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Friday Favorites

What took you so long?

I love My Fridays!  And My Friday Favorites!

 

Favorite # ONE

It’s typical to include food into my weekly list of favorites.  This Friday I’m introducing a snack food with ingredients that are actually good for you…

Veggie and Flaxseed Tortilla Chips

They probably don’t seem to be all that appealing, but are so good!  You can find them at ALDI.

 

Favorite # TWO

My Daddy’s favorite “little cousin” Robbie is my Facebook friend (you may know him as Dewey).  He is more special to me than he knows.

This week his FB post made me LOL…

Seems to me, you’re doing okay Robbie.  Keep on keepin’ on!

 

 

Favorite # THREE

National Love Your Pet Day was this past Tuesday.

I love my pet EVERY Day!

  If you have a Fur Baby, I know you do too!

 

I love My pet Elvis… LB loves Elvis too.

My kids love their pets:

Stephanie loves Aymie.  Amanda loves McCartney.  Richard loves Lenny.

  It runs in the family!

 

 

 

 

Favorite # FOUR

 

The Woodstock Adventure

Recently, Lydia acquired a stuffed Snoopy.  Almost immediately she decided that Snoopy needed a Woodstock.  A few weeks ago my Mama volunteered to bring Woodstock into the family ASAP.  Woodstock was scheduled to arrive by way of Mema’s mailbox very soon.  By the Galentine’s Day event, Woodstock was not here and Lydia was well aware of this.  Glammy stepped into action and ordered that Woodstock on Amazon.  All the way from Japan, Woodstock arrived on February 21st.  Glammy inspected him, wrapped him in a pink bag and deposited him in Mema’s mailbox for discovery by Princess Lydia.

This story has the happiest ending ever!

Woodstock is discovered, loved immediately, and reunited with Snoopy.

All is well with the world!

 

Favorite # FIVE

This baby girl loves her baby sister!

My daughter-in-law Emily posted a video of Lydia kissing Rory with the caption: #lydiaruth has really exceeded my expectations in her role as big sister. I love these girls so much I could explode.

These sweet baby girls are precious.  I hope Emily knows what a precious mother she is!

#BlessedFamily

 

 

 

 

Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by my blog.

Kim

XO

 

 

Friday Favorites

Friday is

My Favorite Day of the Week

because I get to stay up late and I DO NOT HAVE TO GO TO WORK THE NEXT DAY!

(Breathe)

And everyone who knows me, knows this!

Friday is also the day that I regularly share my favorites.

So here goes…

Favorite # ONE

Laughing at Wendy

She keeps me entertained.

This week my friend Wendy kept me afloat with her unintentional humor.

Among other things, one day she did a poor job of mixing her coffee.

After she took a sip, this is what I saw…

 

 

I SO needed that laugh!

She was mortified when I told her about Napoleon Dynamite, but I was in no way insinuating that she looks like him.  I was merely suggesting that her reaction made me remember this scene.

Favorite # TWO

Pants from LOFT

Recently I ordered a pair of pants from Loft.  At the time I didn’t realize that along with different pants styles there are also different pants “FITS”.  For LOFT there is the Julie Fit and the Marisa Fit.  The Julie Fit is a curvier fit which means it is smaller at the waist and rounder at the hips.  The Marisa Fit is a slightly straighter cut from waist to hip.  My order included Slim pants in Julie fit (in Vivid Red).  They were on sale for $23.99 and I couldn’t say no to that price.  When they arrived I tried them on and found that my normal size 4 was not so normal.  Thinking everything runs large at LOFT, my first inclination was to exchange them for a size 2.  Being a sale item, there was no size 2, so I returned them.

Since then I learned that there is the Marisa fit and I’ve found another pair of red pants on sale.

Skinny cuffed pants in Marisa fit (in Lava Red)  on sale for $24.30.  I’m not sure if it is the Marisa fit or the Skinny style, but these size 4 pants are perfect!

I love the way they fit!

 

 

Favorite # THREE

My Rockabilly Prom dress

from Amazon $32.99

 

Favorite # FOUR

For quite a while now it has been all about Halo Top.

Move over Halo Top… there’s a new kid in town!

Breyers Delights

Indulge without the guilt!

 

 

Favorite # FIVE

This one goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway…

RORY

She came home from the hospital today, and Glammy got to hold her.

She is BEAUTIFUL

 

 

 

Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by my blog!

Kim

XO

 

 

 

 

Friday Favorites

It’s Finally Friday again and I am looking forward to another wonderful weekend with my LB.

