here's to new beginnings... and a GIVEAWAY!

Let me start by telling you all how much I have missed blogging. It is the perfect getaway and the most precious log of life events, and I am ecstatic that I decided to get back into it.


That being said...


{the babies}:
YA'LL they aren't even babies anymore!! Grace is 3 1/2 and Jacob is 1 1/2. ohmygoodness!! Can someone please tell me how time goes by so fast??
Grace is doing very well in school. She can count to 20 in spanish and say her alphabet in spanish. And, she is quite the artist! She loves her little brother and does everything in her power to "help" me with him. She is such a precious child, a beautiful little girl. I adore her more than words can say.










Jacob is doing SO good! He is running around like a little man and he is quite the dare devil, nothing hurts him, ya'll! He is so strong, so sweet, and the cutest thing I ever did see. He's walking, somewhat talking, and moving around so fast!! He is so smart. He loves gummie snacks, his pawpaw, Dora the Explorer (I know :/) and playing outside!!












{me}:
For the past 3 years I have been attending the University of Houston's (GO COOGS!) Business school... well, I FINALLY graduated in December 2010, and I am now the proud bearer of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing!






I was unemployed from late October until 3 weeks ago. It was extremely hard finding a job as a new graduate in my field, and I tried for 7 months to do it on my own, and finally swallowed my pride and decided to go through a head hunter. In NO time I was interviewing and offered a position with Chevron in their Occupational Excellence Group which is part of their Health, Environmental, and Safety Unit. I am so proud of my job, and I am really excited to pursue my career path here.






I am also a proud consultant of Scentsy... Click here to see my website
Stay tuned for the GIVEAWAY below!!






And last but certainly not least in my little update....

Meet Thomas:






Ya'll let me tell you how amazing this man is.
He has walked into my life with hs head held high, with the most patience and understanding I have ever known a person to have.
Knowing of my past with Justin, and with arms wide open totally accepting of my children. He adores them, and they adore him. He is my rock, my best friend, and my go-to on sad days and even more so on happy days. He has helped me realize the woman that I really am and has shown me what I truly deserve in life. He is hard-working, caring, intimate, honest, special, warm, and the keeper of my heart. I am so excited to see what the future holds for us, because I know it will be an amazing journey.





THE GIVEAWAY............

Each month Scentsy releases a new warmer and scent that are not included in the regular catalog. For that month only, you can purchase these new products at a 10% discount. These products will continue to be available following their release as Warmer of the Month and Scent of the Month, but the discount only applies during the month of their release.

INTRODUCING SCENTSY WARMER AND SCENT OF THE MONTH FOR JULY 2011





Grab the biggest, yummiest treat at the bakery! Celebrate your favorite summer event with the festive Cupcake, Scentsy’s first three-piece Mid-Size Warmer. Cupcake is stacked with party-perfect colors: a rich chocolate-brown warmer dish is sandwiched between a pleated bright-green base and a removable dollop of fluffy, candy-pink frosting, cleverly sprinkled with powdered sugar accents and vent holes to release delicious fragrance.
Bring back childhood memories of licking sweet, rich frosting off the beaters. Happy Birthday is a “candy-licious” confection of sparkling sugar, fluffy whipped cream, and warm vanilla extract.


So, here's how to win if you're interested in this ADORABLE warmer.

1. Become a follower (or be sure to let me know if you already are)

2. Leave a comment telling a story of you favorite birthday ever!

3. Blog about this giveaway, and leave the link to your blog post.


I will announce the winner on June 22nd... GOOD LUCK!!!


Love to you all... It's so good to be back!!
XOXO

a sweet giveaway.

The precious mama-to-be (again!) Meredith is hosting a 'housewarming' giveaway to celebrate her new blog. Since they have found out there will be a new addition to their sweet family, she has created a new b-home.

Is this not the most darling thing?

It's a blessings jar. What a fabulous way to remind us every day of life's countless blessings.

Screaming child - check, solution - check.

A crayon wallet. 'Nough said. I have one, and I lurrrrrrve it. I whip it out just about anywhere!

Caramel Apple Spice, anyone?

Why not sip it out of this wonderful to-go cup?!

So, click on over to the sweet t family and enjoy this lovely family as well as this fab giveaway!

Tempt My Tummy Tuesday is up next!

You MUST check this out!

The oh-so-lovely Jacci @ Sprinkles of Scarlett is hosting her FIRST GIVEAWAY!

How exciting!!!

Her giveaway is just FABULOUS! I consider it 2 giveaways in 1, not only is this precious diaper bag by JJ Cole up for grabs.........

{Is this not the most darling bag?}

BUT......

