Blake Shelton and 101 in 1001 days!

This past Friday, it was the Jones County Fair (If you live in Iowa you are familiar with this fair and the Iowa State Fair) and the usually get some really great concerts to go to this year the line up was Thursday night was Lynard Skynyrd, Friday night was Blake Shelton and Saturday was Toby Keith. Every the concerts get better and better!

So Friday after work we were off to the fair to get some oh so bad for you tasty treats at the fair, then we got our beer tickets and found our seats! Usually at the Jones County Fair it is SO hot and it usually rains, as it did last year. This year it cooled off to around 75 degrees and the concert was amazing!! Blake Shelton is so laid back and just a regular guy! Hands down one of the best concerts i have been to! Below are some pictures, but they are not the best, both my phone and camera were low on battery :( SO i apologize for some of the blurry pictures!

 

Here we are last year after the down pour of rain!~




 

Waiting for concert to start! Can't wait until next year! 



 I also have had this picture frame wall decor hanging in my house for well over a year..... I finally got some pictures together and got them hung up! I am excited about it haha! This was also on my 101 things in 1001 days to do! So i can check that off my list! I am hoping to get some other things checked off my list as well :) What do you think? It is hard to find pictures to fill all the spots! I also need to get my wedding pictures all up COUGH... COUGH it has almost been 5 years and i still do not have them all hung up......... :)

We are having some really hot weather along with 3/4 of the United States, yesterday it was like 104 here, but it appears we have some relief in sight, along with some much needed rain! How is the weather where you are?

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Happy Tuesday!

Until next time,

<3

WOW, life in the last 2 months

It is hard to believe i have not blogged for almost 2 months! Life has just gotten busy with things and i always plan on blogging but end up having something else to get to! Sorry for that, i have been keeping up with everyone's blogs and reading about all your fun summer time activities!

So what has been going on in the world of Life with the Adams..

1. It has been so hot in Iowa this summer we have been trying to do anything to stay cool, so we decided to buy a little pool, so we can relax in the backyard after work or on the weekends! It has been nice to have, i have been enjoying it after work and on the weekends that i am home, we bought a life jacket for Macy and a raft, but to say she doesn't like the pool is an under statement! She will let you hold her in the water and she loves, it but the second you put her in the water to "swim" she hates.. poor Macy!





Joe and my dad enjoying the pool.



On June 15th, Joe recieved a call that is grandfather who was 89 years old and lived in New Holland pennsylvania had passed away, Joe and his dad drove the 16 hour trip out that Saturday, my mother in law, sister in law and myself flew out on Tuesday, it was nice to see some of Joe's family that live on the East Coast that i have not met, in the almost 10 years we have been together. We went to Pennsylvania 2 summers ago to visit Charles, Joe was very happy we were able to do that, we had been talking about going again late this summer to visit and to also do some sight seeing on our drive out. It is sad to lose someone no matter how young or old they are. This was Joe's only living grandparent.



Joe, Charles and I in 2010.



On July 1st, my brother had called and said my sister in law was having some contractions and thinking the baby may be here sooner than later, they were planning to be induced on the 7th if she was not here by then, so my new niece arrived at 5:37 a.m. on July 2nd, she weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 18.5 inches long and she is just a doll! Her name is Emma Paige and Lily just loves her! It is so sweet! SO be prepared for below, picture overload of my 2 sweet nieces!

This past weekend, my sister, Joe and I were able to head over to see the 4 of them and meet Emma, i have to tell you she is the cutest little thing! Emma sneezed a couple times and Lily says "bless you baby Emma" how cute is that!!

It was also so sweet how Joe was with Lily, he really does love that sweet little girl! It just melts my heart to know how good he is with little ones!

