My Very First Giveaway!

As I've been mentioning in other posts I've had a giveaway in mind for the past two months! The gifts have sat at the entrance for about 2 months now, but I've been waiting for the "right" time.

Right time meaning when I can make it as good/pretty as I wanted to. Well, It's about time I do it already!!

 

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What's this giveaway about?

I wanted to make this giveaway a little different. I wanted this to be a giveaway where everyone's a winner. I know what you're thinking..Um..You're a newlywed, how can you give something to everyone?? you're not exactly well off. Yes you're right. Only one person will receive a material gift, but everyone will receive a gift that is far greater than any material gift may be. 

I'm lost here Lex, please explain.

Yes, my dears, I shall explain.

               The theme of this giveaway: A Random Act of Kindness.


Okay, so the point of the giveaway is within these next 2 1/2 weeks, anyone who wishes to enter must find at least one person, to do a random act of kindness to. Just to help brighten their day and turn their day around. You can do it to as many people as you wish! One is the minimum. Then you can either leave me a comment telling me about your experience, what you did, how the people reacted, and how you felt after. Bonus points if you write a blog post on your experience and link it back to this giveaway, as well leave me a comment letting me know you posted so I can go check it out. For those of you who have a youtube account, feel free to make a video about your experience and put it as a video response to my video on this giveaway.

Rules are you must be a follower to my blog or subscriber to the youtube channel.If you're both, GREAT! ^_^ comments, posts, videos must be entered no later than February 21, 2010.


There are so many hurting, lonely, people, who's whole day can be changed by one simple Random Act of Kindness. Too often we get so caught up in our busy lives to see all the difference we can make!

I really hope you guys do this giveaway! The goodies might not even be all the best, but the blessings you'll receive by seeing a lit up face has no price to it. The funny thing is that you get blessed in return.

I hope you join the giveaway where everyone's a winner!

 

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I tried to find a list that would explain a Random Act of Kindness for anyone who didn't know. Instead I find this great example,

"We were in a restaurant and I noticed an elderly couple with a helium balloon tied to their table. When I asked them what the occasion was they told me it was their 50th wedding anniversary. I was glad and sad for them. Glad, because they still cherished each other. Sad, because they were all on their own. No family, no friends. As I went back to our table I thought that I should pay their bill. I tried to do it anonymously, but the restaurant manager was curious: what is this, who are they to you, who are you, why are you doing this? Finally, I told them I was a church pastor and felt prompted to do it. The elderly couple were stunned speechless at the counter when told a total stranger had paid their bill. They were nearly in tears. We were all nearly in tears: the couple, the manager, the waitresses, and me. Two months later I got a call. “Have you got the latest Woman’s Weekly?” “No, I only read the Man’s!” I said. Deb, who was with us in the restaurant, rang to tell me that my simple act of kindness was reported to the magazine (from memory, it was either the restaurant manager or the elderly couple). I wasn’t expecting anything in return, but that $44 or so random act of kindness touched the hearts of thousands. Imagine what would and could happen if we all practice random acts of kindness on family, friends, neighbors and strangers even for the next 30 days? Firstly, it will do something beautiful on the inside of you. And you never know what it will do to others. Go on, do something special, be creative and make someone’s day! I’d love to hear your story. Be blessed as you bless others in kindness."                                    Source

Imagine if we all pitched in, each of us just one person! I have 210 followers right now..If each person did this, there would be 210 people who's day would be brighter and filled with love.

Please spread the news of this giveaway by Tweeting this giveaway!

Ps. If you want to see the items better check out the video.



<3 Lex

ps. there may be some surprise throwins into the mix ;)

Pig Lovin'

                On behalf of my oh so missed porker....I am dedicating this post to pig lovin'.

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I know a lot of people get grossed out by the idea of a pig. They have this idea that they're just little stinkers. The truth is they're actually pretty clean. If you get them from the wild of course they must be cleaned but once inside, they don't like the area they sleep in to be dirty and usually like to potty in one spot. As well, they are so easy to house break! Ours learned to go up and down stairs the first day, first shot and went out on the grass! And they'll think you're their mommy!

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Hope you all enjoyed the pig series! 

Here's a little clip of Alex feeding the baby piggy.

Piggy & a black eye!

Oh my goodness!! 200 followers!! Wow! Thank you guys sooo much for following!

I am so sorry that I haven't really been writing.

I've been so busy with work and school. School is kicking my butt! I am so ready for it to be over with. I'm doing this Excel program in Psychology that the classes are shorter and more intense but you finish faster and can still go to work full time and school full time. I have a 5 week class that I need to read 5 books for and write papers every week. I don't know how people do work, school, marriage, and kids!! You guys are honestly superwomen!! I applaud to you!

I've had so much going on. Alex and I got a baby piggy.

When we first got her she was wild and was terrified of us. She was quite the little challenged piggy. But once she realized we were the food givers, she began to think we were her parents! ::insert aww here:: We took turns feeding this hungry piggy who loved to take naps on us after. Look at Alex, you can just tell he's going to be a good daddy one day :) He was a natural with that bottle, and that piggy wasn't easy to feed.

We taught her to follow us, she learned to go up and down stairs and go pee outside. When she was frightened she'd hide underneath my skirt! She had grown to love us so much that she did not like to be in her cage, which was a piggy mansion. I'm not sure if any of you have ever heard a pig scream...but they're loud!  Well, the downstairs neighbors began to complain. We thought it might have been the screaming but our next door neighbors said they couldn't hear anything. I'm guessing it was when we took the mansion piggy kennel to the bathroom to clean..apartment...no backyard..no hose...smelly kennel...not a good mix.

Well anyways. Long story short, our downstairs neighbor ended up calling the cops. We told them that sorry it was the piggy but at first they were like yea okay no really what's going on..then piggy walked in front of them. Their faces were priceless..they were like..you guys have a pig..they told us that they didn't want to but if they got another call they would have to fine us. Um we're newlyweds, we can't afford to be fined! sooo....we quickly got in the car and took her back to my parents who will take her back to the ranch and hopefully our former pet pig will adopt her since this little piggy was abandoned by her mommy.

Bye piggy! I'm going to miss you! I'm going to miss your bruise making nudges and the feel of your hooves. The way you looked at me when I fed you from the bottle and the way you'd fall asleep on me.

On Another Note

I was planning on making Valentines videos...but..I'm not so sure I can do that at the moment. Tuesday morning I woke up with a bad stomach ache..sorry if this is TMI...so I went to the bathroom..all of a sudden I wasn't feeling so good..I was wondering..omg..I feel like passing out..I said baby, baby, and after that I don't recall a thing until I slowly woke up to his voice telling me to wake up. I woke up in tears..I don't know why, but I always do. Somehow it feels like you almost didn't make it through. He had me laying flat on the bathroom floor. Quickly I remembered my stomach ache again and got right back on, I began to feel a pain on my face. Alex told me the reason why it hurt was because I had fallen straight onto the floor, my right side of my face/eye slammed into the ceramic water bowl for kitty. He said he heard me fall and ran and picked me up and laid me flat. He was so scared I died.  but nope :) Slowly but surely, I felt every part of my face that landed on the tile floor...and my eye has gotten worse each day, but I am soooooo thankful that I didn't land on my nose and break it, or cracked my head open on the tub. I think of all the wrong ways it could have gone and I'm soooo thankful that God had my back on that one!

Once I got over the shock I couldn't help but laugh at what happend (this was at night that I found it all funny). I made Alex show me how he found me..please, picture with me, Head in a cat bowl, butt in the air, arms dead facing back flat on the floor...idk...just the mere idea is hilarious!!!! 

Here's a little picture. You can't really tell the swelling here so much. To be quite honest, If it wasn't for the bruising, I prefer how my face looks with the swelling. I don't know how to explain it but it gave my cheeks more definition and not such a big deep crater I normally have underneath my eyes...
yes yes I'm weird I know.

Well...this is why I don't think I'll be able to post a valentines series video....but I will try and post more often!

I'm so sorry this is so long! Just letting you know what's been going on.

I hope you all are doing good!!!!

<3Lex

Speechless.

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 I've been sitting here since Sunday wondering what I should write about.
I mean, come on I've had a week off, I should have something to share.
but I've found myself.....speechless.

Somewhat unmotivated.

I've had so much weighing down on me, emotions I'm not comfortable to admitting to.

Somehow I was able to realize and admit the emotion I'm carrying most (or at least I feel I am).

Anger.

Anger?

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yea I don't know. I'm just angry.

I explained to you guys the whole depression thing and how I've felt I've lost myself. I used to be a girl that was so bubbly, outgoing, talked to strangers, made friends with anyone on the street, but somewhere along the journey that girl was lost. A few things have just affected me so hard. I've literally had to learn how to talk to people and be around them again. After being isolated at home sick for 4 months, I became extremely anti-social. I hated being around people, hated crowds, couldn't talk anymore without stuttering and mumbling every other word. I was no longer comfortable speaking with people. It's a horrible thing, especially when you forget how to do things that were once so natural. You don't even know how to get it back.

I've come a long way but I still don't like crowds, still get pretty shy, and sometimes still feel uncomfortable saying hi to people, so for anyone who's reading this and seen me more distant, it's not that I hate you, I really don't. I don't really know why I get so uncomfortable. I think part of it now is I'm afraid of them seeing right through me, seeing that I just feel like a mess inside, and I'm just sad.

