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I’m back from our little mini-beach vacay. It was nice to get away and relax but I forgot the first rule when laying out when it’s cloudy…sunscreen, sunscreen, SUNSCREEN. Soooo stupid of me. I put on my SPF 30 the first day but yesterday I told Husband – “I’ll put some on in a few minutes.” Then zzzzzzzz….and 45 minutes later when I woke up I was red.

I am now a slightly-tanned lobster applying aloe lotion every hour. Husband just laughs at me out of the blue. So I’ve kick-started what was to be my gradual, SPF 30+, “tanning” for the summer. But, before all that, I looked pretty cute in my J Crew Vista Paisley Bikini.

Also, I want to send “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” wishes to Kathy over at Two Hands Full of Daisies. She’s an awesome and thoughtful bloggie friend.

AND, “GOOD LUCK” to Kathy aka JCAUNC Mom who is participating in Atlanta’s 2010 Ride to Change the Future on Saturday, which is a 100-mile bike ride benefiting Ovarian Cycle. Way to go!

I’m off to raid The Boy’s closet for some Spurs gear. We are heading to the Mavs v. Spurs playoff game tonight, the last of our anniversary adventures.

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I’ve been so busy these past three days and I’m EXHAUSTED! I’m off to La Playa for a few days with Husband to relax AND to celebrate our 10-year anniversary (Thursday). We’re leaving The Boy home (not alone of course) with the in-laws here to house-sit and pet-sit.

I can’t wait to get some sun!

Have a great week!

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After going several years (10, and it was mine) without a wedding in the family, we have had 3 in 18 months with two more coming up in October and November. It’s nice to be with family and I have a large extended family. Turns out my immediate family is pretty big now too. We filled the entire church pew Saturday.

We all get dressed up, laugh, eat, drink, dance, gossip (I know, that’s bad.), take pictures and enjoy the entire event. It’s so much fun. Here are just a few pictures, including what I wore.

Me
Dress: Diane von Furstenberg
Belt: J Crew Flowerette Sash
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Pearls: Gift 
The Boy
Shirt: J Crew (yep, training The Boy early)
Tie: J Crew
Pants: GAP
Belt: Mossimo Target
Shoes: Stacy Adams (JC Penny’s)
Me and The Boy (so handsome)
The Boy, 2 Nephews and Niece – How cute are they? Nephew #3 was asleep.
Hot shoes!
Me and some cousins.
The Boy and cousin dancing
Mariachi serenade
Bouquet Toss
Garter “Toss”
Whoops…no toss…an actual hand-off. 
We ALL are waiting for my 44 y.o. uncle to get married.
Me and The Boy dancing
Have a great weekend!

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I found this blouse/tunic several years at TJ Maxx. I used to wear it ALL the time and then I stopped. I’d see it in my closet and pass it by. For two years I did this. Thursday I decided I needed to wear it one last time and decide if I really wanted to keep it or give it up for sale.

Tunic: TJ Maxx
Pants: J Crew Denim Minnie
Shoes: Toe-Tapping Flats Anthropologie
Necklace: J Crew Crystal Coletto Necklace

I should have worn heels to give myself some height with this longer tunic. I love the kimono sleeves and the material is a linen/silk blend. There is a back tie as well. And because it’s an empire waist, it hides all my bloaty-ness going on right now. This also looks great with white my white skinny jeans.

See, now I love it again and you ebayers will just have to wait.

Have a great day!

PS – I left my camera outside and it got rained on. I’m trying to open it up to dry it out but I have a feeling I may need to bust out the old Fuji for a little while until I get a new one. I even told myself, “Don’t forget it in case it rains.” Then I told myself, “Now you’ve jinxed yourself and you’ll forget it because you reminded yourself.” AND I DID!

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These awards are long overdue but I want to make sure I thank those who gave them to me.

First, Happy 101 Award from Kathy and Seashell at Two Hands Full of Daisies.

Rules: List 10 things that make you happy. (Try to do one of those things today.)
Tag 10 bloggers that brighten your day.
Make sure to link back to the person who tagged you.

Second, The Sunshine Award. I received this from Pamela over at Ginger Girl about 3 weeks ago and then again this week from Kathy and Seashell at Two Hands Full of Daisies, again (they are the best!).

Rules: 1) Put the logo on your blog within a post.
2) Pass the award on to 12 bloggers.
3) Link to the nominees in you post.
4) Let them know they received the award by commenting on their blog.
5) Share the love and link back to the person who gave you the award.

10 Things That Make Me Happy
1. Bella – my super sweet spoiled mini-dachsund
2. My Family
3. Really good Mexican food
4. The sun
5. A clean house
6. The deer in my front yard, especially the new babies
7. Gerber Daisies
8. New shoes
9. All the blogs I follow and read
10. The Beach, specifically Tulum, Mexico

As for the bloggers I want to give these to everyone on my blog list but here are just a few to go check out.
1. Yogagirl over at Love Your Life and Look~Today! Style and Yoga!
2. Gingersnap over at GingerSnap’s Daily Fashion Post
3. New blogger Tabitha at Bourbon & Pearls
4. jcbellemarie
5. Patina at Confessions of a Shopaholic
6. Slastena at About All and Nothing at All
7. Kendi at Kendi Everyday
8. tres tippy
9. Jenn at Diary of a Shoe Addict