Versatile Blogger Award

I have recently recieved the Versatile Blogger Award From Elizabeth over at Life With Elizabeth. If you don't follow her already head over and check her blog out, she is recently engaged and I love reading all about her wedding plans:)

  

 I was surprised to see I got this blogger award since I have been slacking a little a lot on my blogging! I'm sorry I promise it will get better! But thanks to everyone for following I love getting out and checking out all my new followers :)


So i need to present 7 facts about myself and then award 5 blogs... Here we go.....


One
I have a TERRIBLE obsession with Vera Bradley stuff... its getting alittle out of hand actually! If you haven't ever seen anything Vera Bradley check it out but be careful its addicting. I stopped by the Outlet in Chicago this past weekend and Picked up some fun stuff including a Watch :) and 2 new lunch sacks for work! Love it all!


Two
I love to organize things... when I first started @ my job I wanted to die because nothing was organized so i went in on my day off while the office was closed and organized everything. They were so surprised how much easier life was ;)

Three
I can only shop alone.... if anyone else if with me i won't buy a thing! I just like taking my time and i feel rushed when other people are with me.

Four
I have a terrible sweet tooth! Its been so hard since finding out i was allergic to gluten... but i've been kinda bad lately and have been sneaking in a few cupcakes here and there!

Five
I HATE milk! gross!

Six
I wish I was more crafty... i always see all these fun things people are making and i'm always super jealous! I just wish i had that type of talent.

Seven
Whenever I am trying something new to eat I always smell it before i eat it and if it smells funny i won't even touch it HAHA!!

5 awarded blogs :)

Melissa @Lifewiththeadams
Mary @b.mary & blessed  
Kassey @RICH
Jenn @Goingthedistance
Lyndse @Iwasbornareddirtgirl 

What i'm loving wednesday

Hey ya'll hope everyone is having a fantastic Wednesday :) I'm Linking up with Jamie again over at This kind of Love for another What I'm Loving Wednesday. Can't wait to see what else everyone is loving.

I'm Loving: This book. The G-Free Diet. Its has soooo much helpful information. I can't even put it down. I'm also loving this gluten free shopping guide... really helps out!

I'm Loving: That i get a 3 day weekend YES then only have to work another 2 days then another 4 day weekend! Yes I can't wait to just sit back and relax! And visit my brother :) WHOOT WHOOT!

I'm Loving: My wonderful family from Florida! Spending time while they were here was wonderful they are amazing people! Love and Miss them Dearly!

I'm Loving: This little Cutie... How funny is she? LOVE HER!

And this cutie as well... she is tooo adorable!

I'm Loving: My Mommy... she is amazing and has been sooo helpful this past month with everything thats been going on she gives the best advice i couldn't ask for a better mom! LOVE YOU!! :)

I'm Loving: that its almost summer can't wait to be laying out @ the beach :)

What are you loving this wednesday? Go over and Link up

XOXOXO

~JA



The ABC's Of me!

I'm laying in bed a little bored and i've seen this on many other blogs thought it would be fun to join in!

{a} age: 21

{b} bed size: Full

 

{c} chore you hate: Dusting

{d} dogs: No dog.... yet ;)

{e} essential start to your day: Shower... checking phone/facebook/emails hahha

{f} favorite color: Pink and yellow.

{g} gold or silver: White gold.... does that count?

 

{h} height: 5’4”

{i} instruments you play: In Middle school i played the flute.. but thats about it. I'd love to learn how to play the paino

{j} job title: Receptionist

{k} kids: None. . Maybe someday.

{l} live: with my parents... its awesome! ahaha

{m} mom's name: Ann

{n} nicknames: James... My sister and brother always called me chins when i was little hahah i was a chunky monkey thats for sure!

{o} overnight hospital stays: None

{p} pet peeves:I have so many i shouldn't even start naming them off! hahah but a big one is being late and people that don't listen and you have to repeat yourself WAY to many times!

{q} quote from a movie:

"Well that's what we do, we fight... You tell me when I am being an arrogant son of a bitch and I tell you when you are a pain in the ass. Which you are, 99% of the time. I'm not afraid to hurt your feelings. You have like a 2 second rebound rate, then you're back doing the next pain-in-the-ass thing.So it's not gonna be easy. It's gonna be really hard. We're gonna have to work at this every day, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, for ever, you and me, every day." -The Notebook

 

"Maybe mistakes are what make our fate... without them what would shape our lives? Maybe if we had never veered off course we wouldn't fall in love, have babies, or be who we are. After all, things change, so do cities, people come into your life and they go. But it's comforting to know that the ones you love are always in your heart... and if you're very lucky, a plane ride away." -Sex and the City 

{r} right- or left-handed: Right

{s} siblings: one brother and one sister

{t} time you wake up: 5:30am when I have to work or 8:00am on a regular day.

