Weekend Recap

My weekend started off in a cruddy sort of way, but it got much better!

Friday after work I visited our house to check things out and realized we have a new creature living in our house. Ugh! I left there and checked our storage unit and then headed to McDonald's for a Rolo McFlurry. Both drive thru lines were backed out around the building so I headed to Sonic. I tried their new Turtle Sundae Shake and was disappointed. Silly me wasn't thinking it would have chocolate ice cream {yuck} so it got nibbled on and then trashed. I went straight home and caught up on my DVRd shows. {I am so happy to have my DVR back!!}

Doesn't it look tasty?

Saturday got better when I found out Brad got off work early and would be home by 12! We loaded up and went back to our house and he mowed/weeded while I cleaned every nook and cranny of the house. Oddly enough we finished up about the same time. We cleaned up and headed to Tupelo {oh, how I miss living that close to Tupelo/the mall/restaurants/any shopping}. Brad and I started our shopping trips {as usual} at PetSmart. Amos has started taking Glucosamine/Chondroitin vitamins! Next up was the mall. I was on a mission for a dress to wear to Jenessa's wedding and then another dress or cute top to wear to her Girls Night Out. I found neither! :( but I did find a top similar to this one in white and the ruffles were straight, not diagonal; this tank in the brownish/taupe color, and a third top that was white with gray stripes, plus this sweater in the darker fuchsia color! Everything was 1/2 off! :) I gave up on the dress idea and we left the mall. Our next and final stop was Outback. Yum! There's nothing better than their Bloomin' Onion, bread, salad, steak and sweet potato! We left fat and happy and headed home.

Sunday, we skipped church so we could finish up errands for Brad. He needed an "aviation resume" and a 250 word essay {he's applying for an aviation scholarship} before he went back to Arkansas. We finished that up in between watching Swamp People and then headed back to the house to finish spraying Kudzu. We also visited with a friend, and stopped by McDonald's for their Rolo McFlurry! I ended up sharing my McFlurry; honestly, I wasn't that impressed with it. We finished off the night watching way too many episodes of Ice Road Truckers.

Mine looked very similar to this one :)

Brad was on the road by 3:40 this morning headed back to Arkansas. Y'all, I was up from 2:30 {thanks to Amos} to after 4. I'm tired and sleepy! My mom's church is having Vacation Bible School this week so I'll be helping with that. Every day. For 2 or more hours. She owes me.

I wish I had pictures to add, but again, another boring, picture-less post. I'll try to snap a few this week just to keep things alive?! :)

Happy Monday everyone!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

Don't forget to link up today!

This weekend I was forced lucky enough to visit the great Natural State again. If you're keeping count, that is 3 out of 4 weekends in June. Brad didn't have to work Sunday so we drove to West Memphis and ate Cracker Barrel! Yum yum!

 The entire drive there I was telling Brad how I just could.not.wait for my pecan pancakes {even though I was upset at myself for eating so badly the previous week}, BUT they have a new menu with multi grain pancakes so I ordered those instead! I'm loving them! :) This isn't my picture {Brad would have died if I would have whipped out my camera right there in the restaurant}, but that's almost exactly what my plates looked like. I didnt eat it all... don't worry :)

Loving the multi-grain!

  I'm loving my crazy family too. Yes, we all have men in our lives, but they weren't invited :) I'm not sure what we'll do when John Aaron gets older. Ha! :)

 I'm loving this man {and he loves me; he just doesn't show it on camera}and those gosh awful gold aviators with the forehead piece. I promise he doesn't wear those in public. And yes, that's my zebra CD holder... I got it as a gift when I was in high school!

I'm loving my first vanilla malt from Sonic. I've always wanted to try it, but I am SO NOT GOOD at trying new things. I even looked up the difference between a milkshake and a malt {side note: what would I do without Google??}. Someone commented on a thread that it tasted like a Whopper. You got my vote!

Look at the awesome cup it came in :)

 Chloe's recital was Saturday. I left right after it was over and headed west. She did SO well during her songs and her solo. I was so proud of her!! I'm loving that my little Clo-Monster has really grown out of her shell since she started dance.

She thinks she's big stuff! :)

What are you loving? Tell me!

Friday Five

This week's Friday Five will be a tad on the boring side, but I'm posting them anyway!

1. I'm having lunch tomorrow with my "Bunco girls". We used to meet once a month at someone's house to eat and play Bunco. Before long it was more like chatting and a round or two of Bunco. Now we only meet to eat! HA! And chat :) In fact, we haven't all gotten together since last fall. Pretty much everyone in the group is either married or a mom or both or some sort of busy so it's hard for all of us to get together. Tomorrow should be fun since we'll have plenty to talk about :)

2. After lunch, Whitney and I are headed straight to the theater. We've narrowed it down to Bridesmaids or Fast Five. Chick-flick comedy or Vin Diesel? We.cannont.decide. It's Vin, people?! Whit and I both have a love for Vin. What girl doesn't? His voice, his skin, his perfectly bald head... I wont' tell you how long it took me to google pictures of him; just couldn't decide...



