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1.06.2011

Almost Missed It


For Christmas my sweet mother-in-law absolutely spoiled me.  I mean it.  I'm actually still is squirming with excitement to think about all of the thoughtful gifts I recieved. One in particular has unexpectedly become my favorite.  Three words..MAC Paint Pot. If you have a remote clue what I am talking about- I could end this post right now and provide justice to this product- but for sake of others who have not yet had the privalege to hear/see/sample this make-up product- I will continue on.  This gift sat in it's box for about 4 days after Christmas.. partly because I didn't work up the energy to put on clothes, let alone makeup. And the other part is because I was almost scared to use it!  I didn't know what it was for.  I found out through a random text from MIL, Bree.  She must have had the 'Mom' radar up and knew I was avoiding her gift.  She told me that she used it for priming her eyelids before application of eyeshadow.  Hummmm.  Okay.  I'll try. What in the world was I waiiiitttting on?! 

This stuff works wonders. I have mine in Painterly, a creamy nude beige color, but they are also available in a wide variety of other colors, not all for the way I use it.. most have color and are meant to be long lasting.
The paint pot preps your lids for the eyeshadow you are about to apply--intensifying the color of your shadows, making them super vibrant. Taking less time to apply because your first swipe of the brush was enough. (May save you money, too!  Less eyeshadow = longer lasting!)  I've also noticed that it keeps the eye makeup you’re wearing in place, preventing creases, and looking great all day!

Hopefully you will find this product as wonderful as I do!  I am really dissapointed in myself for even the contemplation of returning it.  Thanks, Bree for my fabulous gift!

1.01.2011

Year in Review | 2010

As I started to prepare and think over this past year- I almost became overwhelmed with (fun) memories.  Choosing just one thing from each month was such a challenge- so here I am with one heck of a long post to share.  (Soowwwweeyy)
January 2010
VEGAS, baby!  This picture is probably my favorite picture from the entire year.  A New Year's Kiss at midnight.
Spending our winter vaca with the Wingfield's was a blasty blast- Hello from the Vegas Strip!
 February
Record breaking snowfall in Dallas. 
Made for silly times in the snow with my fellow Presby peeps.
March
My first contest winning-magazine-worthy recipe!  My Cinnamon-Toffee Croissant Bread Pudding debuted in Country Woman Magazine.
I was sneaky and planned a surprise birthday party with all of Jordan's closest of our firefighter family for his 28th birthday.  It snowed on this night, too!
April
I met one of my role models, Giada DeLaurentiis (for a second time!) at a book signing in Dallas.  Love her.
 Jenna tied the knot with the love of her life in a beautiful Stockyard celebration
May
Partrick Austin graduated High School!
Love my brothers
 Ashley and Jarrett got engaged, too!!
 June
The end of my long traveled journey to RD-hood
July
We took (another) mini vaca to a sweet B&B with the Wingfield's to the Hill Country- Llano, Texas to be exact. 
Our adventures on this trip make for fun memories- I still chuckle to look at this picture.
July also marked our first, and definitly NOT the last, date with a Crooner.
Mr. Buble-I heart you, handsome.
August
Succeeded my dream- RD status comes to life!
Patrick made his move to Dallas- and we now have one less guest room.
Celebrated 5 years if marriage
September 
Mexico fun with the Collins'. Such a beautiful memory
We were honored to stand with some of our best friend's, Hailey and Justin, as they got married!
October
The Texas Rangers made the World Series Playoffs..and we got to attend (a winning) Game #2.
I also had a rather fantabulous job fall in my lap.  Still loving everyday.
 November
Happy Thanksgiving!
December
Christmas Card pictures are always such a fun part of getting ready for the holidays.
My favorite one landed the winning spot on the card :)
Patrick spent Christmas Eve/morning with us- loved having him with us this year!

A Celebration of the New 2011 Year
Ashley and Jarrett so graciously hosted us for a delicious and low key evening.
The Ladies
The Gents'
Happy New Year!!!
Ending with the way I started this year is just fine with me- with my sweet love..in his arms. Wishing you a wonderful start to this New Year.  I surely can't wait to see what 2011 holds for us!

12.28.2010

A Christmas Eve Tradition

Is is just me, or did Christmas come and go in about 3.4 seconds? Thanksgiving until now has seriously flown by in an instant.  About 2 months ago, Jordan's momma made our annual reservation at Maggiano's in Northpark for Christmas Eve dinner.  We went to Northpark a couple hours early to window shop and admire all of the beautiful gifts available for purchase. Normally, Jordan's Dad makes his purchase for the Mrs., but this year I'm pretty sure Jordan snuck away for one last gift (but I'm not complaining!)
Last year was special- but this year was EXtra special.. Patrick and Kat got to tag along with the Massey clan for some delicious grub at (probably) my favorite restaurant.

