We Break For Blogs

Thanks to Molly, Kristen, Brooke, Lauren & Summer
for being my home girls & taking care of things while I was resting my pretty little fingers(that's a lie... they're black and chipped)! I adore y'all & have your back anytime you should need me, ladies(unless it's in a fist fight, because come on... my nails are ALREADY chipped pretty badly, we don't wanna go messin' 'em up anymore!)!

Gah, do I have amazing taste in women, I MEAN, guest posters or what?

I'm just sayin', I've a got a knack.

There are some other lovely, talented ladies I have on my "Please, please, please grace my blog with your presence" list for next time! OH YES, there will be a next time. Blog Breaking was grrrreat for me! I got lots of sewing, painting & general creating done & also, whowouldathoughtit...writing! The need to write was just running through my veins multiple times this week, and holymoly it just flowed. It was nice. Also, I created that pretty little bloggy button over there! Are you too lazy to shift your eyes right now? Fine, fine.

Are you loving it as much as me? Yes? Well, then.. go ahead and take it, my friend. I made it just for you :) I ended up missing you guys anyway, even though I was stalking you... how is that possible? Whew, happy to be back! I've got lots of little bits and baubles of my life to share with y'all since I've been away!
Stay tuned my pretties :)

Stay safe out there & remember... don't eat the unwrapped candy(or drink the already popped top beers)... don't say I didn't warn you.

Get ready for some Halloweeny pics next week! You'll get to see what I decided to dress up as! && it's not any of the ideas I mentioned in the previous post! WG came up with this one :)

Love y'all to pieces!

It's confession time...and I'm not even Catholic

Hey ya'll.

{Trying to bring a little of Lacey back in the house....heyyy ooohhhh}

So yesterday you met Lacey's longest friend, Lauren, and today....well people, today you get me. I'm Summer from Le Musings of Moi....and while Lauren may have had her first....um, well....guess what?

I had her last.

But, whatevs. I'm good at sharing. No tug o war needed here.

Anyway, when Lacey asked me babysit her baby for her, I was so relieved.

Because you see...there has been something I've been wanting to confess, and I certainly didn't want to do it at my place.

Especially because over there it's Fashion Friday, not Feeling Friday.

{Okay, so that last part sounded better in my head...}

Anyway, here goes....it's confession time.

Sometimes, I'm embarrassed to admit to being a blogger.

Yes, I admit it.

My name is Summer, and I'm sometimes embarrassed to say I'm a blogger.

{Please, hold the stones....lest anyone start their judging}

Often times I find myself saying I have a "website."

I'm a "writer." {but, I am! I am!}

And in Vegas I "went to a conference. For writing."

Or for a "girls weekend."

{Okay, whatever, so it changed depending on who I told....}

I dunno. Maybe I feel like it's because people don't take bloggers seriously.

Or maybe I think people will judge me by thinking that I must be so self obsessed that I need a blog to promote myself.

{ahem.}

Or maybe I feel like people will think I'm a chat room dweeb making "friends" online.

{Not saying if you like chat rooms you're a dweeb. You know, it's the others who say it.}

But, you know what?

Those people can just suck it. Because I'm ready to come out with it.

I'm loud, and I'm proud, and I'm a blogger gosh darn it. And people like me.

{Stuart Smalley, can I get a "what what?!?"}

And it's because of those people that like me (go along with it) that I'm willing to take the risk of being embarrassed.

Over the last two years (geesh, it's been awhile), I have come to know some amazing amazing people simply by us opening up our hearts, and our worlds, and taking the chance at being vulnerable online.

I have been encouraged more than I could have ever asked for in times that have been so dark. I have laughed on days I didn't think I could find my smile. I have cried for people who hurt that I had never even met....in person. I have bonded and loved and found joy...

And I have come to believe that this world, this blogging world, is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. Because there is an incredible openness, an inspiring vulnerability, and a refreshing lack of judgement here that you just don't find too often these days.

What's crazy is that it has taken me two years to figure this out.

But in the last month, there have been several girlees who have changed from "a reader" or "a blog I read," to someone I know. These someones know me. These someones have my heart, and I theirs.

They are someones who have become closer than friends and more like sisters, and what has bonded us together, I know can never be broken.

Someones like Lacey.....(and you other girls too....you know exactly who you are!)

{Lacey gets her name mentioned, you know, being it is her blog and all.}

It's because of you girls, you and you, and you and you...and you....that have me ashamed of ever being ashamed.

