Simply Me

What I'm Loving...

2012-02-15T06:20:00.003-08:00

I am just full of LOVE today! Yesterday was such an amzing day and I will have to tell y'all about that later. But for now let me share some other loves I am having!

I am loving that my best friends bachelorette trip is this weekend! We are spending 3 days in Orlando. Dancing, Drinking (Non Acholic for me), shopping and just having the best time with the best girls!!!

I am in love with peppermint tea!
I am loving this new Essie nail polish I just bought! I don’t think I can ever buy another brand again. I just love how long Essie lasts and dries so fast.

I am loving my hubby and I am so proud of him. His company just had an article published about them being the top Marketing Company for what they do!

I am loving that we found out we are having a little boy!!! I will have a post for the Gender Reveal Party we hosted on Saturday.

I am loving that we get to register for all the things we are going to need for Baby G.

Our Love Story!

2012-02-14T10:40:00.005-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day! In honor of this charming day, I thought I would share our love story for all of the other hopeless romantics out there like me! I am a sucker for a good love story and a happy ending

1. How long have you & your significant other been together?
We have been together for 9 years, and just celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary.

2. How did you meet?
We met at a church Youth Group. Gable and I have a 4 year age difference so we were never in the same bible study but we would always see each other at church/ group activities/ trips with the group. It wasn’t till my senior year of high school that I started liking him. We both are snowboarders and hung out with each other the entire Ski Trip. I just remember laughing so hard with him, he is such a gentleman! My parents were on the trip and wanted so badly for us to date. (Gable is literally the perfect guy to bring home to your family. My father loved him before I did!) A spark was lit between us on that trip, but it wasn’t till two weeks later that we went on our first date.

3. If married, how long have you been married?
We celebrated our 5th year Wedding Anniversary this past November.

4. If you are married, where did you get married? Big or small wedding?
We were married in St. Petersburg FL, in Gable’s momma’s church. We had about 165 people that attended. My parents through us a great party!

5. Do you have any nicknames that you call one another?
I call him Gable just about all of the time. And we also have an odd nickname for each other. He is my Host and I am his Rib. (Long story!)

6. Name 3 things that you love most about your honey.
Just 3 things…
-My husband is the most unselfish person on this planet. He would literally do anything for anyone, including giving the shirt off his back. My daddy always tells me the story of when he first met Gable. They (daddy and Gable) were team captains for a kickball game at the church. Daddy is very competitive and started picking the fastest most athletic guys for his team. And then he realized that Gable was picking the guys that would be normally picked last. He hated the idea of making someone feel not as valuable to the team. From that day on my daddy wanted me to marry Gable. That was 5 years before we started dating!
-Gable is very hard-working and would do anything to provide for me and our future family. He has grown so much in the past year with his job and I am so impressed with his strong work ethic.
-He has such a great since of humor. I can never stay mad at him, because he is always making me laugh.

7. Tell us how he proposed.
I think I will right this for another post.

8. Is he a flowers & teddy bear kind of guy for v-day or strawberries, champagne, & rose petals?
I would say neither. He would much rather give me a gift that I can use. I don’t think he really likes Valentine’s Day, but just celebrates it to please me.

9. Are you a sunset dinner on the beach kind of girl, or pop in a movie & relax on the couch?
I would say most of the time pop in a movie and relax, but I do love going to the beach and having dinner every now and then.

10. Tell us one thing you'd like to do with your significant other one day, if you could do anything or go anywhere?
I would love to go somewhere and stay in one of those private cabanas on the water. Go kayaking, hiking, bike riding, and just lay in the sun with my honey!

11. Tell us what you plan on doing this Valentine's Day.
For lunch my daddy is taking momma and me out to lunch. He is such a sweet daddy! And then for dinner I am making a Low Country Boil for Gable and myself!!!! I can’t wait it is going to be so yummy. Then we will probably cuddle on the couch and watch some TV.

12. Are you asking for anything this Valentine's Day?
I didn’t this year. I just told Gable I want him home from work early so I can spend some time with him.

13. Give us one piece of advice for keeping a relationship strong and full of love.
Keep the Lord in the center of your marriage!

14. Show us a picture of what love means to you.

What I'm Loving Wednesday

2012-02-08T07:00:00.000-08:00

I am loving that tomorrow is going to be Gable's first ultrasound appointment, and hopefully the technician will find out what Baby G is, so Saturday we can have our Big Reveal Party!!!

I am loving that I was able to get these two Jason Wu pieces from Target!!! The kitty top looks just like Taz, and the dress is beyond adorable!!!

I am loving my new haircut that I got on Saturday. I am still trying to figure out all the fun ways to style it. (And please forgive this photo, it was taken at the end of a work day and on my phone.)

I am loving that we are in the countdown to my best friends wedding! We have the Bachelorette Trip in two weeks, and then the wedding in 4 weeks!!

I am obsessed I am mean loving this nail polish color from Essie. Marshmallow!!! My nails were painted on Saturday and the polish is holding up so well. No chips!!!

Holy Heart Burn!

2012-02-07T10:28:00.000-08:00

I love me some spicy food, to the point I will make my stomach go incomplete knots. Just for the yummy taste. With that said I have been warned by many mommas that you can get some serious heart burn while being pregnant.

Because I know everything… that could never happen to me. I have never had heart burn before and nothing is bothering me this far in my pregnancy.

So today I was feeling like some buffalo! Tropical Smoothie here I came. With my normal order in hand I was enjoying a very yummy buffalo chicken wrap with extra buffalo sauce on the side.

Thank the LORD I eat very small portions during the day! About 15 minutes after eating the first half of my wrap I thought I was dying!!! What is this horrible feeling. I called my hubby and he explained that I was having heart burn. OMWord how do people deal with this on a daily basis?!?!?! Then my so so sweet hubby tells me to look in my purse and take the Tums that he bought me a couple of weeks age, just in case I needed them. I think after 5 years of marriage he understands that I don’t really know it all.
So thanks to my handsome hubby I am feeling so much better. But I am now sad that I must say good bye to hot sauce. Please have a moment in silence I remember all the yummy times we had together!

16 Weeks!

2012-02-02T07:16:00.000-08:00

How far along? 16 Weeks

Total weight gain: After losing 15 pounds in my first trimester and I have gained 2 pounds back.

Maternity clothes? Not yet. Let's just say things are starting to get tight. I just bought a bella band last week and I think I will be busting it out this week.

Stretch marks? none yet

Sleep: I can't get enough!

Best moment this week: Gable read in a book that the baby will be more comfortable with me cause they will know my voice. So he is now reading to my belly every night so the baby can hear him speak. It is the sweetest funniest thing to see.

Miss Anything? I Seared Tuna. It is by far my favorite thing to eat it is so hard not to have any. But I will do anything to protect my little blessing.

Movement: Not yet

Food cravings: Half sours (I think it is the vinegar in them), shrimp and fruit

Anything making you queasy or sick: Meat being cooked. I can eat it if I am at a restaurant but can’t make it at home.

Gender: No idea. One more week till we find out. I originally thought Baby G is a girl, but now I am not too sure.

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: overall feeling pretty great, but if I don’t eat every two hours I start getting nauseas

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Very Happy, and I have a calmness going on to.

Looking forward to: Next Saturday we find out what Baby G is at the Gender Reveal Party we are hosting for our family. I am also looking forward to registering.

Loving and Not Loving...

2012-02-01T12:52:00.001-08:00

I am loving that we are in week 16 of our pregnancy.
I am not loving that we have zero pictures of the belly. We are always forgetting about it.

I am loving that I have started packing for us, so my baby sis can move into our place.
I am not loving that the house we put an offer on is now going to the highest bidder. Please pray that we know what to bid, and that the Lord gives us guidance.

I am loving that we are almost done with the decorations for the gender reveal party. Just about all of our family will be there to see what Baby G is.
I am not loving that Gable’s oldest sister’s family won’t be able to make it for the party, looks like we are going to have to Skype them.

I am loving everything the Lord has blessed us with. I am so thankful for our family, friends, and baby g.
I am not loving the hard time I am having to put faith in the uncertainty of us not having a house by the time Baby G arrives. But I must put that behind me and have faith that he will provide!

I am loving that my best friend’s wedding is less than a month away! And my dress has finally come in.
I am not loving how this is fitting me. I ordered a dress 2 sizes too big to fit about my belly. My belly fits perfectly, but the top is a hot mess, I feel sorry for my seamstress!!!

I am loving how quickly the day is going.
I am not loving being behind in my schedule for work!

Vote!

2012-01-31T11:19:00.000-08:00

Today is voting day!!!!

