54 Days

Blogs haven't been my first priority these past few weeks…or maybe its been months?

With the school year ending, moving back home, and trying to get every little ounce of Pete I could get before he went to Nashville, I've been a busy bee. School is over and I am so glad that I am able to spend some QT here in Tulsa with my family. Pete spent a week in Tulsa after school got out. We literally lounged and did almost absolutely nothing all week [which is exactly what we had planned]. He left on Saturday for Nashville and I have already started the countdown.

54 DAYS.

It actually hasn't sunk in that I won't be seeing him for about 2 months…but I am sure within a few days I will be begging for him to get his buns back here. From now until then, I am trying to keep myself busy until I start nannying next week. Ya know, filling my life with DIYs, sewing, organizing, Pinterest, and TV shows [it's a good thing the Bachlorette starts tonight]. 

My first DIY is currently underway and should be done shortly. I will post pictures once it is finished. Because it is summer and I have nothing better to do with my life, I am forcing myself to stay on top of blogs…even if it is just a DIY post. 

OHH, and THUNDER UP :)

Blessings to the Max

Ya know when you have a weekend that completely blows your mind with excitement? That is exactly how I feel right now. I am currently sitting on my comfy bed recovering from one of the greatest weekends of my college life. I will give all of you a day by day summary so you can get the full effect!

Friday is already great in itself because it is the end of the week and all I get to do for the next three days is lounge. God graced Stillwater with beautiful weather which always gives me the energy to be productive. After attempting to survive a long afternoon workout, I spent the rest of the afternoon cleaning and doing laundry. Pete and I decided to dedicate Friday night to us. It was one of his only days off work this week so we went out and did what couples do, right?! We went to get dinner and saw a fantastic movie. If you haven't had a chance to see The Lorax, GO SEE IT. I have a horrible obsession with children movies.

Pete worked all Saturday so I spent the day with the greatest friends on earth. We decided to drive to Oklahoma City and do some shopping before spring break. Isn't it just great when you can be in the car and talk the whole way there with some of the most amazing people? I am so thankful to have such amazing friends to share so many memories with. After spending money that I shouldn't have spent, we ate dinner at a famous fried chicken place. Eischen's in Okarche, OK has been featured on one of Pete and I's favorite shows, Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives. I will put the link to the episode so you can check it out.

Eischen's Bar

After waiting an hour and a half, I stuffed my huge belly with way too many pieces of chicken and way too much fried okra. I mean it's not like I am going to the beach soon anyway right? It will probably take me two weeks to work off all those calories. I am a city girl and have never been to a town so small. I got a little picture happy at times but who doesn't love capturing moments when you gained 15 ell-bees in one sitting? I have a feeling you might even gain a few pounds just from smelling the grease outside the restaurant. 

Sorry it was so dark.

Sunday my boyfriend signed a lease on an apartment!! It has been so exciting to watch him go through so many changes and today I watched him make a huge decision. I could not be more happy for him. A huge thanks goes to my wonderful mother for making a trip to Stillwater to help him decide! I am so blessed to have Pete in my life and I am so proud of how well he has handled all these changes. Can't wait for him to cook me some dinner in that gorgeous apartment of his.

Why does the weekend have to end so quickly?

Leap Day Needs

HAPPY LEAP DAY! 

I decided to make the best out of this day because it has to last me four years. I have officially completed ONE thing on my To-Do list for today. This is evidence in its self that I am enjoying this 80 degree weather in the great town of Stink Water.

I accomplished tanning!

God has blessed us with a beautiful day filled with sunshine here! Normally I would be calling up Pete to ask him to walk Boomer Lake with me but today is his first day at his new job. I am so happy he finally found a job here but I am a litttttttle selfish when it comes to my time with him. 

So….to cure the little whole in my heart for missing a day at Boomer, I treated myself to a sweet tea from Chick-fil-a. I normally don't find this necessary. Usually a Red Diamond from a gas station will hit the spot but when it is this beautiful outside and I have two tests this week, a Chick-fil-a sweet tea is definitely on my 'needs' list.

February 29th only comes every four years.

Treat yourself to something sweet :)

adult things

I have had the joy of feeling extra adult this past week. That is a complete joke by the way. Who likes being an adult? I don't know about you but I miss the days of playing with teething toys in my oh-so comfy diaper.

Number one adult thing: I received THE email from my adviser at school. Not only is it time for me to make my appointment but it is time for me to graduate from general education classes people! I thought I would be happy when this day came…. I am actually flipping out because I don't want to graduate. After this semester I will have my Associates. Let me just put this into a even more 'adult' perspective for you. My mom had just got her Associates when her and my dad got married. I honestly never thought the day would come when every class I was taking was for my major.

Number two adult thing: Pete and I made a little road trip on Saturday to OKC to visit Pete's sister, Jena, who was here from San Antonio for a few days. Jena and her husband recently moved to San Antonio over Christmas. Pete's other sister, Sam, lives in Norman and goes to OU. You know you are getting old when your [pretty much sister] has to drive 10 hours just to see you. What happened to everyone living 15 minutes from each other?

