WHAT DOES AUTISM SPECTRUM MEAN????

Okay brace yourselves....I started off all  fashionable but this Mama has some serious issues in her life too.

PRETTY IN PINK.....ISN'T SHE SWEET!

Let's just say my 10 year old is eating up the fact that thanks to Mama being chosen for the Haddad Mommy Blogging Team she scored a few outfits for me to review.   Well they had her at PINK....lol    She loved everything that came out of that goodie bag.     Mama however wanted to investigate and check out the quality and since she is so petite (size 7) the fit on her.   Let's just say they fit like a glove...and Mama is happy.

Of course NiNi is delighted to give me another photo shoot before & after school.   My oldest did a tv show and a movie at 10 and now this one is ms. modeling queen/american idol.... oh brother and there are still 2 little ones to Grow. lol

Braving the snow to get to the bus stop (right on the corner..lol)

Levi's top and jeans.

Pink jacket for bday

Favorite backpack...she loves color!

She seriously was posing while taking out her planner afterschool. (OMG)

CHILLIN

My son is 12 and has found a new found appreciation for his cell phone.  He talks,texts,downloads music and apps,you tubes, bbms, and who know what else he can find on that thing.  

I caught him "chillin" on the upstairs sofa and snapped a few shots....cause he just looking so freaking cute!

The call...lol

Wonder who it is...that smile says G-I-R-L !

He can multi-task...he's watching tv too. 

TRUE STORY......

Once upon a time not too long ago......I was a hot mama!   Actually I was happy with myself until this past year when I had my 5th child! (YEP...#5).   All of my children were born natural...and by that I mean I pushed them babies out w/ the help of an epidural! lol

Haven't been feeling so hot this year, but this weekend Im going on a romantic getaway with my husband.  We've never been away overnight without the children, so let's just say we are a little excited (WOOHOO)

Weeks ago I started some shopping for my new figure and Im actually happy with what I've got.   I already posted about my shoe addiction and new purchases for my shoe collection. lol       I wanted to clue you into a site that Im loving right now called Kensie  http://www.kensie.com/.   The clothes are fresh and hip, but for me it's about the fit.   I'm happy to say that this mama of 5 can rock these dresses and still feel chic and comfortable!

I ordered some shirts/dresses from Kensie and they arrived this week.    I'm going to show you what I ordered from the website because Big Daddy J and I will be having a bit of a fashion show weekend and I will be posting pics next week.

Printed Ruffle dress NOW ON SALE $ 19.99

Cotton blend cardigan NOW ON SALE $14.99

Printed top NOW ON SALE $9.99

Fine gauge dolman sweater NOW ON SALE $19.99

TEE PARTY

My daughter turned 10 a few weeks ago....now double digits mean Double Trouble.   It means double whole piercing (check), double the shoes (check) it also mean double the phone bill. lol      However she is a good girl and has an awesome sense of style for a 10 year old.   I decided to snap a few pics before school yesterday because she looked so freakin cute in her new Levi's tee.

She has been wanting to wear it so bad and it was a nice sunny snowy day as you can see...so I agreed.  I told her she had to be warm.   So here is what she picked out to make an outfit from that one Levi's tee:

Checking in with the peeps. lol

Turns to model for mama..however must keep talking. lol

"Make Something or Be Forgotten" tee by Levi's

Last minute text and turning to silent.

I am supposed to point out the double piercing in her ears. lol!  The earrings even coordinate in pink!

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY.... BLACK & PINK

Well we are Dallas Cowboys fans in this house, and we didn't make it to the Superbowl however we definately were watching the big game yesterday.   Everyone has been  playing Black & Yellow on the radio and even the Green & Yellow anthem.    

Maya J decided she was gonna go with Black & Pink this Superbowl Sunday. lol     Here are some pics we took while preparing for the game.

Head to toe Nike

Love the pink swoosh on the ankle...her fav sneakers

She is happier with the hood instead of the hat today.

Practicing her touchdown pose.

Maya with her newest little mechanical hamster (not a zhu zhu)

SHOES....SHOES....SHOES......

So I've been in a rut for a few months now trying to get my post baby body into my pre baby wardrobe.....Yea not having much luck!    So what's a Mama to do.....consign!    I've been doing it for years at the same shop (Tuesday's Child) in my town (I will be doing a feature post on the shop soon) and it's just a great process.   You give in what you no longer need or fit into, make money.....and buy NEW STUFF!  

A few weeks ago I purged my handbag and shoe collection so I was in need of replacements...by that I mean some hot boots for me to feel great in.   It started with a cute pair of grey suede booties with chains from a store Easy Pickins , then a rugged leather mid calf pair with a studded bracelet around the ankle.   Okay.....I know I talk about my shoes with a weird kind of lust but look at how yummy they are.....

I was on online last week in search of a new pair of Wellies/Rain Boots whatever you want to call them, I love them and had 4 pairs last year but the basement at the old house flooded and lets just say.....theyre not flood boots.   So I went to http://www.myspringshoes.com/us/stores which is online store of Spring a  local mall shoe store I shop when I can.   I found a pair of olive green rain boots (love green) for $11.98.  Cha-ching.....you had me at Olive Green.

Spring

Then on Saturday I went to the mall(haven't been there in so long)  to get a pair of the all so popular lace up boots.   Which kills me because I use to rock these back in the 80's with black cycling shorts and leggings in Italy.  HAHA   Does anyone remember Jody Watley?  Okay showing my age Im a 70's baby but I can still rock with the best of them.....trust me!

I found an awesome pair at a spot called Square One.....it's a retail store that sells primarily coats and shoes....that's it!   It's heaven........just racks of coats and aisles of shoes and most of them $20 or less. YES I SAID  T-W-E-N-T-Y    DOLLARS!    So I snatched up a new pair of brown lace ups!

Square One

On Tuesday morning....the knock on my door could only mean one thing.  FED EX.......    Yep, my shoe was here finally.   One of my first posts was on these platform booties Ive seen on alot of style blogs but were ridiculously expensive....Im  the mother of 5 and my children are the most important so I am not about to spend $150 on boots for me.    But that doesn't mean I don't want what's hot and in style.

HOWEVER.....while browsing thru my copy of Lucky magazine I spotted a little ad for Make Me Chic http://www.makemechic.com/ and of course typed that right into the laptop.     AHHHHHHHHHHHH (the angels are singing)  tons of shoes, boots, accessories and I was in Heaven.  So I spot the booties I've been craving....what and they are only $23.85   REALLY??????

Make Me Chic

  I also peeped a pair of sweet lace-up military inspired boots in BLUE for $21.20 ...OMG I love this site.   Shopping for shoes at home at these prices is crazy.  In my virtual cart they went.

Make Me Chic

Okay so in the ad was a discount code for 35% off (LKY35)  So my total for 2 pairs of the hottest boots out right now was $45.05 but with the discount (wait for it)..............................$29.28  shipping was approx $10-12 but they are running a FREE Shipping promo right now when you spend $50 (which isn't hard at all).

Well my shoe shopping for the week doesn't end there.   My husband happens to love me so much and saw how happy I was now getting my groove back.    He decided after work to pick me up a pair of boots.    Let's just say he likes his Mama in a little bit of a heel.   (You all do know that heels make your legs and butt fabulous right?)   So here is what Big Daddy J came home with for me....

Big Daddy J's selection