I'm SO excited for this weekend. And this clip pretty much sums up how I feel.

I have a feeling that the pictures below will sum up my weekend as well, minus talking to the cops.  

(images via pintrest)

2 Random Pictures...

Do y'all think this is real? If so, I want a giraffe and a tall house!! What a fun pet!

And this girl is SO freaking cute. I will definitely dress my daughters like this. They will be princesses. 

Images from http://browneyedbellejulie.tumblr.com/.

The Real Housewives of Disney...

This is hilarious...

Playlist for NYC Girls Weekend...

So excited about going to NYC tomorrow!! Here are some pictures and songs to get everyone else equally excited!! Some songs are old but just remind me of our friends...

1. Feel So Close by Calvin Harris
2. Everybody Talks by Neon Trees
3. MoneyGrabber by Fitz and the Tantrums
4. Live My Life (feat. Justin Beiber) by Far East Movement
5. Starships by Nicki Minaj
6. Faded by soulDecision
7. So Good by B.o.B
8. We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monae) by Fun.
9. Move Bitch by Ludacris
10. Midnight City by M83
11. Wild Ones (feat. Sia) by Flo Rida
12. Love in this Club (feat. Young Jeezy) by Usher
13. International Love (feat. Chris Brown) by Pitbull
14. You Da One by Rihanna
15. Welcome to Atlanta by Jermaine Dupri
16. Marvin and Chardonnay (feat. Kanye West and Roscoe Dash) by Big Sean
17. Slow Motion (feat. Soulja Slim) by Juvenile
18. Young, Wild and Free (feat. Bruno Mars) by Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa
19. Blame It (feat. T-Pain) by Jamie Foxx
20. E.I. by Nelly
21. Where Them Girls At (feat. Nicki Minaj and Flo Rida) by David Guetta
22. Hot Revolver by Lil' Wayne
23. Whatever You Like by T.I.
24. Disco Inferno by 50 Cent
25. No Sleep by Wiz Khalifa

I can only hope that we can top these pictures this weekend....

So Cute!!

I couldn't resist sharing this cute picture Graham sent me. This is Sophie and William (my 2nd cousins) with their dog Sam. Please check out Sam's accessories....I know that Lucy would never sit through this!

Catherine's Baby Shower...

A few snapshots from Catherine's baby shower on Saturday. It was SO much fun! The food was great and the company was even better! Can't wait for her baby girl!!

Mimi and her mom made these AWESOME lamb cookies....

Ashley really loved them...

I didn't get a ton of pictures but here are a few of Catherine opening presents...

Catherine was so genuinely excited for every present, it was really sweet.

There were tons to open... 

Catherine was SO happy to get this vibrating chair...We were taking guesses at was in the big box. 

Some of the presents that stood out to me: 

1) Huggable Pacifier

2) MamaRoo Vibrating Chair

3) Portable Nanny (I think there was something called this)

4) Hand-painted pillow by Milly (Mimi's mom)

5) Any of the handmade items...

All of the presents were awesome, and now "we can only hope it works" as Catherine said when talking about giving birth.

Sloppy Santa and Sunday Funday...

This weekend was my favorite party of the year...Sloppy Santa. And it didn't disappoint. (Minus the whole knee injury after being tackled but got a doctor's appointment on wednesday and I'm good to go...) The whole weekend ended up being way crazier than I needed. Fortunately I have no pictures from Friday night because I was in rare form and am still suffering from extreme anxiety. To end the weekend on a good note we ended up having a Sunday Funday...first with brunch then to Franks then to Nikko and then for some Selwyn.

I don't think there are any words needed here...

The pre-party group...Thanks to Stafford for taking the picture

Every year at Sloppy Santa I manage to talk Graham into taking pictures for my grandparents for Christmas. They have yet to receive these pictures, but maybe this year.

Here are some pictures from the night....

Seriously one of my favorite couples...

Sunday Funday...

probably the most I have laughed in years.

Saki at Nikko probably not the best idea, playing telephone at Nikko definitely the best idea.

