HE IS RISEN!!!

“ For he is not here, HE HAS RISEN!”

This Easter has been so incredibly special to us. THIS year we are blessed with our sweet Jax Holden to join us in all of our joy! 

This morning started out crazy... the baby was up multiple times last night, I lost my shit mind around 4 AM and told my husband to just “ deal with it.” which he sweetly did.. and always does. He walked into the baby’s room and rocked him for about an hour. I didn’t even sleep the entire time he did that either.. I just watched them on the monitor feeling so lucky that I have a husband to help me out. I should have been smart and just fallen asleep but I was just truly grateful. 

 Teething is for real not a joke. Those poor babies and those mean teeth! Haha! Needless to say Brandon and I were exhausted this morning and MISSED our 8 AM alarm. We flew out of -bed home alone style- at 8:30 ( Jax is also still asleep) and immediately started getting ready ( we were supposed to leave by 9:20 ( HA!) Brandon scrambled to grab J , change, feed, and get him ready while I showered..then we switched. I packed the diaper bag, slapped on some makeup while J was at my feet...then we rushed out the door. PHEW. 

in the car by 9:30...only 5 minutes late. Ill take it.

We arrived to Church on time which was a blessing in itself ( moms you hear me!) grabbed some coffee and took our seats.

Church was beautiful today...I flashed back to last year

Easter 2016 

Beautiful and six months pregnant

and remembered how AMAZING our God is. Just the year prior I was crying and whining for God to give me a baby.. for him to hurry it up and answer my prayer. As I look back on that difficult time in  my life I am so encouraged by faith and patience, prayer, and hope. 

Christ died for US.

He died on the cross and washed away our sins. We are made perfect in his image. 

I am so grateful to owe it all to HIM. He is my loving savior and I am so happy to know Christ.. to know that he loved me SO much that he would bless me in his perfect timing. 

He always does friends. Even if you are in the midst of a struggle.. or clawing your way through the valley, his cheek is never turned away from you. Draw near to him and you will find peace and comfort. 

I promise.

Easter 2017 

was just the three of us, a beautiful blessing even though I was sort of put out by my parents deciding to travel last minute on Jaxie’s first Easter ( Bratty I know :)) but it was a BEAUTIFUL day. Today God gifted me the blessing I have been craving.. my family. The three of us make a beautiful family and today I spent it with just them. From Church, to brunch, a family walk, a small fight in the kitchen :), and an easy crock pot supper...oh and a HUGE mid day nap. It was the three of us and it was everything I could have wanted. I feel like today was perfect. My past Easters have been full of heartache.. I had many split easters due to my parents divorce, I lost a baby on Easter, I’m pretty sure I got my period on an Easter when I was trying to have a baby haha..just not the greatest. Today I felt completely fulfilled, joyous, and grateful. 

I owe it all to HIM.

The Frankhouser Family Easter 2017

Jaxie and Daddy!!! After our service at Oak Hills Church ( Clapping his hands for Jesus)

My heart could not be anymore full

At Easter Brunch at River Crossing

Mommy and Jax ( with his mouth full of PUFF!)

I pray he always follows his daddy’s footsteps. My faith would be weak if it wasn’t for my husband ..he strengthens me daily and my rock.

My love bunny 

Jax Holden

May you be richly blessed in Christ’s everlasting love. 

Today was a great day.. not every day is a great day or even a good day but what I do know is that I serve a BIG God and he will hold me in his arms forever.

xoxox

Callie Paige

Southern girl hair

If you are from Texas..which you most likely are if you are reading this blog, then you are familiar with the BIG TEXAS HAIR..am I right?? There is just something about huge hair that makes your confidence go wayyyy up. I look back at old pictures of myself in college and high school and wonder why nobody taught me about the Texas poof and tease  back then? Flat hair was so my look in those days. A few years ago a friend of mine introduced me to the most amazing invention called a TEASE BRUSH. O.M.G. I have used it every day since I was 22. They are about 4 dollars at Ulta and trust me, you will be so happy that you have one. My next beloved product (besides hairspray) is a little bottle of powdered gold.. also known as " Big Sexy Hair Powder". This is also available at Ulta but for 14 dollars. I cant begin to tell you what this does for hair.. it is like an instant volumizer.. and I LOVEEEEEEEEEEE volume:) BIG HAIR DONT CARE!!

 

 

Proof!!!

 

Very Happy I found this powdered stuff

 

Besties with big hair

Lately....

Wow, I have been the world's worst blogger!!! I have been pretty busy traveling and hanging out with family I haven't really blogged much :/ Since my last post I have had my 25th birthday!!!! Spent an amazing weekend at the ranch with some of our best friends, traveled to Conroe, and the beach, and enjoyed some much needed wine:) I also have a bunch of new recipes brewing so stay tuned:)

 

Lately I have been...

 

Getting pampered by my hubby for my birthday :)

 

 

and visiting with my bestie

 

dressing up to go out on a fancy birthday date

 

loving the look on my mommas face when I gave her Kendra Scotts :)

 

relishing in an amazing Italian dinner...snapper!

