Can You Go ONE DAY Without Shoes??

Well...can you?

What if I told you it was for a super cool cause?

Okay.  So I am SURE that by now you've heard of TOMS Shoes.  Toms are the bomb.  For many reasons.  They're super cute.  They offer styles to suit ANYone's taste.  They are insanely comfy & durable.  But most of all, when you buy a pair of TOMS, another brand spanking new pair is sent to a shoeless child somewhere else in the world.  AWESOMENESS.  You should check them out.  AND buy a pair for yourself (and give a sweet little kiddo a new pair of shoes!)

Now...about this no shoes thing... TOMS Shoes has an event once a year to raise awareness the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child's life.  The challenge is to go One Day Without Shoes.  This short video is really cool and puts it in perspective.  PLEASE take a sec to check it :)

Photo Shoot: Pretty Matchy Dresses :)

My momma got these pretty frilly dresses for my babygirls before Elizabeth's wedding last wknd.  Sad story- they were never able to wear them.  SO- they rocked them @ church this morning and looked INSANELY cute doing it :)  We had a little photo sesh when we got home.  This one's for you Nonni!

Work it.

Camo is always more interested in Aves than ANYTHING else going on...

Sweet sis-kiss.

is it too much to ask to BOTH smile in the same pic?  YES.  cute nonetheless :)

Show me your teethies!

Happy Munchkin

Pretty Pretty Princess

Hungry Angel.

Sleeping Angel.

My Lovey-Dovies!

I heart spending my day with my little lovey-dovey babygirls :)

Nail Polish Swappage!! Funfun.

We can always count on Mer to host some kind of fun blog swaperoo!  Her latest gem is a "Polished Nail Polish Swap".  Head over to her post to read the deets & sign up!  Doesn't matter where you live...if you're capable of sending/receiving mail, you automatically qualify.  And NO, it is not creepy if you have no clue who she is.  Go ahead and sign up if you want a fun new shade of polish.

I'm totally doing it.  You should too. Yippeeee!

Presenting: Mrs. Elizabeth Owen Roark!!

I think it's SO super cool that on any bride's wedding day, she is automatically the most beautiful thing in the room...no matter what room she's in.  Seriously!  Have you ever noticed that?  I mean....brides always have "that glow"...but they really truly just become like...8000 times more beautiful on their wedding day.  My sweeeeeet college roomski, Elizabeth, was a perfect example of that this weekend at her wedding!  Soooo beautiful!  Can't wait to see some pics from the weekend.

Bunco Wins & Fake Tans!!

So.  As you know, I play Bunco once a month with my gurrrrrls.   Welllllll...tonight I WON!  ...for "Most Wins"  Hollaaaa.  Monumental occasion :)  If you don't play Bunco, you should.  It's basically an excuse for a girls' night out.  Love.

I ducked out a bit early bc my friend Jennifer of Tantrum Tans is offering $10 tans through tomorrow (she's training a newbie).  Since I'm in Elizabeth Bratten Owen Almost Roark's wedding on Saturday, I figured I'd spare everyone the pain of watching Casper the Friendly Bridesmaid (as Mer put it) strut her stuff down the aisle.  Tantrum Tans does the GREATEST job.  I am anti tanning booth.  Big time.  I'm somewhat anti spray tan.  But... I reluctantly tried the airbrush tan thing back in September when Jennifer and I were in a wedding together... GREAT stuff.

So anyway...tonight I'm a superrrr tan bunco winner.  I kinda like it :)

If you live in/near Denton, Frisco, or Dallas, check out Tantrum Tan's website or facebook page.  Jennifer's prices are awesome, the tans looks AH-mazing, and they LAST!!  Go give it a try & tell her Roxanne sent you!

Happy Thursday!

Today was a Good Day. Yesterday, however...

Today was a good day.

Since Cameron has officially reached the 6mo mark, I can take her to the gym with me! YIPPEEEEEE!!! This means that I get to work out AT the gym during the DAY!!  Hollaaaa.  SO exciting.  Today was my first day.  I was a little bit nervous about the childcare sitch @ 24, but they surprised me!  There were a lot of workers there, and they were loving on the kids every time I peeked in!  They even gave me a detailed report when I came to get the munchkins.  Even better: Aves didn't cry when I dropped them off.  I asked her to go give one of the little girls a hug and off she went!  Peace out mom.  Holla back.

