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!

Five Faves

It's been awhile since I've partaken in a H54F, but this week surely deserves some highlights!! Linking up with Lauren at Lauren Elizabeth (yes that's her new bloggy name!), here's my top five faves for a high five for Friday!

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This week, we've had some glorious weather, which made running with the pups THAT much more enjoyable!

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After Marley's rabies shot, he was forced to run some errands with me. Apparently he didn't like the back seat! Nonetheless, it was nice having some alone time with my Marls!

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While I went to say toodles to my football family, I saw some fancy pants decor they got done! I CANNOT WAIT FOR FOOTBALL SEASON!!

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As I said before, moving onto new beginnings is bitter sweet. Having to say farewell to some great relationships is always hard, BUT with great notes and reminders like these, it makes me excited to plan our trip back for a visit this summer!

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My cousin snapped a photo of dinner when we make our way south... and it's been motivating me to pack up quick! I'll be getting down and dirty with these babies soon!

Don't forget to list your top five with Lauren! Happy weekend friends!

 

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!

Fab Five

Welcoming Friday with open arms today... WIDE open arms!! I hope we have as beautiful weather as we had yesterday because it was out of this world GORG!

Linking up with Lauren at From My Grey Desk, let's High Five for Friday! Here are my top five faves of the week!

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Had a great time gettin' my arts and craft on with some bling!

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If you haven't been informed, I found the best blowdryer ever!! Dries my hair in like less than  minutes. AND it was only $19.99 at Costco!

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OSU revealed their new logo and uni's for this upcoming season!! I know it wasn't long ago we played in the Alamo Bowl, but I am SOOO ready for some football action!

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Finally got my hurrrr trimmed, and it feels uhhhhmazingly healthy! It just took over a year to get errr' dunnnnn! 

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Got some sunshine this week and spent (almost) the entire day outdoors!

Don't forget to link up for H54F! Have a fab weekend!

H54F Birthday Faves

I'm partaking in High Five for Friday, birthday edition!! I've been having such a great birthday week, I decided to share some highlights with you guys! Linking up with Lauren at From My Grey Desk, here's H54F!

1. I was showered with gifts, cards that came through the mail, and shout outs on the phone, Skype, Facetime AND in person!
2. We had a lovely time Oregons' wineries we visited this past weekend! I totes would recommend em', especially to those who love a hearty red wine (like ME!).
3. I indulged in some tiramasu on my actual day of birth, which wasn't one bit disappointing!
4. Shopped til I dropped this week... and ending it with some H&M love this weekend!
5. I've been having a blast in a glass with my sister who's been here the entire week!

Hope you all have been having a fab week, and an even better weekend!

Loving these Five Faves

Happy FRIDAY!!! Woohoo for all you that have a 3-day weekend celebrating President's Day on Monday! Linking up for a H54F with Lauren at From My Grey Desk, here are my top five faves of the week!

1. I've been making it a priority to get on my Vita-Veta-Vegamin game, taking a dose every morning! Another one of my 2013 resolutions that has been full effect starting this week! 
2. The cutest little boy in all America, my little nephew Ese, turned ONE this week! He's growing wayyy too fast :/
3. Laughed my life away as my man put on a show for me while busting a smooth move to ADORN by Miguel.
4. We had some phenominal weather this week, and the shadows came out!
5. Valentine's Day was delightful, especially when these were delivered to my door. BEST HUBS EVAHHH!

Have yourselves a lovely long weekend! I sho will.. my day of birth be Monday FUNday ;)

High Five

Happy Friday!!!! Hope you guys have had a fab week, and an even better weekend! Here's my top 5!

1. Superbowl Sunday was a success! I watched, cleaned, organized and some while Hubs and my BIL cooked, ate and slept!
2. We brought home our second W this week against Utah. Yes, only 2, but that's 1 more than we had last week!
3. Even with some rain and clouds, I managed (forced myself!) to take those dogs out every day this week!
4. Our Beavs had an amazing signing day on Wednesday, and have an exciting 2013 recruiting class! We went to the football recruiting dinner and celebrated the newbies!
5. Manu Samoa starts the Seven Tournament off in Vegas today playing Spain! Wish we were there to watch, but definitely will be in spirit rootin' our county on like donkey kong!

Link up with Lauren at From My Grey Desk for your top faves!

P.S. I love how each of my faves ends with an "!"... so over-used on this bloggy blog!!!!

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!

Five Faves of a Superb Week

High five for friday... hoooooray! Linking up with the lovely Lauren at From My Grey Desk, here's my top five faves of the week....

1. Indulged in some mighty fine sushi with the Hubs, and devoured my fave dish, Pokee!
2. Made my own headbands this week in less than 5 steps.
3. We took the W home against UW in Men's Basketball... our first win! 
4. I brought some new smell good's home from a Scentsy and Stella & Dot Party this week. Just the   names alone make you wanna swoon!
5. I bought the Phillip Phillips CD this week, and friends.. it is BANGIN!

Hope your week was as fun filled as mine sho nuff was! Happy Weekend!

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.