Just a little More Mascara Madness...

Well, when my girls read my last blog about the mascara choice of our family, they said I need to also share the other mascaras they love!  

My girls have a simple process when it comes to mascara.  They apply...dry... apply another coat.  Sometimes they use the "blue tube".  Other times they use a coat from blue tube, a coat from green tube..

Their other mascara favorites are Scandal Eyes by Rimmel and the 'ole fav of many, 

Great Lash!  

They will often use a safety pin to help separate their lashes.  I

 don't have the patience for that!  

 

Another little eyelash secret is they wash out an old mascara wand and use to to get the clumps gone or to separate the lashes.  

Simple and FREE tip!  

Happy Monday!  

Let's Talk Lashes...

My girls and I get asked weekly what kind of mascara we use...

Saturday my sweet nail lady asked me what type of glue and lashes I use...

I broke it to her that they were "natural!"  

She was shocked!  

God blessed us with some great lashes and I don't take it for granted.  

I always hesitate to break the news to everyone that we use Rocket Volume Express by Maybelline. 

YES! You can buy it at your local DG or WM!  

And, its cheap!  

Emiley probably has the longest lashes of the 4 our us.  They are simply gorgeous.  Since she is just 14, she is just learning to apply mascara and really just beginning to love make-up.  

Lainey has long lashes and they curt naturally.  She is "doubly" blessed!  

Abbey, now 17, has her lash skills down to an art!  They are beautiful and she spend the time on them to make them look fabulous everyday!   

Yep, that's me as a lumberjack on Halloween.  :)  

Maybe I need to take more close-ups to "prove" I'm lash worthy...

But for today, this is the best you get!  

 Let me know your favorite "cheap" mascara.  

We may have to try a new kind!  

Happy Tuesday folks... Here's to great lashes!  

This Has Gotten Ridiculous...

Hello Blogging World... 

Remember me?  Shelley, momma of three. 

Yes, well I hardly remember myself some days.  

I do remember I loved blogging and miss it terribly, but the hustle and bustle of following three teenagers around has taken over! 

 To add to the crazy, I am teaching JH Science this year.  It's so much fun, and I feel like I am working hard just to stay ahead.  

Last week we "played" with internal organs of a cow and pig.  

See, My life is glamorous.  

These three beauties make me proud every single day and keep me hopping.  

We rarely spend one evening a week at home due to their sporting events. 

I wouldn't trade it for anything but also need to get back to blogging to document the craziness of what it is having three teenage daughters.  

 Like many people, I choose a word of the year.  

For me, my word this year is "courageous!"  

I want to be courageous in my life.  I want to pursue the things I love courageously.  I want to be courageous and stand up for the things that aren't positive in my life.  

I love all things simple and having one simple word to focus on is so much more relative then a list of resolutions.  

Do you have a word of the year?  Do you hope to make small, simple changes as this new year is quickly underway?  

I'm so thankful for this new sign that sits in my living room.  It reminds me to be courageous, to keep my life simple and do all things with great love!  

Happy New Year, blog world. 

I've missed you!  

Miss Em...

Well, I'm only almost a month late to say "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to Miss Em on this dear old blog!  

Emiley turned 14 on Sept. 18.  For some reason this birthday was hard for me as a momma to swallow.  

Maybe it's because my baby is growing up right before my eyes.  

Miss Em has always been such a happy girl and as she grows into a young lady, teenager, I still see this great quality in her.  She brightens a room where ever she goes and genuinely cares for other.  

She has a heart of gold!  

She is a natural leaders and the life of the party!  

Emiley, you make me proud and make me smile EVERY SINGLE DAY!  

Happy 14th!  

These Girls Amaze Me...

Yes, because I was an awful blogger the last year (plus), you may have missed the AMAZING year that the Hamilton XC team had last year.  These girls WON STATE!  Yep, they were the best 2A XC team in the state of TX last year.  I was pretty proud of them... heck, the whole town of Hamilton was proud of them!  Well, I new season of XC began this last Saturday and these girls performed once again.  They competed in Dallas and come out 3rd against over 100 teams 4A and under. 

