Slacker.

I have been such a slacker when it comes to blogging these days!

I am so far behind on my picture a day that i would totally mess up which photos where taken on what day.  So I have decided to not do that on my blog anymore, I still on plan on taking a photo (or more) a day and sharing it on Instagram!

It will be so much more easier and convenient for me - and i won't feel like blogging is a chore.  Instead I can blog about whatever I feel like and when!

(Also, I need still need to share my Seattle, Portland, and Vegas Adventures!!)

So, please follow me on Instagram if you want to see what photos I am sharing.

@lindsayacree

Life has been so busy lately, I hope to get back into regular blogging soon!!

Happy Weekend!

-L

And, am I the only one who can't believe that it is June already?! Craziness.

Busy Bee.

Sheesh, I have been a bit of slacker when it comes to blogging these days! I've had a busy last couple of weeks. I have been to Seattle & Portland within the last two weeks.  I tried to squeeze some work in between and  it's still a short week for me this week, my sister and I are flying out to Vegas on Thursday for a long weekend!!! Holla. ; )

Seattle was fun, traffic was crazy, Gage did great at his tournament! We saw lots of sights and went atop the space needle (so cool)!  On the way home I got a phone from my bestest friend saying she was finally going to be induced (she was over a week past her due date) the next morning. When we made it home I went into to work for a couple hours that night, worked half a day Tuesday then made the drive back up to Portland.   It was all worth it, I was able to be there when she had  miss Sydney Jayne @ 11:59 p.m.Tuesday Night! I am glad I was able to share those first couple days with my fabulous friends that are now such amazing parents to one very special little girl.  I plan on sharing the stories of those two trips in upcoming blogs, but for now, here is an update on my 365 photo a day challenge!!

Casey, Gage & Jake after their games!

Mr. Casey James - This boy has it all - good looks & talent... Watch out ladies!

Snickers Blizzard. Yum-O

Did a little shopping! Love this store.

Strawberry Italian Soda. Refreshing.

Chelsea Lately - love her show.

 

Getting ready for an 8 hour drive for his karate tourney!

To be continued....

-Lindsay

Happy Admin Pro Day!

Happy Administrative Professional's Day!

(If you have a job that falls into that category of course!)

 I happen to fall within that category since my official title is 'Bookkeeper', but I do a lot more than the 'books', and I love every minute (okay well not every minute but 90% of the time I can say I love my job, what I do, and I adore my co-workers!).

I know, I am super lucky and blessed.

Today my bosses came into my office and gave me a generous gift card to Olive Garden (after being tricked to admit what restaurant I liked better) and handed me hand-picked Lilacs already placed ever so nicely in a vase!

Thank you Gene & Dana!

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Today has been a good Wednesday! My hair and makeup turned out nice (don't ya love it when they are both working in your favor in the same DAY?). I wore my new shirt & new earrings from Van Heusen that I bought this past weekend up in Portland. I snapped this picture on the way to work..... at a red light!

 Don’t mind the seat belt - safety first!

 

I got off work early and headed to my nail appointment. Amy does such an amazing job and I never leave disappointed!

Only a 2 day work week for me next week (its okay you can hate love me), then I am headed to Seattle with my parents and oldest nephew, Gage for his Karate Tournament. It’s my first time to the Emerald City - and I can't wait to experience it with all of them!! Most importantly, I am happy I am able to go support Gage and see him kick some booty & utilize all of techniques he has been trained in for years!!!

 Then a couple weeks after that, my sister Shauna and I are headed to Las Vegas for a 4 day weekend - that I won from our local news station!! I won it at the end of last summer and I am so excited to finally get to go! I am looking forward to a weekend relaxing by the pool with my sissy! Oh, and In-N-Out!! Mmmm.

Me, Kevin (Shauna's Husband), Shauna

May 2010 - Las Vegas

 

Speaking of Vegas, I was checking my facebook earlier and noticed MGM had posted a link about the 2012 Billboard Awards that are happening the same weekend we are going to be there! But, the show is happening the night we leave. I am still hopeful that many musicians will be roaming the Las Vegas Strip that weekend. I am excited for some Celebrity Sightings!! My fingers are crossed!

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Yesterday....

Had a tummy ache at work, but luckily this helped it....

Shauna & I had our last Photoshop class (can’t say that I am sad for it to end). I was playing around with the “tools” we had been taught….

This video is rather bizzare, but I just love this song!

-Lindsay

Catch Up

I have been taking pictures everyday, but I will say its getting harder - and its only day 17! 

Day 13:  Whenever I need a pick me up at work, I put my Pandora Radio on 90's Pop! It usually does the trick - there is nothing like singing all the words (in my head of course - b/c i am at work) to old pop hits like Brittney Spears & Spice Girls - oh, and don't worry there are plenty of BSB & N'Sync to go around too!

Day 14: This was Friday - and it was such a good one!  I headed into work knowing it was going to be a good - I was only going to work half a day, then head onto I-5 for a good 4 hour drive North to Portland to see my Bestie and her hubby.  My day got better when work was slower than normal I got done what needed to be done - I ended up leaving @ 11 - nothing like a 3 hour work day.  I was able to capture this picture to show you all how beautiful Oregon is - even on the freeway! 

