Happy ((Belated)) Easter

Hello blog world! It's been a bit since I've updated, but the hubby and I have been busy with Easter! We don't currently live in either of our hometowns, so there is always travel involved in our holidays. With the puppy, you'd think we were packing for a newborn...who knew an 8-month old Shih Tzu puppy required so many things?!

Hubby and I enjoyed a nice trip back to visit my family for Easter. We got to meet the newest addition to the family - my cousin's little one! He was so sweet...and his festive outfit was complete with bunny ears and a little cotton tail - in love! It was great to see everyone. I wish we could all get together as a family more often, but with distance and busy schedules, it's not always easy getting us all in one place!

We are back home now, and have tried to spend our past few evenings relaxing! I always miss having weekends at home. For some reason, I am never more relaxed than I am in my own home, on my own couch, watching my own television, surrounded by my own pets! Home really is where the heart is I guess!

I posted a while back about being on Bloglovin', but the link stopped working. So...here is a new link to find my little blog on Bloglovin', in case you want to follow me along with your other favorite blogs! Click here to follow Adventures of a Connell on Bloglovin!


Mondays can always bring me down a little bit (mostly because I want nothing more on  than to stay in bed until noon! for just ONE more day), so I thought I would start a semi-weekly Monday tradition on the blog to raise our spirits - Monday Favorites! Here are a few of my favorite things from the last few weeks!

• Everyday Icing Accessory Auctions - This is an amazing company that does Facebook auction style sales of the most adorable jewelry and accessories every Monday night at 9pm EST/8pm CST! If you are looking for some trendy, affordable pieces for the spring, check them out!
• Charles Emerson Designs - Another online source for trendy, fashionable jewelry at amazing prices! I'm obsessed with The Abigail! So cute!
• Brownie Refrigerator Cake - My aunt made this for Easter, and it was absolutely delicious! I just finished up the last of our "to go" order of this tonight, and it was just as good! So chocolately and fudgy, but light too!
• New Girl - At first, I thought this show wasn't  funny...I had high hopes, but Jess was just a little too weird for me. But, after a couple of episodes, it has grown on me and is now my absolute favorite comedy on television. So hysterical...my stomach hurts from laughing after every episode! I you haven't seen this show yet, set your DVR - you'll thank me later!
• Little Baby Garvin - Probably my most favorite blog ever! I don't even have a kiddo of my own yet, but I dream of one day being one tenth as amazing as Jessica, who writes this incredible blog! She is completely hilarious, has the best ideas, is an amazing momma, and has the most gorgeous baby girl to boot! I read her new posts every morning...they make my day!

I hope those favorites give you all a place to start, and that maybe some of my favorites can become yours, too!

I am off to update my iTunes, since my iPhone officially ran out of memory today! I have learned three things from this dilemma:

1. Take less pictures with my iPhone! We DO have a camera...why don't I ever just USE it?!
2. Always keep iTunes updated. If you don't, it will take about 45 minutes you don't have to update.
3. When purchasing a new iPhone, don't be cheap - pay the extra $100 to have double the memory! (Oops!)