I'm Back :)

Hello all, sorry for my absence! I have been a sick girl for way too long now! However, I'm on the upside of things....hopefully :)
But I have a horrible story to tell on myself. But you can only read it if you promise NOT to hate me....or contact the family I work for. I will only leave this story up for a limited number of days, so consider this a

LIMITED TIME OFFER

About two months ago, the family I work for brought home a kitty from the pound. They nursed it back to health, and the kids really love it. They names the cat Snowpaws. Then approximately 3 or so weeks ago, the cat ran away and was gone for a few days. The parents told the children they could get another one for Christmas if Snowpaws didn't come home. I had the wonderful opportunity to save the day, when I spotted Snowpaws and kept her in the garage until the parents got home. Snowpaws is an outside cat, and not allowed in the house when their parents aren't home. This is my favorite rule: I HATE CATS. Wait, let me clarify, I don't like animals of any shape or size. Except for those in the family of course ;)
So Snowpaws has stayed at home ever since that incident.
However, lately, with the cold weather, she has found a warm spot she likes to hang around. Where? Well, up in my engine of course! Not just mine, but any car really. Her latest trick involves riding around in my engine...somehow alive!
Yesterday, I have the baby in the back seat and we are sitting in the carpool line to pick up the 3 year old from school. It is raining. I don't feel good. Baby is screaming b/c that's his favorite thing to do. Out of the corner of my eye I see a cat, very similar in every way to Snowpaws run out from under my car. Quickly thinking through my options...maybe poorly...I decide to keep my eyes forward and act like I didn't see it.
Here is my limited reasoning:
1) I was in carpool line
2) I couldn't just leave the car with baby idle in line while I romped about the parking lot trying to catch a cat
3)Need I remind you the cat was running. No I could NOT have caught her
4) It was raining
5) I didn't feel good
6) If I came up with a sixth reason, would you hate me less?

So Snowpaws is gone....for good. I decided it would be best if I didn't tell the parents. Really, what would I say "Well I saw Snowpaws run away from my car at school and didn't do anything...guess yall should go ahead and get a kitty for Christmas."
My job would be toast!
So keep this terrible secret for me, okay?!? I don't work until Friday at 4pm, so I figure they have plenty of time to figure it out for themselves. :)

YOU KNOW YOU LOVE ME
XOXO
Cat Hater

Fayetteville

I don't just love Fayetteville, I am completely and hopelessly IN LOVE with Fayetteville! John is in Fayetteville for his family medicine rotation as we speak. Jealous? I AM!!
I went to visit him last weekend. I honestly don't believe that I will ever drive into a city other than Fayetteville that makes me giddy with happiness.
See the beauty....



Thank you Aunt Amy and Uncle Paul for tickets to see my beloved HOGS!!!!

We loved getting to go to the HOGS game! WOO PIG!!

Now for our photo shoot on campus...




We had a super great weekend in Fayetteville. Hopefully it will happen again soon!!

Fall Fashion

Nothing inspires me more to blog than SHOPPING! Fall is here so here is my fall list of must haves (most of which I will NOT have this fall) ;)
1. Tall, flat beautiful boots
Via Spiga 'Mellia' boots


2. Nice fitting, dark jeans to compliment the boots
Citizens of Humanity


3. Gorgeous Ecru feminine Jacket
White House Black Market


4. Multi-faceted demands-your-attention Necklace
Nordstroms of course ;)


But instead, I will be sporting the LATE fashions of:
1. Dying for a good scrub- Sperry's


2. Were once very nice, but now a bit worn- Jeans


3. Lovely Dress-length Peacoat, which could use a lent brush, but not bad overall


4. Thankful that classic pieces last through the seasons and years Pearl Necklace

(Yes Jade, it is your hand-me-down)

And if I'm lucky...
5. the Latest top from Target ;)

Halloween Decor

I use to think Halloween decorations were dumb and cheap looking. But I love the purple addition to the color code of Halloween these past few years, and I think one day I might enjoy decorating for Halloween in my own house. Definitely without the skeletons and cobwebs, but its a great excuse to get out glitter and feathers!
Speaking of holiday decor, I really enjoy making wreaths. I recently made this Halloween wreath for Heather, my SIL. She has put up lots of Halloween decor in her house and it will look great on her door!