Hair Cut Time

2012-01-31T10:58:00.000-08:00

I can't believe I am going to admit this out loud, but i have not gone to get my hair cut in over a year. I would forget to make an appointment, not have enough allowance to get it done. But thanks to my wonderful momma it is getting cut on Saturday.

For the past 6 months i have curled my hair everyday to hide the dead ends. Momma called me a classy hillbilly and couldn't have a daughter of hers walk around with split ends.

Now how do i want it cut... I could not think of any stars hair that i really liked. Then on My Style last night a new show aired called Meet the Amandas. Jackpot! I am in love with Amanda's hair style. I will make mine a little longer then hers but basically the same idea. I am so hoping that it will turn out good.

photos from MyStyle

What do y'all think? Can I pull it off?

What I'm loving Wednesdays!

2012-01-25T07:09:00.000-08:00

Happy Wednesday everybody. This week has been fun/ not so fun week for me. The fun part is Gable is finally home from all of his work trips!!! I am so excited to be waking up next to him, watching our shows together and just seeing his handsome face every night he comes home from work. The not so fun part is he came home sick... and got me sick. The even worse part is my midwife wont give me anything to take. So I stayed home the past two days and slept! Today I am starting to feel like myself again. You just got to love flu and cold season.

This weekend I made organic applesauce (heaven). It is so delicious.

I have also started getting the decoration together for the Gender Reveal Party. We have our appointment on Feb 9th, and want to tell both of our families at the same time. So that Saturday we are having a dinner at my parents house and then revealing what Baby G is! Gable and I both think Baby G is a girl, but if we are blessed with a boy instead we will still be more then excited!!!

I have been looking at things that we need to register for. We know that Babies r Us will be the main place we register and then the bedding will be from Pottery Barn Kids. This first time momma could use some help! What are some things that you really recommend to be put on the registry, and what are some items that I shouldn't even register for.

The last thing that I am really loving this Wednesday is we have signed up for our Bradley classes. I can't wait! Sadly Gable will be out of town for some of them, but my momma will be at those classes.

Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin. Proverbs 10:14

What I'm Loving Wednesday

2012-01-18T06:31:00.001-08:00

It has been way to long since the last time I have blogged. There is a ton to be caught up on and I am hoping I can do that this weekend. But for now I pray that everyone is having a wonderful week!

I am loving that Gable and I have had our prayers answered and are expecting!!! I am 14 weeks pregnant with Baby G!

I am loving that my niece wrote this in her journal for the day….
“My Auntie Amy is having a Baby”
Then she made half the page pink and the other blue, cause we don’t know what Baby G is.

I am loving that my best friend’s wedding is now less than two months away!

I am loving that I will see the hubby Friday! It has been way to long since I have cuddled with him.

I am loving that my cousin made the UF’s 2012 Baseball Team!!! Go Todd!!!

I hope everyone enjoyed my loves for the day!!!

What I'm Loving Today!

2011-12-14T06:18:00.000-08:00

I am so excited for all of the things that I am loving today!

After work I am going shopping with my Daddy. Now I know to some that does not seem like a great time. But we get all of my Momma's gift. We have so much fun picking out gifts to spoil her. Then the best part Daddy is taking me out for dinner as a thank you for helping me out.

Gable and I have started House Hunting!!! This is fun but trying. We don't know if we want to move to Wesley Chapel or stay in St. Petersburg. Decisions decisions.

Gable is in L.A. for a couple of days on business, so Friday I will be going to my sissy house for a movie night. We are going to order in Chinese (Gable hates it and it is the only time I can eat it), eat candy, chat and watch a chick flick! I think it is the makings of a perfect night!

I am about 90% done with Christmas Shopping.

This Saturday is my office's Holiday Party and we are going to the brand new Dali! I am so excited to finally see it!!!!

Today during lunch is my departments Holiday lunch and we are going to the Cheesecake Factory. This is one of my favorite places to eat.

I hope everyone has a blessed Wednesday!

Happy Birthday Lovie!

2011-11-30T10:14:00.000-08:00

Today my lovie is turning the big 30! This birthday is such a blessing for us. When Gable was battling cancer and almost lost, he said that he didn't think he was going to ever see the age 30. Well praise the LORD he is healthy and celebrating his birthday.

As I am sure y'all know that I am totally smitten by him. Gable is the ideal husband. A true gift from God that has blessed my life. He is my rock, best friend, spiritual leader of our household. I am so thankful for him.

Happy Birthday to my sweet hubby!

wilw

2011-11-30T05:45:00.000-08:00

I am loving this Wednesday for some many reasons. I hope everyone has had a great week so far!

Now on the reasons why I am loving today.

Loving the New Kate Spade shoes I got yesterday!

I found some old photos of my grandparents.

In this photo below, my daddy, grandfather and my uncle.

my grandparents on there wedding day. Grams was 16 and Grandpa was 18.

Found this idea on printerest and will be duplicating it this weekend!

I am loving this man! Today is my hubby's 30 birthday!

I love the fact that my family had the best vacation! So many memories!!!

I hope everyone is going to have a awesome day!

Thanksgiving Cruise

2011-11-29T11:24:00.001-08:00

I have so many things to be thankful for.

my heavenly father.

my health.

my handsome hubby.

my wonderful family.

my furr babies.

my amazing friends.

my job.

This year my parents wanted to take us on a cruise. I could not think of a better way to spend time with your family. No emails, work, texts, facebook. It was hard not being with Gable's parents, but we saw them a couple days before we left. The cruise left on Thanksgiving from Tampa. My family has been on this ship 3 times, this cruise route 4 times, and Cozumel 6 times. (We love to vacation by cruising)

The family on Daddy and Mommas balcony. They had the most incredible room. Walk in closet, large balcony, couch, chairs, fridge, flat screen, jacuzzi tube.

After a very long morning everyone was relaxing and getting into cruise mode.

I napped.

Our first night on the cruise we had a traditional Thanksgiving meal. But it was not really our style. Our meal was very northern. We are use to Southern cooking!

The next morning we went to play miniature golf (not very easy on a moving ship), and train dominoes.

Formal Night was a blast. Sadly the dress I brought had a malfunction with the zipper. So dress pants was my next option.

This was going to be our Christmas card, but another photo was taken and become the best photo of the cruise. I will have to post that in a couple of weeks.

My dear sweet handsome Hubby is going to kill me for posting this! Gable is a ham, always making people laugh. Well the photographers on the ships take thousands of photos. Gable was playing around and this photo was created. Whenever I look at this photo I just laugh. So naturally I purchased it. Gable's face was stunned when it was mine. This is going at my desk! I love you my Sweet hubby!

Cozumel!!!

We did some shopping, drinking and eating.

They are so cute!

I think this was the favorite part of the day for them.

My parent recently went to Alaska with their friends, small world... the ship they went on was also in Cozumel.

Like I said he is a ham!

If you are ever planning on Cozumel in the near future. This is the place you have to go. Senior Frogs is old news!!! This place is the best.

Olof (the best waiter ever) came out with our drink like this.

He needed help getting them off his head (so the girl with a dress on a very windy days has to get on the chair to help).

The view from our table.

After lunch we went across the way for Fat Tuesdays for a frosty beverage.

I have no words for my daddy!

Cozumel was a great time. The rest of the trip we were having such a good time that we didn't to many photos.

I am so blessed! Thank you so much Daddy and Momma for taking us on this trip. We will never forget the fun times that we shared together!

CMA

2011-11-10T07:05:00.000-08:00

i love me some country music. last night gable and i watched it, and i was in love with everything carrie wore! she is gorgeous.

in my opinion these were the best dresses of the night.

i know faith is getting alot of crap for her hair, but i think she pulls it off!

i am not a fan of these at all

so what do y'all think, do you agree or disagree with the outfits i like and dislike.

WILW

2011-11-09T06:01:00.001-08:00

this week is going by so slow.

i think that always happens when you

exciting things going on that weekend!

i am addicted to tory burch shoes. my lovie bought me a pair for

birthday and it has become a slippery slope. i just showed him these

beauties for a christmas gift idea.

i love watches, and have been looking for a new brown one.

well thanks to avon i found it.

it wraps around. real leather. for only $30.00. sold!

we are in need of a non seasonal wreath at the gable house.

this one is going to be a winner. but with a darling "g".

i have a couple of months before needing it,

but i might make it this weekend.

this thursday gable and i are driving to gainsville to

see one of our favorite bands needtobreathe.

if you have never heard of them then i recommend you listen

to the new album.

you won't be disappointed.

{keep up in prayers for travel mercies, the concert get over at

11pm and it is a long drive for us to go home}

i hope everyone has a great weekend.

Five WONDERFUL Years!

