Inspiration No. 1

I think I am going to start a weekly or, well, just whenever I find said inspiration post.

I really liked that BE AWESOME picture.

I saw this one today.

Found this @ www.designmom.com. She hauled her kids to France for a year. 

All I did was get my kids to school with clothes on. We were late.

Race Car Party

We piled on the fun this weekend celebrating 4 & 40! We pulled out all the stops. While - it wasn't over the top Martha (I do NOT have the time, energy or focus to do that) it did turn out pretty nice. ;)

The race was a success!

(the pre-race face!)

All lined up. On your marks!

GET SET!

GOOOOOO......!!!!!!

Love our race cake. 

SO do these two.

This face says DON'T MESS while I'm eating my cake. ;) There was only 1 small corner piece left for me to have w/ my coffee in the AM. (which I enjoyed!)

Overview of the crowd inspecting the new present. ;) Looks like its a hit!

Two of SEVERAL attempts to take a family shot. (thanks Sa-Sa)

I've never seen so many CUTE BOOTIES in one area at one time!

There were water balloons, water slides & squirt guns. It wasn't intended to be a water-themed party but I suppose that's what happens late night when you involve 4 yr olds.

We stayed up WAAAAYY TO LATE...
but a good party never ends until someone crashes.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLIE & JEFF!
I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!

I declare!

I've been avoiding the Pioneer Woman for about 3 months. SHE COOKS W/ BUTTER & CREAM.
That didn't really work w/ my low-calorie diet. (see: Tracy Anderson Method)

I was cruising around the web - and I spotted someone posting a post on her post here:

ICED COFFEE!!!!!
Done right!
I'm gonna try it this weekend. It's supposed to be 90 degrees. SO HOT.

And no, I will not be naughty & put cream in it.
Although, I can't make promises on only 1 spoonful of sugar.

Good mantra

Good reminder to just GET IT DONE ALREADY!!!!!!!

Saw this print and I like where she put it in her house.
Right when you're walking out the door.

Awesome.http://www.etsy.com/shop/LuciusArt?ref=pr_shop_more

Summertime birthdays mean....

WATER BALLOONS!!!!

We had a fun day up in Boulder celebrating Sa-Sa's birthday! SO FUN

Charlie checking on Aldus.

Picnic-ing in the park w/ yummy sandos & salad in your hands.

I can't believe this guy kept his sun hat on for the most part.

HUGE GAME of WATERBALLOONS!

Twin sandwich.

Charlie & Pops were a great team. (That smile & excitement is ridiculous)

Anticipation!!!!

This shot is about 2 seconds shy of a Sa-Sa water explosion!!!!

Happy Birthday Sa-Sa! 

Prepping for a girls weekend.....

There is a girls trip in my future.
BEACH.
SUN.
COCKTAILS.
GOOD BOOKS.
BAD MAGAZINES.
DICE.
DANCING.
FOOD.
FUN.

I have some time to pack.
Which I will put off to the last minute and be grumpy about it.
These are the things that I wish I could bring w/ me.

jcrew

calypso st. barths

jcrew

jcrew

nordstroms

I will not be purchasing any of the above as my Jeep is in the shop. We had to get it towed. And they have no idea why it won't start. SUPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


This is something I just purchased w/ my saved gift cards from Christmas. Who knew I was a saver?

Anthropologie.

It's SOOOOOOO comfy.

Prepping for a girls weekend.....

There is a girls trip in my future.
BEACH.
SUN.
COCKTAILS.
GOOD BOOKS.
BAD MAGAZINES.
DICE.
DANCING.
FOOD.
FUN.

I have some time to pack.
Which I will put off to the last minute and be grumpy about it.
These are the things that I wish I could bring w/ me.

jcrew

calypso st. barths

jcrew

jcrew

nordstroms

I will not be purchasing any of the above as my Jeep is in the shop. We had to get it towed. And they have no idea why it won't start. SUPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


This is something I just purchased w/ my saved gift cards from Christmas. Who knew I was a saver?

Anthropologie.

It's SOOOOOOO comfy.

SWEET!

I am a garage sale addict. I love them.

Looky what I found today!

Here's how the deal went down.

Charlie/Ben/Me driving around our neighborhood (the entire hood is having a sale). We are lookin' for trucks. I see this guy pull this bike out of one of those pod things in his front yard. (** SCREECH **) I pull to the curb. 

HI! How much for the bike? (try try try to remain calm, abby) 

Uh, um, oh, gosh (sounding annoyed) I dunno. (like he's annoyed he's having a sale) "Make me an offer." (heart pounding - thump thump thump) 

How do you come up w/a price on the spot like that????? Don't want to under price. Don't want to go overboard. I want the DEAL!!!!!!!!!!

"Hmmmm... (my best attempt at sounding casual), what about FIFTY BUCKS?" 

He said.........

S O L D!

We now have the cruiser I'd been lookin' for.

SOOOO EXCITED TO RIDE IT IN THE HOOD!

Thanks, Dad, for frontin' the cash. You'd think w/ my addiction to garage sales I'd be prepared w/ cash. But apparently, I'm not.

;)