Friday, April 27, 2012

Moments of the Week

Sooo...I have good news and bad news.  Which do you want first?


I'm gonna guess the bad news since I think you're all reasonable people and reasonable people always choose bad news first.  


Bad news: I don't have any photos for Casual Friday this week.  As many of you know, this guy ate my camera:




He looks so innocent when he's sleeping (and yes...he's sleeping on our kitchen table.  I came home from working out and this is what I found.  So bloody naughty...but I just love him).


Good News: My husband bought me a new camera!  Here is my new baby...yay!




Moments of the Week

Giddy Moment:
I rarely eat sugar.  But when I do...this is the face I apparently make:


Geesh...I take the term "cheeseball" to a whole new level here!

Moment of Celebration:
My husband turned 1 year older this week!  I threw him a golf-themed party (he was a former pro) and couldn't resist featuring some fun cupcakes...


And yes...I am about 99% sure that I made the same cheeseball face when I ate a cupcake...

We went out for dinner the next evening to celebrate just the two of us.
I love my husband.


Competitive Moment:
Much of my job includes playing games with kids.  It's a great way to build rapport and have fun together...except I am super competitive by nature.  I'm fine losing every now and then.  In fact, I often lose on purpose just because it's appropriate when playing against a child.  But I have a problem...

But then there's a 2nd grader whom I'll refer to as "Lucky."  Lucky.Always.Wins.  Even when I am seriously trying my best.
Well, Lucky and I play Jenga every week...and I've never won.  Not even once.  The worst part?  Him winning this week and looking at me with a serious face and asking the following, "Don't you get tired of losing?"  

He then suggested Candy Land as a game that might prove more successful for me.  
Awesome.  Especially coming from someone who's mom still cuts the crust off his bread.

I hope you all have a beautiful weekend friends!
XO - Marion




32 comments:

Laura said...

Such cute photos! And yay you have a new camera! Enjoy your weekend! xo

Laura @ A Little Bit of Lacquer

easy petite looks said...

i love your moments of the week. and it reminds me that its friday!! yay, new camera!! hopefully its similar enough to your other one to not be too hard to figure out!! (or i'm just slow to figure out the workings of my camera) those cupcakes look adorable and super yummy!! you made those? what dont you do, lol?!?

Anonymous said...

Happy Friday!
Love your new camera. We bought the Canon T2i for our trip to Alaska two years ago and haven't looked back. Enjoy your weekend!

Di - City and Burbs said...

Hey there awesome hubby! What a great gift. Happy belated one to him. Those golf inspired cupcakes are super cute. BTW, you should totally practice jenga at home to beat that kid, you know I would ;-)

Have a fabulous weekend doll!

Xoxo,
Di

Crystal @MissCrystalMakeup said...

Happy Friday! Booo, bad puppy! ;)
Congrats on the new camera though. Those golf cupcakes are too cute!
xo~Crystal

Nadya said...

Your dog is smart eat the Nikon and get it replaced with a canon, good thinking smart husband! ;)

BmoreLoveLeigh said...

I love your moments of the week! They always give me a good giggle! I never get to interact with kids (we're DINKs, no neices / nephews, no friends with kids, and my job is not kid-related) so it's fun to hear your stories!

ChiChi said...

I never win at Jenga either!!! I'm to excitable and not still enough. Candy Land would be my game of choice because it's completely mindless game...although my 3 year old and I get into heated discussion about which color is red and which is orange. Maybe it's just my box but they look almost identical. He is also too smart for his own good. Once he pulled a card and said "oh...blue square"...and moved WAY ahead of where he should have. I said "honey...you have to move the the NEXT blue square"...which happened to be on a curve. He says "no mom...that's not a square...that's a trapezoid." smart little expletive....check it out...they are trapezoids. Anyway...long story short....Candy Land can turn into a duel of the MINDS if you want it to ;)

And yay for your camera!! But you looks beautiful in any picture...even the cell phone ones!!!

Mia Maree said...

You and your hubby are SO darling! I can't wait to see your new pics with the camera :-) You go and get really good at that camera and then when I get mine you can teach me, deal? Have a great weekend honey!!

still being [molly] said...

HILARIOUS! i hate losing to kids. like, not on purpose. and happy bday to your hubs!

TheTinyHeart said...

Congrats on your new camera! What a great hubby you have! Sleeping on the kitchen table must be a beagle trait because Oliver does the same thing :)(Sometimes I think he's a cat stuck in a dog body). Have a great weekend, Marion!

-Sharon
The Tiny Heart

sugarandpeonies.com said...

So jealous/happy about your new camera!!

The cupcakes look so stinkin' cute... and your pooch, well he just looks like he passed out after a nice glass of red, love it!!

xoxo,
Claud

smalltownbigwardrobe.com said...

