Patience My Child...

If only I had some! I have tried on several occasions to be more patient with my family, friends and Jonathan. But let me tell you...it is most certainly a virtue that I do not possess.  After JJ and I moved into our house we made two lists: "short to-dos" and "long to-dos" most of the BIG projects are on the long list, so it is always exciting to cross something off the list. Like I said previously, JJ crossed some items off the list this weekend. And trust me I am so proud of his hardwork around here..homeownership suits him well. However there are some projects I am more eager to get finished. Our office is the "holding cell" if you will for items we don't know where we want to put yet. The desk has not been set-up and the walls have not been painted. After a nice chat with Jenny (JJ's mom), she has agreed to come help me finish up the last two rooms over the next few weekends. I think once the office is painted I will have a more clear vision for the space. But man it would be so nice to have an EASY button about now.

So we woke up around 9ish headed to HEB, came home and watched some football. I left around 2 to meet Jenn to head to Highland Village for a few things. I did find the second Christmas gift that I have purchased for JJ today. I have only bought for him! I have a list now, but still have no clue what to get our dads. Everyone else I at least have some ideas for..any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! My mom has been asking what to get JJ and I said you can't go wrong with Home Depot giftcards..there is so much we need for the house for the yard and what not, so although she loves giving thoughtful gifts she might have to go with practicality this year!

So what are some items are your wishlist this year?? My list is evolving..Uggs, jeans....I really haven't thought about it much this year since we have been so busy! My mom informed me she is done shopping for me already..i was shocked! I am thinking a quick trip to the Outlets in Cypress will take care of a few of the gifts I need. We shall see in the upcoming weeks.

Thankful Part 3: My extended family-grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins and so forth. I am thankful for them because although we don't see each other often we always pick up where we left off. We may be a small family, but I wouldn't trade them for the world.

My family at the reception.

Claire, me and my brother. Claire read a scripture at the wedding.

My Aunt Pat doing the blessing at the reception. It was so special to have her be apart of our special day.

Dancing to "We are Family"

So there is a snapshot of the Odom and Gustavson Clan.

Have a great Monday everyone..

Shop Til You Drop

So after work on Friday I zipped over to the Stafford Center to meet up with my mom and Terri to get our shop on for the afternoon. I quickly found my mom checking out some jewelry. She found some precious gold bracelets and turquoise bracelets. We snatched them up and headed to the next booth. We found several great items, but nothing really to give as gifts. I found a cute glittery gold tree to add to my collection for a steal, a cute stocking to hang on the door and a dip mix for JJ. There were other cute items there, but nothing was really striking my fancy if you know what I mean. Terri bought some precious baby items for her niece's daughter. I grabbed a few business cards to keep in handy for the future, but this year was not near as successful as the previous years. We grabbed dinner and then I headed home. I came home to a husband who had cleaned out the garage, put all the storage bins in the attic, cleaned out and set up the gym and so on...he had worked his tail off! Sadly I passed out on the couch around 10..i was beat! He kept on working and slept slept slept..it felt so good!

So of course we were up bright and early at 8am this morning! So we started back on the projects this morning. We emptied more wedding presents and finished the attic up. We now have more storage then I know what to do with! So since JJ had finished all of his "honey-dos" he headed out to the softball park and I headed over to my parents. We had a more successful day that is for sure! We hit the jackpot at Home Goods..found the one last pillow I needed for the guestroom..pics to come soon. We found fabric to get started the next few projects around the house: recovering the dining room chairs and a few others. We then headed over to Town & Country to hit Pottery Barn..i STILL had giftcards! Needless to say I got some great items for the holidays and the giftcards are dunski! I can't wait to start decorating for Christmas! It still amazes me how much stuff we still have at my parents house! All of the china and crystal is there and will be there until we have the proper storage for it. On the books for tomorrow is football and a little shopping with Jenn.

I have been slacking on the things I am thankful for...so I am going to state the obvious..I am Thankful for my husband. Put simply- he rocks. We balance each other out to a "t." I am crazy, annoying, frustrating at times and he puts up with me! He knows exactly what I need at the end of the day..without me even asking. We are not perfect by any means, but at the end of the day I couldn't imagine going home to anyone else. OK OK enough of the mushy hoopla.

Sorry to only post wedding pics, but I am slightly obsessed with them...I love this candid one.

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and got a lot accomplished like we did! Go Colts! Let's keep that undefeated season going...

I promise to post pics of the house soon! We are trying to finish up a few things..but it will constantly change I am aware. It will be a work in progress and I think I am okay with that..for now!

Peace.Love.Shop

Honestly...

Just got off the phone with my mom and said she that I needed to share more about myself then what I had shared earlier in the week. Some more interesting details about me, stuff you would not know already. Well I thought I had, so here it goes again...

