Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Monday, February 25, 2013

@ohohshellia loves the teacups!



@ohohshellia loves the teacups!

Favorite shirt from the race! #princesshalfmarathon #rundisney #disney



Favorite shirt from the race! #princesshalfmarathon #rundisney #disney

My mom and I sported our I did it shorts and medals for the rest of the day! @ohohshellia #disney



My mom and I sported our I did it shirts and medals for the rest of the day! @ohohshellia #disney

We finished!!! Until next year... #rundisney #disney #princesshalfmarathon



We finished!!! Until next year... #rundisney #disney #princesshalfmarathon

They played Alicia for us through this marker! #rundisney @ohohshellia



They played Alicia for us through this marker! #rundisney @ohohshellia

So much to see along the way! Jack sparrow and his boat, all the princes, all the evils and Mickey and Minnie before we ran through the castle!



So much to see along the way! Jack sparrow and his boat, all the princes, all the evils and Mickey and Minnie before we ran through the castle!

How cute is Disney?!? The fairy godmother counted us down with a bippity boppity boo and then fireworks for each corral! #disney #rundisney



How cute is Disney?!? The fairy godmother counted us down with a bippity boppity boo and then fireworks for each corral! #disney #rundisney

About to start... I can't believe I carried that glow stick wand the whole race. @ohohshellia



About to start... I can't believe I carried that glow stick wand the whole race. @ohohshellia

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Best expo ever! @ohohshellia #disney #disneyworld #princesshalfmarathon #rundisney



Best expo ever! @ohohshellia #disney #disneyworld #princesshalfmarathon #rundisney

Almost Mickey shaped fireworks at Epcot! #disney #disneyworld



Almost Mickey shaped fireworks at Epcot! #disney #disneyworld

Almost Mickey shaped fireworks at Epcot! #disney #disneyworld



Almost Mickey shaped fireworks at Epcot! #disney #disneyworld

Getting our dance on with these guys! #disney #disneyworld #rundisney



Getting our dance on with these guys! #disney #disneyworld #rundisney

@leighhayley @kristinmbarker remember these bad boys? These make great vacay glasses! Drink smart.



@leighhayley @kristinmbarker remember these bad boys? These make great vacay glasses! Drink smart.

Best expo ever! @ohohshellia #disney #disneyworld #princesshalfmarathon #rundisney



Best expo ever! @ohohshellia #disney #disneyworld #princesshalfmarathon #rundisney

Almost Mickey shaped fireworks at Epcot! #disney #disneyworld



Almost Mickey shaped fireworks at Epcot! #disney #disneyworld

Getting our dance on with these guys! #disney #disneyworld #rundisney



Getting our dance on with these guys! #disney #disneyworld #rundisney

@leighhayley @kristinmbarker remember these bad boys? These make great vacay glasses! Drink smart.



@leighhayley @kristinmbarker remember these bad boys? These make great vacay glasses! Drink smart.

Snow White!! @ohohshellia #disneyworld #disney #princesshalfmarathon #rundisney



Snow White!! @ohohshellia #disneyworld #disney #princesshalfmarathon #rundisney

Disney's Oz the Great and Powerful display. So pumped for this movie! Are you ready @thenikster13?



Disney's Oz the Great and Powerful display. So pumped for this movie! Are you ready @thenikster13?

LaDawn!! I was her manager at Anthro and now she is a princess!



LaDawn!! I was her manager at Anthro and now she is a princess!

LaDawn!! I was her manager at Anthro and now she is a princess!



LaDawn!! I was her manager at Anthro and now she is a princess!

Snow White!! @ohohshellia #disneyworld #disney #princesshalfmarathon #rundisney



Snow White!! @ohohshellia #disneyworld #disney #princesshalfmarathon #rundisney

LaDawn!! I was her manager at Anthro and now she is a princess!



LaDawn!! I was her manager at Anthro and now she is a princess!