3. Brad is hopefully coming in this weekend; if not, then I'll be heading to Arkansas again.

4. Let's hope Brad can come in; our grass is in desperate need of mowing! Other than that, Hinkle is pretty well maintained. Now if only I could keep the apartment clean! :)

5. I hope to fit in my Sweet Saturday this weekend. I've been thinking about another Sonic Double Stuf Oreo blast since it's only here for a limited time, a Rolo McFlurry {never had one}, Jimmy John's ice cream again, or a sno-cone. Maybe Brad can help me decided!

Happy weekend everyone!!

For the Love of Sonic

I really enjoy Sonic's Happy Hour; don't you? :) I normally order water with lemon when I go, but every now and then you just need a drink. Everything tastes better there {I think it has something to do with the ice}! I went grocery shopping on my lunch break and deliberately waited around until 2 to leave the store and head to Sonic. I ordered my first Watermelon Slush and... I love it! I can't believe it took me this long to order it! It is very sweet, but just enough of that watermelon taste!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

This is my first What I'm Loving Wednesday post {and maybe not my last} so hang in there with me until I am somewhat making sense :) HA!

First up... what I'm loving today is... my new Tom's! I have been looking for these for a while now {apparently Ash in a size 6 1/2 to 7 is popular} and I finally got them last week! I wore them Saturday for the first time and loved them. I'm a flip flop kind of gal and these were right up my alley. Now, I want more!

 Next up are these linen drawstring pants... I am really loving these pants, but not loving the price tag :( NY and Co, if you are listening I'd really like you to put them half off ASAP, please and thank you!

 I am loving this new green tank that is on it's way to my doorstep! I tried it on in the store last week, but decided to order if off their website {along with a new swimsuit, but that will NOT be talked about just yet}

 I'm loving the fact that Monday is Memorial Day and I don't have to work!

I'm also loving the fact that we have such brave and courageous men and women risking their lives for us!

Happy Memorial Day!!

 I am loving these Rainbows! I got my first pair in May of 2007 and they are still in great condition. I wear them all the time. They are so comfy. I ran into a shoe store the other day and saw these. Now, I'm trying to save money and be the good wife, but I really want these! We'll have to see...

 I am loving that there is sunshine in the forecast. We have had such nasty weather lately {tornadoes, floods, freakish highs and lows}. We have more nasty weather in the forecast for tonight, but then clear skies until next week!!

 I am loving the Sonic Double Stuf Oreo Blast. It is like eating a tiny piece of Heaven. It's a limited edition so run, don't walk, to your nearest Sonic and try one! {Kayla and I have created Sweet Saturday since we're all into eating healthy the other 6 days. This was my "sweet" treat on Saturday}.  

 I am loving that I'm finally getting to watch this movie tomororw night! I loved the book {and Something Blue} so I can't wait to see the movie. I KNOW that the movie is never as good as the book, but I think it will still be a good movie}.

I think that's about all I can think of for now! I do love my sweet husband and Mr. Amooster, but I'll save those for another day :) Happy Wednesday!!!

Friday Five

I am so happy today is Friday. Thrilled, actually.

1. Brad and I have had a busy week this week. His parents left for vacation on Tuesday so we have been taking care of their Pug, Yoda, their Yorkie, Obie, their three labs, Rip, Sage, and Case, and their horse, Deuce. Every morning, lunch, and after work we go and play with the inside dogs and feed them and let them get some exercise. Then we take care of the outside dogs and Brad handles the horse. It's not a problem since we are over there every day taking Amos- remember, he stays there for doggie daycare?

Brad's parents will be back on Sunday from their vacation to Pigeon Forge and Maggie Valley. I'm so jealous! I bet it's gorgeous there-- especially this fall when the leaves have changed! :)

2. Amos is at the Vet's today. I dropped him off at 7:30 this morning. He is having a little procedure and having his hips x-rayed. Hip problems are an issue with larger dogs like Amos and we thought it would be a great idea for them to xray him now since he will be knocked out now for the surgery. Let's hope he has some great, strong hips! I am supposed to call after 1:00 to check on him and then I can pick him up after work today. I'm sure he'll be super excited to see me after I left him there with those "mean" people that knocked him out and cut him open, not to mention they took his "manhood away" (as the vet so gently put it).

