Sunday Social

I love linking up with A Complete Waste Of Makeup and answering all the questions for the day.  I haven't done this in a while, but whenever I get the chance to blog on a Sunday, I enjoy this link up.  Check it out & link up.  It's a lot of fun.  Just go to her page, link up, get the questions and answer them!  It's pretty simple!

1. Introduce yourself and your blog to us

Well, I'm Social & I really just blog about whatever is going on in my life.  When I first started my blog, I was a new mother & I blogged about being a new mother...work....home...child...hubby.  I post things about my family, work, my hobbies & things I'm interested in, trying, want to try or obsessions.  I love to post pics of the kids, food I've made, crafts I'm working on & even polish I'm using! My blog is great sneak peak into the randomness of my blessed & sometimes crazy life.  Basically, my blog is a lot of ramblings that hopefully people like to read.

 2. What is your favorite form of Social Media and why?

I really like Instigram.  I'm currently very obsessed with it & I like it more than FB or Twitter.  I had to put twitter down b/c it really was doing nothing for me.  I just love taking pics, posting them & letting the picture tell a story that I probably wouldn't be able to use enough words to explain.

 3. What made you start a blog?

I started a blog to  SEE WHAT IT WAS ALL ABOUT!  I had a couple of friends that blogged & even more that read blogs.  I was very curious about what it was like.  I was told to "just right about what you know".  Well, I know me!  So, it was easy to start b/c I had a great topic...my daughter.  I love to document the funny things my daughter does.  The more I did it, the more I used it as a web based journal of what I do, what we do & what I want to do.  Never in a million years did I think that people would be interested in reading my randomness, that I would actually develop friendships (blogships) w/moms & non-moms on the blog & experience happy moments & sad moments with them.  It's very odd when you think of it,  having blogships, but somehow......it works.....and is sort of fun.

 4. What do you feel the most meaningful/special post you’ve written is? 

Wow, that is pretty hard b/c my blog is very light hearted & not real "deep".  The posts I really enjoy & tend to get the most feedback on are the ones that focus on the hilarious things my 4 year old says.  I haven't written on of the those since she was 3, but they always crack me up & I'm glad that I documented them, so that I could have a record of the craziness that goes on in our home.

Sunday Social

I had so much fun doing this link up with A Complete Waste of Make-up.  These things are so much fun & I've missed doing them.  I've been busy with 2 little ones & have neglected my blog!  Imagine that....a mother with no free time!  LOL!  Please stop by her site & link up!  I hope you enjoy my answers!

1. 4 Favorite bands you loved in high school

Well, I hope I don't date myself, but I loved Jodeci, SWV, K-C & JoJo & New Edition.


2. 4 go to meals you’d love to learn to cook or can cook really well

Well, when I got married, I really wanted to be a wife/mother that cooked daily.  I usually get requests for my chicken pot pie....extra chicken, Salisbury steak, lasagna, chicken & dumplings & fried pork chops.  Yes...I live in the South, if you couldn't tell by the food I selected.

3. 4 necessities to your daily life

Besides my family....it would have to be my phone, my laptop, my breast pump & caffeine free Pepsi.


4. 4 makeup necessities you must have if you could only have 4 on

I love mascara!!!  I can't be without it & will sometimes only wear mascara, if I'm in a hurry.  I will also wear lip gloss, Max Studio Fix & eye shadow.


5. 4 favorite apps on your phone or iPad
 
My favorite iphone app is my Hobby Lobby app that always has a great coupon I can use while I'm in the store, my instagram app, definitely my FB app & the Bible for kids app for my daughter.

Sunday Social

Happy Sunday Everyone!!  Since I've been gone, I have so missed my link ups!  When you get a chance, please link up at A Complete Waste Of Makeup & participate, because it is really a lot of fun!!

Questions For This Week!!!

1. What are 3 items you can’t live without on a daily basis (water, food, shelter, and clothes don’t count).

I can't be without my iPhone, I literally walk around the office with it in my hand or in my pocket.  I am BIG on dental hygiene, so I am all about brushing and flossing.  Last but not least would have to be something I can pull my hair back with...sunglasses included!

