What I'm Loving Wednesday

I'm loving the two new pieces of arm candy that my momma bought for me!  They are pink, fabulous and match my watch perfectly!  My mom rocks.

I'm loving the March Sponsor Giveaway that Jordann is hosting this week.  ONE winner takes all of the fabulous prizes.  Go enter here! 

I'm loving my new Temp-Tations travel mug!  This baby holds 2 cups of coffee!!  Another sweet present from my mom!

I'm loving this amazing looking dessert I plan on making soon!

VIA



I'm loving this weather today!!  63 Degrees in March, I'll take it!

I'm loving my new golf ball marker.  Who knew golf could be so blingy!??!? Thanks GTuck!

 
What are you loving today?



Thumbs Up Monday

It's Monday and that means it's time for Thumbs Up Monday!!!

Today, I am giving a Thumb Up to Jordann from Makin Memories of Us for allowing me to participate in her giveaway with her March Sponsors. 

There are 8 fabulous ladies participating and giving away some wonderful prizes.  Check out her blog to enter.  One winner will take all!  

Now get over there and enter to win!

[GurleeGirrl] Friday

Thankfully I've made it through another wonderful week! I love knowing that the weekend is starting, and the idea of getting some downtime.  So excited to sleep in a little.  It's the small things that make me happy.

As usual, I am linking up with  Vicki and Tara for this weeks:

I actually tried a new nail polish brand this week, L.A. Colors.  My daughter received a gift pack of colors for her birthday, so I thought I'd give it a shot. 

I chose the color Palm Tree.  I added and Ulta blue glittery polish on my accent nail and finished off with my new FAVORITE top coat by Sally Hansen.

The LA Color was smooth, however I needed several coats to achieve the coverage I like.  It dries with a matte finish, but the top coat added the gloss I like. 

It has been a rough nail week - I broke 4 - so they look all jacked up.  My hands looks hideous all knicked up too!  It's embarassing to show them off, but I do think it's a fun color, so I wanted to share.

Now, on to some Friday Randomness:

• I'm extremely excited to be going to see one of my favorite performers of all time - Rick Springfield!!!  Best of all, I won the tickets - so it's a free night out!  I know Rick Springfield is so 1984, but I think that's why I love him so much.  I remember my dad buying his cassette tape for me and dancing around my bedroom.  Everytime I hear one of those songs, I feel like a littel girl again.  I'm really looking forward to hearing this song:

• I plan on visiting the golf dome again this weekend.  I love that each week I'm improving and actually feel like I'm beginning to get this whole golfing thing down.
• This is the first weekend in a long time that I haven't had a kids sport function to attend.  As much as I enjoy them, I'm glad we are getting a break before baseball starts up.  I think everyone needs a rest.
• So glad to be getting my hair done this weekend!!! Jenny Jenny is going to have fun with this mane.  It's out of control.
• I won the weigh-in again this week against my co-worker.  Only one more week to go.  Hopefully I can pull off a good final week and run away with the top prize of $200!
• Bought my ticket for opening night of The Hunger Games.  CAN NOT WAIT!

Have a great weekend!

February Photo A Day Challenge

I decided to give blogger FatMumSlim's February Photo A Day Challenge a try.  I found it difficult to stay on track - especially on the weekends.  For some reason I just shut down on weekends.  Here is what I came up with for each day:

MY VIEW TODAY

WORDS

HANDS

DINNER



BUTTON

SUN

FRONT DOOR



SELF PORTRAIT



MAKES ME HAPPY

INSIDE MY CLOSET

BLUE



HEART



PHONE

SOMETHING NEW



TIME



DRINK

SOMETHING I HATE TO DO

HANDWRITING

FAVE PHOTO OF ME

WHERE I WORK



MY SHOES

INSIDE MY BATHROOM CABINET



GREEN



NIGHT

SOMETHING I ATE



MONEY

SOMETHING I'M LISTENING TO

There you have it, my February Photos.  How do you think I did?  Do you have a favorite photo?  Most of these were taken through Instagram, so I had a lot of fun playing with the different finishes. 

Of course I will also be participating in the March Challenge. 

I'll try posting these weekly, which should give me motivation to stay on track!



Sometimes and Always

It's Tuesday and that means I'm linking up with Megan for another round of:

Sometimes I see pictures of me and think OMG when did I get all of those wrinkles?  

Always remember they aren't wrinkles, they are my laugh lines because I'm always smiling!

Sometimes I want a Shamrock Shake from McDonald's, after all they are only here for a limited time....

Always remind myself that I'm doing so good on my diet, and drinking one would set me too far back!  Plus, I've been dairy free for almost 2 months.

Sometimes I say I'm  going to take a break from my phone games.

Always end up finishing every move before I go to bed! 

Sometimes I wish I could just stay in bed all day.

