{Feelin' Lucky...

to have friends like these...

Last night was my turn to host TLC. What a hoot! I feel so blessed to be surrounded by women who are fun and know how to kick back and have a good time. There have been periods in my life when I haven't had that and so I just have to say I LOVE these ladies! (and many more but these are the only pics I had on my camera). We shared beauty secrets and played like teenage girls until the "wee hours of the mornin'."

We were taught how to apply false eyelashes. Here's an action shot... one eyelash on and one off!

My beautiful Sister-in-law, Alicia.

One of my "co-hosts" for the evening (thanks Cori for a super fun time!)

J.B. nothing but good vibes comin' from her!

Buffy knows how to work the camera... this was just one of many gorgeous "glam" shots of the evening!

Valarie is a natural beauty (and a rockin' yoga instructor!)

Kelly moved in a little over 6 months ago and I just love being around her. What a fun addition to our little group!

{Food, Friends and Spaahhh...

A girl couldn't ask for anything more! I have such a fun, fun group of girlfriends... about two and a half years ago my sister-in-law and my friend Julie and I decided that we needed to branch out and meet new people. We really just wanted an excuse to get out of the house by ourselves one night a month, so we started a Bunco group. It was a struggle to get even 5 ladies to come. Since then, we kicked Bunco to the curb and turned it into a general "Ladies Night Out" {actually officially, T.L.C. The Ladies Club... yes, I know... ;) } You pair up with a buddy or two and host one night a year making it anything you want it to be. We have over 40 ladies who are on the "invite" list but anyone is welcome. It has been such a fun thing in my life! Well, last night was my night to host and I was super smart and paired up with the two ladies who own beauty schools and we did a spa night! All I had to do was bring the food... is that great or what? Cori was gracious enough to let us do it at the Paul Mitchell School here in town and both she and Julie donated a heck of a whole lot of product! Thanks gals...

Our services for the night included a wash house special provided by the PMTS future professionals. Lemon juice scrub followed by a Perrier rinse or a raw sugar scrub. We also paired up and gave each other a quick facial and pedicure. Good, good times.

Ashli's rejuvenating mask...

Kari and Wendy partnering up for a deep cleansing...

Tiffany painting someone's toenails...

Katie, just relaxing...

Julie Baer, who doesn't read my blog (so don't tell her that I have this picture posted or she might kill me!)

Cori... the Paul Mitchell rockstar!

Elaina, getting down and dirty with someone's toes...

B-Ridge soaking it all in...

{Hollywood Halloween...

We had a ball at our annual couples Halloween party... The theme was Hollywood and everyone (I mean everyone) went all out! We had everything from a Sarah Palin look-a-like to Ozzy Osbourne to the paparazzi! Todd and I opted to go as Ike and Tina Turner and after a bottle of Revlon foundation we were well on our way! We ate dinner, talked, and played games but I think my favorite part of the evening was the "wig swap." I don't think Dan could look bad with any hair style!!! I'm already looking forward to next year's bash!

{One crazy Halloween party...

On Friday night, we had one wild Halloween party! It was mostly for the ladies that I work with in Young Women's and their husbands so we could all hang out and have fun together. 5 out of 10 couples showed, so we had a decent group. The highlight of the night was when Ron and Deanna came to the door and Todd had absolutely no idea who they were... He called me to the door and it took me a few minutes to figure them out too! I could have sworn they were two teenage kids walking the streets trying to crash different parties!

Todd thoroughly surprised me this year by dressing up. It has NEVER happened in the 8 years we've been married so this year I thought if I put a little elbow grease into the costumes, he would atleast feel guilty and wear it. He kept telling me that there was no way he was going to dress up. Well, for our first party he walked out wearing his kimono. It totally made my day! I don't think he fully comprehends the ramifcations of his actions though. Now the bar is set and there is no going back!