2. What is your all time favorite book? Why?

I absolutely loved reading this book in high school.  It was the first book that I actually read all the way without Cliff notes.  

3. What is something you’d like to accomplish before the end of 2013?

 At the beginning of 2013 I wanted to be a mother again & be the proud owner of a home.  God has blessed us with both!  Now, I would love to have the garage cleared of boxes from moving before we celebrate 2014!!!

4. If you could go back and relive any year of your life which year would it be?

 Hmmm....if I were going to do it over, it would be my first year of college.  If it was to do over because it was so much fun, it would be the year I got married and had my daughter.

5. What do you wish people knew about you without you having to tell them?

 I wish people knew when the conversation was over.  Uh....bye!

Sunday Social

It's that time again!  I have neglected my blog this week.  I was a little freaked out by one of the blogs that I follow.  Someone created a Facebook account using her images and her family.  Very odd...very weird and pretty scary, since her children were the ones mainly targeted in the blog!  I was disturbing.  To read more, please go to Growing Up Geeky and read her story.  Now for the fun stuff!  Don't forget to leave a friendly comment, b/c I love visiting new blogs.

 

TOP 3!!



Top 3 Favorite Kinds of Food:
Fried Pork chops
Sushi
Pizza

First 3 Things you do in the morning:
I turn on the news before I even have my eyes focused!
Make sure the baby monitor is on and go to the restroom.

Last 3 Things you do at night:
Get on the internet while talking to the hubs.
Take a shower.
Watch a DVR'd show.

3 TV shows you NEVER miss:
Well, I DVR the shows, so I think that counts also.
A new show I watch is Scandal!  LOVE!!!
Real Housewives of Atlanta!  Gone w/the wind fabulous, Honey!
Dance Moms!  You would think these women didn't know how silly they really look.

3 Places you want to visit:
Africa
Bahamas....or anyplace Bahama-ee
Washington DC & New York.......again

3 People you can always count on:
Hubs
Sisters
Parents
-----Babysitter!  She is awesome!



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Sunday Social

1. What is the name of your blog? How long have you been blogging?

These are the days....

I started this blog in 2011, but I didn't really make time for it until 1/2012.

2. Why do you blog?

I blog for me time, to connect with other mothers and with people who have the same interest as I do.  I also like to get all my thoughts out....and get some positive feedback on them.

3. What is the first blog you ever followed?

Wow, the first blog I ever followed was Little Miss Momma.  I still follower her, but she doesn't post nearly as much as she used to, because of her growing family.  She was really honest in her blogging and shared some really private parts of her life.  I respected that about her.

4. What is your favorite post you wrote in 2012?

Well, every time I get to write about my daughter it is a highlight!  I actually like doing the Saturday Top Five Laughs from Mommyhood Chronicles.  I like to read the funny posts of other mother's and post funnies that my daughter does.

5. What are your blogging goals for 2013?

I really just want to continue to make time for my blog.  I hope to document my daughter well, so that it will be a good source to print and keep for her to read when she gets older.  I would also like to grow my followers/readers.

6. Top 3 favorite blogs to follow?

Wow!  I have a lot of blogs that I like and I am always finding new ones to follow.  Well, I think it is a given that I like  my own blog and A Complete Waste of Makeup, but I also like:

1.  The Mommyhood Chronicles

2.  A PSR Gathering (this is a new blog that I am following and it is really helpful w/the children that I work with)

3.  Johnny in a Dress

 This was really hard to do!  Some others that I like are Running away?  I'll help you pack..., Growing up Geeky, The Momdiggity and We are that FAMILY.

I hope you enjoyed reading!  Please leave a friendly comment!  I love them.  I also love visiting new blogs and finding new blogs to follow!

Sunday Social

My weekend is going super, but I have a nagging feeling it will be too short as usual and I will be dragging on Monday morning.  I had a wonderful time last night catching up w/some old friends.  It's always nice to see old friends that you haven't seen in a while, but often talk to & facebook with.  Any who, where's to a great Sunday Social.  Follow if you like.....I always follow back.  Have a great Sunday!

