From Carpools to Cocktails

that's a question on my mind as of late. It just occurred to me the other day while signing my purchase receipt " I'm going to have a whole new last name" It was a weird feeling and bizarre thought to have. Not bizarre as in unusual but bizarre in that I have been ME for 30 years.
Same 3 initials.
Perfected scrawled signature. Suddenly after one day in July, I will be a whole new person. A "Mrs."
No longer 'just me'. Everything must be changed.  Driver's license, Insurance, bank accounts, passport.....etc. I had a friend ask if I was going to take Babe's name or hyphenate and I promptly replied "take his name". And frankly, I think she was a little shocked. a) because I responded so quickly b) not a lot of women are doing that these days It never occurred to me not to. When I was younger ( in my late teens and early 20's) I said I would hyphenate for "work purposes". Just because I thought it "looked cool"  ( a la Mary …

where to begin.
there is so much swirling in my mind right now!
I have so many things I want to write about but can't seem to gather any of them into a cohesive post.  that bothers me a bit. ***I've given myself a goal for next month to write EVERYDAY.  it doesn't have to be profound or super long but I must write something. every. single. day. how will I ever get to be a published author if I don't practice? so that is my goal and I will do my best to stick with it.
****I have found some really cool blogs to cyber stalk  like this bit of Party Loveliness - ridiculous amount of FABULOSITY ( yeah I'm stealing Kimora's word)
I want to have a 'themed' party right now!
We're even 'borrowing' her Candy Topiary shown HERE to use as a centerpiece for the kid's table at the reception! Thanks Jessica! and this super cuteness how amazing is there proposal and story!??!!
LOVE it! can't wait to see how it all comes together for her!
Not to mention this …

So, the summer before last (2008)  Babe, Sweet Pea and I went to a graduation party for his best friend's (M) little brother (S) (got that?)
Babe and M have been BFF for a million years and I've known them all since we were in college over 10 years ago (what?!!! that can't be right) So back at the party..........
I was enjoying the yummy margarita's that S's friend was hooking up as well as all the delicious eats while chatting with the family and singing along to the records the DJ was spinning- when nature called. After a quick trip to the bathroom I returned to the kitchen to discover two chicks hanging out around the blender. Figuring they were waiting for a re-fill I offered to go get the bartender/dj of the evening.
He was busy so we improvised....... and the rest , as they say, is history. two (or four) shots later we are giggling and talking like we have known each other for years!
These girls were my soulmates!
They liked yoga, margaritas and going to the beac…

thought today I would take a little time out for relfection it's only February and I feel like the year is zooming by already! so much has happened and yet there is still so much to occur! I'm feeling a bit introspective this week and that's a good thing as I have been SO outside of myself for the past few weeks it hasn't really felt like my life. more like I was an active participant in someone elses life. weird. I guess. or I'm just going through something all plausible explanations Saturday was honestly the first day I've really felt like 'myself' the whole day. there have been moments here and there but never really an all day thing. I think because we were so focused on figuring things out and working together it forced me to be in the moment. which is always a good thing. and spending time at home. being still. enjoying my space is also a good thing that I just haven't been doing much of. busy little bee I've been. always flitting from one thing to the …

that pretty much sums up my weekend. I had a great time with Babe  Saturday we had planned to spend the WHOLE day in a "wedding state of mind"  Thanks to my future M.I.L -
who was keeping an eye on Sweet Pea for us. We planned to: visit some venues grab some lunch register  enjoy a grown up dinner and head home
the day got off to a rocky start as we were running behind (as someone couldn't decide what to wear/ someone else took too long in the shower ) so that kind of set me on edge a bit as I despise being late! but never-the-less we headed out anyway excited about what we may find! While at the first location Babe and I were thoroughly impressed with not only the facilities but the onsite staff. Their level of professionalism and presentation was absolutely stupendous. I knew I was hooked as soon as we walked in and as the entertainment specialist demonstrated everything from our grand entrance to our first dance...... I looked back at Babe and saw him begin to swoon. well as much as ma…

Happy Valentine's Day!!! I wanted to join in on Mama M's Valentine's Extravaganza today as it is "10 thing I love about my love!"

and this is perfect timing after the day we had yesterday. But more about that later.....
10 Things I love about Babe
the way you finish my sentences before I can get the words out.the way he plays with our Sweet Pea. His unabashed love and playfulness make parenting a breezehe ALWAYS kisses me goodnight.he's seen ALL of me. and he still loves me. and wants to marry me. that says a lot.the way he takes care of me and our family. he always helps around the house and does the dishes after I cook dinner. he makes the bed because he knows it makes my day to come home to that. he thinks I'm beautiful. he has the best sense of humor! and he gets all my jokes. even if he doesn't think they are funny!his conviction to who he is and what he believes in. he is a strong, supportive and intelligent man and I can't wait to be his wife!!!…

T-G-I-freaking -F y'all! It has been  loooong week. and I am ready to throw in the towel! but first - it's time for a little Five Question Friday with Mama M!

