TWO VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLARS

YOYOYO....

So here is the deal...When we lose, I hate blogging.   HATE it. Probably because losing makes my blood boil (I'm assuming it's an inherited trait from Ballgame. I blame him.) and everything is a funk until we win again. But I am trying to change that.  Needless to say, we didn't beat defending national champs, so this is the perfect opportunity to practice "blogging through a loss." HA!  

Sunday Cappy had a birthday party for her presh 1 year old twins, Harrison and Winston. It was actually great timing since all of us were soooo ready to do something that had NOTHING to do with hoops. She picked The Hungry Caterpillars book as her theme and rocked it!

She had us all sign individual books for the boys as a rememberance, darling catapiller pencil favors, and a house filled with screaming kids. It was awesome. Her husband made adult beverages for the grownups so this was one happy Aunt Amanda. Probably the funniest part of the whole day was this pic that Cappy posted on her facey that night:

The twins older bro, Charlie, had so much fun that he fell asleep at the dinner table! Now I think that is the true sign of a GREAT PARTY.  Congratulations to the Capps family for surviving year #1 :) 


A couple of side notes:

#1 Alumni weekend was a success, but since we lost, I don't really feel like talking about it. Long story short....I think people had a great time and it is def something we will do again next year.

#2 Sally Hansen nail strips DO NOT come off easily. At all. I still am picking off residue three days later. So annoying.

We play again tomorrow night so it's another oppurtinity to make things right again. I have faith in my girls!!!!


ROCK CHALK!

Smooches,

THE DARLING DIVA

A COUPLE OF NAIL BITERS

So we survived another road game last night......We beat Oklahoma State in Stillwater by 5.  It was another nail biter but, as my Dad would say, "I will take and ugly win over a pretty loss any day." AMEN. It doesn't get any easier from here though.  This weekend we have defending national champion, Texas A&M, as well as alumni weekend so you probably won't hear much from me until Monday.  But I just wanted to pop in and say how proud I am of my girls.  Let's keep this train movin'....ROCK CHALK!


Speaking of nail biters,  I finally tried those Sally Hansen nail strip thingys and I AM OBSESSED.........

They were super easy to apply and turned out so.darn.cute.  I am reserving the official Darling Diva stamp of approval until I remove them because I  want to make sure they are as easy to take off as they were to put on. If they are, they will get my 100% approval.  I won't leave you all in suspense for long. I am going to take them off tonight because I have so many work events this weekend and I know they aren't the most professional thing. HA!  But they are fun for a random night out if I want to spice up an outfit. Below are all of the other options...I am going to try houndstooth next......

Lulu got a prezie from Crystal yesterday and she and I are so thrilled. Crystal sent her Mackenzie Childs dog bowls.It's like fine china for dogs. Lulu is one lucky puppy. Thank you Crystal and Glamma.......LOVE.

Tonight I have a hair appointment and will be missing Bonnie's radio show for the first time this season.  I am actually bummed but I have to make sure these skanky roots are taken care of before people start mistaking me for a brunette! How awful would that be?!?!?!?! HA! 

At the last radio show......Am I a natural or what????

Hope you all have a great weekend. And don't forget to say a little prayer for my JAYHAWKS!

Smooches,

THE DARLING DIVA

MIZZOU WHO?!?!?!?

Hi Y'all!  Long time no talk...Tis the season, I guess!  We just got back from a road game at Missouri so I thought I would check in.  This game was HUGE for us and, once again, the girls responded.  Since Mizzou is running like scared little babies to the SEC it was the last time Kansas Women's Basketball would ever play in Columbia.It was important to us and our fans to walk away with a win.  The game was on national TV so my parents got to see me since I sit right behind the bench. It was fun texting with my Mom and other friends that were watching.  Everyone said I looked fabulous....obvi.  I even got a text from my technologically challenged Dad.  Are pigs flying?!?!?!  It probably took him 5 minutes to type one sentance.  HA! Just kidding, Dad, I am actually really proud of you.  I was so excited after the win that I didn't get my phone out in time to snap a cute pic...so I did the best I could. Way to go girls!!!!

