Out of office

I'm not here today! Instead, you can find me over on Cassie's blog taking a roadtrip to some of my favorite Oklahoma places. Go check it out! Or you could stay here and talk about glitter with my donkey, Bugs...but clearly visiting Cassie's blog would be a better option. Go on!

What I'm Loving Wednesday: Twin Edition

Today is a special installment of #WILW because it's my Twin Lori's birthday!!! 

The first thing I love, of course, is my Twinniekins herself

Lori & I at Junk Hippy last weekend!

Next up, Baby Tate of course! Without Twin, there would be no Tate, so this definitely deserves a birthday mention.  

Tate's first slumber party with Auntie Shae

I like big bows and I cannot lie. So does Lori. Duh, we're twins, we like everything the same. Except maybe this hair bow is a little too ridiculous....

Glitter. As if there was even a doubt. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TWIN!

I hope your day is magical and as glittery and stellar as you are! I love you to the moon! (PS your present is late. Duh.)

"...Bring them up in the discipline & instruction of The Lord."

What a great responsibility given to dads! They are instructed, in Ephesians 6:4, to bring up their children in the discipline and instruction of The Lord. This weekend we got to celebrate Dads (and today, it's continuing on my blog)

My Daddy, Terry, is a godly man who loves Jesus, my momma, and his kids. He is a friend and a humble servant. He works hard to provide for our family and enjoys spending time with us as well - working the cattle, a game of one-on-one, fishing, finding things to do or buy for us that will bring us joy. I enjoy photography and coffee, and my dad bought me a coffee mug that resembles a camera lens! He prays for us and with us. He's driven late at night and in bad weather to take care of me when I was at school, rescuing me from the antics of the neighbor kids. He was "cold and heartless" when changing my bandages after my accident, doing all he could to help me be comfortable and heal. He enjoys bragging on me and my brothers - his office is covered in newspaper clippings of stock shows and handmade "prizes." I've never heard a single person say a bad word about my Daddy - people at his work admire him, people at stock shows and basketball games become his friend instantly, people at church know his great character and love. Dad is a "behind the scenes" kind of guy - he is happy to silently serve. He loves spoiling little ones and always has a smile.

In addition to having such a great dad I also am blessed to have three wonderful grandpas - my Granddad, Trapaw and Grandpa Kenny - and memories with three great-grandpas - Grandpa Sparky, Poppa Olie and Grandpa Hardy.

My, how blessed I am. Thanks for being YOU, Daddy.

Daddy & I at Dad's Day 2009

High 5, Friday!

I've thought it was Friday every day since Wednesday, so I'm clearly excited today is finally here! It's been a super fun week though, so let's hand out some high fives :)

1. Marley Lilly had a flash sale! I already talked about how in love I am with the #Merica bow I ordered. Well, my order is processing, which means it should be headed my way soon!

One of the best emails to receive!

2. Thabo visited the dog park! We went Wednesday after work, and Thabo made friends this time :)

He also enjoyed the water and was a little duck swimming (and walking) around like a pro. He's the dot in the middle of the video. 

3. All together now...."Awe!!"

My brother's pup, Max. He now likes treats. #oops

4. Last night I got to feed the cattle with daddy. He had me stop the truck in the middle of the field as we were herding our donkey (formerly known as Johnny Appleseed - now called Bugs) so that he could pick me a weed. :)

5. The last high five goes to Pinterest...just for being awesome. 

Now it's time for the weekend (well, after a day of work)! It better include a snow cone...and lots of Vine videos, of course. :)

Midweek Favorites

I feel like bloggers sure do love a lot of stuff. I mean, what I'm loving Wednesday, with a new set of loves every week? Okay, really, I fall into that category too thanks to Pinterest so who am I to judge. Moving on. 

I love all things about this: mason jar, pink, glitter. I'm thinking I need to make one of these for my makeup brushes and do the same for the ones currently holding my nail polishes (minus the pink, because who wants to cover up their pretty polishes?!). I did this with a plastic wine glass to make a Snap Cup (a la Elle Woods) for my office, which now houses my sharpies rather than any warm fuzzies (I faced the same challenges Elle did - #LackOfParticipation).

here.

Do you see that? No, not the bow key chain (although, totes presh - also needs to happen) - I'm taking about those monogrammed car mats. What? Yes, please. 

here.

Clearly I love 4th of July (I mean what other holiday is full of sky glitter?). I've already got my outfit planned for the day, and the one thing missing was a bow. As of last night, that's fixed. Marley Lilly has this FANTASTIC patriotic bow that will complete my outfit perfectly and it will be on it's way to my mailbox soon! Hooray! #Merica

here.

Last, has everyone hopped on the Vine train yet? I did - a long time ago - then no one else did, so I stopped because what's the point of vining if no one is going to watch? Well, everyone seems to he hopping on, so be sure to follow @shaeken. We're taking Thabo to the dog park tonight so maybe an adventure will be posted! :) Also be sure to share your Vine name so I can follow back!

Also, 80 days until football season!!! My vacation time has been approved for August 30th and I'm ready to head to Houston to watch some Cowboy football!! #GoPokes #BeACowboy