Go Babies, Go!

If you haven't seen the documentary "Babies" yet, you HAVE to go! Last night I ventured to the cute little independent film theater with my cousin to FINALLY go see this fabulous film.

I wasn't really sure what to expect before going into it, but we laughed so ridiculously loud { ...maybe even a snort or 2... } the WHOLE TIME.



If you are even remotely curious about this film, go see it! Charming, honest and adorable - these 4 kids simply captivate and pull you into their amazing stories!

Just thinking about it makes me want to go back and see it again... 5 star rating for sure!


Happy Viewing!

Have a Goofy Weekend!

Hurray!! It's finally Friday and I've been looking forward to this weekend, well... all week! So many fun/goofy things to look forward too...


girls movie night + sleeping in + zumba class + laying by the pool
bf comes home (ahhhh!) + lots of stories + world cup
no more dog sitting + r-e-l-a-x-i-n-g + quality time

{ It's going to be GREAT! }


This picture makes me giggle! So cute!


Yup, so completely excited for Twilight saga movie marathon tonight with the girls. Tomorrow I'm going to get my workout and pool on, and then BF will be back tomorrow night! Can't wait to listen to hours and hours of his wonderful stories and just some quality time!


I'm ready for my BIG pick-me-up-and-twirl-me-around hug!


If only I could zap myself home time machine style for Daddy's Day on Sunday, then my weekend would be perfect { Love you, Pappy! }.


{ What are your weekend plans?! }


Wishing you an exciting, silly, goofy & fun weekend!

The Power of Positivity

I totally give myself this same pep talk every morning...

{ Bahahahahaha }

Love it.

Blondified!

I don't know about you guys, but there are very few things that can relax me, make me feel gorgeous, and that I love more than a trip to the salon!


gossip magazines + lovely hand massages + yummy Aveda products
great company + wonderful beauty tips + girl talk
= relaxed blonder me!

{ Mmmm... }





Plus, I've FINALLY found the perfect stylist!

Not only did she read my mind, she also created the most beautiful bright, long, blond locks that I had been missing! As if that wasn't awesome enough... I basically went to one of the best metro salons and paid half price!

This morning I woke up feeling great and confident {love that feeling!}! I wasn't sure if anyone would notice, but everyone kept asking me if I got a haircut, lost weight, or if I was wearing a new outfit.


{ Now THAT is how you know your stylist did good! }

HECK YES!


Now that I am blondified and beach ready, I need to find my perfect summer dress... right? RIGHT!


Over and out!

Hello Birthday Girl!

Do you have any idea of how significant today is?? I mean come on now, think! Yes, that's right, you nailed it...


{ It's my BEST FRIEND's Birthday!!!! }



Please hop on over to visit Courtney @ Honeycomb Creative Co.! Her blog is everything girly & wonderful - vintage style, decorating, fashion and fun!


Happy B-day, Princess
...this is your year!

Love you.

Bringin' Sexy Back

Result time is here! Do you remember a month-ish ago when I told you about my work's Biggest Loser competition...?

Well, today was weigh in day! Although I did not win the entire jackpot, i am still super proud of myself...


{ GOODBYE 8 lbs! }





It was so much fun and such a good motivator, so we decided to do it again! We have 7 weeks this time, so I have a good chance. No more medical issues and yucky inflammation and retained water as a result.


{ Look out world... I am the biggest loser! }


PS- I went to try out a ZUMBA class tonight, and WOW - It kicked my butt... I LOVE IT! I'm totally hooked and excited now! Bringin' sexy back one cha-cha move at a time!


17 measly pounds to go and counting... HECK YES!

Minglin' Mamas

What a great Mingle Monday we had today! The story always crack me up - you girls make my day! A big thank you to all of those who participated - i hope each of you had new visits and fun new followers!

Check out these blogs!! Seriously, if you're in the market for new, fresh and exciting blogs, this is the place to find the 'it list"...





First off, let me highlight some wonderful over-achievers!
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1) Sarah @ A Girl in the Sunshine

- This blog is ADORABLE! Sarah is so cute, girly and fun - I've never ever read a post I didn't love! She is the go to lady when it comes to recipes, workout gadgets and girly inspiration... check her out!


2) MsChanda @ You May Enter

- MsChanda is all about fabulous fashion! From chic outfits to yummy perfume scents, this blog will get you all styled in no time! Not to mention shoes, shoes and more cute shoes! Stop by for a fashionable visit!

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{ Weekly Faves }


1) Creative Flair @ Creative Flair Art

2) JessRaquel @ Jess Raquel Mo Shiorghra

3) Amanda @ Don & Amanda

4) Chocoholic @ A Chocoholics Diary

5) Julie M. @ Mommy Cooks

6) Jessica @ {Mis}adventures of an Army Wife

7) Chloe @ Tryin' To Throw My Arms Around The World

8) Christy @ 25 Before 25

9) Nicole @ That's Life

10) Jojo @ Newlywed Adventures


{ Ready, set, VISIT! }


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Just remember, the more friends we bring to mingle, the more new followers you will have! Keep on spreading the word! :)

Did you have a favorite blog you visited and are now following? Tell us about it!


