"Excuse me, ma'am, where'd you get those lashes"?

Happy dreary, rainy, sleep-in Monday!

Hope you all had a dreamy weekend! This weekend was really exciting for me as I had fantastic plans of dinner and theater (the Color Purple.... I know I'm like two years behind). With this HOT evening planned I wanted to be nothing less than a doll! So I set out to purchase faux lashes! While walking through Belk the pushy make-up gal at the Benefits counter insisted I come over and try their new cheek stain because Beyonce and Madonna were wearing it. Needless to say, I went right over.... While I was there, the pushy sales gal insisted I also try their "fake lash in a bottle" mascara. Sooooooooo glad I did!! It's totally my new favorite! One of my closest friends thought my lashes were fake. And the beau.......... well, he didn't notice at all. BUT, trust me, this is a must have.

Scene from the musical with Shug Avery in the juke joint

there would be no need for this post if we only had this guys lashes!

Back 2 School

So, I was told it's not cool to carry your lunch to school anymore....... YEAH RIGHT!!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy to Me!!!!!!!!

So, everyone knows Brody Joseph's Auntie, Yolanda, luvs luvs luvs Sephora! And she should..... great store! Anyway, today BroJo and I visited South Park and decided to stop by Sephora to check out the latest in cosmetics... When we approached the counter to make our purchase, the super cute sales rep asked, "Do you have a rewards card with us"? Hmmmmm, I thought to myself. I don't have one but I bet I know who does.... "Yes ma'am," I said, thinking I'd get some sort of discount. "OK, What is your name," said the super cute rep. "Yolanda..... Yolanda Broadie.... Y-O-L-A-N-D-A." Needless to say, she IS a member. However, members don't get discounts :(

"Yolanda, you have a birthday on Monday!"

"Yep"

"We have a gift for you!!!!"

"Umm Hmm" (fighting the laugh)

I'm now the proud owner of....not one.....but THREE lip glosses!! Turns out, identity theft does not get you a discount at Sephora, but it does get you a birthday gift!!!

Hi my lovelies!

So, I don't think I need to make an announcement, but...... I don't have an infant anymore!! Brody Joseph is such an independent MAN now! And he gets sweeter and sweeter every single day!! Can you even believe he's 10 months+ already!!? I can't! I'm knee deep in 1st birthday party plans and loving every single minute of it! As you read in the previous post, those coos and yaaas are starting to form audible sounds that actually make sense to me. The only thing is, Brody Joseph does things in his own timing. You should dare not ask him to, "Say Byeeee, Brody" He'll look at you as if you have two heads. Oh but when he feeeeellllss like it, he'll part those sweet lips and actually speak the words! I just love it! As his personality becomes more and more defined, I enjoy him more and more..... and so does the Trader Joe shoppers, Panera Bread eaters, church members, fellow strollers and anyone else in his path....

Hey Hey Hey!

I love you guys....... REALLY!! Mean it!!!!

So my schedule is super jammed packed lately and I haven't been able to update! :( But I miss you.... and I miss sharing..... and there's sooooo much to share.... and so much to hear about..... Anyway, I had to let you guys know (so that you can mark your calendar) Brody Joseph spoke his first word today!!!!!! Can't wait to give the details! But as I fight to keep my eyes open from an overworked hectic day..... I'll have to save the juicy details for later.

Smoochies