Whats in a name?

Ok ladies. I have a mission for you...

I want a new blog name, and I need some major suggestions! I'm at a lost! My friend Mark told me I need to change it to "Puttin' up with the Pairs" hahah! Apparently he finds my life to be like an annoying reality show ha! So, if you have any suggestions, please let me know! I'm going to try and do a blog makeover this weekend. It has been a long time since I've changed the background or done anything at all!

I hope y'all have a fabulous weekend!

Hola!

Yesterday I spent the whole day thinking it was Wednesday, and today I spent the whole day thinking it was Thursday. Needless to say, I'm not too happy about tomorrow not being Friday.

For the last few days, I've been letting our two dogs stay inside so they can keep cool. This is never a smart decision, so I don't know why we always do this to ourselves. This was what I came home to today....

Not only did he get in the trash can, but he also decided to get things off the shelves. When I say "he," I'm talking about Jake (the big, yellow lab). I know Jake is the culprit...he always is. So, not only did he eat garbage from the trash can, but he also managed to eat ziploc bags, a roll of aluminum foil, a loaf of bread, a pack of tortillas, and box of splenda.
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After I got all of that taken care of, Presley thought it would be a good idea to poop in her Cinderella panties. AFTER I asked her if she needed to poop in the potty. While we're on the potty topic, she has been doing a great job. Prior to tonight, she's been pooping in the potty a lot! She rarely has any accidents in her pull ups and big girl panties, too! We're on our way!

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Other than that, not much is going on. I start school in a week and a half :( NOT looking forward to it, but what can you do? I havent gotten the first project done that I hoped to do before school started back up. I did have a chance to do some crafty stuff last weekend. My 3rd cousin and his wife had a little boy, and she asked me to paint a canvas for his newborn pics, but I decided to throw in a picture frame, too...

She sent me a pic of his bedding, and it ended up matching perfectly. She was so excited! Its been a long time since I've done some of my crafts. Its just not as fun when every time you turn around, someone else is doing the same stuff you do ha! Luckily I only do it for fun and for people I love...and not for business!

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Anyway... last, but definitely not least, some pics from my little sweet P!

Have a great day tomorrow!

Quick Update:

Clinton has decided to stop working for his dad after 10 years! He is going to work for a landscape architect, and we're both extremely excited about it! This guy has been offering Clinton a job for about 3 years, but it never felt like the right time to go. Well, apparently it was meant to be when he asked again last week. It was a tough decision to make, but we both believe it's the right one. So wish us luck!

Top Two Tuesday...Dates

This weeks topic...top 2 dates!!

First of all, I have a huge shocker here....I will not be uploading any pics to this post. Crazy, I know. Truth is, I dont even have pics from my favorite dates with Clinton. They always seem to happen when you least expect it and of course you don't have your camera on you. AND both were pretty long ago...before the days of uploading every pic to your laptop.
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The best date Clinton and I have ever had was definitely our engagement night. He came and picked me up, drove my to one of my dad's farms...blindfolded...put me on the back of a four wheeler...blind folded....and drove me to the back of the farm where there was a lake. As we got close to it, he took off my blindfold and I could see all these flames through the trees...I teased him that I felt like we were on Survivor haha. The sun was setting and the sky was almost purple like. When we got back there, there was a table set up with candles, plates, wine glasses...the works. There were tiki torches all around, a firepit...it was breath taking. Then he cooked some steaks with a grill he brought, had all the sides already prepared. It was wonderful!

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The worst part of the date is that I fully expected to get proposed to, and at 10:30....about 3 hours after we got there...he still had not done it. I was getting so disappointed and really mad at myself for getting all worked up. Then I just started laughing because Leigh Anne and I had sincerely thought he was proposing that night, and here we were at 10:30 cleaning up all the food, dishes, putting out the fire, etc. Clinton turned around to ask me why I was laughing and I told him that LA was convinced he was proposing, and that I thought he was, too. When I turned around, he was down on one knee :)

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My fave thing about the whole deal is that he got his little brother one of his bf's at the time, to set up everything while he was at work. He drew them a map of how to get back there, and even had a diagram of how to set up the table, where to dig the fire pit...everything. I loved that he put so much thought and effort into planning it. I still have both drawings, too :)

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My second favorite date was when he took me to Paulettes for our 1st Valentines Day. His friend (the one that helped set up our engagement dinner) suggested it because it was suppose to be the most romantic place to eat in Memphis. It was only about $75 for 2 people...no biggie. So we get there...at 10:30 at night bc that was the only reservation still available...to find that they have a set menu and its about $60 a person. And to make matters worse, they were so busy that we were stuck in the back of the restaurant that was 1) not pretty, and 2) not romantic. Neither of us were impressed with the food or the atmosphere either. SO why was this one of my favorite dates then??? Because the way this turned out was just so typical of us. We are not the "fine dining" kind of people, and whenever we try, it always blows up in our face. We spent $150 on a meal that wasn't even worth it, and we both learned that its not the nice restaurants that make a date special...its the company.

One word....Struggling

That pretty much sums up my day today. I don't really know why, when, or why it started.

