Bachelorette Weekend

Happy Tuesday!

Sorry I didn't get my weekend recap up yesterday. But this was the first time I've uploaded and edited pics on my Macbook. And it took some time to figure it out.

This weekend we were in Austin, Texas for my best friend's bachelorette party! I realized two things this weekend: 1. I'm getting old. 2. Staying up until 4 am just can't happen anymore.

But we had a great time!

Friday afternoon we had a spa day then went out to dinner at Z'Tejas. 

Then Saturday morning we had brunch at Kerbey Lane (omg, the queso!) followed by an afternoon at the pool! It was an absolutely beautiful day!

Saturday night, we had Shelly's lingerie shower followed by a very rowdy dinner at La Condesa. The food was amazing and the company even better!

(We met up with a bachelor party of 15 guys from New York. They were interesting to say the least. I've never seen so many V-neck t-shirts in one place. HA!)

I'd say the bachelorette party was a success!

Shelly, I can't wait to stand beside you in just a few weeks!

I love you, friend!

Weekend Recap

Hi y'all!

This weekend recap is a day late. I had a big interview yesterday afternoon and I was too nervous/stressed to even think about blogging. {poor excuse, I know}

Our weekend was fairly uneventful. But still a good, relaxing weekend.

Friday night we went to dinner and then came home to watch a little TV. We finished season 4 of Sons of Anarchy on Netflix. We are obsessed.

Saturday, Corby and his little brother went to the Fort Worth Gun Show and bought an AR-10. Typical boys. While they were gun shopping, I was gettin' my hair did.

It's May, so I figured some summer highlights were in order!

Sunday we went to church and Sunday school. Then one of Corby's clients took us to dinner to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

That {and the fact the the Rangers swept the Red Sox} about sums up our weekend!

Lots of Books!

Happy Friday, muffins!!

If you've been following my blog for a while, then you know that I love to read. It's what I love to do when I have free time. Well, being a SAHW, I have lots of free time. And instead of spending time in front of the TV, I spend time with my nose in a book. (Or in my Kindle)

Well here's what I've read in the last month or so...

{Yes, the number of books I've read is quite ridiculous}

Five Stars:

Give Me Love by Kate McCarthy - review

Crush by Nicole Williams - review

The Proposition by Katie Ashley - review

The Proposal by Katie Ashley - review

My Heart for Yours by Jolene Perry - review

Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire - review

Twisted Perfection by Abbi Glines - review

Grounded by R. K. Lilley - review

Four Stars:

In Flight by R. K. Lilley - review

Mile High by R. K. Lilley - review

The Love Game by Emma Hart - review

Come Away With Me by Kristen Proby - review

Avoiding Responsibility by K. A. Linde - review

When Summer Ends by Isabelle Rae - review

Haven From the Storm by Sarah Dosher - review

Three Stars:

Avoiding Commitment by K. A. Linde - review

If I continue at the rate that I'm going, I will far surpass my goal of reading 100 books in 2013. I don't know what my exact count is as of today, but my guess is something like 63 books? Ridiculous, no?

Happy weekending!

Top 10 Workout Songs

Happy Thursday, friends!

It's May 2 and the high today in Fort Worth is like 52. The low is in the 30's. 

WTF, spring?

Anyhoo...

Since I'm currently killing it as a stay at home wife, I've been working out more. And I don't care what kind of workouts I try, I just despise working out. BUT having amazing music to listen to whilst working out, makes it bearable! 

Here's my top 10 workout songs!
{in no particular order}

Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Kelly Clarkson

Rock Your Body - Justin Timberlake


Mercy - Duffy


Run It - Chris Brown


Flat on the Floor - Carrie Underwood


Don't Stop the Music - Rhianna


Harder to Breathe - Maroon 5


I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) - Pitbull

Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers

Me Against the Music - Britney Spears

Good music can make just about anything better. Especially a painful workout!
What are your favorite songs to work out to?

New Makeup Favs

Hiii!

