Gala plus Migrane equals Disaster

Last night was the Gala, it was a really fun theme of Camber Royal 117. Mocking the James Bond Movie, Casio Royal 007. The 117 came from the 117th Annual Chamber Gala. I thought it was a great theme, just fell short in a few areas. I would have definitely made some changes if I were planning the event, but overall, I thought it was ok. It was actually more fun getting ready for the event. I got a pedicure, did my nails, took the kids to Columbia to hang out with Grandma all night, and then headed back to get ready.

Once we arrived, Ryan and I had a few drinks and made our way to our table. We were sat with Ryan's company, and overall had a great crowd. There were two wines at our table supplied by a local winery for our enjoyment during dinner. After I finished the wine I had purchased at the bar, I decided to taste the white wine supplied. Immediately after I poured the wine in my glass, I knew I was in trouble ... let me explain.

I get migraines pretty often. People get migraines for a laundry list of reasons, but my triggers are smells (especially cigarette smoke) and sunlight. For some reason, this wine just sent me over the edge. I got a headache instantly and had to leave the awards ceremony to get some Tylenol. The Tylenol never helped my headache, and the remainder of the night I was in pain. It wasn't until we left the Gala and headed to the hotel bar where it got really bad. Inside this bar you could smoke. And being around all that smoke with my headache, triggered a migraine.

Imagine sitting at the bar with all of Ryan's co-workers, trying to have a good time, but not being able to make coherent sentences ... awful. At one moment, I thought I was going to spew all over everyone. After running to the bathroom and leaning over the stall, I realized my nerves got the best of me. I was just too embarrassed to puke in the nice hotel ... I'm sure the staff thanks me!

After literally sitting there for hours, Ryan was finally ready to leave. Now ... I am SICK, and I mean, could puke any minute sick. Ryan had been drinking and could not drive home. Thus, I said I would drive since I had not had a drink since dinner. There is an inch of snow outside, and it's probably 5 degrees ... umm, not exactly what I wanted to do. FINALLY I got us home, RAN inside, and PUKED my little heart out for what seemed like an hour. I took a shower, got dressed, and laid down in bed and did not wake back up until 10 this morning.

WHAT IN THE WORLD?? I just wanted to have a good night dang it!

Bedroom Clue #3

Here is another clue on our "almost finsihed bedroom." I am SOO ready for it to be complete, but because of some unexpected changes, it's probably going to take another month ... BUT, I promise it will be worth it!

First of all, we only bought about 4 items, everything else is something that we already had. I am loving the fact that we can repurpuse some items in our home, but still create that beautiful bedroom that we have been longing for.

Here is our third clue ...

Finally Some Sunshine

I don't know about the rest of you, but here in Missouri it has been so dreary and cold, and the fog has been unbelievable. It's hard when you have a really active boy to tell him AGAIN that you are going to stay at home and inside all day. He's way too active for that.

Yesterday the sun came out and it actually warmed up a bit. As soon I could see it shining through the windows, I packed up the kids and took them to the park. I needed to get out of the house just as much as they did I think.

Of course I took my camera and took about a million pictures, but I'll spare you and just show you some of my favorites!






Hope the sun is shining wherever you are!

Stone Bath Mat by Lowes

Did anyone happen to catch this beautiful stone bath mat in the latest issue of Lowes Creative Ideas? It was a really small picture on the back page which referred you to their website, but I just knew I had to check it out more.

I was so pleased to see it was an easy project and something I could do in an afternoon ... got to love those! I am planning on heading to our local Lowes tomorrow and surprising Ryan ... I just don't know where to put it. It would look great in a bathroom, mudroom or outdoors!



Here are the project details, but check out the website for the tutorial.

Skill level: Beginner
Rough cost estimate: $40*
Rough time estimate: 3 hours

Lowe’s List

MATERIALS
1 (2- x 5-foot) roll of white nonadhesive shelf liner (#174006)
1 bag of black polished stones (#139477)
1 bag of white polished stones (#33909)
1 bag of pea gravel (#92130)
3 tubes of clear window/door silicone sealant (#47970)

TOOLS
tape measure
utility scissors
permanent marker
caulk gun
*Does not include applicable taxes, which vary by market, or the cost of tools.

Braeden and Playdoh

Oh my gosh, this kid LOVES playdoh. Everyday for the last month we have been busting out the doh for Braeden to play with. He has gotten to the point now where he makes something and wants to keep it. So, I guess our house is now a shrine for everything he makes.

Today he made a little money and called it "baby george," So cute! I am loving watching this little guy grow up. I can't believe it was just 2 years ago that he was Bayler's age ... it seems like it was yesterday!