A Girl's Worst Nightmare is Finding the Perfect Jeans

I don't think that I am being overly dramatic when I say that EVERY girl’s worst nightmare is shopping for jeans.  I love shopping for the most part...what girl doesn't?  But when it comes to finding the perfect pair of jeans that fit just right, I would much rather watch a Harry Potter movie (that is saying a lot because I absolutely hate Harry Potter.) 

Saturday, I was feeling brave and decided to go out on a quest for the perfect pair of jeans.  I have not been shopping for jeans in quite some time and I really needed some especially since it is getting quite chilly outside.  Let's just say that it did not start out on a good foot.  Every pair I tried on was just hideous.  They would fit perfectly in my legs but be entirely too big for my waist.  Or they would fit perfectly in my hips but be skin tight on my legs.  And since the "style" is low rise, I had the WORST time trying to find some that weren't.  I guess it's my "old age" kicking in but I absolutely HATE low rise jeans! 

After going to New York and Company, American Eagle, Express, and Charlotte Russe with  no luck, I was thinking this will be an unsuccessful shopping day.  Just as I was about to walk out of the mall I saw Old Navy.  I am not a huge Old Navy fan but I decided I would see what there jeans were like.  I grabbed several pairs of jeans and headed to the dressing room.  I slipped on the first pair of jeans and to my surprise they fit perfectly.  There is no better feeling than finding that perfect pair.  I tried on the next 2 pairs and once again, they fit me perfectly.  I ended up coming home with 3 new pairs of jeans.  And they were under $40 which is huge for me!  I am used to spending way more on the "perfect" pair of jeans.

Any of you ladies out there who are a bit curvier, I would highly recommend Old Navy jeans.  I am super happy with them!  The quest for my perfect fitting jeans is over!  :)

Camping :)

One of my most favorite things to do is go camping.  I am not talking about going to a cabin, I am talking about real, legit tent camping.  I can not think of anything more relaxing than being outdoors experiencing and admiring God's beautiful creation.  There are no distractions of the "real world."

This past weekend I had the opportunity to go camping with 3 of my good friends.  We had a blast despite the fact it took me 2 hours longer to get there due to my inability to follow directions.  After finally getting there, Melissa and Dannielle already had the Tent up.  I must say I was very proud of them being able to get that tent up with no problem.  We went to Poinsett State Park and it was breathtakingly beautiful.  After getting camp set up we did some exploring.  The colors of fall were in full force.  Melissa, being the photographer she is,  couldn't walk more than 5 feet before she would stop and take a picture.  The colors were so vibrant and it made for amazing pictures.  It was any photographers dream.  I had to share some of her beautiful pictures with you guys.  I am already ready to go back this weekend  :)

While we were there we also made up a drink called "The Poinsett."  It was quite yummy so I thought I would share the recipe.  

2 parts Raspberry rum (Cruzen)

2 parts lemonade (Real Simple)

1 part soda water

Mix all together.  Do not shake, you will loose the fizz!