Sunday, December 14, 2014

This is Us





Yep, I did it.  Nope, I did not pull a "Claire" on Modern Family.


It was a bit tough to relax though.


The chair is not a good accessory for the ass.


Emily just had to get this shot.
Overall the massage was great.  The ambience was lacking.

*****

Kids are home


Em is in training to run a half marathon in March...she ran 7.8 miles today.  What did I start with the 5K?  I was asked if I wanted to partake...hell no.  So instead I am doing "The Push Up Challenge" with her and her little baby arms.  We are up to FIVE!


Tyler, yes that is my son and not the Diet Dr. Pepper guy or the Hairy Rob Lowe from the commercials, came in last night.  He has since shaved and got a haircut.  He and my father (bald guy on left) left this morning for Las Vegas. What grandfather takes his grandson to Vegas for his 21st birthday?!  A good grandfather.  They shall be back Thursday night with hopefully lots of stories, no rap sheets, no STDs, and maybe with a bit of money in their pockets.  A 73 year old and a 21 year old plus my dad's two younger brothers...could be fun!
My dad and Mr. H on a previous trip.  They look a little too happy.

My mother wisely opted not to go.  She now has four full days, in her house, all by herself.
I wonder if she'll even leave the house.

*****

Just wanted to wish every one a Very Merry Christmas.
Love you all.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

J Crew and Massimo Dutti


Haven't done much clothing reviews.  Let's jump right in...


J Crew Mixed Media Bib Top, Heather Gray, Size 10

On Model

Mixed media bib blouse

























I have 39 1/2" bust, wear a 34F bra.  I know, right?!

Ta Da


This is straight out of the box and a bit wrinkly.


I am wearing with my long johns and Smartwool socks.  Sorry.  Wanted to show length.  Covers ass.


Girls are contained.  No gaping.



Nice job with placket (?)

Sleeve detail


Back of garment is a bit see-through


When I first put this baby on, the bib part was stiff (has wool in it) and I thought the mega cuffs on the sleeves a bit odd.  I steamed the whole thing and love it.  It's light but has weight.  I have worn it a couple of times with my AG Stevie cords and SW black booties.  I am 5'6.  Because of the length I do think a bit of heel is needed (2") otherwise my legs look stubby.





Aren't the boots pretty spectacular?  Didn't have my size.

On Me:



You are all now worthy of real pants.



Fits very nicely in the shoulders.


Lined and with a hook loop.


More lining


A place for something small.



Single button but a pretty button.

Vented at the back

This is a heavy blazer.  I actually used as a coat/jacket two evening in Chicago first of November.
Yes, I've been slacking.  And yes, this was before the big freeze.

For those not familiar with Massimo Dutti...They offer free shipping and returns.  However, the items must be returned within two weeks.  I am still trying to figure out my pant size...no luck yet.  I could not get them over the hamhocks...hate that, don't you?









Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Time to Get Back Out There

Although I miss my little Peanut, it is time to get back to this thing called living.

I reviewed my 101Things to Do in 1001 Days List.  I am 57% done with 594 days left.  Dreading some of the things that sounded "fun".

101 Things to Do in 1001 Days


1.
Complete 101 list 
2.
Ride a motorcycle    This may never happen
3.
Celebrate 25th anniversary in Tuscany  This is going to happen in April!
4.
Go to a concert 
5.
Go to the opera 
6.
Visit New Orleans 
7.
Vegas Baby 
8.
Learn some Italian  So behind the eight ball
9.
Watch a professional football game live 
10.
Watch Citizen Kane 
11.
Visit a blogger friend 
12.
Start a vegetable garden 
13.
Add sunroom to house 
14.
Remodel master bath shower  This is going to happen in February
15.
Install a security gate on driveway 
16.
Buy opera length pearl necklace 
17.
Run a 3K race 
18.
Run a 5K race 
19.
Try caviar 
20.
Get in touch with an old friend 
21.
Make a new friend 
22.
Go on vacation with just my sister 
23.
Take a pottery class 
24.
Get a massage 
25.
Go to SOFA 
26.
Bake and decorate a cake 
27.
Eat a tofu dish 
28.
Sell a house 
29.
Take Softplan course 
30.
Find a new church home 
31.
Volunteer at an animal shelter 
32.
Volunteer at a soup kitchen or homeless shelter  My dad and I do Mobile Meals
33.
Visit Napa Valley CALIFORNIA
34.
Clean out my garage 
35.
Sleep under the stars 
36.
Play in the rain 
37.
Have my cartoon portrait done 
38.
Buy bracelet from Hermes 
39.
Spend the whole day reading 
40.
Watch movies on a rainy day 
41.
Don't get out of bed until noon  Probably NOT going to happen unless deathly ill
42.
Stay up past midnight 
43.
No TV or computer for a day 
44.
Have a party 
45.
Place a max bet on a penny slot machine 
46.
Go to the horse races 
47.
Do the Bourbon Trail 
48.
Fast for a day 
49.
Sew a pillow 
50.
Repot all my house plants 
51.
See a magician Back to Vegas...will do this
52.
Have a banana split for lunch  Again...Vegas
53.
Get my palm read  Ugh, why did I put this down
54.
Do a shot  Vegas
55.
Learn to use my camera 
56.
Go commando 
57.
Take Nana to Cherokee 
58.
See Mark and Kara's new house 
59.
Get a pedicure 
60.
Try eggs benedict 
61.
Touch my toes I have to get started on this
62.
Start yoga...again 
63.
Finish kids photo albums Sigh
64.
Eat Chicago Pizza 
65.
Visit the zoo 
66.
Help Karns high school 
67.
Go to hockey game 
68.
Read Little Women 
69.
Write a love letter to Hunter 
70.
See a waterfall 
71.
Make a snowman 
72.
Go tubing 
73.
Learn to shoot a gun 
74.
Eat beets 
75.
Pick blackberries 
76.
Travel on a whim 
77.
Make S'mores 
78.
Get a massage from the mall massage guy 
79.
Take a picture of my deer 
80.
Make a Key Lime Pie I ate one...can I count it?
81.
Buy a new lipstick color 
82.
Dessert at Melting Pot Have to remember to do this with Em over her break
83.
Wine by the Fire 
84.
Vacation with the whole family…one more time 
85.
See a shooting star 
86.
Vote 
87.
Host a big meal for entire family 
88.
Feed a squirrel 
89.
Wash my windows 
90.
Fix my oven fan 
91.
Have overnight guests  Do my kids count?  Or maybe drunk friends/family?
92.
Take a class with Marga 
93.
Get a Physical 
94.
Sell things on Ebay 
95.
Do the crossword puzzle every day 
96.
Make my own peppermint bark Williams Sonoma's can't be beat...why bother
97.
Golf with my parents 
98.
Buy a sweater from Brora 
99.
Go to the ballet 
100.
Watch Orange is the New Black 
101.
Skinny Dip101 Things to Do in 1001 Days


I have decided, and am in training, to tackle one of these items this Friday.  I am scared to death.
Hint...I will be at the mall with Emily.  I'll tell you ALL about it and may even have a picture.

To Peanut.