Lil' Lo

I colored little Lo Lo's hair. Actually, this littlest sister of mine isn't so little anymore. She'll be 16 in just a few months!

Lo struck a deal with Ma awhile back that she wouldn't color her hair until she's 16, silly girl. Fortunately, she snagged the lead in Aida, and needed to portray an African-American, so darker she went! Isn't she a catch?

Mom's Birfday Dinner

The family gathered in Elk Ridge. We celebrated Sue's birthday. There was food. There was fun. We enjoyed each other's company. We dined on Jaley's pasta. We munched (hate that word) Mally's salad. We oooed and aahhhed over my rolls (I don't cook/bake/make). We love our mother.

Beautiful Mom and beautiful cake


I actually didn't make these rolls!

Being so happy.

We love you Mom, and feel honored to be able to celebrate with you!

Wedding Wear

Hells is tying the knot May 9th, and as favorite sister #1 (sarcasm), I am naturally a part of the wedding party. The other non-favorites and myself were ordered to find a gray dress and purple shoes. So, we five girls began our search. After weeks of searching, and discussing with the sisters, I found this little number pictured below.

The night I bought it online I called Haley and excitedly told her I'd found a dress! Conversation goes as follows... (Pre-story: Megan had found a dress as well but REFUSED to say where from. She didn't want the other sisters buying the same one. Seriously, refused. Like I'd buy the same one, we're 'posed to look different!)

Cat: I found a dress! And I love it!

Hells: Oh good, where from?

C: This random store online that I just found out about, Shabby Apple!

H: ....(pause)...Are you serious?

C: ....(pause)...yes, why?

H: Was it the only gray one on that site?

C: Yeah, it was so weird, it was listed with the black dresses, I feel so lucky!

H: That's the exact dress Megan bought.

C: (insta-depression)...but, but...but I look cute in it! I refuse to send it back!

H: Oh, I don't care if you wear the same dress, but Megan will be MAD!

So, Megan...all this time I've had my dress, I knew it was the same as yours, and jumped for joy when I found out you returned yours. Yipee skipee!

The search for purple shoes was much harder, and I blame it on the cank's (bless my dear grandmother). I was lucky enough to come across these little wonders listed below, and although the suede may not be entirely appropriate for a May wedding, they flatter my legs a bit better than others may. Naturally, I purchased them in deep purple.


All in all, it was a rather haneous task, but I feel as if I may have succeeded! However, only the photos from May 9th will tell...

Aaaawwwwwwnery

Yes, I know, I spelled that wrong. Today I'm ornery, and everything bugs me. Having a bad day.

The Source

I have an incredibly creative sissiter, MegRomo, whom you may all thank for my adorable, colorful, comical-at-times headers. At first, she was quite modest of her talents, and kept her special blog hidden, but she's now opened it up for public viewing! For a nominal fee she can create 4-6 headers for you, I suggest everyone takes a look!

www.knuckleheaders.blogspot.com

Add Yourself a 3rd Column

Fine Meg-Co, here you go! Love ya!

Here is the site I used to help me add a third column. I tried many others beforehand by googling "third column to blogger", and this was the most helpful. Comment on this post if you have any questions!

Product of the Week

Three words for you: A-maz-ing. My sissy Mal-Pal turned me onto Bare Escentuals make-up, and I've been impressed with it since day one. My skin is very dry though, and I found that by the end of the day with all the powder on my skin (concealer, summer bisque, foundation, and warmth), it was still quite dry. So friend-Whitney introduced me to Skin Rev-er Upper, for prep! It's seriously awesome, don't tell me how it works because I don't care. It just does.

5, 6, 7, 8

Late night practice + work all day + sweatiness = ugly raccoon eyes

Girls Night!

Friday night I headed up to Salt Lake with Lindey, two girls from dance (Tianne and Amy) and AliCat. We decided it was high time for a girls night, NO BOYS ALLOWED! Thanks to Amy's built-in-babysitting-daughter, Brit, no kids allowed either! We chose to eat at the Melting Pot because it's...duh, AMAZING.

Just my new shades...

Ali, me, Lindey, Tianne and Amy

Amy and Tianne. These girls are a blast! We dance together, and their friendship makes dance so much more enjoyable!

