Rylynn Rae Frederick

My sweet niece was born on March 24, 2011. Now we have Jake 4/24, Kiley 8/24 and Rylynn 3/24. Happiness all around for this uncle and aunt! We are so proud of Kristi, Joe Bob and our little princess. We can't wait to meet her.

I have to share pix b/c they're too cute not to. I love her so much already, I can only imagine the love Kristi and JB are feeling right now! Congrats bro & sis! We love y'all and baby RyRae!

Here's the newest little Frederick.

Isn't she just precious? Our perfect little angel. We love you, Rylynn Rae!

Home

I got to come home for Ashley's baby shower, and I stayed the week to spend time with family. It's been a non-stop weekend and week, filled with work, family time and good friends. Ash has 8 more weeks until little Auburn makes his debut. We can't wait. Seriously. Holley has dubbed him little "Aubs," and I must say — I think it's stickin'.

Tread has been my faithful little large work companion. As I've been working from Mom and Dad's house, he sits  faithfully outside the kitchen window and keeps watch. The wildflowers are in full bloom. It's gorgeous here. I'll have to take some pix.

I love going to Daddy's church. The new building is so charming with it's barn-like look, wrap around back porch and authentic picnic tables designed and built by sweet Kerry and Daddy. Thank you God for Kerry. We're glad he's happy and free of pain now by your side. Everything about the new Gracelife Fellowship building is that much more special knowing that Daddy put so much time and hard working into getting it where it is now. There's still lots to be done, but it's so warm and inviting. Right down to the mason-jar arrangement of bridal bouquet. I love being home. It has been too long.

Bunks and I spent some quality time together last night. We played basketball, talked, made snacks (or David did), laughed our heads off ... and spent the night filling out scholarship applications. My baby bro is such a great writer. I'm so proud of him. He's amazing.

I miss my hubby and puppy.

That's the only downside to my weekend/week. But they are keeping each other good company, I know.

See you Saturday, lover & pup. Miss y'all.

Glossaholic, seriously.

I love my lipgloss, lipstick, liner, Chapstick, balm, moisturizer ... the list goes on. Given my obsession for all things that contribute to pretty, plump lips — you can imagine my excitement at finding a new fave! Ready?

Hard Candy's Glossaholic lipgloss. I bought out the colors in stock — "Rise & Shine Energizing Coffee Cafe" and "Lush." Rest assured I'll be going back for more. When a girl find a gloss that's just right, vehicles, purse(s), backpack(s), desk drawers, bathroom counters, kitchen nooks, gym bags and pockets must be stocked. See how fitting the title of this blog post really is? For fellow gloss-lovers out there, I have to say this particular gloss is a close second to my current cheap fave — COVERGIRL Wetslicks Crystals Lipgloss.

This gloss sticks on your lips, but doesn't stick to everything else. Know what I'm talking about girls? I hate glosses that are so sticky you end up picking up every fly-away hair, fuzz, string, bug and who knows what else that the wind blows your way. Not so pretty by the time you arrive at your would-be-destination. But if the gloss isn't somewhat sticky, you find yourself re-applying, oh, every 30 seconds. No need for re-applying with this glossy must-have, the applicator brush is so big you can cover your lips with just one douse. So, take my word for it. This is a gloss worth stocking up on. Try it out!

Here's what Hard Candy has to say about their fabulous gloss:

Glossaholic: Sequin Saturated Shine Lip Gloss
SUPER HUGE MEGA WATT LIPS: one dip covers your lips! Ginormous applicator with gloss cup deposits gloss to your whole mouth in one swipe! These super lustrous lip glosses are infused with prisms of color that make lips appear fuller and plumper. Out of this world hyper-reflective prisms of pearl make lips sparkle like crazy! Feeling tired or wired? Two Glossaholic sparkling clear top coats are infused with mood altering elixirs to help you Chill Out or Rise & Shine! – You can wear alone or as a top coat.

That's all for now. Until next time, pucker up and enjoy! XO.

P & the blow dryer

Purdy has a love/hate relationship with the blow dryer. I started blow drying the curls on the top of her head so that they'd stay. Now every time she hears the blow dryer go on she gets all fired up and comes charging! It's too cute! I hope y'all get as many giggles out of this clip as Jake and I did (and still do).

When Purdy throws her head back and howls it reminds me so much of the pup on Fox & The Hound when he's "trackin'." OK - I'm smiling and giggling again. Time to re-watch.

Crazy how you can love a litte dog so much! XO.