 (yep, that's against school much larger than we are!) 

 This wasn't just a regular cross country meet.  In this meet there were hay bales to jump... 

At one spot in the race, there were multiple hay bales stacked on top of each other that they had to climb up to get over... 

And these girls jumped them like it was no big deal.  

 These girls are so fun to watch.  

They admit that it's not always "fun" or "easy" but the friendships they are forming and the memories they are making will last a lifetime.  These girls work so hard.  They love each other.  I love them, too!  

 And there are perks that occur when you place 3rd out of over 100 teams and you are the reigning state champs... You SCORE an interview with Milesplit after the race.  

I chuckled so hard at these sweet girls... they are so naive and shy.  It was priceless to watch them in this interview.  

Great Start to the season, Lady Bulldogs!  We can't wait to watch you all the way to STATE 11/12/16!

You're Always 17...

 Abbey Grace turned 17 yesterday.  Every Birthday is FUN, but also is filled with some tears for this momma heart.  

I wish she would always be 17... or always be 4... or always be 10.  

Well, I say that, but I know that there is so much awesome life ahead of her to live and I know that GOD has an amazing journey in store for her.  It's going to be great and I'm excited to see her continue to grow, but it hurts sometimes.  She's growing so FAST.  

Abbey is a great big sister.  She's a great big sister and leader to Lainey and Emiley and also so many other little girls in our community.  I'm thankful for her patience with the little girls in cheer, at church...

With the girls that want to chat with her after her athletic events and that want to just play with her long blonde hair.  Someday soon she will realize what an impact she is making on the lives of these little girls.  

 Abbey has an infectious smile.  Spread that smile and your silly giggle with the world... 

 Abbey is adventurous and takes risks.  She is not afraid to try new things and things that will push the limits.  

Abbey has a joyful spirit.  She loves animals, even snakes that makes her momma crazy.  She is a helper and a giver.  She puts others above herself.  

 Abbey claims not to be to "girly" but she appreciates a few cute things in life.  Her sisters and I are slowly bringing out more and more of the "girly" things out in her.  She is simple and content.  

Abbey knows who she IS.  I love that about her.  She loves her friends and will stand up for them.  She works hard for the things she loves and what she believes in.  

Abbey loves JESUS.  

She loves church camp and mascara.

Abbey loves mint chocolate chip ice cream and Dr. Pepper.

Abbey loves her Nike shorts and Bulldog T-shorts.  

She loves her Bulldog Athletics and ACU.

Happy 17th Birthday!   

Let's Talk A Little Volleyball...

Volleyball starts early.  August first to be exact, so it feels like we have been playing for a long time before school starts!  Abbey and Lainey have both been in two-a-days and have competed in a tourney already this summer.  It's been a great, fun, successful volleyball experience so far.  I love to see smiles on their faces and success on the court.  

Abbey is # 27 on the Varsity again this year.  She is playing front row and back row and I am again amazed at her.  Abbey and the Lady Bulldogs had a HUGE win on Tuesday against the 3A Early Longhorns in just three sets.  The third set went to a score of 30-28.  It was intense, but I was so proud of the Lady Bulldogs for sticking with it and pulling out a WIN!  

Lainey is a freshman this year and has yet to even begin school but has begun freshman sports and many responsibilities with activities.  Lainey has played on both the freshman team  and been moved up to the JV team for a few games and a tournament.  I am so proud of her.  She has worked HARD.  Lainey is playing mainly backrow and setter.  The JV team fought back in a JV tournament in Wac  earn a medal in their play on Saturday.  GREAT job, ladies!   

Let the fun begin with volleyball, XC meets, football (Thursday and) Friday nights and so much more!  

...And because I had to include a picture of Miss Em on this post, too! 

Happy Monday!