This week

This week has been quite crazy. I won't be able to post until next week. This is my last week at my current job. Also, we have our Jazz Festival this weekend, and I start my new job Tuesday.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Funniest. Book. Ever.

today's outfit

today's outfit

invitations

I would like an invitation to read the following blogs:

chronicle of a happy housewife
shoppingwiththepreppyprincess
cbmcd.blogspot.com/

Thank you!

Weekend Recap

Finally got around to doing my weekend recap.

My daughter had a soccer tournament this weekend to finish off the season. Whew! I'm glad the season is finally over. We played Friday night and twice on Saturday. I kept thinking all day about relaxing Saturday night with a good wine and my TIVO. However, we went to our neighborhood pool to cool off and ended up hanging out with some new neighbors who already were there. Our neighbors moved in about a month ago, but they have been going to our school and church, plus the mom was my daughter’s cheer coach this year. My daughter ended up spending the night with their daughter and we hung out at their new house until around 10:00.

Sunday, Mr. H took our daughter to the end-of-the-year soccer swim party, while I stayed home and worked on our school sports banquet slide show. This will be your typical sports photo recap set to music. I’ve always said (in another lifetime) I would love to learn to do video editing- like they show at the end of the NBA basketball games, etc where the videos/photos match the words of the music. So, here’s my chance. I’ve got to get it done before Friday, so I’ll be busy this week. The parents have really been responsive and I have alot of great photos.

Also, I previously mentioned I had some exciting work news! I am leaving my job of 9 years to go work for a non-profit. I will be working in Corporate Funding and Donations, so this will be much different than where I’ve been currently working. I’m really looking forward to getting out of the office more and using my marketing and PR skills. It’s been quite crazy around the office lately and needless to say, everyone was shocked, but very encouraging. I should have made the move sooner…

Hope everyone else had a great weekend. Don’t forget Gossip Girl and CSI: Miami season finales tonight and Grey’s Anatomy 2-hour finale Thursday night. I’m getting The Hills on Netflix so I’ll have something to watch this summer.

I can't find photos of my pants and sweater, so here's just my shoes and purse.

Fore!

Last night, my husband and I attended the Hoover Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, located at the Regions Charity Classic. The Regions Charity Classic is a Senior PGA Tour event held in Birmingham for the last 16 years. The Ross Bridge course is a beautiful course and we are very proud to have an event of this caliber in my town! The tournament was initially sponsored by Bruno's grocery and that was my first employer upon relocating to Birmingham. I was able to volunteer for the tournament several years ago and attended the pro-am. This year, due to soccer, we are unable to attend the tournament. I am disappointed because you get to see some great golf.

Today's outfit

Today's outfit

Havaianas

Love these flip flops! I could wear them all day. Instead I must wait until the weekend. Last year I bought several pairs of these and found some for my daughter as well at Marshalls.

They are offering free shipping with 3 pairs or more.

http://www.havaianasus.com/index.html

new car

Today, I'm getting a new car. It's not actually new... it's used- a 2004, but it's new to me!

I can't wait!!

jcrew

Jcrew free shipping on $150 or more.
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Addicted to....

Ok... I admit.

I have an addiction

to

http://www.smartbargains.com/

They keep sending me emails like, "Mrs. H... we've picked out these fabulous size 7.5 shoes just for YOU! or here's another,

"Mrs. H... we've found something you will just adore".

yet another,

"Mrs. H... we have a feeling you'll LOVE this bargain!"

After I get those emails, I'm in over my head. You see, I signed up for their Smart Shoppers club (I think, $20/year). I'm supposed to get "exclusive" access to upcoming sales and be the first to know! It's my own personal shopper. I must admit, the prices are great and they have alot of petite sizes which are a necessity on my 5'2" frame. Also, they have designer stuff as well. I just can't seem to quit looking at their emails. Here are some latest purchases:

Gucci.... these are going back. They are way too big and make my face look like a bug.

La Rochere Fleur de Lis goblets and juice glasses.

These are great! I love anything with a fleur de lis... pays homage to New Orleans, which holds a special place in my heart... more about that for another time. Plus, my husband put his seal of approval on them. He likes that they are heavy and substantial. Who knew a guy would care about the weight of a glass?

Anyway... I'm giving you advance warning. Don't do it... don't even think about subscribing to the email sales notices. You have been warned!

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!

I decided to begin a blog since I'm getting inspired reading about other people's lives, thoughts, dreams, and daily events.

So you may ask, what's up with the blog title? As an avid viewer of The Real Housewives of the OC and New York City, I have often thought it would be neat if Bravo TV created "The Real Housewives of Jefferson County". Jefferson County is home to Birmingham, AL, where I live. However, since it's unlikely that Bravo will come to Birmingham in the near future for it's next reality TV show, I decided to create a blog with the title. (Here's an invitation to Bravo TV.... you are welcome in Birmingham anytime and I will personally be your tour guide to help you find the next cast... as long as one of those cast members is moi!)

The title is also somewhat misleading. I am not actually a housewife. But, Bravo also didn't use the title correctly either, since several of their "housewives" actually do work full-time. I also work full-time and have since graduating college. I should have some more exciting work-related news later this week. I can't divulge too many secrets just yet!

Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day and I'll be back with more soon!