Our 3 day journey to Texas

We made it!  Our 3 day journey across the country to our new temporary home; in an apartment.  We began our journey on a Friday night from Charlotte and stopped off in Atlanta at a LaQuinta.  The hotel was on the outer belt of the ATL.  It was a very nice hotel.  Modern in style and convenient to food and the highway.  We left the next morning to begin our second day of travel and as we traveled through the southern states (Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana) it actually went by pretty fast.  We had anticipated driving for 8 hours which turned into 10 because our first and second hotel choice was not the best in Louisiana, so we decided to drive to the Texas border and stopped at a LaQuinta in Murphy, TX.  Nice hotel; however our room smelled like fresh paint.  Our third day, was only 2.5 hours in the car.  By this time Finn was so aggravated with being in the car that he was pouting.  My sweet Hank, co pilot slept all 3 days in the car with me.  Quite the travel companion he was. We ended up arriving a few hours early so we headed to Target and grabbed a few essentials like, towels, sheets and snacks.  We also had to stop and buy a mattress.  We were lucky that the one we liked was available for delivery that afternoon.  We finally went to the apartment and signed the lease.  We took the dogs for a walk around and Bryce unpacked the car.  Our first night we ordered PeiWei for dinner which was at the end of the street.  I would say our first across the country move with two dogs and two cars was a success.

Test post new blog

Test test test test test test......

My ABC's

Okay, so I know I haven't posted in a while and I have been seeing this post floating around several other blogger pages.  Thought I would give it my best shot.  Happy Friday!!!!

Here it goes.  My ABC's!

A: Age: 34 (gosh I'm old)

B: Bed size: King.  Hubby and I love the King size.  With him being so tall (6'5)and all it is great.  Oh and can't forget about our fury child whom sleeps with us as well.

C. Chore you hate: Laundry.  Ok so, you thought I would say the toilet or mopping, right?  I know I will get some crap for this....BUT we finally found a maid that we trust and love.  Hit me up if you want her number

D. Dogs: Well if you don't know by now.  I am a HUGE Dog lover. 

E. Essential start to your day: Coffee!!!

F. Favorite color: When I was a young girl I would have said Lavender, but now I really don't have a favorite.

G. Gold or silver: I’m a Silver girl!!!

H: Height: 5′ 6

I: Instruments that you can play: The clarinet and piano. Ok, so I played these in grade school, does that still count?

J: Job title: Top Secret.

K: Kids: the big 0!!!

L: Live: Born and raised in Charlotte, NC and I'm still here. 

M: Mom’s name: Sorry don't want to share everything, so let's just call her Momma

N: Nicknames: Sweetpea (thanks Mom), Sunshine, Missy and Boo

O: Overnight hospital stays: none that I can recall.

P: Pet peeve: Slow drivers

Q: Quote from a movie:   "You had me at HELLO"

R: Righty or lefty: Righty

S: Siblings: None.  I'm an only child.

T:Time you wake up: Depends on the day.

U: Underwear:  really.  Ok, Any Vic Secrets!!!

V: Vegetables you dislike: Tomatoes

W: What makes you run late:  Deciding on what to wear.

X: X-rays: too many to list

Y: Yummy food you make: pasta sauce, zucchini lasagna, brownie pizza

Z: Zoo favorite animal: Elephants and Lions

What are your ABC's?

Have a great weekend!

TGIF......

Wooohooo!!! It's FRIDAY!  I am so excited!  Can't tell you why yet, but soon and I'll post a few pictures!!

I did find a new really, really cool tool.  Polyvore.  It is so cool.

You can create unique outfits, pull in pieces from designers and websites.  Its really neat. Did I just say neat????  Ok dork!!  I have created a few out there this morning.

Now I don't think that I am a designer or even a creative person, but its fun and I think I will use it quite often.

Go out there and try it.

What I'm digging right now!

Or should I say drooling over....


City Flats - GAP
$39.50

Gap City Flats - Oh how I would love a pair of these.  Too cute they even come with a bag so you can fold them and put them in your purse.  I should have purchased these when they had the 40% off sale.  :(  sad face......  I'm sure everyone out there has seen these...but I just had to list them here.


coach

This is a cutie...huh girls!!  I saw this one this past weekend at the Coach store.  I luvvvvv it.  Its a pricey $298 bills.  I may be waiting a while on this one.


Shell Trench Dress - White House Black Market
$148 at White House Black Market

This dress would be great to wear to the office.  I'm not a dress girl, but I would love to wear this with some cute heels.  I need to wait for a sale or a coupon in the mail. :)



Rowenta - Amazon
$36 bucks on Amazon

Yes, I posted a picture of a handheld steamer.  I have the large one but its kinda awkward to use and I think this handheld one could help with small things and the big one for items such as drapery.


I'm sure there is a better way to list these on here, but I'm new and learning.  Please be patient with me.

TGIF!!!!  Have a great weekend!

Bring on 2011

I am ready to start the New Year 2011.  This year is going to be the year of health for me.  My main focus will be on diet, exercise and nutrition.  I guess you can call this a resolution.  I feel as though i have fell off the wagon when it comes to these 3 things.  My health needs to be a priority for me in 2011.  This past year I have had several colds and I can count on 1 hand how many times i have been to the gym.  Gym what is that?  JK :)  In 2011 you will see posts on my progress, pain points and food.  I will use this blog to tell my journey.

So, what are your 2011 resolutions?

Should Old Acquaintance be forgot, and never thought upon;

The flames of Love extinguished, and fully past and gone:

Is thy sweet Heart now grown so cold, that loving Breast of thine;

That thou canst never once reflect on Old long syne.

CHORUS:

On Old long syne my Jo,

in Old long syne,

That thou canst never once reflect,

on Old long syne.

Ladies Check Out this Giveaway!

Check this out!  Over at rosealamode blog she is giving away 5 really cute items.  Be sure to stop by her blog and register before December 10th or you will miss out.

Christmas At Rose a la Mode - Giveaway

Good Luck!