32 Things That Make Me Happy

1. Walking barefoot in my yard.

2. When I pass a old lady who is wearing the same perfume, I remember my grandmommy wore.

3. A pool in the middle of a Texas summer.

4. Laughing so hard that it's difficult to stop.

5. Sunglasses

6. Being proud of a tough decision.

7. Red Velvet cupcakes.

8. Baseball season

9. When Michael said "You're right."

10. Getting packages in the mail.

11. Changing from work clothes into yoga pants.

12. My mother-in-law's homemade tortillas.

13.Compliments

14.When I wakeup and realize I still 20 minutes until my alarm goes off.

15. The smell of Michael's cologne

16. Sleeping in my own bed after being out of town.

17. Hearing little kids laughing and talking.

18. Cooking dinner and my boys actually liking it and asking for it again.

19. Experiencing Christmas morning as a bonus mom and aunt.

20. Getting a pedicure on your day off during the middle of week.

21. Lane proudly wearing #4.

22. Good music

23.Climbing into bed at night with freshly laundered sheets.

24. Finding money in jackets you haven't wore since last season.

25. Pinterest...Nowadays I don't even know what the hell I did without it.

26. Bud Light Lime.

27. My DVR.

28. Meeting new people.

29. Anything, chevron, sparkly or turquoise.

30. Seeing how excited my dogs are to see me everyday when I get home. Now if I can just get Michael to be THAT excited to see me everyday. :)

31. Neon signs

32. My blog...I love it and it makes me uber happy!

Be sure and go link-up with Erin!

ABC's of Me

Good Morning Darlings!

A-Age, 28 years young. No Joke, I just had to think about this because I was not sure. #oldpeopleproblems

B-Bitchy, I can admit that I am not the most pleasant person to be around those 2 weeks out of the month.   

C-Calm is something I am not. EVER. I am a self-diagnosed crazy person.

D-I loved dodge ball in elementary school. Nowadays, I daydream about playing it with some of my least favorite people. :)

E-Entertaining is one of my favorite things to do, I could have a get-together with friends and family every weekend for whatever reason.

F-Fuentes is my last name, just an FYI if any of you are planning on stealing my identity….find someone else. It’s not worth it to take mine, I promise. Ha!

G-Google is my go-to problem solver. The hubs and I make bets quite often and since everything you read on the internet is true, we really rely on Goggle.

H-Is it weird I thought dirty when I came to the letter “H”? I'll skip this one to save on making things uncomfortable around here.

I-I might need a intervention for my addiction to reality TV.

J-I have juggled with doing the right thing or actually slapping the shit out of Michael’s ex-wife many of times.

K-Kind people don’t slap their husband’s ex-wife….so I am kind. :)

L-Laughing is my favorite medicine

M- I have NEVER played Monopoly.

N-I use to write for my high school’s newspaper. Nerd Alert.

O-The ozone is probably damaged because of the amount of hairspray I’m known for using.

P- My dream job has always been to be a photographer.

Q-My husband was the quarterback in high school.

R-After wrecking our 4 wheeler, I had a broke a rib.

S-Shopping for me is therapy and cardio.

T-My teenage years gave my parents a lot of grey hairs…makes me rethink reproducing quite often!

U-Unicorns are REAL.

V-I want a wine vineyard in my backyard instead of a garden.

W-Whiskey is probably the only liquor I can’t drink,  the smell makes me want to vomit on your shoes.

X-X-Rays in my mind are very similar to the little memory erasers that Will Smith used in Men in Black. So, I have always tested my memory after a X-Ray. Don’t Judge Me.

Y-Not all Texans say “Yee-Haw”…actually I don’t know any that do.”Ya’ll” is whole other story though.

Z-The zombie trend does not entertain me. What-so-ever.

Mullets, Chopsticks & Aunt Flow

On this windy humpday in Texas I'm linking up with funny lady, Kathy. You can find her being a total badass over at Vodka and Soda. This week I'm confessing a lot of randomness, at the same time crossing my fingers we can all still be friends after you realize I'm not cool. :)

-I fake bake...Mainly because tan fat looks better than white fat! Plus...Michael is Hispanic so if he wants to be darker than me, it takes him a whole 2.6 seconds of being outside and he's darker than me!