Had it not been for my blog, your blogs, and this silly little blogging world....I wouldn't have found what I never knew I was missing.

The rest of my heart. My other pieces.

You complete me.

You had me at hehh...hehh...hellllloooo.....*sob, sob*

See now?

Aren't you glad you didn't throw stones?

No need to judge! I'm just a slow learner, but this lesson was definitely worth the time.

Whew. I can't begin to tell you how much better I feel now.

Confession feels great.

******

Thanks Lacey love, and to all my girls...for everything.

Ya'll have no idea how I am changed....because of you.

Muah.

******

© 2009 "Le Musings of Moi"

Look people, I had her first!

I can't compete with all of these amazing bloggers Lacey lined up for this week. I am in no way, shape or form quite as good of a writer as you guys are...
But I have something else. I have the dirt. I have the really ancient memories with cobb webbs and dust. I have a photo album full of black mail pictures....well mostly blackmail against myself (I wasn't a decent dresser until like last year or something...and talk about my hair- whew!). I've been friends with Lacey since she was about 5 and I was 3. I'm Lauren, here from The Daily Dose. Ask me anything. She might not tell you, but hey, isn't that why I'm here? She might hate this, but hey she asked me to post!

See, I told you I had awful bangs! Who cut those anyway? They aren't even straight...at all.
You may want to refer back to this story to give you an idea of how our friendship started. It kind of forecasts the rest of our childhood years. But wait! Not just yet..

My bangs are making a re-appearance. Can you tell that Lace was the girl you wanted to be like when you were a kid? She had a really cool older sister that kept her up-to-date in the fashion world. She also taught her about the word "duh". I was an only child. I had cats.

Being in 5th grade really blew when your bffl (best friend for life) was a junior high kid who wore awesome junior high clothes and even had a kelly green school jacket. Rollerblades were also much cooler than white roller skates (4 wheels are for babies). It was also kind of uncool when you're bffl got to wear cool jeans with a Christmas themed pullover...while you were still stuck wearing a matching polka dotted Christmas set made of some funky polyester/fleece.

Ahem...anyway

Lacey and I grew up in the best neighborhood ever. Except it wasn't a neighborhood. It wasn't the country either. It was a strange place in between. We grew up on a dead-end street. At the dead end you made the choice of going through the woods or start walking back. At the dead end, cars made a 3-point turn in my driveway. We played on that street until dark. We played in my clubhouse (that my dad scrapped together with some ply wood and plastic roofing- believe me it was not the fairytale clubhouse I dreamed of). We rode our bikes until dark. Sometimes we got to stay out late and play hide and go seek in the dark or cops and robbers with our mangey neighbors. Danny and Shane. Oh man did those guys reek. No wonder they say little boys are made of puppy dog tails and slime. My favorite was sneaking off and playing in the woods

I guess when we were about 13, we were allowed to leave our street. A few blocks away sprawled an amazing set of woods. They led straight to an old abandoned 1960's boy scout summer camp.

In it's heyday, it looked like this. When we went...ehh..not so much. It was fascintating though. A massive drippy water tower hovered over the property- acting as a landmark as we travelled there. And we went. We trampled through the woods with little more than a fanny pack to guide and protect us. Getting there was like something out of a movie. We literally had to cross a ravine using a fallen pine tree as a bridge. Who does that? Come on.

Anyway, getting there was no easy task. The last time we went, we were chased out by a pack of angry wolves dogs. We ran flailing...and never went back...or told our parents.

Too bad we never got to hang out by the swampy looking swimming pool, or the "haunted" lunch-room.

Oooo, those were the days.

I sometimes wonder how we got to where we are? How did our lives change so quickly from that to what we are now? We are responsible adults. We cook, we clean, we pay taxes. We don't play in the woods and get lost. We don't lie to our parents anymore either.

It's nice to know that however old I get, and whatever phase of life I'm in..whether it's the lost confused phase, or the grandparent phase- I will always have someone to share the childhood memories with. Some people have siblings to share that with.

I have Lacey.

i want wednesday...

and i want to guest post at lacey in love...

ooohhh done and DONE my friends!!!

brooke {aka:offa} here fillin the mighty
amazing and supa.cute shoes for lacey today...

on wednesday over at my place found ----> HERE...

you'll usually find a list of my current obseshes and
completely covet worthy {at least to me} desierables...

so i'mma bringing my spookay game face over here
and am oh so very pleased to present to you folks...

i want wendnesday...

and i want ghoul drool worthy etsy accessories...

