My 1st Blog Award - Things that Make Me Happy

The sweet Rhianna Claire tagged me with an award called "I love your blog!"  Yay!  It's my very first award.  And since I love her blog too, y'all be sure to stop by and see her.

Part of the award is to list things that make you happy.  In February I posted about random things that I love, so I am going to use that (lazy, I know!)  You can read about them here.

The rules for the award:

1. Link and thank the blogger who awarded you
2. List "What makes you happy"
3. Pass the award on to 5 (if you can) blogs you love.
4. Notify the new recipients of their awards.

I am tagging blogs I read who are like me and don't have a massive following.  They are all great blogs so be sure to stop by and see them!

1.  Stacey at There is Life Being the Wife...of a Preacher
2.  Russ & Anna at Explore.Dream.Discover.
3.  Candise at My Lemonade Stand

Just one more thing to make me feel old...

AnnaLauren is beginning to potty train.  Her success ratio is pretty low and her interest level isn't much higher.  But, that is for another post.  However, since my mind was on ways of helping her get more enthusiastic, I was wondering what all types of character underwear there is in a 3T (Dora, Disney Princesses, whatever).  And as my mind works in crazy ways, I then began to think about buying Noah little character underwear when he was 2.  I can't really recall all the ones we had, but I know Barney, Mickey Mouse and Spiderman were among them.  Then, my mind made a leap to the present...specifically Noah's latest pair of boxers.  

And I know I am getting old when my son's underwear has gone from...

Underoos

to

American Eagle

This fetching pair features bananas, but Noah's have little red firecrackers with the words "Pocket Rocket".  Awesome, I know! (Did you see the tongue in my cheek?)  These were added to his ever growing collection of novelty boxers.  Somehow, I totally missed the day he transitioned from sweet and fun cartoons to suggestive ones.  I may have to cry a little. 

And how in the world will I react when AnnaLauren swaps from Little Mermaid to Victoria's Secret?  No, I can't think about that, because it's only 10 am and I might need a drink.

Hope you have a fabulous day!

Photo of Underoos taken from amazon.com and Boxers from ae.com

Friday Shopping Trip - Cute Plus Size Dresses

I'm trying something new this week and depending on how everyone likes it, I may do it every Friday.

I am taking you on a virtual shopping trip for an item or items that I have been desiring.  I will try to cover several variations and price points and all sites will be linked.  I know you are tired of all the blah, blah, blah -  so on with the show...

For this 1st edition of The Friday Shopping Trip, we are looking for

Cute Summer Dresses -
that fit my plus size figure! :)

Maxi Dress from LaneBryant.com - $79.50

Black Dress with Crochet Trim from Walmart.com - $14.00!!!

Paisley Sheath from Avenue.com - $79.90

Aqua & Brown Abstract Dress from JCPenney.com - $39.99

Lime Border Print Dress from Avenue.com - $52.90

Black Route 66 Maxi Dress from KMart.com - $18.74!

Halter Maxi Dress from LaneBryant.com - $89.50

and of course, I have to add in a little fun footwear

Born Macadamia Gladiator Sandals at Zappos.com - $90.00

I'm a Southern Momma

I'm part of an online group called Southern Mommas.  If you are, might one day be, were or wish you were a Southern Momma too, you should come over and join us!  There are recipe swaps, Facebook & Twitter stuff, cute pics of our families, giveaways galore and lots more!

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