2011-11-04T06:16:00.000-07:00

5 years ago today I walked down the aisle to an acoustic guitar playing Be Thou My Vision, As my father gave me away to the man of my dreams. We said our vows, had our first communion as a couple, poured our sand for the sand ceremony, and had the best first kiss a married woman could have. Gable and I become one!

The rest of the day was incredible! My daddy and Momma gave us a true celebration with the people we loved the most. If you were in the room you could feel the LOVE and happiness! We were given the best speeches from the Best Man (Gable's brother), From the bottom of my heart to the top of my heart! The Maid of Honor (my beautiful sissy), Amy found her true love when she met Jeff.

I can honestly not believe that we have been married for five years! I am so thankful that I found my mate at the age of 18 and married him at 21. He is the prefect person for me to spend the rest of my life with.

Gable

Thank you for always being there for me. Giving me encouragement when I needed it most. Loving the LORD more then me and in return being a better soul mate for it. Leading our family (me and the furr babies) on this incredible journey that the Lord has laid out for us. I am so Honored to be called Mrs. Jeff Gable. I know you will be a remarkable father to our future kids.

Always remember Steady As We Go!

I love you!!!!!

Ame

Retail Therapy Please

2011-10-19T18:42:00.000-07:00

Retail therapy

is shopping with the primary purpose of improving the buyer's mood.

Today that is what I did.

I love my Job... and now that is said, I can also say that the stress come with it is not fun.

Today I called one of my best friends to see if she would go with me to the mall.

I ended up getting some things that I have been saving up for.

I ended up getting a dress from Nordstroms, Tory Burch Flats, Pandora Christmas Gifts, dress from Forever 21 for the cruise, and new bras.

Very successful trip.

What I'm Loving Wednesday

2011-10-19T07:29:00.000-07:00

I'm Loving that tomorrow we will be celebrating my best friends birthday!!!

Loves you Barby! Sweet 26.

I am loving this little wonder from Potterbarn
And this one

I could not be anymore hooked to this show! Love it!

Tory Burch... enough said!

Although we are not in the summer, a girl still loves her some Sweet Tea!

Hope you have a wonderful Hump Day!

Weekend Recap - My BIRTHDAY

2011-10-18T17:46:00.000-07:00

My birthday was fabulous.

It was filled with laughter and love.

I was able to celebrate my 26th birthday with my family.

We went to a restaurant on the water to watch the sunset. After some frosty beverages and Delicious food... we danced.

But lets rewind to my start of the day.

Woke up to my handsome hubby giving me a cup of coffee. I got ready for work and I was off, for a half day full of fun work things and then shopping! O how I adore shopping!!!

If you are not a stranger to this blog then you already know I work with the most amazing woman in the world... my mother. She put this darling balloon, a birthday sign and a snow ball on my desk. She is sooo sweet!

Then my other coworkers went and got donuts in my honor.

They sang to me (a little off key) that wonderful birthday tune, handed me a card and then we all stuffed our faces with everything bad for us!

I took a quick snapshot of my coworkers.

Then Mr. UPS Man brought me this little surprise.

My card. This made me laugh so hard!

These beautiful roses smelled so good.

One of the many awesome perks working for the company I do, is on your birthday they give you a half day! So I went shopping, relaxed and spent time with my sister.

Now we are back to the dinner, drinking and dancing part of the night.

Those three D's are very common with my family!

My wonderful daddy and sweet sissy!

My Uncle Tim and his fiance Sue (LOVE HER!)

Momma and Me

Daddy being Daddy

Awww Now we start the dancing. The Schoeny's are no strangers to the dance floor. We don't care if there is 1000's of people or no one on the dance floor.

Momma stole Jeff's sunglasses and started dancing.

My WONDERFUL parents!

I am so blessed that I have parents that are as much, if not even more in love with each other then the day they said I Do.

Hottest Husband EVER!

Saturday was another birthday celebration with my friends. Sadly I don't have any photo's. But I will always have the memories. Sigh...

Sunday Night Jeff and I had dinner with his parents. We went to Sandy's favorite place, Chili's. It was so much fun talking with them. They are the sweetest in laws! After much fun this was the prefect way to unwind from the birthday extravaganza.

Turning 26 was not as bad as I was thinking it would be. Next month we will be celebrating Jeff's BIG 3-0!!!!!

Cinnamon Coffee...

2011-10-18T17:12:00.000-07:00

This morning I made the best coffee. I added cinnamon to the coffee grounds and brewed as I would normally do. Then I put Sugar Free Hazelnut Creamer in. It was heaven!

And yes I drink two of the large Trevis Tumblers every morning. Addicted to coffee... I would say YES!

Happy Birthday to Me!!!!!

2011-10-14T08:52:00.000-07:00

Today I turn the grand old age of 26.

Tonight I celebrate with my family.

Tomorrow with my closest friends.

Sunday with Jeff's family.

I am a girl that can make her birthday last all weekend long!

I hope everyone has a blessed weekend!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

2011-10-12T07:41:00.000-07:00

Today I am linking to This Kind of LOVE for What I'm Loving Wednesday!

I love that tonight at midnight my hubby will be home from his business trip! I miss him so much when he is away!

I love that after work today I will be meeting up with my besties for dinner to celebrate 3 of the 4 girls birthdays!

I love this Halloween Decoration I found on Pinterest!

I love this Halloween outfit I just ordered for Taz! It was on Etsy for SnoopCattyCat

I am loving the I am a quarter ways done with my Christmas Shopping!

I am LOVING these Tory Burch Wedges!!!

Thanks Momma!

2011-10-06T10:04:00.000-07:00

There are serious benefits for me to work with my Momma.

*I never get home sick. (Daddy meets us for lunch once a week :-) )
*I always have a lunch time shopping partner.
*I have an amazing role model and mentor at work.
* I get random gifts like the one I received today! Thanks Momma, I love you more!!!!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

2011-10-05T06:05:00.000-07:00

Happy Hump Day everyone! I can't believe that there is only two more days till the weekend. It feels like a Monday to me!!!

Today I am link to This Kind of Love for What I'm Loving Wednesday!!!

I am loving this gold Fossil watch. I am a total Fossil snob, and feel that you could never have enough watches!!! This was just put on my Christmas for my parents. I am pretty sure I will be getting it (momma and I went to fossil and picked it out) but ya never know :).

This quite time is amazing. I recommend it to every lady that is married!

Thank you Mr. Columbus for giving me next Monday off!

I am in LOVE with these outfit ideas! I will be printing these up and trying to recreate them!

I love this picture that was submitted to MSNBC's photo of the week

Pumpkin Bread... LOVE!

I am loving this bible verse

Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

Deuteronomy 6:5

home girl is going to be how old???

2011-10-04T13:55:00.000-07:00

In 10 days I will be turning 26 years old. This is not an age that I look forward to after, what my sweet sister kindly reminded me that I am going to be my LATE 20's. Not cool Aj!!! But of course I do love getting the birthday gifts (what girl doesn't).

Some of the items on my birthday wish list are...

These gorgeous USF dangle earrings. My goal when I get these is to take them to a local bead store and have them at little pearls and green swarovski crystals.

The top beads would be prefect to start a USF Pandora bracelet. And as for the bottom two, you can't have enough pearls and my handsome hubby's birthstone.

Tervis Tumblers, enough said!

Yankee Candles! My poor budget doesn't favor a $25 candle jar. So I am hoping to get these. I love these to smells.

What I'm Loving Wednesday

2011-09-28T07:18:00.000-07:00

Linking to This Kind of LOVE for What I'm Loving Wednesday.

I am Loving that the Bulls are 4-0.

S O U T H F L O R I D A, South Florida, South Florida, Go BULLS!!!

I am Loving that my favorite drink is back!!!

I am loving this dress from Old Navy. Not the perfect USF green, but it will do for game day!

I am loving this new show. The casting was done very well!

I am loving that I recieved my winnings from Love Stitched... Post coming soon!

I am loving this new color that I bought from Essie, Lady Like

I am Loving my new Vera Bradley blanket that Jeff bought me. He is the best!

I am loving this gorgous man! I am so blessed to spend my forever with him!

I am loving this bible verse my blogging friend Cherish posted! She is so sweet!!!

"The Lord Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy, He is the one you are to fear, He is the one you are to dread..." not some people.
Isaiah 8:13

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

2011-09-14T06:34:00.000-07:00

On this wonderful Wednesday I am linking up to This Kind of Love for What I'm Loving Wednesday.

I am Loving that we received our NeedToBreathe tickets in the mail today!

I am Loving that fall is around the corner!

I am Loving that I lost 5 pounds! It's not easy, but will be sooo worth it!

I am loving that college football has started. Love putting on my green and gold!!!!

