Family Reunion 2015!!

Last Wednesday my family and I headed to the great state of Iowa. We started planning this trip months ago, so that we could be in attendance for both my cousin's wedding as well as my grandmother's 90th birthday! We left our house Wednesday with thoughts of "We will see you Monday night Houston!", but don't let that fool you!!!

As we arrived in Des Moines, Iowa late Wednesday night, we were all just so excited to get to my aunts house and get some rest. It had been a long night of traveling, and we had an even busier five days ahead. Thursday morning we woke up fairly early, and just slowly got ready for the day. We had lunch plans at my uncle's house and then we were going to just come back and relax, catch up and just take a load off. Lunch at my uncles was fabulous, the weather was perfect, the food was delicious, but most of all the company was even better. With my family living in Houston and the rest of my mom's family living in Iowa, visits tend to be few and far in between. So when we are all together we treasure that time so much! 

Friday the girls (my mom, sister, aunt and I) headed out to get some shopping done. I am sorry but girls just can't go on a trip without doing some shopping. Although Des Moines has most of the same stores as Houston, one store they do have that we don't have is Von Maur! Y'all I am telling you from a shopping addicts perspective that store is the BEST. It is a cross between Nordstrom's and Neiman's, but it has more of the Nordstrom's prices which I LOVE.  Friday night my uncle made his famous pork tenderloin sandwiches and I was in heaven. They are literally one of my favorite foods. We stayed up really late on Friday and just chatted, and laughed about old times. It is so fun to be on the adult side of the spectrum now. No longer having to go to bed early while everyone else is still up, or just finally understanding everything the adults are talking about HAHA. 

Saturday was my cousin's wedding. The morning was crazy between hair appointments, getting my grandma ready for wedding pictures and just making sure everyone was fed and ready before 3:00pm. It was supposed to rain all day Saturday, and everyone was freaking out because the wedding was on a beautiful golf course outside. Luckily The Lord was on our side and held the rain! Thank you God! The wedding was absolutely gorgeous, it was the perfect day all around. My cousin had a live band, and I am telling you that is the way to go!! The band made the reception that much more fun. Saturday night we headed back to my aunt's house tired and danced out. That night I got some of the best sleep ever. Mind you this whole time I was/ still am battling a sinus infection!!! UGH!! 

Sunday we slept in and just relaxed. Everyone was so tired from the night before. After pretty much hanging out all day, we all got ready for my grandmother's 90th birthday party. The party was being held at a little small italian place down the road from my aunt and uncles house. It was all of our family plus 4 of my grandmother's high school best friends! I think it is so incredible that she still talks to her high school besties!! That gives me so much hope for the future!! It was a lovely party, and my grandmother was glowing from head to toe. She truly is one of a kind! So witty, smart, kind and just all around beautiful. I hope I am half of the woman she is at 90. 

Monday- Labor Day, we got packed up, had a wonderful lunch and then went on a tour to the main alcohol headquarters of Iowa. My uncle is the administrator of the Iowa Alcohol Beverage Division. We got to tour the warehouse that houses all of the alcohol in Iowa. Even though I am not a drinker, I found it to be super fascinating. It was cool to kind of learn about how all of it works. Monday late afternoon we headed to the airport to start our L O N G truck home. 

Our plane was supposed to take off at 6:30pm and arrive around 9:30pm back in Houston. After being at the airport for over 3 hours and having our flight pushed back due to mechanical issues, we final hopped on the plane at 7:30. We were about an hour into the flight and everything was going pretty smooth until BOOM- we were flying through tons of rain, thunder and lightning. It was one of the most scariest flights I have ever been on in my entire life. Finally the pilot got on the little intercom and announced that because of bad weather in Texas, we were going to have to be taken to DENVER, COLORADO!!! Say what???? DENVER??! We unloaded off the plane in Denver only to find out that we would not be getting our luggage, and that we could get it in Houston when we arrived there on Tuesday. After all of that fiasco we were shuttled to a nice hotel, to eat (mind you it's 11:30pm at this point) and sleep until we could get a flight out Tuesday at 2:15pm. We woke up Tuesday to beautiful weather in Denver, and we enjoyed a delicious breakfast at a local restaurant. We finally arrived home last night at about 8pm. It was the longest 24 hours of my life. Thankfully we came home to no flooding in our house and 2 happy happy dogs! In the midst of all the chaos we have so much to be thankful for. There are so many families who lost their homes and cars, and I just pray that they seek The Lord in these hard times. 

We surely had one of the best Labor Day weekends ever! So much family and so much fun! Now back to reality and making money ;) 

I'll leave you with some pictures of our trip, because we all know that the only reason why people read blogs, is so that they can be nosey and see people's pictures!!! 

