Valentine’s Challenge Day 1 & Favorite of the Week

Valentine’s Day Challenge
Hey y’all!
 
I’m linking up twice today!
 
First, I’m linking up with Neely, Amber, and Casey for day one of their Valentine’s challenge.
 
Today’s topic is best date.
 
I had several good ones to choose from, but decided to share one from high school. The guy I dated in high school always seemed to put a lot of thought into the things he planned for us to do. One night, after we’d gone to dinner and maybe a movie, he told me that I needed to close my eyes. We drove all over town and stopped at several places, but he still wouldn’t let me open my eyes! I was almost getting carsick!
 
Finally, he helped me out of the car and said I could open my eyes. We were in a little park somewhere in the middle of town where I’d never been. He had a blanket laid out on the grass with two pieces of cheesecake and Dr. Pepper! We had a very sweet little dessert picnic!
 
What is one of your favorite dates? Link up with Neely, Amber, and Casey!
 
Everything According to Erin
Hey y’all!
 
Today I’m also linking up with Erin to share my favorite thing this week!
 
Neely gave me this Philosophy lip gloss for Christmas, and I am IN LOVE! I don’t usually wear lip gloss/lip stick very often, but I’ve worn this one nearly every day for the last few weeks. It’s awesome, y’all!
What is your favorite of the week? Link up with Erin!

It’s My Blogoversary!

Hey y’all!
I’m so excited that today is my second blogoversary!
What a fun two years it’s been! In these two years, I’ve done a lot of crazy things and shared a lot of kind of embarrassing things for the sake of this blog. Let’s take a little trip down memory lane, shall we?
I’ve taken sneaky pictures of strangers
I acknowledged that I’m kind of a hoarder
I stalked houses with Christmas inflatables
I shared really embarrassing old pictures with my awful ’90s bangs
I admitted my clumsiness…
…as well as the fact that I own and still watch From Justin To Kelly!
All joking aside, it’s been a great two years.
I took a wonderful trip to Chicago and spent five days with two of my absolute favorite bloggers!
But most importantly, I’ve made wonderful friends. Some of you I’ve met in person, some of you I’m meeting next month, and some of you I may never meet.

For those of you that have newly discovered my blog, thanks for stopping by! For those of you who have been around awhile, some since the beginning, thanks for sticking around! I adore you all, and you are all very special to me!
Thanks for a great two years, y’all!
Lots of love!


Boob Tube Babble

Boob Tube Babble
Hey y’all!
 
It’s Friday, and you know what that means! :)
 
Alright, y’all. I have a little confession to make. I’m kinda sorta hooked…on Dance Moms.
I didn’t want to watch. I really didn’t, but it’s almost like Toddlers and Tiaras. It’s so bizarre that I just can’t stop.
The girls are precious, and to be as young as they are, I’m amazed at how well they can dance. The little one (can’t remember her name!) is just the CUTEST!
These moms…two of them I can handle. The other three are just asking to be punched in the face. Not kidding.
Abby seriously scares me. I just keep waiting for her to really snap and hurt someone, physically. I don’t like her at all.
What did you watch this week? Link up with Neely and me!

Hey Friends!

Hi y’all!
Sorry for the absense this week. I’ve had a cold, I guess, and it’s pretty much knocked me out. I feel like I’m maybe at the end of it now, so hopefully in the next day or two I’ll be back to my normal blogging!
A few things before I go…
Be sure to link up with Neely and me tomorrow for Boob Tube Babble! I know y’all watch TV :)
Tomorrow is also my two year blogoversary! I’ve got a fun post for y’all, so be sure to stop by!
Don’t forget about my Stella and Dot party!
And, just because it made me smile this week (Thanks Neely!):
Hope y’all have a great day!

Everyone Needs a Little Sparkle!

Hey y’all!
I am super excited, because yesterday I started hosting an online Stella and Dot party!
Neely is a brand new Stella and Dot stylist, and S&D has some of the cutest jewelry ever! A few of my favorite pieces:
Here’s how you shop:

Shop.
Choose Hostess at Checkout:
“Ashley Ousley”
 
Have fun shopping, y’all! Thanks!

Boob Tube Babble

Boob Tube Babble
Hey y’all!
 
Time for our TV talk!
 