1. Do you plan to change any of your eating habits in the new year?

Yes, I do plan on changing my eating habits.  I love fried comfort food, but this year I need to get healthy if I plan to expand the family.  I'm not getting any younger, so this go round I definitely have to be in better shape this year. 

2. Any workout tips to get us back in shape after the Holidays?

I found this online & thought it was a neat idea.

The best advice I can give anyone that is going to workout this year, is to take it slow.  I find that w/myself, if I work my way up to a larger more intense workout, I am more likely to stick w/the schedule.  I am awful w/working out @ home, so paying for a membership @ a gym really helps me get out of the house and workout.  I also read that taking a shower before you workout is supposed to help you have a better workout.  Not sure if that is true, but it couldn't hurt!  I also check out a blogger that it definitely in shape.  Briana @ Bikini Body Mommy, for some tips on exercises to do.  She may make you a little pissed off b/c she is a mother of 3 & could definitely wear a bathing suit w/o a coverup.  But....once you get past that, :)  she has some helpful things on the site.  You should really check it out.

3. Favorite thing you did over the Holidays?

The best thing I did over the Holidays was sit in the house with my family.  We were sick over the Holidays and didn't really do much.  Even though we were sitting in the house looking at each other, we still had a lot of fun.  Before everyone got sick, we had fun going to Journey to Bethlehem.  It was a great interactive play that a local church does for free each year.  It is wonderful and the actors are really good.

Waiting in the 1.5 hour line!  This woman behind us was a little excited and kept pushing :-/

After an hour in line, we made it inside for 30 minutes of stories and caroling.

Not sure how many of my readers are in the Oklahoma area, but this interactive journey play was wonderful!!!

4. What is something you hope that you accomplish in 2013 that you did not in 2012?


Well, I am sure some of you know that we are looking to buy our dream home.  I would love to buy our home in 2013 and welcome a new baby home in 2013!

Who knew that looking for a home could be so much work.  This is not one that we are looking at, but sometimes I think.....if I see another house!  I will scream!!

5. Name 3 things happening this year you are excited about and why.

I am definitely excited about some changes happening at work that I think will help me build my resume and become stronger in my field.  I also think that the changes will be more beneficial to the clients that I work with.  I am excited to see what new things Ladybug will be learning because she amazes me everyday.  I am excited about the personal goals that our family has made in 2012 and eager to start working on the personal goals for 2013!  I'm glad to have left other people's drama and my credit card debt in 2012.  2013 is all about building up my family, becoming closer to them, making strong bonds w/friends and getting closer to Christ.  I'm pretty sure that was more than 3, but.....

I welcome you with open arms!!!

What about you?  If you are new, take these questions, answer them & link up w/Neely!  Come join the fun!!!

Sunday Social

Yay!  It's time for another Sunday Social!  I haven't done one in awhile, but I am happy to be linking up to do another one!!!  I hope everyone has a safe & happy New Year's!!  Here's to sticking to these "goals" for 2013!  Good Luck Guys!!  Link up & follow!

This Weeks Questions:

1. Favorite New Years eve you’ve had before:
Well, I have two that are my favorite.  #1 was when I first knew my husband was interested in being more than just friends.  While dating we chose New Year's Eve/Day to celebrate our anniversary, b/c that is when we "caught each one another's eye".  #2 was when we went to Houston for the New Year and went out with some of his friends.  We had a lot of fun, but actually spent New Year's Eve inside watching TV and spending time w/each other.

 


2. Are you doing anything for NYE this year and if so what?
We are not doing anything for NYE!  Well....maybe baby making practice, but who isn't doing that on NYE ;-)

3. Name a book we should all read come January?
I highly recommend you read the Bible if you haven't already.  If you have.....step it up with daily devotionals.


