Getting To Know Me: Week Six

Okay, so I'm about four weeks late on this.   But... here goes:

A photo of my family and me:

Left to right:  Zack (younger brother), me, Mom, Dad, Bill (youngest brother) and Justin (older brother)

My two nephews.  I love love LOVE these boys.  Gavin on the left, Austin on the right. 

My sweet niece.  I haven't met her yet... I will this summer though!  She's such a cutie!

Before Hubs & I moved to Arizona, we got family photos taken with my entire family.  So, these are two - almost 3 years old, but it's one of the few times we've all been able to be together and have our photo taken.   So, that's my family.  They're pretty awesome.  We have our differences at times, just like any other family.  But I know without a doubt they'd do anything for me.  I am blessed. 

Next week:

Songs I listen to when I'm happy, sad, bored, mad...

March Birchbox

I got my favorite monthly delivery in the mail this past week.  Yup, my March Birchbox.  It's always so nice to open the mailbox, and see the box of fun waiting amongst the bills and junk mail!  So here's what I got, as well as the descriptions that came on the enclosed card.

• Traditions by Nick Chavez Yucca Root Shampooing Cream
• Grandma Stelle's Refreshing Hand Soap
• Color Club Nail Lacquer in Lava Lamp
• Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens
• stila Smoky Eye Card

Traditions by Nick Chavez | Yucca Root Shampooing Cream

Hollywood stylists rave about the restorative abilities of this silky cleanser, which is made with fortifying wild yam and yucca roots

Grandma Stelle's | Refreshing Hand Soap

Dress up your bathroom sink: this moisturizing hand wash has a winning citrus scent and leaves skin super soft

Color Club | Nail Lacquer in Lava Lamp

Brighten blah nails with this on-trend neon orange polish

Boscia | Green Tea Blotting Linens

These shine-busting sheets absorb oil with all-natural green tea extracts.

stila | Smoky Eye Card

Take the guesswork out of matching eye makeup with this mini-palette

I'm looking forward to trying out all my new samples.  :) Well... maybe not the nail polish - it's a little bright for my tastes.  Maybe I'll use it on my toes.  We'll see...

Have you tried Birchbox?  What do you think? 

Hello there...

Wow.  It's been quite awhile since I've posted anything.  I've been dealt some challenging things in my world over the last month or so.  I tend to retreat from everything and everyone until I'm ready to take things on.  I'm still not ready, and if I'm totally honest, I probably won't be for awhile.  But... I'm going to attempt to re-start blogging. Through all this, I am so very thankful for my absolutely amazing friends.  I really don't know where I'd be without them.  I am truly blessed. 

In other news, I am currently reading (and totally addicted to) the Hunger Games series.  Why did I wait so long to read these?  I've just finished the first one last night.  And I started the 2nd one immediately.  And now I can't wait to see the movie.  Not sure Hubs will go with me to see it, so I may have to make it a girls day thing.  :)

So, I'm sorry for being MIA.  I'm hoping to resume normal blogging.  Well, as "normal" as I can.  We all know I tend to slack in that department! :)