I am Loving this bible verse..
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:2-3

Remembering 9/11

2011-09-11T07:12:00.000-07:00

"The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission." -John F Kennedy

To those that perished ten years ago today and to those that went to serve and defend this county after the worst day in out young history, I will never, can never forget. God Bless America!!!

Testing the new Blogger App

2011-09-09T11:15:00.001-07:00

Hello and hoping this works!

so proud of her...

2011-09-02T11:25:00.000-07:00

This is Aj...

She is my baby sister, my world and my best friend! When I was 11 I had surgery on my bladder and kidneys. Aj was at the hospital with me everyday. While we were there she (at 8) found out what she wanted to be when she grew up. A nurse! Whenever anyone asked her what she wanted to be when she grows up, her answer was ALWAYS, to be a nurse. She went to the medical program at our high school, and went to college for nursing. 6 months ago she graduated with her degree in nursing. And today at lunch she received the phone call, that she has a job! My family and I are more then excited for her.

I love her so much, and I am so proud of her. I know with her passion to care for others that she will be an amazing nurse.

Wanted to share this...

2011-08-30T08:12:00.000-07:00

A friend at work sent this to me and I wanted to share it with you.

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:

1. Jesus Christ

2. The American G. I.

One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

{Aj's Birthday Night}

2011-08-29T05:48:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday it was my baby sisters 23rd birthday. My family LOVES sports so it was no surprise to me with aj said she wanted to go to a Rays game on her birthday. Sadly momma was not able to make it out.

Daddy met us at Freg's for dinner before the game. He doesn't like the "cheap seats" that we sit in so him and his best bud went to the nice leather seats in the 100rd section. (Brats!)

One of the coolest things about our stadium is that we have a live Ray tank that you can feed and pet them. Every game I go with Aj, we have to go here.

The Rays tank just got 3 new large rays. We weren't aloud to touch them (I didn't touch any of them. I am a big wimp!)

My beautiful sis and me. I love her soooo much! God has truly blessed me with an amazing sister!!!

Our view from the $12 "cheap seats". If you are looking for my dad he is one of the dots behind the catcher.

Doyle was doing anything he could to get on the Jumbo tron.

Take one of the family photo

Take two.. and then we stopped.

at this point in the night I was getting so tired! Unlike my baby sis who is a night owl, I want to be in bed around 9. At this point is was like 10pm.

I think my baby sis had a great time on her birthday. She has a job interview today with a hospital!!! Pray hard that she gets it!

{What I'm Loving Wednesday!}

2011-08-24T07:50:00.000-07:00

Today I am linking to Little Miss Daisy May for What I am Loving Wednesday!

Our USF season tickets came in! Can't wait to put on my Green & Gold!

Tonight I am going to dinner with my fabulous friends!

I am loving my Starbucks this morning! I was like a gift from the heavens!!!

I am loving this and totally wish I had room in my closet to do this for my shoes.

I am loving this yummy Sangria.

I am loving that fall is next month! My favorite time of the year. Now only if Florida looked like this.

With the love of fall, comes the love of boots!

I hope everyone is having a awesome week. Mine has been very blessed, and I am so thankful for everything in it!

{She's 23 today!!!!}

2011-08-23T06:49:00.000-07:00

Today is my baby sis's 23rd birthday! I am so blessed that my sister is not only family but my best friend. We are the true statement of opposites attract. I am so proud of her, she is following her dream in become a RN. She has the grace and patience for being a nurse.

Thank you Lord for blessing me with Aj!!!!

Winner!

2011-08-22T05:32:00.000-07:00

So this morning started out GREAT! One of my favorite blogs {Love Stitched} announced the winners for her giveaway. And guess who one.... ME!

I feel so blessed that I was picked! Let me show you some of the things that I will be getting from her fabulous store.

How perfect is this headband for a USF game!

So yummy!

2011-08-17T10:06:00.000-07:00

Allow me to introduce you to the most wonderful sandwich in the entire world. This is called the Ron's Sunny Bird from a local deli. Probably not the most healthy thing to eat, but you will not regret it! It is so good that I had to even blog about it! Hope everyone is having a glorious day.

{What I'm Loving Wednesday!}

2011-08-17T07:31:00.000-07:00

I am loving this handsome hubby of mine!

I am loving that my sister in law got a job with Bic! What a blessing for her and Jeremy!!!!

Congrats Megan!!!!

I am loving this dish towel I bought at Target. This has been my morning saying for years!

I am loving that the hubby landed in Chicago safely!

I am loving that you can by Octoberfest again! Fall is around the corner.

I am loving this color from Essie called East Hampton Cottage

I am loving that I made 4 batches of homemade fondant for three cakes that I am making!!! It is so good, but so bad for you!

I hope y'all are loving this Wednesday!

Bachelor Pad & Housewives....

2011-08-16T06:01:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how much I get sucked into these "reality" shows. Last night I watched The Bachelor Pad 2 and Real housewives of New Jersey.

Lets start with the Bachelor Pad. This season is frustrating me soooo much. Vienna... I never liked the girl. When I watched her on Jake's season I thought she was drama. This girl needs to leave the show. And can someone explain why she was not the one voted off. Kick the couples off!!!!

If I hear guard and protect one more time, I think I am going to stick a needle in my eye!
I love her and want her to win!!! She is so sweet!

My heart broke for her when she was getting hit with those eggs. I don't think she is the nicest girl, but no one should have eggs thrown at them.

Team Jake! I feel so bad for him. He has shown everyone that he has class, and Vienna does not! I don't particular want him to win, but I want him to go further then Kasey and Vienna.

I think we need to teach her the power of prayer and patience. She gets a little crazy sometimes.
Don't leave!!!!

I could not find a picture of Ames and Jackie.... How to start! I think they are so cute, and Ames is a gentlemen!!!! The way he left and went after the limo got me teary eyed!

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Real Housewives.............

I think she went to mean girl camp. She holds on to so much anger, and does not let it go.

Love her! I think that is all that needs to be said about her!

And for my favorite housewife. I love her but did she have to use the GD word.

I was never the daughter to talk back to my parents. If they told me to jump I would ask how high. Growing up in a Christian Military Family, you learn about respect. And if I ever rolled my eyes to my mother, my father would slap me over the head! I know this is TV but I am really praying for their relationship. I am so blessed to have a great relationship with my momma, and really want that for them.

Well that was my two sense on these shows. How did everyone else like it?

She's 103!!!

2011-08-11T09:03:00.000-07:00

Happy 103rd Birthday yeah-ha! So today is my great grandmothers birthday.

I am so blessed that I am able to have a great relationship with her. She has taught me so much about life and love.

{What I'm Loving Wednesday!}

2011-08-10T07:39:00.000-07:00

I am Loving that my parents are taking us on a family cruise, for Thanksgiving.

I am loving these outfits from Old Navy

This will be perfect for USF games!

I am loving that I can talk to my hubby tonight. 8 days is way to long for me!

I am loving my job! I am so blessed to work for a company that really takes care of its people. Plus working with momma is not to bad.

I am loving the Lord and all of the blessing that he has given me. I have a hot hubby, wonderful family and amazing friends!

Hope everyone is having a great Wednesday!!!

Ring Ring... Hi Honey!!!

2011-08-10T06:33:00.000-07:00

Today I get to talk to my HUBBY!!! I can't wait to hear my cell ring and it says that Jeff is calling me. One of Jeff's passions is backpacking. This year they went to Wyoming on the Tetons Trail. This is the first year that I have been freaking out if he is ok. They have never been this high up in altitude, it's snowing, and they have mean bears. I really with Jeff and Chris never told me about the bear killing that happened in June. Then my sweet husband sends me this picture.

This is him before he went on the trail.

And this is bag that he sends me. Ice axes, and a huge can of bear spray.

So needless to say, I cannot wait till he calls me.

A. I will know he is alive. B. I can hear is voice.

Scary Storms Today

2011-08-10T06:14:00.001-07:00

I live in Florida and have seen my fair share of bad storms, and even hurricanes. But today was one of the scariest driving experiences of my life. On my way to work, streets were flooded, you could hardly see the car in front of you, and people were actually stopped in the middle of the road. I thankfully did not get in a accident, but there were so many cars around me that did.

The Weather Channel says it is going to rain the entire day. (The Storm is coming south) Lets just hope the rain is not that bad when we leave for the day!

{Weekend Recap - Carson and Abby!!!}

2011-08-01T16:12:00.000-07:00

On Friday our Nephew (Carson) and Niece (Abby) were dropped off to spend the weekend with us. Jeff and I were so excited because they live a little over 3 1/2 hours away from us. So we don't get to see them as much as we would like.

