I'm Baaaaccckkkk!

No I did not die or get taken or disappear...I was taking a much needed break for a while. I had a very bad week (just lots of drama with family, work and the boyfriend) followed by a really amazing week (this past week and Memorial day weekend). This past week was so relaxing and enjoyable because I had a lot of time off from work and also got to spend a lot of time with my family and boyfriend which was exactly what the doctor ordered!

My week started with just pure relaxation. My boyfriend had the stomach flu on Monday so I went to his house and took care of him while also just pretty much laying around all day. I did have time to do my nails though :) I have recently become obsessed with Sally Hansen's Nail Effects. They are easy to put on, super cute, and stay on a long time!

         

   

On Wednesday I had a wonderful date night with my boyfriend. We had Japanese food at our favorite restaurant Sho-gun followed by a movie night at his house. We watched the movie, The Rite. Scary scary scary movie! Oh and on Wednesday we had a technology-free night. It was so nice to have my boyfriend laying next to me rather than on the computer or his cell phone. It was so relaxing.

    

        

On Wednesday night we also sang "Happy Birthday" to my boyfriend's little brother, Sam. My boyfriend was cracking jokes right before the picture was taken so of course I look ridiculous because I am laughing hysterically.

On Friday night the boyfriend and I went to see The Hangover Part II. Yes it is very inappropriate but if you are looking for a good laugh, go see this movie!

    

On Saturday, Rusty and I took Sam out shopping for his birthday gift. He ended up picking out some new video games that he really wanted. My boyfriend and I worked Saturday night and I worked Sunday but we both had yesterday off for Memorial Day! We did some gardening in the morning and then went out to eat with his family at my dad's Mexican restaurant. It was such a productive and relaxing day and the perfect way to end the week.

Oh and during this entire week I have been addicted to watching the Casey Anthony trial. I am watching it right now as I create this blog post. I just find it so fascinating and it's weird that everything that happened took place here in Central Florida. I hope that justice is served and that if she did murder her daughter, she gets what she deserves.

    

 

I hope that everyone has a wonderful Tuesday and yay for this short week!

A Break Among this Craziness

I woke up early today so even though it's my day to sleep in, I figured I would post some cute pics that I have taken lately.

My cousin Ryan has been in the Army for the last two and a half years and he finally got back to the U.S. after being deployed in Afghanistan. He hasn't seen my family in a few years so he decided to use some of his time on leave to spend in Florida with my family.

It was so nice to have him here and he hit it off great with my boyfriend :)

       

I only have about two more weeks left of school so I am very excited to say the least.

Happy Wednesday :)

Braden's 3rd Birthday

For Braden's birthday, we just went out to eat at Logan's Roadhouse (YUM) and then came home and had a Toy Story themed birthday cake. My presents for him sadly didn't arrive in time but should hopefully be here soon! Overall it was a fun night :)

Happy Tuesday everyone!

A Late Christmas Recap

Sorry my recap is late! It's a long post to make up for my absence :)

My Christmas Eve was amazing! I went to the boyfriend's house before the Christmas Eve service at my church and that is where his mom gave me my new Betsey Johnson bracelet. I love it so much!

Later that night after church, I went back over to the boyfriend's house and this time I brought the little brother and sister with me because Santa (boyfriend's stepdad) was going to be there! My boyfriend's family always has a big party on Christmas Eve with their family.

 

Kloe

and Braden

And as it is tradition, pretty much everyone had to sit on Santa's lap...

The boyfriend

 

"Mrs. Claus" aka boyfriend's mom

 Once everyone from the party left, we exchanged gifts with his immediate family.   





I have to say my favorite gift from Rusty was the promise ring he gave me! It's black and white diamonds....ahhhh :)

Now that was just Christmas Eve! Christmas day was spent at my house with the family.



Cutest stocking stuffer ever?



Cupcakes galore! My mother just encourages my obsession :)

Please excuse the lack of makeup!

 

My dad looks so fly in his new leather jacket

   
And then Rusty came later to open his gifts from my parents and eat Christmas dinner with my family.

     

I hope you all had an amazing Christmas and have a wonderful New Year's!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

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I am loving that Friday is Christmas Eve!

I am loving that tomorrow my boyfriend took the whole day off :)

I am loving that the boyfriend and I are going to see Blue Man Group for our one year anniversary. I have always wanted to go because it looks like it would be interesting and entertaining!

     

       

I am loving these cute little cupcake key covers I got from Fredflare! I put them on my keys yesterday and my boyfriend even let me put them on his too (hehe).

       

I am loving that I have wrapped all of the Christmas gifts I can. I am still waiting on some to come in the mail though...I wish they would hurry up!

I am loving my family and boyfriend. They are always there to pick me up when I am down.

Happy hump day!

Day One: Christmas Traditions

Today is the first day of the 12 Days of Christmas challenge with Aly & Molly!

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Every year on Christmas Eve, my second family (the boyfriend's family) has a party. Even though I have only been dating the boyfriend for almost a year, I have attended the party before this year because I have been friends with his family for a long time. The party consists of lots of yummy food and then everyone has to sit on Santa's lap to open one gift. It's a lot of fun and I am so excited for this year.

Last year's party...

I stole these pictures from my boyfriend's mom :)

My family has a tradition that we open all our Christmas presents on Christmas Eve at midnight because that's when Santa has delivered all of them. Last year we didn't do this because everyone was too tired to stay up but we better enforce it this year!

Here are some pics from last year...

I can't wait for Christmas to be here! Have a wonderful Monday everyone!