Jacci has introduced her readers to the site allmodern.com who is actually doing the giveaway!

The website is A-MAZING! I must have the Log Rocker, it has now been added to Grace's Christmas list from Santa! Just look at how much fun this thing is!

LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!

You would be crazy not to check this out! And become a follower of Jacci and her sweet family!

XOXO Thank you Jacci for sharing such a wonderful site and giveaway!

AND THE WINNER IS......

KERBI!

Kerbi from The Hardwick's is the lucky winner of my first giveaway!

Thanks to everyone who participated, and be on the look out for another giveaway soon!!!

XOXO

Kerbi, email me your address so I can get your yummy candle in the mail to you ASAP!

akucera06@gmail.com

GIVEAWAY reminder...

Just a little note: Don't forget about my 20th blog giveaway!!!

It ends tomorrow at 2!

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We had a rough day today. Grace went for her 4th round of shots. Poor thing got 7 shots, YES, 7! She is such a trooper and she is already sound asleep in her big girl bed. Love that little peanut.

{Right before prayer time. She is so precious. I am so proud of her!}

I am off to watch Grey's. Goodnight lovelies.

Hugs to you all!

number 20! This calls for a GIVEAWAY!

In honor of my 20th blog, I am going to do my first giveaway!

I am SO excited about this!!! If you have never burnt/smelled/heard of Tyler Candle Company, you are in for a treat, and well, if you have, then you KNOW you are in for a treat.

Since it is 'beginning to look a lot like Fall' I am going to be giving away a Mulled Cider Candle from Tyler.

This is my ABSOLUTE favorite scent, and my linen closet is full of them ready for the Fall! I just know you will adore this candle as much as I do and it is the perfect scent for the season!

How to enter: (each will give you 1 entry)

1. leave a comment on this post

2. become a follower of my blog (if you are already a follower just let me know in your comment)

3. post about the giveaway on your blog (let me know you do this in the comment)

All entries must be in by October 9th at 2pm.

I will announce the winner shortly after that!

debut and giveaways!!!

{sweet Jacob Ryan - 30 weeks ultra sound - 09/29/09}

I registered today at the hospital for the birth of Jacob Ryan, his debut is getting closer and closer. I can not be ANY MORE thrilled with St. Luke's Sugar Land. Their birthing center - Sweet Beginnings was wonderful. I met some of the day-shift staff and had a tour of the department. Since I had Grace at Methodist, this is a whole new ball game for me.

I can not believe I am 30 weeks pregnant today. It seems like just yesterday we found out we were expecting! My how time flys by! We are just SO excited to welcome this sweet little boy into this world.


Megan is hosting her first giveaway!!! Look at this FABULOUS Chi Cover, it is so cute.

I am loving the zebra with pink accent! Go to her blog and enter to win!

Speaking of GIVEAWAYS!

I am 3 away from 20 blogs, I am going to do a GIVEAWAY to celebrate my 20th blog, so be sure and watch for it!!

XOXO

can't get enough... giveaways!!!

How FABULOUS is this?

Kasey over at Lola B's is having a fantastic giveaway, here is the scoop about it:

$150 gift card to Anthro....to buy your own pair of swanky shoe's. {one lucky winner}

$100 package from my little shop...Lola b's {one lucky winner}

$50 restaurant gift card {one lucky winner}

and

a surprise little something for someone {oh..it'll be good..}

All you have to do....is leave a comment.

Look at these treasures that I have coming my way:

{This Petit Crown Hook in White - for Jacob and Grace's bathroom}

{These sweet faux Pearl Letters - in 'K' to create her FAB idea - see below}

{This is such a great idea! I plan on re-creating this in our master bedroom with a turquoise frame and our new peal letter! Love this ya'll - and Kasey @ Lola's B Boutique has a Styling Service too. Can't get enough of this girl!}

So, you MUST go visit her blog - for the giveaway, and her shop - for some amazing treasures!!!!

I want to know what you love!

It's a GIVEAWAY... Go check it out!

Erica at Sweet Prints Shop is offering a giveaway to a lucky reader on The Tichenor Family Blog.

You must check this out her stuff is absolutely darling!!!

Here are some of the precious things that I love from her shop:

An absolutely darling birth announcement: Argyle Birth Announcement

Love these calling cards: Budding Mommy Cards

And a precious birthday invitation: Fun Girl's Monkey Birthday Invitation

Go explore! There is SO many more cute things! And don't forget to enter the giveaway over at The Tichenor Family Blog!

[And following Meredith's blog is a fabulous idea as well, as she is FULL of creative ideas and the most amazing shopping finds!]