While we were visiting we went to downtown Naperville, to the shops, we had to hit up the Cookie Dough Creations, let me tell you the oppurtunity to get some cookie dough was great! (it didn't have any eggs in it) i got the Chocolate Chip Cookie dough and it was yummy! Joe decided to get the ice cream along with a scoop of cookie dough on top! He got peanut butter cookie dough, here is a picture of him enjoying his treat! :)



We also hit up Sugar Monkey Cupcakes they have the best flavors of cupcakes, who doesn't love a Cotton Candy cupcake! WOW, to say i had a small taste and my blood sugars were not happy with me is an understatement! Lily got the cutest little cupcake ring haha! She loved it! We got Cotton Candy, Lemon Raspberry with Cream Cheese frosting, Chocolate Chip, Smores, Lemon Raspberry and Cookies and Cream. I ate the Cotton Candy one and it was amazing!

I just love being an aunt! It so much fun to see these sweet girls! Macy also had her first "long" road trip! She did a good job, thankful for my sister sitting in the back seat with her! She is getting ready for the road trip! How cute is she! She also had fun playing with Lily and Petey while in Chicago! Lily just loves Macy, she kept saying where is Mace? Oh she is so cute! haha! What 2 year olds say!

Well i have lots more to write and share, but i think i have done too much already! Hopefully you stayed with me! I am off to see Blake Shelton tonight in concert! So stay tuned for updates on that!

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Have a great weekend! Happy Friday!

Until next time,

<3

What I'm Loving Wednesday

I have been missing in action for the last month or so, so today i am linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday! Can't wait to see what you are loving today.

I'm Loving: That today is my last day of work and i am off for the next 6 days! Oh vacation, can't wait to see you again! :)


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 I'm Loving:  That i am going to be reading "50 shades of Grey" series while on vacation! I have been waiting to start them, but i wanted to have the time to sit in the sun and just read :)

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I'm Loving: How far Macy has come since her surgery, she is back to her self, she is able to go on walks a lot further then she could before the surgery and she is also just so much happier because she can run in the yard! We love that sweet little fur baby so much!!

Here she is day 1 after her surgery

I'm Loving:  That in about 6 weeks or so i am going to have a sweet new niece! I am so excited to meet this sweet little girl!

I'm Loving:  That in July I am having a Norwex Party, if you have not heard of these cleaning products or used them, click on the link and check them out.


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I'm Loving:  This collection of candles, normally i do not burn candles in the summer time, but these are all great! I love the ice cream shop and suntan :) These are the Boardwalk Collection from Bath and Body Works

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Hope everyone has a great Wednesday! I will be back to show you how the BIG tree in our backyard came down, along with a few before and after pictures!

Until next time,
<3

Life is aMAYESing Giveaway

Go to life is aMAYESing: How 'Bout a Giveaway? and check out her giveaway! I totally want win!!! How awesome are her things for summer!

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All these things are so fun! So you should head on over and enter! Good Luck, but i would still like to win :)

Until next time,
<3

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the mother's out there! A special shout out to all the mother's in my life.

My mom, she is the most wonderful lady i know and she has helped me become the person i am today, she is also one of my best friends! I love you mom!! :)

My mother in law Mary Jo

And, my sister in law Jen

My little fur baby Macy made me this sweet Mother's Day card from her haha  :) but i just love it, isn't  my husband the sweetest :)

I hope everyone has a great day and is spending it with the people that mean the most to you!

Until next time,

<3

a list of 99 things

Sorry, i have been MIA for so long! I have been super busy at work and at home, it seems that the days and nights get away from me, i am hoping to change this starting now, so to make it an easy transition back into blogging i am doing something i saw on Jessica's blog from You are my color, check her out, she is great and has a sweet new baby!



The rule is to bold the things you've done, but i am copying Jessica on this one and also highlighting the ones i would like to do!