Friday we planned to take them to our favorite Ice Cream place on the beach call Larry's. Of course the babies had to get the ice cream that would stain their shirts if they dripped (which of course they did). But they seamed to love it.

Next we were going to take them Putt Putt Golfing. Carson and Abby have never been and Abby thought it was like real golf. She did not want to go at ALL! When we finally arrived she was very excited. The theme of this course was jungle and she loved seeing all of the animals and the live gators.

On Saturday Jeff and Carson went Geocashing. They ended up finding 8 trinkets. As for Abby and Myself we went to get our nails done. She wanted to match her dress for Sunday so she picked Red, and then glitter on top.

After we all got home, I made lunch and then we took the kids to Mosi. For those of you who do not live in the Tampa area it is a wonderful hands on Science Museum. There was only one part that we had to skip and that was the birth to death exhibit. Jeff and I didn't think it was necessary for them to see that.
Carson and Abby loved this slide.

My sweet Niece and Me!

This was the coolest thing. It was a way for you to experience what it would be like in a tornado. The wind went up to 90 miles per our. Auntie could not go in cause I had a dress :(
The four of us at the butterfly garden.

We had so much fun with our babies! Next year we want to take them one at a time. So they can full attention from us.

Sunday was a not so fun day. We went to Jeff's grandmothers memorial service. It was beautifully done and very emotional. I will write a post later about the time we spent with her and her last days. I called her what the kids called her, Grandma Great. She was a fascinating lady, who taught me a lot.

I hope everyone else had a great weekend. It feels good to be blogging again!

Hugs and Kisses!

Happy Friday Y'all!!!

2011-07-29T06:03:00.000-07:00

Yes I know I have a TON to catch yall up on but I might as well start posting things that are happening now.

I have been looking forward to this weekend all summer long. Jeff and I are babysitting our Newphew and Niece all weekend. They live about 4 hours away from us, so I am beyond happy about this.

We are going to take them to Mosi (a awesome mesume), Putt Putt Golfing, to get Ice Cream, and hopefully Jeff will take Carson Goecashing while abby and I get our nails done.

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In the next week or so these are the posts you should expect from yours truely!

Our Denver Trip - With a little propsal involved :), Bridesmaid Shopping, Scalloping Trip 2011, Bridal Gown Shopping, Carson's Birthday

Can't wait to update everyone on our insane summer! God Bless my LOVES!!!

Hello Loves!

2011-07-18T06:19:00.001-07:00

I promise I will be back soon. It has been a crazy summer!

Best Pizza Ever!!!

2011-07-13T12:32:00.000-07:00

So this past weekend I made the BEST PIZZA EVER! It was by far the most delicious thing. All it had on it was Olive oil, Garlic Powder, Mozzarella, Fresh Chopped Basil, and Prosciutto.

{Nail Polish of the Week}

2011-06-07T03:37:00.000-07:00

This weeks nail polish of the week is Sally Hanson's - Lively Lilac.

{Denver Here We Come}

2011-06-02T04:20:00.000-07:00

Today I am off to Denver Colorado with my hubby, Dan and Barby. During our trip we will be...

Hiking

Dinner, Dancing, and Drinks

Shopping

Seeing this awesome band (DISPATCH)

at Red Rocks!!!

This should be a very UNFORGETTABLE trip for all of us! Can't wait to share our memories with y'all when I get back. Have a great weekend, I know I will!

{Nail Polish of the Week}

2011-05-31T03:34:00.000-07:00

This weeks nail polish of the week is Avon's - Crystal Clam

{Happy Memorial Day}

2011-05-30T03:55:00.000-07:00

Today is not just about having a day off work. It is a day of remembering all of the people that have given their lives for OUR freedom.

It is the
VETERAN,
not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.

It is
the VETERAN,
not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.

It is
the VETERAN,
not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.

It is
the VETERAN,
not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is
the VETERAN,
not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is
the VETERAN,
not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the
VETERAN who
salutes the Flag,

It is
the
VETERAN
who serves
under the Flag,
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON
THEM.

I pray that everyone has a safe Memorial Day! God Bless

{Friday Fancies}

2011-05-27T03:53:00.000-07:00

So this weekend I will be relaxing in the Gulf of Mexico with my family. We are going to be boating all day long on Saturday. Should be FUN! So this is what I am wearing tomorrow, hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

Dress Suit Hat Shoes Sunglasses Towel Koozie

{My Summer Must Haves}

2011-05-26T03:52:00.000-07:00

These are the things that you will not see my without during the summer. I am a Florida girl and LIVE the Florida life. Every weekend you will either see me on the boat, at the beach, or laying out at the pool.

My favorite Sunglasses

My Vera Bradley Towel

Monogrammed Koozie (gots to keep the bottle water cold)

Tervis Tumblers... need I say more!!!

Suntan Lotion

Burts Bee's Tinted Chap Stick

What is everyone's Summer Favorites?

{Bracelet Project}

2011-05-26T03:14:00.000-07:00

So I have been wanting a gold and pearl bracelet for a while. I couldn't find anything that I really liked and in my price range. But yesterday while shopping at Joann's I found these gold beads for $.97 (SCORE!). I already had a gold toggle and some pearls left over from another necklace that I made.

My finished bracelet measures at 7 inches.

I love it!!!

{What I'm Loving Wednesday}

2011-05-25T09:32:00.000-07:00

I'm Loving my new nephew Mason. My sister just got this sweet little boy Sunday.

I'm Loving this bible verse
Romans 8:26
"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in out weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans."

I'm Loving these finalist... can't pick a favorite out of these two! I love them both and cannot wait to see who wins.

I'm Loving this movie that I just watched for the first time in 4 years! So cute!!!

{Nail Polish of the Week}

2011-05-24T18:27:00.001-07:00

This weeks nail polish of the week is Sally Hanson's - Commander in Chic.

{Father's Day ideas on Etsy}

2011-05-20T06:27:00.000-07:00

Father's Day is coming up really soon (June 19th)! Here are some unique things that I have seen on Etsy for the wonderful fathers or husbands in your life.

Survival Bracelet - This will be perfect for Jeff when her goes hiking.

Leather Card Holder

Golf Markers

T-Shirt and Onesie

Water/ Beer Glasses

Bullet Shell Cufflinks - My Retired Navy father would LOVE these.

Guitar cutting board

{Friday Fancies}

2011-05-20T06:13:00.000-07:00

In honor of me killing myself with P90X my beautiful outfit of the week will be my workout outfit.

Watch Shoes Bra Pants Tank

{What I'm Loving Wednesday!}

2011-05-18T06:03:00.000-07:00

I'm Loving that Cari is back interning with us. She is genuinely the sweetest girl I know!

I'm Loving that my cousin is spending the summer with us. He lives in California and we don't get to see him that much. SO HAPPY!

I'm Loving this bible verse: Psalm 27:14

"Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD."

I'm Loving that this show is back. You could defiantly say that I am addicted to these girls and their crazy life's.

I'm Loving this Coconut Mocha Frap a little to much. I think I am going to need an intervention soon!

{a picture has a thousand words}

2011-05-17T08:27:00.000-07:00

I just had to share this wonderful picture!

{Nail Polish of the Week}

2011-05-17T07:55:00.001-07:00

This is my go to color for the Spring/ Summer.

Orly in Pink Slip

{P90X TIME}

2011-05-17T07:26:00.000-07:00

I am so ashamed to admit this, but sinse I have been married I have gained 40 pounds. WHAT! That is disgusting! We have been married for 4 1/2 years. That is 10 pounds a year I have gained. So my hubby (the work out king) started P90X about 3 weeks ago. I can already see some results for him. So I started on Monday (I am in so much pain today!) and I am excited/ terrified. Jeff thought it would be a good accountability for me to post my progress on my blog. Last night I took my before pictures in my bathing suit. Every weekend I am in my bathing suit, but I never take my picture. When I saw my pictures, I looked at Jeff and said, this is what y'all look at! Those pictures are such a motivation for me to change the way I look. I don't want to see myself like that anymore. I want to post the pictures, but I am horrified to do so. Maybe in a week or so I will.... maybe!

The three goals of why I want to lose the weight...

My 5 year anniversary. Jeff and I have decided to go on a cruise. That is what we did for our honeymoon and would kind of like to recreate it. I want to feel comfortable enough to walk around the upper deck in a bathing suit and not worry about grabbing my cover up. I would love to look on that scrapbook and say I looked just as good as when I did for my honeymoon.

Our yearly scalloping trip. Basically everyone is in a bathing suit for 4 days straight. Pictures are always being taken and I am so tired of running to grab my towel or a cover up. I want to look back on this vacation and not see the pictures and think, man do I look heavy. I want to see them and think, '' that vacation was a blast''. Plus my SIL and a family friend look amazing in a suit.

