Blog Bullies, A GIVEAWAY!, and other ramblings

First of all, bear with me as I rant. Blog Bullies... we all have them I'm sure. This isn't the first, just the first time I've felt the need to post about it. I usually just delete and move along.  Allow me to show you:

REALLY?! Didn't your parents teach you anything about being nice? Or if they didn't... didn't Thumper?? "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all"

In my opinion, these people must be extremely unhappy with themselves, therefore they have to make rude comments to others to make them feel better. If you're so proud of your comment, how about posting your actual name instead of "anonymous". Clearly, you are ashamed of yourself. And you clearly don't like me so...  how about just not reading my blog? That seems to be the logical idea.

And for the record... I love my profile and wouldn't change it for the world. I'm pretty sure everyone has an ugly laugh face. I know for sure I do. And about my roots... did you even READ my post? I have had to wait for my bridal portraits so that they are fresh. I'm sure most girls want fresh highlights for their wedding portraits!? And isn't the "ombre" look in these days anyway? And I'll never go my natural color because it looks like dishwater. It wouldn't be pretty! I'll take roots anyday.

Movin right along to more important things! Like a GIVEAWAY!!

My friend Ashley of Bodie Houston Gallery has been so gracious to give away one of her gorgeous marsh paintings to one of YOU!

This is only her side job, but look how gorgeous her paintings are.

She also does some that are more abstract... love this one.



Horseshoe at USC

One lucky winner will receive the beautiful painting below!

It would look great displayed on a shelf like this!



To enter you must:

Leave a comment telling me which of these you did (separate entries)

"Like" Bodie Houston Gallery on Facebook

Visit Bodie Houston Gallery on Etsy and tell me which painting is your favorite.

Follow Ashley's blog The Houston House

Leave a comment of what you want Ashley to paint next!

So, you can get up to 4 entries.

I'll leave this open until the end of May. Winner will be announced on June 1st!

And a tiny tiny "What I'm Loving Wednesday"

First off, Brice and I bought our wedding bands on Saturday.. forgot to include that in yesterdays post!

I can't wait to wear it!

Also, loving this song at the moment. Currently on repeat, "Drunk on You" by Luke Bryan. PS. Don't judge my ipod. I know it's old.



I've also noticed it's featured on The Bachelorette, maybe next Monday's episode?? Yay!

 PS. What did y'all think of Monday's episode? I like the guy from Augusta... they're accents are cute together! :)



Yes, another wedding shower

Guess what I did this weekend???

Had another wedding shower!! I mean seriously, it's my life these days! Not that I don't love them, I do... but some people I tell are astonished when I told them I was having 5 showers. Well, I know someone that had 11! Yes, ELEVEN. Was there even anything left on the registry?!?!

This weekend was actually a couples shower, so almost more of a party than a shower. It was in Atlanta which I loved since we don't get to see those friends that often! Hopefully that will change after the wedding. Some pics...

With our moms

LOVE this... ha! Sorry Brice! I sneakily took 2 of the Auburn Tervis' off of the registry and put 2 USC ones ON! hahah I get my team too :)

boy gifts

Girl gifts...

couple gifts! Love the personalized stuff!

That night, I also found this precious photo of Brice! HA! His first little league pic... his mom had written on the back that he was upset because he had to miss morning cartoons! I'm pretty sure I need a little boy one day that looks just like this!

So cute... look at how big that hat is :)

Tomorrow is an exciting day... I have a HAIR APPOINTMENT. FINALLY!!! I've been waiting for my wedding portraits, which are Monday by the way, so my roots are about 3 inches long. AWFUL. They make me want to vom. 

Also, a GIVEAWAY will be posted tomorrow! (or Thursday. whenever I get time to write it!)

Tomorrow is hump day!!

Who is ready for MONDAY?!

Been counting down to Emily's season of The Bachelorette ever since I first heard she would be "the one". I just love her! Who is going to be watching!?!

She just always looks so perfect! Does she ever look ugly? I mean seriously.

Oh, and here is an amazing preview... LOVE that Luke Bryan plays for them, that song "Drunk on You" is my new jam... in love with it! Here is the preview:

We're heading to Atlanta for the weekend for another wedding party! I'll be on the lookout for Kim Zolciak and her wigs... I must get a picture with her one day. I bet that hair (um, wig) is so huge in person! ha! I mean really... it looks big on tv must be massive in person.

She cracks me up... who has been watching Don't be Tardy for the Wedding??? Love it. Can't wait to see this shindig. Hope everyone has a great weekend!



Happy Cinco de Mayo!!

This past weekend we had a double whammy wedding festivity weekend! Cinco de Mayo engagement party was on Saturday and Sunday a shower! We had so much fun, and it was a blast seeing people I don't see often. One of the plus' of wedding festivities!

First of all, Kiki showed up wearing a mustache

Great music!



