Mary Kay Party!

Most of you know that I'm a girly-girl. I love all things that involve pink, makeup, hair, shoes, and purses. Oh, and there is shopping too!

Today, I was invited to a Mary Kay party (thanks Mary and Lianne!) and I was excited since I love makeup. Then, I was even more excited because I found out that the sales lady (Tracey) was a 1st grade teacher before she started her business. Then, I was even more excited when I got there and she had an incredible attitude and energy.

Long story short, we all had a great time and I knew that I had to host my own party! So, next Sunday at 1pm, I am hosting my first ever Mary Kay "Flawless Face" Party. The best part is - it is at her studio so I don't have to clean up my house!!



I didn't know who all to invite but I want to invite EVERYONE - including my bloggy friends. If you don't live here in NoVA, don't worry, you can still order online. If you would like to come, or order online, email me or post a comment and I'll send you the details (sorry, for security issues I'm not posting them for everyone to see). I would love for you to come!!

Finally a Short Update

What? People would like me to update my blog? I can't believe it.
I haven't had much to blog about or the time to blog so blogging just hasn't been a priority.

Around our house...
*Our dogs have started tearing up our furniture. It started when I was in NC for Spring Break and has gotten worse every day. We now have a torn up chair, a chewed on rug, and a couch that is a little chewed on. We think we're just going to have to crate the two of them all day. Too bad for them but we don't want them tearing up the house anymore. Does anyone have experience or advice for handling two dogs that like to ruin things?

*Granny Hams is now at home and recovering. Thanks for the prayers!

*Spring weather is finally coming. I LOVE Spring so I've been waiting for this. Let's just hope all of the cold snaps are gone. Dresses, skirts, and flip flops here I come. (Yes, Jess is the one writing this - not Mat.)

*Nothing fun and exciting is happening. To make up for it, here are some recent pictures. These are actually the only pictures that I took during Spring Break. Aunt Susan told me she loves the slideshows of pictures so I thought I would post another one of those. Sorry that there aren't more pictures.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

I'll try to be more diligent about updating (but I think I say that everytime I write a post).

Pray for Granny Hams

There will be a more detailed update of my Spring Break later but now there is something more pressing that needs to be put out there.

Mat's grandmother, Granny Hamilton ("Granny Hams"), isn't doing well. She fell a couple of weeks ago and seemed to have recovered from that. However, since going home last week, things have gone downhill fast. She is now back in the hospital and is having the pressure released from her brain today. As I understand it, there is still lots of bleeding into her brain.

PLEASE keep her and our entire family in your prayers today and over the next few days at least.



I love all of my grandparents dearly and am thankful for them everyday but Granny Hams is different. We share the same name (well our middle names) and have always felt a special bond. She welcomed me into her family with wide open arms and even let Mat and I live with her for a year. She took care of her husband for many years while he was battling Alzheimer's disease. She is one of the greatest women in the whole world. I could go on and on about what she means to me but I must teach today so there just isn't enough time. However, I think you get the point.



I'll try to update later when I hear something.

We really appreciate your thoughts and most importantly your prayers.

P.S.- We might not be as close once she finds out I put her picture up. :) Ha Ha!