I figured on this New Years Eve, with the dawn of 2013 upon us, I should probably take a look back on what I wanted to accomplish this year before making my 2013 resolutions. Here was last years's list:
1. Faith. Enough said.
2. Be healthy - and get my family healthy as well! We're going to try to phase out
processed food and work toward real food in our diet!
3. Run. I did accomplish my 2011 resolution to run a race every month for a year, but what I didn't count on was that I could accomplish that without actually training in-between. So, I'd really like to run at least 3 times a week. I'd run right now if it weren't 1:30am and I was slightly tipsy! :)
4. Money. Earning, saving, paying-off.
Faith- you can always do more here right? But, was 2012 better than 2011 here? You bet.
Be Healthy- we did really well for a few weeks phasing out processed junk and I think I may try that one again. Takes a lot but you feel much better!
Run- fail. Did some, not near enough. Now being knocked up I can't at all, but I have an after baby goal to start training for a marathon!
Money- not bad here either.
So, see you tomorrow with the grand plans for 2013!
Monday, December 31, 2012
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Happy Anniversary to us
Tim and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary on Dec 28, 2012. Tim's parents were in town visiting for Christmas and had just left earlier that morning, so Patricia agreed to watch Ben so we could go out.
Tim got me a new iPhone 5 for our anniversary! Then we went to Cheesecake Factory and saw the new Judd Apatow movie, "This is 40" which was strikingly familiar. :)
Tim got me a new iPhone 5 for our anniversary! Then we went to Cheesecake Factory and saw the new Judd Apatow movie, "This is 40" which was strikingly familiar. :)
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Time to clean house (closet)...
One would think that since I just moved all our earthly possessions from one house to another that I would have already cleaned out our lives. And the truth is, I did! A lot of our lives. But I'd be lying to you if I said I had de-cluttered completely, and I've come to realize the worst clutter is my closet.
When we packed, my closet took 2 full size wardrobe boxes, 2 large packing boxes, my dresser and an extra-large size "space bag." At first glance, that may not sound like a lot, but consider the fact that my wardrobe boxes did not have my clothes "hung" in them, they were folded over in groups of 10. Then, the 2 large packing boxes? Shoes. All shoes. All 84 pairs.
And the way I know I have a problem is this: I've been fully clothed for almost 2 weeks while they were packed. I've opened 1/2 of 1 of the wardrobe boxes and I'm still clothed. And well, in cute things. So, it's gotta go. SO much has got to go. Since I'm wearing all maternity pants right now, I'm weeding out anything that wasn't worn last season since it won't be worn this year. Then, shirts. Is it universally flattering? Like EVERYDAY?! Even on "fat days?" No? It's gone. Starting to look worn? Gone. Never been worn? Gone.
I'm starting to see all those clothes hanging there as a sin! It's like gluttony of the closet. It's not ok! Tim and I spend a lot of money on our wardrobes and for what? The best dressed celebrities and socialites know how to dress simply and use key pieces to flatter. I could learn a lesson from that ideal.
So, here we go. I'll let you know how it turns out!
When we packed, my closet took 2 full size wardrobe boxes, 2 large packing boxes, my dresser and an extra-large size "space bag." At first glance, that may not sound like a lot, but consider the fact that my wardrobe boxes did not have my clothes "hung" in them, they were folded over in groups of 10. Then, the 2 large packing boxes? Shoes. All shoes. All 84 pairs.
And the way I know I have a problem is this: I've been fully clothed for almost 2 weeks while they were packed. I've opened 1/2 of 1 of the wardrobe boxes and I'm still clothed. And well, in cute things. So, it's gotta go. SO much has got to go. Since I'm wearing all maternity pants right now, I'm weeding out anything that wasn't worn last season since it won't be worn this year. Then, shirts. Is it universally flattering? Like EVERYDAY?! Even on "fat days?" No? It's gone. Starting to look worn? Gone. Never been worn? Gone.
I'm starting to see all those clothes hanging there as a sin! It's like gluttony of the closet. It's not ok! Tim and I spend a lot of money on our wardrobes and for what? The best dressed celebrities and socialites know how to dress simply and use key pieces to flatter. I could learn a lesson from that ideal.
So, here we go. I'll let you know how it turns out!
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Moving time!
Well, the family who moved out of our new place was super kind enough to let us move in anyway, even though the paperwork on our sale of Arcadia hadn't gone through yet! So, Friday was moving day! Movers took 97%, we've been slowly bringing the rest and starting to unpack the new house. Ben is adjusting really well, which I'm very thankful for. I started painting the LR, and we discovered the planned color was a little too light, so Lowe's re-tinted it for me, so that was good! Now we're working not to go broke getting it ready!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
See....
