Stella & Dot Stylist

I've been compiling a must have list on the Stella & Dot website and decided oh what the hell? Why don't I just sign up as a "Stylist" and reep the rewards? If someone wants to buy something through me great, if not - oh well at least I get a sweet discount! So that's exactly what I did, I am the newest Stylist with Stella & Dot. If you want to order anything check out their website and let me know! My stylist id number is 121310



Happy Shopping! xo L

Whole Lotta Crazy

I don't know what it is about Polygamists that has me so intrigued, but I think it has to do with the completely different life style they lead. I'm interested to know how they live and how they share their time and HOW they can share their man. I think ultimately I like all the drama that comes with it. Sister Wives season 2 has been unreal so far... we found out that Jenelle's (Sister Wife #2) mom married Kody's dad (she is also Sister Wife #2) just after Jenelle married Kody.



Jenelle's Mom (Kody's Mother in law/Sister Mom?)  "What did I get myself into?"

 In Season 1 we learnt that Jenelle had originally married Meri's brother...so they were sisters in law. The marriage didn't last so Meri brought Jenelle in as the 2nd sister wife... they went from sister in law to sister wives. Confused yet? And polygis say they aren't a big incestuous family... come on! The proof is in the pudding!!!

I respect this family though, as much as I disagree with the life style and even though I could NEVER comprehend how you could share your husband, I respect the fact that 1. they have chosen this life style (what I mean is it wasn't forced upon them...before this show and Big Love I had the preconceived notion that polygamists were cults - all young children FORCED to marry dirty old men, I know that still exists but at least this family has chosen this life for themselves) 2. they love each other and 3. they make it work for them. It also makes for entertaining TV. So thank you Brown family for opening up your homes to us. Sunday night wouldn't be the same without you.

I still think there should be brother husbands... who ever finds the first family willing to open up about their brother husbands and make a show about them will make millions... maybe I should start that show? lol


No I didn't mean I want more husbands, one is PLENTY for me! :) That'd be a whole lotta crazy!!

Speaking of crazy..how about Virgin Mobile's new ads? I think they are pretty funny!

Backwards Working...

This weekend was action packed... okay maybe action isn't the right word..busy but fun!

I'm gonna get crazy here and tell you about my weekend backwards...

Sunday

-slept in = missed church

-Jordyn got picked up and then we went to the church to volunteer for the "Engaged Encounter" session where we served coffee and desserts to engaged couples and then cleaned up afterwards

we hit hubby's favorite joint BP's! Then we watched a BAD movie "Never Let Me Go"

I say "Never See This Movie"

Why? It was slow and there was no climax and the ending SUCKED!

Then Hubby and I watched our new favorite show "Secret Millionaire"

If you haven't seen this show you, you should! It's on City TV. This show has us in tears EVERY time! It's brand new, last night's episode was only the fourth to air but it never fails that by the end we are both teary eyed and WISHING we were millionaires so that we could go on the show and give back to struggling communities. It is such a heart wretching, humbling show. Definitely a must see!

Saturday

-went for brunch with The Morrison's (lol Jenna and Lance)

-went to the Spring Home Show... who knew it was going to be a complete GONG show!? There was a line up out the door, it had to have been at least 50 people long! So we x-nayed that idea and stubbled upon a Paderno sale that travels accross Canada? Who knew, but I found a tea pot steeper that I have been searching for to steep my loose green tea that hubby bought me for Christmas from David's Tea.

 

-Then we went and looked at a few show homes, one being the Hospital Home Lottery valued at 1.1 million... let me tell you, it was UNREAL! Like if we were going to build a new house THAT is what we'd build! It was a two storey walk out basement (so essentially three stories) and almost 4000 sq ft.

Take this virtual tour! http://www.hrfhomelottery.com/vrtour.php?page=vr0 

We already know we are winning this house though, so get ready for a sweet house warming in June when we move in!

After our nice little Saturday afternoon we went and picked up our niece Jordyn and took her swimming! Then we had sushi and watched Tinker Bell, Toy Story 3

When this little monkey fell asleep

 We watched The Next Three Days

It was AWESOME! IT had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. PLUS it had a great ending!