Don't get me wrong, there are more happy days then sad days now! I've been getting better, but there's still a bunch of growth that needs to be done. But I'm just ANGRY! I want a break!! I want to feel happy again! I want to feel carefree again! I don't want to be uncomfortable in a crowd! I don't want to deal with the struggles I deal with! I just want to BREATHE!!! do you ever feel like you're just suffocating?

But I know God is faithful. I know that right now I might not understand it all, and yes, it makes me angry that I'm still in this, but I know God has a plan and there is a purpose to it all. How can I help someone if I cannot empathize with them? Somethings are just hard to understand unless you've been there, and maybe perhaps that's why I've had to go through so much. Honestly though, I'm just tired of this part. I wish I could fast forward to the good part.

I'm just being stubborn though and not trusting Him. I want things my way and NOW! but God doesn't work that way, which isn't a bad thing, because I'm sure if he just made me happy now, I would be missing out on a lot of the training. I guess he just has me going through Bootcamp now.

Well I guess so much for being speechless.

This isn't really what I would have wanted to write about. I would have wanted to write about something happy and encouraging, but instead I poured out my heart and thoughts to you guys.
Perhaps maybe, this is part of the journey I share with you. When I am healed and back to my old self and just filled with life again, you'll know why, how, and what it took to get me there as well as where I came from.

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The Song that Sings My Heart Tale

The other day a friend of mine took out her guitar and sang our class a beautiful song that sent chills all over my body. I felt every word, its as if she sang away my heart.

It's called If You Want Me To by Ginny Owens

The pathway is broken
And The signs are unclear
And I don't know the reason why You brought me here
But just because You love me the way that You do
I'm gonna walk through the valley
If You want me to

Cause I'm not who I was
When I took my first step
And I'm clinging to the promise You're not through with me yet
so if all of these trials bring me closer to you
Then I will walk through the fire
If You want me to

It may not be the way I would have chosen
When you lead me through a world that's not my home
But You never said it would be easy
You only said I'd never go alone


So When the whole world turns against me
And I'm all by myself
And I can't hear You answer my cries for help
I'll remember the suffering Your love put You through
And I will go through the valley If You want me to

Lets give back to Haiti!

Hello my beautiful lovelies!!

I am back in action from my week hiatus!! For some reason it definitely felt longer than a week to me.

I saw that I have some new followers! Welcome and thank you so much for following! It really means a lot to me and I hope you enjoy reading my blog.

Before I start more posts, there is one major issue I wanted to address. I'm sure you've all seen what's going on in Haiti. The government of Haiti said the death toll could reach up to 200,000.
Those who have survived have their homes in rubble's.There's no way your heart can't be moved when you see the videos of what's going on there. Here's some info about what's going on in Haiti, Haiti. Click on Haiti and it will direct you.

Often we look at the TV watching all the horror going on over there wishing we could do something but then do nothing. But why? We can make a difference. Every little bit counts. I know you all have amazing hearts and this is why I'm encouraging you all to give your part to Haiti. Think of all the families, the little kids, having nothing. Lets prove our generation isn't lost! That we've got so much to offer! Let's show Haiti they will not be forgotten!

What can I possibly do? What can I offer you might be asking.
Right now they need donations! The  biggest need for them right now is for people to fund those  that are there rather then canned goods because there is no place to store them or take it over. Funding people like Samaritan's Purse that are already there helping will bring the most relief.

The pastor of my church is actually on the Board of Directors of Samaritan's Purse and I know first hand that all of the money goes directly to helping other people. A good thing about Samaritan's Purse is that not only are they the first one's there in the case of disaster, helping out, but they also present the gospel to these people.

Here's a link where you can donate and check videos out on what/ who Samaritan's Purse is, what's going on in Haiti, and how you can help!

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I know this might be a weird post on my first day back on but I think this is just too important not to talk about! Not to do something about! This is our chance to do something.

New Logo & Some blog News!

So, sitting on the kitchen table I drew up an idea of what I thought the Cupcakesniper would look like. (Don't mind the stains..I don't really know what fell on her, but still I cannot bare to part).
My hubby liked my little drawing so much he said that he would make my logo like her and so he did!!

Did you guys like my new logo up top? I was wondering whether I should shrink it or what? I really wanted to fix up my blog a bit but I am horrible at that and end up messing it all up. Any of you that are blog fixer upper gurus have any tips I'd be more than happy to take them!

Other news:

While Alex's parents are away we're dog sitting Apollo! Yipee!! Alex and I, while we were still friends, had gone to the pound together and picked Apollo out, so he's kind of like our baby and having him home is just sooo yummy!!

Yay Bangledash & Apollo aren't killing each other!!

And more news:

Hello to my new followers! Thank you guys for following and I hope you enjoy! ^_^

I just want to let you all know that starting Tomorrow to next Sunday, I will be on blog hiatus, due to some personal reasons, all good I promise. I will catch up on all my blog readings when I'm back and hopefully will be back with some new, more improved posts. So just letting you know that I didn't die off, just on a little break, but I'll be spamming you all with comments soon enough!

For those of you who are new, feel free to check out some older posts! You'll find anything from sillyness to seriousness.

I will miss you guys!!!

ps. I have some plans a brewing for a special giveaway when I get back! Keep your eyes peeled ;)


For now I shall leave you with pretty pictures!

One thing I must tell you, is I love everything make believe, like fairies, and mermaids, and my favorite...UNICORNS!!

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Hope you all have a beautiful Wonderful week!!!!! I'll be back next week!! miss me a little ;)

<3 Lex

A Sweet Surprise from A dear beautiful friend!

I open our front door and there on the table is this big box, pretty in pink, with beautiful decorations.
I saw that it was sent to me and sent from....Laura, Violet Bella. OMG!! I was soooo excited!
Little butterflies filled my tummy as I thought, no she didn't! I wondered what was inside! I was like a little kid! I grabbed my hubbies knife and attempted to open the box...fail...how do I open this darn thing? There must be an easy way...turn around...there was. Finally! I open up the box and to my surprise it's filled with pretty wrapping paper and.....

This beautifully wrapped square with a surprise inside and when I turned it around to open I found..

                                Thank you for your card! Laura! You are the sweetest!!

You must be saying...WHAT'S INSIDE ALREADY?! Don't worry, I'm getting there ;)

She said she was at target and saw this and thought of me...I don't even know where to begin to express how thankful I am that she would even think of me! Thank you soooo much for this book! I can't wait to make all sort of goodies from it!! I showed it to Alex and he thought it was amazing!!

If that were not enough, she packed me some of these amazing baking cups!!!!!! EEEEEEE!!!

That was my reaction! I felt like a little kid at disney as I opened up this package. You can ask Alex..

I even clapped like in the scene of Nutty Professor, Hercules Hercules..except for it was at a much faster rate..and probably a much sillier level, needless to say, super excited & thankful!

AND THEN.....I think my most favoritest part...

 

Laura made me a cupcakesniper!!!!!! I'm a horrible picture taker and it was night time and I have horrible lighting..but there hanging off the string is a little gun shooting out the heart!I mean, is she good or what? Just every detail was perfect. This one got me right at the heart. I don't know what it is about homemade gifts, but the fact that the person thinks of you while they make something is soo meaningful...Each gift was extremely meaningful. Laura totally didn't have to at all, but I thank her soooo much for her sweetness, for even thinking of me, for all the details that add up to so much!

I will cherish this FOREVER!! I went out with the hubbs to buy thumbtacs so I can hang it up!!

Laura, I can't thank you enough!! I'm sooo glad that I've gotten to know you and become friends!

I really wish we lived closer and maybe if our hubby's get to know each other more on COD, maybe they'll invent a trip  gathering ;)

One can only hope!

You guys honestly should swing over to her blog! She is soooo talented, from photography, to jewelry, to clothes, Laura is just pure talent and so down to earth. It's honestly impossible to not love her.

Thank you again Laura!

ps..remember those hearts I was seeing everywhere? Well here's a leaf I saved ;)

<3 Lex

Just a dab of motivational inspiration.

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Some days are brighter than others, other days, we need a reminder of the bright side of life.

So this is a post filled with motivational quotes and inspiring images.

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For the days we listen to all the negative comments we've been told throughout our life.

"All your life you are told the things you cannot do. All your life they will say you're not good enough or strong enough or talented enough; they will say you're the wrong height or the wrong weight or the wrong type to play this or be this or achieve this. THEY WILL TELL YOU NO, a thousand times no, until all the no's become meaningless. All your life they will tell you no, quite firmly and very quickly.
AND YOU WILL TELL THEM YES."  -Anon.

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For the times we are paralyzed by fear.


You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, "I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along." . . . You must do the thing you think you cannot do.
-Anon. 

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There is goodness in the bad.


"Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant."   -Horace

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A reminder to not let our downfalls get the best of us.


Growing up I had a horrible speech impediment. I stuttered to where I couldn't even talk in class. I couldn't even give one-word answers because I would stutter, which in turn made me mad. I fought a lot and I stayed in trouble a lot. I never had someone come in and say, 'We want to have you see a speech therapist to help you'. I was too poor. People that live on the borderline of poverty do not get charity because it does not go that far down the line. I wish I had someone to help me, but it never happened. I did it myself. I still get stuck on a word sometimes, but I don't let it bother me. When I go home, people say, 'Man, it would take you 10 minutes to say a sentence when you were young, and now you're traveling around the country, speaking to corporations and thousands of people. How...did you do it?'"  -Bo Jackson

For the times we're afraid to fail.

