Birthday Weekend.

Well, I'm back. I turned 23 and I feel a little empty inside that I can't sing 22 by T. Swift and totally relate anymore. But...nevertheless it was actually a great long weekend and who doesn't love birthday cake and food and gifts?

My coworkers were sneaky and planned with my mom a little birthday surprise for at work. They got me my most favorite lunch ever (Chipotle) and a delicious cake. It made for a really good work day.

On my actual birthday I got the best mani/pedi with my sister and then we went to dinner and ate way too many carbs. Oh, and my amazing husband got me the Fitbit I have been wanting so bad lately and chocolates which really means that I'll start taking the Fitbit seriously this week (after I eat all the chocolate). My sister got me the movie Just Go With It which happens to be one of my favorite movies ever, so of course we went home and watched it right away.

Saturday was Valentines day and after work we drove about 45 minutes out to the outlets for dinner and shopping because I am loving our new car and especially love that we have XM radio. It makes throw back jams a daily thing. I started buying new spring clothes because its already 80 degrees here and this girl found two kimonos that are so. cute.

Sunday was another birthday celebrating day. My family had a birthday party for me at my grandparents house which included MORE cake, champagne cake to be exact.

Needless to say, I really need to get on a health kick this week after all of the birthday food and sweets. Maybe not today, but this week for sure. How was your weekend?

PS. Sorry for all of the pictures of cake, I am the worst and forgot to take actual pictures of anything besides cake.

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Dollar Bins Y'all.

Hi guys, I'm here. I'm blogging. I showed up today, and I'm pretty happy I had time to sit down and do this!  I'm gonna tell you about my weekend, because that's sometimes what bloggers do on Mondays.

This weekend was pretty mild to say the least. Saturday night, we went to my mom's house and played Fibbage. If you don't know what Fibbage is, it's a game that you can get through the Amazon Fire Stick thing that my mom has and it's so much fun, guys! You all play from your smart phones and try to get people to believe your lies. I never win, but that's okay.

Sunday I got up exactly one hour before I actually needed to yesterday. Why? Because this crazy Target obsessed lady (aka - me) saw an Instagram the night before of some super cute Valentines Day dollar spot stuff and I had to have it all. Had to. I needed the washi tape, page flags, jars, string, and whatever the heck else was in that Instagram. I. Love. The. Dollar. Spot.

Going to Target on a Sunday before work is pretty magical, it was empty and I was sure the dollar spot would be fully stocked. Nope. Wrong. It was all picked over. Are there people with secret inside information on when Target gets the best stuff? If so, I want in too. I found a mason jar, that was actually $3.00 - why is it called the dollar spot when they throw in $3.00 items anyway? I'm not complaining though...a deliciously smelling candle, and two bins because I am a makeup hoarder.

So of course I picked up a random assortment of things to fill the void left from disappointment. I needed more makeup remover wipes anyway.

$36.00 later, and a Starbucks in hand I felt a little better having to head to work on a rainy Sunday. Spend money to make money? I don't know.

Then we had brownies and watched The Golden Globes because, Amy and Tina.

Well, that's all for today. If anyone is reading this and has fully stocked dollar spots, tell me what you got so I can live vicariously through you.

Byeee.

Who doesn't love cookies and parties? A Weekend Recap.

I really just love the week leading up to Christmas. Although I was one of those last minute shoppers this year, I just feel happy. Days where me and my family all have the same days off really just makes me excited. Who can be mad at a full day of work today and a half day on Wednesday?? Nobody. Anyway, I'm here with my weekend recap.

Friday was spent at Joe's company Christmas party. The company where he works goes all out, since there are hundreds of employees this was no small party. There was a DJ...who was throwing items into the crowd. I thought I was at a night club. Dinner was Thanksgiving style food which is the best. Everyone was able to get two free drinks before having to pay and being the lightweight that I am, two was enough. We had the best time just relaxing and celebrating the holidays together. I'm so thankful we always know how to have a good time together. He's the best date ever.

Saturday was a work day for me. Not getting my usual 8+ hours of sleep made for a grumpy me. But, I made it through and was able to go home, and brave the mall. Christmas shopping is officially finished!

My mom and I also made these ornaments for all of our co-workers this year, and I am so happy with how they turned out. I forgot to take a picture of the finished product. I suck.

Sunday was our five year anniversary of being a couple. I had to work until four, but then it was time to celebrate. I picked up dinner from BJ's, we started watching 22 Jump Street and didn't get to finish because I had six dozen cookies to bake. We'll finish that tonight along with a ton of wrapping. 

Three days until Christmas guys!! 

P.S - Don't forget to enter this giveaway to win a blanket scarf - it ends Friday!

Thanksgiving, Universal, Lakers. A Weekend Recap + A Giveaway.

