Until January

Well as all of you Bachelorette fans know Jillian has made her choice! AND even though she didn't make the choice I would have made I wanted her to make I really and truly think she and Ed are a good match. I stand by the fact that I think Ed is a complete tool shed. I still despise the green manikin. I shutter at the thought of seeing him in another tank top. But if the leg crossing, Herman Munster look alike is what she desired then more power to her.


Monday night was spent with my BFF (Bachelorette Fanatic Friend) Lauren & Semi Fan/Wine Lover Katie. We met at Laurens for a Bachelorette Finale party.(Thanks Steven for putting up with us again) I really had a feeling prior to watching the show that it wasn't going to have the outcome that I was looking forward too. BUT I digress. We poured ourselves a few too many glasses of wine and settled in to watch the fiasco unfold. After watching the first hour of the show I knew the ending was going to be climactic!!! I mean they managed to fit 2 Meet the Parents & 2 Last Chance Dates into one hour. So that means we have one hour of "will she or wont she"! I do want to take this time to thank my good friends at ABC for making sure they dedicated as much air time as possible to showing Kiptyn sans shirt.....without it appearing desperate or tacky. I think women all across America will agree when I say "Thank You!!!! Thank you so so much". I enjoyed that time so much that I am considering forgiving you for showing Ed in his purple underpants! GA-ross!!!! OK back to the topic at hand. When Kiptyn was the first out of the limo the girls and I were sad BUT not surprised. He took it like a champ!!!! Classy guy no doubt.

Ahhhhhh Reid.....I was so glad to see you come back. I love the whole, I just got off the plane, flagged down the first minivan-taxi I could find, forgot my dress shoes, disheveled look. It made him believable. Until he said "I had to pull a million strings to get here" OK I know you were told to say that sweetie, but I am not buying it. Still love you tho!!!! Now here is the part where I turned into a bit of an embarrassment to myself. When I saw the two of them together on that platform (forehead to forehead) I truly believed she was gonna take him back and all would be right in the world. I was yelling at the TV "Kiss Her, Kiss Her" BUT my pleas weren't heard. I wont go on about how painful that was to watch because you were there!!!! You know what I mean!!!!! It was BAD!!! I do give him credit for putting himself out there and saying how he felt I just wish it would have turned out differently for him.

OK so by the time she picked Ed I was sooooooooo over it. I couldn't enjoy it for them cause well, I was in mourning for the relationship I fell in love with on TV & to be completely honest at this point I had had one too many glasses of wine.

Now last night the After the Final Rose party was at my house and of course my BFF Lauren came over and so did Crystal. I was only looking forward to watching THIS train wreck for two reasons #1 seeing Kiptyn & Reid and #2 more girl time. The interaction between Jillian and the rejects was just AWKWARD! I mean really really awkward. NOT to mention.....How cruel is it that they make the rejects (including Melissa) watch the dump session all over again & put their picture in the bottom corner of the screen. Seriously that is messed up!!!! Once again Kiptyn took it like a champ. I could tell the wound was still a little fresh but I am not worried about that one finding a mate. Reid on the other hand!!!! WOW!!!!! I sensed a little bit of bitterness but who can blame him?!?!?! I thought it hilarious when he brought up the Fantasy Suite and the look on Jillians face was priceless. Even in the face of pain & possibly a little bit of embarrassment Reid was still cute, lovable and funny. Watching her and Ed made me a little queasy but I do think for the time being they are happy!

I am sure my husband is thankful that at least until January (when the new Bachelor season starts) I will not be retreating to the bedroom for my private TV time! Of course I am secretly hoping Reid will be announced as the next Bachelor. BUT I am vowing not to let it consume me the way it did this yr ;) What can I say?!?!?! Everyone has a guilty pleasure right?

P.S. To Lauren & Crystal: I had a great time last night and thanks so much for catching me up on all the latest gossip. What can I say?!?! A picture IS worth a thousand words!

Baby Bedroom Makeover

So this weekend I took full advantage of two people.....my mom and Jabin! I will admit it :) So Jabin was off work this past weekend so first thing Saturday morning we headed to Target (well not first thing......we went to Sevis first) and got the necessities for revamping Miss Daleys room. As you remember from my previous post her room was still decorated for a newborn/infant! We needed to transform it to be a little more toddler friendly!!!! She has been really into playing in her room and we wanted to take full advantage of that by moving her toys from the living room into her bedroom, lowering her matress & blocking all electrical outlets. Well onto the second person I took advantage of My mom (aka Nana). She offered to take Daley swimming on Saturday afternoon so Daddy and I could work on the bedroom. Boy am I glad she did. There would have been no way we could have transformed that room in 3hours if she would have been there. So without further a due:



BEFORE:

View from the door

Please ignore the pile of clothes in the corner!