4. What are your new years resolutions?

1.  Make more time for my loving husband.
2.  Make more time for my Princess daughter.
3.  Clean the house weekly and do laundry weekly.
4.  Work out at least 5 days a week.
5.  I would love to lose weight, but I really just need to get healthier.
6.  Take more time to pamper myself!!!
7.  Be a better Blogger!
8.  Focus on my career goals.
9.  Shut the door on people who drain me & open the door to those who are uplifting!


 

Sunday Social

I am so glad to be able to share with everyone what I am Thankful for in my life!!! These are in no special order.  Making this list of thankfulness really made me look at all that God has given me.  I really didn't make a dent in this, but I need to take a  nap!  I wanted to find a picture of my grandmother, but I can't get it off the computer.  But I am very thankful for her and all of her 94 years that she has been here on Earth!  Have fun reading and don't forget follow me when you're done. I love comments and following new followers!

So thankful for my first born nephew and my middle sister.  This was taken at his play, Sherlock Holmes.  Yes, he did steal the show.....as if you couldn't tell!

So, thankful for my little Ladybug that is a delight and doesn't mind posing for all the photos that I have taken of her.

I love the fact that there are materials to help me teach my daughter about Christ and how He loves her!

I have been pleased with a child that is in good health and loves doing "activities" with her Mommy.

I am thankful for a niece and nephew around Ladybug's age that she can share fun and laughter with!

I am thankful for a loving husband that lets our daughter jump on his back!

I have a wonderful oldest sister and she has raised a wonderful family!

Two wonderful parents that are in good health and that have raised a wonderful family and are very supportive of their 3 daughters, 6 grandchildren and 3 son-in-laws!

Sunday Social

Oh how I have missed doing Sunday Social and linking up with Neely over at A Complete Waste of Makeup. Well, I hope you check out her site & link up! While you're at it, follow me! I love new followers and reading more blogs!!!!

This Weeks Questions:

1. What do you value most in life?

Totally easy! My relationship w/Christ and my family! Those are by far the two biggest motivators in my life!

2. What do you think is the greatest invention in your lifetime and why?

For me the directionally challenged person that I am, it has to be cell phones that will let you get on the internet AND that have GPS! That was the best Mother's Day gift ever!!! So what if I've had my iPhone 4 for less than 1 year & it is already out of date b/c 2 more have come out! WHATEVER!!!!

3. What do you think is the secret to a good life?

Hm.....I'd have to say that the secret to my good life is being obedient, being patient and being able to have a career that I enjoy. Even if some of my coworkers are sour w/their career choice, I love mine and that gives me peace.

4. What would you most like to be remembered for when you’re gone?

I want to be remembered as having a great sense of humor, a big personality & an even bigger heart.

5. What accomplishment in your life are you most proud of?

This is probably the hardest thing I have ever done, and that is getting my license for my career choice! That was hard work!!! I had a lot of tearful & stressful nights preparing for that horrible test! But, what tops my list is being blessed with a beautiful daughter & seeing the fruits of my labor. Ready to do it again.....just as soon as I lose about 10 pounds!!!

6. If a movie was made about your life, who would you want to play you?

Oh, my! That is a tough one! Well, my husband has a celebrity crush on Halle Berry. So, I guess she wins the role ladies!!

LINK UP!!!!!

Sunday Social

It's that time again!!  Sunday Social!!  I am a little behind on my posting link ups and didn't even do one for Saturday.  It has taken me a couple of days to get back into the swing of things after our end of the summer vacation.  The majority of these photos I found on-line, except for the ones that picture my family!  But, you know the drill........Here we go!!

End of the Summer Wrap-up!!

What was your favorite trip/vacation/activity this summer?

My family and I took an end of the summer vacation trip to North Carolina.  We went to the beach, to a children's museum, pictured above, and to visit my family.  We had a wonderful time and it was my daughter's first time on a plane since she was 3 months old.

Favorite outfit look of the summer/clothing item?

I love capris and dressy/cute tank tops for the summer.  I love a wedge heel no matter what the season!  I think I wore the mess out of my capris this summer!

What is one thing you wish you had gotten to do this summer?