Number three adult thing: Pete and I went to look at apartments for him today. Just like my school, I never thought the day would come that I would have to shop for an apartment. I mean I know it isn't for me but of course Pete needs my help picking out a place to live! Seriously cannot believe that Pete is about to finish his first year of college and get an apartment. What happened to being sixteen?

Number four adult thing: TWO of my friends/acquaintances got engaged this weekend. You know you are getting old when people your age are getting married. Isn't 20 a little young?! [Just my opinion]

Also, I went to my all time favorite beauty store this weekend while I was in OKC. Lush Cosmetics is a great place filled will all natural beauty products out the whazoo. I have some serious sensitive skin and can't use body wash from any drug store or anything. I splurged and purchased some body soap called Happy Hippy, a Dragon's Egg bath bomb, and some of the greatest face mask on earth, th Cupcake Mask. All of their prodcuts are natural which basically means they are a little present sent from heaven for people with skin like mine. Thank you Jesus for Lush.

Cupcake Face Mask

Dear So&So,

 Dear Wonderful Parents,
     Thank you for welcoming Pete and I home with open arms this weekend. We are so blessed to have such amazing people in our lives who continue to love on us no matter what. I just can't get enough of you both. Thank you for being such great examples to me. I love you both so much.

Dear Pete,
     You never cease to amaze me with the amount of hours you can sleep and the amount of time it takes you to hit the sack. Oh ya, and the fact that you can sleep anywhere, in any position, at any time. Thank you for making the most delicious brownies this weekend.

Betcha' didn't know I took this :)

Dear Weekend,
     I appreciate the fact that you allowed me to be an absolute lump on a log and accomplish absolutely nothing. I enjoy when I can spend my time with you being lazy and not to mention looking a little frumpy. The fact that my mom asked me when the last time I washed my hair was might be a little too frumpy, though. But I mean honestly, who looks their best on Saturdays anyway?

Dear Brooke and Amy,
     Love that our group texts consist of Amy informing us that her grandma just slapped her sister at a wedding. Cannot wait for another week full of lunch dates and millions of stories. Love you both so much and I am so blessed to have such amazing friends in my life.

My Sweet Valentine

This goes in the books for one of the best date nights ever.

Surpisingly, Stillwater didn't let us down on Valentines Day. Pete picked me up and took me to my all time favorite Italian restaurant in Stillwater. The food is to die for especially the yummy carb-filled bread. As long as I eat those I see no future in getting into shape. After dinner, Pete took me to see The Vow. I'd been dying to see it and knew that he was sacrificing a whole lot of manhood to see this chick flick. I was also shocked to hear him say, "It wasn't TOO bad!"

Gifts shmifts. Pete knew exactly what I wanted and purchased me a Starbucks gift card so I am able to gorge myself in even more coffee/tea. Oh and that huge box of chocolates?! It's not like spring break is in 4 weeks. It's fine.

I hand crafted my gift to Pete…just like I do almost every other gift I give him. I know guys aren't the biggest fans of home made things [except food] but because I have no job and no money, a $3 gift is right up my ally. [Pete gave plasma just so he could take me out! Isn't he the sweetest?!] I decided to make Pete the "52 Things I Love About You" cards. 

Here are a few pictures:

Pete actually liked this one. Probably because he can take the cards off the ring and play him a round of Nerts. Let's face it ladies, we only make these gifts so we have something to look back on, right? I mean we know the guy isn't going to come up with something this crafty! 

It was a fantastic Valentines Day filled with tons of laughs and tons of love. A huge thanks to Pete Carper for being such a fantastic boyfriend and the absolute best Valentine! Four years and runnin, baby! 

Sorry, we can't seem to remember to take pictures when we actual look presentable. 

ToneItUp

It was brought to my attention that I have approximately 44 days until I am oceanfront in Destin with 40 of the greatest sorority sisters. I will admit that I am someone that doesn't get their healthy share of the gym on a week by week basis. Of course I had a New Years resolution that I would get in shape but when you add in class, homework, tests, and the fifteen shows I keep up with, it is sometimes a little hard to make time for the horrendous elliptical. God forbid I miss The Bachelor.

My boyfriend has this sore spot in his heart that hates Pinterest. Personally, I think he hates it because it distracts me from giving him the attention he thinks he deserves. I try to convince him that good things come out of spending hours on end searching through this time consuming site. Usually that doesn't work until now!

I recently stumbled across a pin that said 'workout videos'. I tend to stumble across several pins a day that aim toward working out but they never please me. If it's not a false link, it's just a magazine article. And lets face it, those magazine workouts never work. I decided I would give this pin a shot so I clicked on the picture and it took me to the heaven of workout videos.

 ToneItUp

[I know the girls are super in shape and have the best bodies ever but don't let that stop you!]

At first, I had little hope that this would solve my laziness to actually go to the gym but in fact, IT DID! Not only does this website have a bajillion videos, but they are extremely user friendly. I watched one video, called Pete and made him come to Walmart to help me buy the equipment I needed. 

I still go to the gym to do cardio but it is nice to be able to come back to my place and use ToneItUp. Plus, nobody is watching me while my lumpy buns are jumping for the stars.  Everybody check this site out and I promise you will love it!