You know you're on a diet when...

You know you're on a diet when strawberries with Splenda and cool whip free on top sounds like a BOMB dessert. :-/

Seriously though.

I could go on and on with this topic, but I'm too busy getting ready for STAGECOACH! Yeeeeehaw.

Did you know that points don't count on on vacation?!?!? I'm so close!!

I'm glad bc look at those brownies my sister-in-law made for our trip! Yummmmmm!



Happy Friday....I mean Wednesday (but it's MY Friday..be jealous). :)

Saturday Morning Coffee Dates

Why hello there!!!

I've got lots to talk about! You ready? I've got my regular starbucks drink in hand! (Skinny peppermint mocha)

The Diet

I'm down .5lbs again. Kinda bittersweet. To my ears it doesn't sound like jack crap much, but I know every little bit counts!

The sad news is...I'm not going to reach my goal of 10lbs by 10 weeks. I'm going to miss my goal by 2.5lbs!! In my defense, Its really 9.5 weeks, not the full 10, since we are leaving early for stagecoach.

I guess 7.5 in 10 weeks is pretty darn good.. PLUS I'm only .5 away from my original goal of when I started weight watchers in July..PLUS I met my goal of running 3.5 miles!

I guess I don't have much to complain about! :)

***(Update!!!) I just re-read some of my posts...and my original goal was 10 lbs in 8 WEEKS!!! Now I don't feel so depressed that I didn't reach my goal! lol


Stagecoach:
Um..this time next week, I'm pretty sure I'll be sweating already (its going to be SUPER HOT in Indio), eating breakfast, and already rocking out to some good ole country music! YEEHAW!

Don't worry, I'll post pictures from my trip to keep you all updated! :D

Jake
Its been a rough week for my bubbalo. Even sick, he still had a smile on his face :)

He started getting a temp. last Sunday afternoon, then a rash quickly followed. He had a temp up until Thursday afternoon, then it was gone! I ended up taking him to the Dr. and he said he had the roseola virus. Nothing they could do for him. Thankfully hes not contagious and on Friday he acting normal again! Plus, his appetite is back! Thank GOODNESS! I was getting worried when he was only wanted drinks for lunch! hmph!

I'm glad hes better. I hate to see him not feeling good!

Here is a pic of him on Thursday, still not feeling good, but LOVED "playing" the piano at Grandma's house!

Here is a little video I took of him eating a popsicle. Watch his tongue after each lick! What a cutie pie!



 Rants and Raves

Rave: Hello Luke Bryan and WHY did I wait so long to get this cd?? It is amazing people. I described it to my brother that this CD is SLIGHTLY below Jason Aldean, which if you know my love for Jason, You'll know its a GOOD CD! I wanted to get it before Stagecoach, so I can learn all the songs and sing along. I was soooooo excited when I loved all the songs on it! I even RAN to it (even though there are a lot of slower songs). Definitely go buy it! Like now. Go! You won't be disappointed!

Rave: I love my starbucks mug. I tried to be cheap thrifty and buy a travel mug for TJ MAXX and my coffee was cold in about 20 minutes. FAIL! So, I forked over the 20 bucks and bought this mug, and another one (could be my new addicton, these mugs!) My coffee stays hot ALL MORNING! love, I tell you. Plus, if you bring your own mug in, you get .10 cents off a drink! Every penny counts. Moral of the story: You get what you pay for!

Rave: My matchmaking skills. Enough said ;) (read here if you need a recap)

Rave:  Auvio Iphone docking station. I have had this product for a while, but I love it so much! It fits my Iphone perfectly, plus it comes with a free app where you can play the radio from it! I wanted this for my kitchen, and I litterally listen to it whenever I'm in the kitchen. Plus, it charges the phone too!

Rant: My legs. (No I'm NOT going to post a picture of those bad boys). I bruise SO easily. Like, if I walked past a table and nicked my leg, a bruise would come instantly. Yesterday, I stupidly clumsily slipped down the ramp to my classroom, and BAM...2 new bruises. This is not good for my stagecoach legs, or summertime-wearing-shorts- legs. BLAH. 

That's all for today!!! Happy Saturday and thanks for reading!

Scripture & A Snapshot

Genesis 9:12-16
God continued, "This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and everything living around you and everyone living after you. I'm putting my rainbow in the clouds, a sign of the covenant between me and the Earth. From now on, when I form a cloud over the Earth and the rainbow appears in the cloud, I'll remember my covenant between me and you and everything living, that never again will floodwaters destroy all life. When the rainbow appears in the cloud, I'll see it and remember the eternal covenant between God and everything living, every last living creature on Earth."

Saturday Morning Coffee Dates

Happy Saturday!!

Actually, I'm kinda bitter that today is Saturday, because that means my spring break is coming to an end. Boo, boo, boo!