For the past couple years, Pottery Barn has come out with a black candelabra for Halloween. And for some reason, I am very drawn to it year after year.

One of these days, I will finally buy it. I love it.
Speaking of Halloween, I don't think John and I will be dressing up this year. Actually, I don't think I have for the past 3 years, but nonetheless, we won't be this year. We were invited to a costume party-Yes, check that, we DO have friends in LR! However, we won't be able to attend :(
Can you believe its already half-way through October?!!?!?! I can't! Bring on Christmas time!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Life

has become not worthy of blogging about...I'm having blogger's block. Hopefully I will find some inspiration today and give you a great new post!
Miss you all my blogging friends

Craziness

My life went from nothing to absolute craziness within like 1 day. Life is busy again, for the first time in months. I welcome it with open arms!
I started working last week, and am glad to be bringing home the bacon!
I had a blast with Macy and Kinley in town, and get to spend more time with them this weekend!
I am a legit floral designer with real experience!
I also got to spend some time with little Eden! (baby I use to nanny for)
I get to go to Haley and Jarrett's wedding this weekend, and I have been looking forward to it since they called and told me they were engaged! I can't wait to see high school friends. Seriously. Can. Not. Wait.
Our washer broke, as in the one we bought just a couple of months ago. Frustrating right?!?! You have no idea. But getting back on track with some positives: I have a brand spanking new washer and dryer! I cannot put into words how in love I am with my new washer and dryer. (I think I just aged like 15 years for saying that) Besides the lovely front loading capability, energy efficiency, pretty as a picture and sleek as a .....something really sleek, here is my favorite thing about them:

The pretty little diddy they play at the end of the cycle. It speaks to me. Good job on doing the laundry today! Way to get a load done! You so deserve me! What a great wife you are! Who wouldn't like the extra pat on the back from their washer and dryer? I'm not one to accept compliments well, but I seem to appreciate them when they come from the new loves of my life :)

UAMS Rockstar Lounge

I now have one major event under my belt, and although it was stressful, I loved it! I was super grateful that Macy was in town, because I'm not sure I could have pulled it off without her! Heather, my sister in law, was also a HUGE help!
Drum roll please........






The event was at the Clinton Library and had around 430 people attend! My client was very pleased, which made me pleased! I can't wait to get to do another one!

Wahoo! I got my first award last week from Sydney! So fun!!!




The rules for accepting this award are to copy and change the answers to suit you and pass it on. Answers can only be one word! Pass the award to 5 of your favorite bloggers and alert them they have been awarded.


1. Where is your cell phone? table
2.Your hair? up
3. Your mother? fun!!
4. Your father? great!!
5. Your favorite food? mac n cheese
6. Your dream last night? none?
7. Your favorite drink? Dr. Pepper
8. Your dream/goal? babies!!
9. What room are you in? den
10. Your hobby? florals
11. Your fear? snakes
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? NC
13. Where were you last night? Cuppetts!
14. Something you aren't? gutsy
15. Muffins? no
16. Wish list item? lasik
17. Where did you grow up? Arlington,TX
18. Last thing you did? eat
19. What are you wearing? T-shirt
20. Your TV? behind me
21. Your pets? none :)
22. Your friends? good
23. Your life? crazy
24. Your mood? excited
25. Missing someone? always (family)
26. Vehicle? equinox
27. Something you're not wearing? style
28. Your favorite store? Nordstroms
29. Your favorite color? ?!?!?!?!
30. When was the last time you laughed? 3 seconds ago
31. Last time you cried? Thursday
32. Your best friend? Johnny-O
33. One place that I go over and over? TX
34. One person who emails me regularly? Community Group
35. Favorite place to eat? Senior Tequila


I am passing this award to the following three fabulous bloggers:
1. Macy
2. Jade
3. London