First Fiesta!

We had the privilege to help celebrate a sweet baby boy's FIRST birthday this weekend. Graham is the son of two of my all-time favorite students turned all-time most precious friends. KK lived with us when Emmy was a baby which means she's really part of the family - the kids still call it "KK's room" and "KK's bathroom" so there was no way that we were going to miss this big day. 

At one point in the party Graham got a little fussy so Radley took it upon himself to pick him up and Graham LOVED him. He kept putting his head onto Radley's shoulder and just LOVED him. It was the sweetest, cutest, most adorable thing I had seen in a long time. It **almost** made me think we should have one more. ;)

He loved his cake and it took everything I had not to just go kiss his cheeks with all that icing on them, but I didn't want to be the weirdo from College Station. 

Plus his Daddy picked him up before I could get to him. 

Katelin  did a great job of putting together the cutest party. The decorations were adorable, the food was amazing and the games were a big hit! (Literally!) Emmy didn't hold back on the piñata...

and Landry was a whiz at pin the tail on the donkey.

The thing about the day that got me was how much they just adored Graham. They had only met him twice, but since he belonged to KK, he also belonged to them. Their love for HER meant that they love HIM. A lot. 

And it all started with a sweet Hospitality student that was willing to hang with this kid on a regular basis. 

Happy first birthday, Graham! Can't wait to celebrate all the fiestas yet to come!

Principal King...

Last Wednesday Radley got all dressed up to tackle his day as "Principal". This was a silent auction item that he **really** wanted at the Paw Print Festival and Gigi made sure to make it happen. 

He was super excited about everything but that tie, but I think he looked great! 

After the day, I asked him a few questions and this is what he had to share... 

1. If you were principal, what rule would you take away?

I would let people wear hats inside the school but not at lunch because you shouldn't wear hats at the table. 

2. If you were principal, what rule would you make?

At the end of the school day, you get to pick your favorite activity and that's what you get to do from 2pm - 2:45pm but it has to be school related. 

3. What was your favorite thing about being Principal?

Going to Chic-Fil-A for lunch

4. What is the most important thing to remember at school?

1. Be kind

2. Keep hands to yourself

3. Don't act inappropriate

5. If you were principal, what would you wear everyday?

I would wear fancy clothes on Monday and Tuesday and athletics clothes on Wednesday - Friday.

6. What was something you learned being principal of the day?

Principals have to be kind and make rules that are good and keep people safe. 

7. Would you want to be a principal when you grow up?

Yes! Because I get to make rules. 

He had a great time with his fellow Vice Principal and Counselors of the day and talked all about getting to meet the "people in charge" at the main office. I am so glad his administrators offer this as a silent auction item! Raises money for our school but also teaches these kids some great lessons in leadership! 

The one where I think I know what I'm talking about...

I'm not sure what possessed me to share this with you today because heaven only knows that my "beauty regime" is more like the lack there of. Basically I have two FAVORITE things when it comes to my favorite products/routine, but two is basically one and one is such a lonely number that I had to beef it up. 

So here goes.

Dove soap is the best. I have used this and only this to wash my face since my first trip to the dermatologist in the 7th grade. It works for me, it works for my kids. It's lovely. I sometimes spice it up and buy the pink bar, but that's just when I'm feeling crazy. 

My favorite face washing combo is a $4 buf-puf and some Dove. I use warm water, lather the buffer pad and gently scrub. My face loves it and so does my wallet.

I am a tried and true bath girl. I love baths - even over showers. I know that's weird to some people, but I love them. The hotter the better. All I need is a glass of ice water, a book and a few towels for my head. I even fall asleep. 

One of my favorite things to do is soak in some Skin So Soft. I LOVE this stuff. It smells delightful and it really does leave your skin SOOOOOOOO soft. And, it keeps mosquitoes away! Find yourself an Avon lady and order some SSS. 

(Do Avon ladies still exist? And does the fact I know about them put me in the category of old lady?)

Brace yourselves. This is my favorite favorite of all four. I'm gonna have to share a tiny bit of information so don't get freaked out. 

Hi. My name is Katy. And I have hairy legs. 

Whew. That was scary. And hard. But it's true. I'm Sicilian and no matter what I do, my legs stay smooth for about 4 seconds and then I can physically feel the dang stubble start to grow. I also seem to acquire chill bumps as if I was standing on Antartica itself which is the most annoying thing in the world. 

 I wasn't allowed to shave my legs until I was in junior high, which was TORTURE (its true, Mom). I actually snuck and shaved them once and my VBFF TOLD on me (thanks, Jenni). It was horrible. But, then in the 7th grade I got my very own razor for Christmas and I have been trying to perfect the PERFECT shave since then.

And I have done it.

Conditioner (any kind) + Venus Olay razor = Perfection.

Seriously. I happened upon this combo accidentally a coupe of years ago when I ran out of shaving cream and then I was so angry because I had been wasting money on shaving cream for a decade. You just need conditioner!! (And don't be too impressed by that White Rain above - it's hard being so fancy.)

Seriously. Stop reading this and go shave your legs. 

Let me preface this by saying, I didn't really actually truly learn to curl my hair until I was 25. TWENTY-five. I'm not even exaggerating. I'm just not the hair and make-up kind of girl. I wish I was, but I'm not. BUT...I acquired some accidental knowledge that I feel like I need to share with you. It is my duty as an over-sharer/blogger. (Come in a little closer so I can whisper).

I have found the perfect curl. 

Shall I repeat?

I HAVE FOUND THE PERFECT CURL!!!

I know! This is huge! And like I said, accidental. I should probably test this hypothesize more than once before making it a fact, but I feel so sure about it that I had to tell you now.

#denada

And my definition of "perfect" is a loose curl that LASTS. 

I feel like you need a timeline ...

10pm Tuesday, April 28: Washed hair, went to bed with hair wet

5:30am Wednesday, April 29: Woke up, got dressed, curled slightly damp hair; could see steam

(Wednesday was LONG, like I didn't get home until 1am, didn't lay down until 2am)

5:30am, Thursday April 30: Woke up. Got dressed. Did not reapply makeup or fix hair.

(That's my grumpy face).

I had another work event tonight at 6pm... and y'all... my curl still looked like this.

I KNOW! I mean, that's crazy talk. I did use hairspray, but I buy $2 Garnier hairspray so I don't think it was that. I think that it was the fact that I curled DAMP hair and it basically steamed my hair dry. 

As I am typing this (11pm on Thursday) my hair still looks like this and I actually brushed it. 

I don't know what's going on. But it should be documented and I should lay down and praise all of the follicle Gods because I may be able to wear some day 3 curls tomorrow. 

And yes, I realize that means I'm also on day 3 without washing my hair - but I fall in the category of a 2-3 days/week hair washer. Judge me. But, my hair does better that way and if I need a little "shine" resistance, I use some dry shampoo. My favorite happens to be this one from Target (that's a real fancy place, it's pronounced tar-JAY).

So those are my favorites this week! Go check out some more over with Andrea, Erika, and Narci.