% question friday... a tad bit late!

1. What is one thing you miss the most about childhood?
I would have to say the "carefree-ness" (if that is a word). No bills, no career, no major stress. not that i realized it at that point, but my life was fun and easy~breazy

2. Are you still friends with your friends from high school?
actually yes. we have "DIVA Reunions" ever so often. We also get together for all the major events in life... marriage, babies, divorce, death of a family member. When it boils down, we always end up together

3. Is there a catch phrase, cliche, or word that just drives you bonkers every time you hear it?

"mmmmmmmm bye bye"!!! and you're probably asking yourself what the hell is she talking about. But i'm from Texas and it seems that southern drawl also effects people hanging up their phone. so the next time someone hangs up listen out for the "mmmmmmmmmm bye bye" or the quick and sneaky "mmm bye" instead of good bye and you know they are a Texan.


4. What is one thing that you think symbolizes America...besides "Old Glory"?
i would say the white house or Washington monument. When i was little we went to DC for the 4th of July. the minute i see one of those buildings, i can imagine the fireworks and "I'm proud to be an American" playing in the background

5. What are your 4th of July weekend plans?

Well we are supposed to go to the lake with some of our extended family, and watch the fireworks and bbq. but seeing that we have had rain all day everyday thanks to Alexander, we aren't so sure about that anymore. but i hope so because the last time we went out there it was just gorgeous!

~ so whats your five

Lani, Tigers, and Bears oh my.....

So my child is that kid.. you know the one that growls at people... LOL!!!

Just watch ....

a tuesday wednesday duo!!!

ok ao i hadnt had a chance to post these so i thought i would do a colabo for  post it note tuesday and  wishful wednesday

'I wish' .... I had Macy's as my personal closet and could shop from it daily.

Macy's truly holds a special place in my heart.

I remember my Grandma taking me shopping as a child and telling me i could buy anything that i want, and i bought a white rbbit fur coat.. (yes , in texas. i was a southern diva in training) 

 

It was my first credit card.

I bought my wedding reception dress there

I danced in the parade in high school...

And no matter the occasion i know i can always find something to wear at macys.  Whether it be shoes, clothes, makeup, accessories. i love that little red star!!!

Uncle B

Sean's brother Brian has been staying with us for the past 2 weeks, while he has been in between sessions at Art School. It has been such a joy having him and he has literally gotten the ball rolling on many of our partially done tasks...

 (he was fixing the lights in the yard when it started to rain, so he just got an umbrella and kept on)

(also notice the mail box and the nice green grass, yeah he did that too)

and although Lani was a little suspicious of him at first...

they are best buds now!!!

 I'm starting to think we should change his name Super Uncle. 

He has played the role of a brother, a friend, an uncle, a comedian, a protector, a confidant, a mediator, a babysitter, a repair man, and everything we never knew we needed in our home right now!

We will really miss him when he moves into his new place, but are glad to know that he will only be a phone call away! 

Love you~ Sean Ashley and Lani!!!

Wishful Wednesday ....Lost

'I wish' .... I hadn't lost my mind.....

Ok so maybe it isnt completely lost, but it is a bit dishoveled. 

I mean when i was pregnant i heard about pregnancy brain, but no one told me that it never really returns to normal. To my defense, I no longer put random things in the refrigerator (i.e. the phone). But i will walk to the kitchen or bedroom numerous times with no idea of what i went to the room for.

So what have you lost?

1. What is your favorite thing about summertime?
Grilling with the fam and cocktails on the patio! their is nothing better than hanging on a patio with your friends and family, laughing, talking, and relaxing

2. What is your ideal retirement location (if money didn't matter)?
Honestly, a house on lake Nacogdoches.  wth... i know, but i absolutely love the country.  small time life is so easy and relaxed. I would love to have a cabin style house, with lots of land around it, and the back yard facing the lake! 


3. Do you live in the same town you grew up in?
I can do you one better. I live in the same house that i grew up in (for the most part)  My parents lived here from the time i was in 3rd grade until 7th grade.  The rented the house out after we moved out, and when i graduated from college and began teaching i bought it! In fact Lani's nursery is my old room!


4. What nervous habit did you have as a child that you kicked to the curb before becoming an adult?
I had a stutter. sometimes when i'm nervous, and talk too fast, it comes back. 

5. What is the most embarrassing thing that happened to you while on the job?
My first year teaching i was teaching a lesson on the Doppler effect (how sounds get louder the closer they get and softer the further the get).  My example was a fire truck.  So remember that stutter, well sometimes i juxtapose words too.  So instead of fire truck i said  tire @#$@!!! i couldn't even continue because i was so embarrassed and the kids were laughing so hard.  I had to step out of the room for a second just to gather my composure again.  needless to say i was very careful when i said fire truck for the rest of the day

HUNKA~HUNKA~BURNING~LOVE!!!!

So Sean has to work fathers day so we celebrated this weekend!!!

I wasn't sure what to get him, so i just asked, and this is what he asked for....

So I was super excited when i found one "mistakenly" marked $300 off of the regular price. So i bought it  right away, only to find out it was marked correctly, and all the other ones were marked wrong.  I haven't yet broken the news to him.  But despite the discrepancy,  its still an awesome grill. It has a rotisserie and a smoker. 

We also got all the tools so he could feel like a real cook! He grilled his first meal on Sunday, while we watched the Lakers game.  I meant to take pics, but totally forgot.  I will have to take some next time. Maybe we will grill again when his fam comes to visit.