Yes, we're still alive

I have neglected my blog. I apologize.

Allen's job is still boring, my job is still icky, but surprisingly we both really enjoy our life right now. I love where we live, it is a really nice area with tons of fun stuff to do. We are still close enough to Searcy to feel connected but far enough away to feel independent. We went to Searcy last weekend to see my family for Easter and watch Julie in her first Spring Sing at Harding. It was so refreshing to go back to Searcy and spend time with friends and family. Kaya even made a new friend, our friends Katie and Nate brought their doxie Kevin over for a playdate, it was just an all around great weekend.

This weekend is Memphis in May, Beale Street Music Festival and my friend Brittany since I have known since way back in the Florida days came to spend the weekend with us. It has been a lot of fun having her here! We stayed up late last night baking chocolate chip cookies and watching Disney princess movies. Yes, I am aware that I am 23. Brittany is a thrifty shopper and I was telling her what a big deal Goodwill stores were in this area. There are donation centers ALL over town. For example, I work 27 miles away from my house and I pass 5 drive through donation centers on my way to work. I have never been a huge thrift store fan, call me snooty but I've just never really gotten the thrill of rifling through someone's used items. Until Today, I went to the local Goodwill today and I have been converted. High quality children's books for less than a dollar? Yes please! The local Wal-mart makes donations to goodwill so some of the items are new in the packaging! Now I am normally espcially weirded out by thrift store shoes and clothes but I was very plesantly surprised. There were items from very high quality brands that looked as if they had never been worn. Many still had the tags on them! Maybe this is how thrifting is for most people, but this was my first fun experience with it. Here is the rundown on our purchases today.

Lasko Oscillating tower fan normally $49.99... $6.99
Children's book normally $11.99... $0.99
Michael Kohrs Nautical Capris normally an outlandish $598... $4.99
Nurtures peep toe wedge heels (brand-spanking new looking) normally $79.99...$9.99


We came home today with a children's book, a oscilating tower fan, a pair of Michael Kohrs pants, and a pair of Nurtures shoes for $28.00!!!

I am such a fan!