I've been pretty pooped considering that B & I have stayed up late the last few nights giving the redbox some love.  We've watched The Town, The Social Network, Eat Pray Love, Dinner for Schmucks.  Liked them all.  We used to be movie-watching maniacs, but until this last week had taken a major hiatus from one of our fav things [#parentsof2babies].  I still want to see Harry Potter, Narnia, Tangled, Wall Street, Toy Story 3.... we'll get there :)  MAN...having a TV in our room again provides for such great me&B time.  I missed it!!  Love you Boo!

When B-Riz got home we headed out for dinner and ran a few errands.  Made a few Christmas gift exchanges and got some great stuff in return!  Excited!  Haven't shopped for anyone over the age of 2 (besides Christmas) in like...2 years?  Nice little treat.  Especially when you don't spend one cent out of your own pocket :)

Yes, today was a simple, good day.

Yesterday, however, was NOT a good day.  It was full of lots of sadness for lots of people that we love.  In a sense it was good, because we got the opportunity to spread some love/support/encouragement to some of those people.  But UGH.  It hurts when you have to watch people hurting.  And it hurts WORSE when you can't do a single thing about it.  Well...except pray. Which is the single GREATEST thing we can do.... anyway...

Yesterday took a SHARP upward turn mid-afternoon.  It was an extremely welcomed bit of good news.  It's weird to feel such EXTREME emotions for people all in the same day.  Complete Heartbreak.  Gut-Wrenching Empathy.  Straight up Pity.  Over the Top Elation.  Rollercoaster.

Tomorrow is a new day...we'll see what God's got on Wednesday's menu  :)  Hastaaaa...

Have You Heard about LOVE DROP??

Head over to my left sidebar & click on their logo to go directly to LoveDrop's website.  BUT FIRST, read below!!


I am so beyond pumped to have discovered this superrrr cool organization :) Love Drop is a micro-giving network of people who unite as a community to help one person or family a month. By subscribing to the team for as low as $1, they make it easy for their members to change lives in a fun and tangible way. Each month Love Drop delivers a unique combination of unexpected financial gifts, personal encouragement and the support of local and online communities.

There are SO MANY people out there who are in need of majorrrr help.  My heart is touched SO often by stories I hear of people that I am just dying to help in some way!  It's so difficult to know where to go to be of service.  UNTIL NOW.  Join me in making it your mission to help the 12 families that Love Drop is going to support this year.

Every month the Love Drop community will come together to raise as much support and awareness as possible.   At the end of the month, the 2 founders of Love Drop will show up on one family's doorstep to deliver any/all gifts that have been gathered over the month.  Um. AMAZINGness.

Check out Love Drop's first recipient:  Jill.  Here's her story:



The very first company to truly believe in Love Drop was YUMMY  restaurant Kona Grill. They’ve been instrumental in pushing LD forward and are Love Drop's first official sponsor.  Be sure to find one in your area & show them some love :)

How you can help

This project is all about coming up with creative and fun ways to make a difference for someone. Here’s what you can do to make the first Love Drop special for Jill and her family:

• Join the team – Become a member by paying whatever you want each month. Even $1.00.
• Blog about our Love Drops once a month! It’s easy, it’s rewarding, and it REALLY helps spread the word (which in turn helps the families!). We’ll give you all the content you need.
• Give a gift – Gift cards, clothes, a homemade scarf, a bike, whatev.
• Provide a service – Web design, tax help, legal services, etc.

(Email all ideas/questions to team (at) lovedrop.us, they’ll make it happen)

That’s it guys. It really is that easy to help. Come join the mission and be a part of something COOL! 

Cameron Lily: 6 Months

height: TBD

weight: TBD

head: TBD

official 6mo. picture: coming soon...

for now, this will do:

Craziness.  Goes by SO much faster with the second.  And I feel like I don't soak in every teeny tiny little moment like I did with the first.  Which is kind of sad when I think about it.  But I DO cherish every single solitary day with the little monkey.  No doubt about that.  She is awesome and cute and sweet and goofy and entertaining and just makes us SUPER happy :)

Sidenote: I LOVE that my bday and Cam's 1/2 bday are only 1 day apart!! Yay! 

@ 6 months the Caminator is:

• on all fours rocking back and forth.  hilar.