Anyhoo....it was a great weekend. Next up is Oklahoma State on Wednesday....bring on the Cowgirls......

This weekend is the big Alumni Reunion that I am in charge of and I am super nervous. But I know Cappy has my back, so everything will turn out fabulous.  If it's one thing I'm good at....it is throwing a party!!!! We are going to show the returning alumni a great time. Below are the cute invites I did. Once I get pics of the t-shirts, wine glasses and the rest of the swag, I will post those too. 

That is all I have for today!!! Our men play #4 Baylor tonight so things are buzzing around here. 


ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!

Smooches,

THE DARLING DIVA

DON'T MESS WITH KANSAS!!!

I just have to brag a little. I'm so proud of our girls....We beat #22 Texas ON THE ROAD last night and showed a lot of heart when the Longhorns made a huge run at the end.  We play in the toughest conference in America so to make the NCAA tournament it's key that we win at home and steal a couple on the road. Last night we did just THAT!  Bonnie has a long day today (after landing home at 2 a.m.)....staff meeting, TV show, practice, and radio show tonight so I am happy for her that we got the "W."  As I've said before....winning makes everything better!!  Unfortunately it doesn't get any easier from here. Next up is Kansas State who just beat #8 Texas A&M last night.  The road to the tournament starts NOW.  ROCK CHALK!!!!

No pics from last night but here is a cute one of our captains.  They really carried us last night.  Angel had 22 and Moni had 19 last night.  Way to go girlies!!!!!

And I can't forget our boys! They had a fantastic night too. We beat Kansas State at home by a bunch. It's always feels good to put a whoopin' on the kitty cats!!!! 

It was a great night to be a JAYHAWK!!!

Smooches,
THE DARLING DIVA

BRING IT ON 2012!!!!

Apologies for the late blog post but I have had a little bit of a tough time recovering from my New Year's Eve shennanigans. Seriously, I am too old for this.  But you will all be happy to know that, besides the raging headache Sunday morning, I had yet another totally fab holiday weekend. 

Saturday, otherwise known as New Year's Eve, was jammed packed.  I started my boxing classes that morning. I paid the $20 upgrade to get the pink gloves option...which I didn't even really consider an option. Totally worth it, don't you think?!?!?

That afternoon I went to the KU MBB game with Brooke. But I was exhausted from boxing and left at halftime.  I got two texts from people telling me to "wake up" so I knew it was time to leave.  We were winning by about 25 at that point so I felt like the boys had it under control. I, however, had to get a manicure and then book it home to rest up for the big New Year's Eve celebrations. Priorities.

New Year's Eve was fun, fun, fun. We kept it low key and went to a house party and then a little dive bar. I, however, am half my mother so I had to be a smidge over the top. Cue the light up 2012 glasses:

Proof that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree:

Stef and Ted partying hard in Cali. They were in bed by 8:30.  

I was horrible about pics and this is the only other photo from the night...photography fail:  

   

Hudy's hair, Sgt. Sarna, Me.

I failed with the photos but my glasses were a hit!!! I had people coming over to me and asking to borrow them to take pics. I kind of felt like a mini celeb.  SO fun.  Thanks to the original diva, Auntie Chris.  She gave me as part of my Christmas prezie.  She always has the BEST holiday gimmicks.

Sunday morning I woke up bright and early..10:00 am...with a raging headache and an appointment to work the registration table for the Bonnie Henrickson Holiday Clinic. Who's idea was it to schedule a clinic on New Year's Day ?!?!?! CAPPIE!!!!!!!!  Anyhoo it was pretty uneventful and, being the professional I am, I got through it just fine.  Tory's daughter, Avery, came in her blinged out basketball uniform and pink Adidas high tops.  Love this girl....

Notice her rhinestone Jayhawk headband. A birthday gift from your's truly.

Yesterday was another day off so I took down my Christmas decorations, took Lulu to her grooming appointment, and caught up on sleep. Here she is post bath....Isn't she just delish?!?!?!

SO I finished up 2011 well and started 2012 off right!!! I am excited to see what this next year will bring. All I can hope for is health and happiness for me and my loved ones....and a huge diamond ring!

Smooches,

THE DARLING DIVA