Always get my lazy butt up and moving.  I never want to waste a day when I'm feeling good.

Sometimes I get tired and know I should go to bed.

Always find something on Lifetime or WE TV and stay up too late.

Go and visit Megan's blog to check out the other link-uppers!

Thumbs Up Monday

Happy Monday to everyone!!!  And since it's Monday, that means it's time for Thumbs Up Monday.

I will start.  This week I'm giving a thumbs up to my daughter's volleyball team - Sting.  The girls participated in their first (and only) tournament this past Saturday.  Our team has struggled all season having only 1 win in 18 games.  Of the 18 game, we would be close, but never could pull off the win.  So, going into this tournament, I was nervous for them, especially since they were down to 6 girls (from 10) and our 2 best girls were missing.  However, we (the parents) were beyond amazed at their performance.  Our team started off with a loss, but then our second match ended in a VICTORY!  The next thing I know, we were winning game after game.  Some were close (within 2 points) and some we just ran away with.  In the end, due to total point scoring, which I still do not fully understand, we played for 3rd/4th place.  I am so proud of them for working together and playing their best through 12 games.  It was an exciting day!  I was proud to be a part of it, even if it was just from the sideline.  Way to go Sting!

     
Next up this week is Chrissy. 

I know that she is just as proud of the girls as I am, since she was their Coach this season, but Chrissy is also giving a thumb up to a fun night of prospecting leads for work instead of going to bowling (I think my girl was insane for staying home and working) and for discovering the awesomeness of Eastbound and Down*!

(*Chrissy wanted to clarify in case her boss ever reads this - she was not watching Eastbound and Down while doing work, these were two separate events.) 

And finally, GTuck is back with a thumb up too.

GTuck is giving me, GurleeGirrl, a thumb up today for improving my golf skills.  We went to the dome again this weekend, and I improved over last week.  I was able to hit the ball off the tee with my 5-iron and hit the rear of the dome.  He was so proud.  You have to understand that last year I was NOT able to hit the ball, pretty much at all.  I would swing and miss 90% of the time and hit the ball 5 feet the other 10%.  He is amazed at my improvement. 

What good thing are you giving a thumb up to this week?
   

[Gurlee]Girrl Friday

I am participating in the Erin Gallagher Gem Bar Design Giveaway that Lisa from Stiletto's and Diaper Bags is hosting.  Could you please go and "Like" my design on her Facebook page.  Pretty, Pretty Please! I would love to win this GurleeGirrl a new piece of jewelry!

Now that I got the begging out of the way, on to the real stuff!

 
I was daring again with my color choice this week.  I found a couple of clearance polishes at Target, and I could not resist.  So this weeks winner was:

 Sally Hansen Nailgrowth Miracle - Fearless Fog

Last week some of you may remember that I  complained about my Seche Vite top coat thickening up.  During my Target trip I also bought the Sally Hansen Nailgrowth Miracle in Clear.  I am so glad I did!  I painted my nails Sunday morning, it is now Friday, and they still look great!  If you are looking  for a new top coat, give it a shot!

Remember to go to Vicki's blog HERE or Tara's HERE to check out some other fabulous nails. 

Now, on to some randomness:

• I actually made it to the golf dome this past weekend, and as predicted, I did pretty darn good (for me).  I was actually making contact with the ball, and a few times hit the target on the back of the dome wall!! Not that I was trying to, but it happend still!

• Tomorrow is Ashley's volleyball tournament.  This lucky mom gets to be there at 8:00am to watch their team compete for placement, with the last game starting at 10:45am.  That is A LOT of volleyball. GO STING!!!
• I recently have gotten myself a pen pal. As Mary Kay would say, she is my partner in crime.  I am totally enjoying getting to know her.  I already wrote her my first letter, on my new awesome Elvis paper.  She is super sweet and is an incredibly talented young lady! Like REALLY talented. Go say hello to Mary Kay!
• I ordered my team new bowling shirts today!  I'm so excited - these are the real deal with our names embroidered on them and everything.  BUT - the boys would not let me get PINK.  I'm so sad.  We settled on Royal Blue.  No amount of begging could sway them.  They suck.
• In other bowling news, I had my best series of the session last night.  It was awesome.

• Colton had his first ever Paczki on Tuesday (don't worry I didn't eat one).  He was NOT a fan.  Neither am I.

• We were supposed to get a "major" snow storm overnight.  However, when I woke up, it was less than an inch.  I was happy.  Look how pretty it was at my house today.
   
   

• I wish the radio station would stop playing crap music all day and play something I want to hear.  Is that too much to ask? 
   
• I know I mentioned this before, but I'm really addicted to Trader Joe's Almond Butter.  I need an intervention. 
   

• I got to go out to lunch today - Mongolian BBQ - I'm super full and super happy.

• Don't forget to go and vote for me!

Hope you all have a great weekend!