Moments

I have been feeling extremely blessed lately and so proud of my accomplishments thus far in my life. It's very interesting to stop and think and take a long, hard look at your life...more specifically the actual moments in our lives. Sure, the most profound moments (at least for me) are college graduation and the day I got married and eventually the births of my children. However, I'm referring to the small moments that we take for granted, the moments that give us an extra spring in our step, the moments that make our hearts sing!

These are a few of the moments that give me happiness, enjoyment and simply leave me in good spirit...

~When my husband tells me he loves me
~When my parents tell me they are proud of me
~When someone tells me I have pretty handwriting
~When I get a text message
~When the Christmas holiday season approaches
~When I find a long lost friend on Facebook
~When I make a new friend through my blog
~When I find money in my purse that I forgot I had
~When I find a great deal on e-bay
~The first bite of an ice cream cone
~When someone tells me I've made a difference in their lives
~When my husband says "Mmmm" to my cooking
~When I see my Mom or Dad after not seeing them for awhile
~When I have a dream about my grandmother
~When I have a really good hair day
~When I find something vintage or a fabulous antique
~When someone asks me about college when I'm wearing a Baylor sweatshirt
~Having a lazy Sunday
~When someone asks me what perfume I am wearing
~Looking through old photo albums
~Finishing a good book
~When I look at my husband across the room and we smile at each other


I look forward to many more special moments that touch my heart; for, it's those precious times of significance that make our lives worthwhile. It is amazing where we've been, where we are and where we will go.

What do you remember?

Hey everybody! I was just reading my friend, Lindsays blog and I felt inspired to share a couple of photos with you.

Most of you know I married the love of my life last February (I can't believe our anniversary is coming up!!) Alan really is my best friend and everything I could ever want in a husband. When we got married, we had a little slide show of photos at our reception and I want to share a couple of those slide show pictures with you now.





This is a picture of Alan and I both as kids sitting on Santa's lap. Notice our haircuts? haha



This is another picture of Alan and I when we were little kids. Look at our big smiles!



Aren't we just the perfect pair? I sure think so!

It is no wonder that I love the late 70's and 80's because there were so many cool things that I remember about growing up then. I loved watching Punky Brewster and The Facts of Life. I remember loving Duran Duran and Cyndi Lauper. I loved playing with my Cabbage Patch Kid and Barbies in my Strawberry Shortcake bedroom.
I loved doubling my neon colored socks and making friendship pins and wearing jelly shoes. I loved Maybelline Kissing Coolers in Watermelon flavor and pulling my hair back in a banana clip. I could go on and on.

What great memories do you have of growing up?

DALLAS COWBOYS!!!!!

We are getting ready to head out to COWBOYS STADIUM!!! It's Dallas vs. Philadelphia playoff game today. GO COWBOYS!!! Y'all, this stadium is amazing. Even if you don't care anything about football, you are mesmerized by the beauty that is this stadium.

Before we go footballin, we are going to eat at Red Lobster. Am I spoiled or what?

What are y'all doing today?

I Just Have to Say

I am so blessed by all of my wonderful new blog friends. I am just so impressed with my new group of girlfriends. It just seems like we were all meant to meet and share each others lives in some way. The way some of you have embraced me into your group is so very sweet.

As you all probably know, I am at home all the time writing. I am by myself a lot. I am never bored because I love what I do, and maybe one of these days I'll be a published author. Fingers crossed. Anyway, it's just nice to know that you girls are just a click away.

Thank you for being there for me.

I'm a happy camper

Lindsay and Jamie both gave me a Blog Award and I am so excited to be chosen as someone who brings a smile to their sweet faces.

Along with this award, I must list 10 things that make me happy, so here goes nothing...(I will try to upload some pics when I have more time):)

1. My Husband (He is my rock)

2. My Family and Friends (including my awesome blog friends)

3. Writing~ this is my true passion

4. Anything from the 1980's (tv shows, music, toys, stickers, books, etc.)

5. Ribbon- all kinds of ribbon or bows

6. Strawberry Shortcake (new is ok, but I prefer vintage)

7. Stickers and stationery

8. Thrift stores. LOVE, LOVE Thrifting!

9. Blogging

10. HAPPY MAIL!!!!

Thank you Lindsay and Jamie for making my day! Love you!

NEW blog title

Hi everyone. Still trying out new things on my blog. I have a vision of what I want my blog to look like and I'm not sure it's quite there yet. Anyway...It's still the same ole me, just a different blog title. One to suit me a little bit better. I figure since I write books and I definitely get writers block, that this title fits me perfectly! "The Writer's Block"...Welcome to my Neighborhood friends!

I have a confession

You will never believe what I've been doing for the past 30 minutes or so. I'm really embarrassed to tell you the truth. For the past half hour I have been


Watching clips of Solid Gold on You Tube

Most of you probably don't know what Solid Gold is or who the Solid Gold dancers are and that's ok, I'm just showing my age. haha
I used to love, love this show when I was a little girl and you all know I love the 80's music. I just got caught up in it.

I remember really liking that movie "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" with Helen Hunt and Sarah Jessica Parker because it had Dance TV which was similar to Solid Gold.

Oh the 80's, the clothes, the hair, the makeup, the music...What a great time to grow up!

Sorry if y'all think I'm a nerd now.