What's in the "beg"??

I'm so glad that Alison tagged me to do this! I've been reading everyone's and I love this.. I'm not sure why it is so interesting what people have in their purses??  

Since Stephen and I have been traveling so much, I get told by security.. "Excuse me, you can only have 1 carry-on item" and I have to politely say.."Sir, that's my purse." (They also pronounce the word BAG like BEG and its driving me insane.) So I've downsized (unwillingly) to the circa 2008 Giggleswick hobo purse I bought right before I graduated from State.. 

Here we go:

Now for the goods....

Let me start off with "I can explain..."

Ok, a purse hook.. I know people make fun.. but if you tried it, you'd LOVE IT!! Stephen got 2 for me for Christmas and I use them all the time.. I hate putting a bag on the floor out in public.

A Hello Kitty Pez dispenser... no candy. 

Tweezers.. because the best light to pluck your eyebrows is in the car...

A variety of pens.. because I am O.C.D. when it comes to my planner. 

Eyeliner, Mascara & Eye lash curler.. because sometimes I need a pick me up.

A seam ripper? I can't really explain.. but it reminds me of my Meme. 

And a non-sharp finger nail file.. because I don't think you can take the sharp kind on a plane. 

Speaking of planes... This is my "make up bag." Since everything you own has to fit into a quart sized clear ziploc bag to fly, and we are doing so much of it these days.. this is my make up bag.  

Hairspray, Lotion, Tide-to-go pen, Jessica Simpson perfume (did you expect anything else?), some VS perfume, Lip Venom (yes I still love it), 2 kinds of chapstick, OPI Cajun Shrimp nail polish (after all it is SUMMER!), my lip stick and a lip gloss.  Along with 900 bobby pins and pony tail holders because I'm in that awkward short hair growing out stage... and my jump drive. 

My iPod, cell phone, camera (case) which Rocky got a hold of, sunglasses, powder, pill case (that was my grandmothers - not sure what kind of pills she left in there??) and a compact mirror for putting on lipstick after finishing a meal. 

And last, but not least....

Advil, Post-its (for when I run out of room in my planner), a coupon to Kohl's, my wallet (which is about time to retire), my beloved planner, a couch to 5k running plan, keys to my life in Mississippi, my pandora bracelet and pearl studs, left over wedding gift cards and a dog park business card. 

That's it.. kinda boring.. I thought I would have more random stuff in there.. I'd just like to say thank you to whoever started this.. women all over America are finally cleaning out their purses! 

Also, I'd like to tag...

Sydney - because it will be severely OCD

Saranne - I need a before and after AP purse

Carley Norman - because I miss her

Haley - because it will be funny

b-b-b-bunny patrol!

So yesterday, I noticed that a sweet baby bird has started to make a nest in my birdhouse! I named her Charlie and she has been working hard.  Last night, Stephen and I (and Rocky - later to be known as the bunny hunter) were outside watching Charlie put sticks into her birdhouse...

And low and behold.. I look to the other side of the yard and Rocky has feathers & fur EVERYWHERE! I freak out and thought that he has killed some animal.  (We have birds and bunnies and squirrels in our yard all the time) So Stephen and I go look.. and it's little bitty animals that look like moles! BUT THEY ARE BABY BUNNIES!!!

Ok, so these aren't our bunnies.. but this is EXACTLY what they look like. 

So we freak out and immediately try to make the nest back like it was.  Come inside and do some serious googling about what to do! We are supposed to fix the nest back like it was.. Check.  Created some type of tick tack toe formation on top of the nest to see if the momma comes back (because she only feeds her babies once a day! - usually around midnight). .. Check!

Also, Rocky assumed he had the graveyard shift of bunny watching last night... (he was up ALL NIGHT LONG!)

I called the Wildlife Center this morning... and they can't come get them.  So if the mother doesn't come back to feed them, I may be the mother to fresh new little baby bunnies... We will see!

For more info on the sweet baby bunny nests.. CLICK HERE

Going to the "BEACH"

Stephen and I took a trip to Duluth this Memorial Day weekend! 

I'm so jealous of how Stephen packs....

the left side is his... the right side (and the rest of his side) is mine... Sickening really.

Rocky LEAAAAANSSS on me when we are driving.. and I get squished up against the window.. (ask my mom)

It was BEAUTIFUL!! we drove over the a hill (from a temperature of about 70 that dropped to about 50 as went over the hill) and saw this!

 

We had such a wonderful time! We ate good food and saw beautiful sites! 

Rocky loved it!! There were so many other dogs and he was barking like crazy!

 

This is all around Lake Superior.  Which is AMAZING! Its freshwater, but connects to the ocean! It's HUGE!

(Mastering the timer on the camera!)

The next day we went to the "beach" - which is also weird because it is freshwater.. 

We still made the best of it :)

Then we went "Antique Shopping" (you may have seen my twitter)

and this is Stephen's "find"

Saved by the Bell trading cards? Really?

We also went for a ride over to Wisconsin

Not too impressive to so we didn't stay long :)

We came back to Owatonna on Sunday and relaxed on Monday.  We hung out in our backyard and enjoyed the beautiful day! So thankful for all of those in our families who have served so that we can have such a freedom to be off of work and relax!

We went to one of Stephen's co-workers house to borrow their weedeater.. and look what I found in their yard!

The most BEAUTIFUL peonies!!! They were a huge bush by the guys house!! So I will be back by there to steal fresh ones each week until they are out of season :)

Have a wonderful week!

God Bless!

Also, don't forget that we are selling our house in Mississippi if you know of anyone that is looking!

CLICK HERE for pictures and a virtual tour!

Just Call Me Giada....

Baked Cavatelli
Prep: 25 min
Bake: 30 min
Oven: 375
Makes: 5 to 6 servings

• 7 ounces dried cavatelli or wagon wheel macaroni (about 2 1/3 cups) - I used bow tie because I couldn't find the others :)
• 12 ounces uncooked Italian sausage links, sliced 1/2 inch thick, or lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
• 2 gloves garlic, minced
• 1 26-ounce jar pasta sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.  Drain; set aside.
2. In a large skillet cook the sausage, onion, and garlic until sausage is brown; remove from skillet.  Drain
3. In a large bowl stir together pasta sauce, 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese, and the pepper.  Add the cooked pasta and the sausage mixture.  Stir gently to combine.  Spoon the mixture into a 2 quart casserole. 
4. Bake, covered, in a 375 oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until nearly heated through.  Uncover; sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.  Bake about 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted. 

Enjoy!

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