Getting ready for VEGAS!

I am so looking forward to this trip.  Things have been crazy busy and I'm ready to let loose and get crazy with some really great people.  The mom's have everything planned out, but they won't tell us.  All we know is there will be no time for hang over's or naps...as my sassy mama says. 

I've been to Vegas once, but I was in the 7th grade.  People keep telling me there are much better/more exciting things there than the amusement park at Circus Circus. 

We'll see about that!

This piggy bank is filled with all of my tip money from the last couple months.  And we're ready to head out to Caesar's Palace for some ridiculously over-priced, fabulous shopping.

This flask is filled with nothing at the moment,

but who knows what I'll decide on when I get there.  ;-)

As an added bonus I get to go there with super great friends.  Like these boys.

Oh, I love them.

And maybe, just maybe I will choose one of them to marry while we're down there. 

 Why not? 

Everyone's doing it. 

Stay tuned for trip details!

Quality time with the Rudolph's

I love evenings at Danny and Liz's house.  They are always so entertaining with the little ones.  It's getting warm and beautiful outside so we've barbequed a couple times and it's wonderful. 

Little Ellie-phant (get it?) loves to wander around in the grass.  Plus she's a big girl now, so she goes a million. 

Brady is really good at soccer.  Like really good.

Future David Beckham right there.

Oh, and Ell's is really good too of course.  It must be those fabulous pink sparkly shoes.

Then it's bath, pj's and settle down time.  Coloring was on the agenda.

Look at that concentration.

Ellie colored too!

Do you notice a pattern here? 

But it made her so sleepy.

And I finished up my awesome coloring page. 

Then after Brady went down it was time for some wine and Modern Family/Toddlers and Tiara's/Glee with Liz. 

We've got the routine down.  And it happens at least once a week. 

Heart.

house sitting

I have some really good friends that went out of town for a while and asked me to watch their house/dog/cat/fish/chinchilla/daughter.  They have the most beautiful house.  Really, it's incredible.  Complete with a sauna, hot tub, jacuzzi tub, floor to ceiling glass shower, heated towel rack, robot vacuum, an adjustable therapeutic bed and the most amazing view of the valley you will ever see.  I guess you could say I'm in heaven. 

They work so hard and deserve every fancy thing they own.  I love the kind of people they are.  So generous, humble and welcoming.  I adore these people.  And I am having a blast fantasizing about having a fancy house someday.  Actually I don't really ever want to leave.  I don't think Laura would mind one bit, that's just the kind of person she is. 

Oh, and I get to hang out with the handsome fella.

Could he be any cuter?  No, I don't think so. 

finding yourself

So many people lose their identity when they are in a relationship.  They turn into a different version of themselves because of the strong bond they have with their loved one.  This is not always bad, but when a relationship ends you have to "find yourself" again.  I know from first hand how awkward of an experience this transition can be. 

Especially when everything reminds you of them and when you hear a certain song on the radio you feel as if you were just punched in the stomach.  The thought of dating again, or having that awkward first kiss with someone else, and having to meet the family just makes you want to puke. None of this is ever fun.

When a break up happens, we can't help but remember all the special/great/romantic/perfect memories and good times, but we forget about the bad times.  Going through a break up can be good, it tells you that you really are human, and you do have real feelings.  It gives you a chance to be selfish, eliminate the negative influences from your life and be true to yourself.  After a long time of off and on relationships, never knowing what the hell is going on in my life, and realizing that if you try to plan something God will laugh at you and throw you are curve ball these things definitely do help to pass the time.. 

1. Take long bubble baths.
2.  Buy a gym membership and let the hot muscle men check you out in your yoga pants.
3.  Find a good bottle of wine, and stock up. (You get 10% off at Safeway if you buy 6)
4.  Plan a girl's night at least once a week. 
5.  Find things you can be in control of, like your room.  Keep it clean and organized and then stand back and look at all the hard work you've done. 
6. Plan a vacation with great friends/family.
7.  Listen to "A little bit stronger" by Sarah Evans.
8.  Let someone new be nice to you and maybe even take you on a date.
9. Stay away from movies involving romance.  I would suggest anything like The Hang Over, Jackass, Step Brothers or Super Bad.  You will get a couple good laughs.
10. When you are having a hard time find a picture that always makes you smile or laugh, or both. Like this.

I bet you laughed. 

You're welcome.

Remember:  if great things in life came easy, they wouldn't ever be worth it.

baby sister

This is my baby sister. 
Sandra Rusanne Rudolph

She is gorgeous.

And I hate her.

I'm totally kidding,

I actually really love her.

She is an adult now, and that freaks me out!

We are 3 years apart, and we've always been pretty close.

Even though we are complete opposites.
She is easy going, adventurous, irresponsible, wild, artistic, funny, messy, and witty.

Whatever she chooses to do with her future, I know she will be successful.

She is a passionate and driven girl.

Here we go again:  Gorgeous.

She got all the good genes.

She is my best friend.  I can tell her everything, and she is always here for me.

We were raised by two feisty red heads, so neither of us had a choice, but to inherit that sass.

