Link Up: SUNDAY SNAPS Week 7

Even though this isn't posting until midnight, I would like to make it known that it is only 1:45 PM on SATURDAY and I am already getting it ready to go up at midnight + .01.   Yes, I am giving myself a little pat on the back...especially since last week it was Monday evening.

Here we go....SUNDAY SNAPS - a weekly photography link up week 7.  Our link up following is still really small, but boy do we have some talented regulars!!!  Yes, I am sure that you have seen a couple of these ladies before, but they do rock my socks.  Here are my features from week 6 of SUNDAY SNAPS:



Jennifer @ Finding My Way In Texas
How gorgeous is this????

Lauren @ The Crazy Life of LT
Love that she captured a pic of the presh cupcakes that my co-host Sarah
whipped up for our blogger event

 

Kaeley @ My Mind's Lens
I frequently long to live by the ocean....I don't get there nearly enough....
these "snaps" make me happy!


Sarah and I would love to see some newcomers this week - we would truly be thrilled to have you!  So what are you waiting for...link up and ENJOY!  We do have just a few rules:

Rules:

• Please follow both of your hosts! (Myself and Sarah)
• You MUST provide the party button somewhere in your post in order to link back to this party (available to the right on my sidebar). Failure to do so may result in your link-up being removed.
• Link up to specific posts, not just your blog.
• HAVE FUN! And follow some of your fellow link-up bloggers while you're at it!

Link Up: SUNDAY SNAPS Week 5

It is already that time again!  I can't believe that we have already been at this for 5 weeks.  Without further delay here is Week 5 of SUNDAY SNAPS - a weekly photography link up.

Thank you to each and every one of you that linked up for Week 4 of SUNDAY SNAPS.  Sarah and I are thrilled that you took time from your blogging world as well as your life to link up with little old us!  Here are my three favorites from last week:

Heather @ Our Life In A Click



Debbie @ Painted Therapy

Jeanette @ Crafty in Crosby

I enjoy seeing beautiful scenery as well as just everyday fun photos that could be a great addition to a Project Life layout.  Keep the photos coming ladies, we love to see what you have been up to...past or present.  If you have been featured, please grab a "FEATURED" button from my right sidebar and display it on your blog...LOUD AND PROUD...you deserve it!

 

For those of you that are new, here are just a few rules:

 

Rules:

• Please follow both of your hosts! (Myself and Sarah)
• You MUST provide the party button somewhere in your post in order to link back to this party (available to the right on my sidebar). Failure to do so may result in your link-up being removed.
• Link up to specific posts, not just your blog.
• HAVE FUN! And follow some of your fellow link-up bloggers while you're at it!

Sarah and I hope to see you next week!  Happy Labor Day Weekend!

SUNDAY SNAPS: Week 5

SUNDAY SNAPS is right around the corner and look at me being all proactive!  My co-host, Sarah, is vacationing in Michigan and she is depending on me to have my act together...I am not going to let her down!  This linky party is happening ON TIME this week...no excuses!

Today is my daddy's 63rd birthday.  We celebrated last night with a nice dinner out.  After we got our drinks, my mom said "We have to have a toast."  Dad's choice of toasts was "Here's to being alive."  It was classic Chuck, trust me.  My dad prefers to keep things pretty private, so I won't go into a bunch of detail, but the last few years have been truly rough health wise...he is climbing a lot of hurdles.  Based on events about 13 months ago, we are beyond blessed to have him with us today.  Always remember that a few minutes can be all that it takes to alter the course of your life....never take those that you love for granted.  Tomorrow is never promised!  I love you, Daddy and look forward to many more years of birthdays!

Here is the lone photo that I snapped from last night.  It was monumental because it was the first and only take.  My mom has a really nasty habit of closing her eyes during pictures....take after take.  So, the fact that this was the first and only picture snapped was pretty awesome in my book!



My parents celebrating my dad's 63rd

Hope you are all enjoying your long Labor Day Weekend!  Don't forget to link up...you have until Friday!  The link up will be open Sunday at 12:01 AM and will include my featured pics from last week's SUNDAY SNAPS.



Link Up: SUNDAY SNAPS Week 4

Yesterday was Sunday and so you know what that means.....I am LATE for my own link up.  Thank heaven's Sarah was on the ball this week all the way from her vacation in California!  One of the fantastic benefits of having a wonderful co-host.

So here we are, Week 4 of SUNDAY SNAPS - a weekly photography link up.  Thank you to those of you that have become regulars as well as you first timers.  All are welcome and we love having each and every one of you!  Without further delay, here are my three favorites from week 3.