I Believe..do you ;)
I think Big Massey gives Little Massey a run for his money.  It is clear where the looks come from.
Christmas Kisses from my Sweet!
Waiting patiently for our table before dins.  This woman makes my heart smile.
Roy and Bree
Kat and myself in between making the difficult decision on what to order
Take three of this one.. they were cracking me up.
 Sister-in-Law and myself
Patrick and his sweetie
It was confirmed that Patrick is 6'4".  John-Evan (24 yo brother) is 6'5", and Sam (13 yo brother) is close to passing me by at 5'3".  I am just fine at my 5'5".
After dinner we went back to Bree and Roy's to watch Christmas movies in our PJs and fall asleep, excited for Christmas morning to come!  Patrick and Kat stayed the night as well, so they would be able to celebrate this holiday with us, too.
Libby (Jordan's parents' dog..and one of Britt's pups! Hard to believe that!) and Patrick made quite the bond.

I find it out of character to have absolutely no pictures from Christmas morning- and I'm really sad for that.  Boo..We had a beautiful Christmas with so much to be thankful for.  After a somewhat lazy morning, Bree and Roy headed to see Mr. M and MeMe while JBree met her in-laws for Christmas dinner, and Jordan and I headed to Austin to spend a day with my family (again..no pictures.) 

I hope you all had a blessed holiday- remembering what this celebration is truly about- Jesus Christ, The Son, that died for us have our sins washed clean. 

12.25.2010

Merry Massey's 2010


Special Thanks to Andrea of Slightly Askew Designs for making our cards extra special this year :)
Merry Christmas, Sweet Friends!

12.21.2010

Santa Party (Baby!)

This weekend Jordan and I celebrated Miss Ashley's 27th birthday! What is a party in December without Santa?  Santa made an appearance in more ways than one on Saturday night- it was neat to see everyone's depiction of the man in the big red suit.  

The hostess with the mostess, and Birthday Girl- dressed to impress in her custom tutu (yes, thats right folks, I said tutu!)  Miss Candy Cane herself.  Me>  I was the classic Mrs. Claus.  Like the outfit?  We threw it together last minute.  By 'we' I mean Jordan.  He is the crafty can-you-sew-my-button-on or iron-my-slacks kind of husband.  Like the perfectionist he is, he strategically placed the white boa fluff on my (cheeeeaappp) red dress.  He does the laundry, too- I've never washed the sheets to our bed on my own.  :)

Happy to call her my friend!
There is the man of the hour- and his mistress ;)  Ahhh, Jarrett.  You never cease to amaze me.
My newest precious friend-sweet Jacqueline.  She is just a stunning pregnant woman.
Jacqueline made Ashley's beautiful cake. She took some cake decorating classes and now is an absolute pro.  It tasted just as wonderful as it looked, too.
Ashley shared her night with two other birthday girls- Heather (E.L.F.) and Jordan (Tacky Sweater Helper)
My less than festive husband.  He placed all his creativity in my outfit, I guess..
The birthday girls and myself
Jordan was super tickled by something..  makes me tickled to look at this picture- tehe!
Long John Santa, and Mrs. (Homemaker) Claus.  Phillip and Jenna are SO CUTE!!
Ashely, her newly graduated brother- Zak, and meeeee.  Zak literally graduated college on Friday and made it to Dallas to celebrate his sister on Saturday night.  Sweet brother!
Zak brought his precious (new) girlfriend Chara.  Really happy she chose him ;)
Jordan and I had a blasty, blast celebrating with these girls for their birthday(s).  I have almost lost my eyes in this picture, I'm cheesing so hard!
As a Bonus- Sunday was the Fort Christmas.  I was less than successful in taking my usual amount of photo-ops, but snapped a few here and there.

Cousin Jordan and Jackson- the most precious picture of the day!
 The crowd of Fort's (and then some) coming together to celebrate the Season
 Me and J- very festive in our red I might add.  I guess I didn't realize that we matched that well :)

3 days to Christmas!  It is going to be a fantastic one, for sure.  Patrick will be waking up Christmas morning with Jordan and I at the Massey's.  I'm excited to share the married traditions Jordan and I have created these past 5 years. 

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