Busy Life As A Bunyard

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Dog Days



A fellow blogger asked me to keep her posted on Jasper's happenings. Ha!!


Let's just say he has a pretty nice life. I'll make an effort to post more pictures of our furry friend.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Maroon Magnolias

With tailgating season approaching, I have been dreading the desperate search for cute maroon dresses. Since my dear sweet husband is a die hard MSU fan and alumni, I spend a good amount of time in Starkville this time of year. Now don't get me wrong, I enjoy football season just as much as the next person, but I do NOT enjoy the frantic search for the perfect tailgate dress. And let me tell you, maroon dressed are not easy to find. And it's not only dresses that are MIA, but anything maroon in general. So this year, I decided put my sewing machine to the test and make two or three dresses myself. My size. My style. My sassiness.

Many stitches and yards of fabrics later, here is the finished product. I think they look pretty good, If I say so myself. Bring on the tailgating!




Blue 42 Hut Hut


OH yea, I know the facts (some of them) about football. Thanks to the MSU Women's Football camp that my dear friend, Kayla and I attended last month. I have been looking forward to this camp ever since last season-honestly. The days are gone where I am left questioning why the ref is throwing flags on the field, wondering why they continue to pass the ball EVERY play, and just what those funny names for plays mean..



After a day of being schooled on offense, defense, and basic rules of the game, I feel pretty confident going into football season. I think I might even pay attention during the game. Hehe


So here are a few pictures of the day. I would have to admit the camp was worth every penny and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Plus, It was a pleasure getting to know all the coaches that my dear sweet husband is always talking about. Is he jealous you ask? Of course! What fan wouldn't want to spend a day in the locker room, workout room, one on one training with the coaches, and experiencing the thrill of running out on the field to the best montage of past season clips and PUMP YOU UP music?!


With all that said, I'm looking forward to cooler weather and attending a few football games. Thanks to Dan and Megan Mullen for allowing us to make our husbands jealous!











Watch Kayla's video below!









Kayla VS Dummy. If you know Kayla personally, this video is so much more entertaining. I'd hate to play offensive against her! Haha!




Sunday, August 14, 2011

Welcome to the World!!

Finally!! I am officially an Aunt! Hooray! Pashby Collins Reed made her debut August 1, 2011- 7 pounds and 4 ounces. Of course she took after her mother, and was fashionably late, a week late as a matter of fact. But she was well worth the wait. I think I speak for everyone in our family when I say we are overjoyed to have her in our life. I have already sewed up an Oh Sew Cute outfit and there will be many more to come!

Kacey and Ashley are doing great. I know they will be fantastic parents to Miss Pashby.




Sunday, July 31, 2011

Life's little pleasures

Just a small video I wanted to share. When I was in News Orleans earlier in the Summer, I took a trip to the Audubon Aquarium. Yes, I went solo. And yes, I am that annoying person who oohs and awes over how cute the animals are. I apologize in advance if we ever run into each at the zoo. Anyways, back to the story. While hanging out at the aquarium, I stumbled upon the stingray exhibit and decided to take a quick video to share with Cody when I returned home.


Little did I know I would make a "friend" who followed me around through the glass. I'd walk to the left, he'd swim to the left.. You get the picture. Now more than likely, this was all in my head. However, this little guy made me smile and watching the video, I think he even smiled back. It is nice to take a moment to relax and enjoy the small things.




Take a look.




Fyi-did you know they feed stingrays broccoli? Weird huh?



Saturday, July 30, 2011

Look Whooo's Turning Fifty

My near and dear mother just celebrated a major birthday milestone.. the big 50! Geesh, that seems to old. It still seems odd that my parents continue to age.. I guess at some point I just assumed that they would both stop aging! Unfortunately, that is not the case. Oh well. With age comes greatness... right?


In celebration of Mom, we hosted a dinner in her honor at Mesquite Chophouse in Southaven. (Fabulous restaurant, btw) The whole crew, plus a few guests, wined, dined, and enjoyed the company of friends and family. Plus, what would a big birthday be without a cake? Oh goodness, I can't even imagine. Good thing I ordered a very scrumptious cake WAY in advance. Check it out!


Happy Birthday to a wonderful Mother who continuously nurtures and loves us, regardless of our faults.


















Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Summertime.. and the living's easy


Well, it was. Unfortunately the Summer is slowly fading away and the sounds of sweet fourth graders will return. Oh well-that's life I guess. Luckily, Summer turns into Fall, which is my favorite season of all.




Anyways, I'm getting ahead of myself-back to the present. I must say it has been a very relaxing Summer. Aside from a trip to New Orleans, which was fabulous, I have spent most of my days lounging about. Can't complain really. Two months of paid vacation is pretty nice; but also well deserved, if I do say so myself.






The only thing that is not well rested is my credit card. Oh yes, sadly I have spent my idle time shopping away.. Where you ask? Anywhere and Everywhere.. What I have bought? Boy, I couldn't even tell ya! I told you I'm a fan of local boutiques-and I wasn't lying. One of my favorite purchases, that I can remember, is my Waxing Poetic necklace-from Paisley Pineapple. Check it out. I've been sporting it around town.

Other than a trip or two and a major case of shoppingitis, I haven't been in too much trouble. I would say the Bunyard household has been pretty quite. Cody and I have been patiently awaiting the arrival of our niece or nephew-due any day now! I must say. the "patience" have long since run out! I am dying over here! When is that baby going to come? Geesh!



Here are a few pictures from the Baby Reed's showers. One event was a Stock the Library shower, thrown by her wonderful friends; Sarah Sartain, Gail Musick, and Kristen Gilbert. The other was a Pamper the Pregnant Lady themed shower, hosted by myself and my wonderful Mary Kay consultant, Kayla Essary.




These characters look familiar?




FYI- I made this sign for the front door. Turned out pretty cute!!





































Don't worry, I'll annouce his/her arrival as soon I can, along with pictures of course!