3. Fingers crossed, I should be going on a date tonight with my hubby! We're going to eat at a Chinese restaurant (YUCK) then going to watch a "chick flick". Ha! It's all about compromise. The good news is that the restaurant has great chicken and corn nuggets- not to mention an ice cream bar.

4. I don't have any definite plans this weekend (so far) but I know I'll be doctoring a sick dog. Maybe I should invite Chloe over; she loves to "doctor" on people with items from her doctor's bag. Brad and I might spend some time on the house this weekend. We have a little work to do on the guest room and a few light fixtures that need to be changed. He also wants to fly this weekend and if he goes Saturday then I will be going with him and making him take me to HOBBY LOBBY! They have set out their fall things AND their Christmas things!

5. Today is Sonic day. They're having a burger and shake special (but I don't want to ruin date night), but I'm thinking a cherry limeade and grilled cheese instead.

Have a great weekend! And take a nap this weekend. I heart naps!

Friday Five

I've been mentally taking notes for some random Friday five ideas; guess I should have put them on paper! Let's see...

Friday Five
1. Every Friday a group of ladies and I get together for breakfast. It's sort of our party for surviving the week. We have been doing this for years- as far back as I can remember. Ok, last week we couldn't meet so Brad went to breakfast with me. Remember the Huddle House ordeal? This week he couldn't so I ended up eating breakfast at home- Honey Nut Cheerios to be exact. Anyway, it just doesn't feel like Friday to me! I guess I should have gone somewhere to keep the tradition going...

2. Even if it doesn't feel that way, it IS Friday and it IS payday. I love when those two days coincide together. WOOHOO for me :) Although the mortgage is due Monday. Such a downer. At least I have my paycheck for the weekend!

3. I have a few errands to run on my lunch break. What's new? Hopefully I'll have time to make a stop at Sonic, OR the snow-cone place. It's practically August and I still haven't had one. (Note to self: check cash before leaving.)

4. I have nothing planned for this weekend. Nope; not one thing I am required to do. Although the laundry room is threatening me. I have become close friends with my new pet dust bunnies. They have taken over a few places in my house; but seriously? Who keeps a super clean house?

5. Completely random... after having house guests for 7-10 days I finally got every dish in my house clean. Yay for me! Now that I have every dish in the house clean, I realized I'm missing two bowls. Yes, two. I have NO idea where they are. I thought maybe Brad broke one and tossed it so I wouldn't find out, but two? Who loses two? Weird. Maybe that's what my pet bunnies are eating and drinking out of now. Hmm....

I'm off to lunch. And errands. And hopefully a fattening fast-food lunch. See ya!

Friday Five

5 interesting things about me this week:

1. I've worked in two different cities this week. Oxford and Corinth.

2. I've worked at three different branches this week. Oxford Square, Corinth Main, and Harper Road.

3. It is Friday and I have not had my Friday Sonic drink. Not yet anyway. It's still early.

4. Brad and I had breakfast at Huddle House where I ate way too much and couldn't even hold a drink at lunch. See #3.

5. I discovered (no thanks to Kayla) that Kirkland's has set out some of their Fall/Halloween decorative items already. Now, if only I knew where to put the three things I bought until time to set them out... somewhere that my husband doesn't know about... :)

I have no idea what this weekend holds for me, so I'll let you know when I know. Ha! :)

Friday Five

Friday Five

1. Went to Sonic for my weekly drink- ordered a lemon cream slush- got a lemon cream shake. Not too thrilled they messed up my order, but this is good. It goes on my list of favorites! It's almost too sweet (is that possible?)!

2. Our friend, Pug, from Arkansas is coming in this afternoon. Finally someone can stay in the guest room!! Ok, so Pug always falls asleep in Brad's recliner or on the couch- the man could sleep standing up. At least he'll have the chance to sleep in the guest room.

3. Pug's name isn't "Pug". He got the name because he looks like a Pug! HA! Don't worry, it doesn't bother him. He's had the name for years and he likes it much better than the name his mom gave him-- Sylvester. I call him Sly or Sylvester because he is always picking on me. For example... he sent me this text last night...
I miss you and I really want to see you, but this dumb security guard won't let me in the zoo. Can you escape? I have peanuts! I replied with "funny; you can just sleep in your truck this weekend!" He didn't' find that too funny.

4. Tomorrow morning my mom, sister, niece, grandmother, and I will be going to Memphis! We have a few places we need to go (mall, Hobby Lobby, Old Navy, etc...)

5. I really hope I can convince Brad to grill his famous burgers this weekend. They are SO good.

This is a picture of Pug, his daughter, Haley, and his son, Tyler; it was taken at my wedding. Tyler is such a character. He comes over a lot when Pug comes, but Haley's only been once- and that was for the wedding. She's not big on riding and it's a three hour drive!

