Thursday, June 7, 2012

Better Late then Never.- TR

A little late posting this... but hey.... better late than never.

-I am super excited to be doing this VLOG link up with my friend Raven. If you haven't read the details yet, go check it out! Remember Tuesday June 12th is the day of the link up!


-My iphoto has been messed up on my mac... so I haven't been able to post many new pictures. In fact none. Not sure what I should do about this... and if anyone else has had the same problem?
-Since we are on the topic of apple products {which I love}, my iphone is kaput. I dropped it {for now the millionth time} at work... and now the screen is all messed up. I can only see the very top corner. I can still receive calls... and sometimes I can text.... but basically it requires me to guess where everything is. I will be going to the apple store this weekend to see if they can replace it/fix it? Anyone have a similar situation? Some people have told me it was free for them.

-As a result... I have been MIA from social media, included, especially instagram since I can't take pictures. I'm sure no one has missed me. :)

-Bachelorette news... what are we thinking about Jef? I totally don't see the two of them together... however, you can totally tell that she wants him to kiss her {she said it herself}.... but... I just don't know about them.
-Elliana has been super cranky in the mornings. I am blaming it on the fact that gf wants to get up at 630 every morning {versus her usual 730} and then I kid you not wants to be held the whole time. And I love the snuggles... however, she wants to be held and walked around. No sitting down and holding her. And if you don't do those things? The shrieks and cries can be heard in Russia. This I am sure. So this morning? I put her down for a nap at 8 am and guess what... she went right to sleep. See? Mama knows best


-Happy 19 months to my baby girl tomorrow!
We went to the strawberry farm {post to come} this past weekend... and had a blast!
-If you haven't entered already... go enter the estrea giveaway going on! Here.

-I'm going to be doing a fashion post for this pretty lady next Monday! Go check her out in the meantime... I absolutely adore her blog and her sweet precious kids!
-Speaking of next Monday.... I have a little teeny tiny weeny announcement for you guys. Hmmm... the suspense... {insert creepy suspenseful music}... and if you think you know what it is... it's probably not that... or maybe it is... or maybe its not... or maybe i'm just making shit up. But I sure do love to leave people hanging....

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

What you need to know about your father, children.

Just a random post about Andrew. Things I want to remember for myself and for my children {Elliana and future kiddos}. Maybe even things that will make us giggle a little, and things that they can use to poke fun.

So... About this fella.

-Would sleep in until 2 if you let him. And loves to take naps. In fact, Andrew would sleep 14+ hours a day and take a nap. Once... him and Carson slept in until 4 in college. Neither one getting up once for a potty break.

-Must have 10 piece chicken McNuggets after a rough night.

-Has played almost every sport out there. Football. Baseball. Basketball. Tennis. Swimming. ....He even joined soccer his senior year of high school and was a star goalie.

-Will take multiple showers a day. Sometimes up to 3 {if he's been outside}. And if he runs to the store, and then goes out later that night? Must shower again.

-Got his masters at the age of 24.

-Loves to eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for... breakfast.


-He is a neat freak to the extreme. And believe me... neat freak is putting it lightly. Probably because he grew up in a house full of neat freaks {in the kindest way possible}. Honestly? I'm envious of his passion to clean. I do it because well.. I have to. He does it? Because he likes to.

-Competing for the greenest of green grasses is Andrew's thing too. Sometimes he will mow the grass 3 times a week. And the landscaping? OH NO. Don't even get me started with this obsession.

-Some of his favorite shows: swamp people, the history channel, pawn stars, ESPN, all singing shows.


-He will however watch shows like teen mom, the real housewives, and the bachelorette with his wifey. That would be me.


-Speaking of ESPN... I'm pretty sure Andrew was never exposed to any other channel growing up. Why am I certain of this? Because after dating Andrew for 6+ years... I have never gone to his parents house and that channel not be on. Ever.


-Had hair down to his shoulders in high school.... and then? He met me. And I took him to the get it chopped a couple weeks later. His mama wasn't too happy about it.

-Loves to spoon. LOVES.

-Would play golf every day of his life if given the opportunity. And I mean every day.

-But as much as he loves golf? He equally loves to ruin a golfers stroke when driving by honking his horn obnoxiously loud right when they are about to swing. And? Snickers like a child.

-Thinks I'm a terrible singer

-Skyline Chili, Goldstar, Frisches, La Rosas {overrated in my opinion}, Montgomery Inn, and Graeters. Andrew's all time favorite childhood restaurants that he has to stop at anytime we are in the area.

-He has had the same facebook profile picture for over two years.... this one below.
yes. that would be me. next to a very obnoxious tall lamp.
-Speaking of facebook... he hates social media and other people knowing our lives. Except? He has totally come around to the whole blog thing... and actually...  likes it. *Maybe stretching it too far with the like*

-Checks the "news" on his phone first thing in the morning.

