Book for Mom.... Help!

So my mom is not big on reading.. Over the past 2 years she has read 2 books, she gets really into reading for like 3 days and then doesn't touch the book again for like a month..

These were her 2 readings:

I want to get her a new book to read for when she is at the river and were (Brian and I) not there and since my dad stays outside and works all day...

From what I gather: She likes inspirational books and books that are based on true stories also she has to be kept on edge and interested!

Any thoughts on books for my mom?

America's Largest Flag

"Unfortunately, the biggest flag in God's creation won't be an actual flag. It will be a painting of one. On the other hand, it won't be some wimpy 2-D representation of the Stars & Stripes, it'll be a really cool artistic, not-quite-3-D-despite-the-claim rendering of a fluttering flag."
Quote from the Houston Press

Artist Scott LoBaido is well known for painting American Flags all over America, have you ever seen one? Well of course Houston is getting the biggest one, remember everything's bigger in Texas!

Scott started the painting on June 14th (flag day) and his goal to finish is this weekend, July 4th! He is painting on top of a building near Hobby Airport, unfortunately (for me) you can only see from an airplane.. My father only flies Continental which only fly's out of Houston's other airport (IAH)

Go check out his work: Scott LoBaido

Also you can watch a live video of him and his crew painting: Live Video

Great way to kick of the Fourth of July Weekend!

God Bless America!

New Blog Design!

Check it out! Lovely Jenn over at Munchkin land designs has completed my blog design, after a couple weeks of emails back and forth this is what we came up with! What do you think? I'm very pleased, she is so understanding and just all around great! I'm still reviewing to see if there is anything I need her to edit before its "final" let me know if you have any suggestions or ideas!

Sorry for the short post, were headed here:

For Brian to compete in the wakeboard tournament! GO BD, so proud of my fiance'!

And to stay with these newlyweds:

My cousin Kristi and her new hubby Aaron!

Were so excited to spend the weekend with them and get to know Aaron better!

Off to Beaumont! Be watching for my post next week about our weekend

P.S. Please say a prayer Brian rides good, he hasn't rode much this summer so far, so he is kinda rusty!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Excuses......

Story of my life lately:

Rather it be for not working out, not going out with friends, not starting to diet, or simply sleeping in or not returning an e-mail right then!

My excuses: I'm too tired, I'll start next week, I didn't have a good day... etc etc etc

That's it, I'm tired of it!!!

Please watch this video all the way through, It's only 1:02 of your day!

Wedding Wednesday: Cufflinks

As mentioned before I am marrying a die hard Fisherman, I didn't really plan on getting him any cuff links till I ran across some of these on Etsy the other day!

And here's the ones I'm wanting to order, I'm not a fan of Gold but they are TOO cool, I don't mind the gold!

Another Wedding Wednesday Post to come later today.......

Fun Finds

How fun but dangerous is this? You hook it up to your computer and swipe away!! I have often thought about this idea as I am typing my cc # into the computer, one its so dangerous to type your info in and two takes time to type in all the info.. How easy would it be to swipe like your at the actual store? ha!
As seen on the Today Show this morning
Love the new OPI summer line! Make sure to read the names of the polishes


Found this on Etsy! I've seen things like it before but never to hang on the edge of a frame, loving it! Can't remember the seller though... sorry!

The fiance' showed me a % battery life thing on the Iphone.. It shows the % of your battery life right next to your battery in the top right corner! I can't find an image to show you but if you have an Iphone you must change your settings to have it on there, its heaven for the iphone, ha!

Thanks for all the advice/comments on the Makeup Brush Roll, I think am going with #3
Hope everyone has a great Tuesday! Almost hump day, whoa!

Make Up Brush Roll

I currently have a black Studio Gear Make up brush roll.. Getting worn out and not very fun, ready for a new one :)

I was hoping to find one to match my travel make up bag
Or my travel hang bag thing..

(this is not the pattern I have but couldn't get it to save in the pattern I have)

But neither Jon Hart or Vera Bradley make a Make Up Brush Roll yet

So I went on over to the oh so loving site Etsy, here's what I found:

1. 2.
3.

Here's where you come into play... 1 2 or 3 ladies? They are from differnt Etsy shop sellers but all around the same price!