Beautiful photo with amazing light by Jennifer @ Finding My Way In Texas

 

Love me some Blue Moon and what a cool pic by Kaely @ My Mind's Lens

 

I can hardly stand the cuteness of Skylar....I just want to squeeze her.  You think I am kidding....
Cyn @ The Chunky Goddess

 

If you have been featured, please grab an "I Was Featured" button from my right side bar and display it loud and proud....you earned it!

Now if you are new around these parts here are the rules...you know every linky party has them, but as rules go they aren't too bad.

Rules:

• Please follow both of your hosts! (Myself and Sarah)
• You MUST provide the party button somewhere in your post in order to link back to this party (available to the right on my sidebar). Failure to do so may result in your link-up being removed.
• Link up to specific posts, not just your blog.
• HAVE FUN! And follow some of your fellow link-up bloggers while you're at it!

Link Up: SUNDAY SNAPS Week 3

It Sunday and you know what that means.....SUNDAY SNAPS - a weekly photography link up.  Here are three of my favorites from last week's link up.

Brianne @ Briantics 

Kaely @ My Mind's Lens

Kimberly @ Making Pinterest My Reality

For those of you that are new, here are the rules.  Sarah and I have modified them a bit from week one to make it easier for more people to link up.  Have fun and we can't wait to see what SNAPS you have in store!

Rules:

• Please follow both of your hosts! (Myself and Sarah)
• You MUST provide the party button somewhere in your post in order to link back to this party (available to the right on my sidebar). Failure to do so may result in your link-up being removed.
• Link up to specific posts, not just your blog.
• HAVE FUN! And follow some of your fellow link-up bloggers while you're at it!

Link Up: Sunday Snaps Week 2

It is already time for week two of Sunday Snaps - a weekly photography link up.  Here are my three favorites from last week's link up in no particular order: 



Photo Courtesy of Sweet and Sassy Texan

Photo Courtesy of View From the 512

Photo Courtesy of West Coast Girl



I love these photos as well as everyone's that linked up.  Thank you all so much for participating!  If you were featured, please be sure and grab a featured button.

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Now onto this week's link up.  Sarah and I have changed up the rules a bit to make it easier for more people to link up.  Following a weekly theme is not necessary, so just link up and show us what ya got!

Rules:

• Please follow both of your hosts! (Myself and Sarah)
• You MUST provide the party button somewhere in your post in order to link back to this party (available to the right on my sidebar). Failure to do so may result in your link-up being removed. 



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• Link up to specific posts, not just your blog.
• Please only link up to three pictures each week.
• HAVE FUN! And follow some of your fellow link-up bloggers while you're at it!

I went rogue this week and posted some of my favorites from Sanibel Island, FL while Sarah stuck with the theme we had originally come up with "Here Comes The Sun".

Sunday Snaps Week 2

Week 2 of Sunday Snaps snuck right up on me.  Sarah and I have decided to change it up a bit....you decide on your theme or you don't have to have a theme at all.  Just show us the best of what you have....can be current or from the past as long as you took the photo.

My theme this week is "Sanibel Memories".  These are three of my favorites from Spring vacations my son and I have taken with my parents in Sanibel Island, FL.  To me, it is a little slice of heaven right here in the USA.  Enjoy!

The view from our condo Spring 2009

Pool time Spring 2008

Last walk on the beach before heading home Spring 2008

That's it from here for week 2.  Don't forget to show us your best and link up!!!!!

Fellow TEXAS BLOGGERS: The August Version

I am so excited to introduce y'all to Sarah from City Girl Gone Country.  This little lady is a sweetheart and I feel blessed that our paths have crossed through the Texas Bloggers Facebook Group.  Can't tell you how excited I am to meet her IRL next month at our meet up. If you are in the DFW metroplex and would like to join us please join our group (link above) and check out the Event page....or better yet just comment or send me an email and I will be happy to fill you in.

Now, without further delay, here's Sarah!

Happy Anniversary to ME!



Hey y’all! I’m Sarah from City Girl Gone Country and I am so honored to be guest posting today on Jules’ blog! It’s been a joy getting to know Jules through the Texas Blogging community and co-hosting our “Sunday Snaps” link up together! I moved to Texas from California a year ago this week, and I thought it was only fitting that I create a blog post to commemorate my first anniversary here in the ‘ole hot state (since as I’ve mentioned in SEVERALprevious posts, I always like to celebrate the ‘little’ things)!

  On August 6th, 2011, I packed my bags and headed over to this glorious state. I had NO idea what I was in for, but managed to keep an excited smile planted on my face as I transferred my poor body from a cool 70 degrees to 100+ degrees in a matter of two days. Since living here in Texas, I have learned and picked up so many things/habits I didn’t know in California. One of which is the oh-so-famous “y’all”! I am SO guilty of this one! It’s just so convenient. Why the conjoined word phrase hasn’t mozied its way on down to CA is beyond me! I REALLY learned what football is all about here—especially college football! I could not believe how much fun it was getting to attend my university’s first game of the year… even if we didn’t win (anyone who knows about UNT knows we don’t have the best track record when it comes to winning football games).

