The Sunday Social, Week 5

Sunday Social
Hey y’all!
 
It’s another week of The Sunday Social!
 
This week’s questions are all about TV.
 
1. What is your favorite TV show of the past?
Oh, it’s so hard to pick just one! My favorites were USA High, Boy Meets World, Saved by the Bell, and California Dreams!
2. What is your current favorite TV show?
I love me some Army Wives! Private Practice and The Voice are some other favorites.

3. Which reality show would you NEVER do?

I would never do Survivor because after a couple of hours, I’d be ready to go home. I couldn’t eat the nasty stuff they eat, I’d be useless in the challenges, and I don’t really like to get dirty :)
4. Which reality show would you LOVE to do?
I would love to be on The Singing Bee! I can’t sing at all, but I am really good with song lyrics, so I totally think I could win! Plus, I’d love to hang out with Melissa Peterman, aka Barbara Jean from Reba!

5. What is the TV personality/character that you feel is most like you?
I got nothing, y’all! Who do you think is most like me?? 1000 points for the best answer!
6. Which TV character would you want to date?

I don’t really watch Grey’s Anatomy anymore, but I just adore Derek Shepherd. He’s a sweetie!
Now it’s your turn! Link up your answers with Neely and me!
Next week’s questions

 
Week 6 is vacation fun!
 
1. What is the best trip you’ve ever been on?
2. What is your best idea for a girls weekend trip?
3. What is your best idea for a couples trip?
4. What is the best vacation on the cheap?
5. What is the place you most want to visit?
6. What are your vacation necessities?
 
Have a great Sunday y’all! Thanks for being “social” with us!

My Only 4th of July Picture…

…that I can show you!
The bro and me
We had a pretty chill 4th of July. We had a late lunch with our grandparents, and then went out to Joyce and Wade’s to hang with them and the kiddos. Since all of the little kids are foster kids, I’m not showing any of their little faces here, so no cute photos!
It was weird not being home for the holiday. My 4th of Julys have always consisted of hanging out with the family for dinner and then going to Jessica’s for fireworks and ice cream. This was the first year I can remember that I didn’t get to spend with any of them, and it was sad :(
The teenagers are at church camp this week and are coming home today, so we are having our big 4th of July party at Joyce and Wade’s tonight! I should have a much more fun holiday recap on Monday :)
Have a great weekend, y’all!
Don’t forget about The Sunday Social!

Sunday Social
Questions for this week are posted at the end of this post!

Sugary Sounds

Hey y’all!
Today I’m linking up with my sweet friend E for her monthly music link-up! Y’all know I love a good music post :)
Here are a few songs that have been recently added to my playlist! Sorry y’all, it’s all country this time!
“Even If It Breaks Your Heart”-Eli Young Band
“A Woman Like You”-Lee Brice
“Do You Think About Me”-Carrie Underwood
“When You Gonna Come Around”-Dierks Bentley featuring Karen Fairchild
“Christ Alone”-Edens Edge
What are you listening to? Link up your music posts with E!

Monday Randoms

Well, good morning friends!
Hope y’all had a great weekend!
I am desperately trying to fight off a sinus infection, so I have been spending every free moment in my bed.
I do have a fewwwww fun little things that have happened the last few days!
Thursday, I saw on the Twit that Meghan was passing through OKC! She, her momma, and some friends were having lunch right around the corner from the shop, so they stopped in to see me!
Y’all, she is precious! I love her blog, and I’ve enjoyed getting to chat with her on Twitter, so it was just wonderful to get to visit with her for a few minutes in person! If you don’t follow her, you should! Go now!
Speaking of The Vintage Pearl, we got sample pieces of two of our new pieces this week!
I am seriously LOVING Chunky Sunshine and Miracles Happen! So cute!
You may have seen on Twitter last week my sad tweets about Spicy Pickle closing :( It was closed on Monday, and Friday they started taking the signs down.
Super sad day
My sweet friend/former manager Adri has recently launched a new project called For This I Live. This week, she sent me a t-shirt, and I’m so excited to be supporting her!
Adri is one of the most amazing girls I’ve ever met! She is doing great things with this project, and when you have a few minutes, I encourage you to check out her site!
I’m working with the fabulous Jenn on a new blog design, so there will be some changes coming up around here! Can’t wait to share the new stuff with y’all! Jenn is just…awesome!
Before I go, thanks for continuing to support The Sunday Social! Neely and I are just thrilled with how many of y’all are participating!

