Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Poses
I told Chase to pose like a rapper and he did a great pose...but then we realized he was posing as a "Wrapper"! Lol!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Vacations
B and I typically don't have much interest in travel in general but for some reason I can't stop thinking about it lately - I have an itch to go places. The list of things I want to do is growing (unfortunately Chase isn't exactly at the ideal international travel age yet so a few of the vacations may have to wait awhile).
Here is what I am starting to ponder as future vacations:
2012: Michigan
2013: Disneyland or San Diego
2014: NYC (maybe this will have to be our first "no kid" vacation)
Ireland
Mediterranean cruise
Australia
Here is what I am starting to ponder as future vacations:
2012: Michigan
2013: Disneyland or San Diego
2014: NYC (maybe this will have to be our first "no kid" vacation)
Ireland
Mediterranean cruise
Australia
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Hat Love
I got this leopard hat with scarf mittens hanging off the ends for Chase - I couldn't resist - I hope Chase loves it. I am ready for cold weather.
PS. I had to model the hat because I haven't given it to Chase yet...I was thinking Christmas but by then he would miss so many leopard hat wearing opportunities!
Saturday, October 22, 2011
My Brave Little Boy
Chase is a total trooper! We went for a Tag-A-Long bike ride and he hit a bump flew through the air then landed on the bike wheel and got a nice little tire burn (all without letting go). He then proceeded to get back on the bike and he finished a 45 minute trail ride. My kiddo is way tougher then I am! Go Chase!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Week One - Done and Done
I have been on my weight loss kick for one week now and the first week was very successful! Hooray! I biked, ran, did yoga, and pretty much stuck to the plan. Yesterday I even did a P90x workout (I don't think I will stick to the entire program because I don't have the time but I am going to try to squeeze in a few of the videos each week). The workout reminded me that I am missing muscle and need to tone up again too.
I will admit that I still spend way too much time thinking about delicious unhealthy food but if I am lucky those cravings will pass soon (or may they won't and I will have to continue along on will power alone...)
Loss last week: 5 lbs
Current weight: 138.8
Goal for the next week: Get down to 135 by next Monday
Pumpkin Carving
We carved pumpkins today...it was a blast.
Here are uncle and Chase pretending to eat pumpkin guts.
Chase decided to decorate his pumpkins with a Sharpie and tape and many many holes.
Graham did the cool Hulk pumpkin, B did the Thundercats pumpkin, and I went for the Angry Birds pumpkin (I have to admit I was going to do a Twilight pumpkin but it exceeded my pumpkin carving abilities).
This one is going to be sweeeeet on Halloween (we got a glowing flashing multicolored light thing for it).
And of course B requested some pumpkin seeds - they were delicious.
Here is a random picture of a visitor we had today...
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Maybe Soon...
Things on my "if there were only extra hours in the day (and maybe extra $ in the bank)" list:
- Pumpkin carving
- Family photos (it has been forever since we had professional photos taken)
- Swim lessons for Chase (maybe Karate or Baseball or Soccer too?)
- Manicure / Pedicure / massage / spa day (yes please!)
- Wine and Painting with girlfriends
- Zumba / Ballet / Spin classes
- Homemade dinners every night
- String quilt / Cathedral quilt / Apple Core quilt
- Finishing the knitting projects I am working on / general other crafting
- Early start on Christmas shopping
- Halloween party and or a Winter Solstice party
- Clothes shopping / Accessory shopping (or maybe just an entire head to toe makeover)
- Dinner at Texas de Brazil
- Movies at the movie theater
- Plan a vacation or a trip somewhere outside the state / country
- Get another tattoo
I'm sure there are other things but since it will probably take me years to accomplish this list I better stop =)
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
My Bed is Calling...
.....and yet I'm off to an 8:30 hot yoga class...here's to a solid two days of sticking to "the plan"...
Monday, October 10, 2011
ModCloth.com
I found the ModCloth.com website. Their stuff is so fun.
I love this jersey knit dress it looks comfy yet stylish.
Wouldn't this dress be perfect with a jean jacket and boots?
Classy
I need this belt for my sweater dress!
This coat is so bold but I love it!
I wish someone would have a Christmas party so I could buy this dress!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
No More Excuses
So let's be honest - my weight and I have not been friends lately. Every day I get up and dread getting dressed because nothing fits right anymore (some things just don't fit at all let alone fit right...)
Today is get healthy (again...) DAY 1. Today I am going to start eating right and taking better care of myself.
Realistic Goal Weight: 135 to 137 (if I can get back here at least my clothes will fit again)
In My Dreams Weight: 125 (but I must admit that even at my fittest/skinniest I only got to 127 so this may not be a maintainable weight for me - but a girl can dream right?)
Fitness Goal: I have been starting to ponder doing a triathlon next year
So here we go, wish me luck, I need it - self disciple isn't my strong point (especially when it comes to food)!
Spooky
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Accessories
I look at these and think "being fashionable can't be THAT hard" and yet I am pretty much a miserable fail at it. I think my problem is that I don't accessorize. I need to learn to rock scarves, belts, fashion jewelry, sun glasses, etc.