{u} underwear: Arie

{v} vegetables you dislike: Radishes .... i'm not too picky

{w} what makes you run late: My hair hahah if it doesn't do what its supposed to do i take way more timeon it then i should!

{x} x-rays you've had: Back, elbow and teeth

{y} yummy food you make: Well i'm just getting into the whole cooking thing but i feel like i can make some good pasta dishes.. but baking is more my thing! I make killer scotcharoos :)

{z} zoo - favorite animal: penguins

 

Until Next time

XOXOX

Hope Everyone had a wonderful Monday!

~JA

G-Free diet

As I had posted in my blog a few days ago I have recently found out that i have a gluten allergy.. BOO NO fun! So today my mom and I took a road trip to a Co op grocery store that's about 40 mins away to see what we could find that was gluten free. And although we did find somethings we found out that our local grocery store. But at least i got some things to try. Check out what i found.

Also we ran over to Barnes and Nobel real fast and Mom had heard about this book and I started reading through it and thought it would be perfect to get me on the right start with everything.Plus I just Love Elizabeth so i knew this would be a great book!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Weekend!

Until Next time!
XOXOX
JA

SHE'S HERE!!

I have been waiting ever so patently for my best friend to deliver her baby and she is finally here! And I'm soo happy for her and her boyfriend. Madison Ray arrived May 18th 2011 @ 12:15pm 7lbs 8oz and 20.5 inch long. She is perfect I love her sooo much already! Mom and baby are doing well. Can't wait to see her again! :)

MIA!!

Hello blogger friends, i'm sure most of you thought that i fell off the face of the earth, NO WORRIES i didn't i'm still here. I've been SUPER busy lately i'll be updating everyone on my fantastic couple of weeks in awhile but for now i just wanted to let everyone know that i am still alive and doing well :) I hope everyone is also doing well.
We've been having some amazing weather here in Iowa so I couldn't be happier hopefully no more rain for awhile now :)

I did want to share something with everyone tho... awhile ago I said i had got some blood drawn to see if I am allergic to any food and to see if that is why i have been always having all these stomach aches/pains. Well guesssssss what?!?! I am i have LOTS of allergies and its going to be NO fun!!! I have a wheat/gluten allergy peanut and cheese and potatoes... Now let me tell you its awful your probably wondering... "Well what the heck can you eat?" Ya i don't have an answer for you so maybe some of you can help me. Does anyone know of anyone that also has a gluten problem or know of any good recipes? I'm up for anything and good advice all i can tell you know if that i'm STARVING! hahha GRRRR!!!! My life has def just took a HUGE turn down a completely different path..

Well I promise i'll blog about my wonderful week as soon as I get a little bit of time

Until next time
XOXOXO
~JA

WILW

Hey blogger friends! I hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday! I’m Linking up with Jamie again over at This Kind of Love for another WILW J Sooo thankful that its Wednesday!

I’m Loving: The Sunshine! Even tho Iowa decided to skip spring and go right into Summer I am actually loving the sunshine! Not the 90 degree weather tho!

I’m Loving: That I’m now up to a total weight loss of 12 LBS!!!! WHOOOOTTTT WHOOOOTT My pants are beginning to get a litttllleee bit loose hahah!

I’m Loving: That when I get home tonight this cute little face will be greeting me at the door J

I’m Loving: That my aunt from Florida will be here on FRIDAY! Can’t wait to spend time with everyone!

This was the last time I saw here.... I was a JR in highschool i believe 2007

I’m Loving: Panera’s chips J they are the best!

I’m Loving: Hostess Zingers with a glass of milk! Sometimes I just need that rich dessert and this is the perfect thing!

I’m Loving: That I will get my food sensitivity test results back on Friday! I have a really weak stomach and tend to get stomach pains a lot so I had this test done to see if maybe I’m allergic to certain types of food. I’m guessing that it will come back saying I have a gluten allergy.

I’m Loving: The new lady finally started at work… today is my last 12 hr day for awhile hopefully J FREEEEDOMM!!!

What are you loving this Wednesday? Go link up with Jamie and tell us!

Until Next time

XOXOXO

~JA