Archives for May 2009

things I Love….love, love, love

May 13, 2009

I am loving some things this week, and if you are needing something to love as well, may I suggest a few things?

This (and many others) from The Poster List will soon be gracing my house. I love their stuff!

Sooo yummy. And great for relieving stress. (Costco)

These look nasty, but they taste amazing. Kinda like fruit snack but healthier. (Costco)

I adore these hangers because they cut my closet in half! Not to mention they make everything look neater and more uniform, and I love love love that.

Okay, this movie was my saving grace the other day. I taped it on the DVR and Taylor loved it. I was able to get a good deal of unpacking done while he watched it…twice.

I so wish I had thought these up. I received a sample pack in the mail, so I used them the week of moving since I couldn’t find my detergent. And I have to say, I may never ever go back. My clothes smell amazing, and laundry has never been easier. I LOVE!!!

And when I felt like Taylor had enough tv, his best friend Izabel came over and they immediately entertained each other. I always joke that she babysits him for me. But, honestly, it’s no joke. I hope they get married one day.

And of course, one of my best friends, Izabels mama. While Jimmy was out of town last week and I was taking trips of stuff to the new place, she would come and watch the kids for me. I think she babysat almost every day. And on moving day, she took them for hours to the pool. She’s the bestest friend ever. And I love her.

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and the winner is….

May 12, 2009

Not me.

Excuse me for a moment while I bawl my eyes out.

*a minute*

Okay, so let me just say…I did win a place. I think last place, but whatever, I still placed.

And since I placed…allow me to share my acceptance speech. Since I wasn’t the big winner, I had to make a few edits, but still, I think you’ll appreciate it.

First I’d like to thank God. Because without him I wouldn’t be here today.

And of course, Momversations, for having such a great contest in which I could hope for a week that my dream of being included in the panel could possibly come true.

And to my kids, for being so innocent in those first few moments of your life. If I hadn’t experienced such perfection I might never have taken you home. I mean, had something so sweet and pure to share with the world. Or at least with those who watched my video.

And my deepest thanks to my dear husband for the shoes. Oh, and for holding my hair while I threw up all throughout pregnancy and childbirth. Because had my hair smelled like puke, I might never have been able to enjoy that incredible moment of love between me and my babies.

But most importantly….to my fans. My readers. Mi familia. Le friends of moi. You. And you and all the rest of you for taking the time to watch and vote.

And while my dream has yet to be acheived, I will continue to hold onto hope. As the ever so wise Wilson Phillips once they sang:

“The dream is still alive.

The one of you and I

and my heartache is healing.

I couldn’t let it die.

No, I knew it would survive.

The dream is still alive.”

I love you all. Here’s to you!

And now, for the encore presentation of Summer’s Favorite Mom Moment:

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birth plans

May 11, 2009

I laugh in the face of birth plans…

Because mine was all about the epidural. I didn’t want to feel a thing, I wanted to look cute with my makeup in place, and then hold a sparkling clean happy baby when all was said and done.

My first birth went somewhat like that, only they handed me a screaming baby when all was said and done. And while it was great and all that I didn’t feel a thing and my makeup stayed in place, I wasn’t quite a fan of the endless screaming that was going on. (Nor did I enjoy it the following three years after I brought him home either!)

So, with my second birth I made a pact with God. If he granted my birth plan, then I would never birth again….and if he didn’t, well, I would never birth again. (Always good to make a pact that benefits you either way.)

That time the epidural took quite well….on my left side. But, my right side, oh it literally wanted to die. So, I clicked and clicked that button for more epi meds. So much so, that it ran out and I refused to push until I wasn’t feeling a thing. They called in the anesthesiologist and I begged for my life. I may have slipped her a hundred or so, but I can’t remember. Everything was a little hazy at that moment. Anyway, she agreed to give me more, and within twenty minutes my left side was even more numb than before. Yet, my right side wanted to get up and walk away from the hell it was feeling.

Along with that fun, I got sick. Right as I began to push. Like the kind of sick where you are throwing up so hard you think you will die. So I began promising God I would never drink again, I mean birth again, if he would just take it away. He didn’t. And so, I birthed my daughter in a pile of my own puke, not to mention that the right side of my who-ha had taken one for the team.

