Pool party...

Here are some pics from last Saturday's pool party....










I have more pics from that evening and stories as well.....just no time to blog right now.... :( Sorry! I'll play catch-up later....

Happy Tuesday!

Sunny Weekend...

Happy Monday out there, wonderful world!!

I have lots of fun pics from the weekend and a story to tell....

But, it will have to wait....'til tonight.

Beautiful City and FUN Weekend!

Last night, my friend and I went to watch some jazz outdoors at the DMA (Dallas Museum of Art). We walked over from my apartment and by the time we got there, it was PACKED!



There were hundreds of people...with their blankets, folding chairs, picnics, the whole shebang! We carved out a little spot on the sidewalk under some little trees and got ready to enjoy the show!



We chatted and listened to the music for about an hour and then headed back...

As we were walking back, I decided to get out my camera and just grab some random shots of my beautiful city. Even though I have lived in Dallas my entire life, I never really drink it in...I never truly see the splendor right outside my door. So...here are some pics that I took on our walk home...(most of them are blurry...I need a new camera..haha)















I remember just a few years back...every time I would pass by this street corner, I would think to myself..."Wouldn't it be AWESOME to live here!?!" And, now...this is where I live!



This is the tree lined street going to my apartment....



I love my city!

Now...on to the fun of this weekend....

My friend is having a pool party tomorrow down the street...so, there will be good food, music and laughter for sure! And, tomorrow night...I'm going out with great friends and "someone special" {wink, wink}

Hope everyone has a great weekend...and I'll do my best to post pics of the pool party and night out later on.... :)

Thankful Thursday

"Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them." Romans 1:32


This verse was brought to my attention today in an email I was reading. And, the girl went on to say this:

It is not our job to convict or correct the lost, but neither should we encourage the satisfaction of sinful temptations. I think it is a fine line where we build meaningful relationships but don’t get so involved that there isn’t a visible difference between our behavior and theirs. While we are called to witness and minister to the lost, we are also commanded to be in the world but not of the world. It is something that has to be consistently brought to the forefront of our minds in order to be obedient.

She then asked these questions:

1.) Do I find myself approving of others' sinful habits?

2.) What's the first step I can take to be able to stand against sinful desires?

3.) What might happen if I offend a friend by not approving of their sinful behavior? Can I live with it? Is honoring God worth it?

This seems to be something that so many of us cope with throughout our lives. We have friends from all walks of life, and feel the need to please them...or to have their approval. And, that sometimes causes us to let go of our own beliefs and we end up on the wrong and unrighteous path. There is only One with Whom we need approval...and it is Him we must please.

I am thankful for ALL of my friends...in ALL walks...throughout my entire life. They have each taught me a lesson, brought me joy...or have shown me what I need to improve about myself.

Lord...please help me to remember that YOU are the only One I must please. And, let me not be mislead by false feelings or emotions. Please help me take a stand against sinful acts and not to blindly and cowardly approve of them. Thank you, my dear sweet God...I do love you so much. Amen.

Flying Cars, Fanciful Jazz and Fluttering Hearts...

Last evening, my friend and I went to see "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". For those of you who are unaware, I am just a big kid! I still skip when walking down the street....I do twirls in the elevator at my office building (when I'm the only one in there..haha)....I have fun every time I get on and off the escalator by lifting my feet up and swinging them (I actually DO this in front of others..haha)

But, I have to say...being that I am HUGE fan of musicals, "Chitty" truly is meant for children. My friend and I watched the first act...saw the car fly...watched all the pretty, fanciful colors....and....left at intermission. LOL! The most fun of the evening was watching the faces of the children as they reacted to the songs, lights, effects...hearing their "oooohs" and "ahhhs" and watching them look up at their parents in such wonder and amazement with big, bright and innocent eyes. THAT was truly magical...and, of course...makes my desire for children grow even more (if that is even possible)





Tonight, we are going to listen to some good jazz music. The Dallas Museum of Art is less than a mile from my apartment, so we are going to walk over there to get our workout in AND grab some culture while we're at it! I'm excited to hear the band and I will let you know how it goes....




Because this is a public blog, I don't usually share things that are really personal...or, that I don't mind the entire world knowing...

And, I don't plan to start now. HA! (you're soooo giving me the "evil eye" right now, aren't you??)

Let me just say this....my head is dizzy, my heart is fluttering, I can't stop smiling....and there are butterflies in my tummy.....




tehehehehe....{girly giggle}

Team Cocoa - "Shrinking Jeans" Wednesday

This morning, I did my "Wednesday Weigh-In" for Team Cocoa....and I only lost a pound....BUT...this is mostly due to the fact that I didn't stick with my plan over the weekend. :( That's what I get, I suppose.

But, a pound IS a pound....at least I didn't gain, right?!

So...just 15 more until Cabo...and, then the rest can come off after that! :)

Hope everyone is having a fantastic week!

Magnanimous Monday...

I love that word.....Magnanimous.....I don't use it often enough...perhaps, because I see its' magnificence portrayed less often than I would like. We should all strive to act magnanimously every single day....

Try it today....and tomorrow....and the day after that.....and so on and so forth.

Happy Monday out there bloggy world!

My daddy...My hero....

This Father's Day, I decided to get creative and make my dad's gift instead of going out and buying something.


















He loved it.....(thank goodness...) :)

I love you, daddy!

Bloggy GUARANTEED Giveaway!!!

April over at April Showers Blog Design is doing a really cool GUARANTEED giveaway!

Yep...you heard that right! ALL you have to do is follow a few easy little instructions, and the prize is YOURS!!

Go to her site to read all about it: http://www.aprilshowersblogdesign.com/2009/06/get-free-signature-or-bloggy-button.html

Enjoy!!!

Why do I feel so victorious???

Ok...so, I'm sure many of you know about OldNavyWeekly.com and how they have "hidden" coupons....right? Well, I go on that site about three or four times a week just to see if maybe...just maybe I can snatch up one of those amazingly awesome deals! I always get left with the 15% off....or, the $10 off $50...

Well....today....I just randomly decided to hop on over and take a peak....and...

Guess. Which. Coupon. I. Got.

The $75 off purchase of $100 or more!!!!!

Somehow, this makes me feel momentarily superior...LOL! (I'm totally just joking for any of you who don't know me...)

But, I have to say...I am kind of riding a "high" right now.....and, it's so silly....I mean...ultimately, I really don't need to do any shopping at ALL...but, NOW...well, now, I just HAVE to!!!

(good job, Old Navy.....job well done....you've got me...)