Miley Cyrus 2009....

(btw, beauty hurts)

Thanks Jaime!!!

....it's all about the hair (and fabulous outfits)! Didn't you know???

Does this tell you anything about how the photoshoot went?

.... but I think I may have actually captured a couple of possibilities! Yay!

I'm NOT Oprah's biggest fan....

....but this was really cool!

p.s. make sure you go down and pause my playlist first

It's been a busy week or so, y'all!

And I'm gonna go ahead and warn you...

....this post is going to be sorta long and have lots of pictures.

Just so ya know!

First and foremost, I need to share the sad news. I've just mustered up the strength to post about it, so I'm going to keep it brief as to not open the floodgates again.

Our precious kitty, Lily, is in heaven.

And yes, I wholeheartedly believe that she is in heaven (along with Sapphire and Clancy and Molly and Maisie and Savannah and Max and Bandit and Chloe....and probably some I'm forgetting). Well, maybe not Chloe, she was a a little mean :) JK, Erin!

Lily has been sick for a couple of years, and we decided that she just couldn't go on suffering anymore. The kids were so sad (especially Lucy), but I think they understand. We are attempting to let this situation jump-start some understanding of death and eternity and heaven....this has been quite a journey for all of us. We will bury Lily in Gadsden next week with many of my beloved childhood pets. The kids are taking it all in, and I would be so honored if you would say a prayer for this situation. It's still pretty hard.

Even with the sadness of losing Lily, life is marching on. We're busy with school and sports and church and friends and homework and all sorts of other stuff....

...like our first High School Football game! In cool football weather! Yay!

I can't say that the cool weather has lasted, but we're praying that it comes back real soon. Last Friday night was so much fun for us and the kiddos. We headed over to cheer on our Hoover Bucs (and sadly, they didn't win) against Vestavia Hills. Between their previous domination and my absence from all other games, I'm a little worried that we were the bad luck charm! Good thing I don't believe in luck! Go Bucs, you'll get 'em next time!

See, we weren't only there to watch a football game.....our favorite Buccanette was performing! We love us some Mary Kate!

And as you can see, the end of the game didn't do much for Lucy! That girl can fall asleep anywhere....as we would soon discover!

Our weekend marched on. Sunday was as crazy as ever....church, softball, baseball, small group, Lucy hiding under a bed and falling asleep. Us panicking and almost calling 911 and finding her and feeling complete relief...and after all that, we started the brand new week off with a bang.

Or the knock of the snooze button.

Yep, I let my kids sleep-in on Monday morning!

I know, I know....

.....but it was sooooo worth it!

We all need a mental health day every once in a while, right?

And speaking of that....I got a little mental health moment of my own this week!

Our old Bunco group had a little reunion at my friend Jenny's house....and it was so much fun.

We talked and ate and sipped and laughed and caught up on old times. I love these girls.

Wanna know what else I loved? Jenny's Halloween decorations....

....I found me some of those cool skeletons today, and you can bet they're already hanging from my dining room chandelier. I promise to post some pics real soon!

Knicknats Designs Giveaway Winners!

Hoping I find more time to post tonight, but I wanted to announce the winners of the Giveaway before the day completely runs away!

Congratulations to.....

Tina and Charlotte Ann

Get in touch with me soon and let me know which earrings you like best! I am so happy for you girls....you are going to love your new earrings. And make sure you send your admirers over to Natalie's Etsy store where they can purchase some of their very own!

Happy Monday, y'all....

....mine has been a bit crazy.

Looking for something to do tomorrow?

Join us at a2 Church!

We're goin' Cow Tipping....

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Knicknats Designs....a GIVEAWAY!

A few months ago (remember back when I was doing lots of giveaways? Yeah, I haven't had one in a while), Natalie Fry Horne was featured here on my blog and gave away 3 pairs of her unique, hand made earrings.

They were a HIT! All my lovely readers raved about how much they loved them and wanted a pair of their own! It was awesome!

Little did we know, Nat and her lovelies were about to hit the big time! Besides selling like hotcakes on her Etsy store, several big name stores in the area (and even around the Southeast) have started selling Knicknats Designs. The are HOT y'all!

If it weren't enough that she's so talented (and did I mention beautiful), she also has an amazing spirit. She has a heart for Jesus, her family, and her community. I just love her! It's no surprise that when I needed gifts for the teachers at the kid's school, she donated a few with no hesitation.....those teachers are in for a lovely surprise today!

I wanted to thank her in a big way, and what better way than a giveaway! Two lucky blessed readers will have a chance to win a pair of their choice! Here are a couple of the designs that I picked out for the teachers.....and there are sooooo many other designs on her Etsy site.

I wore these adorable skull and crossbones yesterday, and got stopped several times....aren't they adorable? Lucy was quite impressed with my coolness!

And you can bet on this.....

...these lovelies will be worn tomorrow! Roll Tide, Roll!

So, wanna win a pair (or 2 if you're really lucky blessed)? I thought so!

Here's how you can make it happen....and have up to 5 6 chances to win a pair (I just added number 6):

1. Leave a comment telling me which ones you like best....and don't forget to visit Nat's Etsy Store! Most prints can be made in various sizes and shapes, depending on your style!

2. Follow this blog publicly (just remind me in the comment if you are a follower.....new or loyal)!

3. Follow me on twitter (and remind me of that, too).

4. Tweet about the giveaway (again, let me know in your comment)!

5. Blog about the giveaway (that is if you blog....)

6. Put up a Link on Facebook! Invite all your friends to join in the fun!

I want Nat to gets lots of traffic....

will you help me?!

Hope you win :) Happy Friday! Voting will end at midnight on Sunday....you have ALL weekend to spread the word!