"A person who doubts himself is like a man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms agains himself. He makes his failure certain by himself being the first person to be convinced of it."   -Alexander Dumas  

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To remember to be yourself...at ALL times.


If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man flattened by conformity stays down for good.

-Thomas J. Watson

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All of these quotes and pictures I put up, not just for you all, but for myself as well. We all need to be reminded of these things. It's so easy for us to let negative views invade our mind allowing fear to paralyze us and stop us from living. Thoughts that stop us from realizing we are beautiful. Ideas of what is beautiful or talent that stop us from standing up to be different and realize different is beautiful & causes intrigue. Our fears of what others might think or say hinder movement. It is when we stand up that our differences amount to something beautiful. When fear no longer has a grasp! When we are no longer tied down by the unreal! I so often need to be reminded, it's okay not to be perfect, it's okay to make mistakes, it's okay, I'm not made like everyone else...and I want any of you who have, are, or ever will struggling with these same thoughts to be reminded of the truth. To leave this post a little more inspired.

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<3 Lex

Introducing..Mr. Husband :D (video)

So although I am not giving my hubby a formal introduction, I thought this video would give you a little insight into his wonderful, hilarious, personality :D After he saw me do a tag video on 40 expressions he wanted to try it out himself.I'll post both up..but his is definitely my favorite :D






I know it seems like the dumbest thing to do, but it's actually quite fun and challenging..doing 40 different expressions is kind of tough! but..guess what! YOU'RE ALL TAGGED :D
Can't wait to see your video on 40 expressions!!

Here's the list of expressions:
1.Happy
2.Sad
3.Scared
4.Stressed
5.Shy
6.Shocked
7.Innocent
8.Unattractive
9.Asian pose
10.Sarcastic
11.In love
12.Huffy
13.Threatening
14.Typical teenager
15.Annoyed
16.Insulted
17.Lost
18.Pissed off
19.Flirty
20.Tired
21.Bitchy
22.Listening to music
23.Aggravated by a fly
24.Im watching you pose
25.Evil
26.Anxious
27.Smart
28.Crying
29.Checking someone out
30.Outcast
31.Bored
32.Daydreaming
33.Refreshed
34.Cold
35.Hot
36.Fake
37.Excited
38.Falling asleep
39.Confused
40.Winking


Comment or Email me a link to your video :D

<3Lex

Goodbye 2009, HELLO 2010!

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2009, I'll miss the good memories you left behind for me, such as you are the year I married my hunk of a hubby. The year we went to Costa Rica and bottlefed baby racoons, the year got to finally not have to say goodbye. The year I gained a new family. With a lot of these happy memories though, you've brought a long some heartache haven't you? Oh yes..This was the year I hit rock bottom, but you know what 2009, I thank you for those memories, I thank you because throughout the hardships, throughout my weakest point, I learned to stop running from God. I learned I'm not strong and that's okay! I learned it's okay to depend on the one who is Greater!

2010, I have a lot of expectations for you, don't worry, I don't think they're too far out of reach..and yes..I know my effort is the main emphasis on these changes, I'm just letting you know.
This year, is the year I want to be the closest to God, the year I allow Him to change me and make me the person I was created to be. I want His love to pour out of me onto others. This year...I'm going to work to be the best wife, but I know I can't do that without God, so I'm going to allow Him to show me how! I want to be a resting place for my husband, his support system! Also, I wouuld like to lose weight and tone up :D of course, I'm sure 2010, that you have many of those requests already!
hmm..These are the main I am thinking, but I have mini goals set up as well..I'll keep you updated on those! 2010, I'm really excited to see how you'll turn out!

I'm really excited for 2010! I feel a change is coming! A fresh start! I really hope 2010 is an amazing year for all of us! Again..2010 can't offer more than we are willing to put in, so let's put our hearts into it!

Happy New Year beautifuls!
<3 Lex

I<3 Giveaways!!

Okay so Sandy from Filled with Wanderlust is having a giveaway, and honestly the gifts are amazing!

Here's a visual:

 

to be honest...I really hope it's me because..well look at these beauties! They're just soooo amazing!

but..I will definitely be happy for any girl who wins them! They are definitely lucky!!

So I suggest you all to go over to her page and enter the contest!!

Goodluck to all you lovely ladies!

<3Lex

the smallest things fill my heart with gladness

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What I'm about to write might sound crazy to a few of you, of course at first, I thought I might be crazy too, that is until today.

About a few weeks ago I just began to feel so alone and sad and I found myself crying out to God, tears rolling down my cheeks, my heart feeling empty and I told Him how alone and sad I felt. That I knew He loved me, but if He could just give me signs, that I needed something tangible. I don't know if any of you have felt this way, that you just desperately needed to feel that love, but I was. Since that day, I have found hearts everywhere. I found one in my salad, on top of the rice vinegar bottle (a little stain had formed into the shape of a heart), walking towards our place I found a dried up leaf in the perfect shape of a heart and I took it home with me. Sure these are all small things, but it is the smallest things that fill my heart with gladness. That small heart shaped item, made me smile, I felt as though I was being romanced by a God who loves me sooo much, he surprises me with the smallest things to let me know I am loved, and that He is there. At first I thought, maybe it's just coincidence, still holding on to the hope that it was from God, but I can't doubt anymore. There's been too many since my prayers, so many even Alex has mentioned I've been finding a lot of heart things lately and all I could do is smile and say, yes, because God loves me.

Today Alex brought me the Asian chicken from Wendys, and there in the corner underneath all the other little chicken pieces, was a heart shaped chicken!

No matter what you're going through or how you feel, God is there, waiting for you to come to Him.
Waiting for you to accept how much He loves you, waiting to show you, even in the smallest details!


Just want to share some adorable heart pictures with you since we're on the topic :D

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Whenever you're feeling unloved...know it's not true, cause there is a God who loves you greatly!
<3Lex

Christmas, Piercings, & Awards <3

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Well no, that's not my kitty but I did think it was a darn cute picture ;)

I haven't posted in a bit and I know Christmas is over but I just want to share with you all the Christmasy things that went on :D

In the month of November is when my Christmas shopping began. The ladies got beautiful gifts from etsy.com and the men got gifts from Bass Pro Shop all except for the hubby. His gift brought the most complication, but it all worked out at the end. I really hope he enjoys his Wacom Intuos 3 Tablet and thanks to the UPS man for helping me out ;). ps. hubby's gift didn't get in until December 24th.

 

I wanted to make my own Christmas wreath this year so this is how it began, with some different colored yarn.

 

Umm, disaster maybe? I had no idea how to decorate this wreath. All I knew was that I had buttons, yarn, felt, and the two birds I had sewed the weekend before at the ranch. And don't ask about that little tree..I thought it would be cute..but I cut it retarded, figured maybe it could be a really weird cute tree and then hung it with white thread...ehh..well, for the first time and not having any instructions I was like, okay, I'll let this one pass, I'll have to definitely plan for next years ;).

 

After we picked out our very first Christmas tree together, and really, my first real Christmas tree since I was little, we went home let it sit for a few days then went ornament shopping! Here's some of our special faves :)

 

It's kind of blurry but it's a handheld video game with a sign that says super gamer. I thought it fit him!

 

                                                    I thought this was cute, it's a little wisk

 

And since the hubbs loves drums we got him this perfect ornament to match.

  

This was our first attempt at the Christmas tree. Now it's in a better location, more lights and the ornaments are better situated, all thanks to Edilma.

I received some beautiful Christmas cards from some very special ladies! 

 

This came inside of Grace's Christmas card! She definitely made me smile! Thank you Grace!

 

 Can you believe Lauren made these earrings?!!!  They are absolutely beautiful! Thank you soo much Lauren!! You are so talented!

 

Elizabeth drew these wonderful animations for me on her Christmas card! Thank you I loved them!

Thank you guys soo much for your beautiful cards and wonderful words!!

 

I made some rumballs, a family tradition, and just because I got married, my husband wasn't going to let me get away with not making them this year! They are uber yummy :D

OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS

Christmas morning we were both super tired from the previous night, but yet super excited to open our presents and see what we got each other! So we went out to the living room and he had me open my presents first!  He got me this GINORMOUS purse, he said it was so I can fit all of my stuff inside, my purses usually turn into a mary poppins bag, so this really was a great gift! He's so thoughtful. He got me a 53 piece baking set, a spatula, the turning table, and the lise watier concealer I have been wanting!! Then it was his turn! I got him a T-shirt, 2 flannel nice shirts, an inflatable punching bag, this workout bands you put onto a door, and...A Wacom Intuos 3 Tablet for his designing :D

After gift opening we went back to bed, then I read Luke 2, the story of Jesus birth, the meaning of Christmas. It's amazing that He took the lowest of all places to be born. Humbling himself for us.

We then celebrated Christmas at my moms. His parents and siblings went over we had a breakfast brunch filled with yummy food and lots of family love!

Our family with our great grandparents in the middle.. This was just their side :D

  

My second parents and siblings

                                                            Hubby with my Pops :D

After we went to go see the Christmas Carol in 3D which to our surprise wasn't in the theatre anymore!! WHAT DO YOU MEAN?! IT'S CHRISTMAS AND IT'S A CHRISTMAS MOVIE!!
Go figure! Instead we went to blockbuster and bought Up, Gran Turino, Dark Knight, and the Christmas Classics. We definitely were entertained all cuddled up!