I've had SUCH a fun break with Jake! We've been busy, out and about this break!

Okay, lets start our talk! I'm sipping on my skinny peppermint mocha and listening to Jason Aldean station pandora!

The Diet
I'm only down .5lbs this week. I was really frustrated that its not more, since I've been running a lot! I know, I know...I'm building muscle, but sometimes that sounds like such a cop-out. I guess this week its not because I have not cheated ONCE (okay, I guess I did..I had 1 slice of break while @ Johnny Carinos).

I guess I'm okay with .5lbs because I know that I wont lose a lot each week..but stagecoach is quickly approaching and I've got a goal to hit!

So, I have 1lbs to go before I hit my original goal (when I started my diet), and 3lbs to hit my stagecoach goal....and I've only got 2 weeks! AHHHHHH

I don't think I'm going to make it :-x We will see

On a happier note....on Thursday Kristin and I ran 3.5 miles! (which, on Tuesday I ran 3.3). Slowly building it up. Of course, this time I really did feel like I was going to die. Oh well, good and bad days!

I found this blog from pintrest and love this girl! She blogs about life, running and weight loss! An inspiration, for sure! After having kiddo(s) is tough to get the weight off, but she has and is doing it. I really like her blog!

This quote is fitting for today, since I'm trying not to get discouraged. I need to stop worrying about what others think, what they do better than me...and just use what I've got. Only focus on being a better me.


"I don't worry about what I'm not, I use what I've got."
-Jason Aldean

(I love it even more since  its from Jason...:sigh: :swoon:)


Speaking of Jason, STAGECOACH!!!!!! GAH! I cannot wait to go! Last year, we had Jake along (5 months old) which was a fun-but-lets-not-do-that-again type of experience. He slept through the night fine...but It will just be more fun without him, knowing hes having fun with grandma and grandpa!

Besides being super teenybopperish obsessed excited to see Jason Aldean again, I'm REALLY excited to see these peeps:

I've liked Miranda since she was on Nashville Star! So so so excited for stagecoach!

Mr. Jake Jake

Gosh, he has been a dream little boy this week! He has woken up everyday with a smile when I open his door. Melts. My. Heart.

His newest trick is spinning around in circles. He gets SO silly and giggles.

He LOVES having me read him books. Hes takes every book out of his book box. I love this time too because he hits on my laps and snuggles as I read. Even though I never get through a full book without him losing interest, its been my favorite this past week. His fav book has been The Very Hungry Caterpillar. He loves putting his little fingers in the holes!

He was SO good when we went shopping (for baby Luke and Mommy to be!) and out to lunch with Auntie C and Auntie Val (and Brookie!)

I could go on and on, but I'll stop! :) I'm gonna miss spending every.single.day with him, but as Joel reminded me, In a few months ill have 3 whole months off with him! Yipeee!! The perks of being a teacher!

Rants & Raves

1. Rave: Betty White's new show is HIL-AR-IOUS! No joke. I was literally LOLing as I watched. Definitely a must watch!

2. Rave: If you know me, you know I'm such a sucker for reality tv. As I watched CMT's Texas Women and Southern Nights, I saw an advertisement for a new show following these people:

You may remember her from the Bachelorette and Dancing with the stars! Wahoo! I'm excited to watch. I really liked Melissa! I'll let ya know how it is. It comes on next weekend after Jenny Garth's new show! Way to go CMT for keeping me entertained!

3. Rave: Kenra hairspray is bomb.com (really, who says that anymore? That is sooo 2004) ANYWAY, its become my favorite hairspray! I first found it from Its the Small Things blog. I used to use Shaper and thought it was amazing until I used Kenra. It holds super well, and smells good too!!

4. Rave: Holy cow. I saw the Hunger Games yesterday and let me just say that it was Ah-Mazing. I LOVE LOVE LOVE reading books then seeing them come to life on screen. It was everything I hoped for and wanted it to be! Have you read the books? Seen the movie? What did you think? Could you imagine if stuff like this went on in real life? Disturbing. Go see the movie!!!

5. Rant: Revenge (another one of my addicting tv shows) was a re-cap episode. I was SO excited for it, then totally bummed it wasn't "new." boo boo boo. If you DON'T watch it, you are totally missing out. Seriously. To watch the re-cap on ABC.com and catch up! You won't be disappointed.

That's all for now!!! Thanks for reading and I'd love to hear from you!!!

Wordless Wednesday (kinda)

Since its raining and I'm missing the sun...






How cute does he look on a hat? If he would just keep it on!

Run 3 Miles...CHECK

Well, I did it. I ran 3 miles (3.3 if we are being exact!)

If you know me, you know that this was a feat! When I started...I could BARLEY run 1 lap. I was huffing and puffing, couldn't carry on a conversation, I could only focus on making those feet move. Below are somethings that helped me. The way I'm making a big deal about this may seem silly to some, but for me...its kinda big. An accomplishment.

