Friday Letters #11

ITS FRIDAY!

Yay. It seemed like it took forever to get here, even though I only worked 4 days this week.

But, I got some major things checked off my to-do list at work. Phew.

And,  I hope this weekend is better than the last.

It's time for Friday Letters to kick start my Friday!

Dear Spring: Southern Oregon welcomed you with wind, dark grey clouds, a rainbow, rain and even blue skies periodically. I captured those moments.

Love that these trees are blooming all over the valley.

Rainbow at work. So Pretty.

Dear JT & JF: Seriously, amazing. I must have laid in bed laughing for over an hour watching YouTube videos of your week together. History of Rap V. 4 happened. And, the summer camp sketch - my favorite. Hilar.

You need to watch them.:

Summercamp. Sexy Back. Fake Arms Part 1. Fake Arms Part 2. History Rap V. 4.

You're Welcome.

Dear LiLo: Somehow, you got off easy, again. Please take the help you are given and actually do something good with it this time. I mean really, 6 mugshots is pretty bad for only being in your mid-twenties. Heck, 6 mugshots is pretty bad for any age.

Dear Duke: Please don't disappoint. I chose you as the big winner on my bracket...along with 2 other guys I work with... not bad for a first timer, eh? I wanna win me some moolah!

Obviously this was before I filled it out. But now Duke is in the champion box.

Dear H&R Block: Thank you for making my tax filing painless. It took 35-40 minutes and it was easy peasy. And, I am getting a nice return. Yah.

Dear Monday Night TV: Dancing with the Stars, The Voice, & The Following? My DVR only records 2 shows at a time, whatever will I do?! Decisions Decisions....

via| This is an addicting show, love it.

Dear Ulta: Thank you for having a sale on Urban Decay Eye Primer... I just couldn't spend $20 on primer... but $10 I can do. If you guys haven't tried this stuff, it is seriously amazing. And, yes it keeps my eye makeup on ALL day. It is worth every penny, even if it is $20.

Dear Coconut Oil: You are simply amazing. You are doing amazing things to my face. And, you are easy on my wallet. Score.

Linking up with the adorable Ashley.

  Happy Friday. Hope y'all have a GREAT weekend. XO- Lindsay  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

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Tuesday Topics: No Changing my Mind!

I have a total case of the Mondays today.  But hey, it’s Tuesday and that is one daycloser to Friday (I am good at stating the obvious, obviously).   I tookyesterday off of work, and boy oh boy, was today a Monday, even though it isTuesday (there I go again). But tomorrow will be better, yes it will.  But you know what would make it even better?If it were actually going to be nice out and the sun was shining. But it won’t be.  We have been treated with blue skies and nicewarm weather the last couple weeks, but now that spring will be here tomorrow…the skies are grey and the rain is rolling in. They always say; if you don’tlike the weather in Oregon, wait 5 minutes… because it will change (you guys,it hasn’t changed all day – what gives?). So, here is to hoping the sun willmake an appearance tomorrow, although, it is highly unlikely.

So, with it being Monday Tuesday, that means it istime for Tuesday Topics!

9 Things I won’tChange My Mind On.

1. Love for my family & friends

My youngest nephew Casey. As you can see, he is losing teeth right and left.

2. Hope for a great future

 Ya know, the house, marriage, and kiddos.

 

3. Always being honest
Honesty is the best policy. Always.
 

4. Believing in myself

5. Reality TV
I love me some Jersey Housewives.

6. Love for Coffee
 

7. My Beliefs 

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 8. Country Music
Yee-haw.

 

9. Being an animal lover
Who can't love little furry animals? I mean, come on!

 

Linking up with Lauren & Tiffany again this week!

And, since all the cool kids bloggers are doing it; follow me on Blog Lovin. ;-)

 Happy Spring you guys, I hope the sun shines wherever you may go!  XO-
Lindsay

Just what I needed.

Little blog o’mine - It has been a whole two and a half weeks since I have filled this page with my words. Life gets busy or I get lazy… one or the other ... or maybe it’s a combo of both.

Yes, it is a combo of both. 

 

Okay, on the good stuff.

A couple weekends ago I went to visit Sasha & Sydney for a girls weekend.  Mike, Sasha’s husband was out of town for work, so it was perfect to have a girls weekend.  I was excited when she initially invited me up, and as long as the weather held up - I was so there. And, the weather couldn't have been greater.
Blue skies and sunshine all the way up.