• getting more armstrength but totally still faceplants sometimes.  also hilar.
• super ticklish.  love ittttt.
• a drooling machine.
• rockin' a little bit more hair (still blonde) but more importantly, she's got about 5 crazy hairs that are 6 inches long.  love them.  REFUSE to cut them.
• trying veggies and NOT diggin.  just started a few days ago.  still working on that

• sleeping from about 830-800 with a few wake ups in there randomly
• usually wakes up for a bottle between 5 & 6
• lovelovelovelovelovesssss bathtime.  splashing queen.  esp when she & ave bathe together.  awesomeness.
• super bouncy in the jumperoo!!
• screams when she gets frustrated OR just wants attention.  it's really funny and really annoying @ times.  she totally looks like she's gonna bust a blood vessel in her forehead.  cracks me up.
• is obsessed with all toys that play music or make noise (i.e. choo-choo, keyboard, keys)
• has taken a paci a couple of times this week randomly?? maybe she'll be a paci baby after all...
• naps kind of randomly but always gets one good 2 hour nap in
• totally enchanted by watching BigSis.  or any other toddler for that matter.  LOVES all of avery's friends.
• never wants to miss out on what's going on
• has become kind of chatty lately
• can sit up for a while on her own, but can't get that way by herself yet!
• does super awesome in the nursery every week (SO thankful for that)
• loves books but is more interested in eating them than reading them

 So blessed by this little munchkin's life!  The giggles, the cuddles, the drooliness, the grins, the excited spazzy moments, and even the screams make life in the Bradford casa THAT much better.  God- Your creation that You have entrusted to B-Riz & I is awesome.  THANK YOU!!!

On My 26th Birthday...

I'm thankful for:

• the health & happiness of mi familia
• my hubs: his hard work to provide for his leading ladies, his patience w/my brainlessness, his love, his silliness, his adoration for our babygirrrls, that he cares what I think
• my sweeeeet little rugrats!
• the fact that I'm able to stay home w the behbehs while B-Riz provides financially for the fam. thx boo!
• all of the super amazing friends that God has blessed me with in life...and all of the ones He continues to hook me up with!
• my Lifegroup.  Love you fools.
• our new casa.
• that my BFFs are still my BFFs no matter where we are in life!!
• my bros who are both such blessings to me and to soooo many others!
• the parentals who i love, respect, laugh at with, and have learned SO much from
• cupcakes
• having access to & knowledge about nutritious foods
• God's provision in SO many ways: financial, emotional, relational, spiritual, etc...
• Avery's dance moves
• Avery's little playmates: Tatum & Carson
• Shrek & the way he can keep Avery's attention for a FULL HOUR. ;)

I'm sad about:

• Brent Weaver's continuing battle with cancer
• Kelly having to watch cancer suck her mom's life away
• friends in difficult & lonely places
• a special person's difficulty with a cancer diagnosis
• Yao Ming.  His sitch seriously makes me sad.  Weird?  Maybe.  But I can't help it.
• The amount of human sex trafficking that happens EVERY.DAY. in the United States
• new parents being told that their babies have Neuroblastoma.  UGH.
• A sweet friend's brother who is an addict in rehab.  He's fighting to steal his life back from his addiction.

I'm optimistic about:

• getting my training/bootcamp business going!
• my brother's future!
• growing relationships with our friends up here in the DFdub
• the upcoming marriage of my roomski!
• the way God is using a way cool girl, Mrs. KML

I'm looking forward this year to:

• visiting the Reidster in Lubbock & watching some Tech Rugby domination
• seeing where Rileton ends up!
• getting more involved @ Hope Fellowship!
• watching Cam & Ave's relationship continue to grow.  CUTENESS.
• Jacci &  Scarlett coming to visit!
• Enjoying 2 childless vacays with the hubs!
• finding new ways to serve & love people
• NOT being pregnant! (although if i were to find out that I was, how could i NOT be pumped?)
• playing some sport, any sport again!  Miss me some athletic activity!!
• watching hubs take on more leadership roles @ work.  what a stud :)
• working out during the day bc Camo is finally old enough for the Child Care Center!!
• Cameron's first year milestones
• FINALLY learning to sew!!

I'm praying for:

• continued health for my family & the ppl closest to me!
• lots of love, joy, & truth in the hearts of my babygurrrrls
• continued professional success for B-Riz
• improved organization in my life so that I can better use my time, my gifts to do what I feel God leading me to do
• spiritual discipline

I'm reading:

• Nelson Mandela's autobiography
• The Bible (1-yr plan w the hubs!)
• Decision Points
• The Help

I'm LOVING:

• cupcakes
• TOMS
• blogging
• jogging/working out
• wearing scarves!
• the snow outside my window
• Ben Folds
• my kindle
• Glee
• keeping my house clean
• game nights
• John Makenzie
• Skype
• my morning coffee
• AIO
• having a playroom
• embracing my natural self...darker hair, pastier skin & all!