 

only thing missing, was..

I don't know where one of my favorite movies went..but it vanished in my own house! >_<

The day after Christmas my hubby took me to get my last Christmas gift!!

It definitely didn't hurt like I thought it would, honestly, pulling out a nose hair hurts ten times worse. but maybe that's just my personal opinion. It's really weird to see yourself with something on your face at first. My first reaction was like oh no. I don't think I like where it's at, I thought it should be farther back, but then again, I don't know these things. After a while I've grown to get more used to it and like it more and more each time :D Thank you hunny bunns!

Last but not least, Emily Anne awarded me with an award! Thank you so much Emily Anne for even thinking of me! You are adorable!!

Name an author you love: Karen Rivers, only because she's the writer of my favorite book :D


Name an author you hate- hmm.. can't think of one.


The book you love- Reedeming Love, hands down my favorite! 

What always moves to you, or what makes you feel excited? 
shooting stars, animals, kids, something sweet and just because from alex, love: in any form. 

                                                     Something I hate: the news. 

I must pass this on to  7 blogs now so here you go:


Sandy from Filled with Wanderlust
Danielle from Sometimes Sweet 
Grace 
Laura from Violet Bella's World 
Caitlin from The August One 
Naka's Net 
Bianca from Goodnight Little Spoon 

Thank you guys for reading or at least looking at the pictures :D Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!! 


<3Lex 

  

An Open Heart Video.<3your friend

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Hello ladies,

well this post is kind of scary for me to put up. I guess I'm really not the best at being vulnerable. It's been within the past year that I've learned how to, but still, it terrifies me. Anyone who read this previous post would know how I feel about vulnerability. As well, it's  a lot easier for me to express myself in writing then with words, ever since I was a little girl, I used to leave little notes for my dad, but expressing myself verbally, I would find myself mumbling, stuttering, and messing up everything I intended to say. Yet, I feel I need to share this with you guys, no matter what may come of it. Some of the things I speak about in the videos, I have written about, so it may sound familiar, but here's my heart, open for you all, open for anyone who needed to hear it.







Please know you always have a friend in me.
<3Lex

Strawberry Christamsy Cupcakes!

Today has been a rather lazy day where I have spent all day in bed! No seriously, ALL day in bed, with Bangledash, my kitty, of course, since hubby is at work. I only got up to say hello to hubby and sit with him while he played some video games, made lunch, and then..I was back in bed.  Finally, at 7pm, a rush of motivation hit me...
CUPCAKES!!
Yes of course I have a cabinet full of cupcake supplies! I rushed to the kitchen and made some strawberry cupcakes! A little pinkness to spruce it up and make it all happy.
And well, since Christmas is coming up rather quickly, I decided to decorate them Christmasy of course. (I'm sure Christmasy isn't a word, but  um, well it is now!

                                                Strawberry cupcakes are very yummy!

Santa, things are going to be a little different this year. Well, I know you usually get cookies, but umm...this year, we're upgrading you with some cupcakes. Ps. hope you enjoy your new beard ;)

                                              A christmas tree atop a snowy mountain

 

Just a reminder to smile.

 

We're alive & have so many reasons to smile. So smile & pass it along to a family, friend, or stranger!

Merry Christmasy Time Loves!

<3Lex

OMG....Have you heard?!! A Giveaway!!

Hello lovelies! Just wanted to inform you that Violet Bella is having an AMAZING holiday giveaway!!!!! And who doesn't like giveaways..beautiful gifts for free!? gifts?! Really?! Winning!?!!
YES! you can dance with excitement now!

Do yourself a favor and HEAD ON OVER TO HER WORLD!!

http://violetbellasworld.blogspot.com/2009/12/holiday-giveaway.html

oh my lovelies!

Yipee!! Another award! Given to me by Rasha pronounced Ray-sha, whose blog I honestly can't stop stalking!! I think I've read through every last post and I can't get enough of her!! I really can't..if you look through her blog I think I've commented on almost everything! She's an amazing writer, who keeps me captivated the whole time! I definitely think she should follow that dream!

Okay first, my apologies, I haven't really understood this whole award thing, that is until reading the rules on Rasha's Blog on how this is exactly done and that you should contact the people you awarded! Woops! Sorry for those I have not contacted before! I'm just a noob!

Ok so the award this beautiful lady gave me is...

EEE!! Pretty Sweet!! Thank you Rasha! :D I absolutely love you!

So now, I must forward this to some bloggers whom I think have pretty Glamorous blogs. Okay, I can't keep giving to the same people, but please know I'd give it to you ten times fold if I could because I just love your blogs! But I also love these new ones and think their blogs are uber glammy!

Okay, so I narrowed it down to 10 and they are not listed in any particular order.
You should all go check these lovely bloggers out!

<3Kate Lunacy, Beautiful Lunacy is 18 living in Germany with an amazing eye for fashion, design, and everything beautiful. The words underneath each picture are heartfelt and dreamy.

Just a visual example of picture on her blog.

<3Alexz, Bird Trouble is so stinking CREATIVE! She has the cutest stuff in her store! Wish I had enough money to buy one of each!

<3 Biscuit is simply an adorable fun loving wrapped in cuteness kinda girl who is currently sporting hot pink hair! The funnest part is she takes me everywhere she goes!! well..in her blog..of course :D

<3 Cris, Hello Sunshine is absolutely amazing and beautiful and opens up her heart to her readers! I'm so glad I've gotten to know this amazing girl! The beauty of it all is that she is 16! With a great future ahead of her! Thanks for letting me be a part of your life now Cris <3

<3 Cassie, Honeybunny in Wonderland I love scrolling through her page! It's Cassie's version of a real life Alice in Wonderland and I honestly can't get enough of her outfits..I secretly wish to raid her closet! I just want it all!! ok..let me calm down from all the excitement! I really do love just scrolling through Cassie's blog! It's like fiction meets real life!

<3I love you to the moon I really can't resist her adorableness! She looks like such a sweetheart and I really enjoy reading her posts and seeing those beautiful creative ornaments her sis and her painted!

I mean really...can you resist that adorableness?!

<3Jamie, Inspired Mess what a rolemodel this woman! She is just so full of life despite everything she's had to face in her life!! She is an overcomer! A source of creative beauty! I really do hope to be like her someday!! Jamie, you are an amazing woman!!!!!!!!!!

<3Mermaid in a Manhole is a beautiful person, in and out, with a heart that was made to lift others up through her uplifting advice. Her posts pierce through your heart, and you leave her blog a better person then when you came in.  Thank you Mermaid!

<3Miss Indie umm..please. Have you seen this woman's stuff?!!! Do I really need to explain why I wanted to give her this award?! She is FREAKING AMAZING!!! PURE TALENT! PURE CREATIVENESS. I'm sure....her picture has to be right next to creative in the dictionary! <-cheesy line..but it really should!

Last but not least...

<3Strawberry Koi I found this girl on youtube actually and OMG! She is a pure vintage beauty filled with vintage love!!! My goodness, really, I'm sure you guys probably know about her but if not...GO NOW!!

Thank you again Rasha for passing this to me and I recommend you all to go check out these lovely ladies!

Have a WONDERFUL weekend filled with LOVE!

<3Lex

The Song that Sings your Hearts Tale

What does the title even mean?
Each of us has a story in our hearts. We carry it within us and even hold it deep inside so no one else can read it. The thing is, a song will always find you. The song with words that match your hearts tale.
There is a song that knows my story well. It's as though our hearts are connected and it sings the words within my heart, my very thoughts that flow along the melody.
So I will share the song that sings my hearts tale.

Click here to listen to Have Mercy On Me by JJ Heller.

Here are the lyrics as well:

I’m tired of being afraid
I’m wondering how I got this way
I’m trying to remember what life was like before
Panic moved in without even knocking on the door

Have mercy on me
I’m not who I used to be
Have mercy on me
Jesus, please

I’ve been praying and asking you to take it all away
You never do exactly what I say
You see me from the outside, a lover looking in
But all I see is danger moving underneath my skin


Have mercy on me
I’m not who I used to be
Have mercy on me
Jesus, please

I know it’s not because I don’t love you enough
It’s not because I’m weak, it’s how you choose to speak to me

I love your blog Award

So Lauren from the little things we do made up this cool award and somehow I was one of the 11 awarded.  If you guys haven't gone to her blog, you really should! She is the absolute sweetest cutest girl!

Here are some of the blogs that I absolutely love and must  get my daily fix of!

Stacy & Geoff Lang @ underaged and engaged are just simply the cutest most funniest couple! They are actually married now with a itty bitty baby on the way! Their blog invites you to all their little adventures with silly pics and videos! Honestly, stop by, you won't regret it!

 Laura from Violet Bella I know I awarded her before but I honestly cannot get enough of all her inspiring photography! They are breathtaking and her jewelry is beautiful! Not only is she uber talented and beautiful, but she has the most beautiful heart!!

Bri from During Winter not only is she an amazing friend but she has a heart that follows after God! She is full of inspiration and insight, and might I add, she sings AMAZING! Go listen to her music! as well, she is a great cupcake baker and always knows how to make you smile. :D Yay for smiling!

Jacque always knows how to put a smile on my face. Her blog is filled with joy and quirkyness. You can't help but love her.