-I'm probably hungover...if I am wearing large sunglasses and my hair looks like I was just attacked by monkeys.

-I have an app on my phone that tracks when “Aunt Flow” will be around. Next week if anyone was curious?

-The other day I googled Epic Mullets…So educational.

-My husband called me a drunk last week….he might be right, Lane named off the only beer and wine I drink. 

 But we can’t get him to remember spelling words!? 

-My 59 year old mother is active on Instagram and Facebook...and knows more about Facebook then myself.

-When I was a youngster, I wanted to be a dolphin trainer.

-I am 28 years old and I do not know how to use or read Twitter.

-This week I downloaded not just one but two Limp Bizkit songs. #Iwasntdrunkeither

-I do not believe in chopsticks…I use a fork when I eat sushi. Mainly because when I eat I’m trying to shovel as much food in my pie hole at once and chopsticks restrict my form of eating.

-Sometimes when people drive under the speed limit in the fast lane...I get the urge to throat punch them at their next stop.

Happy Humpday, friends! :) Be sure and go link-up at Vodka and Soda for Humpday Confessions!

Highlights of our December

With me being M.I.A. lately, I figured I would do a little update since I posted nothing of our Christmas or the month December, for that matter.

Michael and his BIGGEST fan, Aubree! We get to their house and she asks Lane and I where is Michael...she could care lessss about if Lane and I even showed up. It's so funny how much she loves her Uncle Michael!

Payton, Lane & Aubree in their ugly sweaters for my side of the family's Christmas! If you have not been to a ugly sweater Christmas or party, you are most defiantly missing out. I feel like it's a must try for everyone, we had so much fun.

 

 

As you can tell, Lane has MAJORITY girl cousins on both sides of the family!

This was Christmas Day with Michael's family, the weather was beautiful all week here in Texas.

 

So my mom got an iPad for Christmas...you can probably see where this is going. After convincing my 18 year old niece who was completely drugged up from getting her wisdom teeth removed, to steal her iPad for a few minutes.

We left her some VERY flattering photos on her new fancy iPad, that she doesn't know how to work yet! Haha!

 

 

This was the beginning of December...shorts and t-shirts.

Welcome to Texas, folks.

 

 

Dodge ball in the house!!

 

First off, I look like a beached whale and the new trend of lace headbands looks darn right horrible and does nothing for my round face. I was not going to post it because of how ratchet I look but I had to show you how our ugly sweater Christmas went...if you notice my dog even had sweater on! Ha!

 

Michael and I went and spent Christmas morning with our niece Lilli since Lane was with his mom. We are so fortunate to get to see all our families have such a great Christmas!

 

 

 

 

I'm BAAAACCCKKKK!

It's been a hawt minute since I have posted anything. But like I said last month I have had more important things going on. It's been a VERY eventful month for yours truly...but I am back on the wagon and ready to take this blog to boom town! Boomtown?? Did that sound dirty?! Anywaysss, I hope all you beautiful people had at least a Great Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Blessed New Year, Happy Anniversary, or Happy Birthday--you get the point. 

This year has certainly had its ups and downs for me. But I really want to believe 2014 is going to be much better, I am new believer that you are what you make it. For me that goes for everything...Life...work...health...relationships, etc. If you have a shitty attitude all day everyday about every darn thing...trust me when I say, your vibe is no bueno. And for me personally, I don't want to be around it. So my new goals for this new year are to live MY life...to enjoy the present...to try to find inner happiness...not to judge people...make the best of everything! :)

What I'm Thankful For...

I'm thankful for...

My contact lenses, without them I would seriously be in public looking like a circus freak with coke bottles for glasses.

I'm thankful for...

being able to go 28 whole years without ever breaking a bone.

I'm thankful for...

My pillows, don't they just make the whole sleeping experience that much cozier? 