Having a baby. I want to be super healthy for my future baby. Plus I don't want to be a puffy pregnant lady. People see me and think wooo she is retaining water. I want them to say, she is so cute pregonant.

So wish me luck! Pray for me! I will keep you updated with pictures on how this process is going. My goal is to lose 25 pounds by July 4th, and another 15 pounds by November. Then I will be back at my healthiest weight.

{weekend recap}

2011-05-15T18:40:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had a GREAT weekend! Mine was fabulous.

On Friday I played Shuffle Board with this adorable couple (Dan and Barby)

and this hunk!

We played boys vs girls

and the boys killed us.

On Saturday my momma picked Aj and I up for our girls weekend.

The view from our room. It was in the perfect location!

Aj and I sitting out side the restaurant watching it rain.

and chatting with the locals.

Our hotel was one out of three that you could take a water taxi to Downtown Disney. So much better then taking a bus!

After shopping we went to eat at the House of Blues. They had some live music and great food.

Downtown Disney at night

On Sunday we ate breakfast, walked around the resort, and rode these strange bikes...

After our bike ride the weather was getting bad so we went back home. Momma dropped us off and we met up with some friends at the pool. We ended up making up a game called..... Water Beach Ball Volleyball. It was a blast and we played for 4 hours.

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

{Friday Fancies}

2011-05-13T10:42:00.000-07:00

This weekend I am off to Orlando do have a girls weekend with my Momma and Sister. Saturday we are going shopping that this is what I will be wearing.

Dress - Old Navy (Don't have anymore), watch, Shoes, Sweater

{What I'm Loving Wednesday!}

2011-05-11T07:12:00.000-07:00

I'm Loving this handsome man of mine!!!

I'm Loving this bible verse this week! James 1:2 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trails of many kinds"

This week has taught me to have soooo much faith in the Lord!

I'm Loving my Black Onyx Earrings from Tiffany's. I haven't worn these in forever!

I'm Loving these charms from Pandora. I don't have any of the wedding collection and I would LOVE to have them. So these are what I am asking for next.

And this one is Jeff's Birthstone.

I'm Loving that this weekend I will be at the Disney French Quarter Resort with my Momma and Sister! We will spend the weekend relaxing, shopping and eating.

I'm Loving my bible study/ quite time that I am doing right now.

I'm Loving my new dress from Target.

I'm Loving that I will be started P90X next Monday. Jeff started a week ago and you can already see his results. Wish me LUCK!

{front door decor}

2011-05-10T13:23:00.001-07:00

So here is my sad non decorated front door. ***Please ignore the horrible paint colors that our condo association has chosen. Can you tell they are all 70 to 80 years old!!!*** My goal for the next two weeks is to make it as pretty as I can!

Now lets see if I can somewhat make our front door look like any of these!

Wedding Week Recap - Post 6

2011-05-09T08:04:00.000-07:00

{my desk has been eaten by folders!}

2011-05-09T07:30:00.000-07:00

So last week at work was crazy busy. I was working on two projects that took me away from my desk the entire week! I love being organized and having a clean desk always.... well when I came to work today this is what my cube looked like.

Looks like I have another long week ahead of me!

{Weekend Recap - Mothers Day}

2011-05-09T05:58:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine was prefect after a crazy week of work.

On Friday Jeff and I sat home caught up on our DVR and just relaxed. I had been working 13 hour days that week, so I didn't want to do anything!!!!

On Saturday I cleaned the entire condo, while Jeff P90Xed and ran. We went on some errands and bought our Momma's there gifts for Mother's Day. At night Jeff really wanted to do a date night, and his mom got us a gift certificate to Rumba. What a goooood dinner! Jeff and I love seared tuna, and theres was amazing!!! Plus the Arnold Palmer was so good (lemonade and sweet tea), I had 5 cups!

On Sunday {mothers day} we woke up for early to get some things done before church. When I walked in the living room Jeff and the fur babies had this out for me.

And this is what they got me. I love my new charm!!!

After church we met up with the entire Schoeny family {my daddy's side} on a resturant on the water.

my uncle, grams, and daddy

I am so blessed to have my Momma as my best friend/ mentor/ hero! She is truely the most amazing person I know...

...and a total goof ball!

After lunch we went to Starbuck happy hour! They have brought back my favorite drink, Coconut Moca Frappochino!!!!!!!!!!!

After spending the day with my family we met up with Jeff's family. My mother in law LOVES Sloppy Joe's, so that is were we took her for dinner.

We always get the same thing there... Jeff gets the sloppy joe and I get the fish tacos.

John trying to eat his sloppy joe.

My sweet in laws, John and Sandy

My handsom hubby and myself

and Jeremy and Megan

We had such a great time with our Momma's! Hope you had a great weekend!

{Friday Fancies}

2011-05-06T07:11:00.000-07:00

Link up for {av}'s Friday Fancies hop at her blog Long Distance Loving! I look forward to it every week!

For Mother's Day we are going on a little boat trip to lunch. Because we are eating out side I am going for a very comfortable look. I think it just screams Florida Girl!

Top $24.50

Shorts $24.50

Flip Flops $19.94

Fedora $16.00

Belt $24.50

{Cinco de Mayo}

2011-05-05T07:33:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone has a great day celebrating Cinco De Mayo!!! Tonight I am making us fish tacos (my favorite!) and some Arnold Palmer's (non-alcohol kind)!

{Date Night w/ my Momma and Sissy!}

2011-05-04T05:52:00.000-07:00

So last night my Momma, Sissy and I went on a little date. Dinner, Ice Cream and a movie. We had dinner at Panera Bread (LOVE me some of there Greek Salad!). Then went to my favorite place to get Ice Cream. COLD STONE!!!

I got my favorite Ice Cream, Cake Batter with coconut, rainbow sprinkles, and chocolate chips! This was defiantly I diet friendly dessert.... not!

Then it was movie time. Aj and I have been wanting to see this movie for so long now! Plus Aj and I LOVE Twilight and are Team Edward all the way, so anytime we can see that hunky/ sparkly vampire, we will! Oh and Reese Witherspoon is my favorite actress!

The movie was so good!!! I have heard great things about the book so I am going to pick it up after work and start reading it! I completely recommend this movie. I cried about 8 times, and was on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next about 3 times! This will defiantly be a DVD purchase when it comes out.

{What I'm Loving Wednesday!}

2011-05-04T05:40:00.001-07:00

I'm Loving that I finally saw this movie last night.... IN LOVE. Going to buy the book after work today.

I'm Loving the Bagel Thins here!!! I have had them twice this week!

I'm Loving this new hair spray from John Frieda. Perfect for Florida's humidity!

I'm Loving these shoes that I just bought from Payless. They are so comfortable!

I'm Loving this bible verse

James 1:2

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you face trails of many kinds."

I'm Loving this hunky hubby of mine!

{Rays Weekend Update}

2011-05-02T18:00:00.000-07:00

Friday was a very low key night for us. I went home sick with the stomach bug (it's been "flying" around the office again), so it was a movie night for us.

Saturday the tummy was still not in great shape, but we had tickets to the Rays game with Jeff's best friend. You can see John being alittle creeper behind Jeff.

After the concert The Rays had there summer concert series and REO Speedwagon was playing. I think these guys are a little to old to be sporting tight leather pants.
The Rays played a great game and we won. As soon as the game was over we went to visit Jeff's grandmother. I went in the other room to sleep cause I was starting not to feel well. After and hour or so we went home and I went to bed/ watch tv.

Sunday Jeff's mom wanted to go to the Rays Game and called us. Sadley my stomach was still upset and I fell asleep at the game on Jeff's sholder. He was so sweet and did not move an inch, in fear that I would wake up. The Rays lost but my MIL still had a wonderful time.

So that was my Rays Weekend Recap.

AMAZING - How Great Thou Art!

2011-04-27T08:44:00.000-07:00

Carrie sang one of my favorite song. All I can really say about it, is AMAZING!

So beautiful!

{What I'm Loving Wednesday!}

2011-04-27T07:03:00.000-07:00

I'm Loving this hot hubby of mine!

I'm Loving that Jeff and I just bought this on Crowdsavings.com. I have always wanted to Stand Up Paddle board.

No I am not pregnant (wish I was!), but I'm Loving this babies room for Pottery Barn.

I'm Loving this movie that I watched last night.

I'm Loving this couple! Can't wait to see her dress!

{What I'm Loving Wednesday!}

2011-04-20T06:35:00.000-07:00

I'm Loving that Saturday, Jeff and I will be at Jedidiah and Judah's first Birthday party!

