Thursday, April 16, 2009

Time for a New 'Do

Yes, it is time to take this long, sorely-in-need-of-color hair:

and transform it into something with a little more style than long.

You know - I did mention how I love zebra print yesterday. What about this?


I do think I would look great with this style. I'm sure my boss would love it....
Or, I could go even longer and add extensions like this:


That could be interesting. Hehe! In all seriousness, I do think I am going to leave my hair the same color (as my hair - not my roots - please don't look at the roots). Though, I am thinking of adding in some red to give it a little punch. Sort of like this:

Subtle, right? Hehe!

I do have to decide which route to go. My former college self was much more brave and would cut and grow her hair out incessantly. But with my old age, I have become much more of a prude and,frankly, scared to do much more than leave my hair long and curl or straighten it everyday. It doesn't have much style..... it is just long. Don't get me wrong: I LOVE rolling my hair. I am addicted to my hot rollers. The first step is admitting the problem. But it is time for a change.

Now - some real options.

I've been contemplating leaving it long. I feel comfortable with this decision. I don't think it would look much different but I can just get her to frame my face a little more and throw in some more layers. These are really cute examples:

But I feel like every time I get layers they grow back out really fast and pretty soon I'm back in the 'no style - just long' zone. Does this happen to anyone else?
Another problem with long hair: I have really thick hair and the longer it gets the more it is weighed down and has less volume. That means the thick curls I have in the morning have fallen by the afternoon.
Or I could go a little shorter than I may be comfortable with. I know I will immediately regret this decision when the scissors start chopping away but it would probably be a really cute style in the end.



Or I can go shoulder-length. The problem with shoulder-length is that sometimes it just looks like you are in that weird in-between stage between short and long hair. If I'm going to be in that style shouldn't I go ahead and get a little thrill with the short hair?


After hours of scavenging hairstyles on the internet, I think I have found one that suits me pretty well. It will be much shorter than where I am now but not short enough to make me sick. Yes - if there was never any need for my hot rollers I would probably get physically sick. I told you I have a problem.



What do you think about these options? Do you have any suggestions?

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

New Addition to our Household

This little guy!The Nester was having a ' Perfectly Beautiful' Tassel Sale and I scored big time! I am working on gathering items for a zebra room that I am planning for the future. This is going to work great!

I also wanted this little guy but he was scooped up before I got him. Oh, well.


Thank you, Nester!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Easter... and a few other happenings

We celebrated Easter as we usually do - with a family lunch at my grandparents.

I love them...
Them, too...
And a family shot of us (with a sneak peak of some Easter goodies)...
I got to play with Karson (probably one of my favorite things to do)...
Secret: If you hold the dog and the baby at the same time
there is no barking or crying. An Easter miracle!

My grandparents keep him twice a week and he is in love with them...

The Easter Bunny was good to us this year.

Rafa is getting a little help with his present. He got a new collar and some treats.
Lucas scored big time - hat, shirt, candy, overalls. Yes - OVERALLS! They are hilarious!
And I did very well if I do say so myself: candy, jewelry, new purse, and some Tevas! I love my Tevas!
See my purse there on the ground. It is super cute!
Here is a better shot of it since I am carrying it today.


One last family photo with our little bunny...


And a couple random photos from this weekend:

The happy, old married couple out Friday night with friends

We had a special treat Saturday night. We stayed at Chris and Aida's, grilled out, and helped paint the nursery for Baby Landon!

I forgot to take pictures of the painting but got a few pics while taking down the tape...
Even the dogs get in on the action...

Hope your Easter weekend was filled with lots of fun, too!

Monday, April 13, 2009

Musical Mondays: Embarrassing Confession

Hosted by Jori and Diane
This week's theme is "The song I am embarrassed to admit that I LOVE". Well, for me - it is more of a genre..... the booty music genre. That's right, ladies. I like to shake it to some good tunes. Unfortunately, the songs that tend to be best for the booty are not what I would consider 'classy' music choices to say the least.
I like listening to my booty music not only when I am dancing but other times as well - getting ready for a fun night out, relaxing with friends on the weekends, driving in my car and making other people stare as I get my groove on in the driver's seat, doing house work....

I don't really care much for the lyrics. I just like the beat. So I listen, sing, dance along to powerful artists such as Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy, T-Pain, MIMS....... Yea. Classy.

Lucas is not a fan of my eclectic taste in music.... from my love of country to my rap repertoire. But he is most embarrassed by my booty music.... or my dancing... I'm sure that's not it... gotta be the music.

Here is just a taste to get you moving on your Monday....


Back That Thang Up

by Juvenile

Shake That Laffy Taffy

by D4L

Pop, Lock and Drop It
by Baby Huey

Thursday, April 9, 2009

One Year

Well, it seems my blog and I have come to a pinnacle moment: one year together.

In the beginning, I wasn't sure how successful we would be or what exactly we were getting ourselves into. We had a rocky start - talking about the weather or other random nothings. But eventually I adjusted to life in the blogosphere: venting, creating, bragging, celebrating,traveling, and discovering new passions. We shared it together and made a lot of new friends along the way.

Yes, it seems this blog of mine and I will make it after all. There are many more changes coming in our future but through them all we hope to grow stronger and continue to meet lots of cool new people along the way.

I had hoped to unveil a brand new blog (still the same ole blog with a new name, home, and design) to mark this occasion, but I am far from ready for that. Instead, I'll announce my new blog name and cross my fingers that when the day comes to make that switch you will all follow me. Without further ado, I present to you the future of this little blog:

South Meets South:
When a Southern Girl falls in love
with a South American Man


I had already thought about this name when Jen @ Buried with Children suggested it, too. So I owe her a small token of my appreciation and will try to come up with something shortly. Thanks, Jen!

And thank you for listening,

Ashley

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Picnics in the Park ARE BACK!!

Spring is almost here! The weathermen are reporting we received our last frost (hopefully) last night and warmer weather is headed our way. Today is a beautiful, sunny day with temperatures in the upper 60s (and climbing). We celebrated by reinstating our Picnics in the Park!

Lucas poses with my highly-coveted antique picnic basket

Lucas surprised me with a pineapple the other day
(no flowers, no candy, no lingerie.... a pineapple)
. I do love pineapple.


And a few pics of us...
And now that I have my camera handy, here is that photo of me with some of the junk food from Saturday night...

Looking forward to many more picnics this spring!!

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Junk Food Frenzy!!

Saturday we had a great Junk Food Party to celebrate my new smile and all the things I can eat with it now. We look for any reason to have a good time.

As with any good party, there was birthday cake. This all stems from my marathon party (told you we look for any reason). Brandon ordered a "Congrats on running 26.2" cake. He picked it up without looking at it (such a man). When we opened up to celebrate it said "Happy Birthday Ashley". Haha! Okay. So, we have another birthday cake to celebrate the new smile! I told Brandon I should get a "Congrats on 26.2" cake for my birthday in July.... just to mix it up.


We also had lots of other junk food: Snickers, Twizzlers, Sour Gummi Worms, Chewy Jolly Ranchers, Popcorn, Cupcakes, Cheesecake, and my favorite of the night - Crunch & Munch, caramel covered popcorn with nuts.... so good. I took a photo with the all the junk but left my camera in the car so maybe I'll show you on another day.

There were various games - including some Wii action.


Showing off my new smile with Justin and James...


Brandon trying his best...


Nicole was already having a great night by the time we got there....


And, my photogenic husband....