We have a winner!

So the winner of the 3 month subscription to Birchbox is Marisa!  Congrats!!!  I also decided to do a 2nd place prize of a goody bag and that winner was Jaime!!!  Congrats ladies.  I hope both of you enjoy your gifts.  Marisa be sure to report back and let us know what you get in your boxes and how you like the products.  I hope you all will check back often as I plan on doing several giveaways during the holidays.

So today is Friday- my favorite day of the week.  I can't believe they are calling for snow in the DC area in October- what is up with that?  I'm not ready for snow.  Today is also my Dad's 60th birthday!!!  Happy Birthday Dad!  I'm going to surprise him tomorrow by going to visit.  Oh btw, my dad already sold my car- in 1 day!  I asked him if he would sell it for me as we are buying another vehicle, he called me the next day and said he'd sold it already- how about that!

I have reached 12 Followers....woohoo!

Thanks everyone for following....I'm so excited this evening I'll be using my hat program to choose a random winner for the 3 month subscription of birchbox!  I'm also thinking of doing a 2nd place winner on a prize not yet determined!  So check back for the winners- I just ask that the winner report back on the products and let us know how they like them!  I LOVE Birchbox!!!! 

On another note, come Monday I will be the proud owner of a brand new Ford Escape, I feel like it's my birthday!  I can't wait- my husband will be bringing it home Monday evening- I'll be sure to take a picture to share my new addition :) 

Only 1 more Follower to go...

So I still need 1 more follower to do the giveaway.  I'm anxious to give someone the wonderful gift of Birchbox- I love this service and I think you will too!

So the search for a new car has begun.  I've decided on a Ford Escape- just the right size and they are so cute- I'm getting very excited as this is only the 3rd car I've ever owned- I figure a new car every 10 years is quite thrifty :)  So this evening I'm taking my 11 yr old mustang that I love in to see how much they'll give me for a trade-in, I'll never get what I think she's worth but I'm praying for a miracle!

It's Friday...and only 65 days till Christmas!

Oh the wonderful things I could say about Friday!  So Autumn is finally here.  The leaves changing outside is absolutely beautiful..my favorite season!  So getting ready for the weekend- I believe we are going to visit the inlaws this weekend.  I am very blessed that I have great inlaws.  We plan on doing some car shopping this weekend- unfortunately my baby- my Mustang has seen better days.  She is 11 yrs old but it's time for an upgrade-as sad as it makes me.  We are thinking about a small SUV as of right now we don't have anything to haul anything with, so it might be a practical choice for us.  I'll let you know what we decide on- hope to have a new car before Christmas...woohoo. 

So is everyone ready for Christmas- I'm not but I have a good head start.  I like to have my Christmas shopping done by Thanksgiving so we'll see how it goes.  I have lots of stuff for people but I need to log it all into my spreadsheet so I know what I have, I've also picked up some great items for giveaways!!!

Cozy in a Cup

Today for lunch I had Panera- yum!  French onion soup and half a chicken salad sandwich and if that wasn't enough I decided to go all fall- Pumpkin Spice Latte or as I now call it Cozy in a Cup.  That is delicious!  It sums up fall in one sip!  You have to try it!!!! 

Once we reach 12 subscribers I'm doing a giveaway!!!!

I'm getting very excited...once I reach 12 subscribers/followers- I'm going to do a giveaway for a 3 month subscription to Birchbox.  If you've never heard of it- it's a monthly subscription service that sends you 4-5 samples each month all wrapped up in a beautiful box- looks like a present.  I've gotten some really great things and you get some really great products to try out.  I'm very excited to share this with one of my "peeps" :)  Feel free to share the link if you'd like.  I have a favorites post coming up this week- some new products I've tried and really like.

Forgiveness makes the heart grow fonder....

I mentioned awhile back my niece making some bad choices and how I was heart broken over it and the fact that I was afraid she didn't learn anything from her mistakes.  So last week I wrote her a very long letter trying to teach her something from her experience and reminding her how important asking forgiveness is and earning back trust.  I really poured my heart out to her and I wasn't really expecting a response, honestly figured she'd still be mad at me for scoulding her so to speak.  Well I received the sweetest most honest apology email today.  I was so impressed with the maturity she showed- I was very proud of her.  Of course I forgave her- I did before she even asked.  In her email she said she had learned alot and she was afraid it was too late to get back the relationships she lost.  I don't think it is too late and I'm a huge believer in rebuilding!  I'm very relieved that she has softened her heart and learned great life lessons.  I really am very proud of her! 

Fed up with FB (Facebook)

As much as I do love being on facebook to keep in touch with many of my friends and family- it is becoming more and more disgusting.  Full of complaints and foul language.  Why do people now a days not use filters?  People are constantly airing dirty laundry, telling way too much information and just being vulgar.  Is that what our society has become?  I know this makes me sound old but kids these days blow my mind, how they speak and how they treat others.  I would have never even considered using some of the language they use, there is no respect anymore.  It's pretty sad when  you have block your own family members because of the language they use or the constant ranting that goes on.  Okay I'll get off my soap box :)  I guess I just look at it as a place to stay in touch with family and friends I really don't need to know everyone's problems and every single emotion.

Anniversary Weekend...Score!

So finally on the 3rd attempt this weekend we were able to celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary.  I am so glad I married a man that can get so much enjoyment out of just relaxing and doing nothing.  That's exactly what I wanted to do this weekend.  Just sit on the balcony and look at the bay and read and catch up on some shows on hulu.  I am a simple girl with simple requests :)  It truly was an amazing weekend- I hate that I have to work tomorrow or we could have made it a 3 day weekend.  The weather was perfect, as I type this I'm sitting on the balcony watching the sun fall below the trees and it's an awesome view so peaceful and such a reminder of God's beauty!  Can't wait until our last vacation of the year in November!!!!  I also, went out and did some shopping, that counts as relaxing....it does. 

On another note- I've been experimenting with some new makeup and some new techniques.  And I'm inspired to get a small vanity area in my scrapbooking room and organize my makeup.  I bought some great organizational items this weekend and can't wait to put it all together I'll post a picture when I'm had a chance to work on it.  I'm really excited for this little project! 

2nd attempt @ Anniversary Celebration Cancelled

So our Wedding Anniversary is Sept. 24th.  We had planned to go away for the weekend and relax and have a great time.  Well the friday we were going to leave it rained and poured and flooded.  So we postponed until this weekend- well my husband gets sick, I mean very sick.  Whenever he gets a bad cold he also dehydrates easily and has no strength.  He insisted we try and make the trip so made the 2-1/2 drive- he spent a sleepless night and 1 miserable day- I brought him home this evening and I put him to bed.  So I'm praying we can try again next weekend and he'll be feeling much better.  Try, try again!!!!