{the freaks come out at night}

{1} orange and red flower earring - dalim
{2} starlight sgraffito - bionicunicorn
{3} beaded spider ring - jenifersfamilyjewels
{4} orange sunstone earrings - shinyAdornments
{5} bats in belfry pendant - trashandtrinkets
{6} antique brass bat bracelet - pinkingedgedesigns
{7} sweet devil - lizix26
{8} antique hair pins - londonsgate
{9} crimson red chandelier earrings - madebysam
{10} feather and chain necklace - noemiah
{11} chap's disguse necklace - randomperfect
{12} friendly ghost necklace - marymaryhandmade

if you're like me than maaayyybe halloween
isn't your very most favorite holiday of the year...

deciding on the top notch first place winna winna costume...
decorations put up and bone chilly'ing set up to perfection...
witch's brew set at the children soul stealing prefect temp...

oh goodness it is just all very very stressful...

i would much rather dazzle the goblins and ghosts
in my favorite free people top.paige jeans and
one {or even a few} baubles from the list up top...

however if halloween tickles your fancy...

and it be ye favorite holiday...

well i wish you a very happy one friends...

witches and spirits black cats and more...
thank you for spending time with me.hope it wasn't a bore...

smooches.hugs.and loves. to the beautiful ms.lacey...
thank you for allowing me to invade your space lady...

Ryan Salad & Blog Dates & Cat Shit... OH MY!

Good morning you fine ladies. Kristen here from KLaw: Inspired. Lacey and I have fallen in bloggity blog lurve with each other and she has asked me to guest spot. I am SO honored!

Its always nerve racking when you are asked to guest post for someone. Will their peeps like me? Am I cool enough? I hope that my rants about Ryan Reynolds and how I would like to eat his muscles up with a side of biscuits and gravy doesn't cause the ultimate demise of Lacey Kingdom over here. Because well, its true and because she's pretty rad and I'd hate to do that to her. (But I sure would love to have me a little Ryan salad ifyaknowwhudimean).

I adore Miss Lacey. I really do. She's not only adorable in an I wanna put you in my back pocket for a rainy day kinda way, but she's funny to boot. And that, my friends, is a rarity. There aren't many that can hang in such great footsteps as ours hers.

I thought I'd tell you about my date. Bow chicka bow wow! You say I have a Husband? Why, yes I do! And he's is fantastic, but I have decided to also bat for the other team.

On Friday, at 11am to be exact, I have a date to finally meet my SFAM (sista from anotha mista) in person. You see, Summer and I have been chatting all day (I'm talking literally - from like 9 - 5), every day for about two months. Conversations range from penis quilts (Regretsy - go...now!), to nail polish, to our quest to become Mommies. And she and her Husband are flying down from NYC to South Florida to stay with us for a weekend of tricks and treats. Prolly more tricks than treats, but that'll be a story for another time. Pictures to come.

(This is what I envision us to be, 'cept I'm not nearly that skinny)

She is officially one of my best friends. So weird right? This blog world is kinda like match.com for straight women seeking women to dish about a great handbag or the hot guy with the Mohawk from Glee (SWOON!). Tell me that hot piece of singing man meat isn't just delicious!

I have to admit, while I know Summer is my SFAM and my soul mate, I also have anxious butterflies building in my stomach. Will she like me? Am I what she is expecting? What if she doesn't think I'm as funny in person? She's totally going to be disappointed when she hears the massive decibel level of my burps. Bah! what if my cat shits on her bed... that'll be really embarrassing.

Regardless of the insurmountable nerves that are creeping up on me like a bad case of the itch for Paris Hilton, I am super duper excited to officially meet my best friend. My soul sista. My where have you been all my life lady.

Have you had an opportunity to meet some awesome people through this little corner of the world?

In the mean time, thank you, dear Lacey, for allowing me to guest post on your blog. You are super adorable and I hope that we can have the chance to meet soon too! And I promise to not let my cat shit on your bed.

Mommy Dating

Hey all you Lacey in Love readers! I'm Molly from Stilettos and Diapers. I am a wife, mommy to an adorable 18 month old little man, and a wanna be fashionista.
I can't even tell you how excited I was when Lacey asked me to guest post. Pretty sure my husband thought I was having some kind of spastic attack. See, I LOVE Lacey. Like, in a totally heterosexual way. But really, love her. We are both grits, (girls raised in the south) and that gave me an instant bond with her.

I decided since Lacey is the unmarried, childless housewife, I would share with you something that she doesn't get to experience yet.

