Groomsmen are a funny bunch.  At a wedding last weekend, I went to the groom’s suite to pin all of my guys.  I typically make jokes with my groomsmen during this time or talk about some things that interest them (they are impressed by my mixed martial arts knowledge).  Believe it or not, the groomsmen are nervous sometimes, so this downtime really helps everyone to chill out before the ceremony. 

As I am pinning the groom, one of the groomsmen looked at my name tag and said, “Grief Counselor!? OMG! Are you sure you’re at the right event?”

 My name tag actually says Chief Consultant. 

Thought that was cute, and it certainly added some laughs for all of us.

Before my flight last week, I decided to head over to Bath and Body Works to pamper myself for a bit. I would be alone (a whole new concept for me altogether) for the next 2 days, so it would be ab fab to take a shower, wash my hair, give myself a pedicure without my 2 or 4 year old bursting in the bathroom.

At any rate, I decided to try out the new Temptations line.  Ok, swoon!  The Iced Tea Twist ($12), featured right, is my favorite!  The 16 oz body dessert is a triple threat:  Shower Gel, Bubble Bath and Shampoo.  I also got the lotion to layer the uber-delicious scent.  My next temptation was Banana Smoothie Lotion ($8).  Ten full ounces of body goodness!  My daughter loves it!  There are several other “flavors” in the temptations line besides the ones I got (read: I am going back for more):  Alluring Apple, Orange Freeze, Melon Cooler (I heart this one!), Perfect Peach, Frosting Forever (This one coudl get me in trouble).  They come in the 3-in-1, lotions and the home fragrance oils.

The new 2007 Temptations are equally alluring AND on sale at 50% off!  Beyond Berry and Sunset Mango 3-in-1 are now only $6!  These also come in a body mousse and a fragrance spray.  Lucky You!  And again, these are 50% off!�? In the stores, they had a cute martini glass candle of Sunset Mango, too. 

If you’re into the signature line at B&BW, then jump on their current special of up to 75% off!  The Signature Shower Gel and Body wash is only $3!

 Happy Pampering!

P.S. How cute is this?  Runaway Bridesmaids!

I’m sitting in the airport today…I had to fly down to the island for a wedding yesterday and am now on the first flight out to get back to my babies :)  Granted, I get to carry one with me, but I still miss my little ones. 

Being in the airport also made me realize how much I miss my husband. We  always traveled together…and I enjoyed (and miss) holding hands in the airport, falling asleep on his shoulder after takeoff…My DH is overseas serving right now, and although we are lucky enough to talk every day by phone, email and/or instant messenger, it’s almost never the same.  I’m sure you know what I mean.  In 2005, we went to Jamaica twice– once alone and another time with the kidlets.  In 2006, we took the kidlets to Disneyworld joined by my parents and sister and her family.  Here we are in 2007.  Of course, we have another beautiful baby coming this summer.  He desperately wants and needs to get away. So I have been researching a few places. He offered Jamaica again, since we made great friends at our favorite resort, but I wouldn’t mind going somewhere different. 

So, I’ve been looking at Las Ventanas (above). This place is absolutely GORGEOUS.  Look at it!  I can’t think of a better get away for me and my man to enjoy some much needed R&R  than this beautiful getaway. I mean, jeeze!  One room is bigger than our entire house!  We are also looking at the Turks and Caicos or another place in Mexico, like the Royal Hideaway Playacar (featured left), Villa Del Sol or the Palace Resorts. 

We’re looking to go somewhere exotic and romantic…any ideas?