Grace  oh my! Where do I even begin with this girl? She is a talented photographer, who loves to bake, is absolutely a classic beauty with such a sweet heart and love for her boyfriend. So many adorable pictures in there. Although I've never met her, I'm glad to call her my friend :D

Katie is super sweet and leaves me the most encouraging comments!I love visiting her blog, it's dreamy and she has the cutest pictures of all the exciting things going on in her life! Plus a really cute store!

Katie @ Skunkboy Creatures this woman is a source of crafty inspiration! I can't get enough of her pictures of all her little creations, her family adventures, and new hair and clothes! She is an essence of cuteness!

Silvia, the Uniqorn is from Germany and she is soo sweet! can you tell I can't get enough of sweet people? She is a lover of beauty & fashion & family! She has super fun pictures! Thank you for all your comments my love, you always put a smile on my face when I read them. I love that you're empathetic and caring!

Jaelynn, pardon my french always has the cutest self portraits followed by an invite into her mind or day. Her thrifting adventures make me wish I could go with her! I love reading her blog and being part of her little world, even if for that moment!

Kandee Johnson is one of the most amazing makeup artists I have ever seen! She transforms from princess Jasmine, to Snow White, to Michael Jackson, to an Oompa Loompa! Not only is she extremely talented with makeup but she has a heart of gold and is a fellow Jesus Lover. She is an example of someone who has been through hard times and survived and followed her dreams!! Check out her youtube channel too!

Caitlin, The August One this girl is an awesome christmas decorator. She is the type of person you probably can't help but laugh when you're around, she's not afraid to be silly and I love that about her. And no matter how many faces she puts, she still manages to look adorable!

My list can honestly go on because there are so many inspiring amazing blogs that I love to read but I'm keeping it to 11. All the blogs I follow have something different and intriguing about them and would recommend them :D

Thanks guys for reading and thanks for being a source of inspiration!

<3 Lex

my heart is broken but it is mendable.

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This past week has been a hard week for me filled with heartache, sadness, lack of motivation, and tears.
I haven't really been able to write much because, well, my point of writing to you all is to encourage, not to drag any of you down. I feel as though I must share this though. This is for anyone who is feeling this way at this moment.

I shared with my mom the other day how I felt the depression was finding it's way back. Each day a little more sadness had been added and it was getting harder to fight off. Motivation had fleeted from me which made it harder each day to force myself to do something, keep myself afloat. Once again, I just wanted to hide from the world in my little cave. There's an uncomfortableness I feel when I'm around people I know when I'm at this state because I fear they can see right through me, see that my heart is aching, see my weakness. At that same moment, I don't have the energy to fake a smile, so instead, I disconnect myself from the world as though there's no existence.

My mom is the greatest though, she never looks down or judges me, instead gives me words of comfort, encouragement, and always sets my eyes on where they should be, without negating my feelings.
Last week she told me to check out a teaching by Jon Courson, called, The "Defacto" savior. Of course, me being stubborn and feeling "I didn't have time" I put it off...until today...until the moment I felt desperate.

These questions came up while listening...I ask you to write these down and answer them when you have some time to yourself. Maybe you'll learn something about yourself..I know I did.

1. Who or what am I serving? - we all serve something...
2. Who is my "De Facto" (Infact) savior? - What does this mean? (See question 3).
   
3. Who or what do I turn to when I'm depressed? Anxious? Worried? Afraid? Despaired?
4. What is the first thing you grab?? whether the remote control, video games, computer, food? alcohol? drugs? sex? God?
   

Whatever you Answer to 3 and 4 are your "DeFacto" saviors.

My "De Facto" savior has been video games (WOW) I used it as a place of escape from reality, a place I didn't have to think about any worries or pain. I realized this and gave it up..but I did not realize until now...I had others.

My computer...When I'm depressed, I run straight to my computer. Looking for a source of happiness out there whether in a blog, video, or pictures..internally I cry out DISTRACT ME! SAVE ME! HELP ME!

Food...I either eat a lot or don't eat at all when I'm down..hoping somehow I'll eat away my pain which only causes more pain when I look in the mirror...such a conundrum.

Bed....I just lay in bed...thinking...or wanting to sleep so I can sleep through it all. A refuge of escape.

Alex...(my husband) When I'm down I expect that he will help me and get me out of this depression, but that is too much responsibility to put on one person. He is human, how can I put that kind of pressure on him, when the ONLY one who can truly comfort me is God.

There's a story in 2 Chronicles 16:12, if you don't have a bible just click 2 Chronicles 16 
, this story is about a man named Asa who loved God and he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord.  As time went on he got a disease on his feet (for us this may be, depression, financial problems, relationship problems, school, physical issues)and in this time Asa did not seek out God but instead the physicians.
This isn't saying Dr.s are bad, but who or what do we run to first at the sight of a problem!?

He didn't ask, "Lord help me! What do you want from me? What can I do for you?"

and honestly, I haven't either. I have ran to everything else but God. Sure I've prayed, but I have not sought out God. I have not poured out my heart to God. (and then I wonder how I've gotten this way).

Instead of pouring out to God I have been more like these guys in Judges 10:

¹¹The LORD said to the sons of Israel, "Did I not deliver you from the Egyptians, the Amorites, the sons of Ammon, and the Philistines?
 ¹²"Also when the Sidonians, the Amalekites and the Maonites oppressed you, you cried out to Me, and I delivered you from their hands.
 ¹³"Yet you have forsaken Me and served other gods; therefore I will no longer deliver you.
 ¹⁴"Go and cry out to the gods which you have chosen; let them deliver you in the time of your distress."

God has delivered me from SOOOOO much throughout my life, and yet, I have forsaken him and served objects, these little "gods", such as my computer, music, myself, my husband, video games, anything and everything, asking them to help me, to give me instant relief,but I have not sought out my God.  When nothing else can be my "De Facto" Infact Savior!

God's heart breaks for us, who else's really would?

Who or what are you serving? Who or what is your "De Facto" Savior?

I feel so ashamed, that all along, my Savior has been here, stretching out His hand to help me, and I've pushed it away, saying, "these things" will save me.

If you guys would like to listen to it you can go here ->http://www.joncourson.com/teaching/teachingsplay.asp?teaching=T453

Hope you guys enjoy, don't put it off like I did.

<3 Lex

"I love Me" Award

I felt really honored when I receieved this award from Caitlin from The August One. It's kind of ironic to receive this but thank you! You guys have to go check out Caitlin's blog, she is a very beautiful, funny, intelligent, fashionable sweetheart!

So with this award I must list 10 things I love about myself. Anyone who knows me, knows this is a toughy for me, but here it goes...

1. I love that I'm a kid at heart.

2. I love that I still gasp at a shooting star.

3. I love how I can see past someone's smile and into their heart.

4. I love that I was able to gain wild deers trust and have them eating out of my hand and following me around. (does this count)

5. I love that I can relate to people, from little kids to old age.

6. I love that I'm approachable. Always wanted people to know I am here for them.

7. I love that I can keep secrets & gain others trust.

8. I love that I can bake :D

9. I love that my ears are teeny

10. I love my beauty mark that is shaped like a heart.

I present this award to:

Laura

Lauren

Anna

Bri

Twilight Vampire Makeup Tutorial

So doing a vampire look has been on my mind lately and since I had nothing to do yesterday I decided it was a perfect time to do it!  In the video you can also compare my natural eye versus the Solotica Hidrocor Ice. :D

Hope you guys enjoy the video :D

As well, since I had so much time, I did what us silly girls do, and play dress up..lol
I've always wondered what a drawn in mole would look like so.....

Just a bunch of sillyness really..hope it's somewhat entertaining

<3Lex

Operation Beautiful

So while reading a blog I really enjoy, http://www.mermaidinamanhole.com/,
I found something that is so completely amazing!

So many of us girls struggle with our self-image, constantly wanting to strive to be beautiful.
I am a guilty party, past words haunt me when I look in the mirror, and often I feel as though I've lost all reality. This is why I am so thankful for Caitlin who has created this amazing project!

Operation Beautiful

What is Operation Beautiful?
Here is a quote from Caitlin herself, " I began Operation Beautiful because I am dedicated to ending “Fat Talk” in woman and encouraging a positive body image.  I truly believe that your beauty comes from the inside, and your unique qualities that make you YOU should be valued and celebrated. "

I don't know about you, but this motivates me to write encouraging post its and put them up. It's these little things that make you smile when you were almost ready to cry.

Caitlin, I thank you for starting this!
and the rest of you readers, I hope you go visit her site and lets spread OPERATION BEAUTIFUL!!!!

<3 Lex

Wedding Series #3

Well, after the getting ready and ceremony, I guess this means we're at the reception.

People were greeted in the front with these lovely nameplates. After seeing them in one of my favorite wedding magazine, southern weddings, my mommy and mother in law made them and blessed me with them. As well, since my hubby and I are World of Warcraft fans, we decided to name the tables after different worlds in WOW, only the pretty names of course. <3

Blue and Green are Alex's favorite color so I wanted to incorporate that into the theme.

Since Alex is a MAJOR music lover, I wanted him to pick the song for our first dance, I swear he is the best song picker ever, we danced to This is the First Day of My Life by Bright Eyes.

First time I saw this pictures it brought tears to my eyes. Just the look on my dads face says so much. I picked out our perfect Father Daughter song, There Goes My Life by Kenny Chesney.

