Back to School

I guess we're not really going "back to school" since this is Alana's first year, but we'll go with it! Last Wednesday was Alana's first day of her school career! She was beyond excited! Which I am incredibly relieved about. I was worried about the having to wake up at 6:00 situation. Oh and the getting myself and 3 kids ready and at the bus stop by 6:50 situation... But, I'm happy to report, so far it has been great. No major morning meltdowns and we've made it to the bus stop with plenty of time to spare!


Here are some pictures of her first day:

Getting on the bus!

Coming home! 

I don't know who she gets all her confidence from, but I love it about her. 

She had the best time. She said, " It was amazing!!". She, of course, came home knowing all the names of the little boys in her class and very few of the little girl names... She's got her daddy worried already. Especially after she said a boy in her class told her she was pretty! :-)

Sally Hansen® Miracle Gel™ -Review!

I recently sign up on this online product review site, influenster.com. I am loving it. They've already sent me a fabulous nail polish to test out!! How awesome is that?!

This is what they sent me. Don't you love that color?! Don't worry, the black is just the top coat. 

I was so excited when the mail came and I saw my goodies! Luckily, Ross was napping and the girls were contently playing outside. So, I got to it! The polish went on smooth and the brush/applicator was really nice and made it easy to get good coverage.

Two coats of polish and a top coat later...

This was my result. LOVE IT!

It seemed to dry pretty fast, too. I was outside when I painted them, so that may have been a factor in the fast dry time. 

It's only been one day, but I am so pleased with how it still looks. In the 24 hours I have washed clothes, cleaned the kitchen, did dishes and taken care of three kids. 

This is what it looks like today! 

It looks pretty much the same! 

I'm so excited to finally have a product that really works as good as a salon polish. It looks great, without making a trip to the salon, spending a fortune and no need to put your hands under those uv-lights!! 

I would call this a win. 

Thanks Sally Hansen!! I'm loving my #MiracleMani 

*I received these products complimentary, for reviewing purposes. This review is my own personal 

opinion. 

I would also like to mention that I am a terrible blogger and can't for the life of me figure out how to get the extra picture at the bottom to go away.... Sorry! I'll get the hang of this one day.

Change

Y'all, it's been forever!! Probably close to 2 years since I last blogged... Oops! A lot has happened in those two years, as you can imagine. Just off the top of my head, we bought a different house in Pittsburgh, had a baby boy!! , and moved to Alabama ! That's a ton of change. Another huge change is coming this week. My first born, Alana, is starting Kindergarten on Thursday!!

This little girl.....

Is now this big girl!! 

She is so smart and funny. She is also very strong willed... It has been a long 5 1/2 years of disciplining this crazy woman! But honestly, she is my little sidekick. She made me a Mamma and now she's making me an old grey-haired Mamma! I can't wait for her to go to school mainly because I know she is going to love every aspect of it. And I can't wait for her to come home and tell me all about it. Because, if there's one thing she can do, it's talk! And she has a perfect memory. I know she will remember every detail of her day. I can't wait to share in her excitement! 

We've been getting up early to practice for when she goes to school for real. The bus will pick her up between 6:50 and 7:00. That's early, y'all!! I have to get myself and 3 kids up and ready and out the door to walk to the bus stop by 6:45. Pray for me, will you?! 

I promise I'll be back to keep you updated on on new adventures!!