I totally didn't work on that 10 pounds of weight loss or my six pack.  I also didn't get that bikini body I wanted.  Oh, well....maybe next year.

Favorite Song of the Summer?

My censored favorites are Wild Ones by FloRida and Wide Awake by Katy Perry.

Favorite movie/tv show of the summer?

Ugh!  I must admit that I love Pretty Little Liars and that finale was great!  I also like Weeds because that is a show my husband will watch with me!

Don't forget to follow me and link up!

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 All About The Internet

This should be fun!  Don't forget to link up with Neely and follow me.  I love new followers and reading new blogs!  Enjoy!

1. What is the first website you log on to each day?

Hmm....currently it is a website that tracks how much money I am making in a consignment sale.  But, after that sale is over, it will probably go back to my job website or Facebook.

2. Give us some funny websites you visit that we need to know about.

That is a tough one because a lot of my favorite sites I have the app for it on my phone.  I enjoy:

www.pinterest.com

www.pandora.com

3. Pinterest or Facebook? Why?

Right now I like Pinterest more.  I am planning a baby shower for a friend of mine and getting a lot of good ideas.  But, I do love Facebook and keeping in touch with old friends living far away!

4. Twitter or Instagram? Why?

Instagram.  Twitter gets so clutter with twits and retwits from people I don't even follow.  It gets a little too cluttered for me.  But, I do use twitter for trash talk.  I have less followers so I end up not offending too many people!  ;-)

5. Favorite youtube video...post it!

6. Biggest online pet peeve?

I can't stand when cowards leave negative comments.  I hate reading a news article and someone has left a nasty comment about the people in the article.  That is just sick.  Also, I can't stand people with poor Facebook etiquette.  I had a cousin post the death of my uncle on Facebook!!!  We live in two different states on two different time zones!!!  She knew I didn't know, because it was 8am my time!  I'm still a little upset about that one! 

Sunday Social: Throwback Time

Hey, Ladies!  It's Sunday Social Time again!  Today's link up is from Neely over at A Complete Waste of Makeup!  Stop by her site and link up!  I hope you guys are  having a wonderful weekend.  Today is my day to shop at the JBF sale.  Yesterday I had to volunteer at the sale.  My feet hurt and my shoulders hurt!  :-(  I think next year I will find a different job to do.  I really don't like telling people, "I'm sorry, we can't accept this item".  It makes me feel bad to tell people they have to take their clothes home because they smell or have stains.  But, who would want to buy something smelly or stained?  Not me!!  Anyway...way off topic!  Enjoy your Sunday!!!

1. What were you like in Middle School/HS?(pictures)

I was funny, talkative and hopefully nice to everyone!  I was on the drill team, so those are the only pictures that I have...via facebook.

2.  What were your favorite past times?

I used to love hanging out with my friends, going to the mall, going to the movies and going to the football games. 

3. What songs were you obsessed with?

I liked New Edition, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Will Smith and I loved the song Jesse's Girl.  Just a lot of cheesy stuff I would probably not listen to now!  LOL!

4. What fashion statement do you look back on and cringe?

 I loved Express!  I would probably still wear their clothing, but somehow I could afford it when I was younger, but not now....Hmmmm....  How does that work out.  I would probably cringe if I saw a picture of me with crimped hair!

5. Who was your celeb crush?

Hmm....I thought Will Smith was pretty cute back in the day.

6. What were your favorite tv shows/movies?

I absolutely loved Married with Children, Saved by the bell & Teen Witch ("top that")

Now your turn, answer the questions, grab the button and link up at 

Sunday Social

 It's that time again!  I love Sunday Social b/c I love talking about me and answering questions.  Please take the time to go to A Complete Waste of Makeup and link up to answer the questions and read everyone's!  Don't forget to FOLLOW!


If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
That is a tough one!  I love some many types of food, but if I could only have one for the rest of my life, it would have to be Nachos!  I know that sounds crazy, but I love homemade Nachos!
 

What's your guilty pleasure/comfort food?

This would definitely be lasagna or spaghetti made w/sausage.  Love, love, love!