Mommy Dating

Once you find that someone, or get married, you think gone are the days of dating. Phew.

No more awkward silence.

No more dressing to impress while worrying about every freakin detail of your clothing choice. No more friends trying to set you up with their boyfriend's loser friends.

No more heartbreak if you get rejected.

No more calling your friends halfway through the date to save you from some douche.

No more wondering if this is "the one".

You go on lots of double and group dates with your friends and you spend lots of time at home just the two of you. Awwww...sweet love.

Then, you have a baby. Suddenly, you don't have quite as much in common with your friends as before. The girls want to party, and you just want to catch up on sleep. Plus, you can't drink until the baby unattaches itself from your boob. Then you realize, it's time for some mommy friends.

And the dating begins.

Play dates are not about the kids at all. It is about sizing up the mom. You go hoping that you meet your female soul mate. You want the sparks to fly, and you have the nervous "what am I doing" jitters right before she gets there. You still have to think about your clothes. You want to be cute, but not slutty, and still be able to change a diaper. Your mind goes a mile a minute.

Does she have good style and is she the same size as me so I can borrow all her clothes?

Is she going to judge me for downing a bottle glass of wine after normal hard day?

Crap, what if she's gorgeous? I can't let that gorgeous girl hang out around my husband all the time.

What did she dress her kid in?

She drives that? I can't be her friend, she's a rich, stuck up biatch!

Not only do you have the planned "blind date", but you have the spontaneous meeting. You see her from across the park. You just know that you could be friends. You could totally see her sipping wine and watching the Real Housewives with you. It would be perfect, but you just don't have the nerve to go talk to her. It's like 8th grade all over again when you REALLY wanted to ask Joey to the dance, but couldn't muster up enough strength to do it.

Oh, the things you unmarried, childless housewives have to look forward to. You think you're in the clear? Think again. Dating women is way harder than you might think.

Photo credit here

A Hello before A Goodbye

Pssst, it's me... Lacey.

Just popping in before I hand my little baby blog over!

I wanted to encourage all of you lovely people to go visit my guest posters blogs this week! I wouldn't have asked them to post here if I didn't think they were absolutely fabulous... so go check 'em out! I bet many of you are already familiar with them anyway!

I absolutely love these girls & I hope you do too!

Kick starting the week is Stillettos and Diapers!
Molly is an a-freakin-dorable SAHM who's making a life out in Cali with her men folk.
I always tell Molly that she's living a life similar to what I thought mine would be, so I love love love reading about what she's up to!(because hey-ya, i was wrong!) She's also a fellow Southern gal... so ya' know, we've got a bond y'all.

Who else is on the menu, you ask?

KLaw: Inspired
She's a doll face with a sassy mouth who's married to a handsome dude, but stalks is in love with Ryan Reynolds.(Man, I just made her sound really complicated!) She's currently working on: a baby and a kitchen re-do... among other things. She's a busy gal who's keeping her wits about her through it all!

Oofa Luffa Le
This girl is like a little blonde(but don't you dare call it platinum)Energizer Bunny
(probably cause she's hyped up on the Full Throttle, like 24/7 y'all)
don't blink(yes, even when reading) or you'll miss somethin'!

The Daily Dose
This is my nearest dearest goldest(don't you dare call us old) friend in the whole wide world.
We're so in tune we know when the other needs us without being told... it's a gift.
We also tend to resemble one another at times... people just assume we're related,
and I'd never tell them different. To me she is family. Here's hoping we're still friends after this post... I kid, I kid.

Le Musings of Moi
Ohhh Summer... I can't say enough about her, really.
She is always, always there when I need her... fashion talk, serious life talk and everything in between! She also happens to be the Momma to my bloggy niece and nephew. Seriously, she's a gorgeous baby maker.(But she's done, so don't try to hire her to make you one... I already tried.) I love this lady big time & if don't already... you totally will after this!

Thanks in advance, girls!
MUAH!!!

Just Don't Know What To Do With My Time

((or at least I probably won't next week. Read on for details!)

Hey Hey Heeeeey, People!

This is going to be random. You're okay with that, right? Whew, good.

*Lauren's giveaway is still kickin'. Have you entered yet? It's some seriously great stuff(ahem, if I do say so myself) See for yourself...

I know! I told you, right? Go Go Go enter!