Cuddle Bugs

Friday

Pistol's Saloon Grand Opening

newly re-vamped living room

Entrance to the basement

what's a basement without a few jerseys?

The Bar

The Pistols and SWEET vintage signs we got as a "bar warming" gift! haha

Wedding collage!

new pot!

14 foot church pew!

Office SPACE!

Lounge area

Fish tank built into the wall

Bobo thinking: What's his problem?



pretty nice little Saturday

Since my surgery didn't go through, the weekend plans have changed... we've recently completed Stage 2 of our basement reno's!
Stage 1 - Movie Room complete with 50" plasma and surround sound; sectional and a fish tank built in the wall (Hubby's "man cave" )
Stage 2 - Completion of the main area (dry wall, tape/mud, paint, ceiling, lighting, flooring and furnishing--> bar, living space, work space and PARTY space!) 3 flat screen TVs to complete the perfect MAN CAVE!

Tonight is the official opening of Kress' Bar (also known as Pistols Saloon).  The name came because a) Hubby is a cop and b) while we were in Mexico Hubby picked up a couple glass shaped pistols that act as a booze canister! I will take lots of pictures tonight and post on Monday I promise!



Then on Saturday we actually have a pretty nice little Saturday, we're going to go to Home Depot. Yeah, buy some wallpaper, maybe get some flooring, stuff like that. Maybe Bed, Bath, & Beyond, I don't know, I don't know if we'll have enough time. lol recognize that?

But actually we kind of do have a Saturday pretty similar to that planned... we are going to the Spring Home Show to check it out. This summer we decided we'd focus on our front yard. For some reason the previous owners were low budge and put in a gravel drive way... ya I know, I didn't even think that was an option when building a house. I guess its  the cheapskate option... regardless we are going to get that paved this year.  We are also going to extend the front flower bed - round and curve it and add tons of wild and bright flowers to spice up the front of our house. Our house is square in the front and then the two flower beds are square so it's just too much squareness going on! The flower bed closest to the neighbours house will be extended... like this...don't mind my child like drawing...

- White blob = extended rounded flower bed
- Black small squares - interlocking brick or paving stones side walk
- Big black square - paved drive way!

- Black hot mess = 8X10 Foot shed beside the house - hubby wants to build is the exact same as the house so it almost looks like an extension of the house. We desperately need the extra storage space so I can't wait for this shed to be built!

If there's time Saturday we're also going to check out a few show homes and go to Chapters! I am dying for Crazy Sexy Diet since B talks to highly of it!

Saturday night we are babysitting our neice Jordyn, Sunday we are going to church and then volunteering at the church for the afternoon (engaged encounter/NFP session).

It should be a good weekend!! :) I hope yours is FAB too!

XO
L

Lil Red

So yesterday was supposed to be the big "SURG" day... well that didn't happen. Hubby took me to the hospital first thing in the morning to get prepped for my surgery. I was admitted, in my gown, had all the tests, and answered all the necessary pre-op questions.  From what I knew, I was awaiting my IV drip and ready to be wheeled off to the OR.  Mid afternoon we get the news that the doctors are too far behind and my surgery was cancelled. I was so ready to be able to breath again! I had so mentally prepared myself for going under... now I am waiting until April 6th!

It was still a good day though, with hubby by my side we had a chance to catch up and talk all day.  After I was released from the hospital, I decided I needed a new mat for the back door since the one I had out was a snowman mat... so off to Winners/Home Sense we went. I found a nice (and plain) black mat for the back door and also spotted this...



We have been keeping our eyes peeled for the perfect fun blue accent chair for our living room! Finally we found it.

After that we decided it had been far too long since we had gone to the movies! The last movie we saw was The Dilemma with couple buddies B&J (hahaha love that initial combo...)

So we went to this flick:



Of course I was OBSESSED with it.

1. because the chemistry between these two was to die for...

"I could eat you up"

2. Amanda Seyfeild was amazing!

3. The Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke directed this film! So clearly it had some of the Twilight-esk feel to it.

4. It was suspenseful and kept you guessing until the very end. Who is the big bad wolf?

This movie is a must see! And for me, one I'll buy and watch again and again.

