DALLAS

About 6 years ago, Zac and I became obsessed with the show DALLAS! The channel SOAP played two episodes every day, and we began watching it from the first season all the way to the last! Zac even  left his Senate job to pursue a career in the oil business! 

Pamela is the one in the blue dress...

Needless to say, we were enthralled by the shows characters (Pamela Barnes Ewing, being my favorite) and the historical portrayal of my hometown of Dallas in the 80's.

The show even had a couple of episodes at my Alma Mater, SMU, where Lucy (in the red) attended!!!

There were many elements to the show that kept us interested including the character you love to hate "JR", the flashy lifestyle of the rich Ewings, the beautiful landscape of North Dallas (Southfork is actually not to far from Mckinney), and of course the 80's fashion, the Ewing clan had real class and style!

Last night the season premier was beyond my expectations. JR's character is still evil and hilarious, Bobby is still "trying to do what's right" and Sue Ellen, although 71 in real life, looks as fabulous as ever. The new characters are kind of "blah" for now, but I am sure I will eventually like them. I do however like the evil John Ross and love how they twisted the plot for him and JR to be enemies. This will make for some real entertainment. I can already tell the story-line is going to keep me on my toes about what happens next and I can't wait for next Wednesday night! 

What did you think of the new DALLAS?

Love to hear your thoughts!

~Mrs. S

  

Magazines I like

Got my new issue today.

Blooms, Smores and Grills

Our Crepe Myrtle finally bloomed, and its pink !

Aren't they pretty :) CM's bloom all over McKinney, there are thousands!!! 

Sat. night, my niece and mom came to spend the night, we made smores in the microwave, delicious!

I got this chair from a garage sale advertised on Craigslist, it is in our master...

next to the TV

I got these for my B-day from my MIL a few weeks ago, and hadn't posted yet, super comfy in my guest, but will soon go in my master...

Found this cool lamp for my guest room, it matches the walls!

Zac finally got the smoker grill he had been eyeing at wal-mart and we are now waiting for the brisket he has been smoking for 5 hours already :) we still have to wait 1.5 more hours...

How did your week start?

Love, 

~Mrs. S

New and Used SHOES!

Hello Everyone

I know my blog is supposed to be about the Simmonds living in the suburbs, and all the adventures of living in the citountry (city and country) but, sometimes, I just have to share the goodies I come across including SHOES, and who doesn't love SHOES!

The first pair comes courtesy of the fabulous place we all have come to know and love, TARGET

I love the color blocking, and the fact that there are two shades of blue, my favorite color!

The gold front strap makes these easy to match most colors

These beauties came courtesy of my students mom who works for some rich lady and since they did not fit her, she game them to me. Love the nude, love the platform, love the star punch!

And of course, love the bow! These look good with anything, shorts, dresses, and even jeans!

Last but not least, these babies from JustFab are my latest buy from the website.

Aren't they Just Fabulous?! Love the yellow, love the front view, and they are comfortable!

Today was a super busy day.

I had a radio interview for the 20th anniversary of Young Strings celebration tomorrow.

I went shopping for 3 violins for school totaling $3,400!

One of the violins I chose.

And last but not least, I went to get an eye exam!

Now I get to wait for Zac to get out of football practice and maybe I can convince him to take me out on a date so I can wear a pair of my featured shoes!

Hope you are all having a great week!

Love, 

~Mrs. S

Family Time

Since I had to go to inservice on Saturday, my family finally got to come over and enjoy the amazing neighborhood pool yesterday! I love hanging out with my sisters but with their 5 kids combined, it was quite the event!

My three sisters and I with Veronica's one year old in her hands, and my niece Jaylee on the very left, laughing!

My mom on the left sporting my sunglasses, Sebastian, and Nancy his mom.

Sprinkler fun

Table setting for beginning of summer celebration

Summer cake

Enjoying the delicious spread

Zac's famous ribs, watermelon tomato salad, suddenly salad, ranch potato salad, baked potato salad, cucumber salad, corn on the cob, and cake!

All in all, a great way to kick off Summer 2012

As always, thanks to Lulu,  from The Home You Make, for becoming a new follower. Her blog is full of amazing home deco ideas, recipes, and fashion must-haves. Check her out!

Thanks for stopping by, how was your weekend?

Love, 

~Mrs. S

Last Day of School

My last day of teaching was Friday June 1st. I don't think we have gotten out of school this early in a while, but I sure did enjoy it. I did have to go for in-service on Saturday but it wasn't so bad...

Flowers from one of my students who picked them from her backyard!

Several gift cards and another plant from a students, and candy :)

We went to dinner, Rockfish, and we saw this hot air balloon from the patio

Our new hibiscus tree, brightened by the moon that evening as I finally relaxed after a looong school year. 

How was your end of May, beginning of summer?

Love, 

~Mrs. S

LDOS Today

Last day of school was today! I'm so excited! We already had a blast just tonight! A more detailed post will come soon! Happy Summer Break to all my fellow teachers!!! Love, ~Mrs. S