Well, ok I do. This morning I had two crying sessions on the way to work. It's only fair that I preface this by saying that PMS is rearing its ugly little head, so I imagine its playing a teeny-tiny roll in my roller coaster of emotions. Either way...back to my two crying sessions.

First of all, I woke up in a cranky mood this morning. Did NOT want to go to work, or face this day period. However, I do my thing, get Pres ready, and jump in the car to drive. For some crazy reason, I decided to pop in a Kenney Chesney cd this morning. I NEVER listen to country music. I like it and all...well some....but I just don't care to sit and listen to it. EVER. Well I put in his CD this morning and I seriously haven't listened to it in ages.

The first song...."There Goes My Life." Know that one? Its from a guys perspective and he finds out he's going to be a daddy. He thinks his life and dreams are basically over now that he's going to have a child, but then he falls in love with his little girl and its all over from there! Of course, this hits home with me just thinking about Presley and all. Here were the tear-jerker moments...

" A couple years of up all night and a few thousand diapers later

That mistake he thought he made covers up the refrigerator

Oh yeah...he loves that little girl.

Momma's waiting to tuck her in,

As she stumbles up those stairs.

She smiles back at him dragging that teddy bear.
Sleep tight, blue eyes and bouncin' curls.

Chorus:
There goes my life.

There goes my future, my everything.

I love you, daddy good-night.

There goes my Life.

She had that Honda loaded down.

With Abercrombie clothes and 15 pairs of shoes.. and his American Express.

He checked the oil and slammed the hood, said your good to go.

She hugged them both...and headed off, to the West Coast.

Chorus:
And he cried,

There goes my life.

There goes my future, my everything.

I love you.

Baby good-bye.

Good Lord it makes me cry just reading it! If y'all think this is bad...you should've seen me the other day. Presley's glo-worm plays "Cannon in D" and I was thinking about how much I loved that song. THEN I started thinking about how one day she might be walking down the aisle to the same song, and I LOST IT!

Anyway, if that wasn't enough, I skip over to another song...."Woman with You." You might wonder why I would get so teary-eyed on this song, but I guess it just showed me how busy I am, and how overwhelmed I get. But at the end of the day, I have Clinton and I have Presley. And thats all that matters....

She hit the door 6:55, sack full of groceries split down the side.

Can goods scattered all the way to the curb.

Look on her face saying don't say a word.

So, its me and her and a can of beans sitting there on the front porch swing.

Western Sky all turning red.

Head on my shoulder, she signed and said:

Been gopherin', chauffeurin;, company chairman,

Coffee maker, copy repairman.

Anymore there aint nothing I swear man, that I dont do.

Been juggling, struggling, closing big deals.

Dancing backwards in high heels.

Just when it feels like I can't make it through.

She said It sure is nice to just be the woman with you.

Thats now the whole song, but you get the gist. Anyway, both songs led me to have a nice "let-it-all-out-and-cry-a-little-bit" morning. I needed it.

Unfortunately, the rest of my day hasn't gone any smoother. Ive been in meetings all morning...good and bad ones...conference calls...you name it. Then I have my weekly manager meeting this afternoon which will last till I go home. Therefore, nothing will be accomplished like I need it to be. Oh well. Its Thursday, have no where to be but home, and Gray's finale comes on tonight.

Nite-Nite!

Presley put a new "baby" to nite-nite.....

Then she decided to go nite-nite, too....

Hope y'all have a good night, too!

Top Two Tuesday

Two things I want to do before I die....

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Numero Uno......drum roll please......

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TRAVEL, TRAVEL, and TRAVEL a little more!!!

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I keep a list in my purse at all times of ALL the places I want to visit! If some place new comes to mind, it goes on the list! Of course they range from just every day places....

Places that I just want to go to so I can say I've been there....

Some because they are absolutely breathtaking....

Or really cool.....

Then of course I have my out of country places....

My second thing was a toss up. Of course there are things on a more realistic note...

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1. Lose weight

2. Finish my degree

3. Save about 20 or 30k

4. Build my dream house

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Then there are the fun, not-so-realistic things I would love to do...

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1. Own a home decor/children's boutique

2. Buy a Brownstone in NYC so I can travel there monthly.

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However, I've decided to go a different route. The #2 thing I would like to do before I die is....

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For Clinton and I to move to another city. Somewhere completely different than Memphis. We have both talked about Colorado, I've talked about Seattle. We just want a change...a real one. At this time, its just not an option, but we both REALLY hope it will be one soon!

Wishful Wednesday....Europe

" I wish" I had not thrown away my chance to go to Europe in high school!

My junior year of high school, my French class was given the opportunity to travel to Europe for like 2 weeks...for about 3k. It sounded like a fortune at the time, but now I realize what a great opportunity it would have been. That covered all our flights, hotels, and even breakfast and dinner. Great deal, huh?!

I don't remember all the countries we were going to, but I think it was about 5. Paris and Venice were for sure on the list....I mainly remember that because I was DYING to see them both! But I could kick myself for not taking the opportunity to see the Eiffel Tower, Statue of David, The Sistine Chapel....all of it!!! UGH!!!!