I'm thankful for...

 the “we will make anything you like into a vodka flavor” trend right now. 

I'm thankful for...

Reality shows like Extreme Cheapskates and Hoarders, they make me realize just how good I’ve really got it.

I'm thankful for...

The invention of heated car seats.

I'm thankful for...

Hot water, how miserable would showers be if the water was 40 degrees!

I'm thankful for...

Bras, even though some woman in Walmart choose not to wear them.

I'm thankful for...

My hair products that tame my wild lion's mane when I need to be seen in public.

I'm thankful for...

Braces, y'all should have seen my chops before getting them in 5th grade. Believe me when I say I’m grateful for the metal-mouth experience.

Hope all you fabulous people have a great Thanksgiving! 

Thursday Tunes Link-Up

This week I decided to find a few songs that I feel best represent me and my personality.

Bitch by Meredith Brooks did not make the list. If you ask a couple of people it probably needed too...      Fergie - Glamorous Now, I know this is the first song you ALLL think of when you think about me. Hahaha! "I'm no queen, I'm no machine, I still go to Taco Bell drive thru." BEST. LYRICS. EVERRR.  

  Jason Aldean - She's Country Well. I'm country, half the time. It just depends on what day it is, some days I like being a complete utter, beer drinking redneck and other days I prefer martinis and sushi in Dallas Uptown.  Weird.  I know.

  Eli Young Band - Small Town Kid Love. Love, this song! We played this song a lot while growing up in my population 2600 hometown.  

  Randy Rogers Band-Fuzzy This song is a good description for the MANY of nights I've had in my 28 years of age.    

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The rules are simple

-Any genre of music. -Old or New. -Slow or Fast. -As many tunes as you want in your post. -Then come link-up on Megan or I's blog for everyone to check out your post. -We are not requiring anyone to follow us to be apart of our link-up but we do ask that you include our button in your post.  

No Longer MIA

Hey Hey!

Longtime no chat. 

I have been completely tied up lately and not in a good way.  I feel as though I should apologize but like a fellow blogger told me last week "Life Happens." and she was SO right. So I'm not gonna apologize for my blog being on the back burner the last couple weeks.  I love my blog but my family comes wayyy before anything else. I do feel as though I should explain myself a little because I don't want to come across as a phony and act though my life is all unicorns and rainbows. 

A couple weeks ago my small family unit and marriage were tested in a way that makes me even more thankful for the few awesome people I have in my life. My marriage will always be something I consider a accomplishment so I'm definitely not one of those people who think marriage is easy or something that doesn't take love, hard work, patiences, compromise and forgiveness. My family and I are moving forward from the last couple weeks and look forward to our futures. But in the meantime I'm looking forward to catching up with the followers of my blog! 

Thanks for being AWESOME! :) 

Sunday Social

      1. What is currently on your wish list?  

Isn't she absolutely beautiful!?  I would give a left arm, finger of your choice, right leg,and fat from my ass for this sexy beast.    

I informed the Hubs that I want a Can-Am Commander JUST. LIKE. THIS. He laughed.   -A house cleaner and chef for a year or forever. -Super Bowl tickets -A pallet full of my favorite wine -Rescue all the orphan dogs (And then load them all in my Escalade for rides with the windows down.) -A unlimited gift card to Starbucks     I wish BIG. So what!?    
2. Share a new iPhone, droid, iPad app that you have recently discovered that we all need.

Credit Karma

I love checking my credit score every so often (nerd alert) and this app let's me do it for free...Yes.

F-R-E-E.

Plus, it's pretty darn accurate.

3. What is a new fall TV show that you have added to your dvr? Trophy Wife I'm a sucker (That's what she said) for good 'ol comedies, plus I think Malin Akerman is so gorgeous!

4. Share your social media links so we can follow you. (Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, etc) Tell us which is your favorite and why.

I heart Instagram more so than any other social media sites.

 My thought is if I'm going to be passing the time with social media, I want to just completely shut my brian off while doing that and Instagram lets me acheive that task, by only sharing pictures and a limited amount of words.

