It's Here!

You know you were worried!

PS: I didn't get mine off of ebay, because they got a new shipment in at the store. But, they aren't that much more on ebay!

Cool It

Okay, ya'll. I need some help. I am heartbroken, and today I faced my own personal tragedy. I left right after school to go to Vera. The only reason I made the trip is because for a limited time they are selling super cute mini coolers on the cheap. Some of you know that our family goes to a lot of Ranger games, and I was very excited about rocking the cooler at the games this year. Mock me if you must, but I don't enjoy drinking $5 water.

WELL, I got there, and THEY WERE OUT. OF COOLERS. How am I supposed to rock the games now? Sigh. I think I freaked the ladies out at the store by sharing with them how depressed I was about this whole situation. Luckily, they said there is a chance that they may get more in and I am 20th on the waiting list. So...I'll let ya'll know if I get a call. PS: They are already all over ebay, which just makes me mad. I would not sell my cooler. I would love it.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

Rhonda (my mom) the Chicken says congrats to...Sarah Sherman! I'll bring you your stuff, Sarah! Congrats! Thanks everyone for participating. It was fun to see who all entered. I'll do it again soon!

Baby Shower and Cupcakes...original I know

Last night I helped host a shower for one of my very best friends, Jessica. Her second son, Eli, will be here in just six weeks, so it was time to get ready! Now, Jessica has had a bit of a rough go of it this time. She has gestational diabetes, and she's on insulin shots, so we had to made sure we had plenty of food there she could eat. I, for one, know I stuffed myself full of veggies (a little) and quesadillas (a lot).

It just wouldn't be a shower, though, without a little something sweet! We decided to do cupcakes, and I quickly volunteered since I have quite a bit of affection for those cups of cake. My mom bought me a cupcake tree awhile back, and I love any chance to use it. Plus, I can't pass up a chance to use all those scrapbook supplies I have. Especially since I have given up scrapbooking. Ha! I think the end product turned out pretty cute...and they were yummy too! (Jessica as soon as those crazy diabetes go away, I'll bring you some.) Here are some pics from the shower:

The McLife Turns 100!

This blog is getting old. This is my 100th post. It's kind of like the 100th episode of a television show, but with a lot less publicity.

I did figure I needed to celebrate in style, so in true blog fashion I am hosting my first giveaway! Why, do you ask? Because all the cool kids do it. And I have always thought it would be fun to do one. And my blog is old now and it can do whatever it wants.

So without further ado...I present the Amanda's Favorite Things Giveaway!

1. Wooden Hope Sign...I love me some wooden signs. They can be hung on the wall, they can sit on an easel, they even look good leaned up against a wall...the possibilities are endless.


2. Pride and Prejudice DVD...Best movie ever. Enough said. Watch it yourself and find out.


3. Books...How can a librarian have a favorite things list and not put books on it? These are two of my favorite authors.


4. Reusable Shopping Bag...Because there really isn't any excuse not to use them. Unless you forget them in your car...again (not that that ever happens to me).


4. Spring Sign...It's green (fave color), glittery (love it!), and it is a seasonal decoration (obsessed!).


Just leave a comment on this post by this Saturday to be entered to win (I'll tell you how to get ahold of me when I announce the winner Sunday). Since I am assuming that all of about 3 people will enter to win, it is likely that I will just be able to deliver the goods to you in person. If you live far away, though, I will mail it to you. So, let the Amanda's Favorite Things Giveaway commence. You know you're excited.