Four Things Currently Rockin' My World!

It's been a while since I have done one of these, so here we go! Here are four things making my life better at the moment:

1.  my new work space!  I just spruced up my desk area at home a bit and it is now bright, crazy, and full of color...just how I like it.  :)  My laptop usually covers the things in that drawer under the glass, but it was in the kitchen when I took the photo...oops.

2.  black grapes.  I could go on and on about how great they are, but will just let you read this link if you want.  The grapes above lasted about 3 minutes.

3.  Nectar Thermique by Kerastase.  I think I have been in denial for years that my hair was as dry as hay.  Why I continue highlighting it is beyond me, because I know it only causes more and more damage.  This past time at the salon, I asked my stylist to recommend a great product and she did just that.  This stuff is amazing!

4.  Skype!  I have mentioned that we live far away from our families and how tough it is.  Since having our son, it has been important to me that he know his relatives and see them on a regular basis.  That is tough, so being able to call on Skype for free, makes us feel like we are actually seeing our families more than just the few times a year we physically see them.  Now I just have to get my parents on board!  :)  

Happy Thursday!!  

I cannot believe tomorrow is already Friday! 

Four Things Currently Rockin' My World!

Happy Monday!  I hope you had a great weekend!!  I sure did!  Honestly, I am just giddy!  This time of year makes me insanely happy!  Family, gift-giving, parties, baked goodies...ahhhh...I just love it all!  With all that in mind, here are four things I am loving right now:

1. My family! :) I know I say how much I love them, but this photo was from last week and we were having the best day!  We went to the zoo during the week, no one was really there, the weather was beautiful, and it was a perfect day!  Too bad Connor was looking down!...this is perfect though, because I can never seem to get a photo of him.  He is always on the move.

2.  This tealight snow bell candle holder from Gold Canyon!  I went to my first Gold Canyon party this weekend and I think I may have found my new addiction!  I cannot wait for my items to arrive, so I can start continue decorating for Christmas!  This year, I am going glam...lots of glitter and sparkle!  :)

3.  Our filled shoe box that shipped yesterday!  Shoe box for what?...Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse.  I don't think I have ever spoken about religion here, but this is just one of the fantastic organizations our church supports.  Their mission: "Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world."  You can read more about Operation Christmas Child, here!

4.  I made the cookies I posted about last week!!  They were definitely great!  I still do not think I have found THE perfect cookie, but this recipe will be kept and used again for sure!

Have a great week!!...eek!!  It is almost Thanksgiving!  YAY!

Four Things Currently Rockin' My World!

This is somewhat random and these four things really have nothing to do with each other, but nevertheless, they are currently four of my favorite things right now:

1.  the present: clear make up by philosophy.  When I actually remember to use this primer before putting on my make up, I am in love with it! I have been using it for years...but for some reason I usually forget to put it on until it is too late...I need to work on that.

2.  The snuggle time with my son when he wakes from his naps.  He is always sweet and loves giving hugs, but the 10 or so minutes when he first wakes up after his naps are our special cuddle time and moments I will cherish forever.

3.  Briannas Classic Buttermilk Ranch Dressing.  This is the best ranch dressing I have ever had...in my whole life.  :)  I could bathe in this dressing.

4.  This is the awesome son of a really amazing woman...the kind of mother I strive to be.  I questioned whether I should post this at all...first because it is someone else's child, second because I didn't want putting it alongside salad dressing to devalue her message in any way and because you have likely already seen this all over Facebook and/or Twitter....BUT the message is so important that I am throwing all of those reasons out the window and decided to blur his face.  This post brought tears to my eyes and hopefully opened a few others' eyes, as well.  Please take a moment to read, "My son is gay" if you haven't already.

Have a great weekend!!

[Cupcake Friday may or may not return next Friday...I think I need a break from the sweets.  :)]