Friday Favorites

June 14, 2019

On my way to work this morning I was listening to Mark Kaye and Meghan on 95.1 WAPE.

They were discussing their upcoming Hot Ones Challenge and welcomed James from 9 Ball Heaven Sports Grill & Billiards to the studio.

At 9 Ball Heaven, James offers a hot wing challenge to anyone who can eat 10 of his hot wings in 20 minutes.

If the challenge is met, there is a prize.

One of these: The hot wings are doused in James’ own chief sauce (made with ghost peppers).

Taking turns, Mark and Meghan each tried 3 wings from 9 Ball Heaven: 1 mild, 1 medium, 1 hot, while the other presented interview questions.

Mark went first. He declared the mild wing to be delicious while Meghan asked him to name his last meal (food/drink) if he were on death row. Mark said it would be those wings and a cold beer.

He then tried the medium wing which he described as appetizing and finally the hot wing while Meghan asked him to name 2 items he would want to have if he were stranded on a deserted island:

“AN AMBULANCE AND A DOCTOR”

was his immediate response.

He later changed his answer to ‘his inhaler and family’, but his first answer was indicative of the effect the hot wing had on him.

Meghan’s response was to this Hot Ones Challenge was hilarious.

She was so nervous that I was expecting she would back out. I was laughing out loud to the point that I can’t even remember Mark’s interview questions for her, with the exception of the 3rd one:

With Meagan’s first taste of the hot “chief sauce” wing Mark asked her to sing Baby Shark.

This is what she said:

That wasn’t so bad…

WHOA… OH MY GOD… NO… Baby Shark Doo Doo Doo Doo… (sniff) Grandpa Shark…

I gotta GO

It was a great show and as I pulled into my dreaded office parking lot, I think it may have been the first time I’ve ever arrived laughing!

Today my

Favorite # ONE

The Morning Mess with Mark Kaye and Meghan

By the way, I think this would be a good challenge for my nephew Kyle.

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Favorite # TWO

Women’s Rosalynn Block Heeled Mule

(a birthday gift)

Thank you Richard and Emily!

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Favorite # THREE

Earrings

(a birthday gift)(similar)

Thank you Stephanie and Amanda!

Also from my girls…

Favorite # FOUR

A Purrmaid Pool Float

and other pool time accessories:

Magical Unicorn Beverage Boats and Stretchy Fling FlamingosIt is about time for me to get in the pool.

Ordinarily, it would be considered past time to get in the pool. But my pool doesn’t get warm until late June/early July

Now I have no excuse!

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Favorite # FIVE

It’s Friday

and

I’m out of the office like

Happy Weekend!

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Friday Favorites

June 7, 2019

It may have been a short workweek, but since returning to work after vacation I have been longing for Friday…

Not only because I want to

NOT GO TO WORK

but because I enjoy sharing my

Friday Favorites

Favorite # ONE

It may seem that I have an obsession with donuts because I have mentioned them frequently on my blog in such posts as found here, here, here, here, here, and here.

And as a matter of fact, I’ve picked up donuts for work many times.

However I won’t be bringing in donuts on National Donut Day because donuts are a high carb food and Wendy and Kim are currently practicing a low carb lifestyle. That said, instead of donuts, we will be enjoying these

Cocoa Roasted Almonds

for a special treat today.

9 net carbs per ¼ cup serving and 100% sweet tooth satiating

These are awesome!

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Favorite # TWO

Little Visitors

The baby girls came by for a visit on Tuesday evening.

Oftentimes Lydia will ask to take a bath while she is at Glammy’s. I agree that it is a good idea since she and Rory will likely fall asleep on the ride home, then their Mommy can put them right to bed. Many times they don’t have a change of clothes, or pajamas with them.

On this occasion, Glammy offered the use of her tee shirts.

Rory was particularly amusing when she presented her ensemble. Then she noticed that LB was holding a bag of Tostitos.Because she wanted to wear the garden gloves she had discovered, it was especially cute when she tried to feed herself a Tostito.

What a doll!

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Favorite # THREE

Birthday Gifts

LB has such good taste!

My birthday post shared the adventures LB and I experienced on June 1^st, however I didn’t reveal the birthday gifts LB gave me.

Here they are:

KATE SPADE White Rock Road Denim Sam in Dark Wave

KATE SPADE Emelyn Quilted Black

(similar)

STERLING SILVER TIKI FLOWER DROP EARRINGS

STERLING SILVER FLOWER TIKI BRACELET

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My family celebrates other birthdays in June. This week we were blessed with two others

Favorite # FOUR

Adrienne Dawn

is my sister’s youngest G-baby.

