The Cameron Chronicles

(Not so) Wordless Wednesday: Pajama Day

2011-03-16T11:02:00.000-07:00

Today was Pajama Day at Bub's School, so we decided to continue at home. We all put on our jammies and built a fort to have lunch and watch movies in. A perfect day in my opinion!

(Sorry for the poor picture quality, I grabbed my phone really quick to snap the pic)

Wordless Wednesday: T-Ball

2011-03-09T12:08:00.000-08:00

I have a million more pictures to share with you from Bubs 1st T-ball game...expect a post soon!

Morning Conversation

2011-03-03T19:28:00.000-08:00

On our way to school this morning we passed a lady walking her dog. I casually mentioned to the kids to look at the puppy or "puppa" as Bugs so loving refers to all dogs. Little did I know that this canine observation would begin one of my all time favorite conversations with Bubs...seriously people, this one will be in the memory bank for a while.

Me: "Hey guys, look at the puppy!"
Bugs: "Puppa! Puppa!"
Bubs: "Mommy, I want a puppy."
Me: "You do?"
Bubs: "Yes, not a big puppy, a small one that doesn't run around my house."
Me: "Ok.."
Bubs: "Please Mommy! I'll let Chloe pet him. Not on the head, on the back. And I'll take good care of him. I'll feed him...Mommy, do we have puppy food?"
Me: "No Buddy, we don't."
Bubs: "Ok, then we need to go to the pet store. And when he needs to go potty, I'll take him for a walk to the park. We need to get a leash at the store too. And, when it's time to go to the gym, I'll tell him he can't go but that I'll be back soon. And when it's time to go to bed, I'll tell him he needs to go to sleep. And he'll go to sleep. Please Mommy, Please!!"
Me: "Well, we need to talk to Daddy about it."
Bubs: "Call him now Mommy, call him..."

OH EM GEE!! Does that not make your heart melt? Seriously, I considered running to the closest shelter to find a small puppy for my little man!

Also, just to add to the cuteness...here is a pic of Bubs celebrating Dr. Seuss' Birthday.

Wordless Wednesday: Pretend Play

2011-03-02T05:09:00.000-08:00

On their way to "Grandma's House" on the "Train"

** For those of you that have been wondering where my McFatty Posts have been, well I took a few weeks off to take care of my family who has been crazy sick...nothing bad, just colds but I've been on SuperMom/Wife duty and we also went out a town for a bit. I promise to be back next Monday!**

Wordless Wednesday: Mall Playgrounds are Fun!

2011-02-16T06:00:00.000-08:00

Finding the Willpower

2011-02-14T05:47:00.000-08:00

Willpower. I don't have it.

The End.

I learned this past week that I have a hard time saying NO to food. Remember that Good-Bye dinner for my friend? Well, instead of going to the restaurant with the amazing desserts she chose this really good pizza place in town. I was fully prepared when we walked in, I had reviewed the menu online and decided I was going to order the grilled chicken salad with the lite balsamic vinaigrette. Good choice, right? Then the next thing I knew, wine was being ordered, coupons were being pulled out and eventually this is what our table looked like...

There were only 3 of us...I'm Ashamed!

Oh, but it didn't stop there! Last Thursday was Bub's Valentine's Party at school and I may have indulged in a mini cupcake and chocolate fondue. And then Friday we have a Valentine's cookie decorating playdate at our house where more cupcakes and cookie were consumed. We ended the week eating at our favorite Mexican restaurant. I told you, absolutely no willpower!

On the bright side, I did get to the gym a few times this week and despite all my indulgences, I still managed to loose 1 lb, which I am extremely happy with. I would like to say that this next week is going to be easy peasy with staying on track, but unfortunately that is not the case. We have Birthday parties (3 to be exact) and a Girls Night Out with one of my besties. So that just means I have to be super conscience of all my food decisions and get my hiney into the gym more!!

Goals for this week:

- Drink more water

- Increase days at gym

- pack snacks

Weight Loss to Date: -4lbs

McFatty Monday: Baby Steps

2011-02-07T05:07:00.000-08:00

My first official week of Weight Watchers is over and I'm not sure how I feel about it. It was tough having to keep track of EVERYTHING I ate and also having to say no to things because it would throw me over my points for the day. It's funny how 29 points seems like so many points at first and then when each item you put in your mouth is 3-4 points, that large sum is suddenly amazingly small.

I was challenged a lot this week. We ate out for a few meals, which I did my best to find the healthiest options but they still seemed to push me over the top. I also got some pretty stressful news and my first reaction in that situation is to eat. And I did. So I think one day my only food entry was an Orange Scone from Panera, but it was totally worth it. This coming up week is going to be difficult as well. I have a lunch out with a friend and a good-bye dinner with another who is moving away. We're going to our favorite restaurant which has the most amazing desserts and I do not know how I'm going to resist temptation...please send lots of prayers and good healthy thoughts!

One thing I noticed from being on Weight Watchers is that I am hungry all the time! The hubs says this is a good thing because it means my metabolism is increasing, and well I'm glad for that, but that bad thing is that I kind of like to eat when I get hungry. So I'm trying to include more fruits and veggies as snacks between meals to curb those hunger pains. Luckily I enjoy rabbit food and I keep telling myself that these baby carrots and an apple taste so much better than a cookie.