AFTER:

View from the door! (We moved her bed under the window)

We converted her changing table into a dresser! (And YES Dad bought her a tv...not my idea)

Daley's new cubby/play area!!!!!

I know it doesnt look like a lot but she has been having so much fun playing in her room. AND mommy is having fun getting things done around the house!!!! Here are a few more pictures of her playing :)

Notice the detailing in the cubby's? Jabin & I put contact paper on the backing :)

All tuckered out from playing hard!!!!!

P.S. - for those of you who are wondering my thoughts on last night Bachelorette Finale. Well I think you know who I feel about the outcome. BUT I will post tomorrow after I watch tonight's After the Final Rose!!!!

Busted!

Ok moms you know that feeling when your child is playing in their room and it is way too quiet? Well I have had that feeling a lot lately. Here is the scenerio - Daley is playing alone in her room and I am actually getting stuff done without a 13 month old attached to my leg! But then I think "Hey I havent heard her in a while!" Well in my house that means trouble! Part of me is scared to peek in on her for two reasons, #1 she might see me and be reminded that she is in there alone and needs her mommy's attention & #2 she might have literally torn the room pieces. So this morning she was playing in her room while I was getting ready and had been in there a total of about 5 mins. Well mommy decided to get the camera, as I rounded the corner this is what I saw:

Dont get me wrong I am not complaining. I am actually welcoming this independance but as of right now her room is not very functional for her age. Daley's room is still decorated and outfitted as a baby/infant room. So this weekend we are planning on revamping her room!!!! I found some really cool storage options at Target for her toys! I am planning on converting her changing table to a dresser equipped with baby locks so that what you see above isnt what I have to deal with each and every day!!! I am also planning on taking down the wobbly, glass top bedside table so that we can lower out percentage of going to the hospital in the near future. Also on the agenda is to lower her matress even more and block all outlets! No I dont mean cover outlets with plug covers, I mean block them all together. You see my daughter is craftier than the average toddler and given enough time can remove those measley covers!!!! I hope to post some before and after pictures so you can see what little progress we have made!

BTW Jabin is all for my revamping idea not because he likes to decorate but because he is tired of our living room looking like this......

What The Men Tell All Told Me

Ok so last night I got together with my BFF (Bachelorette Fanatic Friend) Lauren to watch the Men Tell All. I was excited to see this show for two reasons! The first reason is that I love drama as long as it has nothing to do with me. The second reason is Michael. I have been missin his little breakdancing behind and I couldn't wait to see him again. So here is what I have come up with after watching last nights show:

1. Chris Harrison is freakin hilarious!!! He is a native Texan which is probably the main reason I love him but seriously he is really really funny. I was so impressed with the way he called the dudes out last night (I will get to why I am calling them dudes and not men or even guys later).My fave things he said last night were: "on a scale from zero to Mesnick, how did he do? AND  "Isn't being on the Bachelorette a violation of Man Code?  Cause you're all fishin in the same pool" Brilliant Chris!!!

2. Matheu totally got the hookup!!!! He just scored a free-party-your-ass-off trip to LA. That's right. Matheu the dude who was eliminated in episode 2 (I believe). The one in the cowboy hat......Yeah he was there last night. He said NOTHING but won the best prize.  Whats that you ask? A free trip to booze it up @ the after party and I am sure a wicked suite at some cool hotel in LA. I mean think about it. Who could ask for a better deal.

3. Juan may be a little metro but something has to be said for one of the few dudes this season who actually has manners. I loved the fact that he spoke up and asked what was so wrong with being respectful and courteous! Hats off to you Juan. I think your mama taught you right!

4. Oh my dear Jake! Where do I begin???? I totally commend him for doing what he did (if it was his decision and not the producers, which I am still not real sure of) I mean I really and truly think he cares for Jillian and was looking out for her best interest. That has to be applauded. I think there are tons of girls (and guys) out there who would kill to have a friend like Jake. Someone you know who always has your back! The confrontation with Sasha made me proud. Seriously did he drop the F-bomb? I was shocked. I didn't know that Jake even knew how to use that word in the correct content much less have the gonads to drop it on TV. But I was proud of him nonetheless. Now the woman in the audience that asked him about being the next Bachelor.....I would have bet my life savings (which isn't much mind you) that this topic was gonna come up somewhere in this two hour show. I know I might make a few enemies with what I am about to say but oh well. This is my blog right?!?!? OK here goes. If Jake is the next Bachelor how boring is that season really gonna be??? Now don't get me wrong I am a big Jake supporter. Cute Pilot from Texas who has an amazing body. Come on....I would be crazy not to be a fan. But in my opinion he is Jones'n way too hard for LOVE. And he isn't that interesting AT ALL. Now I do believe he will probably make some woman very very very happy but I just don't know that I could handle that mushy, gushy, gosh darn it, awww shucks persona for two months solid. If he did the whole season sans shirt.....now that might hold my attention.

