Happy Thanksgiving!

I have many things to be thankful for this year, but the thing that means the most to me is my family. I have the best one that a girl could ask for.



First of all, I have amazing parents. They have been there for me through thick and thin. Taught me many valuable lessons. Loved me when I didn't really deserve it. And I don't think that I could ask for anything more. They have been married for 25 years, something I hope to achieve some day. They are truly an inspiration. (I love you Mommy and Daddy!)

Which brings me to JJ, my boyfriend of close to 3 years. He is by far the most amazing guy a girl could ask for. He is my soulmate. My other half. And I would honestly be lost without him.

I am also thankful for my 3 amazing younger brothers. Jakey, B-ran, and Joe. I am so proud to be their big sister. And it's nice to know that even though I'm the oldest, they have my back. They would do anything for me. And they are the three funniest guys that you will ever meet. There is never a dull moment!

Girlfriend, my sister-in-law...I always wondered what it would be like to have a sister, and now I don't have to. It's the coolest thing ever. I have so much fun with her. Especially arguing over Team Edward or Team Jacob.

And Unique, she's pretty much like my comic relief. I never stop laughing when she's around. I hope to call her my sister-in-law one day as well! And I owe her for giving me the courage to wear socks that don't match! hehe!

And last but not least, Isabelle, my niece. I never knew it was possible to love someone so much. It is such an honor to be her Aunt. And to watch her grow and learn right before my eyes. It is an amazing feeling.

I love you all with all of my heart!

I hope everyone out there has and amazing Thanksgiving! And I hope that you all take the time to stop and remember what you are thankful for this year.

Shiver Contest

This is a teaser from Maggie Stiefvater's BALLAD, a novel involving homicidal faeries and kissing that's coming out October 1st.

He turned towards me. For a long moment, he stood facing me. I was held, anchored to the ground – not by his music, which still called and pushed against the music already in my head and said grow rise follow – but by his strangeness. By his fingers, spread over the ground, holding something into the earth, by his shoulders, squared in a way that spoke of strength and unknowability, and most of all, by the great, thorny antlers that grew from his head, spanning the sky like branches.

Then he was gone, and I missed his going in the instant that the sun fell off the edge of the hill, abandoning the world to twilight.

Buy it here. Enter the contest at Maggie's blog here.

Twilight Lovers

Are you a Twilight lover? If you are, you will LOVE this site.

http://customscentsonline.blogspot.com/

20 Fragrances to choose from!

Here are a few that you can choose:

Bella
Edward
Jacob
Bella's New Moon
Bitten
Wedding Bells
...
And the list goes on

So, hurry over and check it out!

What is Labor Day?

Labor Day is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.
In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.

That is the proper definition, but what does it mean to you?

To me, it means an extra day off to spend with the ones you love. Relatives, friends, or neighbors.
Throw some things on the grill and just have a good time. Play some horse shoes, cards, or monopoly. (Poker in my family. heehee.)

I'll be spending the evening with my family, enjoying some good ole' Catfish and Fries.

So whatever it is that you might do, be safe and enjoy your holiday!

Maybelline Sky High Curves

I recently purchased this mascara on a whim. The tube is really cute, so I just had to have it.



It is described as an Extreme Length and Curl Mascara. I wasn't expecting anything great from it, because I have tried several mascaras with that same description many times before. So, the first time I tried it, I was amazed! It lengthened, curled, and separated my lashes!



I was so excited! I decided that this was to be my new FAVORITE mascara. Until I read that it has been DISCONTINUED!



Why oh why does this happen to me?

Birthday Goodies!

So, I celebrated my 24th birthday on August 3rd. This is just a little post to share some of the wonderful gifts that I got!





Twilight Edward And Bella fleece Throw



Which can be found here:

http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/LicensedGear/EverythingElse/Movies/Twilight-Edward-And-Bella-Fleece-Throw-423001.jsp



Twilight Edward Lunchbox



Which can be found here:

http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/LicensedGear/EverythingElse/Movies/Twilight-Edward-Lunchbox-321371.jsp

PINK With A Splash All Over Body Mist in Fresh and Clean
(From Victoria's Secret)

Acer Aspire Laptop
It was purchased from http://www.bestbuy.com/
But I think they might be out of stock now.

I also got a really cute purse, funky socks, a gorgeous necklace, a new flat iron, a candle, lotion, body wash....the list goes on.

All in all, I had a wonderful birthday. A big thank you to everyone who made it so special! I love you all!


Also, there is one AMAZING gift that I have yet to recieve. When I have it in my hands, I will post pics and tell you the wonderful story behind it! Thank you to a very special Aunt of mine! I love you!

Delicious Recipe

Mountain Dew Apple Cobbler


2 yellow delicious apples (peeled, cored, and cut into 16 slices)
2 cans crescent rolls
2 sticks of butter
1 1/2 cups of sugar
1 12 oz can of Mountain Dew
Cinnamon

Take slice of apple and roll up in a crescent roll. Spray a 9x13 pan with Pam
and place apples rolled in crescent rolls on the bottom of the pan.

In a seperate pan, bring to a boil, butter and sugar

Pour over crescent rolls and apple slices.

Pour can of Mountain Dew over rolls and apples.

Sprinkle generously with cinnamon.

Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees until golden brown.