Guess who's blogging TWO days in a row?!

If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know that I'm kind of obsessed with trying new makeup. I have a ridiculously large makeup collection. Well, when I try new things that I love, I feel it necessary to share it with you!

Stila Tone Correcting Triple Swirl Helix Primer

My skin tone is extremely uneven. Unless I'm tan, I have red splotchy skin. And let's face it, I'm never tan anymore. This stuff works, y'all! It does a great job of evening out my skin tone. And it's a super light primer and not greasy at all.

Tarte BB Cream

I've tried at least a half a dozen different BB creams. And this is by far my favorite. It's a bit pricier than some that I've tried, but in my (never humble) opinion, it's worth the money! And it's an SPF 30! Perfect for summer. Win!

Estee Lauder's Bronze Goddess

This is the best bronzer ever. I've been using it for years, but they've recently started offerring the bronzer in four different shades. 

e.l.f. Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick

in Sangria Starters

I LOVE this lip gloss. I am NOT a lipstick fan. I typically lean toward chapstick only. And when I do wear a color of some sort, I tend to gravitate towards pale or nude colors. This is out of my comfort zone, but this gloss, in this color is amazing. And it costs a whole $2!

What are your favorite make up products?

Say a prayer for me tomorrow! I have a job interview at 11:30!

Playing Catch Up!

Well... Hello, friends!

My name is Lia Joy and I suck at blogging!

I have NEVER neglected my blog for so long. And for that I apologize.

This will be the most epic weekend recap ever. 

And by weekend recap, I mean a recap of the last 3 weeks.

Three weeks ago, we enjoyed a Sunday night at the Ballpark in Arlington for the Rangers opening weekend. It was doubly fun because Johnny Manziel threw out the first pitch. It made our Aggie hearts very happy!

 Our Rangers beat the Angels! Lots of homerun fireworks!

Then this happened... The people next to us got engaged during the 7th inning stretch! It was their seven-year anniversary and their first date was at a Rangers game. 

Approximately 8 days later was Tax Day. And y'all, this tax wife was so happy to be past April 15! I am so happy to have my husband back on the weekends and home before 9 pm on week nights! 

Corby's office always closes the day after the tax deadline, therefore, April 16 we celebrated with an all day date! Starbucks, the zoo, lunch, a nap, and dinner and a movie! It was the most amazing day!

 Fort Worth Zoo!

 Have I mentioned how much birds terrify me?

 I love this man with my whole heart!

New friends.

We had lunch at a new burger place in Fort Worth... Rodeo Goat! Delicious.

Last weekend, there was brunch...

And a little of this...

And some of this... (Torchy's Tacos)

Last Sunday, was April 21st. And to Aggies around the world, that day is extremely special. Aggie Muster. We spent the evening with the Tarrant County A&M Club at the Muster Ceremony.

Softly call the Muster, let comrade answer, 'Here...'

And last but not least...

This weekend was extremely uneventful. We did a little shopping and enjoyed the beautiful weather and each others company!

How's that for a weekend recap?

PHEW! 

Songs That Make Me Happy

Hey y'all!
I hope you haven't forgotten about me. I certainly haven't forgotten about you! I've been a terrible blogger. And I really have no excuse other than I just don't have much to say. But I'm trying to be better!

I love music. I always have. I played the piano for 12 years and danced for 18 years. Music has always been a huge part of my life. I almost always have music playing in the background.

And I love all kinds of music. Classical. Country. Pop. Rock. Even rap. Just for fun I thought I'd share some of my all time favorite songs with you.

{In no particular order}

Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
{my all time favorite band}

Even if it Breaks Your Heart - Eli Young Band

She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5

17 - Cross Canadian Ragweed

Stolen - Dashboard Confessional



Slow Dancing in A Burning Room - John Mayer

Looking for A Good Time - Lady Antebellum

Yellow - Coldplay


And there are sooo many more! It was hard to select these few.
What are your favorite songs?