Alex and his mom, Susana, danced to Josh Groban's, You Raise Me Up.

                                       Our flower girl, Sophia, went to go take Susana a tissue <3

                                          After the best man and maid of honor speech

The birds on top of the cake holds a sentimental value. When Alex's grandfather was alive, he would buy his wife, Alex's grandma gifts with birds and called each other the love birds. Before our wedding, his grandmother gave us this musical bird as a gift, so we decided to put it as our cake toppers. <3

                                                            The original cake toppers

The end <3

PS. If you're interested in hearing the songs, here ya go:
First Day of My Life:


There Goes My Life:


You Raise Me Up

Wedding Series #2

Well, the previous post was the getting ready so I guess our next series would be ceremony.
I think with all the pictures you see why I'm breaking it up into different posts. Sorry didn't know which to pick out. I really do love my photographer.

On the way to the ceremony my dad was all cute with me. He kept fixing the bottom of my dress and asking me if I was nervous, which honestly, it felt like it was all pretend, I wasn't nervous, just excited. It's weird how unreal it felt. He even almost gave me  the whole "speech" but before things could get awkward I was like, it's okay, mom already talked to me about everything. Phew. Thanks mom for saving me from that awkward moment. When we pulled up my main concern was that Alex wouldn't see me. I'm very old fashioned in that sense and a hopeless romantic I must say. My dad was so good at making sure that Alex wouldn't as well as making sure I was fine. It really meant so much to me. Thanks dad! 

 

Pulling up to the church.  Yay! The moment has come!!

My daddy and I

 

This picture just makes me want to say...OMG SHOES!

While I was here, Alex was here...

I'm a sucker for that smile.

My rolemodels: My great-grandparents. Still in love as ever. <3

Waiting behind the curtains was where my heart felt like it was going to fly out. My stomach got all these crazy butterflies and this burning sensation! He was right there, at the other end of that curtain!  Mind you, at this point I was super scared he'd see me...but my daddy's the best and hid me behind him :D

Alex & Susana (his mommy)

I asked the photographer to place take a picture of his face as I walked down, that it was extremely important to me. Alex says he could barely breath. <3

My daddy giving me away. I love that they captured these expressions.

 

The way he looked at me, breathtaking.

 

Our mommies lighting up the communion candles

 

A visual of our union

Thats his daddy that married us!! He was the best!

The reason why we're laughing here is cause Alex thought his dad was going to say, "You may now kiss the bride" but instead he said, "lets pray"...Alex's reaction was priceless, PRAY?! lol we were dying to share that kiss.

 

Yay, finally!

 

Our fairytale came true.

Wedding Series #1

Well since so many of you enjoyed the engagement pictures I decided I'll share some of my favorite wedding photos with you, but since they're so many, I'm going to do it in parts. Today I shall share with you the getting ready.

To me, the getting ready was the most nervewrecking part. Why you ask? Well because to me, out of everything in the wedding, the most important part was how he would look at me. My favorite part of the wedding is not just looking at the bride, but the grooms expression when he sees the woman he is going to spend the rest of his life with all dressed up, walking towards him, ready to share a lifetime together. That part simply takes my breath away. Needless to say, since it's my favorite part, I wanted him to be blown away the moment he saw me, I didn't care what anyone else thought other than that man standing at the alter.

I must admit I did cry in the morning because I saw my face that morning. I felt gross, pale, racoon eyes, my hair was a mess! Thank God for my great makeup artist, Amy Palma and my wonderful hairdresser, Jen.

Another important part of the wedding to me was the photography. Over details and the rest, the photographs are the one thing you get to take with you from that wedding day. It's what tells the story of that day to your children and your grandchildren, and that to me, means the world.  I couldn't have found one better, thank you Manolo.

Ok, so I now invite you to get ready with me:

 

My mommy putting my earrings on <3 This was a picture that was really important to her and I'm glad it was. Don't know what I would have done without her!

My sis helping me put on my shoes. I'm a sucker for colorful wedding shoes.

My mommy putting on the garter for me.

Dress shots:

 

With my maid of honor (sister in blue) and bridesmaid (sister in law in green) or as the photographer called them, Jenny green & Jenny Blue.

 

 

The photographer threw some in of my hubby for free cause he knew I really wanted them. Thanks!

My hubby and his best man (his brother on the right) and his groomsmen (my cousin on the left).

                                                            Breathtakingly Handsome

                                                        White converse FTW!


I hope you guys enjoyed this series, come back tomorrow for the Ceremony! <3

<3Lex

Engagement Pictures Bombardment!!!

So I was going to post a "deep" post kind of just letting you guys in on some
stuff, but I don't really think now's the time. ::Geesh Lex, why so serious?::

Eh..I've had a lot of serious thoughts in my head I guess.

INSTEAD of that though I thought I'd share with you some of our engagement  pictures! yipee!!

I was going to show you wedding ones too...but that'll have to be another post.
I must apologize for the amount of pictures you are about to see!

I love this green dress, i got it at Ross for like $10. One of my faves! I love cheap buys!

I couldn't help but put this one, the way he looked at me in this one just makes me melt.

Our parents favorite pictures. Framed proudly in their homes <3

O0o0 A leg pop! Like in Princess Diaries!

                                               I had to share this amazing wall with you!

         Great photographers find beauty in the most unsual places, but it is where art is created.

  Couldn't figure out which was more romantic, so I put both :D

 

He worked with the jeweler to design this ring for me. It has a unique vintagey feel which I love. He told me he wanted to give me a ring no one else had. He said it sweeter, I just forgot the words exactly :\ hmmph. What you can't see is underneath the heart part, on the band are three rubies. One representing him, the other representing me, and the middle ruby representing God. <3

 

The photographer gave him an old vintage camera and Alex pretend to take pics of me. It was fun but kinda weird having passerbyers.

 

Well I hope you guys didn't mind the bombardment! Just sharing a little piece of our love with you all!

Geez it's almost 2am..and then I wonder how I get those darn coonie eyes!

Goodnight my friendies!

<3 Lex

Violet Bella: I thank you

Since it's Christmas time we're all running around getting gifts. I purchased these beautiful earrings from Violet Bella for someone special!  The Violet Bella store is filled with gorgeous masterpiece's, but since christmas time means an even tighter budget, we only have enough to afford for others so buying one for myself would be out of the question.

I was so excited when the package came in the mail today!  I was so excited to see them!

I opened it up and inside was.....
A pretty wrapped package inside a plastic covering, very protected :D

I promise it was pretty before I opened it up to see the goody inside! I'm just not a very good putter back together type of person, but I wanted you to get the main idea. So I TRIED to put it back. fail.0_o

 

I'm not the best photographer and I didn't have good lighting, but you can go to Laura's etsy shop to get a better idea. www.violetbella.etsy.com

I fell in love! Wish I could keep them, but at least I know the receiver will be strutting around in these beauties!

So I thought that was the only thing that would be in there, but Laura (owner of Violet Bella)

is the biggest sweetheart and included an awesome card. I'm not showing what was written because I like keeping special things like that personal but honestly I was having a pretty blah day today and that card and gift made me all giddy and happy! She definitely made my day!

I will show you the outside of the card and the little drawing she made me! The fact that she took that little extra time out really meant a lot. Thanks so much Laura!

And if that wasn't enough, there was another little bag wrapped gorgeously!! Marked .free gift. in an adorable heart! ::gasp:: no way, really?! the excitement rushed all over and a smile emerged! I was a little kid all over again dying to open up their christmas present. I love feeling like a little kid. ^_^

I was in love!! I am going to be posting new pics with them on and in better lighting so you girls can get a better view! But they are adorable & I was dying to show them to you all! My husband was amazed at both these earrings and you know guys usually don't comment much on jewelry and the sort, so you know they must be good!

Laura, Thank you so incredibly much! You really have no idea how much it meant to me and how it changed my day! You are beautiful, outwardly & inwardly! I'm so glad I got the privilege of meeting you!

Girls, if you're looking for the perfect Christmas gift for those special people in your lives or even want to spoil yourself to some, Violet Bella is filled with  beautiful pieces! Not just jewelry either! The things this woman does with her photography is breathtaking! Go take a look! and make sure to visit her blog, it's filled with inspiration and beauty!

www.violetbella.etsy.com

http://violetbellasworld.blogspot.com/

Laura, again, thank you!! I honestly can't thank you enough and you are so incredibly talented my dear!!

<3 Lex

Short & Sweet

So one thing I'm definitely considering for Christmas is a nose ring. Just an itsy bisty teeny weeny nose ring!

Not two, just one really, but I liked the tinyness of this one..and I would like a little sparkly one. What do you think?

Is it a yay or nay??

Pursuing Forgotten Passions

Through out our lives many passions  are birthed and several die away.
When we are young we dream of being mermaids, princesses, first woman president, first woman to land on the moon, a singer, a movie star, someone that impacts the world, leaving their mark behind when they pass.  There is an age when our childhood passions seem to pass away, not for everyone, but for the majority. It's the moment we stop believing in the unimaginable and allow "reality" to sink in, the moment we give in to society, and stop believing in ourselves.
I remember having so many passions and so many dreams!
At the age of 3 I had a passion for singing. Growing up I would spend hours locked away in my room singing along to people like Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera (1st album). I would play over and over until I could hit each note.
I lived to sing. Slowly, after college that passion has died away.  I haven't sang for almost a year now, but it's something I've been thinking about a lot lately. I'm sad that I've lost many of my passions, it feels as though a part of me has died.