*Had the amazing idea for my friend R to dress up as Kim from Real Housewives of Atlanta for Halloween. She could stuff her bra until it was about to burst, do her makeup like crack-hoe barbie, smoke cigs all night and just walk around singing "Don't be tardy for the party". Gah, it would be amazing. She laughed at my suggestion, probably thought about it for a few seconds & then emailed me back saying she was thinking of being the Travelocity gnome. What the H? Haha. Sooo, I think one of you should be Kim and take pics and send 'em to me for giggles. Mmmkay, thanks?

*I have no idea what my plans are for Halloween yet... but some of my ideas for costumes throughout the years that I have yet to carry out are:

The Morton Salt girl
Olive from Little Miss Sunshine
Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction
& my personal fav... The Hamburglar!

*I'm taking a little bloggy break next week so I don't end up like this kiddo...

(yah, I so wouldn't look that adorable passed out.)
Don't fret... though you may miss me a shit ton(classy, I know),
(but I'm not going to miss you... I'll still be stalking you, duh.)
I've got some super hottie hott hott subs to take my place.
Oooo Weee, can't wait to see who they are, can ya?

Come back Monday-Friday and you won't have to wonder anymore, my pretties!

X's and O's
Lacey

waxing poetic

I am blue skies and broken hearts
I am his eyes and her heart
I am Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend, Girlfriend
I am small but strong
I am mistakes and lessons learned
I am exit 80 and never really home
I am a sweet smile and a sassy mouth
I am dancing around the bedroom and laughing until it hurts
I am blue skies and broken hearts
I am me.

This post was made possible by
Writer's Workshop w/ Mama's Losin' It!
& viewers like you :)

Naps,"Gas" & Baby Laughs: It's All In A Day's Work

Yesterday I learned...

I can last exactly two nights away from WG before I start missing falling asleep like this:

(Such a funny one!)
Feeling super emo & needing my Mister by my side in a big ol' way.

Gasoline isn't one of those "The glass(or tank in this case) is half full" kind of things...
it's always, always, always half empty. Yeah, I totally ran out of gas today. Well, I didn't really run out, like break down on side of the road... my car just wouldn't start in my driveway today b/c it apparently had ZERO gas in it. Way to go, Lacey. Way. To. Go.

I can multi-task like no other.
I literally have 6 projects going, laundry in the washer & dinner cooking. Mmmhmm, I blow my own mind sometimes.

I'm completely capable of laughing my bootay off at 7am.
WHO KNEW?!
My 14 month old niece, with a serious sassy attitude had me rolling before the sun even had a chance to warm the air. God bless her :)

Taking 2 naps in 1 day is awesome & not at all lazy.
(okay, maybe a little lazy... but really, really AWESOME)

My BFF is having a giveaway today! An apron that'll hit the shop ASAP is included(along with some other greatness... seriously, I want it!) & I think you should go try your luck! I would ♥ it if one of my lovies won!

Awesome or things that resemble it...

I only have time tonight to blog about a few days this week on my journey of awesomeness... Soooo, the weekend it is!

Friday:

Woke up at WG's to a gorgeous day waiting for me outside. I geared up in some cute fall wear
...turquoise tube, gold cardigan, dark wash skinnies & western inspired boots...., kissed my Mister goodbye while he was still all snoozy & headed out the door. I decided to hit up an antique store I saw while driving around last week. I didn't come out with much, but I did score this adorable little glass medicine bottle with a turquoise top. Matches my bed & bath :).

I had no idea what "Emperin" was to be honest, I was hoping it wasn't something gross... & whatdayaknow, it's just a pain reliever. It'll be perfection on my vanity with some Advil stored inside. Annnyway, after that quick trip shopping, I headed back home where I had a hot date with a super cute guy.
Sometimes my date doesn't like to sit still. When such is the case while picture taking... embrace it and go for the kisses.
It'll turn out lovelier than you had originally planned :)

Our date consisted of a picnik in the park(kids meals, but of course) & some quality playground time. I like to play on all of the stuff as much as he does, but today... my super lengthy 5'2" self miscalculated my height and conked my head in a wooden tunnel of sorts. What a dork.

So we came home & I promptly helped myself to an Advil from my sweet new medicine bottle.

Sometimes things just fall into place like that, haha.

Later that evening I spent some time with the fam. before THIS
(I could have re-typed all of that, but really.. what's the point when you can just click and read?)

