Signing Off

I've been advised to close the blog. Though my posting has become few and far between, closing the blog had never been a thought to cross my mind. Understand this: it is purely for the sake of a job, a job that is quite serious and strict with its employers, as well as those seeking employment, which would be me. Though the happenings of my life lately have been (yawn) a tad dull, it's my past life, my younger adult life that could raise some eyebrows with the employer.

I now have to figure out how to "turn off" my blog, as it's been some time since I've messed with the settings.

I will keep the blog up for the next couple of days, but will shut it down probably Oct 21.

There is good news. I will open an account with a popular social networking site, as soon as I find the time. Somehow, this is ok. Probably 'cause it won't disclose all the details of my shady past, but only the current happenings of my fairly new mommyhood.

This is not good-bye, my lovelies, but more like a pause.

UPDATED 10.20
I meant to give an update on Golightly before signing off. Oops.

According to a friend
"I talked to Golightly's mother last night and Golightly is doing really really well. She is making some incredible progress and doing things they never thought possible. In some really exciting news, SHE SPEAKS. Its mostly gibberish now, and its very hard to understand, but she does know certain words. When I called last night and Golightly's mother told her I was on the phone, she tried to grab at the phone and had a huge smile on her face.... Golightly's mother claims she def knew it was me and she started gabbing up a storm!!! It was the most incredible thing to hear her voice. It literally brought me to tears, even though I couldn't understand what she was saying, it was so her voice.....

This is some of the best progress she has made. The doctors still don't know what it means, it may not mean anything, it may mean the world..... but she is def aware of her surroundings, and she def knows people by their voices and names. The doctors have told us from the beginning that we may not know what she can really do for years... so this just might be the tip of whats to come!!"

And this too:
"Oh my gosh guys the news about Golightly is getting better and betters.... SHE HAS MEMORIES!!!! Golightly can identify friends and family from pictures and she can recognize voices, even over the phone!!! This is amazing news everyone. We were told if she ever woke up there was a possibility this part of her brain wouldn't work.... but it does!!!

This is the best news we have had in so long. I don't remember being so happy.... There is hope that she can come back to us!!"

Those are the official updates from a close friend.

So hearing this wonderful news, I had to speak to her myself, so I gave Golightly's mother a call. I wanted to speak to Golightly. My gawd, it had been ages since I spoke to my dear friend. The first time I got to speak to her, her mother told her I was on the phone and said Golightly appeared happy, so she put her on the line. Basically, she puts her hands-free ear piece things in her (duh) ear. I could barely hear her, but could hear something. Imagine you lost your voice and how loud your voice is when you try to speak. That's basically what Golightly sounded like. This made it very difficult to understand any words, what few words she can actually speak.

It was quite interesting. But I did my best to communicate with her, though truly it was mostly me doing the talking. Not knowing how much she understands, like does she understand words or does she even remember me and the people I talk about, I wasn't quite sure what to say, so I just talked to her like I normally would. I tried not to talk to her like a baby, you know, like the way I talk to Lucero at times. I spoke at the same pace with the same tone I always would speak to her. She was mostly quiet and listened. Sometimes I would pause and tell her to try speaking. Sometimes it was silence, sometimes I could hear her straining to say something. Every once in a while her mom would pop into the conversation and try to get her to say hello or say my name. Her mom did say she said she loved me. I didn't hear it, but I'll take her mother's word for it. The call lasted about an hour. Yes, one hour!

Our second call was much like the first one, though she seemed to try speaking more, but still in the very low voice. I did hear her say my name, which was the best feeling ever. Her mother was the one who called me. She said Golightly was being particularly vocal one evening, so she asked her if she wanted to talk to her friend from Dallas. Golightly said no. Then she asked if she wanted to speak to Beverly. Golightly answered yes, and so her mother got me on the line. It was a lengthy call again with me doing all the talking. I really don't mind this. It just makes me wonder how much of what I say she actually understands or remembers. It can be awkward at times, especially if someone is sitting around listening to me try to talk to her, but I do what I can do. When her mother got on the line later, I told her she wasn't speaking as much and I wondered if Golightly truly had wanted to speak to me, or maybe she thought she did and then when I got on the line she realized I was the wrong friend. Her mother laughed, but assured me Golightly was well aware of who she was speaking to. She said she could see her listening intently and internalizing whatever I was saying. I guess that's a good sign.

And then earlier this week, her mother called me again to put Golightly on the line. Her voice has become so much louder, like a normal-speaking voice, though a lot of what she says is mostly gibberish. Though I did hear her say yeah and no and sorry. I think she tried saying my name again, but I'm not very sure. I would talk, telling her about recent events in my life, and sometimes she would interrupt me. Not sure if she was trying to respond to me or if she was talking to her mother. There was lots of activity going on with her, as they were trying to get her adjusted in a chair and then on the bed and then with sitting up on the bed, which is how she wanted to be. Overall, I was just so impressed that my friends voice has become so much louder and clearer in a week's time.

The good news is Golightly is making great progress. She has come so far and is continually trying on her part to do better, try harder. If you would like to receive more updates on Golightly, please e-mail me at beverlyjo1013[at]gmail[dot]com and I will gladly fill you in on Golightly's progress.

Visuals for My Lovelies

So I know many of you would rather look at pics of Lu than pics of skirts and dresses. These are for you.

Lulu at the rehearsal dinner.


The soon-to-be married couple - my brother and his fiance


The new couple being serenaded at the wedding.


