I am taking my husband away for his birthday soon. We have grandparents coming to stay with the children (thank you!!) for 3 glorious days!
I chose a wonderful place with a 5 star Inn. It should be really fun, very romantic, and relaxing. We are both looking forward to it. We’re going to be touring some historical museums (we’re history buffs), horseback trail riding, walking gardens, and eating in wonderful restaurants.
One of those restaurants is really elegent. A “men wear sportcoats only” type of place. I made reservations for us to have dinner there for his birthday.
So naturally, I had to go find a dress! After trying on literally about 30 dresses, I found a winner. My neighbor, Patti, went with me and Mr 5 to shop. She gives great, honest advice. We both loved this dress. It’s black with a v-shaped neckline (front and back). It comes in tight under the bust and then has a slight empire waist fall. It is tea length. The length was the only problem. I’m 5′2″. So, I am having it altered as we speak to above the knee.
Now, I needed jewelry and shoes. But I’m on a tight budget so I have to get fairly creative. Last night, at Dancing with the Stars with the neighorhood women (yes, we get together every week to watch it and talk…mainly talk! LOL), I was talking about my dress. I mentioned that today I was going to be heading out to get shoes and jewelry. Two of my friends jumped up and headed quickly home (we all live on the same street!). They brought back 4 pairs of black strappy high heels. We have the same size feet.
Another neighbor has the perfect necklace and another the perfect bracelet.
All I need to buy are earrings
Cinderella’s going to the ball!

My biggest embarassement: watching ”Rock of Love”. Ugh..I know. But it’s one of those terribly addicting shows. It’s like a train wreck. You know it’s wrecking and you just can’t pull your eyes away.