So here's some tips for yall.

1. Start small. Try running just one lap. If you need a break, take it! I did a lot of run/walk at the beginning.

2. Set goals. I would say, "Okay, run HALF a lap today" or "Okay, 2 laps in a row." Its crazy to think my last goal was run 3 miles (and even crazier to think 3 miles is NOTHING to some people!!!!)


3.  Push through the pain (no, we are NOT talking labor..just running ha) These past couple times running, I just kept reminding myself to push through. At the beginning, if I got a side cramp, I would just walk. Now, if  I get a side cramp..I push through and it goes away! Same with my legs feeling like they are going to fall off (They never have...yet) :)

4. Take music along! This is the break through for me. I would run with Kristin and we would talk...but during those silent moments..I would have nothing to focus on except running. I would say, "Okay I HAVE to stop." Now, if we aren't talking, I sing along in my head...and sometimes out loud (sorry neighbors...)

5. Don't give up. Seriously though. I thought only CRAZY people enjoyed running. I had once said I'd rather do ANYTHING than go running. Now, I kinda enjoy it. Me. Music. Outside. Its a nice place to be.

6. Find a time that works for you! I had decided that when I get home from work and before dinner was the time that get bored and EAT. So, that is the time I picked to run! Its not the most convenient time, especially on those hot days...but it works for me!

Happy Easter!!!

Our day started with a great church service! He has risen!!!!!!

We had double duty today, meaning we went with Joel's side and my side!! Yay for celebrating!!

Jake loved hunting for eggs, eating too many sweets, and spending time with family! He's still up now, even tho he only had an hour nap today!

And how nice was the weather today?? A perfect day in so. Cali!



I, on the other hand, ate wayyy to much but thoroughly enjoyed the day!!! :)

Oooooo and Jake is getting a new girlfriend! Jeff and Holly are having a girl!!! Wahoo!

Let spring break begin peeps!!

Ps. See that down there?? Yep. I bought a new app so I can post easier and on the go! Be prepared for more bloggage! Lol


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Saturday Morning Coffee Dates

Happy Saturday!

Like my title?? I've decided since I blog every Saturday morning, I've got Starbucks in my hand, and a blueberry scone in my belly..this should be my new post titles!Besides, everything I write on here is like I'm having coffee with a friend :)

The Diet:
Well, I would LOVE to say I lost weight this week..but sadly I didn't. BUT I didn't gain either.

Besides my lacking self control, Wanna know who I blame this time for no weight loss???

These bad boys. Mmmmmm. I kid you not, EVERY Easter these things take over. Its not like you could just have one. De-LISH!

On a POSITIVE note, running 2 miles straight is becoming easier. I even made it 9 laps 2 and 1/4 miles the other day. I really wanna make it to 3 miles. I can do this!

Jake News:
I'm on spring break this week (PTL!) and I am absolutely LOVING my time with Jake! I'm SO excited I get ANOTHER week with him!!!!  I forgot how much I love being home with him all day! Here are some mamma & jake pics!

Tell me he is the not the cutest little boy EVER! :) OOOh..since the pics above were taken, he go ta hair cut. He looks like the cutest-little-dutch-blondie! Thanks to Holly for giving his hairs a cut! Here is a video of him, sportin' his new do and doing a little dance!



Easter:
Our church had a GREAT Good Friday service last night. Its was such a great reminder of what Jesus for us on the cross, and how is promise is true when Sunday comes around!Seeing what he had to go through...all for us, yet we are SO undeserving. This season always puts my heart right back where it belongs. Here is a video I love watching, which is also a great reminder that on Friday it doesn't end, Sunday is a coming!



Two Raves and a Rant
Rave:I broke down and got an otterbox for my Iphone. I LOVE IT! Not only do I LOVE the screen thing better than the invisashield, but I know if I drop it (which I do occasionally..whoop!)..it will be safe! This is like my 100th case I've gotten and hopefully my last for a while. (fingers crossed!)

Rave:Babies! Seems like everyone is having them these days! lol Definitely a baby boom! I find out TOMORROW what my friend Holly is having! So anxious! My friend, Chelsey, is having TWINS, and finding out soon what they are having...and my other friend, Val, is having a boy in a few weeks! I can't wait to hold and love on all these babies!!!!! My uterus is definitely getting the baby ache! ;)

Rant: I bought an app for 1.99 to update my blog from my Iphone. I had the lite version, which only would let you update with text. I thought since I wanted to update my blog more, I'd buy the one that you can add pictures in too. FAIL. It doesn't work.  Every time I open it and go to attach my picture,it close and takes me back to the home screen.  A complete waste my 1.99 that COULD have gone to a new song. boo. The end.

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Easter!!