American Idol started back this week!
I had no idea it was starting back this week until I was flipping channels trying to find something to watch. No one really blew me away, but I guess I’ll keep watching, at least until The Voice starts :)

 
This week, I started watching the first season of Big Bang Theory.
I’ve just watched an episode here and there, so I didn’t really know much about it, but it is really funny! It’s one of my brother’s favorite shows, so he’s got me set up with seasons 1-4. I’m excited to watch more!
Last night, I watched the two newest episodes of Dance Moms.
I don’t know how these moms put up with this woman. Clearly she’s good at what she does, but the yelling and telling the kids their parents don’t love them is very unnecessary. She irritates me.
What did you watch this week? Link up with Neely and me!

Things I Love in this La La Land

 
Afternoon naptime snuggles with my kitty cat
 
Late night phone calls from my besties
 
A new dress that fits perfectly
 
Rediscovering an old dress that fits perfectly again!
 
Strawberry milkshakes
 
Peanut butter M&Ms
 
Having a sweet little toddler say my name for the first time
 
What are you loving this week?

Music I’m Loving

Hey y’all!
It’s been awhile since I’ve done a music post, so I thought I’d share a few of the songs on my playlist right now.
“Amen”-Edens Edge
I LOVE Reba for introducing me to these guys! Love them!
 
“Dirt Road Prayer”-Lauren Alaina

 

“Gravity”-Sara Bareilles
First heard this song on Army Wives, and I just love it!
 
“I Will”-Dia Frampton, featuring Blake Shelton

 

“Never Again”-Kelly Clarkson
LOVE LOVE LOVE this version of this song! So much better than the original.
 
“Ours”-Taylor Swift
The first time I watched this video, I started sobbing at the end. Such a great video.
 
“Rumour Has It”-Adele
She’s just amazing.
What songs are y’all listening to right now? I’m always looking for new music! Share your playlists with me!
Also, don’t forget to check out my In My Twenties post!

Weekend Update

Hey y’all!
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, and I hope you are one of the lucky ones who has today off work!
I feel like I was constantly on the go this weekend, but looking back on it, I didn’t really do much :) Friday night, Colby and I hung out with Joyce & Wade and family. I was still feeling pretty bad, so I spent most of the evening curled up on the couch. When the kiddos went to bed, they put in the new Planet of the Apes movie, so I headed home. The last time I watched one of those movies, I had nightmares for like a week!
Saturday I hung out with them all again for awhile, then I babysat. We had a pretty fun time!
We chilled with Justin Bieber for a bit.

She’s in love!
We also watched Miss America. Miss Oklahoma was amazing, not just saying that because she’s from Oklahoma. I was really disappointed that she didn’t win, but if she couldn’t win, I’m glad she got runner-up. She represented our state very well!
J was very interested in the talent portion. I think he really enjoyed the dancers!
Sunday was church, Bible class, LTC, and Q group. It was my first Q group since the holidays, and it was really great to see everyone again.
What did y’all do this weekend?


Boob Tube Babble

Hey y’all!

Sorry I’ve been a little blog absent this week. I’ve spent most of the week curled up in a ball trying to deal with my latest health issue: a stomach ulcer. Let me tell ya, those things are not fun at all! I’m pretty sure there was a migraine in there somewhere too. I’m a mess, y’all!

One thing I have been doing this week is watching a little bit of TV! Here’s what I’ve been watching. 

Boob Tube Babble
 
Wednesday night was the People’s Choice Awards. I didn’t watch very much of it, but I loved seeing the cast of Bridesmaids receiving their award for favorite comedy movie. Maya Rudolph is amazing, y’all!
I have also watched about 14678234 episodes of Say Yes to the Dress on Netflix.
I have decided that when I get married, I need Randy to come pick out my dress for me. He just knows the perfect dress for EVERYONE!
*Spoilers!*
I kinda watched Private Practice last night.
I am more than ready for Addison and Benjamin Bratt to get together. Sorry, I don’t know what his character name is. I’m over her and Sam going back and forth, and I really want her to have a baby!
I am super sad about Cooper’s baby mama’s brain tumor! It just breaks my heart for their son. Cooper is turning out to be such a good daddy too!
If Violet and Pete don’t get back together, I’m going to be angry. I really don’t like them with other people.
What did you watch this week? Link up with Neely and me!