I know that typically recaps go up on Mondays but I was still recovering from the holiday and our trip, so here it is! This was probably one of my most favorite weeks/weekend of 2014 (except our wedding). We had an amazing time and I am here to recap it all. Hopefully I can keep this post short and sweet, and hopefully it wont bore you. But there's lots of pictures, and a giveaway at the end!

Thursday:

Thursday of course, was Thanksgiving. I woke up pretty early because it was our job to make the potato salad and deviled eggs. Making potato salad for almost 15 people is no joke, it took a really long time and I made a huge mess. Although, people said it was the best potato salad and that I had perfected it, so it was worth it. We had all the family over to my moms house and we of course ate too much. It was a beautiful day surrounded by my favorite people, food, and giving thanks for all of these things.

We skipped the whole Black Friday at 6pm because we spent more time with family and my Grandad who was in the hospital and called it a night. I think we were in bed before 9pm, which is awesome!

Friday:

Joe and I woke up around 8am and decided that we would brave the mall. The good thing I guess, about the mall opening at 6pm the night before is it wasn't as bad as usual on actual Black Friday. We didn't find much, but Joe did score big time on a Kobe jersey that was normally $120.00 on sale for $25.00 for Black Friday, which made him really happy. We also put up all of our Christmas decorations around the house and relaxed on the couch watching Parks and Rec the rest of the day.

Saturday:

I worked all day, and then we got stuff together for our trip. The end.

Sunday:

Boy, was this a packed day! It started with traveling the two hours to LA and driving in the worst rain ever. We spent most of the day at Universal Studios and even though it rained most of the day it was okay because most of the rides are indoors. Although, I was soaked, and when my hair gets wet it turns into an actual afro. Think of the episode of Friends when they go to Barbados and Monica has to get her hair braided because of how huge her hair gets from humidity. That's me.

The rides at Universal are so awesome, Transformers and The Mummy are the best! They're doing a lot of construction for the Harry Potter world that will be finished in 2016, and I. Can't. Wait! We also kinda had a fangirl moment seeing the lot where Parks and Rec is filmed. Around three it started to pour really bad. We decided it was time to leave and make our way to Staples Center.

Parking at Staples Center is a nightmare and why, why, why must parking be $20+ everywhere??? Anyway, we ate at Smashburger, and it was the best burger ever, even Joe said so too! They had the tree lit at LA Live, and it was so beautiful.

The Lakers played an amazing game and won in overtime against the Raptors! Joe had the biggest smile on his face the entire time, and I was actually so into the game too. Nothing makes me happier then seeing him so excited and happy about something.

We finally made it home around midnight, and were up by five am for work. Bummer. We had the best time and it was a much needed fun day!


What did you guys do for Thanksgiving, or this weekend? P.S enter the giveaway below to win some holiday shopping money!! 

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Weekend Recap

I'm super excited to be here on a Monday, and with a weekend recap! If you didn't already know, I work weekends. Every weekend. So that makes weekend recaps usually not so interesting unless you wanted to hear about some of the rude and bizarre calls I take every weekend. Hey, that actually might be a pretty funny post. Anyway, this weekend was filled with fun fall stuff so since I did something besides working, I thought I would document it.

Friday:

Friday is my normal day off, but I went into the office for a quick meeting and went home. Joe and I went to pick up some drinks, and pie for our evening. We had my sisters and my sisters boyfriend, Anthony (who happens to be Joe's best friend) over for pumpkin carving, or in my case; painting. We had pumpkin pie, hard cider, and gutted a few pumpkins. Although, I don't like to actually carve so I always opt to paint mine, and stay nice and clean. I'm lame, I know.

                                       

 Pep likes pumpkin guts. 

My sister wins for her carving skills.

My finished pumpkin.


Saturday:

I worked all day, but went home to the amazing surprise that Sons of Anarchy season 6 was on Netflix! We just bought a new blue ray player so I don't have to watch Netflix on my laptop, which is amazing. I would express my strong feelings for Jax Teller, but I'm a married lady people. Just kidding Joe completely understands my love for him as well. We did laundry, ate, and spent the rest of the night on the couch. Oh and wine with sprite, because wine isn't tasty enough for me.

Sunday:

I woke up earlier than usual because I had a really weird excitement to get my pot roast in the crock pot as early as possible before work. I wonder how many times I texted Joe how amazing the house smelt while I was at work. Weird. Joe and I went to my moms house before I left for work for donuts and coffee. I don't know why, but my mom makes the best coffee and our Keurig just doesn't live up to momma's coffee.

We ate that delicious pot roast, that I have been talking about for weeks. Went on a nice walk (the weather was amazing) and back to the couch it was. I'm trying to finish seasons 6 and what's been aired of season 7 before the series finale, so Joe and I can watch together.

P.S - I am using my lunch break today to go buy a certain CD at target, anyone have any guesses which one????

Did you guys do anything fun this weekend?