Pinterest

Instagram

Google +

5. What is a tv show, movie, or song that you could watch or listen to over and over and never get tired of?

Friends

During the week, I watch at least 1 rerun every night. The Mr. can't understand why I can watch the episodes over and over again but once I watch a movie, I don't want to see it again for another 5 years.

Hope everyone had a awesome weekend, it rained all week here in my little town but this weekend turned out to be BEAUTIFUL!

Someday I Will...

This afternoon I decided to link-up with Taylor for a much needed reminder of things I want to do.

Someday I will...learn to dance like Beyonce instead of Miley Cyrus.

Someday I will...pay off all our debt, we may only be debt free for 24 hours, but by gosh we did it.

Someday I will...go to a Super Bowl and wear a different teams jersey.

Someday I will...build our dream home in the country on a huge wooded piece of property with a pool, outdoor kitchen and master bathroom the size of Texas!

Someday I will...adopt even more rescue dogs.

Someday I will...accept my flaws and stop picking myself apart for the smallest of things.

Someday I will...learn to cook without worrying that I'm poisoning my family.

Someday I will...run at least a 5K.

Someday I will...bump into Angelina and Brad and they will adore me so much that they ask me to become their nanny.

Someday I will...hopefully become pregnant, I know this one isn't up to me but I can still hope for the best. :)
Someday I will...meet Gordon Ramsey and use every cuss word I know. Just because I can.

Someday I will...weight what I did in high school. I know it can be done, I just have to actually workout more than once a week.

Someday I will...own a Birkin bag. Psssh! Fat chance!

Someday I will...get a reality show.

Weekend Rewind

Hey! Hey!
I know I'm probably breaking all sorts of blogger rules by not posting about my weekend on Sunday or Monday but I like to break the rules because I'm different.

Yeah, I'm Different. 

**Please reference 2 Chainz if you are confused**

Anywaysss, we had several things on the agenda this weekend but like always we try to squeeze 108 things 1 day. I don't know why we do that to ourselves, I should probably check with the scheduler about that crap. But we did get a few things accomplished, seeing my niece's playoff game from her first year of 8U volleyball was at the top of my list. We woke up at 6AM on Saturday, and drove 2 hours to get to the gym by 9. If that doesn't nominate us for Aunt & Uncle of the year, I don't know what will!!? Payton was so excited to see us both, which made getting up early on a Saturday more than worth it! Payton is my sweet, innocent, wouldn't hurt a fly, girly-girl so when she became so focused, serious and aggressive during the game, I was totally shocked and proud. The hubs and I (JL was with his mom, but we sent him pictures) got to see 2 games on Saturday and spend some time with my brother and sister-n-law and of course Payton.



 

 

 



 

 

After the games, we grabbed lunch and had to run some errands around Fort Worth before heading home that evening. I received a text  on our way home from a sweet friend about them being in town and for us to come out to their camphouse. (A "camphouse" is also known as a deer camp, hunting lodge, deer lease.) We haven't got to see them or their kids in over 6 months, so we decided we had to go visit. For me, when all together there is not alot of things better than a camphouse, good friends, vodka/cranberry and good music. :)

We had such a great time!

When no one is looking...

Good Morning Lovebugs! 

With the Hubs working some crazy hours lately and giving baseball lessons when he is actually off work, I have found myself at home more often then I use to. So, I got to thinking about the things I do when I'm by myself and decided to share a few with you guys.

 I really hope we can all still be friends after this this. :)

When no one is looking…

-I talk to myself in the bath room mirror to see how my face looks while I’m talking.

-I google how to spell….ALOT.

-I put on my favorite pants and check out my ass.

-I have very long and deep conversations with my dog.

-I watch Honey Boo Boo...

-I also smell my dog's paws, because they smell weird! 

-I dance like Beyonce while I’m checking out what is in the fridge.

-I have ate PB & J sandwiches for breakfast.

-I practice accents, if I can’t look like Sofia Vergara I will just try to sound like her.

-I will make faces or mouth words when my husband turns around.

-I have drank wine out of the bottle.

