High Five for Life Lately

Happy Friday!! I know I've been absent yet again, BUT in all for good reasons! We were in the midst of packing, cleaning, moving, and all that jazz.

Besides the moving hustle and bustle, I've had quite a week! I'm linking up with Lauren at Lauren Elizabeth for a High Five for Friday, and catching you up with my life lately!

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My Dad and Aunt helped us move this past weekend, which mean frequent stops to fuel up! I did some mighty fine fueling up with this chocolate-marshmallow-whipped-cream-with-sprinkles deliciousness!

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While on our road trip, we made sure to stop and visit with the precious curly haired handsome lil' man! He got some bonding in himself with Moana.

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We made it home to celebrate my sister's birthday on Monday! Sang her a sweet song to celebrate life, and indulged on the best Oreo ice-cream cake! Happy birthday month to her... wishing her nothing but the best because she IS the best!

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We got a great welcome home from the family, including new bedding and curtains in our temporary room! I feel so humble knowing I have such an amazing family who continuously gives blessings.

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Tagged along with this handsome Hubs of mine to USC while he met up with some athletic peeps. Meanwhile, my cousin and I toured the campus... and some!

Don't forget to link up at Lauren Elizabeth for a H54F!

The Happs

Where I have been? What's the happs? How's life? Questions you may be wondering about this lil' ole bloggette, and answers are what I'm givin' ya today! 

Things have been on pause with crafting and modeling my outfits becauuuussseeeeeee...

I've been taking care of my poor sick pup since we came home from Spring Break!

I'm getting ready to take off to present at our big annual conference in Houston, TX! Ms. Audrey was nice enough to get these fancy pants business cards designed and ready to take with me and help network! I'm presenting on my dissertation, and will be surrounded by all different professionals in my field... what more can I ask for?! 

Oh yea... WE'RE MOVING!! I started to tell you about it a few months ago (here)... More deets to come, but in a nutshell, we're starting a new chapter in life that I'm beyond blessed and so excited about!

I still have some catching up to do with my blog reading, but don't worry... you all are heavily on my mind and I love getting to see snippets on Twitter, IG and FB!

High Five for Spring Break!

1. Hubs and I went to the football banquet this past weekend and wished the seniors off well.

2. Made this pretty lil' thang this week, and I'm lovin' it!

3. I finally made some time for new bright workout pieces!

4. The pups got a bath this week... which means no outdoors for a few days so they stay clean... which means they've been entertaining themselves indoors quite effectively.

5. (not pictured) Spring break officially begins at the end of today!!!!! WAHOOOOO!

I'm linking up today with Lauren at From My Grey Desk for a H54F!

Scarf and Heels

I just can't get over my pink pumped up kicks or my LC Lauren Conrad chambray! The sun has been glistening lately, but it's still in the 50's which means I can still rock a scarf to keep warm. It's a plus that the pink in it is right on point with my pink stellies!

Here's my LLL's of this past week...

LOVE

I love the time I get to spend with my little family (hubs and our doggies). It's not often we have the entire day together, especially because hubs works Mondays through Saturdays, and occasionally goes in Sunday for a few hours. This weekend, we spent the gorg day at the Oregon Coast and let the pups run free in the water while we walked down the shoreline.

LEARN

I learned something again which I haven't put into practice in quite awhile. Ask and you shall receive... when I pray for something, I learned to pray and ask for something specific... not just "good in my life," but whatever it is that I am working towards.

LAUGH

I laughed when my hubs asked me for my log-in information for Pinterest. He downloaded it on his iPad so he can research some DIY ideas, and I caught him searching Men's Fashion.... this guy!!

1st Friday of Lover's Month!

Happy Friday, heyyyy!!! My top five things from this week??? So glad you asked!

1. Went to a birthday lunch with my gal pals, and thankfully had a decent hurr day!
2. This week while walking the pups, we saw a ton of dear! I don't care how many times I see these animals... they still awe me when they prance right in front of us as they cross the streets!
3. I had an odd 24-hour stomach sickness this week, and my Hubs just shined like a diamond. Took care of me... came home frequently from work. Did the dishes. Cooked dinner early. Brought me soup and crackers and sprite! LOVE him!
4. Hubs and I made "just cause" blueberry muffins one night and they were delish!
5. Today is the 1st day of February. Yes January flew by, but February is one of my fave months! Total lovahhhh's month! (Can't wait to show off some Valentine's Day DIY comin up next week!)