What's the weirdest/craziest thing you've ever eaten?

This would probably be calf fries :-( or Fufu from an African restaurant in DC.

What foods do you avoid at all costs?

I don't like fresh onions!  I hate the smell of them!!!  Once they are cooked, they are fine, but I just can't take the raw!  I also don't like boiled eggs.  Sometimes I can't stand the smell of regular eggs!

What meal reminds you of your childhood?

My favorite meal, even to this day is fried pork chops, cabbage and mac-cheese.  My mother still makes it when I go home to visit.  I make it, but it just doesn't taste the same as my mother's.

Share one of your favorite recipes and the story behind it.

Wow, this is my favorite question so far!  I am not the best cook, but I can read and follow a recipe very well.  My husband is a good cook, but I am the one who does the majority of the cooking in the home because I  make it home before he does.  I like to try out new recipes, so that our menu doesn't get boring.  The website I love is www.allrecipes.com.  This is the best site because they let people who have tried the recipe give comments and tell you how they made it better or dealt with the negative parts of the recipe.  Anyway, my husband loved this recipe, especially the gravy, which is something he struggles with making.  He said it was the best part!!!  This really boosted my confidence as a cook and has become his favorite meal for me to cook.  Yay!!!  Oh, the recipe is Salisbury Steak!  Give it a try!  

Don't forget to stop by A Total Waste of Makeup and link up!  Don't forget to follow me!  Have a great Sunday, Ladies!!!

Sunday Social

Sunday Social is a cute link up that I found on a cute blog I stumbled upon. Please link up and answer the questions. This should be fun!

1. What is your favorite Fall activity?

Hmmmm.....I love going on picnics and taking my daughter to the park, because it is not too hot and not too cold. My daughter loves picnics and will often suggest that we go on one. It is a perfect chance to have family time and enjoy each other and ourselves for free! You can't beat that!

 

2.  Do you have a football team you support.  If yes, which one and?

As you can tell by all the pictures posted below, my husband is a true Texans fan!  It doesn't matter what kind of season they are having, he is supporting them.  I found this really cute cheerleader uniform at the local JBF sale and just had to get it for Ladybug's Halloween costume.  Daddy was proud!!!

 

3.  What is something fun about Fall in your area?

Something we  love doing in our area is going to the Fair.  The state fair here & the one in my home town of the big D!  We like the Texas State Fair much better, but....you take what you can get.  Either way, we have fun eating, tasting wine & people watching!  I added a people watching pic for you guys!

 

4.  What are your favorite Fall outfit staples?

I absolutely love a fall wardrobe!  I love to crochet, so I usually start at the end of summer making a trendy scarf that will go w/a lot of outfits or something cute I can wear with my coat.  I love a top that won't show my extra weight that I am putting on for the summer as well.  A dark purse is a must and I usually prefer to have some heels on my boots, but I do that a lot less since I've had my daughter.   This outfit is really cute!  I also like sweaters that tie or are large.  You can go large during the fall and there is not need to fill like that gut has to be sucked in!  I love a fall wardrobe!!!

5.  What are you looking forward to most about this coming Fall season?

What I love best about this coming Fall is the HOPE that I will be expecting by then.  My husband and I have decided to start trying next month.  I also love the fact that I will try to fix another Thanksgiving dinner for the family.  FYI.....salted butter makes your turkey SALTY.  Confessions of a spaghetti cook, I know.  :-/  This Fall we are also going to start looking SERIOUSLY for a home.  I am ready for that!  Apartments are for the birds!

6.  What is your favorite Fall holiday? Traditions?

My favorite two Holidays are Christmas and Halloween.  But, since we are talking about Fall, Halloween is my favorite!  I love decorating, my daughter's daycare party and making her costume.  It is so much fun to get ready for Halloween!  It never gets old.  For Thanksgiving we usually go to my sister's for dessert.  Hopefully the dinner I'm cooking will work out & we will not  have to join her for dinner also!

This was a lot of fun!  Don't for to go by Neely's blog and link up!