Shhh! Don't Tell My Husband

Power Over The Python!

If you know me, you know I'm cuckoo for cocoa puffs over handbags. Yes - I dream in handbags! I'll never have enough, but according to my darling JHW I have "way to many bags" - (oh quit cussing!) 

Poor thing - he had to have my closet extended last fall to accommodate all my babies.  He has also tried to shame me out of my lustfulness. Can you believe it? It will never work, actually, I believe handbags are biblical! Read Luke 12:33 (niv) ... provide purses for yourself that will not wear out ..."

How can you argue with that?!

Okay - now that I know you are onboard with me - I am going to share my latest secrets with you. Shhh - don't tell JHW!

First, I am NOT a snake person, in fact I HATE snakes, so to be dreamy over this bag was a big surprise to me. I HAD TO HAVE IT! Perhaps it is a feeling of "power over the python" that makes this bag so yummy. Go to Michael Kors and see for yourself - it is Python fabulous. 

Okay - so while I was at it, I decided to keep going with the whole "power over the python" defense explanation thing and take home a pair of python shoes too.

I love heels but, these Michael Kors pythons (kind of like driving shoes) are the coolest and beyond cushy. I don't want to take them off ... think I'll sleep in them tonight :) 

Oop! Gotta run...

This is our secret - SO SHHHH....  DO NOT TELL MY HUSBAND!

Love and hugs,

xoJoy

Michael Buble

In celebration of "The Coco's" birthday month - Gregory (her wonderful son) treated us (including Coco's sister, Regina) to almost everything on the menu at the W's trendy "Craft" restaurant, and .... floor passes to the coveted Michael Buble concert at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. It was nothing less than FABULOUS! 

I loved that Mr. Buble was sincerely grateful to his audience. He has spectacular manners, very charming, and extremely funny too. He won my heart with his sincerity and did I mention the boy has a set of pipes that did not need a microphone. Get this ... In his last song he put down the microphone and belted out the words so loudly -  I know everyone in the rafters and Oklahoma could hear him.

Dallas was his last stop on his "Crazy Love" tour and how did he know my favorite song of all was his last song - "Singing This Song for You." 

I will forever be a Michael Buble fan!

Thank you Gregory for a super perfect evening!

The best host in the world award goes to ...... Gregory! 

Thank you for allowing us to celebrate in COCO style! You made three women very happy and the memories with be with us forever.

xoJoy

Rocky Mountain High

Today I met a girl in Aspen who has lived here her entire life. She wants to move to Galveston, Texas - WHAT? I don't understand it! I get that she wants "the beach" but how could she leave this paradise.

Colorado - I love you!

God must have had a really fun time creating you.


Our Rocky Mountain High temperature almost reached 70 today.
Dallas, you will always be home to me - but I can see why Big D empties and heads to the Colorado hills. I'll promise to never get use to this beautiful scenery and perfect weather.


More later on the Aspen/Snowmass Village hometown 4th of July Parade.
xoJoy

It's Suzy Welch!

Do you know Suzy Welch? If not, you must get to know her by following her on twitter and buying her (decision-making) book 10/10/10.


In a random set of circumstances Suzy began making decisions in her crazy-busy life based on looking at questions from the prospective of 10 minutes, 10 months and 10 years. This decision-making process became her way of creating a life of her own making. 10/10/10 is learning to approach making choices with a new way of thinking and in-turn getting priorities right!


Her husband is the great Jack Welch, former Chairman of the Board of GE Capital. I have read all of his books - an amazing career and he gives much glory to his mother. Then, you know he has gotta be a good guy!


Suzy was the keynote speaker at the Women Business Enterprise National Convention in Baltimore. I got to shake her hand and have a little live chat with her at thte 10/10/10 book signing. A great personality and a live wire! Here's our pic ...

Signed: To Joy, Manners DO Matter, Your BFF, Suzy Welch

(the BFF part is a little twitter side joke)

Happy or Sad

It's Father's Day - a very special and happy day for those who had a great dad and for those who did not - it is over-rated and sad.

In most cultures - "So goes the dad - So goes the family." Families can change as a result of a father changing.

Our friend Neal Jeffrey's grandfather was an alcoholic who abandon their family completely. Neal's dad made a choice to lead a different life. He was an affirming and loving husband and dad, who had his family in church every Sunday and prayed with them daily. Neal's dads choices changed not just his legacy, but generations to come. 

Neal has made an incredible impact on our lives too. Ten years ago, I remember him saying, "Couples, if you are not praying together, don't expect much out of your relationship." James and I were just dating at the time, but committed our relationship to praying together daily. Two months later we were engaged and then married in another two months. To this day we pray together - every morning. Prayer changes things!

http://www.nealjeffrey.com/IF_I_CAN_Neal_Jeffrey_products.htm

It's the middle of the night and I can't sleep! 

I'm leaving you a "pink" weekend mid-night message - 

Happy Weekend!

Saturday morning is coming and I want to take a ride down to the farmers market for flowers. 

Who wants to go?

Image by La Belle

Believe it!

And we know that in ALL things God works for the good of those who love HIM... Rom 8:28