1. I love all things sweet: ice cream, brownies, candy, cake and so forth. I have the biggest sweet tooth!
2. I am a picky eater. I do not like to try new things..but boy I sure do get pressured wherever I am and whomever I am with..
3. I do not like attics. We  Jonathan is working on expanding our attic and I want NO part of being up there!
4. I am the supreme prepster. I do like trendy, but however I stick to me staples from JCrew and Gap. Thanks to some severe pushing by my mother I do have some very cute items that I would normally never buy!
5. I tried on straight leg jeans from Gap yesterday and loved them! SHOCKER to me! Might be going back next week to pick them up once I have the 30% off coupon.
6. I do not like to wear hats. I think I look terrible in them! However the hibs thinks I look great in them..so i am stuck!
7. I LOVE things that are monogrammed or personalized. I am having a baby blanket monogrammed for a friend of mine. She gave me my first monogrammed item with my new initials and now I am returning the favor.
8. I LOVE that I am not creative, but my husband and mother fill that gap for me.
9. I LOVE sports. I love going to games and watching them on TV.
10. I LOVE popcorn! It is my favorite snack! It also doesn't matter if we have just gone to eat if we go to the movies afterwards..I need some popcorn! Is that crazy or what!?!

Ok hopefully these 10 truths were more insightful! have a great weekend ladies! i am heading to the sugar plum market this afternoon! Can't wait to see what treasures await.

It's Here.....

i already have my eye on some items! Hurry they won't last long!

It's beginning to Look a Lot like......

Something I am looking so very very forward to this week is the Sugar Plum Market hosted by the Fort Bend Junior Service League. It is an annual shopping market to jump start the holiday shopping! It is this Friday and Saturday. So if any of you ladies has some free time to spare..I would head to the Stafford Center for some shopping or browsing if you like. You can buy tickets at any Fort Bend Randalls or at the door.

It is something my mom and I do every year! One year JJ went in a wheelchair and my mom was on crutches..long story..broken ankle and foot surgery. Soo many people asked if they had been in a double accident. So we came up with a wild and crazy story of me beating them up or something. Needless to say this event is a MUST in the Odom house. We love browsing all the vendors and picking up precious gifts for ourselves and friends..we try to buy on a one to one ratio..doesn't happen very often! I typically try and find a small something another to give to all my friends...hopefully I will be successful! Hopefully I will find something to giveaway in another giveaway I am hoping to do by the end of the month! We shall see.

This year I will be going on Friday afternoon with my mom, Jenn, Terri and whomever else decides to join! Should be a fun-filled girls afternoon of shopping and maybe dinner and drinks afterwards..

Ok that is officially all for tonight!

Bring It On

Ok another brief post today. Hopefully I will include some pics by the end of this one. Katie gave me an award that I have not even blogged about, bad blogger number 1, we had friends over Friday AND Saturday and I haven't posted a single pic, bad blogger number 2, the house has changed oh so much and I haven't taken a single pic, bad blogger number 3! Man oh man did I fall off the wagon, so much so that the hubs even commented.


So thank you Katie for the blog love! Sorry it has taken me a week+ to get to doing this!

Here are the rules for the award:

1)You must thank the person who gave the award and list their blog and link it.

2) You must share "10 Honest Things" about yourself.

3) You have to present this award to 7 others whose blogs you find brilliant in content and/or design, or those who have encouraged you.

4) Last, you must tell those 7 people they've been awarded HONEST SCRAP and inform them of these guidelines in receiving the award.

10 Honest Things About Me

1. I am incredibly for Christmas! It is my favorite time of year. Jonathan and I hit up Starbucks and drive around looking at lights...
2. I am a people pleaser..it bothers me sometimes. I put EVERYONE else before me.
3. I have the most amazing family in the world. No Lie.
4. I am some pretty amazing friends as well.
5. I am a shopper. I Love it! Some say I have an addiction...but let's be honest people you don't get to take your money with you to Heaven.
6. I love my job! I love my profession..I love learning new things in my field.
7. I cannot believe I am married, a homeowner and 25 all in one year! I am blessed.
8. I absolutely 150% HATE drama.
9. I enjoy entertaining.
10. I could not imagine my life without JJL. I am living the dream.

So now I must tag some lovely ladies to be Honest with me:

Sarah at Make It Luxe

Jenn atLove, Life & Laughter

Kelsey at The Seattle Smith's

Danielle at The Lenz's

Kim at J & K, a Journey

I know some of you ladies I have done before..but it always feels good to be a little honest!

Ok so that took care of the FIRST bad blogger. Maybe some more posts tonight.


I love how some many fellow bloggers are doing a Give Thanks tidbit leading up to Thanksgiving. So I am going to join in. I am thankful for my family. Without them I would not be the person I am today.

My Dad and I before he walked me down the aisle.

My mom putting on my pearls from JJ.

And my sweet brother. Isn't he handsome!

Have a great Wednesday everyone!

Funkity Funk Funk

So much to blog about, but i surely dont have the motivation. Quite honestly I am lacking motivation at school, at home and everywhere in between. we had a great weekend with tons of great friends and fun pics to post but I am not feeling the blogging at this time. The hubs has been a grilling machine and doing projects left and right around the house..so much progress has been made. it has evolved so much since Saturday! i have changed the guest room that I posted about..found a headboard idea that I am entertaining but just not feeling the motivation. Maybe a nice little jog around the lakes by our house tonight will do the trick?!?!