Friday was a lovely day full of awesome for me :)
Saturday:
I finished a big order & got the Benjamins for it* Played with my niece and nephew * Did a little bit of nothing at all * Went to WG's - the night included: fire pitting it with some friends, Entourage, and some seriously sweet snugs. (snuggles-duh.)
Sunday:
Woke up and went to the grocery to get some lunch fixins. I went in with no ideas, but knew I wanted to get something that was quick to make since WG was already hungry. Ended up leaving with the ingredients for club(ish) sandwiches & Mexican veggie soup. The soup is super easy(as most soup is) to make. Here's the "recipe" if you can even call it that! It's the soup version of Dump Cake!

2 lg cans petite diced tomatoes
1 can Mexican style corn
1 can pinto beans
1 can chicken or vegetable broth
1 package taco seasoning
1 package ranch dressing/dip mix

You can add chicken or ground beef to this if you like... which then turns it into a Taco Soup of sorts. You can also garnish it with tortilla strips, cheese, sour cream or my personal favorite, avacado.After eating and watching some TV with his roommates, I hit the road & ended up stopping to visit with these good looking kids for a bit...
Chit chatted for a while and passed along an apron that Lauren will be giving away on her blog (along with some other fabulous goodies) very soon! Yep yep, you could win an apron made by yours truly, ya lucky duck! I will point you in that direction when she posts it!

When I got home, I did a little work on WG's birthday gift. Yes, I'm making him something. VERY Brady Bunch of me, right? haha. I've actually done a little painting for him before, so the pressure is kind of off on me creating things for him. Anyway, it's something I've never done before, but got the idea(jacked the idea... it's okay! i'm not selling it!) from a really cute shop on my very fav. website(youknowwhati'mtalkin'bout) and thought he would appreciate it. Maybe? I hope so... haha! I can't tell you guys what it is yet, clearly... but you'll see it soon enough. WG's b-day is Nov. 2nd! Creepin' up on me!

& noooowww I'm goin' night night, y'all! Hope you have sweet dreams.
♥ ♥ ♥ each and every one of you!

Shut up and put your money where your mouth is...

That's what you get for waking up in Vegas.

Wish I were there with so many of you right now! Instead, I'm here in Louisiana... but, whoopthereitis- the weather is amazing here! I had a super lovely day & an evening of girl talk, sushi & a movie! It was grrrreat. I came home and threw on one of my Mister's old shirts and curled up in bed to watch Harry Potter.

It's making me feel all Halloweeny :) Which, in turn, is kind of making me want rice crispy treats & candies apples. That screams "Halloween" to me b/c my Mom would make them this time of year when I was little. YUM. I think I'll make some treats for WG tomorrow :) What a lucky duck.

Have a Pretty Pretty kind of weekend, y'all. Don't get caught in any drive through chapels girls!
Not without me there ; )

They call me Girl, they call me Stacy, they call me Her, They call me Jane...

Big ups to The Ting Ting's for those lovely lyrics as my title :) It's a good song to run to, add it to your workout playlist.

It's story time boys and girls!

Gather round! Indian style, y'all!

My parents had no idea they would name me Lacey until after they had me. My Mom said I just looked like a Lacey. I whole heartedly agree. I can't imagine having any other name! Speaking of, my name was ALMOST Lacy instead of Lacey. When my parents filled out the papers to be sent to the big dogs, my Mom spelled it "Lacy"... well, after she handed it over, she decided she preferred "Lacey". What was done was done & I was to forever be Lacy. Well, one fine day, my birth certificate arrived in the mail. My Mom opened her up and scanned it & Heavenofheaven's, there it was...

L A C E Y

You may be like, "Big deal, same name!" Well, I love that E. I love that it almost wasn't there and that the Birth Certificate Gods shined upon my Mom & screwed things up! I just don't feel like a Lacey without the E.

But apparently, the first 6 months of my life... I was totally okay with it.
:)

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Mama's Losin' It!

Some Kind Of Awesome

Wordful Wednesday:
Some Kind Of Awesome

Monday:
My niece Doll Face did her best Beyonce impression for me :)
(she was trying on leotards for her halloween costume... a kitty cat!)

Tuesday:

My nephew was headed off to the aquarium, and before he headed out the door... the sweetheart that he is, requested a picture with moi! Love this boy to the moon and back. Such a sweet part of my day :)

Wednesday:
Time spent with my Mr.

Snapped some pics of the pup in bed with us later that evening... in every picture he blinked.
Such a silly dog :)

Thursday:
Lunched with some of my favorite ladies! Didn't get pics of that, sorry! My battery went dead :(

Friday:
Went out with friends!

Group shot!

WG and my friends being hotties
Notice my goofy bf in the background lookin' like his fantasy is about to happen. Silly boy, haha.