5. Michael Stagliano! Now there is a Bachelor for ya :) I think he is A-dorable. I mean honestly does it get any cuter than that? And what he said about the fact that he was a better person for knowing Jillian. Can I get an AWWWWWWW?? That melted my heart! Seriously if I was Jill it would have been hard to stay on that couch and not jump up and plant a big wet one on his sweet face. Seriously he is a class act. Love Him!!! Here is my pitch - Pick him & his twin brother as the next Bachelor(s)! Now that would bring some kick ass ratings for Mike Fleiss (that's the producer for those who are lost right now). Come on you have to admit Michael would make for a memorable season.

6.  OK I don't like Ed but Drunk Ed totally cracked me up!  Drunk Ed on film made for some great laughs.  

7.  Reid is not a good hula dancer.  Totally adorable but I think if his life depended on it he couldn't dance his way out of a paper bag!

8.  The piece on Kiptyn's charity work made me like him ever more.  He for sure won points in my book.  Now that is the stuff they should have shown during the hometown date.  That was way more heartwarming that his crazy mama!!!

9.  OK we all know that Tanner P. loves feet a little too much but I cant help but like him.  

10.  OK two words for you "Man Code".  Seriously had I known they were gonna talk about this topic for as long as they did I could have made a drinking game out of it.  Imagine you take a shot for Juan every time someone says "Man Code".....you would have been as wasted as Jillian in the pepperoni clip.  Does everyone not agree that Angry Trucker Dave is completely off the reservation?   In my opinion "Man Code" is an just excuse to act like an asshat!  I mean really dude?!?!?Are you that far removed from society?  Seriously this ogre really didn't think he did anything wrong.  Was he raised in a damn barn?  I don't know...he just blew me away!?!?  I loved when Juan put him in his place and said "To me man code is being a gentleman & being an adult.  In my opinion getting drunk and belligerent, threatening people, and groping Jillian...that isn't being a man"  Amen BROTHER!!!  

On to why I call these guys dudes!!!!  This isn't how I talk, this is the reference they deserve.  These aren't men or guys...they are dudes.  Aside from Jake, Michael Stag, Tanner P. & Juan I would like to have known the combined IQ for the losers on this stage.  Seriously where did they come up with these guys.  I don't know why I didn't notice it before tonight!  Maybe I was too busy being pissed at Wes,  falling in love with Reid and looking at Kiptyns abs to see these dudes are complete douche bags  But boy oh boy did they show their true colors tonight!! Obviously it was slim pickins during this seasons selection process.  

NOW lets get to the preview for next week.  Um yeah did you watch???  Uh huh.....that's right.  Reid is coming back and with a ring :0)  I was so excited when I saw that!!!! I think I actually jumped up and down.  

But what am I not excited about seeing next week????  Ed in those damn shorts again!!!!

BTW the bloopers last night were priceless....best ones I have seen yet :)

What did you think?????

Look At Me Go!!!!!

I promised

so here you go! Here is what this blog is really all about :)

This past weekend my sister and Atlee came to town for a visit. We are always so excited when we get the girls together to play. On Friday night we went out to the Whatleys land for the fireworks spectacular that got rained out. We had a lot of fun :) Thanks Damon for the show~

Aunt Kelli & Atlee having fun with some sparklers!!

Waiting for the fireworks to begin!

I love my Nana!!!!

On Saturday after lunch we went over to my grandmas house for a swim! Daley and Atlee both love the water!!! Amanda and Angela came over and played with us too. We had a lot of fun. Here are some pictures from the pool.

Can you tell its naptime?

Ten Things.....

I want to say to Jillian & Ed! Thats right it is Tuesday and I am blogging AGAIN about this dumb obsession of mine. The Bachelorette! I promise to post some personal pics of my cutie in the next 24hrs!