 My beautiful cousin Laura and her husband Chris 

 My family plus my mom's sister, husband and mom

 Our whole family at my grandma's birthday celebration (don't mind my brother's goofy smile)

 My sister, cousin and I at my cousin's wedding

 Our last hooray before we said goodbye and headed on home to Houston! We love you Iowa!!!

You were so good to us Iowa and Denver, but we are so glad to be back home in Houston, where the mexican food is yummy and the weather is toasty! 

XOXOXO,

Maggie 

 

Hoppy Easter 2015

I love Easter for many many many reason, but I would be lying if I said that I didn't love that you can finally wear white jeans around this time. I love celebrating Jesus and seeing everyone at church worship and praise that He indeed has RISEN. This past weekend was filled with so many things. I always look forward to busy weekends, but let me tell you after they are over I am BEAT.

All of my friends started arriving on Thursday. Thursday night I babysat for my favorite littles with one of my bffs! It was a perfect start to my lovely weekend! The night was busy, but luckily I did not have to work or go to school on Friday so it was all good. Friday morning my sister went into work late, so my mom, sister and I headed to the mall to help my mom pick out some new sunglasses (THANK GOD!!!!!). Y'all her last pair were terrible. Sorry mom! The rest of the day was packed with a haircut, lunch plans, shopping and dinner plans with friends. After a delicious dinner with my bffs at one of our favorites, George's Pastaria, we headed to play cards at one of our friend's house. 

Friday night was another late night, so by the time I got home and got in bed I just melted into my pillow. I swear that was one of the best nights of sleep I've ever gotten!! Praise!! Saturday was again filled with so many activities, so many that I will save you the bore of having to read about. 

On Sunday I was up bright and early for church and then headed to an Easter lunch, and then went home to relax a little and do an Easter dinner with my family! Sadly the weather wasn't very nice on Easter, which meant there were no pictures. My hair got all messed up on the way out of church from the rain, so I was really bitter about the weather. if you know me well, then you know my hair is my life and I literally HATE the rain because it messes with my hair. I also hate humidity.... bleh. Maybe I am living in the wrong city, ya think? Oh well, I didn't let it kill my full heart for such a special day. Sunday all of my friends headed on back to school, and we started our countdown till summer. We are sitting at a little over a month! Can I get an AMEN!!!! 

The weekend was overall perfect! I hope everyone had a perfect and blessed Easter weekend.

Excuse the selfie... this is the poncho I put on when I realized it was pouring down rain! 

XOXOXO,

Maggie

The Future

Recently I have had lots of thoughts about the future. Questions and thoughts about where I will be in 5, 10, 15 years down the road. Of course just like any other young girl I have a pictured dream life in my head. Will that be my reality? Who knows but I sure do hope some of it is. I have always been a dreamer, one that just loves to think of the future and all possibilities of things later on.

Often times my friends and I talk about getting married and having little families, about where we will live after we get married and the type of jobs we will all have. Even though that is all fun and games now, I know that when the time comes it will be pretty scary for some. As much as I hate change more than anything, there is something in my heart that tells me I am ready for everyone of those challenges. I was born ready for this stage in my life. I have been waiting for what seems like FOREVER to become, a teacher, momma and wife (I still however have many years to go before any of that is a reality).

It is crazy to me how one thing of change can scare some, but to another it is nothing. When talking to my friends, they always think it is CRAZY that I could get married tomorrow and be so happy. But again, I am a 30 year old living in a 20 year old's body. HAHA! My hope and wish is that my sweet little family will be crazy goofy, young at heart, and just perfect in the eyes of myself and my creator. I want nothing more than for my kids and husband to crave Jesus more than anyone in the world.

Life is short y'all and before we know it, I will be looking back at this post and planning my next post about retirement. CRAZY! But until then I am going to just continue to live one day at a time and love every minute of it.

So in 10 years I hope to be happily married, have an orphanage of children, and a life that I love so incredibly much! I don't think I am asking for too much ;)!


I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!! Hugs to all!


XOXOXO,

Maggie

The Current Obsessions Are Back!

I find myself more and more being addicted to online shopping, and it is really hurting my pocket book. SO until I can find the right type of "AA" for shopping, I shall unleash my needs wants on here!!


1. Essie Punchy Pink

I love love love spring and all the nail polish colors that come with it! I have been on the hunt for this nail polish for the longest time. Either places don't carry it or they are all sold out :(.

2. Whistling
Although I have no picture to represent this, I have recently learned to whistle and I AM OBSESSED! I feel like I little kid who learns how to walk for the first time. It's like you just can't stop. I found myself walking through IKEA yesterday just whistling my little head off. Ok, enough of the baby obsessions.. back to the ones that make my shopping addition so real.

3. Louis Vuitton Neverfull Bag

I love this purse so much, but the thought of spending 1,100 dollars on it is killer. Maybe one day when I am rich and famous I will splurge.