{ PLUS, bragging about somebody else is always good juju! }


Missed out?
No worries... we will be mingling again next Monday!

Nutella Obsession!

Ummm... why has nobody told me about the fabulous world of NUTELLA.
Oh. My. Goodness.

Seriously.




I discovered this stuff yesterday and I'm pretty sure I could eat the whole dang jar with a spoon. Now I'm craving this...





...or this...





And forget traditional birthday cake...





Heck, I'll just open my own store...





...and I'm already contemplating my Halloween costume...





If it were up to me, I would swim in a huge pool of Nutella and love every second of it. WAIT! Forget the pool, can I hook up a Nutella IV?

Wow.


Do you have Nutella fever??

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PS- Don't forget to join the [Life of Meg] Mingle Monday party! Give your blog some publicity, gain new followers, and find new favorites!!

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Mingle Monday

Due to popular demand... the [Life of Meg] Mingle Party is going to be a weekly regular! Who's excited???

If you are new to my blog or Mingle Monday - Welcome! Please click on the Mingle Monday tab located at the top of [Life of Meg] for details. For those of you returning - I hope you had an awesome time last week and your blog readership is growing!!


{ Let Mingle Monday commence! }




{ Here we go! }
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One early summer morning, Betsy got a phone call from some family friends asking if she would be able to last minute babysit all day. The parents [Stan and Jan] had to rush out of town for a family emergency, so Betsy agreed to help them out! Little did she know, little Michael and Jane were absolute terrors...

When she got to the cute little white house with baby blue shutters, she got the scoop from Jan [the kids sounded like little angels!], and then they headed out the door. As soon as the door closed Michael turned to Betsy and said...

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Happy Mingling!

Oh... The Little Things

Why is it that we don't miss those little sweet everyday things until they're gone? It's so crazy to think of all the lovely things I take for granted every single day. Well, today that little thing is talking to BF!

Yes, as I said a few days ago BF is in wonderful Paris until next week. I am so very excited for him to explore Europe, spend time with his sweet little family and have an amazing adventure... I just miss him!

I knew that we would probably not be able to communicate while he's overseas, so I told myself not to expect anything. Well, when I was least expecting it today, I got a wonderful e-mail update from my favorite buddy, and it made my day!



It's a good thing we are both very independent people! Yes, of course we miss each other while apart, but we definitely know how to enjoy our own adventures. I'm super excited to listen to all of his stories once he returns!

Until then, one of my favorite "I Miss You!" songs... thanks youtube!

{ enjoy! }



"Vanilla Twilight" By: Owl City
(click above)



"...The spaces between my fingers are right where yours fit perfectly."

SATC 2 Review

After waiting well over a year for the sequal to come
to the silver screen - I have FINALLY seen SATC 2
[...what took me so long?]!


{ Absolutely fabulous! }



Chalked full with hilarious moments, 80s flashbacks, over-the-top fashion, Arabian adventure, lovely romance and so much more... I thought it was spectacular! I've been a SATC fan for a long time and this glamorous installment was EXACTLY what I was hoping for!




{ Bring on SATC 3! }


Have you seen the fabulousness? What did you think?

Hello Lovely Weekend

Bonjour blog world!
[ Yes, I'm still pretending to be in Paris! ]
I have a feeling that today is going to be jam-packed and full of fun Saturday activities!


{ Mmmm... weekend... }




rainy morning + snuggly puppy + breakfast in bed + still in PJs at noon
world cup game + great company + cheering + saturday shopping
girls night + SATC2 [finally!] + yummy dinner outing


{ Hello Saturday! }


What's on your fun list for today?

J'aime Paris

This morning my sweet BF left town for a week-long getaway to lovely Paris. To say I am a bit jealous would be the understatement of the century.




While he is there, I asked him to do a lot of this...





...and bring me back one of these...





One day, I will travel to the city of romance! My perfect Paris day would consist of enjoying an espresso at a quaint, adorable little al fresco cafe and write lots of cute letters old-fashioned style! I'd spend my whole time exploring anything and everything and love the spontaneity of being schedule-less!




While on completely different continents, communication will be close to impossible without being forced to sell my liver to the black market to pay for my phone bill.

It's okay though, I want him to enjoy his time there with his fam and live in the moment! Meanwhile, lots of girly pool days and chick flick parties for me!


Wishing you all a lovely weekend!


[ Miss you already, Bubs. ]

Let the Games Begin!

Today is the day I've been looking forward to for months and months - 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa - oh, if I could only be there live!



Growing up in a soccer family and playing soccer my whole life obviously has me sucked in to WC2010. I'm pretty stinking excited for
the USA vs. England match tomorrow...


[ GO USA! ]


I'm pretty sure all of my favorite boys will be glued
to the T.V. for the next 4 weeks...

[ Welp, Daddio, Kell & BF... see you in July! ]


**Click HERE for the official match schedule!**