 

enjoying family time at Fiesta Texas

 

Freaking out before we go on the scariest ride EVERRRRR

 

spending memorial day at our beautiful ranch with besties:)

going on a mommy daughter date

 

eating my very first homegrown tomato

enjoying a girls night in Conroe

 

visiting our beach house in port bolivar with  my sweet husband

 

Its been a long and busy two weeks:)

 



Hometown Happenings and a Monday Beet Salad.

Happy Monday!! I wish I were saying Happy Friday.. these weeks are starting to run together. I am so happy that we had the opportunity to race home just for a night to see family and celebrate two birthdays that are very special to me. My D.G's and my bestie Lindie's 25th birthday! We ate some yummy Mexican food and had so much fun with friends. I always enjoy a quick trip home..and for lunch today I have a yummy beet salad on the menu!! Those who might be reading this are probably trying not to gag at the sight of the word Beet. Let me explain.. beets are SUCH a nutritious food selection and if seasoned with the right spices and paired with the correct flavors they can actually be quite enjoyable! I love fresh beets from the ranch but our farmer Felix didn't have any for us so I bought some at the grocery store in the produce section.

to prepare beets you need to:

soak them and scrub them
cut off the tops and then peel them with a vegetable peeler
quarter them into bite sized cubes
lay them evenly on a baking sheet
drizzle with EVOO
sea salt/pepper
fresh rosemary
fresh thyme
cook at 400 degrees for 40 minutes

** BEETS are very messy!! the beautiful crimson juice will stain your hands and while peeling so don't wear white pants :)!

for the salad:

fresh arugula lettuce
roasted pecan halves ( you can buy roasted or do it yourself)
a log of goat cheese or crumbled
a light and fresh vinaigrette of your choice

set your lettuce on a plate then top with the roasted pecans, crumbled goat cheese, and when finished, add the beets. Pour your favorite vinaigrette over this salad and enjoy!

Isn't it pretty?! The tangy goat cheese marries so well with the bitter beets. Try it its not terrible!

 

 

Some pictures from over the weekend :)

 

 

A pedi with mama!

 

and the Birthday Girl!

 

My hot date!

 

Happy 25th Birthday diff!!

 

Love at its finest :)

 

me with my stripe obsession coming from three different angles!

 



Spring has Sprung :)

Finally the cold has left us and the warm weather has come to stay!!! I love the spring because  A my birthday is in spring but B. the weather is so nice! Not to hot and not to cold! Just beautiful :) Also my green thumb gets an itchin' for planting all my new flowers!!! This spring I have made somewhat of a "bucket list" to do each weekend with different plants and some herbs. I find that the easiest plants to do for me and for the environment we live in, is to plant potted plants. They are easy to water and easy to keep up with so that's what I will be sticking to for now! BBQ's, birthdays, trips, and family time are all on my agenda this spring. Some other things I am looking forward to this spring are :

 

 

Wearing bright colored shorts

 

All of the Kendra Scott jewelry line in spring colors!

 

Using our grill to BBQ chicken, hamburgers, fish, and steaks

 

Brightly colored Toms :)

 

Wedges galore!

 

Summer/Spring Salads

 

All of the flowers available at Home Depot, Wal-mart, and Garden Ridge

 

The bearable Texas spring weather that doesn't get up to 105 degrees but doesnt get lower than 65 degrees. Perfection

 

Starting my new small group at church

 

MY BIRTHDAY...25!!! :/

 

The River walk in San Antonio is beautiful in the springtime

 

Texas Bluebonnets

 

Essie spring nail polish line

 

The fact that I am three classes closer to graduating :):):)

 

SUMMER

will be here before you know it.. and I am very much looking forward to summer 2014 :)

 

* Just a few SPRING things that I am obsessed with right now!

 

These Wedges are literally the comfiest wedges I will ever own. I stalked these off of another fashion blog and tried them and now love them. They are light as a feather and do not hurt your feet!!! I ordered mine off of Nordstrom online.

 

I feel like I don't have to discuss how cute Kendra Scotts Jewelry colors are right now.. I am obsessed with them all but I am currently drooling over the oyster necklace and earrings. Only I would gladly take them all :):)

Always love a Tory Miller flat for spring and summer. I wore mine out last summer and love all the colors they have right now. I especially love the silver/pewter. I feel like it would go with everything!!!!!

 

See what I mean? So cute!

 

LOVE THIS!! I want the royal blue version!

 AH I LOVE IT!

 

This is the oyster line..

And then there is the ESSIE nail polish that I could not live without. I paint my nails once a week and love to mix up the fun spring colors. Even though my dad and husband give me weird stares when I do my  nails blue or green or yellow I think its all fun and spring inspired!

I have an obsession with wedges. All shoes really.. but wedges take the cake for me. I can walk in them, run, jump, dance.. which obviously I am doing on a daily basis.. so who needs a stiletto when you can wear an awesome wedge?? Me. 

Spring also calls for brightly colored SHOES. these MK flats feel like slippers.. I am not joking. I wear them around the house even. They are that comfy. I forced my mom into buying the red pair and she now loves them and wears them all the time!!!!!