Everyone minus Amy (photog-taker).
Sparkling juice, not Wine.

I'm really glad we girls got together to play, and we'll definitely be doing it again! Especially since we were given free cheese and dessert from the manager, due to our bratty waiter.

NEWS! I TRULY saw Tony Parker outside of the Melting Pot. I doubted myself at first...why would he be walking around outside after the game? Answer: they lost! He needed time alone to meditate.

He looked quite a bit shorter than the other players he was with, but Tadd told me after that he's actually not much taller than him, so it WAS him! Of course I chased him down the street in Amy's car (she was inside tattling on our biotch waiter to the manager), and yelled "Tony!" out the car window.

I was completely star struck, and can't stop hitting myself for not taking a picture or getting his autograph!

Frustrated (apparently today is a day of emotions)

I really, really want a column of Page Elements on the left hand side of my page, but I can't figure it out! I've copied my sister's HTML, and it still won't let me drag Page Elements over there. After changing the HTML my fonts exploded into ginormous size, ugh! HELP!

***I FIGURED IT OUT!***

Depressed

It is a sad day indeed when I can twist all my hair up with just one single bobby pin.

Etsy Eye Candy

Etsy - Your place to buy & sell all things handmade

I have a new favorite website to browse. I'm not a crafty person, and don't wish to become one. I, however, do admire others that can pull off craft creations, and not the tacky crafts, anyone can do that. I've selected a few homemade items that I desperately want for one reason or another.

Bice Designs

A little spin on the classic copper star many a housewife displays in their home. I think I'd like this in my kitchen.

Bice Designs
Hate this if you'd like, but I want it so bad! Imagine how cute this little piggy would be perched on my ladder shelf!

Kira Ferrer
I think I'd wear this everyday. It's so dainty and pretty, just like me. (Sarcasm issued)

These are my three fave today, and I'm sure I'll be posting more lata.

Mamasita!

Happy Birthday Mommy! Today is my mother's birthday. I love her so very much, but I don't think I tell her that enough. I really admire her for so many things, and hope I can be half the wife and mother she is one day.


My mom and dad are so cute, and I've mentioned in a previous post how fun it is to see them spend time together now that they have the time!

Growing up, my dad traveled A LOT. He worked really hard to support the family, which often meant business trips. I never, ever heard my mother complain, or ask my dad to stay home and help out with the kids. I can't even imagine how hard it was to take care of six girls without someone constantly there to assist. My mom was a very hands on parent, and I feel that we learned a lot from her!

I just think Sue-Sue looks so cute in this pic. Smiling so happily, while the rest of us are completely A.D.D.

I can't wait to have my own kids, and see them L-O-V-E their Gamma Sue. She and Jack are hilarious together, and they are so goofy!

All us girls are so lucky to have such a fun mom. When I was just a wee child, and into my teenage years, I wasn't very close with my mom. I now watch my younger sisters develop a very special bond with my mom, and feel bad that I missed out on those years. Luckily because of my mom's coolness, my surly teenage attitude hasn't destroyed our relationship, and we are very close now! I feel like I can go to her for anything, and she's always very supportive!

How many of you mothers could raise six girls and remain sane? Answer me that...

Another totally rad thing about my mom, she's let her gray hair grow it, and she rocks it like nobody I've ever seen!

I love you Mom, and hope you have a splendid b-day!

Home Sweet Home

Many a family member mentions that they've never seen our new apartment, and due to the fact that Tadd and I both have two jobs, and he's in school, we're never around to host guests. Below is the next best thing; pictures! And so begins the grand tour...

Warning: Do not expect glamour, you will find none.

Our creepy stairway, which is how we get to our second floor apartment. Weird, I know. Creepiest part of the stairway...the light has a sensor on it, and doesn't turn on until you're at the top of the stairs. Very scary at night.

Our door WITH doorbell!

The view from the front room, and where you will find us every night. I still need Mal Pal to paint me a canvas orange to hang under the other picture.

My attempt at decorating.

Another view from the front door, to your left.

Standing from the entrance of the kitchen. You can thank Tadd for the lovely color of the walls. He slaved. All I did was tape, for the most part. Tysen helped too, she chose the paint color first!