  I’ve learned about love and I’ve learned about heartache.  I’ve learned the true meaning of friendship and how crazy but oh-so-fun it can be to live with 3 random girls. I’m still constantly learning things here in Texas (like how much mosquitoes love my sweet blood), but I’m so proud and so happy to call it my home for the time being. So cheers to my first anniversary here in Texas, and cheers to the blogging community for enduring my mini-celebration! ;-)
  I sure hope y’all will come visit me over at my blog. I offer DIYposts like my T-shirtto Tank Tutorial, recipes, and random tidbits in between. I sure would love to get to know each and every one of you!
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Sarah, thank you so much for stopping by today and sharing your thoughts on TX with my readers.  Wherever life takes you after your time here, you will always be a little bit Texan to us! 

Don't forget to stop by and show her a little blog love @ City Girl Gone Country.  Have a great weekend!

SUNDAY SNAPS Week 1: Personal Best

Hey, everyone!  Welcome to Week 1 of SUNDAY SNAPS - a weekly photography link up.

 

The Week 1 theme is "Personal Best".  Sarah and I can't wait to see your favorites and what fun would it be if we didn't share our own as well????

Maybe not a unique image....the famous arch in Cabo San Lucas...but I loved the way the photo turned
out and brings back such great memories

I snapped this picture of my dad and son while we were fishing in FL - it makes
my heart sing plain and simple

This is one of my dearest friends on her wedding day....she was listening to her husband's vows
and yep there is a bit of a tear....one of my favorite pictures ever

There you have it....those are my "Personal Best" for Week 1.  It is hard to narrow a theme like that down to 3, but these pictures are all special to me for obvious reasons.  And on that note, people....show us what ya got!!!!!

A Couple of Good Things Coming Soon

Based on the fact that the cat hijacked my blog last night, it has to be more than obvious that perhaps I had a bit too much on my plate.  Don't get me wrong, I am more than enjoying all the doors and experiences that the Texas Bloggers group has opened up to me, not to mention all the amazing women that I have had the opportunity to get to know...some even IRL.  With that being said, I have to get more organized and better manage my time...that is definitely something to work towards in the coming months.

Now, on to the good things.  Although, I am not an excellent picture taker...I am kind of obsessed.  They are all over my apartment as well as stacked and sorted in boxes and envelopes just waiting their turn to be scrapbooked.  I LOVE PICTURES!!!!!  It seems only natural that I am pairing up with the awesome Sarah @ City Girl Gone Country for a brand new link-up.  Please know that  although I am thrilled to be co-hosting with Sarah, "Sunday Snaps" is totally her baby....I am just lucky that she has been gracious enough to let me tag along!

For the first link-up (this Sunday, August 5th) the theme is Personal Best.  The rules are simple - you can submit from 1 to 3 photos representing your "personal best", you have to have taken the photos yourself and you need to follow your co-hosts...it is as simple as that.  Oh, and please don't forget to actually link-up and include the "Sunday Snaps" button in your post - we want to see your mad photography skills.  Sarah and I will each choose our three favorite submssions and post them later in the week. Sunday will be here before you know it...get those cameras and pictures ready to roll!!!

Next on my plate is the first official (DFW) Blogger Event sponsored by the Texas Bloggers Facebook Group.  As I mentioned earlier in the post, I couldn't ask for a sweeter group of ladies.  If you are a blogger in Texas, please check out our group and request to be added...you will not be disappointed!  Everyone is welcome, but we listed it as DFW because of the location.

I am lucky to be co-hosting this event with Sarah @ City Girl Gone Country and Taylor @ Goings On In Texas.  It is going to be a great evening of painting, wine, snacks and turning great blogging friends into great friends outside of our blogging world.  Once you have been added to our Facebook group, click on events and get all the details.  You must register in order to have a spot held for yourself, so you will have to take it one step further than just saying that you will be attending. The link to the registration page can be found at the bottom of the event page.  Sarah, Taylor and I are making plans for a great evening and would love for you to join us if you are in the area.  If you are interested in learning more about A Piece of Work, you can click here.  From that link you can also click the calendar and on September 8th you can click register and get signed up that way as well.  If you have any questions about this event, plesase feel free to contact me.

On a final note, I am particpating in a month long giveaway over at Finding My Way In Texas. 

I am Day 2, so if you are in the neighborhood check it out. I am giving away a 12x12" custom photo collage.  Somebody's gotta win..why not you?