Sandra and Curtiss Payne

In a perfect world I would never get behind in blogging, or anything for that matter but guess what?? It's not and life happens.

Back to what's been going on......A Wedding!!!

One of my best friends finally got married!! I could not be even more excited for them. It feels like they have been talking about it for a while and then one day she said "Oh by the way we are getting married next Friday!" We were eating lunch and I about fell out of my chair, and if we hadn't been in the middle of a restaurant I would have screamed.....well I kind of did...but not like I would have if we were some where else.

They decided to get married on 11/11/11 in a low key service at the court house. No friends, no family, just them and their son Adrian. It was so nice!! It was about not only joining the two in marriage but joining the three of them together as a family. I was a little bummed about not being there but knew that it was what they wanted, and I was so happy about it I quickly got over it.

I am so happy for the three of them, and wish Sandra and Curtiss all the happiness in the world.

 

 

 

 

I love you guys!!

Thirty-One Year End Clearance!!!!!

Well my computer ended up in the repair shop for about a week and a half so I am working on getting caught up.

However I wanted to let everyone know about an amazing sale Thirty-One is having. Each year they retire certain items in order to make room for some new and exciting products. There are quiet a few things changing and I am excited about all the new Spring Products!! So here is your chance to stock up on some great items at an awesome low price. Most items are marked down 50% but some are marked down more. If you are like me buy things now and save them trough out the year for birthdays, graduations, or just because!!


Check it all out HERE!

If you have any questions please drop me an email!

semilam(at)gmail(dot)com

I am hoping to get all caught up by New Years, so keep checking because I hosting my first give-a-way!!

Thanksgiving!

Just about every Thanksgiving we spend the day at my parents eating and normally watching football, while planning out our black Friday deals! This year was completely different. Michael was not going to be able to travel back home, so it was just the boys and I. My sister and her family had been invited to some friends for Thanksgiving, so my mom opted not to cook. I was kind of bummed since I love Thanksgiving food, but totally understood not cooking for so few people.

We woke up and spent most of the morning being lazy. We enjoyed a nice breakfast and followed up by catching the Macy's parade. That afternoon we headed to my parents to chill out.

It was nice to just relax and not worry about running around.

My dad's birthday is around Thanksgiving and sometimes it actually falls on Thanksgiving day. This year it happened to land on the Sunday following Thanksgiving. Since we didn't have a typical Thanksgiving meal, we decided to get together Saturday night for dinner and to celebrate his birthday.

I kind of enjoyed it a little better....we had steaks! Yummy!!

After dinner he opened his presents and if you know my dad he LOVES popcorn. I think if it was ever made into a food group by itself he would live on it! So it only seemed fitting for him to have his own pop corn machine. My mom picked up the machine, and we loaded his up with oil, popcorn and flavor salt.

Of course we had to try it out....and it was quite yummy!

Happy Birthday Dad, I love you!!

Thanksgiving lunch with Christian!

The Thursday before Thanksgiving Christian’s school hosted the annual thanksgiving feast during lunch. I remember when I was in elementary school my mom coming and eating lunch with me, and I look forward to it each year with Christian. He looks forward to it as well. Normally I am working and take an little longer lunch and head over, but this year the exterminators were coming to do our yearly treatment at the house so I just took the day off! So Colin was able to join in on the fun! He loves Christian’s school. He points it out every time we pass and the whole morning he kept asking if it was time to go! Lunch was good, as good as school cafeteria food can get. Christian loved having us there, and even showed Colin off!!

 

The only thing about having fun things like this planned at school was he always wants to get checked out afterwards and go home! I don’t blame him, I always did and never was. I normally do, however I had a couple more errands to run and it’s easier and quieter with only 1 child. Plus he was going to recess and watching a movie the rest of the day. I made a deal with him and picked him up in car pool that afternoon, so it was all good!

Yeah, we are still here....

Yep it's holiday time, which means my blogging ends up on the end of my to-do list. A lot has been going on, our anniversary, Thanksgiving, a wedding, and a baby or two, a birthday and of course preparing for Christmas, along with our daily routines there seems to not be enough hours in the day to complete everything. I mean I could get everything done, but I would have to give up sleep, and that's not going to happen! Lets see if I can get caught up before Christmas comes. I can always hope!!

Our Anniversary!!

I honestly can't believe we just celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary!! Time really flies by!! I always envisioned where and what we would be doing for our anniversary and oh my have things changed. I knew we would spend it somewhere tropical. We didn't of course, and honestly that's just fine by me. I am beyond thrilled to actually spend that day together more than being at the beach. We didn't spend our 9th together so it was super important to spend out tenth together, I didn't even care where either. We ended up getting away for a couple of nights just the two of us. Which was SO needed. I know most people are not fully aware of our living situation, one day I would love to elaborate, but for now just know it was great and we enjoyed every minute of it. The boys spent a few days with my parents which they always love. Michael and I were able to spend quality time together, reconnect and even do a little Christmas shopping. I am more in love with him today than I have ever been! The past 10 years have been great, and I am looking forward to the next 50 years!

What I'm Loving....

I thought I’d join in on What I’m Loving today, but with a Thanksgiving theme.

What am I loving today….all the things I am thankful for!

God! He’s amazing, and I am thankful for the relationship I have with him. He never leaves my side, and has gotten me (us) through this past year. I am excited to continue walking with him to our next adventure.

My family! I am thankful for my wonderful and loving husband, who works so hard to provide for us. My two little boys! I can’t imagine my life without them, they bring be so much joy and love it’s hard to explain.

My parents, who are by far the best parents ever. I love seeing their relationship together, and with God and it inspires me to walk the same way. I would have not survived this past year without them and I am so thankful they live only 10 minutes away and I can always pop in on them. My sister, who is also my best friend. She gets me and I get her (well most of the time)! She’s always there for me not matter what!

My friends! They are AMAZING! I love each of them to pieces and they keep me, somewhat, grounded. They don’t judge me, and accept me for who I am. Our health! Being surrounded by stories of people with so many health issues, or illnesses it reminds me to thank God every day for our health, and to never take it for granted.

I could go on and on, I am thankful for everything in my life!

My faith, family, friends, health, jobs, house, food….God is amazing and he gets all the credit, without him we have and are nothing.

I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!

My new adventure!

I have been thinking for a while about doing something on the side to 1) meet new people 2) get some new products on things I love 3) earn a little extra money (if possible). I just couldn't’t figure out what I wanted to do. I’m not a huge make-up person, and I know quite a few people that sell Mary Kay and Avon. I like candles, but not enough to sell them. I don’t have many around the house, and the few I do don’t ever get lit. Come on I have kids. What I do love are bags….all kinds. I stumbled across a “Thirty-one” a couple of years ago and fell in love with it. I honestly didn’t think I would ever be good at selling things, since I’m not a pushy person. I am a very outgoing person, and thought what the hay. Once I finally decided to jump in, it took a few months to actually purchase my kit. (I kind of have high expectations for myself, and when I decide to do something I want to be able to give 100% effort.) Mid-October I ordered it and within a week the huge pink box was sitting at my house! I am so excited about what the company offers, and what my potential could be. I don’t want people to feel obligated to host a party just to purchase something. If you see something you like, let’s just order it. No minimum, and have it mailed right to your door! It’s as easy as that!

I have a Face book page, so click HERE and like it! I will post each months special and any new products.

Click on the link to the side a browse through the catalog on my website.

Got any questions, just shoot me an email! So if you want to have a party, let me know. See something you like and just want to order it, email me!