Sunday Social
If you haven’t joined in yet, check out next week’s questions here. They are all about fun TV stuff!
 
Have a great Monday y’all!

The Sunday Social, Week 4

Sunday Social
 
Hey y’all!
 
Time for week 4 of The Sunday Social!
 
This week’s question are all about fashion! Now, I’m no fashionista so you definitely don’t have to be to link up this week!
 
1. What is your favorite store to shop at?
Most of my clothes come from Gap, Old Navy, or Target.
 
2. If you could afford anything and everything, which designer brand would you covet?
Honestly, I’m not really in to specific designers. I like cute clothes that fit well, no matter where they come from. But, if we’re talking handbags, I’m all about the Louis Vuitton :)
 
3. Must-have closet staple?
Skinny jeans, neutral cardigans, scarves, and lots of cute headbands!
 
4. Favorite kind of shoes?
Old Navy flip-flops. Just keepin’ it real!

 
5. Best clothing deal you’ve ever gotten (sale or amazing find)?
I can’t think of anything at the moment, but I do love finding great sales!
 
6. Style you’d love to try?
Right now I’m loving high-low dresses and skirts. I’m super self-conscious about my ugly legs, so I haven’t been brave enough to try them yet. They are sooooo cute though!
Alrighty y’all, I’m excited to read your answers! Write up your posts and link them up with Neely and me!
Next week’s questions
Week 5 is our TV talk!
What is your favorite TV show of the past?
What is your current favorite TV show?
Which reality show would you NEVER do?
Which reality show would you LOVE to do?
What is the TV personality/character that you feel is most like you?
Which TV character would you want to date?
Neely and I really appreciate everyone linking up! We may not get to comment on all of your posts, but we are reading as many as we can! Thanks y’all!
Have a great Sunday!

It’s Ok/Thankful Thursday

Its Ok Thursdays
 
Linking up with Neely, Amber, and Tracy again today!
 
It’s Ok…
 
…to put off finishing a book series because you’re sad for it to end.
…to be completely over blog drama. Let’s be nice, folks!
…to really try to eat healthy, then blow it all with a dark chocolate mint M&Ms and a Dr. Pepper :)
…to be unsure of what to do with yourself now that basketball season is over.
…to quote Madea in every day conversation.
…to REALLY want y’all to link up for Sunday Social!

Sunday Social
It’s fun times, y’all! Questions are posted at the bottom of this post!
What’s Ok with you this week?
I’m Thankful For…
…sweet coworkers.
…new baby announcements!
…an upcoming visit from Rebekah!
I love having blog friends turn into real-life friends!
…my friendship with Neely.
Yeah, she’s pretty fabulous.
…and dark chocolate M&M’s.
Just keepin’ it real, y’all!
What are you thankful for?
Link up your posts with Neely, Amber, and Tracy!

Ashley Lately

Hey y’all!
Feels like it’s been awhile since I’ve done a little life update. There’s not a whole lot happening, but it’s nice to just “check in” every once in awhile :)
I had a day off yesterday! It has been awhile since I’ve had a day off, and I enjoyed a day of laying in my bed!
Kitty cat enjoyed my day off too! He laid beside me ALL DAY like this. I seriously don’t know how that’s comfortable.
Last night, I went to dinner with my TVP girls to celebrate Sarah’s birthday!
It was so much fun! I just love that we can have a great time together away from work! It was also great because my manager Angela came down from Tulsa, so she got to go with us! Wish I’d taken more pictures…
I ordered a few new things from Gussy Sews last week! Her ruffled headbands are just the best, and her new wallets are super cute too!
Oh, and one more HUGE piece of news to share!
I’M GOING TO BE AN AUNT AGAIN!!
Teddie and Reed are having a baby!!
I can’t even tell you how happy I am! I’ve cried off and on since she first told me, and then I just SOBBED yesterday when she told me she got to see the heartbeat! 
She’s due about two weeks before my birthday, so I’m hoping Baby D makes it’s appearance a few days late and can share a birthday with his/her Aunt Ashley :)
One more thing! I’m working with Jenn on a new blog design, and I can’t wait for y’all to see it! She’s fabulous, y’all!

