Happy Halloween!

L to R: Jack- Pumpkin, JJ- Hotdog, Brutus- What else? the devil haha, Oscar- Dinosaur 

**If you saw an earlier version of this post, this picture wasn't included**

Mimi came through today and dressed up the puppies, so now they are included in this post. Thanks Mimi!! Getting those dogs dressed looks exhausting :-) Man, I have some cute pups. {Barrett's not so bad himself}

All of the dapper dachshunds are wishing you a Spook-tacular Halloween today! Their mother was a total slacker this year and didn't get them any costumes to dress them up in, so epic fail on her part! I did go online to my Shutterfly account and grabbed a few pictures of Oscar, Jack, and Roxy all dressed up for Halloween though. It can't be Halloween without seeing the doggies dressed up!

The dogs look so enthused, don't they? Looking at these, I feel really bad that my babies are left out. Hopefully next year I will get it together. The dogs may not like dressing up, but here is a young man (and his cousin) that do.

How do you like that last photo of Barrett in his Spiderman outfit and his fake glasses/nose? He is insane in the membrane. Mom sent me that picture this morning. Guess he had to dress up. The pictures of Barrett and his cousin, Rendi are from Friday when they went to the Carnival at Altha School. Oh to be a kid again and dress up! I call Halloween for adults "national dress like a slut day." Pardon my language. But it's the truth. Go look at any costumes for women and its totally ridiculous. Maybe I'm just a prude...

And just for fun, here is this picture of me with my brother and mother from waaaay back in the day {again}

Yeah, I looked really happy. I was a rabbit that year. My best friend, Marianne got to be Rainbow Brite and I was super jealous of her costume. I still made a cute bunny, though. Plus I got to eat carrots all night long and continuously say "what's up doc." I was a special child.
I've been meaning to post these next few pictures for a while, but never did because I was going to compile a few more pictures to go with them. It just never happened, so I will just post what I have. They are just a few random Halloween things that I saw at Hobby Lobby that would be fun to use at a Halloween party.

I thought these cookie pans would make some really cute cookies to set out on a platter. It would be easier than having to roll out dough and use cookie cutters. Then they had a lot of cute things to make a cupcake display.

I really liked the little spider cupcake holders. I could see these as little individual place card settings for each child.

That's all the pictures I got the other day. They are kinda lame, but I promise I did have an idea to do a whole Halloween decorating post. I had good intentions. Hope everyone has a wonderful Halloween and eats lots of good candy that's bad for you. Enjoy seeing the little ones dressed up. Today to celebrate the season, I think I will head by Starbucks and get a Salted Caramel Latte. Yum. That will be my treat today :-) Hopefully, there will be no tricks coming my way. Ha!! Happy Halloween, everyone! 

Compassion International

I am so excited! After reading the wonderful stories about the Compassion International organization on Kelly's blog for several weeks, I decided that it was something that I wanted to do. This is their mission statement:

Releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name

In response to the Great Commission, Compassion International exists as an advocate for children, to release them from their spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enable them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults.

I just signed up to sponsor a child. You can pick which child you sponsor, but I couldn't decide, so I said a prayer and let them pick a child for me according to who has been on the waiting list for a sponsor the longest. I should be receiving my sponsor info packet in the next few weeks with pictures and information on the child that I will be sponsoring. We are so spoiled here and we take so much for granted. These children have basically nothing and just a measly $38 a month will help them out so very much. So I am more than happy to do that. Plus I get to build a relationship with a child and encourage them to a relationship with Jesus Christ. Nothing better.

On another note, I just looked at the Employment Opportunities with the company, out of curiosity. I love that the #1 thing listed under job qualifications was "has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ." I did see a job or two that I might be interested in. I know I was wanting to move and start my life fresh, but I doubt that my parents would be happy if I moved to Colorado Springs and traveled all over the world to developing countries...but I guess they would get over it :-)

I am looking forward to seeing what God can bring out of this sponsorship. I'm excited! Go check Compassion out and see if it's right for you.

Happy Friday, ya'll!

Can't Beat the Original...

I don't really need this cup of coffee that I am sipping on at the moment. I had a very nice wake-up party this morning on the drive to work.