You'll never guess what happens here! Lots of ZZZ's. We're not special enough to have a headboard. Three years of marriage, and we just don't find it a necessity.

TWO closets! This is possibly my favorite part of the apartment, separation! Although Tadd shares part of his closet with me...

View from the bedroom door. Selling point on the apartment: Washer and Dryer Included. I need a cute white cabinent or something to hang on the wall. Ideas? Cheap ideas.

View from the shower. I'm clothed.

Pink and brown color scheme; Tadd's idea.

We love the cabinent space, and dislike the cabinent color.


'Nother view.

Oh, another! Notice my Scentsy warmer, Tara! I believe I was burning Lemon Lavender.

Here is my favorite item of furniture, by far! We bought this dresser from Petenmarie for $40! I followed in my mother's footsteps and repurposed the dresser. It now holds odds and ends that I'd prefer didn't clutter the apartment elsewhere.

So there you have it! Hope you enjoyed your stay!

Voila!

I never knew I was so gifted until now.

We are turly artists. After seeing my masterpiece I treated myself to a Baked Apple Caramel Apple from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

Mine is the mug, Tadd's is the glass

Grandpa Big Ard

Last Monday was Tadd's grandpa's birthday. Everyone calls him Big Ard, and he's the best. Tadd was actually named after him; Tadd Arden Cox. Tadd's aunt is married to a Covey, and she had Grandma and Grandpa Covey's indoor pool that week, so the whole family got together to party!

I took a tour of the Covey home, and felt very depressed about my one bedroom apartment. Ok, not really. The indoor pool was awesome as well! Thanks for hosting the night, Geri! We love this guy, and hope he had a wonderful 88th birthday!

He almost got them all with one breath!

Griff and I chillin' by the pool.

I felt really artistic and talented after taking this photo. Go macros!

Sisters - I realize these are, once again, pictures of other people's children. Please get over it.

Goal

I love to shop. My shopping habits are a little out of control right now. Not as bad as they were a few years ago, Mom n' Dad, but still not healthy.

I have set a goal not to purchase any item of clothing (including accessories, shoes, etc) for one month. I made this goal on March 19th. It's almost been ten days, and I've done really well! But question...does buying a much needed sports bra to work out in count? I say it doesn't. If you compare that to other reasons I shop, it's warranted.

Maybe I should rephrase that first sentence. I love to spend. It's bad. I like to pay bills because I feel like I'm buying something! That's disturbing...

Happy #1!

This little girl is my somewhat adopted niece, Cora. I'm a titch obsessed with this little girl, and wish I could see her more often. She is the daughter of Petenmarie Stott, basically family. Happy 1st birthday Cora!

Cora and stuffed monkey, Gretta

Bluest eyes!

Such a fun, adorable little girl.

(Sorry Pete, don't hate me...I stole these pics from your Flikr account.)

Dear Whitty

One year ago today a friend of mine passed away. Whitney and I weren't BEST friends, but we were friends, nonetheless. Everyone was Whitney's friend, and everyone felt special around her. She had a gift of complimenting everyone on just about anything, and I swear to you it was always sincere. Whitney was the most selfless, compassionate passion I have ever known, with the biggest heart. She is missed sorely, but I'm happy to say I have many happy, fun memories of her to hold on to.

We miss you Whitney, and think of you all the time!

Color Me Mine, Not Yours!

Tadd and I ventured out to Riverwoods on Saturday with some friends, and colored me mine! I chose to paint a big mug, and here's why. I'm pretty sure I'll feel like I'm sitting in Central Perk with my friends Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Ross, Chandler and Joey when I drink from it. They are real to me, and don't try to convince me otherwise. Tadd painted what we think might be a Mojito glass. How useful.

Ashley and Ryan, CMM pros

The newlyweds Scott and Kristen

Ignore my sick hair, I believe it was 5 day hair. I'm now on 7 day today. :) But check out the husband's cute smile!

I can't wait to go pick up our creations! I'll be sure to post pics.

Complaint

My blog is possessed. Look to the right and scroll down. You will see two categories. Family's Blogs, and Friend's Blogs. I SWEAR to you that I typed those up with an apostrophe, and what does it look like now? Quotation marks! It morphed into this after a few weeks, and I'm so bugged!