So when I hear birth plan. I laugh. And I think I hear God laugh too.

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happy mothers day…

May 11, 2009

I love my husband, and though with the move, I got no special attention (I even got up at 5 am with the kids while he kept sleeping) these shoes forgive all sins.

Heck, I’ll even pop out another one if it means I get another pair of these babies. Although it took two kids for one pair, and I’m not sure two more are worth it.

Anyway, Happy Mothers Day!

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fashion friday

May 8, 2009

It’s Friday. Which means two things…I had HurryDate last night and I am moving the rest of our stuff tomorrow.

Ugh, I am so so sad, there aren’t even words. I love my house, and I adore my neighbors and this neighborhood. It has really felt like home to me right from the minute we moved in. So, needless to say, my heart is breaking at the thought of leaving…I know, I just know, I will have super fat tears rolling down my cheeks in the next few days.

Anyway….we’ll save that kind of talk for a depressing Monday post or something fun like that.

For now, it’s all about Fashion. And since I had HurryDate last night, I got to dress up. So fun.

And let’s just give credit where credits due. (Because I certainly don’t want this post written about me!) My inspiration for the outfit comes soley from Maegan.

I have had this vintage (thrifted) dress hanging in my closet for almost 6 months now, and have just not been inspired to wear it yet. It’s been more about the shoes though. I’m not a white shoe lover of sorts (some, but not most), and I couldn’t see it with brown shoes either. So, while I contemplated all of that, the poor thing just hung there, unloved.

But, then I saw Maegan wear this and I thought, ah ha! So, Maegan….thanks. You saved my little blue dress from the shadows of my closet.

And luckily I had one of my best friends over to watch the kids, so she took some real shots of me outside. iphoto is great and all, but it just doesn’t capture the essence of my poses. And those are something needed to be captured.

I think the first two would make Mr. Jay roll his eyes. In a jealous sort of way.

(Click on pictures to see larger)

So there you have it. I love my blue dress now that I have paired it with my red (Chinese Laundry) shoes and chunky red (Wet Seal) necklace.

Now go enjoy your weekend.

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emo style

May 7, 2009

Isn’t that a type these days, emo?

Short for emotions, I’m guessing. Maybe it means they’re the type to show their emotions. If so, then you call just call me emo.

Grab a tissue…it might get a little intense.

Boy, that was tough. I was really hoping I’d make it through without breaking down. Just. Barely. Made it.

But, my goodness, that felt good. I think I might need to do that again next week.

Your turn.

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things i love….love, love, love

May 6, 2009

TO EAT…

Lovin Scoopful: What the Fudge Ice Cream

{Couldn’t find a picture, but trust me. This ice cream is amazing. Incredible. Delicious. And 25% of the proceeds goes to help the Special Olympics! The other 75% goes right to your bootie…but who’s looking?}

TO WORK OUT TO…

Beyonce: Single Ladies

Beyoncé – New Music – More Music Videos

Lady Gaga: Just Dance

Lady Gaga – New Music – More Music Videos

TO BUY…

This headband for Chloe:

This art piece for the kids new playroom:

And of course, I can’t live without this one as well from Made by Girl:

Just Love Because…

The age of:

Seriously, I look forward to every day with Tay now. He is so much fun, so sweet, and I’m in love. Even more than before.

And finally….

YOU!

For voting for me. Because I know you were just about to do that. I mean, I only have 26 votes at the moment and over 300 readers. Somehow the math isn’t adding up. I’m just saying…

Plus, you know the winner gets a big ol gift certificate to Target. I can do a pretty big giveaway on my blog with money like that.

Ya, so what….I’m not above bribery.

http://www.momversation.com/node/594

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I’m going to live…for now

May 5, 2009

For whatever reason, I’ve always had this feeling that my time here on earth would be short. When I say short, I mean I don’t think I’ll live past 70. And that’s totally okay with me. I’ve had 30 years to digest it, so I’m finally at peace with it.

So, when we tried to get term life insurance for the two of us and they denied me due to ‘unusually high bilirubin levels’ I wasn’t suprised. I took a deep breath and slowly let it go.