Today I am celebrating Friday and

Sharing my Favorites

Favorite # ONE

Groundhog Day

it is a celebrated tradition that is based on superstition.

Observed in the U.S. [and Canada] on February 2nd and originating with the Pennsylvania Dutch, it is said that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day sees a shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its burrow and winter will persist for six more weeks.  However, if it is cloudy, and no shadow appears, the spring season will arrive early.

Today, the little guy predicted six more weeks of winter…

This, my friend, will NOT STOP fashion bloggers from Spring Fashion trend posting.

 

Favorite # TWO

Groundhog Day

The Movie

A tale of a weatherman who finds himself mysteriously re-living Groundhog Day over and over again.

It was released in 1993 back when my parents had a movie date every Friday night.  After he saw this movie, my Daddy gave me a full synopsis, as best he could, laughing all the while.

He was especially tickled by the scene with Bill Murray driving recklessly through the town of Punxsutawney with little Punxsutawney Phil at the wheel.  My memory of him sharing this with me brings a smile to my face.

 

Favorite # THREE

Today I surprised Wendy with a pint of Halo Top

Having beat the traffic for an early arrival to work this morning, I decided to stop by the store to pick up a treat.  The only flavor in stock was Peanut Butter CupI busted into mine around 3:30 and polished off half of it.

 

Favorite # FOUR

Today LB surprised me with Concert Tickets

I was minding my own business, muddling through my workday, when I received a message from LB that he had purchased tickets to see:We’re going to see Huey Lewis and the News in April!

My nephew Clay will be SO JEALOUS!

Favorite # FIVE

https://youtu.be/VkAVfsw5xSQ

It’s gonna be GOOD!

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by my blog.

Kim

XO

Friday Favorites

Favorite # ONE

My Aunt Debbie

Yesterday was her birthday.

She is the youngest of six and my Mama’s “baby sister”.

Mama spent a lot of time looking for a favorite picture that I have of Debbie and myself from back in the day.  Sadly, it has mysteriously disappeared.  Debbie was only 11 years old when I was born.  At the time, she didn’t like me much.  When I was in high school, she was one of my best friends.  I would call her early every morning and she would pray with me before I headed off to school.

Favorite # TWO

Jacksonville Jaguars

Last Sunday the Jaguars delivered a game that even I couldn’t tear myself away from.

Despite playing in a hostile environment amongst fans [and referees] that wanted to see them lose and losing Myles Jack to a leg injury when they needed him most, the home team brought their A game to the AFC Championship.  I was proud of the Jaguars as they played hard against the Patriots last Sunday.  It was such a disappointment to see the outcome was not in their (our) favor.  Hopefully it will happen next season.

Favorite # THREE

Brownies

Since baking is my superpower, I pull out the cape [at least] every other week and bake up a sweet treat using a recipe I’ve found on Pinterest.  Last week I made brownies, but not just any brownies.

I made

Lunch Lady Brownies

You can find them in my Brownies, Blondies and Bars (Oh My) board on Pinterest

 

Favorite # FOUR

My

New Blouse

You can find it at venus.com

The comment was made that a picture of me wearing this blouse brought my Mema to mind.  My Mema Reid was vibrant, animated, and had a great sense of style.  I wish I had pictures of the great outfits she could pull together.

Favorite # FIVE

My Sweet LB

It’s his birthday today.You can read all about him here.

Friday Favorites

What???

and as My Mama would reply…

“You Know What”

 

It’s My Friday Favorites!

 

Favorite # ONE

If you are trying to bring more VEG into your life, You HAVE GOT to try these…

 

They are SO Very Delicious!

But don’t put them in your Air Fryer… stick to the oven method

(trust me on this).

 

 

Favorite # TWO

LB found this one when a Family Dollar Ad landed in our mailbox…

This is your deal DUVAAALLL!

Stock up for your Super Bowl Party!

Offer expires on 1/22

ALSO…

Enter for a chance to win:

“You can win your tailgate a PGQ plater that can feed up to 20 people!

Here’s how to enter:

Make a quick video on Instagram telling us why you’re tailgate deserves the PDQ

Tag WAPE and use the Hashtag #BigApeTailgateTakeover and you’re entered, we’ll comment back before the game if you’re the winner!” (source)

This morning I sent Richard a text, telling him to enter with a video of Lydia.

I hope he attempted!

Go JAGS!

 

 

 

Favorite # THREE

I had a $25 gift card from Venus… so I went shopping.

I’m looking forward to the following…

YaY!

 

 

Favorite # FOUR

I bought this…

book for Kindle on Amazon ($8.12)

In four weeks I’ll be posting a picture of myself just like the one above.

