Cinco De Drinko!!

Happy Cinco De Mayo!! I don't know about where you live but down here in Houston, Texas this holiday is a HUGE party!!! I don't know if 80% of the people really know what it's about to be honest, but Texans love their mexican food and I  they sure do love their tequila!

In honor of this great day I wanted to share the fish taco recipe I tried last night - it was SO easy - took about 20 minutes to do everything and they were SO yummy!!!

I found the recipe HERE

I could drink the lime-cilantro crema. DELICIOUS!!

The only things I changed were: I added avocado to the crema and used tilapia instead of red snapper.

This was seriously so super easy, delicious and healthy! WINNING! :)

Speaking of food, I have to mention my FAVORITE mexican meal -

Cyclone Anaya's lump crab meat nachos.

I dream of these bad boys. They are that good. I'm not even joking. one. bit. I talk about them so much, I can't even remember if I have mentioned them on here but whatever, they are that good!!

A couple of weeks ago I stumbled upon GOLD - a recipe for this delicious meal!!!

you can see it HERE

I am a little afraid to even attempt at making them in fear of ruining my love for these scrumptious little nachos but one day I will..... as for now, I will go and enjoy the real thing while downing enjoying some of these:

Happy eating & drinking, friends!!

I’m back!!

First things first, as you all know there were AWFUL tornados that affected several states last week. My sister lives in Birmingham, Alabama and THANK GOD she is fine. However, there are thousands that are not. A few people who I know personally lost a friend in the storms and had their homes destroyed. I thought Hurricane Ike was bad!! (I went 16 days without electricity & water) but I cannot even imagine what these people are going through. I know friends who were supposed to graduate college this month and now cannot, many having to leave their homes behind, some even losing everything they owned or even worse, a daughter, son, or friend. My heart aches for all the people affected by these awful storms so we gotta help them out, people!! Here’s how:

• Text "REDCROSS" to 90999 to make a $10 donation to the American Red Cross (or click link to donate online). Once you send your text you will receive a reply asking to confirm your donation by texting “YES.”  A moment later you will receive another message asking if you’d like to specify how your donation should be used.  Reply with the corresponding number (for me it was #1) to support Red Cross Disaster Relief.  Your $10 one-time donation will be added to your cell phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance.

• Text “TORNADO” to 50555 to donate $10 to The United Way Central Alabama Tornado Disaster Fund (or click link to donate online).  Once you send your text you will receive a reply asking to confirm your donation by texting “YES.”  Your $10 one-time donation will be added to your cell phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. 

• Text “FOOD” to 27722 to donate $10 to the West Alabama Food Bank.  Once you send your text you will receive a reply asking to confirm your donation by texting “YES.”  Your $10 one-time donation will be added to your cell phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance.

• Go shopping!  Organizations like Christian Service Mission, a nonprofit organization in Birmingham, AL, are currently collecting and distributing donated items to families in need (follow them on Facebook or Twitter for up-to-date lists of most needed items).  Out-of-towners can purchase needed supplies online using the Alabama Tornado Support and Relief Wishlist created by my friend Beth on Amazon.com.  Your online purchases from this list will be shipped to Christian Service Mission for distribution.

Now…I do sincerely apologize for my absence lately, like I said I was going through some pretty BIG stuff, then had to deal with finals but now I’m doing much better and BACK to blogging!!

Here is what I’ve been loving lately:

1. Houston weather lately has been un-freaking-believable. I probably shouldn’t talk about it, but it has been in the 70’s SUNNY, WINDY and gorgeous!! Perfect patio sitting, outside running, tanning weather!! LOOOOOVE it!

2. Skinny girl ritas! If you have been reading you should know I LOVE my margaritas. So naturally, I finally came across a liquor store that had Bethenny’s bottled skinny girl ritas and they are SO yummy! And just in time for Cinco De Mayo tomorrow – woohoo!! Love this holiday- an excuse for MEXICAN food & ritas – YES please… and add this gorgeous weather to the mix – I will be one happy girl tomorrow!

