KONY 2012 - My thoughts....

Well yesterday, I took 30 mins. of my time and watched this film -

It has been ALL OVER facebook and I have seen it everywhere.  My curiosity got the best of me.  It was amazing and very touching.  You just have to watch it to understand.  So, I go on to post it on my facebook wall.  Immediately, I get a wrath of negative comments about it.  Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but come on people -somethings just need to be kept to yourself.  The first one was a this pic posted on my wall.

Ok, so I deleted it from my wall and the guy that posted it.  Why?  Offensive - not to me, I can get over it, but offensive in general.  The statement is pretty much true - I have never known anything about the poor kids in Uganda - plain and simple and I admit that.  However, that is the whole point of this campaign - TO RAISE AWARENESS!!!!  So it worked. 

Now, there has been all this negative press about how the Invisible Children Campaign is all fake, a scam, blah blah blah.  The creator drives an expensive car, etc.  Now, that may look bad and I get that, but who are we to judge what this guy drives?!?!  HE DESERVES IT IN MY OPINION!  He is risking his life, his family's life, etc. to try and help these children and he is a doing an amazing job at it!  I love facebook and everything it allows people to showcase (for me - this), but people need to have respect what other's believe in.  I also realize there is just concern that I am not personally scammed - and again, I DO appreciate that part. 

I did donate money to this cause and I do believe in what these people are doing and have a huge amount of respect for them.  So far all the critics - take a look at this and saf.  http://s3.amazonaws.com/www.invisiblechildren.com/critiques.html

At least people are talking about it - including the critics!  No such thing as bad press right?  People always try to tear down good things - we should all know that!  Same thing just happened with all the drug busts at TCU. 

Point made.... 

Tribute to 7th Haven!

So... our favorite bar closed recently and we are so sad!  We had so many great memories there!  Lots of money and time spent there too... hehe!  I decided to dedicate a blog post to some of my favorite times at Haven.... enjoy some pics over the years!  We will never forget you, Haven!  =(

If you like it, you should've put a ring on it!!!!

Arm Wrestling!!!

Haven's last night - 2.25.12

  

B is for my BEST BIA's Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary to my best friend, Luz and Matt Roe!!  Today is my best bia's anniversary!  Seems like only yesterday, they were getting married in a beautiful ceremony over looking Lake Travis!  Her bridesmaids, including myself had to dance down the aisle to Shakira - so fun!!!!  Such a good day!  Love the Roe's and HAPPY ANNI!!!!

Weekend Recap

This past weekend was one of the best weekends I have had in a long time!  We got some many things accomplished and had some down time as well.  It makes me feel so good, I just had to share! 

Friday - Keeton and I spent the evening together, just us 2.  We had dinner out at Razzoo's!  I had to get my crawfish fix and Razzoo's has some of the best crawfish out there, in my opinion.  Pretty low key night, but very nice to have to those every once in a while.


Yum!  Mudbugs!


Saturday - I had lunch with my friend, Kendra and then did a little shopping.  I had lots of gift cards - some from Christmas and didn't spend that much money - always better!  I have been wanting to make some spring purchases and I did!  Here are some of the cute items I bought - all from Old Navy.  I love their summer / spring collections.  I had some gift cards from Christmas I intentionally held on to for this purpose!


Love the sailboat pattern!



Paired with white pants = love!

Pink Infinity Scarf - even perfect for warmer weather



Got my Maxi Skirt!  So cute!!! 


After I got home from running some much needed errands and some retail therapy, Keeton and I were invited to the Mavs game that night.  As you all know we are huge Mavs fans and its greatness when we get to go for free.  Marcel and Karen invited us last year for Game 5 of the NBA Finals and it was amazing, they have great seats and are so fun to hang out with!  Here is a pic from Sat.'s game and a pic of us 4 last year from Game 5!  GOOD TIMES!  After the game, they showed us their new house in Southlake too, so pretty!!!!!

Dirk w/ his infamous fade away shot - see the ball at the top of the pic!

NBA Finals - Game 5 - 2011

On Sat. afternoon - Keeton mowed and weedeated the entire yard - it looks so nice!  He also fixed some sprinkler leaks - much needed!  =)  Joys of being a home owner.... whaaa whaaa whaaa.... And, he also worked on a trash bin is has been building us.  Very nice - looks better than having trash bags on the back porch!  =)  I so appreciate all of the things he does!

Sunday - We slept in a little and then got busy working around the house.  We got so many things done! 

• Keeton stained the deck that him and his brothers built last summer!  Wish I had a pic to post.  It looks great!
• Keeton worked on the pool - getting it "summer ready"!!!
• I planted flowers in our front yard - so excited about these.  I know I planted them a little late for the season, but I hope they will last a couple of months at least.

• I also planted some "purple queens" in the flower beds by the house - these should last through summer and are really cool.  Since they are dark purple I couldn't capture a good pic of them.  But this is what they look like.  Keeton helped me with these too!



• I cleaned all the restrooms - no pics, I know - disappointment just set in!
• Cleaned the sheets in the guest bedroom and made that bed.  We are ready for some guests to come stay with us!
• Vacuumed all the rugs in the house - 6 to be exact!
• Dusted everything in the house!
• Sprayed all the weeds in the yard with weed killer.  I even dug some of them up - the big ones - NASTY things!!!!