4. My boy Blake Shelton <3 

The last two years I have had the honor and privilege to go see Blake Shelton at the rodeo! He is seriously my absolutely FAVORITE. He has such a generous and sweet heart. I love watching him on The Voice. He is definitely the life of the party!! He sure does know how to put on a good show :). Thank you again JQ and Ellen for the tickets, they were sure loved!!

And lastly....

5. This weather!!!!!

The last couple days this sweet pup and I have taken full advantage of this gorgeous weather. We have taken hour long walks almost daily. It is one of the most refreshing things ever! I have been in heaven! I love the cold weather, but the cold and rain were really starting to get to me! I am so glad to be in shorts and flip flops :).



I think that is about all for now!!!



XOXOXO,

Maggie 

Happy First Birthday, Blog!

Today my first child blog turned one years old. A year ago today I was brainstorming in my head what I could write for my first post, and praying that this blog journey would be all I dreamed of and more. During the first year I have learned that you can't blog once a week, every once and a while your blog needs a facelift, and sometimes it truly is hard thinking about something to write about. 

I am so grateful for this blog and all the love and relief it has brought to my life. I love that I have a place to jot my thoughts down, without feeling like it has to be perfect. I always enjoy reading people's blogs, and my only hope was/is that others can get there fulfillment from mine. When starting this blog I truly had no idea if I would actually keep it up or not. I asked myself "do you really think you have time to blog???" My initial thought was no... but this blog has proven me wrong, and showed me that there is always time to blog. 

Although I try to blog at least twice a month, I often find myself falling a tad short, and having to do lots of catch up posts. With that being said though, I still do truly love everything about this blog and what it has done for me. 

Daily Margarita, you have been such a joy in my life. I can't thank you enough for all the memories you have captured in your short little life. I look forward to watching you grow throughout the years!

XOXOXO,

Momma aka Maggie

Current Obsessions!

I thought I'd share some of my current obsessions with the blog world! Here goes...

1. Fitbit Flex 

I purchased this fitbit about a month ago! I was really skeptical for a long time, about if it really worked and if I would actually use it. After getting it and getting it all set up, I put it on my wrist and never looked back. It tracks all the right things (steps, calories, water intake, and sleep!)

2. This adorable Old Navy sweater

I saw this in the store yesterday and knew I just couldn't pass it up. Plus it was on sale!!! It might have only been 10% off, but that was enough for me to make the big purchase. Seriously this sweater goes with everything, and it is perfect for both the winter and the summer! 

3. Rootbeer

So I really don't drink all the much soda, but when I am craving that sugar carbonated drink this is my first choice. Here's the catch though... I only like Barq's and not every place has it. I guess for me that is a good thing, because otherwise I would be drinking it far too often. 

4. Nate Burkus Candle

I found this awesome candle at Target! I automatically became so obsessed with it. Actually, enough that I was afraid I would burn it too fast, so I went out the next day and bought myself another. Thank god I did that because they no longer carry it!! It is the perfect mix of citrus, and it truly makes anything smell better. 

And last but certainly not least...

5. EVERYTHING ON PINTEREST 

Seriously... I can't get on there without finding something that I must have! It is soooo addicting. I will say though it has definitely brought out the crafty side in me and I love it. 

I hope everyone had an {AWESOME} weekend, but that you have an even better week ahead!

Love to all near and far!

XOXOXO,

Maggie 

Is This Really Another Catch Up Post??!!

I am starting to become the queen of these catch up posts. It seems like I blink for just a second and another month goes by. If you are like me you most likely skim peoples post about "Life Recently" or "Just Another Catch Up". I promise you I won't be offended if you decide to just move right on past this post. For those of you though who love to be bored to tears, and read about my not so average life, then I welcome you and thank you for all your patience. 

Not even going to lie, I often wish that the bloggers of the blogs I follow would blog every single day. Who am I kidding though? Life always seems to get in the way, and the last thing you have time for is posting on the blog. And here I go sounding like a total hypocrite because I tend to go a long time in between posts. 

About exactly three weeks ago I started back to school, for yet another semester of college. This time around I wasn't nervous at all and totally went in with an attitude of "WE ARE GOING TO KICK BUTT THIS SEMESTER!!!!!!!!", and so far I have done just that. My work load is a little less than most semesters and while it is sometimes a tad boring, overall I am loving all my free time and naps being productive! I feel as if I am not even in school, everyday I wake up bright and early to catch my 8 am class, but then I am home and back in my PJS by 10. What kind of life is that??? UMM THE BEST LIFE! So while my friends are walking to class, listening to lectures, or studying,  I am just chillin at home in my much desired pajama wardrobe. 

I still however work everyday in the late afternoon, so I would say over all I am hitting the jackpot with life right now. What more could I reaaaaally ask for? So basically life has been full of babysitting, sleeping, and hanging out with my friends when I feel like I can't sleep any longer haha! 

No complaints on this end! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, and hopefully I will be back before shorts weather begins! 

XOXOXOXO,

Maggie