This week marks one year for the “rainbow baby”

Happy Birthday Adrienne!

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Favorite # FIVE

Emily

is my daughter-in-law.

She is a lovely young lady and Mommy to the sweetest little Glam-babies in the world.

Happy Birthday Emily!

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Friday Favorites

May 24, 2019

Happy Friday!

Time for

Friday Favorites

Favorite # ONE

A Long Weekend

Now if I had my way, every weekend would include Friday and Monday. The work week would consist of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We need to get our priorities straight!

However, since it is what it is, I am thankful, on this weekend, to have an extra day away from the office to relax.

And it is important to remember the reason for the day…

Amen!

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Favorite # TWO

During a recent visit to Old Navy, (to return my too skinny jeans), LB came across this

Fun Tee Shirt

OH HEY VACAY!

I’ve been saying it all day and getting on the nerves of my coworkers.

Speaking of fun tees

Favorite # THREE

I received a 30%-off-everything-Memorial-Day-Sale email from ModCloth which featured

A Woman’s Place Ringer Tee

This tee shirt made me think of Amanda. I always imagined she would take Washington D.C. by storm!

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Favorite # FOUR

An early Birthday Surprise!

Although I didn’t realize it at the time, Wendy and Kathy were chomping at the bit to get me away from my desk this morning. When I returned they were both sitting there attentively, anticipating my reaction to the cards and presents that decorated my desk. I would love to have been able to capture the moment with a photo because they were so cute.

Since I won’t be there on my birthday, they surprised me with a birthday presents: a beautiful bracelet and cute coffee cup.

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Favorite # FIVE

Preparing for a Pool Party

we’ve done it before, but this year it is going to be even bigger!

Last year it was just me, LB, and Mama.

I wrote about that adventure here.

This year we are planning to have approximately 17 adults and 7 babies join up. We’ll be enjoying cheeseburger sliders and hotdogs/sausage dogs. I’m looking forward to the chaos.

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Friday Favorites

May 17, 2019

Because I told Wendy I would do so, this morning I stopped at Walmart to pick up donuts for breakfast.She likes the Bavarian cream filled kind.

(Wendy is a bad influence)

I parked the car, grabbed my purse, and stepped out onto the parking lot to be greeted by

A mama duck following her three ducklings.

YES it’s true!

All four paraded right up to me like I was there just to see them.

(this is the stuff that happy dreams are made of)

Sadly I was in a hurry and did not have time to stop for long to visit with them.

But What a nice way to start a nice day!

Speaking of nice days…

And as usual, I have favorites:

Favorite # ONE

Today is National Pizza Party Day.

Every Friday is National Pizza Party Day at my house!

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Favorite # TWO

Mother’s Day Presents

From my girls a couple of

Giraffe Vases.

to add to my giraffe collection.

And a trendy little crossbody bag from my son and daughter-in-law.

We know who picked this out!

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Favorite # THREE

Mother’s Day Fun

Amanda captured a Mother’s Day selfie and shared it on Instagram:

Amanda, Emily, and I went to get Mother’s Day pedicures.

While we were enjoying a nice warm foot soak, Lydia was getting a manicure.

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Favorite # FOUR

New Summertime Shoes

It is an illness.

I have already collected 3 pair of summer shoes and it isn’t even summer yet!

Wedge Sandal // Heeled Mules // White Leather

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Favorite # FIVE

I’ve always liked

Boys Bands

This week LB discovered a song that I had not heard before and shared it with me. Today I was watching the official video during lunch when I realized someone had pulled her chair up behind me. Apparently Wendy loves Donnie Wahlberg.

New Kids on the Block recently released a video to pay tribute to

“The Boys in the Band”

You’ve got to watch this!

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Friday Favorites

May 10, 2019

Recapping highlights of my week with

Friday Favorites

Favorite # ONE

Last Sunday was Cinco de Mayo!

Although I do not need a reason to go to dinner at a Mexican Restaurant, Cinco de Mayo is good one!

Because you just can’t have TOO MANY fajitas.They are magical!

LB and I went back to the new Salsas Mexican restaurant.

There was a short wait but we were early enough to secure a booth!

Favorite # TWO

Mexican Restaurant

Décor

¡Vivan los amigos!

Calavera and jardineros everywhere you look!

Favorite # THREE

LB’s new

Cactus Shorts

As we made our way through a nearby Wal-Mart, LB found something unexpected.

