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March 8th, 2010

How Do You Know When Spring Is Coming?

When…

Every day…

For the past week…

I open the back door…

and find THIS waiting for me.

Boston Terrier Puppies

It starts out innocently enough…

I let Miley & Howie out for their morning bathroom break and backyard patrol.

They make the rounds, thoroughly inspecting every square inch of the yard until they’ve made sure no unauthorized visitors have trespassed into their territory during the night.

Boston Terrier Puppies

But at some point… when they think I’m not looking…

They find the Swamp.

Boston Terrier Puppies

You know… that overgrown area of the yard we like to forget about from October to April.

Boston Terrier Puppies

The Swamp is like the Bermuda Triangle for dogs & their toys. It attracts them and sucks them in.

But that’s no problem for Howie.

Boston Terrier Puppies

You have to keep a close eye on the backyard to experience this rare swamp monster sighting.

Boston Terrier Puppies

Miley, of course, is more dainty and attempts to hover over the swamp.

Boston Terrier Puppies

She sticks the landing…

Boston Terrier Puppies

But she misjudged how close that fence was. Doh!

Boston Terrier Puppies

So, when they’re standing at the back door, waiting to be let in, looking post-apocalyptic…

Boston Terrier Puppies

There’s only one thing we can do.

Boston Terrier Puppies

Bath time!

Boston Terrier Puppies

Spring. It’s Miley & Howie’s favorite time of year.

March 4th, 2010

I may be crazy . . .

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Or easily amused…

But seeing this little stack-

my favorite jeans, khakis, cords & cargos…

All washed, folded and ready to wear…

gives me a little thrill.

pants jeans khakis corduroys cargos capris

I keep them all folded and stacked just like this in my closet.

Did you know that for most of high school and all of college…

I never, ever wore pants. And definitely not shorts.

Not khakis. Not black dress slacks. And especially not jeans.

pants jeans khakis corduroys cargos capris

I did own nylon running shorts.

I wore flirty skirts and summery sun dresses. All the time. Every day.
All year long.

I often wonder if people who haven’t seen me since then would be surprised to see me in jeans. I never, ever wore jeans.

pants jeans khakis corduroys cargos capris

I remember one time when I was a teenager

and deep within my “I don’t wear pants” phase

I went to visit my cousin. I looked in her closet, and

no lie

pants jeans khakis corduroys cargos capris

She must’ve had 25 pairs of jeans.

Just jeans. All stacked up.

…I think that’s where it started.

♥♥♥

Tell me… What’s inspiring you today?

XOXO

February 22nd, 2010

Southern Sunny Weekend

Green Mountain Nature Trail - Huntsville, AL - February 2010
Green Mountain Nature Trail - Huntsville, AL - February 2010

Last weekend it snowed on Valentine’s Day.

This weekend the weather was sunny and gorgeous.

On Sunday the high was 68 degrees.

I broke out my summer cargo pants and we took Miley and Howie to the nature trail for an afternoon hike.

Green Mountain Nature Trail - Huntsville, AL - February 2010

The nature trail is always fun-

there’s a huge lake with ducks & geese that walk right up to you…

…a covered bridge…

…and a 2-mile walking trail around the lake.

Green Mountain Nature Trail - Huntsville, AL - February 2010

I took these pictures with my Sony H20. It’s a compact point-and-shoot: a “throw it in my purse just in case I run into Orlando Bloom” camera. I love it for hiking- I mean, the big camera’s great and all- but my favorite lens weighs about 400 lbs. It’s nice to be able to grab the camera out of my pocket real quick- and not have to lug around the entire stock of B&H Photo when we’re out in the middle of the woods and already trying to wrangle two insane canines (yes, I’m talking to you, M&H!).

It has an “Easy” mode, which basically means all I have to do is turn it on and press the button. Ahhh. :)

Green Mountain Nature Trail - Huntsville, AL - February 2010
Green Mountain Nature Trail - Huntsville, AL - February 2010

My sweet Howie and his reflection.

♥♥♥

On Saturday, we lounged. We opened the windows, shared the recliner and watched The Breakfast Club.

And ate spicy nacho popcorn.

How was your weekend?

February 20th, 2010

Wonderful Weekend

Last Saturday, I remember…

Getting up at the crack of dawn. Taking a drive. Seeing the snow- beautiful. Morning shopping at the Summit. Being showered with festive Valentine’s cookies, cupcakes and treats in all the stores- just for shopping. Lunch @ The Cheesecake Factory. Yummy, yummy cheesecake.

(Mouseover this image for a cool effect- click on the numbers that pop up!)

  • 1. Godiva Chocolate Brownie Sundae (Kevin’s)  
  • 2. Layers of cheesecake, fudge cake, & chocolate truffle cream. YUM! :) (Mine!)  
  • ♥ Swearing I’d never eat again.  
  • ♥ More shopping at Brookwood Village.  
  • 3. Being whisked to Godiva and getting to design my own custom 8-piece chocolate collection.  
  • ♥ Eating again.  
  • ♥ More shopping.  
  • 4. Funky, hot pink scarf from Gloss  
  • 5. Painterly Blooms Scarf from LOFT  
  • 6. Loving this bag from Charming Charlie’s  
  • ♥ Happy.  
  • 7. Finding a candle that smells exactly like our favorite ice cream spot.  

Spending the whole day with my sweetie.

All in all, it was a *14 hour* shopping day with my Valentine. I love you baby!

♥♥♥

On Sunday we slept in, and sometime during the middle of the night- it snowed. When we woke up, everywhere we could see was covered in fresh, white powder.

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Kevin went out into the cold and took this picture. I stayed inside in my pajamas. See Miley & Howie? :)

Sunday night, we had reservations for dinner and a movie.

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We had reserved seats for the movie too- no waiting in line! :) We sat in a love seat and saw Valentine’s Day. I loved it. They brought us complimentary chocolate covered strawberries. We ate sweet potato fries during the movie.

boots

I wore these boots.

I want to go back every week. Happy, happy Valentine’s Day ♥

P.S. Remember my Valentine’s Day Surprise from 2008?

XOXO

January 13th, 2010

. . . winter colors . . .

color-scheme

I’ve been so drawn to this colorful palette lately.

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It started with another scarf, of course.

red-yellow

green

They remind me of late winter…

blue

…transitioning into spring.

Do you have a favorite color scheme right now? This is a fun place to play. Share yours with me! ♥

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