That time I was on the Duggars!!?!?!?!?!?

If you have followed me for a while you know that I am a fan of the Duggar family.  This is a post a long time coming but last year Kyle and I went to Birmingham to the Southern Women's Show where Jessa Duggar Sewald was speaking.  I was really excited to get to see her in person and get her to sign my book.  

With their new season starting up Jill and Jessa Counting On, they were filming parts at the show.   

Since I was in the midst of the crowds...I ended up appearing in the first season!  

Yep that red head in the back is me and the plaid is Kyle.

 And that's definitley my red head watching a very pregnant Jessa talk to the crowd.  

Seriously how cool is it to spot your own head (and husband) on TLC??

Five Things Friday

Almay Smart Shade Light-Pink Lipstick: This lipstick is one of those smart shaders that are supposed to flatter your skin tone.  They have around 3 shades for each skin tone range (light, light-medium, medium, etc.)  Each set features the shades pink, berry and nude.  I picked up the pink for light skin tones and love it!  It really does flatter a light skin tone.  It is moisturizing and feels great on your lips.  The color payoff is great and it also stays on for a good amount of time.  It's a new favorite for spring.    

Special K Brownie Bites: Yummm!  For 100 calories these little guys pack good chocolate flavor.  They are perfect for providing that little amount of chocolate fix or sweetness without messing up your whole day.  Now they are pretty small and they aren't the most decadent brownies but when you are watching your calories these are a nice treat!

Walmart Canvas Shoes: I picked these up from Walmart on a late night random run in with my husband for $2 on clearance.  They are Vans look-a-likes and are perfect for throwing on with everything.  They did take a little while to break in (blister city) but now they fit like a dream and are one of my favorite everyday shoes.  For $2 you can't beat it! 

Jill and Jessa Counting On: The Duggars are back!!!  Y'all know I love the Duggar family and I am absolutely loving the new series Jill and Jessa Counting On.  I watched it when it first started a couple of months ago but they only aired two episodes.  They recently started back up and I could not be more thrilled!  I love this show even more than "...Kids and Counting".  It follows both of the girls who are married and adjusting to motherhood.  I love getting a glimpse into their lives and getting to see a little bit of the lives of the other children.  I love how they view life and how their faith is displayed so easily.      

NYX Wonder Stick in Universal: I picked this up at Dirt Cheap for $1 and absolutely fell in love!!  It is the perfect contour tool.  Now I am no expert at makeup by any means, and I am a total newbie at contouring.  This tool makes it a little easier.  I use the brown side to draw the contour lines and the illuminating end to highlight.  Then I use a brush to blend it all in.  It really makes a difference in your face.  Try it out and let me know what you think.

What have you been loving lately?   

Southern Women's show, bass pro and Jessa Duggar Sewald

I don't know about y'all but our weekends tend to be a lot of relaxing around the house and not much going on.  I'm not complaining I love a good relaxing day (can you say messy hair,sweatpants and no makeup?) but every once in a while I do like to go out and have a little adventure.  

My husband is pretty much the sweetest thing and he agreed to go with me to the Southern Women's Show in Birmingham.  Not gonna lie I wanted to go because Jessa Duggar Sewald was going to speak.  We had a great time, walked around, had a little date night dinner and did some shopping.  It's good to go out every once in a while :)

They are so sweet! 

And we just might be on TLC ;)

We got to meet the Sewalds.  

I brought my book for them to sign because I'm cool like that ;)

Some of the booths at the show:

And to thank my husband for an estrogen filled day we stopped at the Bass Pro shop for a little testosterone.  This one is really neat since the drive in you go through the woods and past a few ponds. It's one of the prettiest bass pros I have been at.  

What I read in September

So I only read one book this month....seriously one measly book.  I have been so crazy busy with work and the house and just everything going on I haven't had time to really sit down and read.  

I did want to make sure I finished the Growing Up Duggar by the oldest Duggar sisters.  I am going to the Southern Women's Show in October and Jessa Duggar is speaking there.  I wanted to have read the book so I would have a little more insight and so I can maybe get it signed.  

Ya'll know I am a Duggar fan.  I think they are such a great family and I really admire them for sticking to their beliefs and being a light for God.  This book goes a little deeper into their beliefs and their day to day life.  I thought it provided some really great tips and ideas for parents to use but also just general tips on how we should be following God's word in every aspect of our lives.  They aren't saying that you have to stop watching TV and don floor length skirts and turtle necks.  They are just saying to be aware of your actions and how you treat others, to make sure God's word is in your heart and to live out His plan for you.  

I am really excited to hear Jessa speak, look for a blog post on the experience soon!  

What have you been reading lately?  

If you and I had coffee

If you and I had coffee I would tell you how obsessed I am with the Duggars...seriously its so bad.  I know I am so slow to getting around to watching them but I have all but made up for it.  I just thought they were going to be so weird.  I mean they have so many children, are home schooled and seemed to have so many rules.  Seriously other than the fact that they have so many children they are normal.  I am so impressed by their parenting.  They are able to keep their morals and their children all have good heads on their shoulders.  I want to be friends with them.  Even though they are going through a hard time in the media and their personal lives I still support them wholeheartedly.  I think what happened was terrible and should never happen but he has asked for forgiveness and God has forgiven him so I feel like we have no right to judge him.  "let him who is without sin cast the first stone" John 8:7

I would tell you how much fun I had with my mom, sister and mother-in-law at the Biltmore house.  It was such a beautiful day.  The Downton exhibit was wonderful and the gardens were so beautiful.  I had such a great time sharing the day with my family.

I would tell you how excited I am for our summer but it's also going to be super crazy...it's already crazy and summer hasn't even really started yet.  I mean we are moving, going to see both our families as much as we can, and stil finding time to relax its gonna be crazy.

Kyle and I will celebrate our 1 year anniversary in August, this is right after we move so I decided to celebrate a little early.  On our honeymoon we went to Garlinburg, TN.  We had such a great time with all the attractions and food and just spending time together.  Where we love right now is about an hour away from Gatlinburg so we decide to take advantage of being so close and take a trip back to our honeymoon spot.  We've booked a nice hotel and plan on doing some things in downtown Gatlinburg and then going to Dollywood the next day.  I am so excited to spend some time with my husband and celebrate being married for almost a year (can you believe it??)