I'm Loving that we celebrated Ann's 21st Birthday.

I'm Loving that Friday I have no work and will be relaxing here all day long with my girlfriends!

I'm Loving that today at work we are having an Easter Egg Hunt for the adults! Last year I won a 25$ gift card to Target. Lets hope it happens again.

I'm Loving my hubby more and more each day!

{Meet Me On Monday}

2011-04-18T09:38:00.000-07:00

Linking up to Never Growing Old for...

1. Caesar Salad or Garden Salad?
Garden Salad with oil and vinegar!

2. Will you be watching the Royal Wedding on April 29th?
It will be on my DVR. This is one of those events you catch miss.

3. Last thing you spent lots of money on?
Jeremy and Megan's Wedding. Jeff and I don't really make big purchases. So between my dress, his tux and gas to get the wedding it was the biggest purchase we have made in awhile. But it was worth every penny!

4. Window seat or aisle seat?
Aisle Seat!!! I hate being trapped by random strangers!

5. Do you know your blood type
A+

{Decorating, Saving, and Pick Me}

2011-04-18T05:57:00.000-07:00

Jeff and I have our place 100% remodeled. I am now itching to change the decorations up in our place. I have been searching online and looking in magazines trying to figure out how I want to update the condo. I have finally found what I (and Jeff) want.

COASTAL LIVING STYLE

Jeff and I live in Florida and seriously LOVE the Salt Life. So why not have what we love inside our home. This is the type of style I would like and hoping to achieve. I love how clean everything looks.

This is not what I want in my house! I can't stand the tacky rooms. I feel like these people just found things at a party store and put it in there house as decoration. (Sorry if this is what your rooms look like)

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Now a couple of posts ago I mentioned that I was saving for these beauties! But my mind has changed and I am saving for something else that I have been wanting FOREVER!

My very own Kayak!!!! My best friend has four of these, but she is not always around to go out. So I want my own!!! I need a total for EVERYTHING $600. Hoping to save for it by the end of August.

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Little Miss Momma is having a wonderful giveaway that I would love to win. Visit her blog to enter!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Five Question Friday

2011-04-15T09:03:00.000-07:00

Linking to My Little Life 1. What is your favorite sign of spring? I live in on the beach in Florida, so my favorite sign of spring is crossing over a bridge and seeing all the boats in the water! 2. What was your best birthday ever? My 21st. Jeff and my best friends took me out to a really nice dinner. They had a cake for me and my first "drink". The St. Pete Tini 3. What is your favorite dessert? Pecan Pie!!! 4. What is the best excuse you've ever used to get out of a ticket? I was late to church. I really wasn't an excuse. I was on my way to church for our spring trip. The cop thought I was lying cause it was on a Friday. (Two years later that same cop started to go to our church) 5. Do you wake up before your alarm, with your alarm, or after hitting snooze several times? With my alarm. I am an early bird but I am not a morning person.

{Loving Today!}

2011-04-15T06:23:00.000-07:00

Today I am in a very good mood! Why do you ask....

My sweet Momma just booked my sister and I for a weekend trip in Orlando at a Disney Resort!

Disney French Quarter Resort

Tonight we are going to go see Scream 4

I HATE scary movies! Jeff, my sister and myself have watched all three this week so we could see this movie. Jeff LOVEs these movies.

My Avon Business has just taken off! Out of nowhere I had 5 new clients and orders!!!!

I have lost 6 pounds by just eating better!

Even through I had a very crappy day yesterday, I ended it with a good cocktail and a best friend to talk to.

{oh what a day!}

2011-04-14T06:08:00.000-07:00

Went to bed way to late last night.

Slept through my alarm this morning.

spilled HOT coffee on my brand new skirt on the way to work

Arrived at work an hour late.

Forgot my breakfast at home.

And these were on my desk when I finally got to work.

Let's hope this day goes better!

{What I'm Loving Wednesday!}

2011-04-13T06:22:00.000-07:00

I'm Loving that my Etsy site is now LIVE! Yes, I only have one thing on it, but if you stay tuned in I will be posting more items for sale! Plus I am going to have a giveaway!!!!

I'm Loving that my Pandora bracelet is now completely full. I love all of my charms and I know what everyone bought me. Now it's time to get started on my theme Pandora Bracelets!!!

I'm Loving me Sweet Tea. Someone just hook an IV to me with this stuff!

I'm Loving these earrings. Why does my birthday/ anniversary/ Christmas have to be so far away!!!

I'm Loving that we just bought our plane tickets to go to Red Rocks in June for the Dispatch Concert! Happy Happy Joy Joy!!!!

I'm Loving that the Rays beat the Red Socks two night in a row (so far our season has been horrible)

I'm Loving this top I just bought from American Eagle!

I'm Loving these shoes, and I have started saving money for a pair!

I'm Loving this SHOW! If you haven't seen it you should. Last night I tried extreme couponing and got have of my grocery's for FREE! and most of it was Organic!!!! This will help with our saving money!

Remember to stay tuned for my upcoming giveaway next week!

{My Girl Celebrity Crush....}

2011-04-12T05:41:00.000-07:00

Minka Kelly

I think she is gorgeous!

Questions for Me?

2011-04-07T08:28:00.001-07:00

Hello Galls! I wanted to try something new today... Questions for Me... I have had a couple of people email me asking a couple of questions. So I thought it was would be a good idea to see if anyone else had so questions for me. And then I will do an answer post. Can't wait to see what questions y'all have for me!

Go BULLS!!!

2011-04-06T12:42:00.000-07:00

Jeff and I just renewed our USF season tickets!! I cannot believe this is going to be our 6th season.

Can't wait for College Football to start back up!

Wedding Week Recap - Post 5

2011-04-06T11:27:00.000-07:00

Wedding Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The wedding weather was perfect not to cold for us, and it didn't rain. Both things were awesome cause this was an outdoor wedding!

The Bridal Party *************************** Random Pics My flowers

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Introducing the new Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Gable

Food! Soooooo good!

Down the table

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Toast Time

Jeff was so nervous when he gave his Best Man speech. The best part about it was Jeff used a part of Jeremy's Best Man speech, that made everyone laugh so hard!

I love you guys from the Bottom of my Heart to the Top of my Heart!

Missy gave such a sweet speech! It made me cry!!!

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The Cake

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First Dance

Mother Son Dance

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Let the Party Begin

For having only 27 people at the wedding... we danced the entire night!

The Bride gettin down.

No, I did not really eat a spoon full of Jelly Belly's... I ate 2 spoon fulls. JK

I have no idea what we are all singing too.

Taking a much needed dance break!

Stay tuned for what we did the rest of the week...

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

2011-04-06T05:12:00.000-07:00

I have so many things I'm loving this week!

I'm Loving my New Logo for my Etsy site. Should be open on Saturday!!!!

(cross your fingers!)

I'm Loving Momma's new birthday present! Daddy bought her a new wedding band.

I'm Loving that my hubby is now liking coffee. I have corrupted him.

I'm Loving that Jeff budgeted money for us to get new work clothes this month (back to school shopping!) and I will be spending it on LC's clothes at Kohls!!!

I'm Loving cottage cheese.... I know a little strange, but I can't get enough of the stuff. It's so darn good!!!

I'm Loving this guy more than anything everyday!

I hope everyone has a great day! What are some of the things y'all are loving?

Wedding Week Recap - Post 4

2011-04-05T12:32:00.001-07:00

Wedding Day!!!! On Wednesday we had to be at the salon at 9 in the morning (Now remember... I stayed up so late the night before play cards... I know, I know. Should have gotten to bed earlier).

Everyone but Abby (flower girl) and myself got there hair done. Abby and I just got our nails painted (I do my own hair and did Abby's to save some money (Dave Ramsey would be so proud!)!).

Wedding Week Recap - Post 3

2011-04-05T12:08:00.001-07:00

On Tuesday - we had a wonderful bridal shower for Miss Megan. The hostest... Sandy (Mother in Law) and Jenny (My sister in Law) had some cute games for us and yummy food. I don't have any photos from this, cause the wedding photographer was there and took all the pictures.

After the shower, we had the rehearsal. Then it was time for the rehearsal dinner. John and Sandy hosted the dinner at The Chop House. We had a private are with 3 tables next to the fireplace.

John and Sandy... the lovely hosts of the evening.

The grooms cake. Chris made it and I helped. Didn't turn out the way we had totally hoped but Jeremy still LOVED it! The cutest best man ever, and me! Carson was so cute. He wanted a picture of his daddy and unkie. After dinner was over the grooms side went to the game room. Hearts was the card game we played the entire week! Everynight we were up till 2am playing a game of hearts.

