12.29.2012

Has it really been 2 years?

Wow, it's been 2 years since I last posted.  How did this happen?  A few weeks ago, I was looking through old blog posts and decided it was time to start blogging again.  Here's a brief recap of the last 2 years (not in order)...


Top 20 of 2011 and 2012

1.  Surprise- Moved back to Houston from San Antonio



2. Missed- Mawmaw
February 12, 1924- March 3, 2012



3. Restaurant- Babbo, NYC



4. Event- Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas




5. Accomplishment- Passed the Texas State Insurance Exam
Oh my gosh, it was hard!


6.  Destination- New York City

Live with Kelly and Michael Show

7.  Cocktail- Skinny Girl 




8.  Photo- Trent (my nephew)
This pose was unplanned, a total accident.  
The photographer put Trent in the little chair and he struck a pose.  
So funny!  P.S.  It was Valentine's Day.




 9.  Sewing- Shower Curtain
My mom MADE this awesome (and extra big) shower curtain for my new house.  
I needed a custom shower curtain for the random, curved bathtub.



10.  Purchase- Dining Room Chairs
I worked crazy, hard (normal people don't do this) and earned a decent bonus.




11.  Furniture Refinish- Painted My Grandma's Old Dresser

Before
After
Using as a Buffet in the Dining Room

12. Party- Trent's 1st Birthday Party 

My Mom, Trent, and my sister (Jenn)
Jenn had a GREAT birthday buffet.  She makes her Hummus!
Yum, I wish I had some hummus right now.
The theme was "Sock Monkey."  So many cute details 
(Top Left) In lieu of gifts, Jenn asked the guests to bring diaper rash cream or eczema cream.
She made a donation to an orpahange in China.
(Top Right) Party Favors in my mom's childhoold Radio Flyer wagon.

13.  Product- MAC Serum





14.  Show- The Radio City Rockettes, NYC




15.  Introduction- Baby Claire
My sister had her second baby in June 2012.  We have GIRL!
"Let the shopping begin" is an understatement.




16.  Subscription- Birchbox



17.  Neighborhood- Audubon Place Historic District, Montrose
I am THAT person that must live in a certain area of town.  It took me 9 months to find my house (rental).  I lived in temporary house for 6 months while the majority of my things were in storage.  So worth it!




18.  Accessory- Michael Kors Rose Gold Watch






19.  Project- Decorating and Organizing My House
It took 3 months with my crazy travel and work schedule.

Before
After pictures coming soon


20.  Favorite Guy- My Nephew, Trent 

I really love him!  Can you tell?