Memorial Day

So what does Memorial Day mean to me.  Knowing that my granddad, dad & husband served this country gives me a great sense of duty to pay tribute today to those who have given of their time and lives for this country.  So to all of those who have served and are still serving and especially those who lost their life preserving our way of life, know that I for one am grateful.  

Also, know that I am saying a special prayer for those of you that have lost loved ones in the wars past & present.

Magnolia

Style Sunday!

I know that I'm supposed to do this on Friday, but what's a day (or two) between friends right?!? So here goes...

If you live near a Banana Republic and your man needs new khakis, they got them on sale for $19.99! These are great pants, J loves them and if you know my hubby, that's say'in something!

Now enough of men's fashions....
Most department stores are having good sales on shoes, like these that I bought yesterday...

They are actually toooooooo cute on. They remind me of butterflies! And I love Lucky shoes. They're comfortable and made really well. Yes, they are a bit pricey sometimes but if you can find them on sale it's a great investment.

Also, Coldwater Creek has everything in the store 50% off. I buy skirts from there and have never been disappointed.

Well, there's your shopping report for now.

Happy Shopping,

Magnolia

Maia

Please pray for this sweet family who lost there baby girl Maia yesterday. She had a congenital heart defect, HLHS. You can get to their blog from the list on the side. Read their story (have some tissue handy). And thank you in advance for your prayers.

Happy Birthday Charlotte!

For those of you that don't know Angie Smith, you need to read her story from start to finish, it'll make you cry, but you'll realize God's plan for your life is not always fair or easy and that trust in God will make all the difference in your life.
That said, Angie gave birth to her new baby last night, on her birthday, and baby Charlotte is doing great, and by the smile on Angie's face, she's doing better than great. So happy birthday Charlotte and Angie! May God bless you for all the years of your life.

Magnolia

PS Angie's blog is on the right "Bring the Rain"

Yard Work

For those of you that know me, know that I am allergic to just about all yard work. Rakes especially cause me to break out into hives. Well this weekend, J and I got out in the yard and worked on our flower beds for about 6 hours. These were the same beds that we have redone every year since we decided to put them in. The beds look wonderful after all that work. Of course, we have 3 more to do!!! Hopefully I can get a picture, that is if it stops raining long enough for me to get outside to take it.
Other than yard work, the weekend was about normal. So how was your weekend?!?!?

Love,
Magnolia

Mother's Day!

I would like to say HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the Mom's out there. One in particular, my Mom! I love that CRAZY OLE LADY!

Magnolia

Weekend Ramblings

How was my weekend you ask. CRAZY! Seems like every weekend is nuts here lately. The weekend started at noon on Friday. I got off work early so that I could be dressed etc for J's military ball that night. But of course I had to make a stop at the mall first. I call it mental health time. Bought two new pairs of shoes and some intimates (the ones you wear on your bottom). Then I finally started home to find the face, fix the hair and get dressed up. At about 5:30pm, J and I (looking quite dapper might I just say) made our way to the hotel. We had the whole receiving line, pictures, dinner and speech. After that the DJ started up and at that time we left to go get coffee and headed home. Saturday was lunch with J since he had to work and some more "looking" around at Target, Old Navy and Bed Bath & Beyond. Sunday was church, lunch & laundry. And then today was back to the grind. And after all of that, all I have to say is....
Where'd my weekend go???

Magnolia

WORDless Sunday!