And Two Weeks Later...

It's been two weeks since I let y'all know I was packing for our family to Florida. It's definitely the longest I've stayed away from this blog...not that it was my intention. We had a crazy-busy-wonderful time in Florida. Disney World and Sea World were awesome and it was so nice to spend time together just us as a family. It was actually our first family vacation where it was just the 4 of us. No grandparents, no visiting anyone...just us. I really enjoyed that. {Not that the grand 'rents aren't great!}

I meant to get back into blogging mode a little sooner since we did get back last Friday...thinking I would work on some posts while on vacation...or catch up over the weekend. Well, neither of those things happened. Sorry, loves. Though I'm assuming your life went on without a hitch. I did manage to get a couple of posts up at my sister blog, The Gym Bunny...hope you'll check those out {and don't forget to follow officially!}

I've got so many pictures I want to share from our vacation, but I don't want to clog this space up with them, as I know some of you don't read the blog to see my boys' faces plastered all over your computer screen. I'll probably post a few faves later this week, with the remainder being posted at my family blog, Love, Laughter & Happy Ever After. {Do I have too many blogs? Maybe, but I chalk it up to my OCD and need to separate the topics/niches in an organized fashion.}

So anyway...enough about all of that.

What did y'all think about the Miss USA pageant? I thought they picked a good winner. Erin Brady is gorgeous and I like that she looked a little muscular, meaning she was fit and not scary skinny.

Speaking of scary skinny - I thought the 1st Runner Up, Miss Alabama, was just a tad too bony.

I don't like seeing rib cages...it's just not sexy. Even my husband thought she was too skinny. She'd do well with an extra 5-10 lbs. Not trying to be snarky, I mean the girl is beautiful, but I just hope she eats.

I was proud that Miss South Carolina was a Top 6 contestant...I've noticed SC tends to do quite well in these pageants...until it comes to the interview question...



But anyway...

Enjoy your week!

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Happy Blogiversary To Me

It's my...

One year ago today, I revamped my blog into what it is today - Style Oyster. I am very much enjoying this blog and the wonderful readers I have. Y'all mean so much to me...and I am so grateful to have your support.

 

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Packing...

I'm going to be real with y'all...I might be scarce, or at least without world-changing content on the blog this week. I am in stealth mode trying to get everything ready to leave on Friday for our week-long Florida/Disney/Sea World trip.

Yesterday, I had to go sign Tanner up for his Karate summer camp so he'd be all good to go when we get back, then headed straight to his doc for an Rx refill, ran home from there to let the dog out for about half an hour and get changed for the gym, then dropped Rx off at CVS, hit the gym for an hour, picked the boys up from daycare, headed to Firestone for an oil change and to get a plug put in my tire, meanwhile entertaining the boys at Chic-fil-a and Kohl's while we waited, then picked up the Rx at CVS on the way home...oh and also stopped at a gas station to pick up a much-needed bottle of wine after all that hectic craziness. Oh yeah, I worked all day too. Sheesh...I would say it was a super mommy day. I have one of those every now and then I suppose. Just glad to get all of that knocked out in one day so I can spend the next couple of days packing everyone's suitcases, doing laundry and getting my house in order {I hate coming home to a dirty house after vacation}.

But anyway, sorry to keep this short but sweet...can't wait to share pics throughout our vacay next week - we are so excited! 

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Introducing: The Gym Bunny

I am so excited to announce that over the weekend, I launched my new fitness blog, The Gym Bunny. I am so excited about it and taking a different approach than I had with i-Heart Fitness. Bottom line is that I feel so passionate about fitness, it started bothering me not to be consistently blogging about it anymore after shutting down i-Heart Fitness earlier this year. I am excited for what's to come with this new blog venture and I really hope y'all will support me and follow along. As I like to say, it takes a village to raise a blog. Click any of the below icons to follow via your choice of social media {also on Bloglovin' for those of you that use that reader} - the more the merrier. You need not be fitness-crazed {but if you are, AWESOME!}...I encourage the fitness newbie, the fitness guru, the fitness fanatic...I encourage anyone who cares at all about a healthier lifestyle. Thanks in advance and I really hope y'all enjoy. xoxo {Bear with me as some of the design elements and pages are still in work!}



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15 Reasons Why I'm Awesome

Double-posting today because I decided I wanted to jump in on this writing prompt at Mama Kat's too. Because I'm awesome. Here's why that is:

15 Reasons Why I'm Awesome... 

1. I can spell everything. E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G. That plus every other English word you know.
2. I got hit by a car at 33mph when I was 8 and lived to tell about it. Not even a broken bone.
3. I have two awesome little boys. Awesome spawn come from awesome people. Therefore, by default, I am awesome. Double awesome.
4. I'm left-handed. Like #3, I default to awesome for that.
5. I'm artistic and creative. I love to paint...and some think I just might be pretty good at it.
6. I make fitness a priority...not just a random hobby.
7. I do whatever it takes to provide for my family...often being ambitious enough to have more than one job.
8. I know how to laugh at myself and often do. 
9. I bend over backward for those I love...and don't mind doing it.
10. I forgive people almost as easily as God does...OK, maybe not that easy, but I've buried many a hatchet in my day because I think it's the best thing to .
11. I can open a jar easier than my husband can.
12. I danced the majority of my life and can still do the splits.
13. I know when to be a blunt bitch, a passive bitch and when to bite my tongue. It's an art.
14. I can find common ground with almost anyone and usually have no problem striking up conversations with complete strangers. {I consider them friendship opportunities.}
15. I'm about as sarcastic as they come...but try to use it for good {laughter}, not evil.

Well, that was fun. I think it's good for everyone to celebrate their awesomeness every once in a while. No need to always deny compliments, talents and successes, right? We are all awesome in one way or another. xoxo

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My Week on Instagram

I'm linking up with Mama Kat's Writing Workshop this week and here is the prompt I chose out of the five offered:

5.) Your week in Instagram photos!

So here goes! {If you already follow me on Instagram, well then lucky you, you get an extra dose of my insta-awesomeness!}

Arm party I showed off this Memorial Day weekend...and also wearing again today!

Cutie McPuppy {aka Sugar} sunbathing with me on the back deck when I was sans kiddos on Saturday...

Enjoying the pool sans kiddos while Daddy had them out fishing with Papa and Uncle Jesse for Memorial Day weekend. It was bliss...

 

 And a Memorial Day weekend sunset...

Guess I wasn't super-Insta-crazy this past week! I'll do better next! xoxo

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Currently...

Joining Sara's link-up called Currently.

Current Book(s): I'm reading The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin and The Honest Life by Jessica Alba. Loving both!
Current Music: My country mix station on Pandora...based around Tim McGraw.
Current Guilty Pleasure: PB & Honey sandwiches.
Current Nail Color: My toes have a coral-orange color {don't remember the name} and my fingers are actually sans polish at the moment! GASP!
Current Drink:Agua, baby.
Current Food:Roasted almonds.
Current Favorite Show: The Voice and SYTYCD. Modern Family is always a fave.
Current Wish List: Clarisonic facial brush, new patio furniture and decor.
Current Needs: More money. Always. A girls' vacay somewhere tropical.
Current Indulgence: Blogging.
Current Blessing: Having the means to take our sons to Disney World and Sea World in less than 2 weeks for an entire week!
Current Outfit: Paige skinny capri jeans, Flojos flip flops {army green} and an army green and beige striped tee. So stylish, I know. Haha.
Current Excitement: Looking forward to a great summer and our Florida trip!
How would you answer these questions??

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