The boys iced "Dixie."

Hope no one has too much anxiety from their weekend!! 

Meredith Jackson Jewelry

Just ran across the jewelry designer, Meredith Jackson, on the blog Little Green Notebook...

Obsessed with that long gold necklace in the top right corner! 

Anyway check her stuff out at www.meredithjackson.com!

I can't stop crying...

I don't know why I'm so emotional right now but this is the 3rd time I've seen this picture and it makes me cry every time.

This is Jon Tumilson's dog at his funeral. Tumilson was a Navy Seal and was one of 30 Americans killed in Afghanistan when his helicopter was shot down. One of his best friends ended up adopting the dog so he is in good hands but this is seriously the sweetest thing ever. Dogs are the best. And it makes you appreciate even more everything we have to be thankful for and to support our troops. This reminds me of the movie Hachi, which will be a whole other post at some point. 

Blowfish Hangover Cure...

So I'm very excited about this new hangover cure called Blowfish that will become more readily available in the new year. Apparently it's already available at Ricky's in NYC. It's kind of like alka-seltzer; it contains asprin, caffeine and an anti-acid. It dissolves into water in a lemony flavor and apparently works within 15 minutes....I can't wait to try it! But then again maybe I should just quit drinking as much...

Stocking Stuffers For Her...

A while ago we started one of my favorite family traditions... we each draw a name and then we are in charge of stuffing that person's stocking. It all started when we realized that this was an ideal way to embarrass my brother-in-law Dave. Of course, poor John is still having to provide a "little extra" for each stocking.

For the Cook...

From Top Left (Clockwise): 

Cusinart Electric Knife (Available here) 

Onion Goggles (Available here) 

All-Clad Measuring Spoons (Available here) 

Rabbit Wine Opener (Available here) 

Other Ideas for the Cook: Oven mitts, apron, vegetable peeler, zester, meat tenderizer, meat thermometer. 

For the Beauty Addict...

Perfume: Miss Dior Cherie Perfume and Love Chloe Rollerball Perfume. (Available here)

 

Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish (Love this!!): Sarah Smile, Happy Birthday and Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?

(Available here)

Moroccan Oil Hair Treatment (I am officially obsessed!) (Available here)

Clarisonic Skincare Brush Head Replacement (or a Clarisonic Skincare Brush) (Available here)

Diorshow Mascara in Black, Waterproof (Available here)

Other ideas: Lipstick/Lip Gloss, Eyeshadow Sets, Make-up Brushes, Eye Make-up Remover, Cotton Balls, Q-Tips, Chapstick, Face/Eye Cream

For the Fashion Obsessed...

All from J.Crew. Skinny Leopard Belt, Houndstooth Earmuffs, Socks, Leather Gloves.  Available here.

From Left (Clockwise):

Kate Spade Gumdrop earrings (asked for them again to replace my lost ones! great everyday earrings) (Available here)

Hanky Panky Underwear- Awesome (Available here)

Madewell Scarf (all of the prints are awesome- great scarves at great prices!) (Available here)

J.Crew Bracelet (Available here)

For Someone Who Has Everything...

Nest Candles- These are awesome! (Available here)

My FAVORITE lotion ever: Archipelago Sugar Lotion For Body (Available here)

Anything designed by Inslee!! Stationary and a must have every year: 2012 Inslee Calendar. (Available here)

For the Book Lover...

Jesus Calling by Sarah Young (Daily Devotionals)

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers (one of my favorite books ever)

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

(All available here)

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (Finally read this and loved it!)

Someday My Prince Will Come by Jerramy Fine (Hilarious memoir- easy, funny read!)

Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. by Sam Wasson (behind the scenes of Breakfast at Tiffany's!)

(All available here)

Fun Ideas...

Movies: Something Borrowed, No Strings Attached, Friends With Benefits

(All available here)

Games: Catchphrase and Just Dance 3 

(Both available here)

Hope all of these ideas help! I will update as I think of more... Obviously I left out the usual and obvious stocking stuffers...