-Is famous for his "5 more minutes" line when trying to get him up in the mornings. Especially on vacation or at his parents house. It's more like.... 1 more hour.
-Is from a small town in Indiana but tells everyone he is from Cincinnati. Sneaky little thing.


-Bengals fan. Even though we live in Indiana. It's that Cincinnati thing again.

-Knew he was going to marry {me, your mama} just hours after meeting me. His famous words.. "she's going to be mine" to his best friend.

-His nails are better groomed than mine. Head down in shame {mine}.
Has the biggest heart out there.
and loves his family more than anything in this world.
Anything
Kids,
You guys are very lucky to have him as your papa.

Very.

Becky,
you too.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Show & Tell VLOG ANNOUNCEMENT with RAVEN

I am partnering up today with my ultimate favorite bloggers, Raven, to share with you guys something we have sneakily been working on! We are so excited to finally reveal it and we can't wait to see everyone join in! We are doing a vlog link-up where you all will have the opportunity to share some of your favorite things... via... VIDEO! 

Details

What is it: A VLOG on your favorite things
When: Tuesday June 12th, 2012
Length limit: I'd like to say 3 minutes... but ya know.. this is coming from the mouth of a jibber jabber. So, I guess just try to keep it contained...
Include: 5-10 questions. Or less. Or more. Depending on what you are in the mood for. The questions are listed below. 

Get to picking and find your supplies to show off!

Questions

1. Show us your favorite pair of shoes
2. A piece of jewelry that you wear every day
3. Your favorite room in the house {can show us physically, or show us a picture}
4. A current favorite picture.
5. If there was a fire and you had to grab one thing what would it be {besides your children, pets, and partners}
6. What favorite book are you currently reading?
7. Show your favorite hair product of all time
8. What is your most favorite sentimental thing you own
9. Go pour yourself a drink (of whatever!) and show us your favorite beverage
10. I won't include here what Raven wanted you guys to do... but see if she includes it in hers... lets say... it involves.... positions.
11. A piece of clothing that you wear often.
12. Your favorite accessory
13. Your favorite app
14. Something that tells us what you do for a living
15. Something you recently purchased.
16. Your favorite food in your pantry
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So what do you all think? I hope you all are as excited as we are!
You know... I adore vlogs.
And I can't wait to see all your pretty faces!

So. Tuesday June 12th..
That gives you plenty of time to go get your hair and nails done, put on your favorite outfits, and make those dear husbands of yours whip out the old faithful camera. {Or just roll out of bed and turn on the webcam.... that's probably what I'll be doing}

Gather up your show and tell items.
This is an assignment after all.
School. All over again.

Get your posts ready, grab a button to paste, share it with all your friends, and come back to link up!





Monday, June 4, 2012

Skin Care Products Destined to Love. + GIVEAWAY!

When I think of skin products, I think about ones that I live by. Swear by. Ones that I use on a daily basis and ones that I purchase in bulk when I start to run out. Because I never allow myself to actually run out.

However, when it comes to lotions? I don't have any swear by products.

So when I was given the opportunity to try out Estrea's products? I was more than willing.

In fact, I was looking forward to the opportunity to be able to try products that were made specifically for my face, feet, hands, and body. Because after all, these are all different. And me? Well I'm pretty picky about the texture of lotions especially on my face and hands.

I received my package in the mail a couple of weeks ago while I was outside with the bambino and the husband in the 90 degree summer weather. And seeing as how I am a very impatient person, I was in a hurry to try it out right away. I just couldn't resist the Estrea Hydrating body lotion, and thus it was my first product to test out.

Perfection. My favorite part about it was how smooth it made my skin feel and how light it was. I didn't feel sticky or slimy, and really felt... refreshed.


And then one by one I tried out the rest. My hands. My feet. My  my skin never felt oily, the lotion really kept it moisturized for hours at a time, and it went on so well


Now? Since I've been on an all organic and all natural product craze lately, it's important for me, and for you readers to know what it is in these products. And some of these natural products in the Estrea products include aloe vera, collagen, coffee, olive oil, citrus extracts, chestnut and Vitamins A, C, E and F.

Something else that I found pretty interesting?

"The fast-absorbing hand lotions and creams, have been proven to promote fingernail growth. "
Which is interesting, because I have already noticed a significant difference in my hands and nails just in the mere two weeks of using the hydrating hand cream.

And you want to know what else?! One of you lucky ladies will win a package of your own!

The winning package will include:


  • Hydrating Body Lotion with Olive Oil, Ceramide & Coffee
  • Tightening & Replenishing Face & Neck Cream with Olive Oil, Coffee & Hyaluron
  • Hydrating Hand Cream with Olive Oil & Citrus Extract
  • Refreshing Foot Balm with Chestnut and Mint

This is an $82.00 value package! 


Go check out Estrea!
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