 

 

Maybe.

 

 

Favorite # FIVE

A 1959 film starring Charleton Heston has been a lifelong favorite.  Never did I imagine that I could appreciate a remake of the movie

Ben-Hur

 Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince, is accused of treason, betrayed, and sent into slavery by his adopted brother and friend, Messala, an officer in the Roman army.  When he regains his freedom and comes back to his homeland for revenge, he finds redemption instead.

Watch This

 

 

 

Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by my blog.

Kim

 

 

 

Friday Favorites

As I listen to DTV’s 80’s Hits (channel 805) playing a classic by the Hair Band/Pop Metal Band

Whitesnake

I am compelled to say

HERE I GO AGAIN!

as it is time to share my

Friday Favorites

Marching Band gif

Favorite # ONE

because this is the most important event of the week…

Rory SonogramIf for some reason you are unsure, this is a sonogram photo of a new GlamBaby.

Richard and Emily introduced her this week and they will call her Rory.

So Sweet!

 

 

Favorite # TWO

This prescription bottle has been on my kitchen counter for a couple of weeks.  Elvis-Cat prescriptionIt makes me smile every time I look at it!

Does anyone else in the world have an Elvis-Cat?  I’m thinking I’m probably the only one!

 

 

Favorite # THREE

LB and I went to the Avenue’s Mall this week to return a pair of pants from LOFT.  While I didn’t find anything that I couldn’t live without at LOFT, I found a couple of things that I thought would be fun to take home with me from

Forever21

The sign read $9 but the tag on this little Blue Velvet dress read $5

I made the comment that this top looked like something I would wear over and over again all summer long

And this little peplum top is just my style…But this pimpin’ green fur coat didn’t do it for me…

Favorite # FOUR

These were not purchased for kids…

  They were purchased for Kim.

(Thank you LB)

And they are DANG good!

Simply Nature Kids Spinach and Kale bites are frozen veggies in the shape of dinosaurs and stars.

One serving = 5 pieces (which will cost you a mere 140 calories).

 

Favorite # FIVE

Dressing for Winter on Monday

and Spring on Tuesday

Welcome to FLORIDA!

There is never a dull moment!

Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by my blog.

Kim

 

 

Enjoy…

Friday Favorites

Is there anything better than FRIDAY?

Only one thing comes close…

CHRISTMAS!

For this edition of Friday Favorites I am combining the two and sharing a few of my Christmas Favorites!

Favorite #ONE

Watching this little girl open wrapped gifts.

Last year she was barely able to open a gift on her own.  This year she would accept a gift and look at it with anticipation.

Before she began to open the gift, she would declare, “I don’t know what it is.”  Then I would tell her “I don’t know what it is either, let’s open it and find out.”

After showing her where to start, she would begin by tearing a small piece of wrapping paper and, rather than throw it aside, she would offer it to me, and then begin again.  I could have participated in this process all day!

It will Never happen this same way again.  Next year, she will be 3 1/2 at Christmas, and she will have a baby sister that she will be concerned about.  She will be different… Life will be different… it is constantly changing.

I know I will remember what a blessing it was to open Christmas gifts with a little girl named Lydia, Glammy’s girl,  who was 2 1/2 years old on Christmas Day 2017.

 

Favorite # TWO

So glad that Mama is creative!

She has a new hobby…

decorating…When she asked me to pick the one I would like to keep, I chose the one with the most pink.

 

Favorite # THREE

BEAUTIFULLY DIVINE CUSTOM DESIGNS & MORE

Entry to DIY Wood Sign Painting workshop for Two People

Thank you Richard, Emily and Lydia for this sweet gift.

Mama…it expires on April 4, 2018 so we will need to make an appointment to exercise our creativity.

 

Favorite # FOUR

MAKEUP!

I believe all the girls got one of these.

Never again will I run out of eyeshadow!

Thank you Mama

 

Favorite # FIVE

…that my sister and I still think alike.

She gave me a pair of blue Kate Spade post earrings…and I gave her a pair of Kate Spade Peridot earrings (her birthday is in August)

She sent me a pic of herself styling those “Kate Spade earrings and Fancy Nancy lipgloss”.

Isn’t she lovely?

 

One more…

Favorite # SIX

Accessories by Betsey Johnson

on display in my garage…

as I was about to leave for work.

There was also a weekender travel bag…covered with kitties!

Thank you Stephanie and Amanda for finding those pretty things that you know your Mom will love.

 

 

 

And thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by my blog.

Kim

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