While I thought the age was 70, I understood maybe God had other plans. So, I dramatically twittered my goodbye’s. I updated my facebook status telling all my friends how they were loved. And then I took myself to the doctor and bravely underwent extensive testing. (Blood work and an ultrasound.)

The weekend was long while I awaited my fate. While I researched liver failure and gallbladder cancer, I made sure to be extra loving to my husband and children. I began to see the colors of the earth brighter and more alive than ever before. And each breath I took I made sure was one I wouldn’t take for granted.

I stopped counting calories. I gave up my scale checking habit. By golly, if it was my time, I wasn’t going to go missing out on the finer things of life.

And then Monday came, along with it, the phone call with the destiny of my life.

“Summer, it’s Dr. M. Your results are back.”

Dramatic Pause.

“It appears there is evidence of gall stones. But, your gallbladder isn’t inflamed so there’s no action needed at this time.”

Shocking Pause.

“So, you’re fine. No issues at all. I’ll send you the lab work to forward to the life insurance company. Take care!”

Little does she know, (or maybe she just didn’t have the heart to tell me), gall stones can turn into cancer.

Also, I have had a sore throat off and on for a month.

A MONTH!

So, I’m thinking throat cancer.

In fact, I better go to Web MD right now and get to diagnosing this immediately.

I loved you all.

***Please know, I was mostly joking in this post. I don’t really think I’m dying. I’m not a worrier about my health. I just like attention. ha ha ha.*** =)

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my brush with fame

May 4, 2009

I was in a hotel in Vegas. And I was among thousands of other young hopefuls. All beautiful, all talented.

We stood in a line, awaiting our challenge.

As I was standing there, someone in hair and makeup pointed me over to their chair and then began the task of making me camera ready. Gorgeous. Lots of deep green eyeliner…amazing.

From hair and makeup, I was then ushered before the stylist. Each item of sample size clothing that was tossed at me, fit, as though it was made just for me. I stood before the mirror, clad in leggings, chunky ankle boots, a short puffy sleeved t-shirt and an adorable fitted vest. I was fashion in the making.

As I passed the time waiting for my turn to perform, I roamed the halls of the hotel. In some rooms, there were guys and girls doing their sit ups and pushups. In other rooms, they were warming up their vocal muscles, ready to belt out a beautiful melody.

Everywhere I went, people were preparing, primping, pampering and planning.

I wondered, when would it be my turn?

I was then approached by a tall blonde girl who gazed upon my makeover.

“You are gorgeous!” She said. “Would you be interested in being a model?”

“Why yes,” I replied. “I model for my blog every week.”

“Then follow me.”

I soon found myself among other contestants who were posing this way and that way for the cameras all the while being bossily directed by a strange man with white hair and red lips. Or were they pink?

I walked with confidence and stood before the bright lights. I moved, I smiled, I pursed (my lips), I made magic. I made the people in the shadows grin.

Yet I wondered, when was it going to be my turn? Wasn’t I just moments away from standing before the other cameras? And the….judges?

But, they hadn’t even heard me sing!

I began to ask around. I saw a girl humming the ABC’s. “Have you sang for anybody yet?”

“Yes, I just sang The Itsy Bitsy Spider. I did amazing.” And she sang me a little sample. And it was, indeed, amazing.

I asked this girl, and that guy, and everyone in between and surely, every last one had in fact auditioned.

What was I going to do?

Up until that point I had only done photo shoots and makeovers, and yet here I was. At the final stage. The ultimate moment.

What would they do when they realized I couldn’t sing?!?

Oh, the horror that awaited me!!!

So, I began to practice “Happy Birthday” the way Marilyn Monroe had done. Surely, that would be enough to show them I had some minute amount of talent.

But before I could finish, I found myself standing before an Amazon Woman. She only had two photo’s in her hands. The one whose photo she did not hold would immediatly pack their bags and go home.

And then I woke up this morning.

All day long I’ve missed my hotel. I miss my sample size. I miss my incredibly cute outfit. I miss it all.

And while some would assume this dream only means that I watch way too much reality tv…

I’d like to think it shows how much I’m destined for greatness in this world.

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more haute reusable bags….

May 4, 2009

You are going to love these….

The Haute Stuff

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