This Glorious Sunday Evening

1. Hoppy Easter! Hubs and I spent a fun-filled and relaxing weekend in the country at my parents' casa. My oldest brother and his family came, too. We munched on "Crave" cupcakes (from Houston – WOW) and snow cones, went to see Hop at the local theater (it only cost $12 for me, ELC, Niece and Nephew – holy guacamole), watched a Texas thunderstorm roll in last night, and woke up to an Easter Egg Hunt Extraordinaire this morning. It was magical. Hubby and I left for home full – of food and forever fabulous family memories.

2. If you do just one more thing this April, let it be to purchase and read The Pioneer Woman's book, Black Heels to Tractor Wheels. I read it, in its entirety, this weekend. It captivated me. It was the loveliest love story. AND, Taylor just told me she heard there's talk about making it into a movie. With my favorite, Reese Witherspoon, playing Ree. I die. Swoon. Hurry up, Hollywood!

3. I have a confession:  I cheated on OPI. A couple of week's ago I got a pedicure. And – GASP – used Essie's Turquoise and Caicos. It's yummy. Don't rat me out to the OPI peeps.

4. And, BTW – I found a solution to my problem of constantly ruining freshly manicured nails:  Shellac/Lacquer/Gel (I think it has several, interchangeable names). It lasts at least two weeks. You "soak" it off in acetone (I believe). I had the salon I go to give me a pretty little French manicure. Totally l’amour-in’ it.

5. I survived the trauma of wearing a swimsuit in public. With minimal damage. Hubby and I had a marvelous time at the beach with family. Details soon.

6. Did you know you can buy things like Amoxicillin, Latisse, and Cialis (insert girly giggle) at an airport in Mexico? Without a prescription? I was shocked. And, no, I didn't purchase anything. I couldn't resist browsing, though. LOL.

7. I have the most wonderful Husband on Earth. He walked in our front door a couple of hours ago holding two glasses of ice cold lemonade. He had purchased them from our sweet neighbors' daughter. She had her little stand set-up in their front yard. My ovaries literally ached at the sight of his incredibly kind, yet simple, gesture. Sigh.

8. I'm rooting for John Rich or Marlee Matlin on Celebrity Apprentice. They ROCK.

9. I was devastated when Paul was voted off Idol. I think I'll root for Lauren or James now.

10. The new staple to my Spring wardrobe:  linen pants from Target. The Merona brand. They're comfy (yes, they DO have an elastic waistband – and I’m not ashamed to admit that) and wash beautifully. And now I can give my New York & Company yoga pants a MUCH needed rest for the summer.

May God bless our World on this Holy Day and may God bless each of you.