Thoughts for Tuesday: Merry Christmas Style (a day late)

Well, you've already seen my CT1 and CT2 (see previous post), so I thought I'd share some small MSU themed Christmas decorations. Most of them purchased by Trish. Thanks Mom! Now if you can just teach me to make bows, pasta, chicken and dumplings, and every other amazing dish you make; we'll be set.

MSU bowl plate and Bully ornament

"The dawgs were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of bowl games danced in their heads"

Santa "Go State" and round ornament

MSU nutcracker.

Even the dawgs need to crack a nut from time to time

Next, this is not MSU related, but its some cinnamon honey butter I made as party favors for a dinner party.
mason jars from walmart, scratch holiday fabric, and tags found online

And lastly, my precious pups. You don't have to tell me that they are the cutest things ever...because I already know!

My first born, who turned 6 this Decemeber. Really Guss, you are 6? Where did the time go? I hope you think I'm a good mom.

And my sweet big girl, Riley Lindley. This is her right after a bath and she didn't love me that much. You know, for a big dog, she is a big baby. This one is scared of the hair dryer. No lie! She will literally run the other direction if you even point it her way.
She says, "call DHS, this is absurd!"



Merry Christmas!
Love, The Lindleys



Get your popcorn ready

2 movies I am really into right now...

500 Days of Summer

Could this movie get any better? I do have a love for indie movies, and this is one of my favorites. Can I just say I have a not-so-baby crush on Joseph Gordon-Levett. Remember that little ponytail boy from '3rd Rock from the Sun'? Yeah, he grew up and he's a cutsie! (He is also in Inception). If you haven't seen it, call Netflix immediately! 

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Of course, this one is a no brainer. Eclipse came out on DVD on December 4th, and I bought it that day. But, I have only watched it once since. Boo! I guess that's the holidays for you. But this movie is my favorite of the 3 movies. Edward is my secret vampire boyfriend.

So I plan on indulging in both of these movies on Sunday...and sweet Josie will just have to get over it :)



Christmas party- Phi Mu style

Last weekend, Christmas party #3 was with the Phi Mus in Hattiesburg. Pippa was so gracious to have the party at her beautiful home. We had a blast exchanging gifts and dancing at the classiest bar in Hattiesburg. We may or may not have been kicked off the dance floor during the line dancing. They take it pretty serious down there! And we may or may not have gotten in at 2:30. And eaten a pizza on the way home. Anyways, it was such a fun night, and so wonderful to hang out with all my Phi Mu ladies.

Our Group shot. Aren't we cute?

Me, James, and Becky

Me and my fabulous Peters pottery. Thanks Ally!

Pip, Jennifer, and me

Ok, you know I love a solo shot. And I love a bow. Best of both worlds in this picture!

Me and Jamie had our usual photoshoot...this is just one of the 50. Why is my mouth always open?

Me and Lindsey had a shoot on the way home...we look totally sober, don't we?

Not sure...

It was such a fun and tiring weekend! I will post later about parties #1 and 2.

You better check yourself, before you wreck yourself.

legend lost

December 8th was the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's death. 30 years! I was not alive when he died, and I definitely was not alive when the Beatles were in their glory days. But his music (and the Beatles music) has influenced all music ever since. And that is the bottom line. I have every Beatles song ever made on my ipod. every.single.song. So listen to one of his (or Beatles) songs in his honor this weekend. All you need is love.

Have a great weekend. I am heading to Christmas party #3 tonight.



Family Portrait

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! (or day!)

Ps, look at those pups! Aren't they fabulous? And so photogenic? They could be supermodels.

Getting into the Spirit

(you might have to click on it to get the full effect)

Please watch this! It is amazing. And for some reason, when I saw this, I started crying. Couldn't stop myself. Rolling tears. Really gets me in the Christmas spirit.

Happy Friday! We're heading to Starkville this weekend for Whitney's wedding and Phi Mu reunion. Pretty pumped about it.

I'm late!

So November 21st was a big day... It was Jamie's big birthday. I am so so late!! And I could write for days about how close we are and all of our inside jokes, but I will spare you. Instead, we will take a look back at our pictorial friendship. We were BFF starting freshman year of college, but I can't find any of those pictures, so this slide show starts about mid-senior year. Fun times!

Love you James! I'm glad you're my best friend.

And a one-upper. And I'm glad we got you some numbers this year.

Let's be BFF forever.

Most wonderful time of the year!

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, How lovely are your branches?

Well, my branches say they are quite lovely. Golden loveliness! Meet Christmas Tree No. 1 (CT1, for short).

She's pretty and pretty big. Love her!

Meet Christmas Tree No. 2 (CT2). She is more slender with a fun red and green theme. She is new to our family this year and I think she is fitting in wonderfully!

And here is the topper to that slim sensation. She has a peppermint theme. Love it!

Lastly, Big Girl (Riley Lindley) is excited about CT1 and CT2. She even knows that abbreviations. How smart is she? And the cuteness factor is OOC. 

Loves it x 4. Have a good day.