He reached around his back to find that he had forgotten to remove the tag from his Cinco de Mayo shorts.

LB’s new shorts are from ROSS, but OLD NAVY had some good deals this week too!

Favorite # FOUR

New

Old Navy Outfit

Blouse // Jeans // Shoes

Total = $43.98

I love a good deal and I’m looking forward to wearing this outfit. After I exchange my jeans. I’m telling myself that they run small.

Favorite # FIVE

Yes I’m DONE!

Today I turned in my final assignment for my philosophy course. It was a VERY EDUCATIONAL experience and possibly the most difficult and controversial subject matter I’ve ever encountered.

LB is the only person who is happier than I as he won’t have to listen to me gripe about it anymore.

Last check I had a 93, but I have 2 assignments yet to be graded. Crossing my fingers and hoping for the best!

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Friday Favorites

May 3, 2019

It has been a long week.

Remember when I said change is good?

I’ve CHANGED my mind.

Nevertheless, I will remain positive because there is much to be grateful for… most especially because it is

And time for Friday Favorites!

Favorite # ONE

Donuts

Some in my circle will not darken the doors of Wal-Mart. I understand, as it is typically filled with the People of Wal-Mart.

Nevertheless the Wal-Mart bakery makes fresh donuts daily and they are delicious.

And cheap.

And there are very few People of Wal-Mart shopping at 7:30 AM.

I brought a dozen to work for my peeps today and bought a box of six chocolate frosted Bavarian cream for LB.He was pretty excited.

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Favorite # TWO

My New Jacket

I’ve been looking for a jacket similar to the yellow one that I mentioned in my Shop ’til You Drop post.

I found one at Loft and on Saturday it arrived at my front door. The only thing I wasn’t completely satisfied with was the belt. I don’t want to wear the jacket tied and I don’t like the dangling belt.

So I ripped out the belt loops.I’ve worn it four times this week.

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Favorite # THREE

My Sister

is moving back to my side of town.

I’m thinking I might need to bother her more often.

I bet this is why she didn’t tell me she was moving back to my side of town!

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Favorite # FOUR

A New Restaurant

Salsas

opened a new location on my side of town.

It is tidy, adorably decorated and just in time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

and the fajitas are served in a lava rock dingo. At least that is what it looks like!

I don’t know how many times I’ve mentioned La Nopalera as being my favorite restaurant, but Salsas may be a contender.

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Also just in time to celebrate the weekend…

Favorite # FIVE

I AM FINISHED WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Friday Favorites

April 26, 2019

Although there has been no time for blogging this week

there’s always time for

Friday Favorites

Favorite # ONE

Carrot Cake Trifle

I first posted this recipe here but thought it would be a good idea to post it again… with a photo this time.

Look at those luscious layers.

I made the Carrot Cake Trifle for Easter Sunday Dinner dessert.

Ingredients:

1 box Carrot Cake Mix & required ingredients
8 oz. softened cream cheese
1 1/2 sticks of softened butter
3 cups of powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla
16 oz. Cool Whip
Chopped walnuts

Easiest dessert recipe ever!

Directions:

Prepare the carrot cake according to package directions, allow to cool.
Cut cake into cubes.
Mix filling by beating together cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Fold frosting mixture together with Cool Whip.
Layer in trifle dish with carrot cake and walnuts.

OMG delicious!

Rory was not the least bit interested in dinner and seemed to need a nap. I was rocking her and noticed that her little legs were cold, so I asked Levi if he would bring her a blanket. Not only did he bring a blanket, he brought a story book because, before any baby takes a nap, a story is in order.

Favorite # TWO

Everyone enjoys

Story Time

There was no nap.

Favorite # THREE

Easter Baskets

for everyoneAs long as I’m able, I’ll make sure these babies have goodies in their Easter baskets!

Favorite # FOUR

Family Time

It is good for the extended family to get together for special occasions.

On this occasion we enjoyed Easter Sunday dinner, an Easter egg hunt family photos then two sweet girls got to come home with Glammy to play.

Later that evening, LB and I watched the Jacksonville Passion Play presented by First Baptist Church which featured the talents of

Favorite # FIVE

Several special members of my family Thanks for the Jesus selfie, Dillon. Who else has one of these???

My nephew Dillon played the part of Judas Iscariot (that’s him in the back with the money bag), my brother-in-law Stuart was an angry Pharisee, My Mama, Aunt Linda, niece Sydney, and cousin Sarah all had parts in this program. I was impressed with the talent that was displayed from my family!

I hope you had a

Special Thanks to LB my personal Photographer

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