Newly Discovered Oreo Cookies

MAN.

I found - quite by accident, as Oreos are not typically the first cookies I look at during one of my infrequent (truly) trips down the cookie aisle - the yummiest cookies!

They are a Banana Split Creme Oreo. OH. MY. WORD. SERIOUSLY. Now, if you are not a fan of banana flavor, I don't know that I would suggest them. Although they do seem to have tastes of "banana split" mixed in, so it's not all banana. They are just awesome. Really.

They are a Limited Edition cookie, so if your interest or taste buds are peaked, I suggest you go get some!

The Wheels on the Bus....

I am strongly resisting the urge to COMPLETELY throw someone under the bus. I would like to think I am acting with His grace by NOT doing so. But man, is the urge strong.

I just don't understand how someone walks around with this air of "I know everything and how to do everything and never make mistakes" but when s/he does something, you have to look at EVERY. SINGLE. TINY. ITEM. to make sure it was done correctly. (Otherwise you end up cleaning it up yourself...so what's the point of having, "help"?)

Is attention to detail not a necessary or desired skill/trait/goal??? I mean really!

Maybelline

Not that the one guy who reads this will care, but I thought the ladies might be interested. (I know there are a couple of gals out there who read, just never comment...)

I wanted to share information about a couple of the Maybelline products I have discovered I really like.

First is the Dream Matte Mousse foundation. LOVE IT. It goes on so smoothly and never clumps up or cakes up like a lot of liquids do. It really seems to allow powder to adhere very well, too. It seems to stay put, too...doesn't really sweat off. A little bit goes a long way and it seems to be be a pretty good value. It isn't too terribly expensive.

I have also tried the new Mineral Powder and it ROCKS! I wondered whether or not it had oils, talc and preservatives, but it doesn't. This works great with the Dream Matte. It would probably work even better with the mineral liquid foundation, but I haven't gotten to the point I want to try that yet...

The last thing is the Intense XXL Volume & Length Waterproof mascara. I've used another brand for a really long time (and for the life of me right now I can't think of it, but I really still like it, too...), and for some reason just gave this a shot. It's GREAT. It has two sides...one that has the "pre" coat (it's white and works great to separate the lashes and add some extra length), and the other side is the color. I can totally tell a difference in my lashes. It doesn't clump and they really do look longer.

There are other make up products I really love, too, but they are a bit more pricey (I'm not talking about the ones you have to order, either) and I get to the point that I only use them for special occasions, not every day.

The Weekend

This past weekend was FUNTABULOUS!

On Saturday, we all went to the Oklahoma City Zoo. Yes, ALL of us - Pat, me and the two boys Mike and Evan. (Complete shocker that Mike wanted to go!) I will admit that it was entirely too hot and the animals weren't really out and about (except for the swimming bears, which was so awesome to watch), but other than that, it was a good day. Surprisingly, Evan wasn't all that interested in seeing the animals. All he wanted to do was run around (and away from me), open and close doors and gates, pick up trash, and ride the merry-go-round and kiddie train. He was a lot of fun, though, despite being a handful. Mike was just as much fun, but in a different way. You can tell he is really interested in the animals and their habits. I think it would be a lot of fun to go with just him sometime. (Wonder if I can talk him into that???)

The zoo has really changed since we were there last year, and boy, is it for the better. I'll definitely go again this year, but I think I'll wait until sometime in the fall (maybe a football Saturday or something...) when it's not quite so warm. (Okay, so it was blazing hot, but I'm working on not complaining quite so much!)

Sunday was family lawn day...and it was ridiculously hot...until we got sprayed down with the sprinkler by our 3 foot lawn patrol maniac. Evan is all about working in the yard. He LOVES to "lawn mower the grass" and "weedeater the grass" with Daddy. We even tried to go get him this little weedeater from Toys R Us...but would you believe they were sold out? And I mean they were sold out all over the Oklahoma City area. There was not one at any Toys R Us. I think I'll order it.

It was a great weekend!!!

Obsessing Update

Yes, I am still obsessing - but not as badly as I was last week. I'm still at a point, however, where I don't really want to write it all down until I have it all figured out.

I will say that I am completely fed up with the insurance industry and the crap they pull. (There's a little something for everyone to chew on...and agree with, I bet.)

Once I have it all figured out - and particularly after I talk to my agent so I can let you know what he had to say for himself and his company (which should be a riot) - I'll clue everyone in!