Okay so why am I boring you guys with all this, well I guess it's because I want to tell you that I want to find those passions again! And by telling you guys this, I am held accountable.

What passions have you let go of??

I'm kind of embarrassed to put this up here so try not to be too mean, this is a cover of A Fine Frenzy's Almost Lover I did probably 2 or 3 years ago.



What passions have you let go of??
I ask you guys to join me on this journey of finding  a passion we let go of, and encouraging each other to pursue them.

Thanks for reading,
<3
Lex

The Adventures of a Mysterious Creature

Something you might not know about me is I used to love writing. Secretly, I've always wanted to write children's stories. Oftentimes, I would text a handful of friends some random story at the spur of the moment.  I haven't written one in a while and decided I would write one down for you guys. This one has pictures though for you picture book lovers :D
Warning: This story didn't come out all that great cause it was hard to do to these pictures. Normally, my stories are of the unreal :D

Once upon a time there was a beautiful creature that roamed upon the earth. So beautiful was this creature that one could not stare at it too long or their eyesight would begin to fade. The human eye was not made to withstand such magnificent beauty.

What no one saw when they looked upon this beautiful creature was its pain and loneliness. The creature carried a burden within her that no one else could see, no one else could feel.  She learned to live alone. Her heart grew cold and her hope for companionship diminished.

She had grown numb to all her longing desires. Numb to pain. Numb to kindness. A darkness had swallowed her whole. Where had she gone?

L had heard about this creature. It was a tale passed on from generation to generation. L's

curiosity struck him and he sought out on an adventure to find this mysterious creature.

Could it be, this creature really exists? Oh her beauty, the kindness of her soul, how can one help but not stare?

The creature sniffed L out, could this be the companion I've longed for, a friend who can withstand the sight of me?

No, I've given up on such childish dreams!

This beautiful creature, numb and afraid killed the only human who was willing to go blind just to be near her.

But she didn't mind cause there were always cupcakes! <3

Just a bunch of sillyness, but I had these cute pics, was bored, and wanted to make a little story to it :D

Road trip & Family Gatherings=Lovefilledbakinggoods&crafts.

Friday morning we drove up to my parents ranch for some Thanksgiving celebration weekend birthday festivities.

The ride up was quite interesting due to the fact that I think our kitty, Bangledash, had to pee really bad, so she serenaded us with Meows the whole drive up.

Once we arrived the men escaped into the wilderness while us females stayed in the ranch house. There was not a moment of boredom in that house. My grandmother and her sister would argue back and forth causing my mother and I to laugh at it all, and then we were visited by our ranch neighbors! Yippee!

Hannah, who is 11, helped me bake yummy cupcakes and cakes for Mercedes birthday.

She is definitely a cutie and we had the most fun :D

Then we ended up sewing some cute little crafts! I'll have to wait to show you the finished product although I'm not sure whether to make it a phone cover (case) or my first christmas tree ornament!

After, we all just gathered around the dinner table and enjoyed our yummy cuban food!

by the way, did I tell you it was FREEZING at the ranch! :D (pardon my ADD).

The next day my mommy (yes I still say mommy) and I decorated the cake and cupcakes. It began as a disaster since we did not have enough icing and the fondant kept cracking but here is what we got :D Well, at least we tried!

The good thing is Mercedes didn't notice all our mistakes, but the love behind them all.

Loved seeing her face, when she saw how important she was to us all :D

Don't let life have it's way with you.

If we let it, life can take us for a spin. While we're in the center of that tornado we can't even imagine that we'll ever escape. Tossing us around like a ragdoll.While I found myself lost in that place, this video was one of the many things that gave me courage to rise and fight back. Kandee Johnson reminded me so much of the person I once was and the person I wanted to become again.
There are so many hurting people out there and my heart breaks for you because although no one else may understand, your pain is real. I'm hear to tell you, this moment of pain will make you stronger, wiser, more compassionate, and more importantly, you'll be able to help someone else going through the same thing, how else can someone comfort another without ever being in their shoes? If you're at a point in your life that your joy has flown away from you and deserted you, I ask you to watch this and perhaps a bit of joy, encouragement, and motivation will jump right back in and encourage you to LIVE!

First Makeup Tutorial!

Finally! So anyone who watched the retro hair tutorial knows I had one coming (or should have had it up before) but due to ramblings and searching for the proper brushes and makeup..it would have taken FOREVER! so my smart hubby helped me edit the video and sped it up for me. I hope you guys enjoy :D Please remember it's my first! I'm slowly learning what to do and what not to :D

Hope you guys enjoy! any helpful tips would be greatly appreciated!

Much Love,
Lex

Solotica Hirocor Ice Once More!

Hi guys, I've had several people interested in the Solotica Hidrocor Ice so I attempted another video, don't think the quality is all that grand, and I took some pictures. As well, I'm going to try and make a video focused more on eyes, with one contact in and one without. Perhaps it will make the comparison easier :D

so I've got a theory, if you come out ugly while making a funny face, it's okay cause it was your intention ;) (hence why you probably won't see me with normal faces ).

Here's the video. Warning: not very good quality.

Sending some love your way! Happy Thanksgiving to you guys!!

<3 Lex

Thanksgiving Thankfulness and Danke schön's!

There is so much to be thankful for that my list can go on forever! The one thing I am the most thankful for is for having such a gracious God that hasn't given up on me. After all my mistakes, betrayals, and even anger with him He still calls me His daughter. When I haven't wanted to hear from Him, He's laid out messages before me with all the things I've needed to hear. Us girls love being chased. Why else would there be so many cartoons and romantic movies of the guy pursuing the girl or the prince rescuing his princess. We have a God who chases after us even when our hearts are rebellious, who pursues us when we run away. My mind cannot fathom such a wonderful God. I am thankful that He would want someone like me who's made so many mistakes. Often I tell myself I am  not worthy of His love, which I am not, but He loves me anyways! There are not enough words to say how thankful I am to God for that.
I am thankful that I have such an amazing husband and family. My family has been so supportive of me when I went through a really rough patch of depression. They stood by my side and never looked down on me. By family I mean my husband, parents and in-laws. I am so thankful that God has blessed me with such a strong support net. I don't want to get too into this right now, perhaps God will lead me to share a bit about it some other time, but I am so so so thankful for my family! I don't know what I would do without them!

I am thankful for blogs and youtube. Sounds kind of weird but it's true. I was able to watch so many inspiring people on youtube such as Kandee who truly helped me get out of the depression as well. That woman has been through so much in her life but you would never know it unless you heard her story. She is a bundle of joy who emanates God's love and strength. She helped me become stronger and she probably has no idea how much she's impacted me. As well reading people's blogs and stories and joys have just helped me see everything in a whole new light again :D Thank you guys so much!! What you write really does matter, probably more than you know!

I'm thankful for so much like life, a roof over my head, food, clothes, the list can go on.
 I'm thankful for Thanksgiving, it makes you really sit down and think of all the things we take for granted throughout the year and open our eyes to how blessed we truly are.

What are you thankful for this year?

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North Carolina Experience

One thing I must say is that I love mountains, all things old, and cool weather. North Carolina was full of all the above. The people were so friendly I couldn't  help but smile at their kindness and feel all warm inside. We flew into Charlotte, NC and drove to Asheville  which was a super cute artsy town with the prettiest historic looking buildings such as the one below.

Although this building was abandoned and a bit beat up, there was an essence of beauty that called forth.

Even their McDonald's was pretty!! We did not stop to eat here since we have several of these in south Florida. We were curious as to the one's we haven't tried such as Hardee's and Sonic :D

Now the whole point of this trip wasn't about fast food and cute towns but more of a growing experience. We stayed at the Cove in Asheville, North Carolina. Which is Billy Grahams Training Center.

This place is absolutely gorgeous!Surrounded by mountains and gorgeous trails, beautiful buildings filled with history but most of all,  I was surrounded with the most joyful people I have ever met in my life. There were so many people who were completely joyful in serving others with kindness and compassionate love that I couldn't help but be moved and inside have an increasing desire to be like that.
As I walked through the halls of Billy Grahams history I was moved by the love that family had for people and what a legacy that family has left behind that so many people around the world have acknowledged that there is a difference in that man, from presidents to queens and ministers all over the world. Truly God had a special plan for this family, but most importantly, I believe it was their obedience to God.
While walking through the library there were pictures and quotes showing how many people the gospel  had reached out to. Reading several quotes especially on Ruth Graham made me start to think.
I believe there is a yearning in every girl to be beautiful, which is completely fine, but then there is an extreme where you begin to lose who you are because you are so focused on fixing the outside. From diets, to clothes, to hairstyles. Please don't get me wrong, all of these in and of themselves are great, but where is the heart behind all this? Do you find yourselves crying in front of a mirror because you don't feel you're good enough? skinny enough? pretty enough? comparing and finding so many others to be better than you? I know this has been my struggle that I don't see what I really look like anymore and along the way in searching for beauty, a part of me inside has faded behind the scenes.
This weekend I found beauty. No, not the girls in the magazines we constantly compare ourselves too. Not some flashy girl leaving nothing to the imagination. I found true beauty and I wanted to share it with you all. Perhaps, maybe, you'll find it too.

The woman who showed me what it means to be truly beautiful?

Ruth Graham.

