I saw this idea on Pinterest (aka my ideal world) and had to try it out for myself.
1st. Apply two coats of polish (white, nude and light pastels all look good), let dry for 30 minutes
2nd. Dip nail into rubbing alcohol, and then press a piece of newspaper (print side down) onto nail for 5-10 seconds
3rd. This time I painted my ring finger with OPI's Crown Me Already for some sparkle.
3rd. Apply a topcoat once all nails are done.
Most of my friends quickly find out how much I adore S'mores. I love the warm melted chocolate, the burnt gooey marshmallow, combined with the crunch of a fresh graham cracker. As a kid I would roast a marshmallow over the stove, or pop a mallow and choco chips in the microwave if I needed a quick fix. My father-in-law bought me this Microwave S'more Maker that makes the perfect microwave s'mores, the marshmallow never falls over (you fellow s'more lovers know what I am talking about)
I now keep all of my favorite s'mores recipes pinned on my Pinterest, I should have created a board JUST for S'mores.
On a sidenote, still pertaining to S'mores. We went out to dinner in Vegas with our friends Kristi and Jake and they had a S'more dessert. There were prepared graham crackers with a rich milk chocloate spread and half a dozen marshmallows with skewers to roast right there in the restaraunt. I was so excited the whole meal to get dessert!
I love this song by Alan Jackson, it brings out so many emotions that I am sure we all felt that day. I was a Freshman in High School, I heard from a kid in my Seminary class that the Trade Center had been hit, I was pretty ignorant and didn't even know what the Trade Centers were. By the time I started school, I realized this was a big deal. All we did at school that day was watch the news and talk about why and what had happened. Towards the middle of the day the name "Bin Laden" was circulating around, and that this was a terrorist attack.
I remember my parents and teachers aying that this is a day we will always remember what we were doing when the World Trade Centers were hit. And 10 years ago, I can still remember that day vividly.
Although I did not know anyone personally who was there that day, I still felt a great deal of sorrow today as I watched numerous television tributes to those that were there, who lost their lives, who saved others lives, who are still struggling with what they experienced and witnessed that day.
As I was in church today we sang America the Beautiful, my eyes filled with tears at the thought of all those who lost their lives that day, as well as the soldiers who have fought for our country. What I can do to show my gratitude and appreciation is to be a good citizen, serve others in my community, and show love to those around me.
I know that on many blogs right now everyone seems to be embracing the fall with the new trends, fall decorations, and warm cozy recipes. Well not me! I love summer, lucklily Southern California loves it too! The weather has been HOT (high 80s) at the beach. I have spent my lunches this week with my toes in the sand, and still wearing white! I may have even brought my bathing suit with me today so that I can jump in the water just one more time.
...And they're like it's better than yars!
I like to sing that song about my mama's milkshakes. They are da bomb! She uses them to bribe her kids. For example Landon's favorite song is a hymn called "Praise to the Man", he knows all the words but he didn't want to sing it. She told hm if he sang it loud then he could get the first milkshake, next thing you know we all could have used some earplugs, he sang that song loud and proud!
Originally Chad and I were going to take a bike ride from Santa Monica to Hermosa Beach (15 miles) but with the unexpected early morning rain we decided to stay local. Instead we rode from Redondo Beach to Manhattan Beach and back. It turned out to be a warm sunny day, I took some photos with my phone of our ride.
My good looking husband (who may or may not have woken up @ 7:00 this morning and washed my car before I came to work)
Marina in Redondo Beach
Next stop, Hermosa Beach. Every Labor Day the city has Fiesta Hermosa, with craft and nick-nack vendors, carnival rides and yummy fair food. We met up with our friends Brad and Catherine, and Eric, we missed his wife this weekend!
I love the local photography displayed of the lifegaurd stands in Hermosa Beach.
Made a few trips to the 7-11 Slurpee Van
Old School Cover Band
Stopped in Manhattan Beach for a sandwhich and ice cream.
We ended the day at a BBQ at Catherine's parents home. We enjoyed our hamburgers, outside ambiance and good conversation with our friends. Thanks again for having us over!
I asked my family this question and none of us really knew what Labor Day was. We just knew that we supported whatever it meant because for most of us it means a 3 day weekend, good sales, a day at the beach, bbq food, the sybmol of summer coming to an end, and the last weekend to wear white. I first found this explanation, but the answer was fairly basic. I went to the trusty website Wikipedia and found a more detail explanation here. Basically it represents the contribution of the workers and was established by the unions to give them a day off of being overworked.
I still manage to learn something new everyday. So far this year Labor day has meant:
A day at Los Alamitos Bay, 2 great dinners, going to church, spending a lot of time with extended family, enjoying a beautiful sunset and embarking on a 15 mile bike ride down the coast tomorrow! Wish me luck I hope I survive.