What were some highlights from your week?? Link up with Lauren at From My Grey Desk for a High Five for Friday!

Top Five

Yahooo!! It's Friday!!! Hope you all have been having a fantab week, and still pushing through with those 2013 resolutions (if you made em!).

I'm doing what I love to do on Fridays and linking up with Lauren at From My Grey Desk for a H54F!

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Through this freezing weather, Hubs and I have still been able to entertain our doggies!

Yes... Hubs tied the roped ball around Marley, while Moana holds on tight to her tennis ball!

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Had some time for R&R with my Hubs on a night he came home at 7 instead of 8! Any kinda free time I get, I TAKE (especially when wine is involved)!

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I finally found a solution to charging my phone in the car (this is a big deal people... my phone decides to run out of juice when I step into the car!). Apple hasn't released an official car charger for the iPhone 5 yet, but I found this nifty doo-dad at Office Max! All that's required is the cord from the wall charger... then BOOM! Successfully charing!

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American Idol, Season 12 started on Wednesday!! Let the good times roll!!

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I celebrated my one year blogiversary yesterday!

There ya have it kiddos! Happy Friday... Happy Weekend!!

FIRST High Five!

Happy first Friday of 2013! I hope your three (or plus) day work week has been fantab.... I know it will be after today since the weekend is here yet again!

Today I'm linking up with Lauren at From My Grey Desk to share my top five fave things from my week. Here's the the very first 2013 H54F!

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We returned back from Texas to these two cutie patootie faces! Oh how I missed em so, but I think they missed us more!! They haven't left our side since we've been back.

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This week I heard back from a journal I submitted my dissertation to for publication. They didn't give me a "NO," but they gave me suggestions for revisions. THAT, I can work with!! I became an expert is revising while working on my dissertation. After revising with my chair as the second author, I'll resubmit it later this month for another round of reviews! One step closer to my goal of getting my manuscript published (fingers crossed).

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Last supper of 2012 was a mighty fine one! We ate sushi til our buttons popped! Our stuffed faces lead us into the countdown for the new year.... New year meaning new planner and calendar, which took some time in transferring birthdays! But I always feel so rejuvenated once all dates are entered!

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Wednesday night, I spent 2 hours (maybe even longer) Facetiming my little brother who wanted to play games all night long. He wanted to download every single game that had multiple players so we can virtually compete. The funniest thing was that his face didn't even show most of our call... he just wanted to stay online so I can hear his noise effects as he crushed me on every game! All in all, it was great QT spent from afar!

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I've been having a great time playing around with my new toy, thanks to the Alamo Bowl!! Any suggestions for fun iPad apps???

What's the happs with you lovies? Link up with Lauren and share your five fave for H54F!

P.S. As you may have noticed, I'm trying to be good with adding a watermark to my pictures. Instagram's new policies and procedures got me thinking about my photos.... and I'm trying to make a habit of watermarking! Let's see how it goes.

Friday Five

TGIF!!! Last Friday before Christmas, and last weekend to get your last minute shopping doneZO if it's not already done!

Today, I'm saluting to Friday by counting the top five fave things of my week! Cheers to a High Five for Friday with Lauren at From My Grey Desk.

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I got some holiday baking accomplished over the weekend, and enjoyed a new recipe of peanut butter truffles!

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Our first winter snow called for an early White Christmas as it snowed all day long!

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I got to Facetime with my o'hana this week, and spent some good ol' QT with the kiddos... who I have been missing OOBERLY!!! 

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Followed one of Rachel Ray's 30-minute meals, and had a superb simple dimple chicken parmesan meal this week (with a glass of white wine, or course!)

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Our doggies were going bananas this week with their cray cray poses! Marley couldn't decide which couch to stand on, and Moana mistakened her Papa's foot as a pillow!

What are some of your faves from your week? Link up with Lauren and share em!