happy mothers day to my sueeeee

happy mothers day to my ollie. 
my chauffeur for 16 years. 
my personal chef. 
my shoulder to cry on. 
my snuggle buddy. 
my shopping partner. 
the second, and only, member of my book club. 
my nurse when i'm sick and afflicted. 
my appointment schedular. 
my homework helper. 
my birthday perfectionist.
my crafting specialist.
my paper proofreader.
my professional packer.
my laundry do-er.
my hair brusher.
my bank account.
my fashion savvy, technologically retarded, perfect mom.
my biggest cheerleader.
my best friend.

i love you the millionest.


xx ollie

ruby's tics

preface: my squeaking tic is back.  


let it be known that i babysit for the cutest kids in the world -- leo, ruby, and miles.  they are absolutely precious in every single way possible.  


so today while ruby and i were coloring she started to squeak, just like i do.  it usually happened right after i would tic.  here is the conversation that occurred between myself and ruby, the 4 year old.


R: why do you go like this [she proceeds to squeak and blink her eyes, like i do]
A: well, ruby, i have something wrong with me.  i've told you that before.
*we continue to color in silence.  and then ruby squeaks*
A: ruby, why are you squeaking?
R: you do it.
A: well do you think it's funny? or cool?
R: i think it's cool.
A: are you trying to be like me?
R: yes.
* conversation over.


[1] oh, the innocence of a four year old.
[2] who knew tics could be so cool that others want to have them?


xx squeaking ollie

jean vests and stripes

suzy got my this wonderful jean vest for easters.

casual outfit for work

 new striped shirt and $30 shoes from tj maxx

oh, what a beaut.

i think i'm in love with my jean vest.  and striped shirts.  and looking absolutely adorable.  hi ollie.

xx fashionable ollie who loves her jean vests and stripes

summer 2012 playlist

it's summer. which means it's time for a new mix CD to be played nonstop in my car while i drive aimlessly from point a to point b to point c back to point a. just incase you were wondering [which i know you were], here's what's on my summer 2012 'nonstop epicness to jam out to while having a great summer' playlist.

atlas hands by benjamin francis leftwich

autum by big scary

blackout by breathe carolina

blood by the middle east

free fallin' by john mayer

half of my heart by justin and michael

i know i know i know by tegan and sarah

imitation of life by R.E.M.

new slang by the shins

pursuit of happiness [steve aoki remix] by kid cudi

rainbow by jack johnson

the road by matt costa

saviour by lights

sky [feat. ingrid michaelson] by joshua radin

slow dancing in a burning room by justin and michael

sunshine by matt costa

verona by geographer


now, i must warn you -- these are some pretty stellar songs.  i wouldn't even be offended if you took this playlist and burned your own 'summer 2012 nonstop epicness to jam out to while having a great summer' cd.  hell, i'd be outright flattered.


happy listening & happy summer.


xoxo ollie the music lover