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So, you guys. Y'all are amazing.

Thank you so so much for the comments on my last post. I realized I'm not comfortable with publishing any personal drama at the moment and might not ever be. I'm normally not a private person (obviously. I keep a public blog for crying out loud) but this is just an issue I need to keep within my own little circle for now. It actually helped to at least type it all out but I don't think I want to talk about it here. My blog is all fluff and sarcasm for the most part (ok, with the occasional complaint about how child doesn't sleep ;) and I'd like to keep it that way.

I'm hopeful that the issue will get better at some point but for now, I'm not going to dwell on it. There are way too many wonderful things in my life to keep worrying about this one situation. Ronnie and I have a great relationship, we have a cozy little house, cars, my job, his school. Everything is GREAT. And to top it all off, we have V. She is literally a little bundle of happiness. And she is growing and learning so so much every day that I feel like I'm missing out when my mind wanders to other worrisome things. I can't continue to do that!

Who would ever want to miss these moments?

Life is good and I intend to keep my focus on that :)

Have a great weekend, y'all. xoxo

The last birthday post, I promise.

After a week of being spoiled, I'm so bummed it's over!! I'm a brat, what can I say. I'm not sure about you but in my world, the actual birthday day is just a starting point right? ;)

So the day after, birthday money in hand, I went shopping during lunch and got sucked into all that is Versona. Do you have one in your area? It's like Charming Charlie's but I think it's a good mix of more of the "older" jewelry and accessories that my mom would like (ha) and a lot of trendy accessories. I was overwhelmed with the jewelry, scarves, shoes, purses, you name it! Super affordable too.

On Friday, my boss took the office to PF Changs for my birthday lunch then that night, Ronnie and I dropped V off with my parents and he took me to Kona Grill (my favorite!!). Good thing I was wearing an old maternity dress that day - I so needed that extra space. ha! I had some of the yummiest sushi AND we split a ginormous red velvet cupcake! The cupcake was ridiculously good and totally on the house for my birthday!

1. Starting Thursday off with crazy haired V! // 2. Shopping on Thursday!
3. Oh the goodness. // 4. Big ass cupcake // 5. Me looking poofy and lip color-less. Oh well. Real life, y'all ;)

Saturday was the birthday party dinner for me and my cousin who was turning 50 on Sunday. For the past 5 years or so we have celebrated our birthdays together with all the ladies in our family and I love that! I'm so grateful for my mom, aunts and cousins. I'd post more of the pics but I look pretty awful in most of them so lucky you, this is all you get ;)

1. my doll baby // 2. my presents!! // 3. me and my cousin, Mandy
4. Mom, tired V and me // 5. Mom made margarita cupcakes for us! // 6. Precious girl
7. Hanging out with cousin Milo // 8. Us with Milo & Amy // 9. V finally met cousin Connor!

Sunday, I shopped again! Ronnie graciously offered to keep the baby (during FOOTBALL, y'all!) and I met up with Kerbi and we went to Ulta and B&BW, then to Orange Leaf for froyo! We spent a long time talking and before we knew it, we'd been out nearly 4 hours! ha. This was my second time hanging out with Kerbi and I had a lot of fun with her! Maybe next time we'll actually take pictures. Afterwards I went home to take V off Ronnie's hands and she and I went to Old Navy and Target. Nope, shopping never gets old :)

Overall, best birthday week ever. And my thoughts on 30 now that it's been nearly a week?

Best age ever. It's like something clicked with me and I'm just completely loving it. So for all of you youngins, don't be nervous about 30, it's awesome!

   

Nails Files - the no name ELF

I have been so spoiled this birthday and I'm super grateful for all the thoughtfulness.

On Tuesday I got home to a pre-birthday gift in the mail sent by one of my bestest blog friends, Christina (go say hi!). This girl and I have so much in common and I know if we lived in the same area, would be at each other's houses all the time, going shopping, having play dates...Oh the fun we would have! I hate that we live so far apart!

The package included all kinds of ELF goodies: a nail file, nail buffer, nail polish remover pads, a cuticle pen and 2 polishes. She also included the prettiest necklace EVER. And you know how she knew I'd love it? She got the idea off of my Pinterest wish list! Such a good idea, right? You're so smart, friend :) Thank you again!!

So for today's Nail Files, I'm trying out one of the polishes she sent!

 

Funniest thing is that these ELF polishes don't have names! I'd seen them before and thought that was so weird! I however thought they were numbered at least. Come to find out, they all have the same number on them. Annoying, right? Oh well.

This one is a brownish taupe and actually looks much darker when painted on. I used two coats. I'm not sure it's a great look for my skin tone but I still really like it and it's matched well with my outfits the past couple days! Ignore my chipped middle finger nail ;)


Comparing outside to inside.

Just some thoughts in my brain

-Can you believe tomorrow is AUGUST? It gets me excited for Fall. Like goosebumps excited. I can't wait to have my house smelling so cinnamon-ey all the time and I can't wait to be able to take Violet out on nightly, breezy walks. I'm getting tingly just typing this.