Without further a due:
10 Things I want to say to Ed:

1. How hard is it for you to try to hide the fact that you are such a douchebag?
2. Please let Reid or Kiptyn explain to you what we mean when we say "eye contact".
3. It disturbs me that I was trying to figure out who was more dorky last night you, or your dad.
4. No one really believes that "you flew your parents to Hawaii" come on dude that has ABC written all over it.
5. You look like Herman Munster
6. You need to man up!!!! A sunburn really??? That was your excuse??!?!?!
7. Do you have a stylist? If not.....you need one badly.
8. Where can you buy a lavender suit coat?
9. How does a man hold a straight face while sitting on a wicker couch with his legs crossed sipping a glass of pinot grigio
10. The Class of 1984's cheerleading squad called and they want their shorts back!

10 Things I want to say to Jillian:

1. Really you picked a dude whose shorts were shorter than yours?
2. You didnt pick Reid??????
3. You picked a guy whose dad has more emotion about this situation than he does?
4. You didnt pick Reid??????
5. A sunburn really?
6. You didnt pick Reid??????
7. Did Ed borrow those shorts from you?
8. You didnt pick Reid??????
9. Can you tell how bothered I am by those shorts?
10. You didnt pick Reid??????

Ok I think everyone got my point. So here are some thoughts. I totally dont blame Jillian for keeping Kiptyn around. I would kiss his face off too if I had the chance. AND if he wins her heart I will be OK with that. Not happy but OK!!!! Did anyone catch Kiptyn say last night "This is crazy two days ago we were in Spain and now we are in Maui!" ok Riddle me this???? Why is it that in Spain (2 days ago) Jillian wasnt ready to take any of her relationship to the "Fantasy Suite" level. But in Hawaii she was chompin at the bits to get down with her boys??? Just a thought?
Now on to Reid. I know he wasnt ready to tell her he would propose nor was he ready to say he loved her but honestly what is wrong with that??? I mean step aside from the "show" for a minute and realize they have been dating for 8 weeks. 8 weeks people!!!!! What would you do if a guy you have been dating for 8 weeks said he loved you and was ready to propose to you? I would run like hell!!! Now I know Jilli is in a different spot seeing how she is on a semi-reality tv dating show and all, but have you forgotten when you leave her you will be dating in real life not jet setting all over the globe, cliff diving and taking heli rides with ordained ministers? My advice to her would be to think about who might be the best choice for real life!! I mean you gotta give the guy props for not just telling her what she obviously wants to hear. Do I think Reid loves Jilli??? YEP Do I think he could see himself married to her??? YEP Do I think he think he is scared that he has these feelings so soon??? Fo Sho!!! Do I think we have seen the last of Reid??? NOPE ;) Just sayin!!!

Word on the street (aka spoiler threads) is that Reid is coming back. He is the "confession" that is mentioned in the preview. Also remember in the previews of the past Jillian said "the guy who was the hardest to let go came back, got down on one knee and proposed"???? Well there you have it folks!!! My prediction goes something like this: Reid never really left Hawaii!!! So around the time of the final rose (day or two before or the day of) he goes and finds Jillian and tells her that he regrets not expressing his feelings and that he loves her. She tells him she needs time to think about what she should do. She decides that she really does love Reid and in the end she tells Ed and Kip she cant be with either one of them. Then she goes back to Reid and tells him she loves him and she wants to be with him. Now I may be way off base but I hope I'm not!!!! After all I know this show isnt 100%reality but I can hope there are real feelings and that for once (other than Trista and Ryan) there can be a true long lasting happy ending.

Now if my worst nighmares come true and she doesnt pick Kiptynite and Reid doesnt come back then that leaves one other choice ED! Seriously yall if she picks that asshat I will question her sanity. He is GA-ross....did I mention the shorts????

Mondays Never Looked So Good

Ok so normally Mondays are my least favorite day of the week but lately I feel like they cant get here fast enough. That's right monday night = The Bachelorette!!!

So last nights episode was a looonnnnggg time coming. If you watch this show you totally know what I mean. So let me give you my opinions of the night!



Date#1 - Kiptyn:

So i still think he is really cute but for some reason it seems like each time I watch him he seems less and less into my girl Jill. Now dont get me wrong I think he likes her but not as much as she likes him. The flamenco dancing was just awkward!!! She couldnt clap to the beat and I felt really really bad for him in those nut huggers. Seriously ABC?!?!? As if spanish dancing wasnt humiliating enough you had to put him in that get up??? Come On!! Oh and this is the date where we all find out that she is turning down the fantasy date cards!!! BTW I was cracking up when he wrecked the "scooter"



Date #2 - Reid:

Oh Reid!!!! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways!!! He is so dang cute and I love them together. You arent going to get me to say anything bad about this neurotic cutie pie. I thought their date looked so fun and sweet. If she doesnt pick him in the end I might start an online petition to get her commited! Now I can totally tell that Jill is CA--razy about Reid (and why wouldnt she be) but unlike Kiptyn(ite) I think he is equally as smitten with her. When he said in spanish "she has my heart" ahhhhh I almost melted. Now I know this one has commitment issues (as does Kiptyn) and has a hard time expressing his feelings but I think he is coming around and I cant wait to see what happens next week! Team Reid all the way!



