Time with Jayla & Some of my FAVS...by way of Gretchen...by way of Susie Q.

Yesterday, Jayla and I were out running errands. Being that Summer break is almost over and school starts back next Monday, I asked her what was her most favorite thing she did over the summer.

Here's her response..."WELL...one of my most favoritetess things was going to the Romantical Gardens. And I loved going to the bookstore. Oh, and just spending time with you!"

Isn't she just the sweetest thing? I got a real kick out of the "Romantical" Gardens answer. And when I told her how sweet it was for her to say "Spending time with you", she said, "Oh, shucks...it's nothing! You know I like that mother/daughter bonding thing!" LOL

She's a mess!

I just know this week is gonna fly by. And come next Monday morning, we'll be back into our weekly routine. We've been backing down the bedtime for a few weeks now. So, we'll see how well she does with HAVING to get up early.

We have Sneak-a-peek on Thursday, where we get to find out which teacher she'll have and where her new class will be. So hopefully, she'll adjust as well as she did last year. I'll keep ya'll posted on how things go that first week of being back in school.

Ok, on Sunday, I was reading blogs and I came across this cute little list on Gretchen's. It appears that she "borrowed" it from Susie Q...so I'm gonna "borrow" it too. :-) Here goes...

Sport: Soccer
Color: Purple
Movie: "The Color Purple"
Broadway play I have seen: Never seen a Broadway play
Broadway Musical I have seen: Never seen a Broadway musical
Song: "I can only Imagine"
American city I have visited: Mount Vernon, IL
Foreign city I have visited: Other than Jamaica, I've never been out of the US
Book: "Days of Whine and Noses" (VERY funny book...especially for moms)
Children's Book: The Bearenstain Bears "B" Book
Recent television show: Who's Wedding is it Anyway?
Actor: Cuba Gooding, Jr.
Actress: Julia Roberts
Perfume: Chance by Chanel
Food: Mexican
Dessert: Chocolate Mousse
Chain Restaurant: Chick Fil A
Local Restaurant: Fogo De Chao
Car: Chevy Tahoe
Condiment: Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce (Chick Fil A)
Kitchen Appliance: Toaster Oven
Home Appliance: Vacuum Cleaner
Beauty Product: Mascara
Piece of clothing: Sneakers
HGTV Show: House Hunters
Food Network show: Iron Chef
Author: ???
Male Songwriter: ???
Female Songwriter: ???
Holiday: Christmas
Ballet I have seen: Never seen a ballet before. Sheesh, I need to get out more, huh?
Disney character: Goofy
Flower: Purple Tulip
Alcoholic drink: I don't have a CLUE!
Non-Alcoholic drink: Dr. Pepper
Magazine: Creating Keepsakes
Animated movie: Shrek (all of 'em)
Television network miniseries: ???
Season: Spring
Male vocalist: Luther Vandross
Female vocalist: Anita Baker
Day of the week: Monday
Household Chore: Vacuuming
Ice Cream: Chocolate Almond & Coconut
Candy: Almond Joy
Artist: Jayla Bibbs
Quotation: “What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God."

Now, how about YOU? Are you playing too? And a bonus topic for you:

What's your minimum preparation for going out in public? Are you a quick mascara and lipgloss girl (in the car, no less?), a no-fuss-no-muss-no makeup nor hair production gal, or are you more of a diva, complete with flawless makeup, coiffure, and matching (stain-free) outfit? I just throw on some clothes, something that matches is optional :-). Brush some of the teeth, comb some of the hair and I'm out! :-) I can't remember the last time I wore make-up. It's enough for me to put on chap stick. I wear mascara every blue moon. I'm very low maintenance. Hey, maybe I should be nominated for that TV show, "What Not to Wear". (actually, I think that would be kinda cool and just the thing I need)

Alright, my fine feathered friends, that's all I've got for today. OH...WAIT...as you are aware, I have my weekly girls night out on Wednesdays. So tomorrow, we're having a special GNO. We're having 80's night and we're all gonna dress up in 80's outfits. Depending on how well the pictures come out, I MAY have to share them with you :-). I'm so sure....