"Here's the truth about big life changes..."

I'm a quotes kinda girl. One liners to live by. (Or sometimes more than one) Most of the time it's way easier said than done and being on the receiving end is for the birds. However, when times hit the hardest your troops really do rally with you. I couldn't be more grateful for mine and all the nonsense they've put up with. Each day I find myself with another word of encouragement and although I wish it were different, it really does help. I keep saying through all of this that it's just not fair. But life isn't fair, and it never will be. I really do have so much to look forward to and I try daily to remember that. If anyone needs a good quote for the day maybe one of these will do. They've either been sent to me or I've found them on Pinterest. I would take total claim but I can't. Happy Friday world.

Loving the brokenhearted

It's so easy to knock people when they're down. We kick them while it hurts, and all too often we just aren't aware of their inner battles. I'm sure I've written about this before. But it's a new day, a new time and I'm just not sure my role in any of it. Like I said, it is easy to complain or nag but it's not for us to judge. We are here to love and encourage. Maybe even steer a little, whatever the case may be. Everyone has made mistakes & everyone has their moments when they're stuck. I've been stuck many of times. I've blogged about the majority of them. Nursing school, moving, relationships, friendships, everything.  Then once in a blue moon we are on the other side of that rut. How we handle these things isn't how everyone else handles things, what we do just isn't made for anyone. I'm a crier. Sometimes retail therapy works, writing, and lots of alone time does the trick. Some things we will never rid ourselves of because of our decisions. Those consequences, well they like to follow us around. It's how we deal with them that makes us the people we become. This time it's not about me. Loving the brokenhearted isn't easy, but in the end it's the best option we have. They may push and they may pull but I think that's when they need us more than ever. We might not have the right words to say or ideas to help them heal, but we have love. We know we can pull them in tight, literally or figuratively, and we can pray that whatever happens will be the best for them. We can love them wholeheartedly. We can expect nothing in return, only that their heart is healed. Sometimes I can be a bit selfish, but this isn't about my needs or my wants. It's about those we love the most.

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I'm moving too

If all goes as planned, I will be closing on my very own home the end of April. While I am so excited, and terribly anxious, I am definitely looking forward to decorating and making this place home for good. 

Of course, I've been pinning away and have so many ideas thanks to Pinterest! 

all images courtesy of pinterest. 

A Hocus Pocus Halloween Party

On Friday, we had a Halloween party at our apartment. So many of our food ideas came from Pinterest.  Besides the decoration photos, I took ZERO pictures. I guess it was because we were having too much fun. 

We were the crew from Hocus Pocus! My hair only lasted for the first few pictures. After that, I was tired of messing with it. :) Don't you just love the loofah and Dove soap bar?

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Tallulah & Pupcakes

Today is Tallulah's birthday. You know, my sweet little fluffy pup. She is now 5 years old. OMG. I love my little cuddle buddy and just don't know what I would do without her. I thought I would try a little something different for birthday. Thursday, she is getting a trip to the spa (much needed) and last night I made her some "pupcakes!"

I found the recipe on Pinterest. 

It started like this...

with a little of this

a splash of this

a few other ingredients, that turned into this...

I needed a few of these, and into the oven they went.

We waited

& out came these delish little pupcakes. They did actually smell pretty tasty.

See?

The frosting was peanut butter & plain yogurt! That was tasty. I did try it.

This morning I let Lu try one or two & she loved them! 

Happy Birthday my little Lu! I love you.

Since you've been gone...

We just got our cable/internet hooked up at the new apt...and a little more settled in. I'm not sure how many of my shows I missed, but I am trying to catch up. So, here's what I happened while I've been away...I got my hair cut & colored. I love keeping it dark, just need to keep it up on a regular basis.

We welcomed this princess into the world.

Reece Anne has 2 excited siblings.

And that sister of hers loves to cuddle.

We finally moved and started making it home. I, of course, found this snazzy idea on pinterest.

This one too.

The other night at work, Gigi's cupcakes brought us some delicious goodies.

And duh...

Not really. I just thought this was too funny. I am excited to get back into blogging with our internet back up. I've had so many changes in the past few weeks so it is nice to be settling into a new normal. 

Life is grand. Happy Thursday.

Whites & Stripes.

I think I need to be on the look out for some white skinnies and a blue & white striped sweater. Love all of these color palettes. 

Inspiration

I am loving Pinterest these days. I am not sure if its because I have 4 days off each week (to do nothing), or that I am moving... but I am loving all things home. Or in my case, apartment. In the last post, I painted my chevron canvases, and I think they turned out pretty cute. Now, I am so excited that I found the 5X5 frames at Michael's to recreate this beauty.

I didn't buy 16 frames, just 9 for now. Did you know you can order your Instagram photos with the app PoastalPix? The app is free and the prints are only .89 cents! I am so looking forward to my prints coming in and my wall going up!