Ladybugs

I need something to make me smile today.  2 years ago I posted Doodlebug shoes in honor of KAH's birthday.  Of course, it's his birthday again today, which makes me smile.  Although I can't believe he's 24.  He was born when I was 18, so for this year we're inverse ages.  I posted this picture on Facebook this morning:

This is from when I used to do daycare for him and his sister, and this is how I tend to think of him (although I DO realize he is a grown man with a job and a life, of whom I am incredibly proud).  I have a small obsession with small children in overalls, so dressed him in them as often as possible.  

So that's my doodlebug.  I already did a doodlebug post, though, and there weren't a lot of options, but doodlebug led me to ladybug, which makes me think of The Bean, which also makes me smile.  So today's post will be ladybug shoes, of which there are lots.

 

These are very sweet.  I might even wear them if they came in my size.

I would totally wear these in my size, but only if there was a small child (or several) who had matching pairs and we used them for puddle jumping!

 

So cute.  But dang those are some big eyes.

I'm thinking my mama could totally make these in a variety of sizes.

Ribbon laces!  You know I'm a sucker for ribbon laces.  In fact, I wore my coral canvas shoes with the ribbon laces just yesterday. 

I love all the colors on this.

See?  I should post more often as this one has given me several things to smile about.

Fuzzy

I'm tired (yes...still at the office) so I typed in "fuzzy slippers."  I was drawn to the animal ones tonight:

I'll take a pair of each, and a nap to go with each pair!  Please?  (although I do think the pig ones are a little odd, but still cute).  Hopefully there is sleep, if not fuzzy slippers, in my very near future.

Memory Lane: Nothing!  I didn't post on June 10th once in the last 3 years.  It was the first day I ever missed in my attempt to blog every day.  AND, I almost didn't post tonight because of the tired.  Wonder what it is about June 10th that makes me not post?

Hot Chocolate

Facebook very helpfully reminded me that 2 years ago today I got pulled over for the first time in my life.  No ticket, but it definitely freaked me out.  3 years ago today I had sinus surgery.  I'm celebrating the anniversary with a sinus infection, but I'm trying not to complain too much because I now only have a couple a year instead of one a month.  So yay for my ENT with his hammer and chisel!  5 years ago today I was in Florida for a continuing ed event.  The event might have been quite helpful if I hadn't been in a horrible depression at the time.  I think I cried a lot if I remember correctly.

Tonight's shoes are about none of these things, though, because today is also National Hot Chocolate Day!  Yum!  And it turns out that there is something called Hot Chocolate Designs.

How cute are these?  I especially love this last pair with the cherries, but I'll take a pair of each, thanks.  You should go check out the site, they have a ton of different designs.  I'll be taking my lovely sinus infection to bed now, thankyouverymuch.

Boots

I love that Facebook shows me what I posted on this date in years past because I've been going back and looking at some of my old blog post. 3 years ago yesterday I did a post on the boots the preschoolers were wearing at chapel that day.  This is an aspect of my job that I really miss.  I loved those kiddos.  I loved watching them grow and learn and be silly.  Some days were frustrating, and as my depression got worse and my stress got higher there were days when I felt like a massive failure even with the kiddos.  They were still a bright spot in my life even then, though, and I miss having that contact.  So after looking through the post I decided to go find some more boots.  If I can't be around the kiddos at least I can look at some boots in their sizes.

These look so warm and snuggly, while also being froofy.

I love these, I think they are so cute and sweet.

I like these too, but like how the colors pop more from the black boots.

I like these and also find them hilarious.  Typical cowboy boot on the top, sparkly, stripey party on the bottom.  It's the boot version of a mullet?

Polka dot rain boots!

Speaking of warm and snuggly.  Of course, they'd be filthy in no time flat, but they're cute to look at in picture form.

 

I love lady bugs.  That is all.

Today was a good day.  We had some friends come over to watch a movie and then we went out for Chinese.  The movie and meal were fun, but the company was even better.  We haven't been doing much socializing lately, so it was nice to hang out and laugh and catch up. 

Puppies and Pinterest Friend

The hubby is sleeping.  He's liking the new(est) job, but apparently it is wearing him out.  I barely see him right now. He leaves at 5 am, gets home about 8 pm, and is in bed within an hour of getting home.  So he is sleeping, and I am snuggling with puppies.  Today was a pretty good day.  I woke up with massive headache and so exhausted. I've been exhausted for almost a week now, and I'm hoping it's just my period (sorry, guys) and not something else.  Anyway, the day started out rough, but improved by late afternoon, for which I am grateful. Let's celebrate a better afternoon with some shoes from the Pinterest Friend.

How cute are these?  The nieces  have some adorable ladybug dresses my mom made for them, and I think these would be adorable with them.  They wouldn't quite match, but hey, ladybugs!

Um...OK.  I'm assuming this is sculpture, but I really want it to be a slide.

Very Easter-y!

Really cute.  Whenever I wear my gray shoes someone always complains that they are boring, not colorful enough.  Sure, this one isn't as bright as some others, but I love how simple and classy this shoe is. 

These are also very Easter-y?  I just can't with these. Way too much pastel crammed into this one pair of shoes.

I'm not sure what to say about these, either.  The PF said she had to look twice at the slits in the sides, and I have to agree.  I think they are supposed to add interest, but it's a little too much on shoes that are still boring.

These, on the other hand, I would definitely wear.  So cute!  Have I ever mentioned that I have a love of spectator pumps?  And yet, I've never owned a pair. 

Holy cute, Batman.  Love these. love the color, the flowery part, the flower detail, the fact that they are Mary Janes.

PF is right, too many textures.  I don't think I'd mind the straps if these were one color, or even one color with a contrasting heel.  As it is, there is just too much going on here.  Coco Chanel (I think) said before you leave the house you should take of one accessory so you aren't wearing too much.  I think this shoe could have benefited from that advice.

Well, it's a tough job, but I have to go snuggle these puppies some more before bed.  They got a bath tonight, so they are all soft and sweet smelling.  I'm ignoring the mild case of of hives I've got under my chin, so I guess it's love.