Somebody Pinch Me

Seriously...

I cannot stop looking at it.

Partly because it's just so shiny.. and partly because I want to make sure this is ACTUALLY happening.

Times They Are A Changin'

Mrs. James? 

Yes, please. 

Home For Christmas

I'll be home for Christmas again this year. 

Christmas Eve will be the same as all the years before. We'll spend the evening eating Mom's homemade fried chicken while we watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Christmas Vacation.  

On Christmas morning, we'll all wake up early, sit in our pajamas, and sleepily take turns opening our gifts (youngest to oldest, of course). 

We might take an early nap, but eventually we'll make our way to Christmas lunch at Nanny's house. We'll pass out all the gifts. We'll rip and tear until the room is covered with ribbons and paper. Dad will take charge when it's time to clean up, then we'll quickly make our way to the kitchen for firsts, seconds, and maybe thirds. This Christmas will be exactly the same as the one before, except for one thing. 

You can't be here this year. No one will say anything because it seems like it was only yesterday.

Someone else will be the first to greet us. 

Someone else will comment on the basketball game. 

Someone else will sit in your chair. 

It won't be the same without you. 

But we have each other, and we'll try our best to keep going. 

We love you.

All That Twinkles Is Gold

Christmas lights.

Nail polish.

This dress.

And this dress.

Gift wrap.

Flats.

If it twinkles...if it glitters... I'm in.

7 days 'til Christmas! 

(photo source.)

Friday Favorites

Today has been the longest day ever. I cannot believe it's only 7:15. 

At least the week went by relatively quickly. 

Tomorrow is Saturday and that means I get to have my Frank 

all to myself for TWO WHOLE DAYS!! Am I lucky or what?

Also, did I tell you he bought a super awesome camera? Well, he did! I know you're looking forward to seeing some of his beautiful pictures, so I'll try to throw some of them in here soon.

While you're vegging out in celebration of the weekend,
take a second to check out my favorite links of the week.

1. Must try this hair tutorial.

2. Let's replace that ugly mirror with this sign!

3. Keiko is so beautiful it makes me uncomfortable.

4. Love, love, LOVE all of these 2012 calendars.

5. Beautiful pictures, sketchy situation.

Weekend Update

I could never become a paid blogger. My posts are completely erratic and nonsensical. 

Good thing I don't have sponsors...

Anyway... I have been in a fantastic mood today. 

I can't really explain it, but I feel great.

Maybe it's the weather. Maybe it's the exercise.
Maybe it's the sudden onset of the holiday season.

Who cares what it is. I feel phenomenal. 

So, I'm going to spend the last hours of my weekend drinking coffee, watching The Walking Dead, and doing a late night workout. I'll leave you with a few of my favorite finds from this week. 

1. One of my favorite blogs made a how-to post for dressing like a princess.

2. I posted this quote on my Tumblr and Mister responded with "I am pretty hot, huh?"

3. Are these earrings gorgeous or WHAT?

4. LOVE this "rich bitch" look.

5. My son will only use pacifiers like this. ONLY.

Enjoy and Happy Weekend!

Friday Favorites

1. This tumblr will help you get in the mood for fall.

2. Something to read over and over...and over again.

3. Motivation... for 30 Day Shred.

4. A Classy Clash for a little outfit inspiration.

5. Photos of a precious couple on their special day.