Rules: Copy and paste the following questions to your blog post, answer them, grab the blog hop code (if you'd like) and link up! We'd be your best friends if you'd link back to Mama M when you're done!!!
So let's get started shall we?

1. What is the one thing your love does for you that you can't live without? he gets up w/ Sweet Pea in the mornings on the weekend. it seriously makes all the difference in my personality of me sleeping just few more minutes. he also loves me inspite of all my flaws and idiosyncrasies. and I have more than a few believe you me.
and he does the dishes. a chore i despise and for that- I will marry him. well that and about a million other reasons but that's pretty high up here on the list!!!!
2. When did you know your love was "the one"? thats a good question. I …

ahhh wednesday hump day! whew! made it halfway through another week! I tell you these days just keep flying by! good grief - it will be July before I know it!
so here's a quick 3 for 3pm on Wednesday :)
***The Color Purple is playing now through February 28th at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. I really would like to go see it but alas, it's not really in the budget. But please, if it's in yours go see it!!
**** as much as we Californians complain about the rain and cold I'd much rather be here than here ***** Tonight we're having :Chicken with White Wine Sauce, Mushrooms and crumbled bacon it can be found here: I started the crock pot this morning so when I get home all I have to do is whip up some yummy sides and dinner is served!
Happy Hump day!

the craziness of the last few weeks have wreaked havoc on my workout routine. when I had to go out of town abruptly that threw me off.  then I caught a cold upon return and the fact that I couldn't bend my head past my chin on my chest cost me another few days. By the time I felt half-way 'normal' - I discovered "On Demand" had deleted my 30 day Shred 2 & 3!!!1 What the heck! Now I'm forced to look for a new workout that will offer as much of a challenge in the same amount of time! Sheesh! After several minutes of scrolling I finally located yet another crazy Jillian Michaels workout : "No More Trouble Zones"
and I am loving it.
yes it hurts like crap when I try to sit down but I know in the end......when I shimmy into my jeans or slip into that bikini on our honeymoon I will feel confident about my body.
and that's all I'm really looking for.....
****************************** Now I have to admit that about halfway into the 2nd week I hit a wa…

because it's tuesday and I have a list of things I am looking forward to this month! like to hear it? here we go: I have Yoga this evening with my Boo's whom I adore. sigh. Namaste. it is MUCH needed after several weeks of needing to re-schedule......It's Valentine's week!!! I love love. always have and being in love and on the way to matrimony is just bliss in my mind. I don't usually do a big "to-do" for Valentine's around my house; maybe just a candle here and there but this year I've decided to 'spruce up the house' with little bits of 'love' everywhere! Something about seeing all these random decorations cheers my soul.We are going to visit two potential wedding venues this weekend!!! Hooray!!!  Club Wedd- $20 gift certificate if we start our registry with 10 items.....Watch out TARGET here we come!
Also going on our FABULOUS dinner date here on Saturday evening!
SO excited!We have a whole day planned just for Babe & I and I&#…

Y'all know what time it is right? that's right. It's Five Question Friday with Mama M! The Fiesta edition! Why the Fiesta edition you ask?  Well....... it's Friday,  My Beloved and I are going out tonight - dinner and dancing with some friends to celebrate my dear friend Tiffany's 30th birthday!! I'm so excited! We've needed a night out!  Then Sweet Pea has a party to go to tomorrow and then it's Super Bowl Sunday!!!! Let's Go Saints!!!!!
Seee......it is indeed a Fiesta Friday! So let's get to the good stuff...................................
1. What are you most afraid of?
hmmmm......good deep thought provoking question. I guess my answer would be - being hurt/in an accident or whatever with my kid around and not being able to get to /help her. that makes my heart race. that and being conscious while suffocating, catching fire or drowning. the whole I'm trapped and I can't get out situation? NOT the business for me.
2. Do you use a flat iron or curli…