Happy Tuesday!

Make Today Great! :)

Photo Dump

Happy Friday!

I talk. A lot. He just agrees. Story of my life. :)

But I wouldn't trade him or anything!

I just love this picture, our niece Lilli could not figure why he kept making this face when she would kiss him.

My stud muffin!

Don't these look awesome?! There is this small panaderia near my work and they have THE. BEST. empanadas and sweet bread.

I could probably eat 47 of the apple empanadas if given the opportunity. :)

I love the robin's egg blue that I found for my snazzy mirror.

 Hope all you beautiful people have a wonderful weekend! 

Is That Weird?!?

-I like the smell of dried spray tan on my skin....

-I will not watch a movie unless it is from the beginning, even if I have seen it already...

-I love hot sauce/salsa but hate tomatoes....

-When I'm in a bad mood, I go through my "Funnies" board on Pinterest to make me feel better...

-I make up name combinations for my unborn children... 

-I don't like awkward silence, so I'm that girl just rambling so there is not silence...

-I can name all the Real Housewives...

-As some of you already know....I don't like beef. It just feels weird in my mouth...That is what she said.

-I no longer think Taylor Swift is sincere in her acceptance speeches...no one is surprised after the 67th award. Geez!

-I really like the smell of new tires...If someone could bottle the smell in Discount Tire stores, I would be all over that shit!

-While visiting New Orleans, I was more interested in the cemeteries than anything else...

What do you do/say/think that is weird?!

Five on Friday

Mornin' Lovebugs! 

Glad you decided to grace us with your presence.

Do I seem extra chipper this morning?!? It's all because I got my mind on my wine and my wine on my mind. Yes. I knowww it's early but no reason to judge a girl, I'm just thinking for this even when I get home from work. (I'm gonna pretend you believed that.) 

Its Friday, so you know what time it is, kids?!?

Five on Friday with the lovely Darci at The Good Life. 

                                           

-ONE- Wednesday night I watched Lady Gaga on Watch What Happens Live with my wanna-be BFF Andy Cohen and I think I came to the conclusion I like Lady Gaga. But strictly in a she says whatever the hell she wants and doesn't care what people think kinda-way, and I love that!

-TWO- Today I would like to give thanks to my Sigma Kabuki brush, it doesn't get credit where credit is do. But for real, who ever saids Sigma brushes are not as good as MAC brushes needs to be handcuffed to Miley Cyrus for talking crazy like that! I promise on my wine glass they truly are better than MAC brushes.

http://www.sigmabeauty.com

-THREE- I miss hog huntin' when it's cold! We always have such a good time! 

-FOUR-I'm really looking forward to the State Fair of Texas, which will start at the end of this month! Yay for, FRIED EVERYTHING. Lets be clear that's one of the main reasons we go! 

-FIVE- My awesome new throw pillows because there just so darn cute....can I ask why they are called throw pillows!? Anyone? 

Hope all you beauties have a GREAT day and weekend!

Liebster Award Nomination

I've been nominated for the Liebster Award again by the sweet Carrie over at Huggies and Heels.

Be sure and stop by to check out her blog. :)

                             

 The Rules: 

1. Link back to the person that nominated you.

2. Answer the 11 questions asked by the nominator.

3. Choose 5 or more bloggers, each under 200 followers.

4. Come up with 11 questions for your nominees to answer.

5. Contact your nominees and notify them of your nomination.

Carrie asked...

1. If you could meet one celebrity, who would you choose and why? 

Gordon Ramsay, because I have 100 questions about food and cooking that I would love to ask! 

2. What is the best vacation you've ever been on? 

Turks and Caicos, it was absolutely beautiful and I would go back in a heartbeat! 

3. Where did you meet your significant other? 

His house...a friend invited me over while they we're all hanging out.

4. What is your favorite memory? 

This is a tough one...I probably would have to say all the Sunday Fundays when the hubs and I were dating are something I think about regularly. We would go out to the country by ourselves in his huge Dodge to fish, drink, ride around and talk. It always seemed so relaxing and EASY to make time for those days! 

