Caroline Manzo Says It All Too Well!

I'm sure by now many of you have seen RHW of New Jersey reunion. Boy was it entertaining! One thing I love about the NJ housewives is Caroline Manzo. She says it like it is, doesn't dance around the truth and is not fake!! I love that and that is how I hope I am. The past few years I made up my mind that I am not going to be all fake and be someone I'm not. As I was watching the reunion, I began to think that I am kinda like Caroline Manzo! I stick up for my family, you mess with my family, you mess with me!! There are so many things about her I like. I have to give it to her though, she stayed pretty composed, that's the one area I think we may be different. She holds it together when I think I would have been coming up off the couch, ha ha!

There is one things she said in particular that I really liked and feel like it is me 100%! She said:

"If I'm a bitch, I will own it . . . I am not a coward, I am not a phony! I'm not going to say everything is lolly pops and roses, because it's not!"

~Caroline Manzo~

That says it all! I strive to not be a phony or a fake and if that means people thing I'm a B****, then so be it! There are so many fake people in this world and I do not ever want to be labeled as fake! Now don't get me wrong, you should always treat people kind and love one another, I am all about that of course - but living my life as someone I'm not and being one way one day then another way tomorrow is not me. I am who I am, love me or hate me!

Ha ha - all right, I'm done. I've had this on my mind for over a week since I watched the reunion and I'm just now getting to posting it! I had a great weekend. My parents left today which makes me kinda sad, but I know I will see them soon. I was so glad they were here for a week and that I got to spend time with them! There is nothing like family time!

Well, guess I'm gonna go now, the VMA's are on and I don't want to miss much! Hope all of you had a great weekend as well!! Hugs!

New Necklace

When I was in TX a couple weeks ago visiting my parents, my Mom and I did a lot of shopping. It is bad when we get together, we just love to shop! When the 2 of us shop together, it gets dangerous . . ha ha!

One of my favorite things I purchased was this lovely gold necklace. They had a variety of letters but I went with the" L" for Lindsey. I almost did an "N" but may have Mr. Nabors get me that one later! ;) It is on a pretty, delicate gold chain with a white and gray pearl. I have been wearing it a lot and I just LOVE it!!! I also love the fact that it is brushed gold, my fav when it comes to gold!

So just had to share my fabulous new necklace!

Happy Friday everyone and have a safe and blessed weekend!!

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A few of my Emmy fav's

Mariska Hargitay in Vera Wang

Julie Bowen in J. Mandel

Eva Longoria Parker in Robert Rodriguez

Claire Danes in Armani

Lea Michele in Oscar de la Renta

These are just a few of my favorites from the Emmy's. I'm a little late posting them, but oh well. I think Mariska looks gorgeous. I love her figure and the fact that she is curvy, like a real woman! Julie Bowel looks great, as well as Eva Longoria, does she ever look bad?? I don't know if I've ever seen Claire Danes look this stunning. Something about her looks different to me, but she looks great! And then Lea Michele looks fabulous! I love the lines of the gown and her amazing necklace!!!

Back to Life

Well, I am back from TX! I had a great time visiting my parents and spending time with them! It's always nice to get away for a while, although I certainly missed my hubby and wished he had been able to come with me. But distance makes the heart grow fonder and it was so wonderful to see his handsome face when he picked me up at the airport!!

Before I left things were pretty hectic and I hadn't cooked much, then I went out of town for several days . . . so tonight I thought it was time to cook my hubby and yummy meal. I also had to to take Mr. Big to get groomed today, so I dropped him off at the groomers, which is right next to the grocery store. I went to the grocery and got all I needed to make a nice meal, then before I knew it, it was time to pick up my baby! M kept telling me to get him shaved. His hair grows SO fast and I prefer him to be fluffy and full of hair, but when he gets groomed, we usually get it pretty short. He looked so different! I feel like I have a new dog, ha ha! I still like his hair fluffier, but no matter what, he is still such a cutie pa tootie!!

Okay, back to dinner . . . . I fixed a Chili Lime Salmon, Parmesan Asparagus (with a little bacon sprinkled on top), Baked potato, and poppy seed rolls. It was soooooo good if I do say so myself!!

And for dessert . . . chocolate mousse!! mmmmm

I will be working most of the weekend, but hopefully in the next couple days I will find some time to post some pics from my trip! =)

I'm Leavin on a Jet Plane . . .

In the morning I am getting up and getting ready to fly to TX to see my parents for a few days! I am really excited! It's been a few months since I've seen them, which is way too long!! If I have time while I am there I may be back to let you all know about what I am doing and post a few pics - if you even care to see, ha ha!

In the meantime, hope all of you have a fabulous, safe weekend as well!

Ta ta for now!

Nashville: Part 2

Wanted to post a few more pics from our trip to Nashville a couple weeks ago to see my lil bro . . . we ended our trip with some good food and good shopping!

This pic should have been posted in my Nash. part 1 - cuz it was when we were on our way there. Guess I'm kind of back tracking . . . oh well. The night we got there we went to see my brother's band play, that's in pt. 1, you can click here to view that post. The next morning we slept in a bit after being up so late after his gig, then finally got up and around and went to eat at Pancake Pantry. M and I HAVE to go here every time we are in Nashville, it's the best!!

My lil bro and his girlfriend Ashley

M got Sweet Potato pancakes. I tried a bite and they were mm mm good!!

Case and his Caribbean pancakes . . . . I hear they are Keith Urban's fav!

After breakfast we did a little shopping downtown!

Still shopping . . . .

It was SO hot out and we decided it was time to cool off with a refreshing drink, so we popped in this adorable cafe/bakery.

We were still SO full from our huge breakfast we didn't get any of their yummy looking treats, but I plan on trying something next time we go back! How cute are these sunflower cookies?

ahhhh - finally a cold, iced tea!!!

yummo!!!

And this is what our trunk looked like before heading home. My brother's girlfriend road with us so we had her stuff in there too. With all of our bags and shopping bags, you would have thought we had stayed for more than one night, ha ha!