Date #3 - Ed:

Dear Ed,

I am so over you!!!! You have Jilli fooled but I dont believe for one second that you had to leave the show to go home for "work" I also dont believe for one second that you were so distrught during your absence that you worked 24/7 and then realized you just HAD to come back. You also cant fool me into believing a hell of a lot that you have to say considering when you pour your heart out you cant even manage to maintain eye contact!!!! Get a clue dude! Rule numero uno when you are professing your undying love to a girl you might want to look her in the eye. Just saying!!!! BTW if you are trying to convince someone how "Cool" Chi-town is, offer them more than hotdogs and kareoke!!! Heck you can get that in The Falls.

Sincerely,
Me

P.S.
She totally stayed the night with you cause she felt like you had to "catch up"



Date #4 - Wes

I have two words for you: TRAIN WRECK!!!! Can I say how glad I am that this ass clown is gone? He has taken up way to much screen time IMO!!! Now show me some shots of Kip's abs and more canoodling with Reid and we MIGHT call it even. Now edit or no edit this toolshed will do down in Bachelorette history as the guy with the classiest exit EVA!!!! I mean come on did you hear what he said before the rose ceremony???? Really!!!! And then in the limo???? Really!!!! I hope your fan base has a high percentage of men cause every woman who just saw that nightmare go down would opt for a gynelogical exam over buying one of your cd's!!!!



Ok so going into this rose cermony everyone knew who was going home!!! Heck even Wes knew he was going home!!! I am so glad Jillian finally came to her senses. Now Jill....just pick Reid and you will be on your way to redeeming yourself!!!


I cant wait til next week! Let me know what you think :)

Happy 4th of July

This 4th of July weekend was lots and lots of fun. Busy......but fun. So here is a recap. On Friday after running a few errands I went to lunch with my mom. Our swimming plans for the day kinda fell through but we made up for it on Saturday. Then after a nap for Daley all of the family (and friends too) went to the WF Country Club for the 4th of July festivities!!! We had so much fun. We found a spot on the fairway in the shade and Daley had so much fun playing on the soft grass. When the fireworks came on she was quick to take a spot in mommys lap. I was very proud of our brave little girl. She jumped a little when the fireworks popped but she never cried. She was intrigued for sure. On Saturday mom and I took Daley swimming and my step-sister Amanda and her girlfriend Angela came over to swim with us. That evening we went to the Whatleys house for a cookout and then headed to their land at dusk to set off fireworks. Unfortunately it rained on our parade but we have decided to come back next weekend and try it again. I have to admit even though I was bummed about missing the "Damon Whatley Fireworks Spectacular" the rain was nice :) Sunday was a very lazy day......I loved every minute of it!!! Sunday night we all went to dinner for Amanda's birthday celebration at Cheddar's. I was sooooo tired this morning and I didnt want to get up and go to work. I love long weekends....until Monday morning. I will admit I was very lax in my picture taking this weekend but here are a few from Friday nite :)

Daley playing with Gavin's sword

Family Pic

Daddy making Mommy nervous

Still nervous!!!!

Bernard Pivot

I love watching Inside the Actors Studio. My fave part of the show is at the end when he asks the actor/actress those 10 questions! If you were ever wondering where that came from the name of the man the created that questionnaire is Bernard Pivot. This is James Liptons adaptation. Enjoy



1. What is your favorite word? Serendipity...the definition is the effect by which one accidentally discovers something fortunate, especially while looking for something else entirely. Like finding money in an old coat pocket. Doesnt get any better than that :)



2. What is your least favorite word? obey. It sounds funny and as an adult I dont particularly care for the definition. I dislike it so much that I made sure it wasnt part of my wedding vows. I just cant bring myself to say that I would obey a man. Nope!



3. What turns you on? dry humor, a man in a suit, & manners



4. What turns you off? belittling, close minded people & dirty shoes



5. What sound do you love? the sound of happy children



6. What sound do you hate? gunshots



7. What is your favorite curse word? shit



8. What profession other than yours would you like to attempt? hair stylist or makeup artist (its a toss up)



9. What profession would you not like to do? construction



10. If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates? Come on in. Everyone is waiting for you!