Oh yes, we have had our fights.  And sometimes I want to kill her.

But we get over it, remarkably fast.

We used to share a room (even a bed most of the time), steal each others clothes, tattle on each other, and throw fits if we didn't get things our way.  Yes we were spoiled little brats.

She is just too cute.  And hilarious. 

She has followed in my footsteps, but has learned from my mistakes

and made her mark on this world.

I'm going to miss her so much when she leaves for college,

 but I know she will always find her way home.

I love seeing her happy.  And that is exactly what she is right now. 

I love you sister. 

dreams

Right now I am in such a boring stage of my life.  School is taking forever, I would rather take a beating than go there these days, but I do love to do hair.  Dutch bros, yoga and wine are the only things that keep me sane right about now.  I have never been one to think about myself first in situations, I love making others happy and spoiling my loved ones.  And this may sound so bratty (in fact I know it is), but I am so over celebrating everyone else's happiness.  For once in my life I am trying to be selfish, and I have made a promise to myself that I will not settle for less than what I deserve. 

I don't ever want to have a wedding of my own.  I have been in plenty of them to get my fix, and I am so picky and OCD about things that I know I would ruin some relationships with wedding planning.  So no, no wedding for me...ever.  I want getting married someday to be all about me and my husband, and the love we share (so cheesy, I know).  But to me that means running away to a fun destination, tying the knot and staying there for a great honeymoon.  Oh, and I wouldn't mind having this thing on my finger...

 

I love babies/little kids. I think they are a complete miracle and so special.  And I am surrounded by them at this point in my life, which I am super happy about.  Child birth is amazing to me and it doesn't freak me out one bit.  I know I am young, and I have a lot ahead of me...no I don't want a child right now, but I know I am meant to be a Mama someday.  I have three spots on my tattoo that have plenty of room to have some baby initials written in. 

I want to be my own boss.  I don't do well being told what to do by people (imagine that).

I will spoil my employees, make people beautiful and run a successful business.

 I want a really big dog, and a really little dog.

I want someone to love me for me.  Their family as well. 

Family is the most important thing to me in life, and it always will be.  

I have my beliefs and views about things, and they most likely will not change...that's just me. 

I will never be an outdoorsy girl, and I will always be a Christian woman.  I am stubborn, impatient, sassy, generous, comforting, encouraging and passionate. 

The only reason I have had time to focus on these things is because I've had really bad luck with relationships. So yes, I have criteria that needs to be met now.  I'm done wasting my time and trying to fix people.

So if you're out there Mr. Right, get a hold of me.  :)

Happy Birthday Dreysan!

Dreysan is my little cousin, his mama is like my sister and we've always been super close.

Tomorrow he turns 8!  It makes me want to cry. 

He is the sweetest boy in the whole world. 

He is adorable, has the best smile, is so polite,

always knows how to make people feel special,

and he says some of the funniest things I've ever heard. 

I always buy him clothes because he gets so excited about sporting new styles!

What 8 year old gets excited about clothes, seriously?

But I am so happy he does because I have a little bit of a shopping problem.

He is a great athlete, and is definitely going to be a lady killer.

I'm going to have a panic attack when he has his first "serious" girlfriend, and I can't promise I won't be that crazy/protective older sister figure. 

He is so protective of his loved ones, and would do anything for anyone.

This little boy has been such a blessing to our family, and even though he hogs the bed...I wouldn't trade him for anything. 

I love you Dreysan Rudolph Shubert.

Happy Birthday! :)

 

fancy hair do's

I love doing hair.  Love, love, love everything about it. 

But I especially love doing hair for special occasions. 

A couple weeks ago I did hair and make up for a good friend's wedding, and it was so fun. 

And last weekend was prom weekend,

so I have just been spoiled with all of these fun heads of hair to play with. 

It makes me miss dances very much,

because who doesn't love getting all dolled up and fancy? 

 Making people beautiful is the most rewarding job ever. 

I like to think of it as being a "fairy god-mother hairdresser." 

Here are some of the princesses:

<3

Mama

My Mama is the best Mama in the world.  Yes, I am 21 years old and I still call her Mama.  Mom, Mommy, or Shelley just doesn't sound as good when you say it in a whiney voice....and trust me, Sandi and I have had that voice mastered since we were little.  Oh, and it works like a charm. 

But really...she is the greatest.  Here are some reasons why:

1.  She babies us when we don't feel good.
2.  I can tell her anything.  And I actually do tell her everything, even if she doesn't want to know. 
3.  She ALWAYS has her cell phone with her, but on the rare occasion that I can't get a hold of her I panic.
4.  She supports us with everything we do. 
5.  She makes me LOL constantly with the ridiculous things that come out of her mouth. 
6.  She bought me a trip to Vegas for my 21st.  Holla!
7.  She is a problem solver. 
8.  She cries about everything.  Even when I graduated from a babysitting course in the 6th grade, after every cheerleading performance and every time she hears that damn graduation song. 
9.  She taught me how to be feisty, and to never settle for less than what I deserve.
10.  She is beautiful.  Inside and out. 

I love you Mama.  You are fabulous.