Come on....doesn't everyone have the Footloose album on their iPod? Yes? No? Am I the only loser that does? (then I won't admit that I also have the Bye, Bye Birdie soundtrack, lol) What got me on a Footloose kick this morning was that I had CMT on while I was getting ready and Blake Shelton's video for the new version of the Footloose theme song was on. Blake- I love you, but you are no Kenny Loggins, mmkay? Granted, I have not watched the new movie yet, so I can't really judge it. However, I am just not a fan of movie remakes-especially of ones that were perfect to begin with. What's next? Zac Efron and Shia LeBouf or some other douchebags remaking Top Gun? Or Miley Cyrus remaking Girls Just Wanna Have Fun  or that guy from Super Bad (McLovin) remaking Weird Science? It's just bad all the way around. Don't mess with my 80's movies. (I can just see them trying to remake St. Elmo's Fire or The Breakfast Club with some ridiculous Disney Channel cast-offs...) They tried doing this time and time again. It. Doesn't. Work. Not when you have the original movie to compare the new movie to. It's just not fair to the new movie and does a horrible injustice to the old movie. I hear they want to remake Dirty Dancing- No, no, no, no, nooooo! Ok, I will get off my soap box now. I had to complain for a bit.

Back to my love of Footloose and the awesomeness that is the soundtrack. Come on? Quiet Riot, Foreigner, Sammy Hagar, Shalamar....and let's not forget Mike Reno and Ann Wilson's awesome Almost Paradise duet. (we did our Junior prom around that song. haha!) Guess the new soundtrack is more Country whereas the first was more Rock. To each their own, I guess. The old version is still just a classic. And I love jammin' out to it in the car, looking ridiculous. Thank goodness for tinted windows!

Oh and just because I am on this subject and I love Kevin Bacon, I want to post one of my favorite episodes of Will and Grace on here where the Baconator dances with Will.


Back to the movie, who can beat Kevin dancing in an abandoned warehouse jamming out to Never?? Answer = nobody. And on a side note-who else doesn't just dance and dance when they are upset/mad? haha

Ok, I know this post is really dumb, so I apologize for that. I just felt like venting a little this morning.

Wisdom Wednesday

Wow! I can't believe that it is Wednesday again. This week has flown by, I have to say. When I opened up biblegateway.com to go and grab my Scriptures to paste on here, I was struck by the "verse of the day."

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV

I thought that this verse sums up nicely what Wisdom Wednesday is all about. I am no theologian, so please bare with me. This is just what's on my heart after reading that verse this morning. Plus, I think this verse goes very nicely with the next chapter in Proverbs I wanted to post- Chapter 3. We are to use the Word as our guide, as a light unto our path, so to speak. To take those words, to hide them in our heart, to process them, and to take a long, hard look at ourselves and to let that Word teach, rebuke, and correct us. Some days I need that correction more than others. Can I get an Amen?


Proverbs 3
1 My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,
2 for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.
3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.[a]
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.
8 This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.
9 Honor the LORD with your wealth,
with the firstfruits of all your crops;
10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
and your vats will brim over with new wine.
11 My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline,
and do not resent his rebuke,
12 because the LORD disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.[b]
13 Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.
19 By wisdom the LORD laid the earth’s foundations,
by understanding he set the heavens in place;
20 by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,
and the clouds let drop the dew.
21 My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,
preserve sound judgment and discretion;
22 they will be life for you,
an ornament to grace your neck.
23 Then you will go on your way in safety,
and your foot will not stumble.
24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Have no fear of sudden disaster
or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
26 for the LORD will be at your side
and will keep your foot from being snared.
27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in your power to act.
28 Do not say to your neighbor,
“Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”—
when you already have it with you.
29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor,
who lives trustfully near you.
30 Do not accuse anyone for no reason—
when they have done you no harm.
31 Do not envy the violent
or choose any of their ways.
32 For the LORD detests the perverse
but takes the upright into his confidence.
33 The LORD’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the home of the righteous.
34 He mocks proud mockers
but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.
35 The wise inherit honor,
but fools get only shame.

Funny, when I started writing this post, I had lots to say. But after putting Chapter 3 on here and reading through it, there is really nothing I can offer. I need to take these verses and apply them to myself. Hopefully, that is what you will do as well. Let the Word speak to you and take away from it what God needs you to get from it. So I will take to heart verse 5, and just trust in the Lord and not lean on my own understanding.