Shop til you drop...

or until your credit card is maxed? Whichever the case, I did some serious online shopping yesterday. I love online shopping... no lines, no dressing rooms, no fuss! It can be dangerous because its so easy to keep adding items to your "cart" or "shopping bag" :)

I learnt about PIPERLIME on the weekend from Mel who had purchased this hot pink dress from the store!


Piperlime is actually a sister store of The Gap and Banana Republic! They have sweet brands like Marc by Marc Jacobs! So OBVIOUSLY I had make a few purchases for myself. Lately I have been feeling like I don't have enough shirts that I can wear to work but then dress up and wear out. So I found a couple of those along with a couple dresses that could also be worn to work during the day and dressed up in the evening! Here are a couple of them!




After that little impluse buy I don't know if I can justify the  iPad 2... oh what the hell, you only live once right?

xo
L

Quittin ain't easy

Quittin ain't easy... But seriously, it really isn't. I've recently been offered a new job.  The problem was that a) I didn't go out looking for new jobs and b) I like my current job, I have great perks and I am comfortable... so it wasn't easy when I was offered the Account Manager position with a growing Internet solutions company. I've had many sleepless nights and flip flopping back and forth on what to do. In the end I decided to take the position. Most people would think my main motivation was money (which before I was ever offered a new position I would think would be my main motivator too...) but it wasn't the money, sure it is important and at this point in my career I would never take a pay cut to move elsewhere. But my main motivator was the job itself. Would it be more enjoyable? That's a tough question to ask when you don't have any experience in the new position. But after researching and asking bazillions of questions I decided now is the time in my career to take this kind of risk. And really, the job does involve some pretty cool cutting edge technology. The position was Account Manager dealing with client's Internet marketing programs (websites, social media and mobile apps).  Sounds pretty cool right? I thought so.  Most of their clients are located in the US so there would be some traveling to some pretty cool new destinations (New York being one of them!) attending trade shows and being the lead contact for client meetings and managing their Internet marketing campaigns.



The hardest part about quitting was telling my current president who I respect and he has supported me so much in my current role. So when I went to tell him it didn't exactly go as I had envisioned. He came back with a counter offer and a 2 year plan for where he sees me in this company.  After careful consideration I had to give myself the opportunity to explore my future with my current company. After 3 years of hard work I can't just give up on it when in less than 2 years I have a management position and even more perks and bonuses then I already have awaiting me...

Then I had to tell the Internet solutions company I wouldn't be accepting their offer after all, that I had an unforeseen change in my current position (IE. counter offer) but that I truly appreciated their interest in me.

PHEW glad this is all over with!



Remember, I did give up treats (chocolate bars, candy, chips etc.) for lent! :)

Anyways... this weekend was nice and relaxing. Hubster was working 2pm-2am shifts all weekend so I didn't get to see much of him. Friday I went to Costco with my mom and got some groceries, and printed my Mexico photos! Saturday I did a little shopping at Winners/Home Sense and Best Buy (I want the new I Pad 2 - it comes out Friday March 25th in Canada!) I also visited biffy Kelly who just got home from her honeymoon. She showed me her wedding video (AMAZING!) and wedding photos! Here are a few!



Ok, I have more then a few favorites so it was HARD to decide which ones to share!!!!!!!! :)

Saturday night I went to a gf's 25th (quarter centch!!) birthday bash! She rented the prime minister suite at Hotel Sask! It was lots of girls and lots of fun catching up with everyone! I only took a few pictures!

Sunday I was in the RWN (Regina Women's Network) fashion show! It was a fun light hearted show filled with 60+ clothing... but hey I got paid $50! lol

This week looks like this...

Today: GYM at noon (that's right, I'm getting back to the gym today... Yoga is amazing but just doesn't cut the fat like cardio and weights.... so I've decided I will go to my favorite yoga class Vinyasa on Thursdays and the gym every other day!) Time to get back in shape!!! Dinner with Mal! We have TOO much catching up to do!!! And then 2 volleyball games tonight!

Tuesday: GYM at noon, no plans at night! Maybe a cheap flick?

Wednesday: SURG day... time to breath again!!!!!!

Thursday, Friday - recovery...

Saturday: babysitting our niece Jordyn/laying around watching movies! :)

Sunday: church and recovery...

Hope y'all have a GREAT week!!

xo

L