Everyone has been like "you're so excited to move huh?!" and I've been like, um, no. Cause SO much can still go wrong. Case in point, most of today. If we ever close on this house it will be a miracle. Seriously. So annoyed.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Moving
Well, hopefully, in 4 days we will be both closing on our current house and our new home!
I am excited and also nervous. Very nervous. Not about the moving. About the new house. It's just alot bigger and foregein. I just want to make it feel comfy and like home. Repaint, put in our things... Just ready for it to be over.
I am excited and also nervous. Very nervous. Not about the moving. About the new house. It's just alot bigger and foregein. I just want to make it feel comfy and like home. Repaint, put in our things... Just ready for it to be over.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Costume #2 and a Jinx
Well, apparently I did jinx it cause I had to take a sick day today.
Anyway.... Costume #2, Toy Story!
Anyway.... Costume #2, Toy Story!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Costume #1
At school I was part of a trio costume: Miranda, Andrea, and Emily from the Devil Wears Prada.
Both before and after "Andie's makeover."
Both before and after "Andie's makeover."
Hmmm....
I don't want to jinx it, but I kinda feel ok today. Here's hoping that trend continues. Also, stay tuned for some killer Halloween posts! :)
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Sick-pression
I think a have a new disease called sick-pression. It's where you're sick long enough that you're actually depressed by the idea that you can't really do anything. SO looking forward to feeling 100% so I can get back to life!
Monday, October 22, 2012
Well...
I wore that! Did I take a good picture?! No. A picture? Yes. One of my kiddos is in it with me as we had the similar clothing idea today.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Monday plan
Ok, we're gonna try this one tomorrow...
Red jeans, brown boots, chambray shirt, leopard scarf.
Red jeans, brown boots, chambray shirt, leopard scarf.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Transition to Fall
This time of year is always so hard weather wise because I certainly feel like it's fall, but in Texas, it's usually still in the 80's till November! But, this weekend we had a cold snap and it was glorious. So now, it really feels like fall!
It looks weird in the bathroom, I know. We were painting. ;)
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Summer Lovin'
Here are some long overdue pics of the Randall Clan at the beach this summer in Santa Monica. Tim and I took turns boogie boarding and enjoyed the surf. Ben loved the water and waves, and REALLY loved the sand!
Monday, September 24, 2012
Monday Monday
In other news... I cut my hair. Like 3 inches. Pretty hard to tell though, it's kind of a "blah." It's just not laying the way I hoped it would. Not bad though, just gonna grow it out! :)
This skirt is from Kohl's last year and I LOVE it. A little stretch in the skirt never hurts either.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Maxi ManBray.
Giant chambray shirt, giant maxi skirt. Giant, giant, giant.
For me anyway. I realize my size is desirable for some people, but it's heavy for me, so I'm struggling a bit with that.
But... You can't get much more comfy than a giant chambray shirt, giant maxi skirt. Comfy, comfy, comfy!
My inspiration is below as well...
For me anyway. I realize my size is desirable for some people, but it's heavy for me, so I'm struggling a bit with that.
But... You can't get much more comfy than a giant chambray shirt, giant maxi skirt. Comfy, comfy, comfy!
My inspiration is below as well...
Monday, August 27, 2012
We're back!! You know you missed our constant wardrobe updating!
-"It doesn't matter what I say, as long as I sing with inflection..." - Blues Traveler
-"It doesn't matter what I say, as long as I sing with inflection..." - Blues Traveler
Location:First Day!
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Welcome Back.
After what has been a 3 week fitness/healthy food vacation, I'm back. Beautiful morning for a run! Watch out school year, here I come!!
Friday, August 10, 2012
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
No More fitspo!
Ok, yesterday was the end of my fitspo posts. Today is VOC boot camp first day, so we'll see. Although, I like them already. :)
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Friday, August 3, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Camp 1, Down.
Now that Scarlets camp is over, it's an enormous relief. Next week is the easier one, VOC is like riding a bike. I really think that a room full of only teen girls is probably one of the toughest teaching jobs ever. So I am relieved that it went well and happy to start a year with my Scarlets.
And, now we have to buy a new car. We had planned to put that off till after we bought a house but the tan car had a $500 fix, with $1100 on the horizon. So, it's time to trade it in. What to buy...
And, now we have to buy a new car. We had planned to put that off till after we bought a house but the tan car had a $500 fix, with $1100 on the horizon. So, it's time to trade it in. What to buy...
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Summer fades...
I've been at school 5 times in the last 3 days and I'm going back tonight once Ben's asleep. Ah, show choir preseason is upon us.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Dark Knight Rises
After some reluctance on my part due to the recent shooting in Aurora CO, I went with Tim to see the Dark Knight Rises last night. WOW, it was amazing! Go, you must go!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
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