1. Started your own blog

2. Slept under the stars

3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii

5. Watched a meteor shower

6. Given more than you can afford to charity

7. Been to Disneyland

8. Climbed a mountain

9. Held a praying mantis

10. Sang a solo

11. Bungee jumped

12. Visited Paris

13. Watched a lightning storm

14. Taught yourself an art from scratch

15. Adopted a child

16. Had food poisoning

17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty

18. Grown your own vegetables _ possibly going to plant my own garden this weekend or next!! :)

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France

20. Slept on an overnight train

21. Had a pillow fight

22. Hitch hiked

23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill

24. Built a snow fort

25. Held a lamb

26. Gone skinny dipping

27. Run a Marathon

28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice

29. Seen a total eclipse

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset

31. Hit a home run

32. Been on a cruise

33. Seen Niagara Falls in person

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors

35. Seen an Amish community

36. Taught yourself a new language

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied i can't say i am not satisfied, but i would like to have more in savings and have my student loans paid off!!

38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person

39. Gone rock climbing

40. Seen Michelangelo’s David

41. Sung karaoke

42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt

43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant

44. Visited Africa

45. Walked on a beach by moonlight

46. Been transported in an ambulance

47. Had your portrait painted

48. Gone deep sea fishing

49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling-  I have gone snorkeling, but want to scuba dive.

52. Kissed in the rain

53. Played in the mud

54. Gone to a drive-in theater

55. Been in a movie

56. Visited the Great Wall of China

57. Started a business

58. Taken a martial arts class

59. Visited Russia

60. Served at a soup kitchen

61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies

62. Gone whale watching

63. Got flowers for no reason

64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma  I would love to do this, but with my Diabetes they usually tell me i can't :(

65. Gone sky diving

66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp

67. Bounced a check

68. Flown in a helicopter

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy

70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial

71. Eaten Caviar

72. Pieced a quilt

73. Stood in Times Square

74. Toured the Everglades

75. Been fired from a job

76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London

77. Broken a bone

78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle

79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person

80. Published a book

81. Visited the Vatican

82. Bought a brand new car

83. Walked in Jerusalem

84. Had your picture in the newspaper

85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve

86. Visited the White House Well the outside :)

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating

88. Had chickenpox

89. Saved someone’s life

90. Sat on a jury

91. Met someone famous

92. Joined a book club

93. Got a tattoo

94. Had a baby

95. Seen the Alamo in person

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake

97. Been involved in a law suit

98. Owned a cell phone

99. Been stung by a bee



I've only done 27 of the 99... How sad is that :( I need to get on getting some of these things crossed of my list :)

Do you have a bucket list? If so what is your number 1 thing you wish to accomplish on that list! After looking at this list and my 101 things in 1001 days, i should really sit down and right a list of the top 10 things i wish to do!

Hope you have a great weekend and HAPPY FRIDAY!! :) Stay tuned for an update on what we have been up to and working on at our house.

Until next time,
<3

What I'm Loving Wednesday

Linking up with Jamie, for What I'm Loving Wednesday. What  beautiful day we are having!! Spring is here to stay i think! :)

I'm Loving:  The Life Factory Flip Top Water bottles, well let's me honest i love all water bottles, i have a slight problem with buying them.... :)

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I'm Loving: Burt's Bees Lemon Cuticle cream, i have quit biting my nails but my cuticles are still dry and also seem to get irritated easily, so i have been using this and it is great!!



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I'm Loving:  I wanted to organize my spices that i have, but i just couldn't not figure out a way to do it, so i was in Bed Bath and Beyond and they had these Swivel Store Sliding Cabinet Organizer, haha, i thought i am going to try those and believe it or not, they actually work pretty good and have really cleaned up my cupboard!



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I'm Loving: The app Draw Something! If you are not using it, yet you should i am a terrible drawer, but i still love it, you can find me at Username MelAA82!

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I'm Loving:  These TOMS, i want them but they are sold out everywhere i have looked in my size... So i am hopeful i can come across them somewhere!! Have you seen them anywhere?

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I'm Loving:  These sweet shirts i got for my niece Lily and her soon to be sister! Can't wait to see them wearing them! :)

Of course i am loving my sweet husband and sweet fur baby Macy!! Can't wait until her appointment on Friday to hear how well she is healing and get her back into a routine :)





Happy Wednesday!

Until next time,

<3