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!!

Baby are you down, down, down, down down....?

As a matter of fact, I am!! bahah (does anyone else get it? The title of my blog this week is a song...nevermind lol)

I am down 1.5lbs this week! WAHOO! I'm at 6.5lbs in 5 weeks and only 3.5lbs to reach my goal of 10 in 10 weeks...with 4 weeks to go!

My post last week was wrong (sadly) about my total weight loss. I was confused, since me and math (or anything with numbers really) don't get along. Since August 2011, I am officially down 31.5!

Not gonna lie, I'm pretty proud of myself. I've been running and exercising and being super strict with my eating. Now I just need to work trying not to think about food and what I'm "missing out on." The cliche saying "Nothing taste as good as thin feels" is seriously true. When I eat whatever I want, I usually feel miserable after. When I'm "dieting" I feel good..but sometimes THINK I'm hungry.\

I don't want to be one of those women who complain they are hungry and can't eat b/c they are dieting...and I think I'm turning into one of those! AHHHHH

For example, I had dinner last night at Mimis, got a salad and was satisfied. When I went home, hubby and some friends were eating chips and salsa. If you remember this post, you know what I'm talking about it. I sat practically drooling staring that those chips and salsa...when I wasn't even hungry. I wanted it just because it was THERE! It was the devil I tell ya..lol but I resisted anyway!

I'm gonna work on that this week. No complaining. I'll def. need prayer for this.

I found this funny cartoon.  I laughed...but then thought crap, I better what what I say on that scale since I have little ears around now!!

 

What else is going on??? OOO duh, SPRING BREAK starts THURSDAY for me! Wahooooo! I'm excited for 7, uninterrupted days at home with Jake. :) I'm hoping to squeeze tons of lunch dates, play dates, and baking days in there! I can't wait! If your friends with me on fb, you've seen Ive been making some point-friendly foods! This is my next one: 

Skinny Monkey Cookies. Big balls of deliciousness is what I call them! (that kind sounded a little wrong, yes? You get the picture! bha!) YUM!!

Okay. I'm probably boring you all now, if you've even made it this far down!!

Have a good weekend!!

xxoo

5 down...5 to go!

Not this week baby!!!!

Hoooray!!! I lost 2lbs this week! I'm so happy bc I was going to be PISSED if I didn't lose anything. I worked HARD this week, stayed on points, and worked out!

I'm now below the weight I was when I got married! That, to me, is success! A grand total of 33 lbs!!!!

Now...5 more pounds. 5 weeks to go. I GOT THIS!!! :)

Stagecoach beware!!!! hahah


Jake Updates:

This kiddo is a tough guy! He had such a ward week with his split lip, bump on his head, and blackish eye. People say boys will be boys, but that doesn't mean its ANY easier on momma!

Hes back in his screaming-at-the-top-of-his-lungs while eating stage. BLAH.  NOTHING works to stop it either.  Thankfully he doesn't do it much in restaurants (I told Joel maybe we should just eat out every meal lol)

He still is the pickiest eater...only eating fruits, hot dogs and beans. He used to eat chicken nuggets, but not lately. Its crazy how when he was smaller, he would eat ANYTHING...now hes changed. I'm up for taking suggestions as to finger foods we can try.  He doesn't like cheese, mac and cheese, grilled cheese, mash potatoes, fish sticks...the list could go on! Blah. What am I to do!

Oh well...all I know is I LOVE LOVE LOVE this age...and he is so cute and teaching me so much!!

Jakes BFF, his daddy on the golf cart at work <3

Slide in our backyard

can you tell I love me some diptic?? ;)

After work today, Joel is stealing me away to Palm Springs! Why? Just because. He planned it all for a surprise!   He told me he wanted to take me shopping at the outlets, have a nice dinner, then hit up Morongo for some gambling!!! Whoo! So excited for a little get-a-way!

Have a great weekend everyone!!!!!