As for God, his way is perfect:
The LORD’s word is flawless;
he shields all who take refuge in him. ~Psalm 18:30

Come to Mama

Maybe I should have had a Beauty Bonanza theme for this week!! But I did want to post very quickly on this website. It's a beauty website where you can shop for different products, etc. But they send out a monthly products box with beauty product samples for you to try out. I decided to sign up for the BirchBox to see what it's all about. I love me some free samples and how do you know if you like a product until you try it? I'll let you know what all I got in November's box!! Go check out the website http://www.birchbox.com/ for more info. And if you decide to sign up, message me and I will invite you so I can get points :-) Guess it kinda works like Rue La La where you get points/vouchers for inviting people to join. So chekc that one out as well. Its more for fashion, some home stuff, etc. where you get good deals on designer stuff! http://www.ruelala.com/. And I just noticed that I have a $10.00 credit that needs to be used, if you can see! Uh-oh!

Alright. That will be my last beauty post for quite some time. I know I can beat a dead horse!

I'm Way Too Old For This...

...but curiosity killed the cat. I have noticed this product many times, but have refused to try it, well because I'm old and this seems like something a 13 year old would try. But I had to.

I tried the Sally Hansen nail polish strips, and yes I tried the leopard print. Ha!!

Ya'll are digging my claw hand, right? I am a little bit leery of how long these are gonna last. The box says you can get 10 days out of them. So far I've had them on for about 12 hours, and I have had a few minor issues of them wanting to chip or even peel off. So I'm gonna go with a no for them to last all 10 days. They were really easy to put on and didn't take long at all. So if the ol' leopard print last for a few days, it might be worth it to use the other more normal looking ones. Or cut them down and use them on my toes for the more funky prints, like the ones I have now. Guess I am 13 going on 30....anyways, time for this old gal to get back to work and do some grown up things with her adolescent nail polish. :-) At least I can have a little bit of fun while posting to the G/L and doing budget forecasts, ha!!

Happy Friday, ya'll!



A Few of My Favorite Things

I felt like doing a little beauty post this morning on some of my favorite products. It's probably a really good thing that I don't live close to a Sephora or an Ulta, because I would always be in trouble!

First up - Dior! I love all their stuff and if I could afford it on a regular basis, I would wear this every day! Here are some of my go-to basics from Dior.

5 Color Eye Palette

DiorShow Waterproof Mascara

DiorSkin Nude Foundation

I have to say, hands down, the DiorSkin Nude foundation is and will always be my favorite foundation. It. Is. Awesome. But at $60 a pop, I only splurge on it every once in a while. The mascara is awesome and these days I have to wear waterproof. And the eye shadow is extra luxurious and stays on so very well.

Bare Minerals

I just picked this up over the weekend to try, and so far I am loving it. It gives great coverage without feeling like you are wearing makeup. So, I will jump on the Bare Minerals bandwagon and give them a thumbs up.

Smashbox

Lip Gloss

Lip Plump

I really love all things Smashbox. Especially their lip products. And these two are great!

Stila

One Step Correcting Primer

Eye Palette

I have fallen in love with the face correcting primer. It has green pigments to help even out any redness and lavender to brighten up skin tone. It goes on super smooth and I have really fallen in love. I love their eye shadows as well.

Bobby Brown

As in Bobby Brown the makeup, not the singer! Crack is whack, ya'll! Anyways...

Brushes!!! <3

Shimmer Brick

Hydrating Toner

If you don't own a set of brushes, you need to get some. I love mine. They hold up great and really make applying makeup super easy. Next up is the Shimmer Brick. There are different colors of shimmer bricks, but they are awesome because they work for cheeks and eyes. Awesome! 'Nuff said. Last, we have the hydrating toner. Granted, I use Stacey's from time to time. Its some good stuff, too. Makes your face feel very refreshed and still moisturized. That's a tough feat for a toner.

Urban Decay

They have great lip and eye products. Love.

Mario Badescu

Strawberry Scrub

Ceramide Eye Gel

Drying Lotion

Honey Moisturizer

Can I just say that the Strawberry Scrub is probably one of my most favorite things? Because it is. It really, really is. It exfoliates your face really well, and then leaves it feeling so very soft and creamy. The Ceramide Eye Gel just feels good. Especially after a long day and when you're tired. The cooling gel helps to reduce puffiness and just tones up those wrinkles :-) The drying lotion is a miracle product. Put this on a pimple at night and it will be virtually gone tomorrow. The honey moisturizer is also really great, too!

Tarte

I picked this pack up the other day of lip gloss. So far, I'm really liking it. Goes on and helps hydrate your lips and stays on fairly long for a lip gloss.

All right, beauty queens. That's just a few of my favorite things. I believe you can go online to Sephora and purchase just about everything but the Mario Badescu stuff. Go to http://www.mariobadescu.com/ for that!