 Bright colors are kind of my thing..I have a ton of BFFS who look so awesome in black but I always feel like I am attending a funeral when I wear black so I bust out fun colors at all times! Spring is no exception.. I just kind of reek neon when it comes to spring and summer. oops.

 

Of course the TOMS are always the best shoe for any occasion. They are lightweight, comfy, and they buy a kid a pair of shoes. WINNING!! I love the coral stripe ones I just bought.. they go with everything:) LOVE THEM!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



25 on a Wednesday

Hello random Wednesday,

I have been doing a lot of repeat recipes this week so nothing new to post food wise.. although at this moment I am scouring a new cookbook for next weeks recipes so I will be posting a TON of recipes that are quick, easy, and HEALTHY :) Gotta love that healthy part. Today I have nothing to post that is particularly interesting or special.. not even sure who is reading this at the moment except my husband and my mama( such a great support system those two :):)!! I copied this from a fellow blog friend so I am going to do it too!

25 questions

 

 

1. Do you have a middle name?
I do, its Paige
2. What was your favorite subject in school?
I really enjoyed English. I was a very good writer so I freakishly enjoyed essays..
 
3. What's your favorite drink?
I kind of have an obsession with Coffee..my Keurig is my best friend.
 
4. What's your favorite song at the moment?

OH! "Whatever She's Got" by David Nail..it just reminds me of summertime :)
5. What would you name your children?
I always LOVE this question!!! I am not going to tell though :)

6. Do you participate in any sports?
I am an avid Aerobics taker :)
7. What's your favorite book? 
Probably my Southern Living cookbook.

8. What's your favorite color?
Purple..not Barf Barney purple more like Essie's "playdate" purple..

9. What's your favorite animal?
Cat. Duh.
10. What's your favorite perfume?

the timeless Mademoiselle Chanel. I wear it every. single. day.

11. What's your favorite holiday?
PLEASE!!!! Call my voicemail during December. You will have your answer.
12. Have you graduated from High School?I am not sure why this question is on here??

13. Have you been out of the country?
My entire family loves to travel and since I have gotten older I really appreciate the culture that goes hand in hand when visiting other countries. Food, history, scenery.. its all amazing. I have def. been out of the country and plan to again ":)

14. Do you speak any other languages?
I am able to speak sign language!
 
15. Do you have any siblings?
Yes!

16. What's your favorite store?
Nordstrom. Hands down.

17. What's your favorite restaurant?
This is tricky.. as a person who loves food I tend to have an obsession with scoping out  and reviewing the best restaurants in whichever area I am currently residing.. so while there are FABULOUS restaurants in Houston.. I am going to say my favorite restraint in San Antonio is Wildfish. Kin to Eddie V's, Wildfish specializes in amazing seafood and you pretty much cannot go wrong ordering anything off the menu.
 
18. What is your best childhood memory

That would be when my BFF Joanne and I went to Old Town Spring with her mom one day.. and we BOTH got these really cool, real life looking baby dolls!! We were so obsessed with dolls.. it was ridiculous. Our obsession with dolls cost our parents a whopping 250-300$ per doll, per birthday..and Christmas... that's probably why we played with them until the ripe old age of 12. Needed to get that money's worth. :/ google Lee Middleton dolls and you will see how cool and real they are!  So for Mrs. Janet to take us BOTH to our beloved doll country and purchase both of us was like .. heaven. Those were the days!


19. Favorite guilty pleasure?

Reading Southern Living magazine, while simultaneously eating Trader Joe's dark chocolate peanut butter cups, and depending on the hour also enjoying a cup of coffee.. or  red wine.


20. What's your favorite movie? 
I am a serious movie watcher. My favorite date with my husband is right on our couch with popcorn, wine, and a good movie. I love watching old movies that we have seen a million times and also enjoy newer ones too but my favorite would have to be a tie between Goodfella's  and The Family Stone. I know complete opposites.. but hey those are my faves!!

21. What are some of your favorite TV shows?American Horror Story, 30 minute meals, At home with Giada, and Kitchen Nightmares

22. Favorite Makeup Brand?
ohhh love this one. I am a MAC junkie and collect almost all of their lipsticks and lipglosses.. I also love Nars.
 
23. If you had a second home where would it be?
Brandon and I love to have these kind of talks!! It is so much fun to plan goals with your spouse.. our second home would def. be in the Mountains of Colorado. A big rustic home with a huge fireplace with an incredible view of the Rockies from the enormous windows in the great room.  Yep I have thought about this a time or two.

24. How tall are you?
5'2

25. Any pets? 
My precious angel baby Calvi kitty. I love that Kitty so so so much!



Stripe Obsession Confession

I cannot stop wearing stripes. I don't know what it is.. everything striped is so cute to me right now!! The mixing and matching of stripes..the color coordinating of stripes.. the wearing striped shirts..to solid shirts with  striped tanks underneath with a mixy striped scarf. It's my thing right now and I don't care. Its my bod and I'll stripe if I want to. I was going through my OOTD  pics and realized..I might just be a little obsessed with stripes. :)