A serious one of C & I :)

Saturday:Cleaned WG's house up a bit while watching Juno. Love that movie :)
Then I headed out to meet WG and his friends to tailgate! It was actually chilly outside... AWESOME!

Sunday:WG woke up not feeling so hot. The day before had beat the life out of him(and his liver) & he was also struggling with a cold. Poor Mr. Not AWESOME.
Soooo, we layed in bed basically all day. We took a ride to get takeout from a little italian place & then headed right back to the house and got comfty. AWESOME.



& to see how the other Lacey's AWESOME is going head over to Apt513
she has some links for other awesome people too!

It's burning my eyes...

...you're shining so bright...

Some days I wake up and remember I have an anxiety disorder. I feel insecure. I feel ugly. I question truths. I feel like a joke. I want to hide under the covers. I want someone to hold me.

Some days I don't feel like ME at all.

But I get out of bed & put on my makeup. I brush my hair and pin it back pretty. I wear a mask that says everything is just fine. I do this to please others... to make them feel okay. But me? Sometimes I find the scariest parts of me just as pretty as the wonderful parts. Because they're mine & without them, I'm not me.

I think it's necessary to go through some dark days in order to appreciate the bright ones. You'd never know how great the sun was if it never rained.

Put on your shades, my friends.
I know I am.
:)

I'd like to thank Jesus, my Mom... Oh, and you too!

It's award time! I've been stockpiling!

The lovely Jen, from Nifer Musings gave me this little beauty! Thanks so much, Jen! :)

I'd like to pass it along to these gals:
Sara at One Long Road (She's gorg. Go look at her! haha)
Summer at B is for Brown (Fellow Southern girl! We've gotta stick together!)
Jessica at Mommy Needs Coffee (Lacey needs coffee too. Pumpkin Spice, please? This girl? Dimples. To. Die. For.)

My "real life"(haha) best friend Lauren gave me this... because she loves me in a big way.
I love her too :)

This one is headed to:
Kristin at K-Law: Inspired (Witty & Pretty all wrapped up together!)
Miss Angie at My So-Called Chaos (Sweet. As. Pie. I can't get enough... also, like pie.)
Jaime at Jaime Untangled (She really is just so lovely... and so is her blog!)

& My sweet friend Molly gave me this one :) Thanks, Mol! You're ma' dog... dog.(Randy Jackson style) This is the only one that came with a survey attached... I'm tired, so I'm half assing it! Sorry :)



1. Where is your cell phone? Next to me in bed

2. Your hair? Wrapped up in a bun on top of my head

3. Your mother? Is grrrrreeeaaat!

4. Your father? Also great!

5. Your favorite food? Sushi. (It can go OH SO WRONG though... it used to be my least favorite food until I went to a decent restaurant!)

6. Your dream last night? Don't remember last night's! The night before I dreamt that my boyfriends dog turned bright yellow though. It was strange.

7. Your favorite drink? Depends on the time of day! Ha :) Sweet Tea or Margaritas!

8. Your dream/goal? To be a great wife and mom someday. I have simple dreams... but they are just lovely.

9. What room are you in? Bedroom
10. Your hobby? Cooking, Baking, & Candlestick making. Haha.. noooo- I've never made candlesticks. Anything crafty.

11. Your fear? Losing loved ones. It's a bad fear to have since it's going to happen.

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? I just want to be happy, healthy and successful in whatever I'm doing.
13. Where were you last night? With my love.

14. Something that you aren’t? Tall.

15. Muffins? Are you asking me for a muffin? That's weird. I mean, I'll make you some... but I will always think this was a strange question.

