Let's Play Catch Up! {Part Two}

Welcome Back!

I would like to start out by saying that I have the best followers in the world! I can't believe it, but I've almost reached 50 followers! I am hoping to hit 100 by the holidays, so stay tuned for a giveaway when I reach that blogging milestone. :) 

As you know, I am playing catch up on a few things that have been going on since I last blogged. The last two weeks of September were very busy, but not too busy to celebrate Cody's 20th birthday!

Isn't he spoiled? Not just a plain cake, but a cookie cake too!

Isn't this precious? You are never too old to open presents!

Electric Razor - I cut his hair, so this was a gift for me too. :)

Favorite Present? A new Fossil wallet!

After an hour or so of editing, I still can't fix what the camera did to this picture... any suggestions?

So here is the deal... all of the presents above were gifts from Cody's parents. What did I get him you ask? You'll have to come back tomorrow for Let's Play Catch Up! {Part Three} because my gift was so big it needs it's own post!

Also, don't forget to stop by and check out this amazing giveaway hosted by Sara from Miss V's Busy Bees! This giveaway includes a chance to win a My Thirty-One Organizing Utility Tote in your choice of print!

Have a great day!

Sweet Treat Swap!

Happy Halloween!

As promised, I am back again today to link up and share my Sweet Treat Swap goodies! This Sweet Treat Swap was hosted by Sarah Grace from gracefully made and Amy from Taking Steps Home. This swap is exactly what it sounds like, a swap full of sweet treats just in time for Halloween! Who said sweet treats were just for kids?

I was so excited when I received my package! My sweet treat swap partner was none other than sweet Sarah Grace from gracefully made. :)

My sweet treat package included an adorable card, Halloween funfetti cake mix, a french vanilla candle, Halloween cupcake wrappers, candy corn, and a double chocolate chip cookie! So... I may or may not have taken this picture on Saturday when my package arrived, which might mean I have already baked and enjoyed some Halloween funfetti cupcakes. :)

Am I one lucky girl or what? If you haven’t already, be sure to stop by and say hello to Sarah Grace!

Thank you Sarah Grace for the sweet treats!

Also, don’t forget to stop by and enter this fabulous giveaway hosted by Sara from Miss. V's Busy Bees!

Let's Play Catch Up! {Part One}

Hello Everyone!

Wow! How long has it been since I wrote an actual post? I've stopped by periodically for Oh, How Pinteresting! and Currently, but I haven't written an actual post in forever. However, I am back now complete with a totally new blog design and ready to play catch up!

Since my last blog post I have...

successfully taken and passed my GACE

 been advised and I am  ready to register October 31

found out I'm all set to apply to the School of Education in February

survived midterms thanks to my go to snacks of a chocolate chip muffin, baked Doritos, and a Coke

completed a few things on my to-do list such as labeling and organizing all my children's books

taken some much needed time to meet with a friend. Cody and I met with a friend for lunch and he ordered an entree that included grilled cactus. Has anyone ever eaten grilled cactus? This amazing entree was also delivered to our table in a steaming rock, yes, a rock!

finally, I spent a wonderful  fall night with Cody at the local fair

Well, now you are caught up on all the random little things that have been going on. Join me tomorrow as I share my Sweet Treat Swap goodies!

P.S. Join me in helping Sara from Miss V's Busy Bees celebrate 500 fabulous followers! She is hosting a HUGE giveaway that is complete with tons of prizes from many different bloggers, including me! So be sure to stop by and enter this fantastic giveaway!