We had lots of good outside time this weekend on Saturday and Sunday.  Keeton and I love being outdoors.  And guess what??  SO DOES MAVERICK!  She would stretch out like this and it was so cute!  I guess she liked her belly on the warm cement.  Too cute!  I put her water bowl outside with some ice cubes in it.  She really liked that, it was prob. the first time for her to ever have ice water.  She panted for the first time too!  We had not seen that before.  Hehe... precious!  JUST PRECIOUS!  I love her shadow in this pic too!

I hope all of you had a good weekend too!  The weather was great!  We are def. ready for summer time!!!!  BRING IT!!!! 

My Inner "Walk the Line"

Short and sweet today, a little tribute to the man, Johnny Cash!!!

I happen to love Johnny Cash, the song "Walk the Line," the movie Walk the Line, Joaquin Phoenix who played Johnny Cash in Walk the Line and the lyrics to the song "Walk the Line."

"I Walk the Line" is a song written by Johnny Cash and recorded in 1956. After three attempts with moderate chart ratings, "I Walk the Line" became the first number one Billboard hit for Cash. The single remained on the record charts for over 43 weeks, and sold over 2 million copies.  In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked the song at #30 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

You could say, this song speaks to me!  HAHA - that sounds pretty deep.  I think that your relationship with your spouse, significant other, etc. should compliment each of you.  The things I lack in myself, Keeton is right there to complete and same with him.  We satisfy each other's needs and it works great.  This song talks about that.  Cash was referring to his first wife Vivian in this song (some believe it was for June Carter), he was newly married when he wrote the song.  Cash stated, “I wrote the song backstage one night in 1956 in Gladewater, Texas. I was newly married at the time, and I suppose I was laying out my pledge of devotion."  LOVE IT! 

Here are the lyrics - enjoy - ponder - etc.  I LOVE YOU KEENASTY, this one's for you!

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time.
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
Because you're mine,
I walk the line

I find it very, very easy to be true
I find myself alone when each day is through
Yes, I'll admit I'm a fool for you
Because you're mine,
I walk the line

As sure as night is dark and day is light
I keep you on my mind both day and night
And happiness I've known proves that it's right
Because you're mine,
I walk the line

You've got a way to keep me on your side
You give me cause for love that I can't hide
For you I know I'd even try to turn the tide
Because you're mine,
I walk the line

B is for the Bachelor

OMG!  I am about to go off on my soapbox!  The show Bachelor kills me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I watched it this week, like I do every week and it is so dang ridic!!!!!!!!!  Here are some rants of mine....

• "Now that I am sitting on top of mountain in Switzerland - I am feeling more and more in love."  WELL YAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Who wouldn't???  So, not real life!!!
• Over nights?  Are you kidding me?  Cort and Ben def. - well you know!  Freaking gag - do they all sleep in the same beds too?  No, I know they have diff. "fantasy suites" - but still terrible.  Ben was like, "I want to take our relationships to the next level!"  Well, what guy doesn't?!?!?!?  So next season, when Emily is the bach. and her daughter sees the show - what type of example is that?  I would say no I wouldn't do a over night and then I would prob. get cut!  NOT RIGHT!  And even if the "expected" doesn't happen, everyone thinks it did and it is still a bad example being set.   
• How could someone go on this show and expect to fall in love?  SO STUPID AND NOT REALISTIC! 
• How many helicopter rides are they planning on doing here???
• If he stares at those stupid frames any longer, I will throw up!
• Have you noticed all the stupid things they have to say about how love is like "mountain climbing" or "riding in a helicopter" - so scripted!
• Ben needs a hair cut!

All that being said, I will continue to watch and believe that all of this is set up by the producers, I just know that going in.  What I don't get - it's supposed to be reality TV - so realistic right?  It is def. not that!

OK, I am done for now.... hahahahaha!!!  AND GET YO' HAIR CUT BEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maxi Dresses

I am so in love with spring and summer dresses, skirts, etc. in a normal year.  This year they seem to be bigger than ever!!!!  And they are every where I look!  Love, love, love them all and want to purchase them all too - BUT WILL NOT BE DOING THAT!  I am narrowed down my top 3 fav's I have seen so far and I just had to share.  If there are any men, reading this blog - sorry, this post will prob. bore you to tears!  HAHA!

Women's Jersey Maxi Skirt from Old Navy - comes in grey, blue and black (blue is my fav.), $25

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=55402&vid=1&pid=898059&scid=898059022

 

Kardashian Kollection - Women's Striped Maxi Tank Dress - love the nautical colors!!!  $59 - hard for me to pay almost $60 for a cotton dress though.  But so cute!

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/dap_10153_12605_DAP_Kardashian+Collection+Category?category=womens&adCell=W3

Kardashian Kollection - Women's Corset Inspired Maxi Dress - comes in vintage tiger and black (vintage tiger is my fav.) - $35

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/dap_10153_12605_DAP_Kardashian+Collection+Category?category=womens&adCell=W3



I think my fav is the third one - will some really cute black wedges.  I see this being my upcoming bday dress, if I like it when I try it on.  I do worry about it being too long.  Hope everyone has a good weekend!!!