Wedding Week Recap - Post 2

2011-04-05T08:24:00.000-07:00

The groom's side all came up on Sunday. Sadly I didn't really take any picture of Sunday or Monday :( But I am sure my mother in law has some for me (her camera was permanently stuck to her hand!).

The CABIN......

This place is jaw dropping awesome! Jeremy and Megan picked the perfect cabin! It was a 10 bedroom cabin that was 4 stories.

Here are just a few picture of what this place looked like.

The front

The back

I thought this was the cutest front door.

On the forth floor, was the game room/ wet bar/ bridal shower, wedding reception location/ my home away from home.

The kitchen

Dinning Room

TV room (this was the floor I was on)Our bedroom

{Happy Birthday Momma!!!}

2011-04-05T06:41:00.000-07:00

Today is my sweet Momma's 50th birthday! I am so blessed to have her as my mother, mentor, hero, coworker and best friend. She has sacrificed so much to make sure my sister and I are happy. She is truly the most amazing person in the world.

Today she is celebrating her birthday in Vegas with my Daddy. I am sad that I wont get to see her today, but I know she is having a blast and Daddy is spoiling her rotten!! I love her so much and wish her the happiest year!!!

Momma - Thank you so much for everything! I love you MORE and I hope you dance!

Wedding Week Recap - Post One

2011-04-05T06:20:00.000-07:00

On the way we go. Jeff and I were invited to drive up with Chris, Jenny and the kids. We thought it was a great idea for two reasons....

1. Jeff knew he was going to have to drive (I hate driving!!!) but if we went with them, he wasn't going to have to drive at all.

2. I am 100% obsessed with my nephew and niece!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE those kids! So I was guarantied 10 hours with them in the car.

That car was PACKED!

On our way to Tennessee!

{I'm Back}

2011-04-04T07:18:00.000-07:00

I'm back and have so much to catch y'all up on! For the past week I have been here...

...Tennessee for my brother in laws wedding! (This picture is the view of my room in the cabin, can we all say AMAZING!!!) (Don't hate, just be really jealous!)

Jeremy and Megan got married on Wednesday! It was beautiful! I will have about 5 different posts on the wedding week. We had to much fun for just one blog post.

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If everyone could please pray for Mrs. Gina. She had surgery today! I was texting with her daughter and Nicole said that everything went great! Lets just pray for a fast recovery!!!! (Just to give everyone a little inside info... Mrs. Gina was like a second mom to my sister in I when our dads were in the military! Her baby boy is Thomas who I asked everyone to pray for in this post. And her oldest daughters is one of my dearest friends Nicole)

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Praise God for this man! My hubby got a call from his Doctor with great news. Jeff is looking clear with his lymph nobes!!!! Praise God!

And he just found he is going to Japan for work! Super excited for him and the opportunities he has coming his way, but I am so jealous that I wont be able to come with him. What am I suppose to do without him for a week and half :(

I hope EVERYONE had an awesome week and weekend. Can't wait to catch up on everyones blog and post about our trip! LOVE YA!

{some random thought for you}

2011-03-25T07:19:00.000-07:00

I am so excited today is Friday that I could sing this song!

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TV Last Night.

American Idol.... Hello America, you got to vote for this kid! He is awesome!!!! Last night I was so happy the judges saved him. His reaction was priceless. I felt like giving him a huge hug.

My FAVORITE artist was shown on American Idol last night. Peter Max is even going to be in St. Petersburg this Sunday for a meet the fans... I however will not be there. Darn you Tennessee! Do you think the Groom and Bride will notice if a Bridesmaid comes late.....? J/K (I can't believe I just wrote Just Kidding on my blog, whats next LOL)

The Office... most perfect proposal ever! I am going to miss Michael Scott on this show!

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In my real world

My Poor baby sister is very sick. She has a stomach bug (constantly getting "sick", so much that she tore a muscle), ear infection, and sore throat. Please pray that she feels better!

Jeff and I are heading to Lake City tomorrow. I am going to miss our fur babies like crazy! But I know they are going to be in good hand with Auntie Lindsey. (Thanks Lindsey for staying at the house!) Then on Sunday we make the scary 10 hour drive. I plan on acuping myself with a book; Redeeming Love, and cross stich... yes, I cross stich and LOVE it.

{Handwriting}

2011-03-24T08:41:00.000-07:00

I don't have cute handwriting but I thought I would try this post out. Sorry the picture is so small.

My hand writing is not cute, but you can't blame me... I am a lefty!

1. What's your name / blogger name?
2. What's your blog's URL?
3. Write "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."
4. Favorite quote?
5. Your favorite song?
6. Your favorite band / singers?
7. Anything else you want to say?
8. Tag 3 ladies to participate.

The three sweet ladies I have tagged. Cherish, Lindsay, Miss K

Bridesmaid Troubles

2011-03-23T06:59:00.001-07:00

Next Wednesday my brother in law Jeremy is getting married. This is the first time that I will be a bridesmaid. I will give y'all more updates about the wedding in detail, but for now I will give you a little bit. This is a destination wedding in Tennessee. We are all staying in a cabin that sleeps 35 people.

This is were I need every ones help. I am doing my own hair and makeup for the wedding. I'm just not sure which style I like the best. So here is the dress we are wearing and the shoes.

For the Makeup. I think I want to go a little dramatic with some natural (if that even make sense). I love these 4 makeup looks.

A dramatic eye with soft lips and pink cheeks.

For the Hair. Megan wants everyone to have curly hair and have it down. So these are the looks I found that I like the best.

My hair is as long as the picture on top, but I really like the bump on the picture below. I might have to combine them.

So what do y'all think? Any other ideas?

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

2011-03-23T06:39:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I hope y'all are having a fabulous Wednesday!!!!

I am LOVING my favorite Bible verse

Psalm 36: 5-6

"Your love, oh Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep."

I am LOVING this picture I just found of Jeff and I. This is from my senior prom in 2004.

I am LOVING this mirror from PotteryBarn... I wonder if I can find a similar one for cheaper. HomeGoods, here I come!

I am LOVING these gardening idea from PotteryBarn. But I don't have a garden :(, so until I do these pictures will have to be saved for my future home!

I am LOVING that in one week these to will become man and wife!

(Jeff's brother and his fiance, Megan)

I am LOVING Lipton Green Tea. I can get enough of this stuff!

I am LOVING my hubby more and more everyday!

ABC's of Me

2011-03-22T07:03:00.000-07:00

A-Age: 25!

B-Bed size: Queen, and I love it!

C-Chore you hate: Taking out the trash. That is Jeff’s only chore in the house.

D-Dogs: No dogs, just cats.

E-Essential start to your day: Coffee!

F-Favorite Color: Pink and Purple

G-Gold or Silver: I love silver, but have a few pieces of gold.

H-Height: 5’4”

I-Instruments you play: Clarinet!!! Heck ya I was a band geek! Super proud of it!

J-Job title: Loan Specialist

K-Kids: No babies yet  We are trying for our little precious gift from God.

L-Live: Florida “The Sunshine State” But I would love to move to North Carolina!

M-My mom's name: Penny, but at work I call her Penelope. She hates the name, but I love it!

N-Nickname: Ame, Amers, SchoenyG

O-Overnight hospital stay: I have had two operations, and a infection when I was a kid.

P-Pet Peeve: Slow drivers, people who scrape a yogurt cup, and when my food does not cooperate. (Now I know the last one sounds odd, but if I am eating a hard taco and it breaks… I get upset!)

Q-Quote from a movie:

R-Right/Lefty: Lefty!!!!

S-Sibling: I have one sister Amanda Jean (23) we call her Aj. We are so opposite but we work great together!

T-Time you wake up: 6:45am

U-Underwear: Always!

V-Veggies you dislike: canned peas, corn and squash

W-What makes you run late: I watch tv, and get caught up in a show. You could say that I am addicted to TV!

X-Xrays you've had: Kidneys

Y-Yummy food you make: Cup cakes and Tacos

Z-Zoo animal: tigers!

Weekend Recap

2011-03-21T07:34:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had a great weekend. My weekend was very relaxing!

On Friday Momma and I went to my Daddy's softball game to be his Cheerleaders. Daddy had an awesome game! He caught a fly ball and stole third base. Momma was so cute during the game, whenever Daddy would have a good play she would scream "that's my husband!".

Saturday I cleaned the house, worked on Etsy things and went out to dinner with this cute couple and Lindsey. Dan took us to this restaurant called Casa Tina. The food was great!

Randomly during dinner these performers came out for a 30 minute show. It was the coolest thing.

Sunday we went on the boat to celebrate my grandmothers birthday. The weather was PERFECT out!

The restaurant we went to.