Motivation please.

There is nothing worse then feeling blah because of what the scale says when you stand on it.

When I got married 2 years ago I proudly wore my gorgeous size 2 princess dress. I looked amazing AND felt amazing too. I loved being tiny. 5'4" and size 2.... Life was good baby.

Living happily married hasnt been so kind to the waist line. Not to mention that birth control doesn't help.... And standing on the scale at the doctors office didn't make me feel any better.

And what might be called a 'baby' pooch... Yay no baby to blame that on. Okay so maybe 15 lbs might not seem much for many of you ladies... I'm small to begin with right? Well, I don't feel much like myself. I love being sexy and small. Who doesn't!?! And I'm at a healthy weight minus that pesky 15lbs of happy married plus birth control weight.

Here's the other thing... I'm not one for working out... Consistently. Running- no thank you. Jogging- ill pass. Walking- yes please but when the temperature is comfortable. Gym- definitely a no. I eat healthy, always with a side of Pepsi though. And dieting isn't any fun. I believe in moderation {most of the time}.

SO I'm in search of some motivation... I'm looking for my super sexy and tiny self. Any suggestions? Do you struggle with motivation for working out? How do you manage a happy healthy weight?

10 things I've learned this week thus far...

1: I'm constantly tired lately. Not enough time for naps {not prego folks}
2: food storage is important. It's our main goal right now.
3: I highly enjoyed spending yesterday evening mowing our yard, watering, weeding a bit and fertilizing :)
4: Harry Potter 7.2 was amazing, incredible and touching. I need to reread the books
5: trying to plan our trip to yellow stone
6: called to jury duty. Is it bad that I want it to be an intense case?!
7: trying to stay hydrated... Yay for water
8: brown hair suits me best! It makes me feel most like me :)
9: it's amazing what a few years does... The things I've learned, the childish behaviors I've dropped, things I no longer like. Lol.
10: my Hubby spoils me!! Thanks for letting me always get my nails done love

{time away}

It's been good
I'm feeling better
I enjoyed the sun,
The warmth,
Camera in my hand...

Almost ready for reality...

Excited to see my boys

{FRECKLES}

I LOVE my freckles!!

Seriously I do!!

I wish they were bolder. I love how strong they are after tanning or a day in the sun!! :)

Between Mitch's and my freckles our children are bound to have their fair share of them :) love it!! And I hope they'll love them as much as I do!!

Are you a freckle lover like I am??

{Finally}

It's MY weekend :)

I survived my insane, up and down week.

Yesterday I bailed half day, I need to go home and take an afternoon for myself.

This morning was MUCH better! Even with the lousy weather it was a great day! I love the new girls already! They fit in well with our existing crew :) I got a lot done! Oh it feels good. I love having good days.

{a few pictures from today}

I got a church calling....

{I told Mitch I'm not afraid of saying no... Don't worry I said yes THIS time lol}

I'll be the primary secretary.

Party like a rockstar...

I SO did not want to get out of bed this morning!! Mitch and I even went to bed early. We are both dragging our feet...

Can you believe it's ONLY Thursday?? It feels like it should be Saturday!!

Another crazy day.

I'm glad I spent last night at my house with my men :) it was much needed. Mitch took me to Zupas {I've been dying to go for e-v-e-r} thanks love. I got to work in my yard and I even scrubbed my kitchen down. {you would too if you saw some of the things in my grandma's old kitchen. GROSS!!}

I hope today is a better day than yesterday! I showered this morning and I feel like it's a start in the right direction.

Wish me luck!!

Afternoon beauties

There is sunshine in my soul today...

Oh how I love the sunshine. I wish I got to spend the day in my yard. But that's ok, I got to plant over 1000 plants today. Enjoyed the sunshine in the greenhouse instead :)

Dinner with mitch's family :) I'm excited to see my niece. It's been since Christmas since we've seen her.

Golly I'm exhausted. I put in 9 hours today. I'm finally laying down for a few. Im {almost} wishing I could stay like this the rest of the evening. Lol

I'm {LOVIN} my new iPhone!! I didn't realize how much I missed having having it. The i4 is amazing!!! I'm typing this on it :)

Oh and can I just say how much I love mowing the lawn. I just had to beg Mitch to let me do it!! Lol.

{Hello Weekend!!}

The weekend has finally arrived!! Hooray!

I managed a full 8 hours at work today.

I was successful in getting some computer work done, helping customers, setting out our fresh delievery of live Valentine flowers.

My throat is still killing me :( So sore and swollen.

My mommy stopped by and gave me some herbs. I love my mommy.

I took some pain killers this morning and went the whole day with out aching.... it was a nice change. They finally wore off around 5 :(

Mitch is starting his series 7 course.... which means I lose him to work and his studying. I'll make sure to enjoy the moments I sleep next to him. It'll be an adjustment for both of us.

We did however set aside time to run out and grab a pizza tonight. We grabbed Pizza Huts dipper pizza.... the thing was HUGE :) And we also stopped to pick me up some orange juice. We shared some giggles while trying to pick out the 'right' orange juice. There are surprisingly a LOT of choices. It was a nice little outting.

After a nice hot shower... lots of water... orange juice.... I'm feeling a tiny bit better.

Mitch ended up needing to work tomorrow. Yea for over time. Looks like I'll spend my morning waiting for the cable guy to come fix my DVR. and then I'll go get my nails done!! They are in desperate need of it!

PS. Tomorrow is the 12th. So pick up your camera and snaps some photos!! For more details check out 12 of 12 here.

No good, achey day

I left work at about 4 yesterday, felt just fine.... then it hit me like a train...

sick, achey, moody, miserable, head hurt, throat hurt.

Curled up in bed by 6:30

Mitch tucked me in and turned out the lights at 8.

Woke up still feeling awful

Mitch made me thera flu before he left.... SUPER NASTY

Bundled up for work

Manage for awhile

But decided to come home and do some computer work.

Seems like the sick bug is floating around...

Abby is super sick with a sinus infection and the flu

My mommy was down with the flu for awhile

Everyone at Mitch's work is sick too...

I hope this clears up soon! I'm not feeling too well.

Christmas time

{ Self Portrait }

Gardener Village

On the 3rd Faith was dancing at the Festival of Trees. I was super excited because I was able to finally make it to one of her performances. She's incredibly talented!! It was going to be a great day because it was my mom, sisters and me -- girls day!! I don't remember ever going to the festival of trees, although my mom said I have. LOL. I was in LOVE with all the trees!! So many gorgeous trees.... oh the ideas started flowing for my own tree!! If only I had a little more money to decorate my tree with :) lol. Faith did an incredible job dancing!! I'm envious of her talent :) After the Festival of Trees we headed to Gardener Village. I was SUPER excited! There are SO many charming shops up there! I can't wait to go back sometime! I had such a fabulous time spending my day with my mom and sisters!! Thanks ladies for such a great day!