16. Wish list item? Right now? I could go for some snuggles. Or new shoes... whatever.

17. Where did you grow up? South Louisiana

18. Last thing you did? Packed for the weekend.

19. What are you wearing? undies and a sports bra... i'm in bed, y'all. I don't just run around this way.

20. Your TV? Off.

21. Your pets? Zero.

22. Friends? I have the greatest! Bloggy & otherwise :)

23. Your life? My own kind of perfect.

24. Your mood? Tired.

25. Missing someone? Always.

26. Vehicle? In the shop getting it's boo boo's fixed.

27. Something you’re not wearing? Ugh, didn't you see my answer for #19? I'm not wearing a lot of things.

28. Your favorite store? F21, Marshalls, TJ maxx, Ross

29. Your favorite color? Purple. I don't know? That's my go to favorite, but I love all colors.

30. When was the last time you laughed? A few hours ago.

31. Last time you cried? When I wrecked my car last week.

32. Your best friend? I have multiple b/c I'm LUCKY!

33. One place that I go to over and over? The market
34. One person who emails me regularly? Summer Dearest

35. Favorite place to eat? Rock n Sake... I haven't been in FOREVER :(

Alrighty then! Here are the lovelies I'd like to present this award to:
My RLBFF, Lauren at The Daily Dose (Clearly, I think she's the best... go see her and she'll teach you a little somethin' somethin'!)
My BBB, Summer at Le Musings of Moi (Love this lady big time)
"Mama" at Retromus-IK (Beautiful writer, busy gal, young and free!)
Lacey at Apt513 (She and I have a lot more in common than our names... it's nice to have that relation!)
Melissa at Humble Happenings (She's adorable & her blog is dreamy)
Andhari at Insomniac Lolita (You never know what you're gonna get over on her blog & i sorta kinda LOVE that. She changes her blog up like she changes her designer outfits!)

Alright, ladies! Do what you will with those. Post 'em, spit on 'em, print 'em out and hang 'em on your wall... whatever! It's your prerogative!

Lacey OUT.
See you guys Monday!

Oprah loves Nie as much as we do...

I always knew we had a ton in common! haha. First Matt & now Nie! The blog world is takin' over Oprah. Now if Kathy could just get herself on Ellen, the world would be right.

picture via The Nie Nie Dialogues

Are you watching?

Freakin' Out The Freaks

Let your Freak Flags fly, Ladies!

I can't stand the way it feels to pull a cotton ball apart.

If I'm going to eat a pickle... it's going to be with a side of popcorn.

I don't like to touch towels unless I'm sopping wet.

I stand like a flamingo when I do the dishes and my makeup.

I can't stand it when my socks brush against someone elses. No footsie with the socks on, people.

SO, go ahead... raise your freak flag.
Tell me somethin' strange!


p.s.
How gorg is this?
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Lyrical Refuge

I fancy myself a bit of a poet. I'm kind of a romantic & have been known to write a mean love note/birthday card/thinking of you letter... you get me. I'm much better at writing my feelings than I am at speaking them. I find that the words that hit home the hardest are linked together simply. They are not complex. They do not make you wonder what the writer was thinking. They make you FEEL something.

So, here's what I'm feeling tonight...

Shinedown is Ahhhmazing. Click play below to hear them sing this song just for you :)
(Well, okay... clearly, it's not just for you- but it made you feel special, no?)

MySpace Music Playlist at MixPod.com

Other Shinedown lyrics that make me shiver:

Shed Some Light
"I know now, it's not who you are, it's who you know
& I see clearly now which way to go.
I remember the way I fell from above
& I recall the way I was."

Someday
"Someday when it's over and you never show your face,
I hope you'll remember how I tried to make you a place.
So now, I move on to keep my peace of mind.
In some way, I've failed you, but i just ran out of time."

Hello, Awesome... I'm Lacey.

Day 1-Saturday:
LSU won!

WG met the parents!
(taking pics of that would have just been plain awkward, y'all... sorry)
We came to my house and I showed him the ropes and introduced him to my parents, and then we headed to dinner with the rents, sis & niece.
My niece was a nice buffer at dinner... ya' know, being adorable and all,
so at least all the attention wasn't thrown onto WG to make him too uncomfortable!
Anyway... it went great! They loved his great manners & that he opened every door for me :)
I quite like that, myself!

We grabbed some coffee in my neck of the woods & then hopped back on the road to head back to his place.
We made a pit stop in his hometown(20 minutes from mine)
so I could see the house he grew up in, which was neat-o!
The rest of the drive back we listened to music, sang, laughed and talked.
I felt lucky. I felt happy. I felt in love.

Oh & check the socks I rocked under my boots that night. I know... AWESOME :)

Day 2- Sunday:
Woke up late, cuddled with WG, watched some TV & then headed home. Heading home is always my least favorite part of the weekend. Today it was brightened a bit by an impromptu Stop-n-Shop halfway home b/c it was raining too hard to continue driving. I managed to find a few items I've been looking for, which I'll share with you soon :)

Saints won!
(I missed watching the game due to the driving home and such... but hey, it's still awesome that they won!)

That night, I decided a Girly Night was in order.
I rented a chick flick
Took my nails from nude to "naughy girl" red & then as I waited for my nails to dry, I popped a bag of 100 calorie popcorn...
and promptly sprinkled chocolate & peanut butter chips on top of it,
because that's just how I roll.
Nahhhh!

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