Oh my gosh, I have a beagle (mix) too, and they're crazy but so adorable! Mine gets away with everything. He is the biggest ham and he sleeps exactly like that too! (I call it sausage mode, because his little tummy is just laying there like a sausage. Maybe I've thought about this too much?) That is the most adorable thing that he sleeps on the table but so not cool about the camera! However, I LOVE your new one!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Sara Flynn said...

I cant believe your dog ate your camera!! that's no good!

I love Jenga! :)

Sara :)
http://seventwentysomethings.blogspot.com/

JillfromMN said...

I seriously LIVE for your Friday Moments posts :) As a special ed case manager, I can totally appreciate most of what you write on Fridays. Love it!! :)

lowcarbhighstyle said...

Glad you have a new camera so we can see outfit pics again! : ) And Happy Birthday to your hubby, those cupcakes are very cute. Have a great weekend!

Tiffany said...

I hate Jenga, it makes me so nervous. I will join you in CandyLand :)

Jenny said...

I've missed hearing form you! So glad you came over and said hello ;) Yes, big things are happening for me!

I rarely eat sugar either- I try not to anyway, but man, I have been craving ice cream like you wouldn't believe!! And your ice cream cone sent my craving to new levels!

Also, you are an AWESOME cupcake decorator!!

Simply Bubblelicious said...

Now, that pup is so funny... One the table? LOL. I have 3 kittens and they are always in trouble. Yeah, on the new camera, what a sweetie hubby. Happy Friday.

judy said...

our cats love the table..kitchen counter, sink, any and all furniture....we're bad pet parents, never taught them no-no!!! Is there anything else palmer needs to chew on, since hubby is in a buying mood????lol.

Bre said...

Congrats on your one year. Um... May I have a gold cup cake please?! They look so yummy!
Your puppy—I call all dogs that— looks so cute being naughty.

Milena said...

I can't believe that precious little thing ate your camera... I think you're just blaming that innocent puppy! :)

Cute post

Milena
www.milenalovesthis.com

Callandra said...

Lol! I'm pretty sure I make the exact same face when I have sugar too.....hee hee Happy Birthday to your husband (awww...and he bought you a gift)! So sweet ;)

TaraMixandMatch said...

Glad you were able to get a new camera! Happy birthday to your husband!

Imogen said...

Wow, that looks like the most incredible camera. That is very exciting. I need a new camera.

Floortje said...

Really love your blog dear!
Keep posting!
XO

Style-Delights said...

such a great way to capture the moments!! I love canon cameras..recently replaced my Nikon with canon EOS 2Ti! Loving it so far! BTW, you guys make such a gorgeous couple! Happy birthday to ur husband! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
-Jyoti
Style-Delights Blog
NY Style Examiner

Jill said...

I cannot believe your pup ate your camera. It would be funny if it weren't such an important an expensive item. Glad you're back in the saddle.

Love your sugar smile and that cute little J.Crew blouse. Have a great week!

Makaila said...

congrats on the new camera, what a hubby. :) those golf cupcakes are ADORABLE.

Karen (littlepiecefnb) said...

Nice new camera! I need a new one but they are so expensive! Any tips? I love your 'moments'...they always make me smile! =)

Marion said...

@ Karen - Thanks girl...glad you like my little moments :) And I don't really have many tips on camera shopping. I did a ton of research and found out which cameras many of my favorite bloggers use. Seems as though most bloggers live/die by Canon...so that was an easy choice. Then it was just a matter of features and price :)
Have a great weekend!
XO - Marion

Jonesfqqu said...

Having Concerta for a long time has some effects on the health of the user, like you will only lose weight as you take the medication, so you may need to stay on the medication for a long period of time. Also, doctors do not prescribe it for a very long time span and if you are habitual of eating Concerta for weight loss, then obtaining it might be problem. Not only, this fat burner takes care your weight, but in addition as for that although your sleep is improved, it is fresh and refreshing one day it has, it is useful, it is not. In addition, you are released from pain of all bodies perhaps you have. When you decrease weight, that to type those which are used because it becomes difficult job before variously, raises agile characteristic the result. In addition, as for you self-confidence you obtain many of the pride which you can achieve what with life. Through our website you will learn all about safe-quick weight loss, Proactol, Phen375, Appetite Suppressant, Tava Tea, Hoodia, Pure Acai Berry, Fat binder, Fat burner, Tooth whitening, Smile4you, Best Weight loss Diet, Weight loss Nutrition, Slimming, Truth about ABS, Six Pack ABS, Body Mass Index, BMI calculator, Tinnitus Miracle, Pregnancy Miracle, Back Pain, Cholesterol, My Yummy Mummy, Quit Smoking