was with my daughter in law,

Robyn http://robynwheat.blogspot.com/ .

This one is fun......FLIP FLOPS..who doesn't love flip-flops....

This are the flip flops I sent to my swapping girl, Jeannette.

They were so darn cute, bought me a pair too!!

This are flip-flops I got from my swapping girl, Viri

Cute, huh?? These are gonna be great this summer!

3. CHARMIN CHARLIE, love this place. It has so much stuff. If you have one in your area, go, go now - run as fast as you can...YOU WILL LOVE IT.....

(My ankles are really not so FAT..OMG...had to be angle - YIKES)

Texas Ranger Red (with toes to match)

4. Speaking of TEXAS RANGERS - finally got to my first game of the season..

love me some baseball

and DAVID MURPHY is my hero

5. Last, Coffee....

Not a big coffee drinker, but when I drink, I drink GOOD.

 Love my Keurig coffee maker

 and found this flavor couple weeks ago and I love it!

(had to borrow the pic frommygreydesk.blog)



Happy Friday......

A new home...

For sometime now, hubby and I have been looking for a new "church" home. The church we "belong" too and have for the last 25 +years is just not meeting our needs. This church has grown and the "country" feeling we once had is gone. Gone to the city folk and we don't like it. We don't feel welcome there and don't feel like we belong. With Easter this past Sunday, we decided to visit a new church.

The Parker County Cowboy Church. http://pccowboychurch.com/
What a welcome we got. We attended their sunrise service, which was on the lawn of the church. The weather was perfect, the folks were friendly, the preacher preached an excellent sermon. We had live gospel music and beautiful voices filled the air. The birds were singing and the cows were a mooooooooooing!

I think we have found our new church home. I miss church. I miss the people of the church. I miss hearing the word of God.

I am excited to go back this next Sunday and to get involved. Thank you Lord for bringing us to your house!

High Five For Friday

Yup, it's here again...FRIDAY! Good Friday - and what a glorious week it has been. Spring is in the air - everywhere.
(Some of my neighbors suffered some devastating weather this week with tornado's and my prayers go out to all. If you could take a moment and send a pray this way to my fellow Texans...)

On a brighter note, it is Easter weekend. A time of new and renewal. I love Easter and the promise of things to come. AMEN....

As you all know, I love crafting and with spring and Easter this month - this are just a few things I put together...................

1. Front porch  

2. Front door

3. Dining table

4. One of my NEW things is a new car. I got it this week and I love it.

It is so PURDEEEEE !!

5. I know I have mentioned the bluebonnets before, but they have absolutely taken over the hills and fields and they are breath taking. Each day on my drive to and from work I can only marvel at their beauty.

Thank you God for such wonderful beauty !!

Happy Friday and Happy Easter !!

Coffee Mug Swap.....

Won't you join in the fun???

http://www.suzelssays.blogspot.com/p/coffee-mug-swap.html

This is gonna be so fun. If you haven't participated in a blog swap...why not start now?

I am awaiting a new pair of FLIP FLOPS, courtesy of my daughter-in-laws swap on her blog....

sorry - too late to join this one

I am also in a CRAFTERS SWAP...can't wait to see what I get here

if this is your thing.....join in...

http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/

This is an amazing blog too...love her!

HapPy SwAPpiNg and BlOgGiNG !!!!!