Unfortunately, since we were all involved in the wedding, there are no actual photos from the wedding ceremony. These are the only ones we took with our own cameras. Sorry, familia.

The first feeding of the cake. I hope they washed their hands.

The first dance

Dance with mommy

Me and my crybaby. My hair is a wreck 'cause it got windy after ceremony. Thus, the wreck that is my hair.


They're not gay. They're just twin brothers. Can you tell them apart?

No, it wasn't that boring. I just asked them to act like that scene in Grease when everyone is at the dance. But the little girl was actually asleep. No faking there. Oh, and my brother usually has that bored/aggravated expression on his face, so that's not fake also.

My little sweet cutting a jig.

If you're adoring her flower bow, you too can get one for yourself. Mrs. Priss sells them in her etsy shop. I myself am waiting for the perfect opportunity to don the hair clip as well.

Me and my little lovely

I look horrible in these shots, but Lu looks adorable. I'm loving that she can give me tight little squeezes and hugs.

Our table at the end of the night. Somebody sure loves limes.


Silly little Lu

I guess the hair has become quite long.

My precious napper

We went to a Texas Tech game for my father's birthday. And here we are.

It got a little chilly. That or my blood has seriously thinned since living in San Antonio.

The men.

Asleep again. I don't know why I take so many pics of her sleeping. I guess she just looks so peaceful. Somebody had asked how she was doing with the crib. She stays asleep in there most of the night. She's still not at the point of falling asleep on her own, but whatcha gonna do?


Wild hair day.


So busted!


We have pine cones galore in our front yard. Lu enjoyed picking 'em up and moving 'em to different places.

My favorite new photo of us, as of late.

Enjoying some 'toons.

Seriously captivated by the TV.

The Problem Is...

I want too much. There will always be something cute and I will always want it. I've come to realize this. And here are just a few of the many things I've got my eyes on...in no particular order.


Granted, this looks like a boring plum cardigan, but what you can't tell from the photo is that there's no buttons, so it's pretty relaxed to wear. I tried it on a couple of months back. I should've bought it, but my basket was filled with other things. From Target.


Here's the thing. I pulled these photos almost two months ago. So these skinny jeans you see here? Yep, already mine. Plus, another pair in the Bullhead Solana. These are my first pair of skinny jeans and I don't know if it's skinny jeans in particular or just these pairs I purchased, but they are not staying on me. With every step I take they slip slowly down, making my crotch area look funny and I'm constantly having to pull them up. A size down felt uncomfortable and looked painted on, but this size falls off me. What the heck? Other than that, I like them. From Pacsun.


Thinking this rug will be perfect in Lucero's future bedroom. I want the biggest one they offer, but it's not cheap. We'll see. From Target.


I've been on a dress kick lately. And by lately I mean since I became pregnant with Lucero. I don't know, something about motherhood made me want to be more comfortable and not wearing pants. Enter the dress. So here are few I think would make a great addition to my closet, though I don't have a place or event to wear them to. That's ok. It's good to be prepared. From Lulu's.




I saw this top in person three weeks ago, but had already spotted it online before then. I didn't buy it. I guess I was practicing restraint. Now I'm kicking myself. From Forever 21.

Spotted this little number for Lucero. Guess what? It's already her's. Yep, bought it. She needed a splash of orange in her wardrobe. Plus, I think this may be the outfit for her fall harvest pictures. From GapKids.


Tights. Essential for Lucero's fall wardrobe also. Though I haven't brought myself around to buying her these. Oh well. Also, from GapKids.


Also was digging this pair of flats for Lu, but then found another hot pink pair on clearance. Still these are cute. Anyone else want them for their little one? From...you guessed it, GapKids.

Black and white stripes are big, in case you missed it. I think they've been in for awhile, but typical me, late to the party. Nonetheless, spotted this tank online and then bought it when I made a visit to the nearest Forever 21. Yes, summer is gone, but this tank still works for layering under cardigans, blazers and whatnot.


Back to my dress kick, Forever 21 is a great source for inexpensive party dresses. However, unless you're 17 or a supermodel (or both), a lot of them are probably not appropriate due to the short length on many of them. When I saw this dress in person, it was indeed short, which is why it went back on the rack, but oh, if only I was 17 again.

I have reason to believe this dress is longer and I have reason to believe it should be mine. If my calves weren't so skinny (or more like non-existent) I would pair it with some cowboy boots and wear it to the rodeo. From Forever 21.

Another blogger, can't remember who, featured this skirt in a real-life outfit. She made it look good. I don't have many skirts, but I'm definitely digging this one. From Forever 21.

Why don't I just rename this blog "Bev Hearts F21" 'cause this top is also from, you guessed it, Forever 21. See, my issue is I don't have a lot of patterned tops or dresses. Most of my clothes are solids, which can equal boring in some cases. I'm trying to mix it up by adding some prints. This print would make a great addition, no?

More tights for my lovely little Lu. These are from GapKids, but guess what? I already bought her a pair of brown textured tights, but they're from Walmart, which made them about $2 cheaper, so I also got a pair in red and cream.


Spotted this dress for Lu at GapKids. It would be perfect for the days when mommy wears her stripe dress (not pictured, from Express, on sale). Unfortunately it was not at a price point I was willing to spend.


And lastly, to show my Red Raider spirit, this T needs a home in my dresser drawer.




And there you have it, my latest wants. I know it seems coincidence this list came out right before my birthday, but sorry, I had been intending this post for like two months. Not joking. Anything yall are dying to add to your wardrobe?