 
Be sure to check out my post on In My Twenties today! I’m talking about my favorite things about summer!
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Happy Tuesday, y’all!

The Sunday Social, Week 3

Sunday Social
Hey y’all!
 
It’s time for another week of The Sunday Social! Thank y’all so much for making this such a success! Neely and I really appreciate it. We may not get to comment on everyone’s posts, but we try to read all of them!
 
Now, time for our music-themed questions!
 
1. What is your all-time favorite song?
My favorite is “The Dance” by Garth Brooks. It has been a favorite of mine for YEARS! It is so beautiful, and it has such powerful lyrics.
 
Who is your favorite singer/band?
Garth Brooks is my absolute favorite, but I also love Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town, and *NSYNC :)

3. What is your theme song/song that best describes your life?
This one changes depending on what’s going on in my life. One song that I always come back to, no matter what is going on in my life, is Lee Ann Womack’s “I Hope You Dance”. My best friend Jessica and I have always said that’s our song for each other.
4. What songs put you in a good mood?
A few of my favorites are Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats”, Miranda Lambert’s “Gunpowder and Lead”, and Taylor Swift’s “Better Than Revenge”. I also have some fond memories of Salt-N-Pepa’s “Push It”, and Fergie’s “Fergalicious” :)
5. What is your favorite roadtrip music?
I loooove making mix CDs, so I like to make a new one every time I go on a trip. It will always have some of my favorite songs of the moment. The one in my car right now is a mix of Carrie Underwood, Bruno Mars, Jana Kramer, Stars Go Dim, Chris Mann, Thompson Square, and a few others.
6. What song are you embarrassed to admit you love?
Oh dear, there could be a list here. As much as I hate to admit this, I know every single word to “Tik Tok” by Ke$ha. No joke. When it comes to music, I am most definitely a country girl, but there’s just something about that song…
Another one I’m kinda sorta…ok maybe liking a lot is “Want U Back” by Cher Lloyd.

Now it’s YOUR turn! Link up your answers with Neely and me!

Next week’s questions

These are all about fashion!

What is your favorite store to shop at?

If you could afford anything and everything, which designer brand would you covet?
Must have closet staple?
Favorite kind of shoes? (brand or type)
Best clothing deal you’ve ever gotten? (sale or amazing find)
Style you’d love to try?

Have a great Sunday, y’all!

It’s Ok…

Its Ok Thursdays
Hey y’all!
 
Linking up with Neely and Amber today!
 
It’s Ok…
 
…to spend my evenings lately either watching these guys:
or these guys:
…to really need a day to sleep in.
…to be ridiculously excited for a weekend with my Dallas girls in August!
…to be counting down the days until I get to see my new blog design!

Can’t wait to see what Jenn comes up with! She’s amazing!
 
…and, to REALLY hope that you’ll link up with Neely and me for The Sunday Social this week!
Sunday Social
This week’s questions are at the bottom of this post!
 
What’s Ok with you this week? Link up with Neely and Amber!

OKC Blogger Fun

Hey y’all!
Before I get started on today’s post, I’m so excited to announce that Becca is the winner of my Vintage Pearl giveaway! Congrats girlie! I have your address already, so I’ll get this in the mail to you this week!
Friday night, I went with Kara-Kae to an OKC blogger meet-up! I don’t know very many OKC bloggers at all, so it was lots of fun to get to meet some local girls!
I was a bad blogger, and I only took one picture. I didn’t like it, so I borrowed these from Kara-Kae :)
Kara-Kae is the sweetest!

Kylee from Sincerely Kylee, Kara-Kae from The Mom Diggity, and Melissa from Pineapple Lilly!
I also met Allison from Feeding My Temple, Sarah from Joyfully Gray, Rachael from Rachael Really, and Erin from Pippin & Pearl.
We are gearing up for another OKC Thunder game tonight! I have a good feeling about this game!
Thunder Up, y’all!
Check out my In My Twenties post today! I’m talking about why I blog!
Happy Tuesday!