Well, actually tonight! I am starting the Cinco De Mayo festivities early and trying a new recipe – fish tacos!! YUM! I’ll post pictures and a recipe tomorrow (if all goes well)

TARGET! I love this place so much! I don’t know why more people, don’t. I always get compliments on items I’m wearing and when I reply “Target!” people always seem so stunned! Hello, look around!! People who know me, know that I love this place because not only is it a one stop shop but I also LOVE a bargain! Look at my recent target finds:

Gold charm bracelet with stones – $24.99 – great quality and I have gotten SO many compliments on this!! I love love love it!

Loving the ENTIRE Calypso line:

 

$39.99

$36.99

LOVE these and for only $29.99!!!

Perfect tote for summer – $19.99

What are you loving lately!!?

Regular programming

Will resume next week after finals!

I have been sooooo MIA and well.... I have had a good excuse. I've been going through some preeettty big stuff, life changing stuff..... then it was my birthday, and now its finals time. So forgive me, I'll be back soon :)

Enjoy this wonderful, beautiful version of one of my favorite hymns.

 

"O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder,
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made;
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.

And when I think, that God, His Son not sparing;
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in;
That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died to take away my sin.

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.

When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation,

And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart.

Then I shall bow, in humble adoration,

And then proclaim: "My God, how great Thou art!"

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, How great Thou art.

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, How great Thou art!"

Amen!

Fashion Friday!

Today I decided to link up for Fashion Fridays

and since it is so bright and sunny here today it makes me want think of this…

so this fashion Friday is dedicated to must haves for summer because well, down here in Texas, it is summer for about 7 months out of the year!

you MUST have some white jeans. Find a pair that fit very well - they make you look so thin (I love my Joe’s white jeans) and they go with everything! you can dress them down for the day or up for a night out!

casual

Dressy

I know this trend was in last year but I don’t follow what’s “in” or “out” really, I just wear what I like! and I LOVE the one- shoulder trend. I think it is so feminine and sexy without showing too much!

Another must have is a bag! Usually white is the go to summer bag but I say nude is the new white!

via

Go Shopping:

1. Pink Godzilla Handbag, $32 (use promo code “INTHEIRCLOSET” for 15% OFF!)
2. Nine West “Jenna” Shopper, $69.99
3. Charlotte Russe Whipstitch Tassel Hobo, $24.99
4. ASOS Lock Leather Purse, $25.36
5. ALDO “Sophy” Handbag, $40
6. ALDO “Minckler” Handbag, $42
7. ASOS Nude Quilted Lock Across Body Bag, $25.36
8. ASOS Nude Eyelet Duffle Bag, $30.44
9. High Fashion Frame Quilted Shoulder Bag, $46.75
10. ASOS Oversized Pleat Pushlock Clutch, $30.44
11. ALDO “Tarbox” Handbag, $29.98
12. ALDO “Spang” Clutch, $35
13. Aldo “Arconate” Handbag, $50

Speaking of nude… I am known to own 4 a couple of pairs of nude pumps. I am big about matching and nude pumps go with ANY color!

$65.00 via

$88 via

$15.99 VIA

$23.80 VIA

I am ordering these today! what a steal!

so there you have it.. if you see a blonde chick around town sporting white jeans, a one shouldered top, a nude bag & pumps say hello! because that is what you’ll find me in all summer long! well, when I’m not in my swimmies…

Happy Friday! off to lay out at the pool

PS: My followers have not been sky rocketing to say the least, is anyone reading?? If you are, THANK YOU so much and if you do follow me THANK YOU!! But if you aren’t a follower please, just click that little follow button…it is painless, I promise!

Meg & Ryan Wedding recap: Part 2

I’m linking up to Semi Wordless Wednesday over at Flip Flops & Pearl’s because I don’t really think these pictures need any words! The wedding weekend was filled with so much love, laughter, family, friends, booze and happiness and you know what they say… a picture says a thousand words!

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. McConnell!!!

*more pictures to come once the professional ones are released*