There are not enough words I can say to describe this woman other than I pray that someday I can have that same heart and passion after God's own heart and His hurting people. And that at the end of my days my husband can say the same thing about me that Billy Graham spoke of his wife Ruth.

How many men say that about their wives now? Usually at an old age you only hear bitter comments.I don't want to be one of those women who make their husbands lives harder, but rather be a place of refuge. This can only be done with Christ's strengthening.

Ruth has a beauty that isn't just merely an outward presence but a beauty you feel at the core of your heart.

Her husband had to travel often so she left this adorable silly picture in his luggage one day and he carried it everywhere :D It was one of his favorites.

I believe it was God's love shining through them that attracted them to so many people such as Muhammed Ali.

What an example of great love for this day and age.

There is a beauty that radiates through her that is not found in magazines or television, no makeup can portray it. This is the beauty I seek after, the beauty of a love for God and His people. An obedient heart, who impacts anyone in contact.

"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised."

Proverbs 31:30

If you want to know more about them go here:

http://www.billygraham.org/RBG_biography.asp

Fantabulous Giveaway!!!!

So if you head on over to the Dainty Squid's blog (whom by the way she is super adorable! )
you'll see her amazing giveaway. There are 3 winners and of course certain things you have to do to be a winner. Go check it out.
You can either go to her blog through her button link on the right side of my page or copy the link below.

Here are the prizes she's giving away :

They're ALL soooo adorable I have no idea which one I would want more!!!

Go check out The Dainty Squid's Giveaway!

http://daintysquid.blogspot.com/

Stache Sunday

Mmm..I love Sundays! I just get to veg out for the most part and let my creativity run free!!

Today was an eventful day filled with makeup how-to's, retro-ish hair how to's and cupcake deco!!!

I felt somewhat productive.

I got to  think up some new ideas for the Cupcake Bandits. Here's how it went :D

Keypad Love

There's nothing like a yummy cupcake with a tall glass of Milk :D

and here's the quick and easy retro-ish hair style tutorial :D
enjoy, learn & laugh. at me or with me, as long as you're laughing! ;)




I really would love feedback :D tips for improvement are always nice. always something to learn :D


Have a wonderful day/night!!
<3 Lex

Mmm..Old Fashioned Pancakes!

Since today is Saturday I decided to make my hubby some yummy old fashioned homemade pancakes this morning!We both liked it so much I thought I'd share it with you guys. Especially with the holidays coming around these can make for a yummy Christmas breakfast.

Here's what you'll need:

Flour, Milk, Egg, Baking Powder, Salt, Sugar, Oil

First mix into a bowl:

1 cup Flour

1 Tablespoon Sugar

3 Teaspoons Baking Powder

1/2 Teaspoon of Salt

Then add:

1 egg

3/4 cup milk (you can add more depending on your taste)

2 Tablespoons oil

Mix until you get a smooth consistency.

From there I put the batter into a measuring cup making it easier to transport the batter into a pan.

Make sure the pan is semi-hot but not too hot. I put mine in between low and medium, closer to the medium. Remember each stove is different so play around with yours to see which is best.

If you end up burning some don't worry, play around until you get your perfect pancake :) That's just part of the fun!

When you see it start to bubble on one side it is ready to be FLIPPED!

Grab out your butter and syrup and bite into your yummy pancake!

Remember to be creative. There's so much you can do with a pancake whether you want to top with powdered sugar, whip cream, fruits, or even add some nuts to the mixture with some yummy banana toppings!

Have a yummy breakfast!! ( anytime of day)

<3Lex

Vulnerability: Freeing or Frightening?

Vulnerability is a scary thing. Often I read people's blogs and their willingness to be vulnerable is so inspiringly freeing, yet frightening. Once words are said they can never be swallowed back and hidden again, they are no longer mine alone, but an open door for the world to interpret their own.  Is it easier to be  vulnerable in a world full of strangers, where people are close enough to support, but far enough to not do damage? In the hands of friends vulnerability is a beautiful uniter, but in the hands of an enemy vulnerability is our curse. The fear of pouring out my soul and the latter to occur hinders my ability to express. To express fears, hurts, desires, dreams and yet you find me pouring out my thoughts, the very questions I have been struggling with. There is something freeing about expression and sharing, there is a growth and bond that is made. No longer are my thoughts hidden in my heart, weighing down on me, there is a sense of a weight taken off when someone can sit down and write it out and know that someone out there understands. Vulnerability is what has united so many, yet with the same hand, hurt so many. If you knew your inmost hurts and fears were safe to be said out loud, would you be bolder, take off the mask, and know that it's okay to cry? If you knew your most inmost desires wouldn't sound so ridiculous, would you be braver to step out and follow your dream?

Picture source:http://www.flickr.com/photos/nichelleliu/3836930044/

Oh! Thankfulness & Love

Sorry for any of you non-mushiers out there, but with Thanksgiving coming around the corner, I've started thinking of things I am most thankful to God for.My biggest Thanksgiving to God is for giving me an amazing husband! Sure we might be young and dumb at times but he is such a great man who is always there looking out for my best interest, taking care of me whenever I am sick, washes the dishes for me every time I make a huge mess, walks me to the bathroom at 3am when I'm too scared of the dark to go on my own, makes sure I never  get wet when it rains, carries me over puddles and opens my car door. Ladies chivalry is not dead!

To thank my husband for being so amazing, hardworking, and extremely talented I made him a cupcake in tribute to his clothing company, MRCY CLOTH. I didn't do all that great but I wanted to surprise him with something special letting him know I was thinking of him :D

If you guys like what you see check out his site, you can either click the button on the right that says MRCY or go here: www.mrcycloth.bigcartel.com

So baby if you read this I love you and am soooooo thankful for you and everything you do :D


Sorry for all the mushiness I was just in one of those girly, mushy moods.

other cupcakes made today :

For any of you cupcake lovers that want to see more pics check out cupcake bandits blog:

www.cupcakebandits.blogspot.com

Egyptian Magic Cream Review

A few posts ago I told you guys that my wonderful mother had got me this cream that I saw on Bubzbeauty youtube video. I decided to give it a 2 week test before I made a review.

My two weeks are up and I can't tell you guys how much I recommend this product!

My skin before this product was really dry, flaky, and dull. As a girl, it would bring me down because I just felt ugly, and lets face it, we all want to feel beautiful. When applying makeup I still couldn't feel pretty because the little flakes of dry skin would pop out and expose themselves even more.  Funny how the smallest things can affect the way we see ourselves, anyways, it lead me to want to try this product, Egyptian Magic Cream and I couldn't be happier!!!

It's been a little over two weeks since I first tried it, and my skin hasn't looked this good in years!

For the first time in a while my skin feels so smooth! The very first night I tried this on I could feel my skin just absorbing the moisture. I had baby bottom skin the very next morning which made me want to just pet my face all day long!  I had gotten really bad acne before the wedding, I guess stress, but it left me little red scars after :\ Egyptian Magic Cream has helped to reduce those.  My skin feels smooth, fresh, clearer, cleaner, and more vibrant!! I am ecstatic and just want to share the good news with you guys!!

So here's some information on Egyptian Magic Cream:

Egyptian Magic Cream consists of 6 ingredients:

Olive oil, Beeswax, Honey, Pollen, Royal Jelly, and Propolis Extract (which comes from bees )

want to know more about bee propolis go here: http://www.ihealthtree.com/propolis.html

It's great to have a product where the words are easy to spell and understand rather than all these heavy chemical filled products that you have no idea what you're putting on your skin. Most of them do more damage than good.

This product is said to have been used by the Egyptians as an anti-aging skin rejuvenation to maintain raddiant, healthy, smooth and glowing skin. It can also be used to help reduce the appearance of scars, stretch marks, as well as to help moisturize any part of your skin as well as the tips of your hair.

It is an all purpose cream, Use it as you wish..just please keep out of eyeballs ;)

The consistency is kind of like petroleum jelly. It might feel weird on your face at first but your skin absorbs the cream within thirty minutes :D and no, I did not break out with the use of this product, quite the contrary.

As well, if you get this product from any whole foods or the main website I believe, (I'm not sure what other stores follow this policy) you can get your money back guaranteed if you are not satisfied with the product & just return half the jar (which btw should take you forever to get there). Make sure to take your receipt as well.

Here's is Egyptian Magic's main site: http://www.egyptianmagic.com/

This site has testimonials as well as when it appeared on the view, magazines, and different celebrities that use this product. Check it out!

I hope you guys really enjoy it and found this somewhat helpful. If you end up buying and using this product please let me know! I would love to hear your results :D

<3heart, Lex

A Lazy Sunday

Today is one of those lazy Sunday afternoons still in bed in a yummy long t-shirt pj, motivation no where to be seen.
The covers embracing the body tighter, warmer, and longer, not allowing for an easy escape.
The mind and body battle, productivity vs. lethargy, and for some reason I think the latter shall win today.All the to-do's and could's run through your mind and yet your body screams for rest, just one day of laziness. Sometimes, one day of rest is needed, and others, it seems too much.
What to do?
I think I might just finish off my plush toy...in bed of course ;)
this is what I have so far..

and when my body slowly gains energy again, perhaps some errands and make some yummy honey chicken for my hubby :D

Youtube entertainment is out of the question since my computer is failing on me and dies at the opening of any video ;\.

I hope you all have a wonderful day and Happy Birthday to my beautiful Sister in Law :D