Day 15: Saturday, the sun made a rare appearance so we headed to the Portland Zoo - we were excited for this lion to come say hi - in between some super strong glass (at least I hope it was). 

Day 16:  After a wonderful fun-filled weekend, I ended Sunday night with a delicious glass of Rose Jolee from the fabulous local Del Rio Winery.

Day 17: The sun is finally starting to come around - and today it only got up to 84* - it was hot and this is just the beginning! Around 4pm the storm clouds started to roll in, by the time I got home -it was typical Oregon weather - Rain, white puffy clouds, sun, dark thunder clouds, and a cool breeze - all at the same time!

I had a fabulous weekend up in Portland visiting my friends, it was such fun! I need to upload all my pictures from my camera - then I will share all those great pics on here!!

Happy Tuesday Eve!

-Lindsay : )



Birchbox Fail!

I've been eagerly been awaiting of the arrival of my first Birchbox.  I'd been on a waiting list for a good 3 months before I got an email saying I was able to finally subscribe! Last week I got an email saying my first box had shipped but could take up to 10 days to reach the West Coast, well it finally arrived today and even though I didn't know what to expect - I was disappointed!

You may be wondering what Birchbox is... Birchbox is a monthly delivery of 4-5 trial sized samples for a fee of $10/month.  The samples are suppose to be from high well known brands and also new and upcoming brands. 

I think I am going to give it one more month, then if it is a fail again - I am going to cancel my subscription.

Included in this box:

*Color Club|Nail Liquer
*Juicy Couture|Viva La Juicy -- smells amazing!
*Jurliquw|Herbal Recovery Night Cream
*Kerastase|Elixir Ultime (hair oil)
Bonus - Show Stoppers|Fashion Tape

If you want to check it out for yourself: http://www.birchbox.com/



Here our my winnings for a radio contest I won on Monday.  My co-workers were pleased today! :) I am glad I could share my winnings with them!

Yesterday my sister and I had our Adobe Photoshop class again, it's a 35 minute jaunt to Ashland where SOU is located - luckily the drive is very pretty and serene (even in drab rainy weather).

I can't believe I am saying this, but Justin Bieber's new song is really growing on me....

Countdown is on.... 2 more days until Friday!

-L

Mondays....

I think I can safely say, Mondays aren't peoples favorite day of the week.  You have to wake up early from sleeping in on the weekend, there is usually tons to do at work, phones ringing off the hook, yadaydayada.... you get it.....

But this Monday was such a great one for me! Woke up on the right side of my bed, got ready, most of my nasty cold is gone, besides my voice that sounds like a 13 year old boy, made my way through my favorite coffee stand  on my way to work and got one of these....

16oz Carmelizer w/ no whip

Made it to work, got  ALOT done.  Its amazing how much I can get done when my brain is not foggy from my cold.  Everyone was pretty chipper for a Monday.  I got a text message from my brother saying he just heard on the radio I won a free lunch! WHAATTT? Yeah, I entered a radio contest like 2 months ago, and I won lunch for myself and all my co-workers!  I missed hearing it on the radio, but thanks brother for giving me a heads up! : ) So the radio station called me at work a few hours later and I got the details.... Party Sub, Chips, and Pepsi for my work on Wednesday delivered by the DJ's! Sweeet! 
Thanks KRWQ 100.3

After work, I stopped by Wal-Mart to get a few things.... I happened to wander into the baby department ( how does that even happen?), I am going to visit my bestest friend and her hubby (also a great friend) this weekend and their baby is due in two weeks, so I thought I couldn't go up empty handed, and a little girl can never have too many clothes (altho I think this little baby has more clothes than her momma and I combined - and we like clothes!)... any who, I left the baby department with not 1 but 4 onesies!!! I couldn't resist - I am a sucker for babies and especially ones that call me "Aunt".

On a side note, I have been holding out for a new bedspread that I just love - one I couldn't live without... and I think I finally found it - but I haven't seen it in person yet, so that may change, its part of the Kardashian Kollection at Sears. Love that it is brown with a touch of animal print... very subtle I think.

Photo Source: Sears.com

Love the sheets too!!

Photo Source: Sears.com

Happy Monday Dolls - Hope you all had a great one like I did!

If you didn't, maybe this cute video of my niece Katie singing to the Biebs and Casey dancing in the background will cheer ya up!!!

-L

And just remember, only 4 more days until Friday!!!

Day 9

So, yesterday I was talking about how I was going to bask in all the sun I missed out yesterday? Yeah, it only stuck around for a little bit.  This morning I awoke eager to get my day moving so I could soak up those sweet rays while celebrating my moms birthday at the park with the family.  

I broke out my cute pink flip flops, cuffed up my jeans - ready for the sun.   But, the sun was playing hard to get and by the end of the day, this is that what the valley looked like......

The sun did peak out over the clouds off and on while at the park, but I was hoping for so much more! And, while the 5 day forecast doesn't look that promising, I can still hope that the sun will come out to play sooner rather than later! 

On side note, mom's birthday was a success! The family was all together (with the exception of my sis-in-law and one of my nephews who was home sick - get better soon Jake!), footballs were thrown, presents were given, Happy Birthday was sang, and Chocolate Cake was ate!

So, for now, I will enjoy my cup of hot peppermint tea while the rain is sprinkling down outside...

-L