Fuzzy Friday #5

I've been getting more and more impatient.  I cannot waaaait until we get a Frenchie.  They're everywhere now and they're so fucking cute.  The fact that most of the ones I see are the same color as Remy (matching puppies?! Hello!) makes it even harder to just sit here and twiddle my thumbs, waiting.

I melt.

*snuggles*

Speechless

I am pretty sure I haven't seen 2 things cuter than this in my whole life.

The little squishy faced one laying down is my first pick...

Awwwwwwwww

And my baby:

I realize that this is not an animal and I'm a little ashamed of being so crazy about leopard print since it supposedly perpetuates the love and manufacture (killing) for the real stuff, but I can't help what I love.  

I just made this and I'm proud and in love, so before my sweet little monster destroys it, here it is:

Outfits of 2012 - Week 2

I'm normally apprehensive about trying new things when it comes to clothing.  Mixing patterns is a pretty scary thing for me.  I actually love how this sweater and skirt came together, but I was worried about going into public in it (not so worried that I didn't go...I needed craft supplies straightaway, no time to change clothes).  I got a few weird looks from some high school girls at Staples, but it could've been my bright green coat or the fact that it's longer than my skirt so I looked like I was wearing only tights.  Whatevs.

Sweater - American Eagle Outfitters

Skort - Express (on clearance! :))

Mustard seed necklace - Thrifted by a friend

Tights - Kohl's or Target...I forgot already

Shoes -Mia from Rogan's

Oh and look what my brother's girlfriend got me from gordmans yesterday!  :-D

Thoughts on books I've read recently #1

Sunday night I finished Water for Elephants.  I loved it.  I've been thinking a lot about it for the past two days and I didn't plan on blogging about it until I couldn't get it out of my mind.  First of all, the young female author continually impressed me with her insight into the thoughts of an aged man.  I literally felt like (and I think any good book makes this happen) I knew the character, like he was a real person, by the end of the story. 
Second, while the book did seem to start off slowly action-wise, the details and background were both necessary and interesting.  I am excited to watch the movie now, but I'll be very disappointed if it strays far from the book.  I always get pissed when I read books and the movies blow (Twilight, anyone?) but I love the details and characters (perhaps it has something to do with the animals, too) in this book much more than any story I've read in quite awhile.
Anyways, I obviously recommend this to anyone and everyone over the age of...like 13.  A few things took me by surprise and if I had kids, I suppose I wouldn't want them reading about those scenarios.

I'm getting really excited for the rest of the week.  Wednesday after work I'm going to my sister's new apartment to help her hang pictures.   Friday night my aunt is going to teach me to crochet!  I'm so pumped for making granny square everything.  I hope I'll catch on quickly so that I can become a pro and learn a few other variations, too.  Wooo!  Hopefully somewhere in there I'll have time for a pedicure because my husband told me I don't love him if I don't let him buy me one.  Well, okay, twist my arm.  <3 

I need things. I'm done pretending I don't.

A spells shirt?!?! Dream come true.

love love love it

Priority #1

and #2

I especially love the bottom photo.  Those dark cowboy boots are slowly breaking me down.  And I need a textured off-white dress to go with them...Also, if we have another ceremony, a big one, this is it.

Real bad.

In LOVE.

I was going to try to be less materialistic.  It's obviously working...


Oh, and I need all of the supplies to try Elsie's projects.

Fuzzy Friday #4

Little Remy had a pretty great Christmas.  I think she especially enjoyed her outfits...

 When she was distracted with her toys, anyway.

In other adorable fuzzy news that makes me smile...

She's such a cool kid.

Bahaha.

Pigs are my favorite.  I used to collect everything pig related until I was near living like one.  They're still the cutest ever.

Always wanted a hedgehog...someday when I have kids, I'll use them as an excuse to get myself one.  :)

Melts my heart.

lmfao

I love animals and I can't help myself, the last two "inappropriate" pictures just couldn't be ignored.   

(More) Goals for 2012

• Put more effort into my appearance (covered in too much detail yesterday)
• Paint my nails at least once per week
• Take more walks
• Get more tattoos
• Read at least twelve books (almost done with Water for Elephants! Hunger Games is next. Thank you, Heather :-D)
• Don't drink soda.  At all.  
• Let go of the negative people in my life, even if they are family members
• Thank people much more often
• Save money
• Dance around more often
• Do what makes me (&Adam) happy and rise above the opinions of others
• Get this in order to brighten and organize
• Craft more
• Get Remy the sister I always wanted her to have, provided the timing is right
• Take more pictures, especially of the kids in my life who are growing up way too quickly
• Take things lightly and just smile 
• Get a family photo taken of my parents, brothers, me, my sister and all of the kids (even if I have to do it myself)
• Bake more often/try new recipes

Outfits of 2012 - Week 1

In the spirit of getting dressed on my days off, (pajamas have taken over my life) I've decided I need a motivator.  Here it is.  My goal is to (wear real clothes and) watch my style change through 2012.  I know every blogger does this, but I'm determined to wear the wardrobe I've spent a lot of time and money on and also...I need to get out of my UGGs.  Of course, it's winter, so right after I took the pictures (before I left the house) I swapped my very first pair of black flats for my squishy old UGGs.  Don't judge me. :-P

Dress: Forever 21

Cardigan: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Bongo for Kmart

Leggings: Target

Nail Polish: Sally Hansen Gem Crush in Big Money over CSM Commander in Chic

Skull necklace: a Christmas gift from my brother and his girlfriend! (Kay Jewelers)

They won't all be this in-depth.  I promise, the fun of self-photography will wear off and there will only be a couple of pictures.  :)  Plus, there will be more emphasis on my hair once my new tool arrives!

Here's to a joyful 2012!