5. What is your favorite way to waste time?

Instagram, or any social media for that matter.

6. If you could live anywhere, where would you choose? 

Probably Turks and Caicos! 

7. What is your favorite blog post? Link to it so we can all read! 

Favorite Post

8. What was your last New Years Resolution? Did you keep it? 

Lose weight, become healthy....I think that's every year and every year I fail myself! 

9. What is your one, can't live without, beauty product? 

My Sigma Kabuki brush! 

10.What is your favorite book?

Hmm...I'm not a big reader. Maybe....Great Gatsby

11. If you could live in any era, which would you choose and why? 

I would live in Miami in the 70's to experience the culture, music and fashion. 

I nominate...

Amy @ The Crazy Wise Woman

Chelsea @ The Perfect Catch

Angie @ Life with The Vanns

Jamie @ You Gotta Have Hart

Jasmine @ Two Boys and Me

Questions for my nominees...

1. What is your favorite food?

2. What is your favorite body part? 

3. If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? 

4. What songs are included on the soundtrack to your life?

5. When was the last time you were nervous?

6. If I opened your fridge, what would I see?

7. What was one of the best parties you’ve ever been to?

8. If you could have a room full of any one thing, what would it be?

9. What is the next planned event which you are looking forward to in your life?

10. What are the things which make you crazy?

11. What super-power are you most like to have, and why?

Weekend Recap

I had all the intentions to be writing this post last night but thanks to a sore throat and achy body, it was a no go. You would assume my achy body was from a earth shattering hangover since it was my birthday weekend and all or my sore throat was from talking loudly in a crazy crowded bar. -Nope. Didn't happen. Whomp. Whomp. But I'm not complaining, instead my niece and her roommate came to visit from college, which was the hubs and I first experience with having college age "kids" who eat anything and everything in your kitchen. Since they came down to visit and it was my father-n-law's birthday the day after mine we decided to cookout fajitas Saturday night with some close friends and family. My awesome mother-in-law made homemade enchiladas, thankfully I refrained from eating all 75 enchiladas she brought. That's called extreme self control, people! I tried to indulge in some adult beverages but it to was a no go because I was to busy trying to be the hostess with the mostess. Eeeekkk! Which is another sign I'm turning into my mother! Apologizes for not taking pictures like a true blogger but I was taking my hostess duties very seriously Saturday night.

 All and all we had a good time...until...the hubs got the outdoor TV working just to watch the ass whooping that was UT vs BYU. Just sad. Just plain sad. 

But I did get a picture of the beautiful roses and lilies I got this past week from my sweet hubby.

 I have a lot going on this week and some changes for the my blog coming up very soon, so be sure to stay tuned! 

:) 

Have a FABULOUS week!

I'm Only Getting Wiser...

Guess what!?!

---no. I'm not pregnant.--

It's my mutha' truckin' BIRTHDAY!!! 

I'm 22....plus 6! Holla!!!

I don't have to much exciting planned for today besides getting my sweat on...and not in the way you dirty minded folks were thinking. Haha! The hubs did take me to lunch Monday at Chuy's! Yeeeaaahhh! Since we were both off, we decided to partake in some retail therapy to end what was a great Labor Day weekend.

Check back for the Weekend recap because I have ALL the intentions of "celebrating" my 22 + 6 birthday!

Five on Friday/My Jams

Happy Friday Ya'll!

This week has BLOWN by...and not in a good in way, mainly because I need more time to get everything done in my life!! So apologizes for this week's Five on Friday linkup with Darci @ The Good Life being somewhat thrown together.

Last week's Five on Friday, I saw Megan @ Barefoot & Blue Jean Princess post about 5 songs she's loving right now. Sooo with me being short on time and letting her know in advance I was gonna steal her idea (Thanks again, Doll!) I came up with 5 of my ALL TIME favorite jams! 