Jump on over to Kelsey's blog if you would like to join!

Weekend recap...

This past weekend was my first "free" weekend....."free" meaning NO SCHOOL!!!

I was still one busy bee though. Friday night we had our monthly dinner club at my house. I also decided to throw a little shower for one of the girls, Erica! She has a little boy (Brooks) who is about 6 weeks younger than Presley. Now she is going to have a little girl named Magevney! We are so excited for her!!

Ashley, her two children Cohen and Savannah, Candice, and little P!

Some of the cutest gifts ever!

This was such a cute idea! Her momma bought a yellow bikini for Erica and a cute yellow outfit for Magevney for next summer!

Saturday was Olives FIRST birthday!! Her momma is one of the other ladies that is in our dinner club. Anyway, it was such a gorgeous day and we had so. much. fun!

Lord, what would we do without bubbles?!

Candice and Savannah

The Birthday Girl!!!

Sunday we went to lunch at Clinton's parents, then had my parents over for dinner. It was a nice, low key day. I only took one pic of me and Presley....pardon the double chins....

I hope y'all have a great week...half way there!!

Top Two Tuesday....Dream house!

Top Two Tuesday...Dream House!

This is an easy and hard topic for me. I have a ton of different styles that I love! If I had 10 houses, I could decorate them all differently!

One of my pics would be a Cottage/Craftsman style house....

Clinton and I both LOVE the natural look...cedar shingles, earth tones, etc. However, I'm also a sucker for your all American white house....

Look familiar??? Yep....Father of the Bride! I've loved this house for years! I think my favorite thing about white houses (with black roofs, black shutters, etc) is that they are classic and timeless! I never get tired of the how clean and fresh they look! This would be my kitchen....

This kitchen and dining room from the movie "Somethings Gotta Give" (which would definitely be my vacation home hahah).

I LOVE this bathroom!!!

Have a great Tuesday!

Fun times ahead!

Hallelujah! Holy s**t! Where's the Tylenol?!!

CLASS. IS. OVER!!!!!!!

Well for 4 weeks at least.

I'm really dreading summer school. I've never taken summer classes before, and always vowed that I wouldn't. I try to use my summers to spend every day with Presley since I'm so busy during the school year. I've been back and forth about canceling the class... I've even gone to drop it about 5 times. But at the same time, its one month....2 nights a week. I'd be stupid to not do it...right?? Gosh, I just can't make up my mind!!! To know I could have a solid 3 1/2 months without any class sounds A-MAZING!!

Either way I decide, there are definitely some things to be thankful for this summer (other than the obvious things...don't judge)!

First things First....

Gosh I can't believe its been 2 years since the last movie! I remember thinking it would be an eternity before the 2nd one came out, and here we are!!!

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Now, lets talk about this for just a minute. I want to first make clear that I LOVE me some Mr. Big!

In fact, he's on my "list." Not my "Top 5" or anything like that. But my "If I ever get to meet him I'm gonna kiss him" list. You think I'm kidding, but when I went to his restaurant/bar in NYC, I was told that he's known to be there a LOT. So I just went ahead and prepared Clinton that I would be giving Mr. Big a kiss (on the cheek of course...well, maybe) if I had the chance to meet him. Clinton was fine with it. There are just some things in life you can't argue.

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P.S. He wasn't there :(

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But this is what we need to talk about ladies. I have a confession. I'm a little excited about this man being in SATC 2....

Ok, I lied. I'm a LOT excited about this beauty being in the movie! As much as I LOVE Carrie and Big together, and I can't wait to see them actually married ( after all this dang time!!!!), I'm secretly hoping that Carrie and Aiden hook up! Gosh thats awful isn't it?! I can't help myself! I LOVE AIDEN!!!! He's just my type, plain and simple. Cool. Laid back. Sensitive. AGHHH!!

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Anyway...enough of that.

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On to #2 exciting movie of the year.

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BRACE YOURSELF....

Good Lord this picture made me melt! The intensity in Rob's face is insane! When I saw this pic I immediately thought of my FAVORITE scene of the book where he climbs into bed with her in the middle of the night. Good Lord!

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FYI...He is on my top 5 list....#1 to be exact :)

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Anyway, this was my favorite book out of the whole series, so I'm sooooo excited for this to come out!

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And no, I'm not gonna waste my whole summer watching chick flicks...although that sounds amazing! I plan to do a little reading, too.

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First book on the list....The Carrie Diaries. I actually started a couple nights ago, so I "should" be done soon.

Then I plan to start the whole Something Borrowed series or whatever. I don't really know much about it, but I've heard good things....

Lastly, I need to get started on my Nicholas Sparks books. My friend Laura got me 3 of his books for Christmas, and I've yet to read a single one of them...shocker!

And honestly...I might just have to read Eclipse again before it comes out! Gosh that makes me so excited!!!!
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Needless to say, I'm ready for the summer time! We have the beach trip planned... house is booked, weight loss plan has begun (again)! I hope y'all have some wonderful things to look forward to as well!