We are definitely at Disney World!! #disney #disney world #princesshalfmarathon



We are definitely at Disney World!! #disney #disney world #princesshalfmarathon

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Downton Sings One Direction

Seriously, if you are a Downton Abbey fan you have have to see this. 

And if you aren't a Downton fan, I promise you, this show is worth the investment of your time.  The plot thickens with every episode and there are multiple story lines playing out before you.  You love and sometimes hate the characters all at the same time.

If nothing else, watch it for the most gorgeous house I have ever seen... and the fashion evolution!  The show begins in 1912 after the Titanic sank and you see the women wearing corseted gowns and the women look delicate in their lace and pastels and their outfits are often topped with a frivolous hat.  Fast forward to the season that just aired, it took place in the roaring twenties and the women's waist line dropped and they are sporting darker toned flapper inspired dresses and the Marcel Wave in their hair. 

I cannot wait to see what next season has to offer.   

But back to the silly video I found that has made my day!

Two things that don't belong together: Downton Abbey and One Direction make this a brilliant mash up!

Enjoy!


Thursday, February 14, 2013

My Forever Valentine













This is my seventh Valentines with The Hubby and it feels like we are back in college all over again.  Once again we are spending it in separate cities.  Its okay, because he is the only man who can make me feel so loved from so many miles away.  Earlier today, I was reading one of my favorite websites, Refinery29 and there was an article about totally cute couples and I had to duplicate some this questions for my own blog. 

How'd you two meet?  
The Hubby and I met on a mission trip to Moscow, Russia.  We were both involved in a Christian college organization, Campus Crusade for Christ, he attended the University of Oklahoma and I attended the greatest school of all, Texas Tech :)  Our schools have a partnership in Moscow so we left for a six week adventure, returning with the most precious relationship.

What was your first impression?
Social media may have played a part in our relationship, a small part, but I did see the Hubby's picture on his Facebook page and I apparently liked what I saw.  We received a list of everyone attending the trip and I mentioned to a roommate that I knew the now Hubby would be trouble for me.  My intentions were to steer clear of the Latino and concentrate on the real reason I was there.  When I first spotted him, I was smitten and waited as long as I could to introduce myself.  

What's the most romantic thing you've each done for the other person?
On one of the last nights in Moscow, the Hubby and I stayed awake until the sun came up, which is no real accomplishment.  You see, during summers in Moscow, the sun never sets completely, so really you feel like it is never night... maybe a light evening.  I digress.  

One time, the Hubby came to visit me and I tried to recreate that morning.  Because I went to college in a town that is flatter than a piece of paper, blessing you with the best sunrises/sunsets everyday, this was clearly a possibility.  He came over and I searched for the perfect spot, frantically driving around and I felt like a failure because it wasn't as romantic as I pictured it would be in my head but he loved the effort. 

Any tips for keeping the relationship strong?

We really are best friends.  For us, being long distance for the first four years of the relationship helped establish that.  We also hold the same values.  We went through our non-negotiables before we were together so there were no surprises there.  

What are your favorite date spots?



We like to check out new restaurants and love to watch live music together.  We love Aw Shucks, Ghirmaldi's, Thai food, and any and every taco joint in DFW.  We are always looking for new places to go, so if you know of any, please let me know!
 
How do you deal with fighting as a couple?
We honestly don't fight often.  Currently, his job requires him to be away from home quite frequently so when he is here, we hardly have quality face to face time, which leaves no time for fighting.  When we do have disagreements we are pretty good at talking it through.  We don't let the other remain upset for a long period of time.  

What do you guys love most about each other?
He lets me sing as loud as I want to in the car and I can dance a fool and he is never embarrassed by me.  But seriously, The Hubby is the most giving man I have ever met.  He loves people and drop everything to help someone.  He laughs at my jokes and makes me feel like the most special girl in the world. 


Imagine my surprise when I'm on my afternoon run and get a phone call from a florist at my doorstep. Happy valentines day everyone! Hope you are getting to spread love too!



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