 

Mike Ryan-Won't Let it Show
Mike played the Hubs and I's wedding reception and then acoustic during the ceremony. So, I think we will always be supporters of his music because he shared with us, one the most important days we have together! Bonus, he's a Texan! :)

Adam Hood-Buzzes Like Neon

You can't go wrong with ANYTHING Adam Hood! Period. This song is older and doesn't have a music video to go along but you get the idea..

Ryan Bingham- Southside of Heaven

This year during our annual hog hunting tournament, this was the song I was singing at 5:30am of the hunt and we ended up winning the tournament so this of course has to be my "lucky" song.

Side Note: For all you viewers of  "The Bridge" on FX, that would be Ryan Bingham singing in the intro... 

Turnpike Troubadours-Gin, Smokes, Lies

I love pretty much everything these Oklahoma boys put out...But this song is for sure my favorite from them!

Mike McClure- Lucky Man

Mike McClure was one of the first artist that my awesome hubby wanted me to listen to when we were dating because he loved so much of his music. I remember 7 years or so when we use to spend Sunday Funday together fishing and drinking, he played this song. Which by then I was already a fan of Mike McClure so from then on out this song has been a favorite of mine!

Hope EVERYONE has a fabulous weekend!

Liebster Award Nomination

 Heyyy Ya'll!!

I'm very proud to say I've been nominated for the Liebster Award by the sweet and fellow Texan, Hilary over at Young Texan Mama. 

Be sure and stop by her awesome blog!  

The Liebster Award takes its name from the German word meaning dearest and is an award given to a new blogger with fewer than 200 followers. There will be no trophy or embossed certificate but it is recognition from a fellow blogger that you have valuable information to be shared. And it's an excellent way to make new friends, network and get your blog noticed!
The criteria, if you should accept this award, is as follows:

• Thank your nominator by linking back to their post
• Answer the 11 questions posed by your nominator
• Make a list of 11 facts about yourself
• Nominate 5 or more up and coming bloggers with fewer than 200 followers for this award
• Provide a list 11 questions for your nominees to answer
• Publish your post and contact your nominees with the good news

11 Random Facts About Me:

1. I am not a morning person.
2. I'm a Texan who doesn't like beef. 
3. I've never broken a bone. *Knocks on wood* 
4. I wanted to be a dolphin trainer when I was little.
5. I have 3 tattoos.
6. I love the smell of campfires and new tires.
7. My first car was a silver Chevrolet Camaro
8. When I was 10, I was bite in the face by a dog.
9. I love to be barefoot all the time.
10. I have been stung 5 different times by scorpions.
11. I was voted most likely to party with celebrities in high school.

11 Questions to Answer:

1. Disney World or Disneyland? DisneyLAND!
2. Favorite workout to do at home? Running with the dogs...when I actually do it!
3. Favorite color? Green...even my wedding colors were green/brown.
4. Diamonds or Gemstones? Diamonds! Duh!
5. If your were a Disney character, who would you be? Either Timon or Pumbaa from the Lion King just because they are just so darn COOL!
6. Favorite Ice Cream Flavor? Cookie Dough...
7. Favorite College sports team? THE Texas Longhorns! Hook 'em Horns!
8. What do you/did you want to do when you graduated from college? Pay off my loans...oh you meant job! HA! Open my own retail business...did it happen? Nope.
9. All time favorite food? Close race for Mexican and Japanese.
10. What is your go to breakfast when your're in a hurry? Apple Cinnamon Nutri-grain bar
11. Coffee or Tea? COFFEE! Again, the Texan that doesn't drink sweet tea... 

My Nominees are:

• Rachel @ One-Way Ticket to ONEderland 
• Kasey @ A Momma in Training 
• Jen @ Live in the Sunshine 
• Ashley @ Everything's Hunky Dorey
• Megan @ Barefoot & Blue Jean Princess 

11 Questions for my Nominees:

1. If you could be any celebrity, who would it be?
2. Favorite scent? 
3. If you could be on a reality show, which one would you choose?
4. Favorite Car? 
5. Football, Baseball or Basketball? 
6. What other state would you live in besides the one your currently live?
7. All time favorite song?
8. What is your dream job?
9. Favorite holiday?
10. What was your first job?