-It's still hot as shit though and will be for a long while so I really need more summery clothes. I lost 10 lbs. after the pancreatitis debacle and my usual size was already feeling big so now I think I need a size smaller. woohoo! I'm seriously eyeing this dress from Target (in both colors!) and these new tops at Old Navy.

-Which reminds me, don't get an Old Navy credit card unless you have self control and won't buy everything in sight just because you now have the card. Just saying, I know of a girl who's done that.

-I was reaquainted with this song the other day and can't stop listening to it yet again. If you listen in, the actual song starts at 1:30 and is just the best. I catch myself humming it to Violet all the time now <3

-There are just 49 days until my 30th birthday. Happy for the celebration and giftage, sad because I'm leaving behind my 20s. No big deal.

-I'm finally meeting my bloggy friend KERBI tonight!!! There are so few SA bloggers (that I've found at least) so I'm glad to have such a sweet friend nearby and I mean, really nearby. We live like 10 minutes from each other! Tonight we dine on Mexican food and drink margaritas!

-Ronnie always texts me random pictures of V during the day and I got this one yesterday with the message "Twins". Pay no attention to my lovely face, mid talking. But we are kinda twinsies, no?

:)

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Happy Wednesday, guys!! The week is actually flying by for me and I hope it is for you too! Join in the fun over at Jamie's blog and link up too!

I am loving that I finally put together a blog layout I like! It's pretty amateur but I'm so happy with it!

I am loving my new phone case...It's a clear purple and just so so pretty :) It's the little things, y'all ;)

I am loving the semi "cool front" that came in this week. It gave us some relief from the already 90+ degree temps!

I am loving Starbuck's Passion Iced Tea something fierce lately...Maybe it's the warmer temps but I've already had 3 this week. I may have a problem.

I am loving that Fiesta starts this week! It's a 10 day long party here in San Antonio with over 100 events to choose from! There's festivals, parades, tons of different food and drinks and just overall a ton of partying! I go to at least 5 events which is more than enough for me! This time of year is is also kind of like a second Christmas to my mom so she throws a big party at her house after one of the big parades. Good times!



One of the river parades! I love seeing everything so colorful!
{Via}

You'll see a lot of this stuff too. So much fun!

{Via}

Seriously.

{Via}

I am loving my honey so so much. He's been so stressed with school but still finds time to leave me little love notes. I couldn't ask for a better person to share this life with!!

I am loving all of you, my new friends and followers. It's so fun getting comments and e-mailing back and forth with some of you. It seriously makes me so HAPPY!!

So what are you loving this week??



Top 2 Tuesday

I had no idea there were so many link up options for Tuesday! I don't wanna get crazy though so I chose to participate in this one today because music is my favorite topic. This is the first time I'm linking up and you can do the same here!


I actually don't have an Ipod {I know, crazy} but I keep all of my music on my amazing little Android phone. I love that thing so much!!

My #1 song is definitely "Money Grabber" by Fitz & The Tantrums...

I actually posted it here the other day because -shocker- I was listening to it at that time and wanted to share it. Anyway, you could say I am majorly, totally, butt-crazy in love with this band.* The horns really do it for me :) I'm going to see them in Austin on April 19th and I.cannot.freaking.wait!





#2 is "Don't Look Back" by She & Him. I'm sure many of you have heard it but it's one of my faves. I can have this one on repeat all night {before Ronnie would finally kill me!}. The songs are just so unique and her voice is the sweetest! In my dreams, I am Zooey Deschanel :)





And thanks for all the comments on both posts yesterday, y'all are the BEST. I've always been that girl with guy friends so being in the bloggy world now, I have met so many amazing ladies. This makes me super happy :)

Now, to just get through a bit of drama here at work, and I'll get to go home and relax...How's your day been so far??

Happy Tuesday!!

*oh yeah...know where that's from?? :) I think of this phrase every time I'm "in love" with something! ha!

Working on the negativity

I need to be more of an optimist. I'm usually really a little complainey [see previous apartment posts] and after getting a taste of my own medicine lately [dealing with an overly complainer co-worker], I've decided to TRULY focus more on the positives in my life. Which honestly, there's a LOT!

-I have an amazing fiance who I truly consider my best friend.
-My family is sooo supportive and helpful, it's unreal. I love them so much!
-My friends [while I may not have a ton] are flat out awesome and thoughtful.
-I have a job that I actually have fun with!
-I have a roof over my head that includes cable TV, comfy furniture, a fridge full of food, a/c & heat and best of all, I can afford to pay for those things.
-I also have these precious boys - why am I ever upset when I have these lover muffins?!

Sure my list isn't too out of the ordinary but I know there's a lot of people who don't have these things. Like Ronnie always tells me "Why are you complaining when there is nothing truly wrong in your life?" which I know is true but actually need to REMEMBER that more often. One thing helping me with this is getting back into blogging and finding more "blog friends". I discovered some new blogs today and I'm so so excited to get to know the awesome ladies behind them! [and btw, I tried using a blogger app on my droid and accidentally deleted some comments, so I'm sorry if yours is gone. I have no idea what happened!!] 

But that's that. I am determined to be an overall happier person and I'm pretty sure all of your positivity is going to rub off on me! :]