Great food!

Blondes!

Brice's Dad was able to make it!

With my parents

Brice with the ladies

We all have been friends since we were 3 (or younger!) We made this t-shirt when we had a sleepover I think when we were about 4 or 5. We named the model, Elizabeth, after the random handprint on the shirt "Elizabeth" who was probably only friends with us this one year!

Elizabeth, In all her glory (she clearly had a c-section)

Boys

With my maid &  matron!

We had such a great time drinking margaritas, listening to great music and spending time with friends! I want to do it all over again! I guess we will at the wedding in TWO MONTHS... omg!



Makeup & Carrie

Makeup & Carrie

Two of my FAVORITES! 

First off, Carrie's album came out today!!! In case you live in a hole and did not know this. Obviously, I made a mad dash to Target on my lunch break to get it, b/c we must have the actual cd in hand not just an iTunes download. Carrie is much more important than that!

Every song is amazing, there isn't a single one that bores me or I skip over. That is unless I'm just in the mood for a particular song. Also, her new tour was announced today... pretty sure I'm asking for tickets to either Nov 3rd in Charlotte for my birthday or December 19 in Atlanta for Christmas. {Note to Carrie: COME TO CHARLESTON PLEASSSEEE!!}

Also, I need to point out the fact that Carrie is on the cover of the June issue of Glamour Magazine... yep, picking up a copy ASAP.

Who all saw her on Good Morning America this morning?! Not me because I was at work. I would like to add that I watched Good Morning America instead of my daily Today Show viewing just to see Carrie... and of course, she was on after I had to leave for work. Go figure.

No worries... you can catch up HERE! It was amazing, but why wouldn't it be?!

Ok now onto my makeup ordeal.

I'm trying to decide what to do for my bridal portraits & wedding makeup. Do I do my own makeup and just get some new really good makeup? OR do I have someone do it for me? I'm at a loss! I know people who have done both and I feel like no matter what you are just glowing and so happy and beautiful on your wedding day. HOWEVER, I know me and I will probably screw it up because of nerves and look like a raccoon or something. 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

HELP!

One Week From Today!!!

It's finally HERE!! (almost)

Carrie's album, "Blown Away" will be in stores next Tuesday, May 1.

Who's excited??? Who's pre ordering it on iTunes and who is buying a CD?

As much as I WANT to pre order on iTunes, Carrie is on of those that I just have to purchase the actual CD and upload it to my iTunes. I have so much fun flipping through the little book... I'm such a nerd, I know.

But I just love me some CARRIE!



My Bachelorette Party Weekend! (#BBW2K12)

This past weekend was one of the best weekends ever! It was my bachelorette party in Wrightsville Beach, NC. We had SO SO much fun! It's always fun when you have a weekend away with the girls, regardless if it's all about you or not... but when it is, it's just a teeny weeny more fun! :)

Jenny & I booked it up the coast after we saw Kira & Amanda post this pic on Facebook...

Knowing that we still had 3 hours before we were also partaking in this was pure torture!

We finally made it in time for this little sunset... 

I don't think it gets much better than sitting out on the porch by the Intracoastal drinking wine with friends... perfection!

Please look at these adorable cookies!! I am in love!

These watermelon shots (also super cute) eventually happened...

Which led to this...

and then this...

"help me, I'm poor!"

In case you didn't get it... watch Bridesmaids. Hysterical!

And then the "no teeth smile"... we like to think of Mary Kate & Ashley type "smiles" here. Though we made a horrible attempt and just look like serious creepers.

Saturday morning we had an amazing brunch & mimosas!

 

 Saturday we went to the beach where we got a serious sunburn...

Amanda: "y'all sure you don't want some sunscreen?"

Brooke & Jenny: "no we're good, we'll put some on afterwhile"

Horrible mistake! Pictures to come.

The trend for the weekend.

Oh, I made these cute redneck wine glasses for everyone!  Each one had a Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka mini bottle in it. LOVE! We're having a firefly sweet tea/lemonade bar at the wedding so this fitted the theme perfectly! They will be served in mason jars as well! :)

Ready for the night! Pics w/ the girls!

AMANDA

 JENNY

KIRA "KIKI"

JAIME

COLLEEN

We began with dinner at South Beach Grill

Where we had another bachelorette party at a table next to us, one of which recognized me, Amanda & Jaime b/c she reads our blogs! Hilarious and so random! I don't remember your name, I'm sorry! But it was great to meet you! :)

We went to every bar we were told to go to. I'll just post the pics, they speak for themselves.

I mean, we had to take one gangster pic.

This random frat boy and his bottle of Jack ended up being on our bus ride home... so entertaining,  great ending to the night! I'm still laughing!

It was an awesome weekend with even more awesome friends! Thank you all for making my weekend so memorable, Love all of you tons!!!