Interstate 5

It was nice to get out of town for a couple days.  Especially to visit with my bestie and niece that I don't see nearly enough.  Sydney has grown so much, it is crazy how fast babies grow. She turned 9 months old while I was there! It was great to see them both in their own environment, Sasha is a great momma & Sydney is such a good baby.  It is amazing to see their bond. Its just like a what a mom and daughter should be like, only it's better.

How could this face not make you smile?!

Sitting pretty.

Sydney & Auntie!

Sydney is a little eating, crawling, talking machine. Man oh Man, she is so cute.
And, that smile of hers, it is just infectious.

 

What a beautiful smile she has!

Playing with mom and auntie before bed!

How adorable are those pajamas? Not as adorable as she is!

We also did a little shopping while I was visiting, we went to this really cute outdoor shopping area in Hillsboro called Streets of Tanasbourne. 'The Streets' had major stores and cutesy boutiques. It was nice to walk around and do a little window shopping (and inside shopping), although it didn't last long, because it started to rain. Rain in Portland, weird right? So we hopped back on one freeway, to another freeway, then finally another freeway and back to Sasha's we went. Seriously, I don't know how you big city people do it with the traffic and freeways.  Power (and sanity) to ya. ; )

 

Later that night, we had a great girls dinner at the Claim Jumper. 
Sydney was little miss sociable and wanted to talk to everyone. It was cute.
 



At Claim Jumper

After Syd went to bed that night we broke out the wine and a slice of heavenly cake from the Claim Jumper. It is called Chocolate Motherlode Cake. While we were waiting for our check, Sasha was looking at the calorie menu… yeah, not such a good idea. Do you know how many calories this thing had in it??? 2768 calories! And, 54 grams of saturated fat. Seriously, crazy.  Luckily we only had a slice each of the “slice”. Paired with some Rose Jolee and it was a perfect end to the day. While watching ER:NY. That stuff is cray. It was fun to stay in and just chat, like friends do. Its good for the soul, ya know?

Looks delicious, right? It was.

It was nice to take a mini vacation.  I came back to work that following Monday very refreshed. Sometimes, I think that it's better to take a couple days off and free your mind of everyday troubles and stresses. Yay for friends who can make your mind escape everything that is going on. Thank you friend, I had a blast, and you were, as always, a great hostess. I miss you!

 

Hope you all are having a great week!

xo-Lindsay

 

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Friday Letters #3

Another Friday Already?! It seems like we were just here.  And, I actually had to work all week, unlike you lucky people who had Monday off.... I'm not jealous or anything...I swear.

I am linking up with Ashley again this week for Friday Letters:



Dear Nashville:  You started off pretty slow, and I wasn't impressed at first, but by the end of your episode I loved it, I am now hooked!

Dear Skinny Cow Candy Bars:  Thank you for being delicious and low calorie! You are just enough when I have a chocolate craving!

Dear Weather: You have been amazing! I love working with my office window open.  And, it might rain this weekend, I am a little excited.
 
Dear Target: I am so ready to see you Saturday morning (hopefully, if I don't sleep in too much)  I need to go shopping for one of my swaps and my care package I am sending overseas.  And, maybe hit up the clothes section too.


Dear Cute Boots: I really really want a pair of you.... but I should really be saving my money. Decisions Decisions.

Dear Self:  Stop being overwhelmed and stressing too much.  It's not healthy for you. (Why is it so much easier to say then do?)

Dear Weekend: I am so happy you are here - it has been a stressful and busy week at work and I am ready for some relaxation! And, maybe a glass of wine or two four.

Dear Sasha: I feel like I have been such a horrible friend lately.  Life gets busy, but that is no excuse. I promise I am going to call you this weekend so we can catch up. I miss you like crazy... for reals. I miss my best friend being right around the corner :-(



Dear Halloween:  To dress up or to not dress up?!? Hmmm...

Dear Skinny Vanilla Latte: I am going to start my Friday with you. Don't disappoint me, please.


Dear Nail Polish: Why must you chip off two days after I spend my precious time on making you look perfect.  It's getting annoying.  I miss my fake nails, but my savings account doesn't.



Happy Friday!! Enjoy your weekend!

-Lindsay