I plan on trying out one or two new recipes next week. If they turn out edible I'll post them! Have a great weekend!

Friday Five

Friday Five for this week has me thinking what I want to share. Food is on my brain at the moment- imagine that? I'm always thinking about food. And since we are on the subject (excuse me for using "and" to start a sentence) the annual Slugburger Festival is this weekend. (This was the only info I could find!) Can't wait! We always go on Saturday night with Kenny & Jenessa. It's a tradition we have had since Brad and I started dating. This year we've moved it to tonight (Friday). Brad and I have plans tomorrow- more on that later. Normally we all get slugburgers and sit on the courthouse steps to eat and watch people. The slug fest brings out a variety of people-- some good, others bad. After that Brad and Jenessa ride a few of the rides and Kenny and I walk around. Yes, you read that right- Brad and Jenessa and me and Kenny. See, Kenny and I aren't "ride riding people" but Brad and Jenessa love too-- it all works out well if you ask me.



On to why we had to reschedule-- tomorrow night Brad and I will be meeting our Sunday school class at a family restaurant. We have been trying to get together since Christmas- yes, I know it's July. Afterwards, we plan on going bowling. I'm still processing this. I am terrible at bowling and I'd rather not make a fool out of myself in front of everyone, but I think it might be fun. Although, one girl won't be able to bowl-- she's expecting twin girls in six weeks!! I might keep her company on the bench :)

Sunday should be interesting. Brad and a fellow pilot, Charles, are flying out of Tupelo some time around 8am going to McCrory, AR then flying from there to Tunica, MS, then back to Tupelo. Both guys have their private pilot and they are building their hours for their commercial. Brad has about 70 hours right now and needs 250 to get his commercial. After they get back, Brad then has an appointment with his instructor, Thomas. Brad will be working his instrument rating that afternoon. He basically has to be able to take off and land the plane without seeing outside- only using his instruments. He has these "cool" shades he gets to wear, except his are black.

I plan on doing the regular wife thing this weekend- shopping, grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, etc...

I almost forgot!!

Friday Five- Five Things That Have Happened This Week

1. Tuesday night was our monthly Bunco session. We met at Ashley's house this time... I love her house and she has the cutest little girl, Hallie. I also won "Most Buncos"! Go me!

2. I had to take Amos to the vet's office Wednesday. He has a serious ear infection in his left ear. He has been making weird noises this week- noises I've never heard him make. Noises I would imagine sounds similar to what dinosaurs used to sound like.

3. I bought a CD this week. Quite possibly the first one I've bought in over a year. It's Beyonce- her Sasha Fierce CD. I bought it with the gift card I got for winning at Bunco the other night.

4. I just had my first vanilla Coke from Sonic -- Not quite sure what to think. Either they somehow messed it up or I don't like it. It doesn't taste like vanilla or coke.

5. Hopefully, Brad and I will finish our guest bedroom this weekend. We need to trim out the window, hang the rods, valances, pictures and finish the bedside table. I am so excited about this.
If you've made it this far, I applaud you. I hope you have a great weekend!!

I hope you have a great weekend!!

Friday Five

It's finally Friday...

Quick update: My sweet hubs hung the crown molding in the 2ND bedroom this week and helped me paint the baseboard molding. I hope to get it installed this weekend! I checked around for ideas about the broken window we have and it will be cheaper/easier to just replace the entire window rather than replacing the broken glass. Hopefully that will get worked into the schedule too!

Brad had plans to go to Arkansas this weekend to work on his club-house he has with some of his friends, but he just found out he will be working in town tomorrow.

Now it's time for...

Friday Five
1. I have been wanting sweet tea from Sonic all week long; however I'm also trying to go all week with no caffeine. I made it all week and today I decided I would allow myself ONE drink- my sweet tea from Sonic. I went straight there at lunch, placed my order, and waited. The carhop brought me my drink and I drove off. I took a huge gulp and it was PEACH TEA. I almost spit it out in my car! It's not that bad, but it's definitely not what I wanted!
2. I have weird ears- not sure how to describe them. I have never been able to wear any type of ear piece or ear bud in my left ear; it just doesn't fit comfortably.
3. Not a day goes by that I don't talk to my mom. Most days we talk several times. I wouldn't know what to do if I couldn't...
4. I started back meeting my friend, Mr. Treadmill, this week. Luckily, I got a huge blister on my right heel on Tuesday so I've had to go easy the last two days. :)
5. I'm shopping this weekend; I don't care if I have to drive to Memphis or Tupelo by myself. I'm going. I've been trying for weeks now, but things keep coming up. I need "me" time!

Ok, if you've been patient/bored enough to read through these I hope you have a fantastic weekend!!