So, I know the question you are all asking yourself is "did she loose any weight?" And I did! Only 2 lbs this week and to be honest I was really discouraged by this number. But the Hubs reminded me that I only started on the 27th and have lost 3lbs. He thinks that if I keep this pace then I should be able to meet my goal within 12 weeks. He also commented that I look like I have been loosing inches and that my stomach has been flattening out...which is nice to hear! I have to keep looking at the big picture and remind myself that I'm not going to loose 10 lbs a week, it's just not realistic. I also have to stop weighing myself everyday because seeing the number fluctuate is even more discouraging.

Here are my goals for the upcoming week:
- Put down the Diet Coke and drink more Water!!!
- Continue going to gym (I was able to make it 3 times last week!)
- Try not to use my overage points
- Don't let my emotions control my eating habits

Weight Loss to Date: 3 lbs

Let's hope next week's post is easier to write and little more encouraging! I know I can do this but I still feel like I'm taking it in baby steps...although at least I'm still moving forward! How did you do? Was this week easier for you?

I miss me

2011-01-31T18:36:00.000-08:00

You know when you get married and you are so completely head over heals in love that you do everything you can to learn all about that person. Their likes and dislikes. You spend countless hours watching boxing or UFC or some other sport just because you know it makes them happy. But because it's just the two of you, you can still find some time for you, for your passions. And then, after a few years, you create these amazing beings and you are once again so completely in love that they totally consume every ounce of you. Your life is suddenly filled with play dates, school, t-ball and Yo Gabba, Gabba that you completely forget who you are.

That's where I am right now.

Now, don't get me wrong, I LOVE who I am. I am proud and honored to be a Mother and Wife and there is no other title that I would rather carry. But at the same time, I can't help but feel like a part of me is missing. A part of me that I thought I left with my childhood and didn't even realize I missed as much as I do.

I came to this realization last week while at the gym. I was in the middle of working out and all of the sudden "What you Own" from the musical Rent came on my MP3 player and I smiled, a true genuine smile that I had not seen in a while. I stopped right there in the middle of the gym and let the song finish out, enjoying the beautiful harmonies and reminiscing in the first time I saw this amazing musical. See, growing up, my life was consumed with Musical Theater. I performed in at least 3 musicals a year, my weekends were spent traveling to LA to see the latest musical, front row (Thank You student rush tickets!) and in high school every day was filled with Show Choir. Oh yes, just like Glee! We sported the sequined dresses, learned the choreography and competed and won in several competitions. It was (is) my passion!

What happened? To be honest, I don't know. Maybe in my move to FL I wanted to create a new me or maybe it just consumed my life for so long. But what I do know is that in the 11yrs I have lived in FL I have seen 4 musicals. 4!! And 2 of them, I had to fly to New York to see. I guess it also doesn't help that I married someone who hates music. Seriously, who hates music?!

So, this year I'm channeling the old Krista. I'm going to listen to my favorite musicals daily and see more performances, I may even drag the hubs to one every once in a while...he owes me! Lord knows I've seen enough bodybuilding competitions to last a lifetime! I'm going to sing more...and not just in the shower! I may even audition for the local theater, who knows? It seems like such simple things to do to bring a little bit of me back, but I think it's going to make a world a difference.

Sometimes it's so easy to get caught up in life that you forget about yourself. Do you feel like you've given up a piece of you? What can you do to bring it back into your life?

McFatty Monday & Weight Watchers

2011-01-31T05:08:00.000-08:00

I joined Weight Watchers Online last week. Instead of constantly complaining about how huge I was, I needed to kick myself in the hiney and do something about it. I mean seriously, it's been over a year since I had Bugs, I really can't blame that extra 30lbs on baby weight anymore. With my new weight loss journey, I also decided to jump on the McFatty Monday train to help keep me accountable. McFatty Monday was started by Blair (not her real name) at Heir to the Blair. If you haven't visited her blog, you must!! She is super cool and one of my favorite bloggers out there and I totes want be her best friend (in a totally non-stalkerish kind of way, obviously!)

Anyways, since this is my first McFatty post, I feel like I should tell you a little bit about myself and my goals, so here we go...

Hi! My name Krista and I'm Fat!

**in unison** Hi, Krista!!

I'm not fat like I break chairs when I sit, but in a thighs rubbing, jiggly arms, squishy belly sort of way.

I've struggled with my weight my entire life. The numbers have yo-yo'd as low as 130 and as high as, well, where I am now. * I'm not really ready to disclose that figure yet, because I'm kind of embarrassed by it and um, this is the internet* It seems the older I get the harder it is to loose the weight and having 2 c-sections is definitely not helping. I'm actually fairly active, I visit my local gym quite frequently and with my husband being an ex-personal trainer and health-food addict, we don't really have any "bad" food in our house. But as the months go by and the scale doesn't move, I decided what I'm doing on my own is not working and I need to enlist some help. My husband offered his services first, but I politely declined, because I kind of would like to stay married. So, I turned to Weight Watchers. I've heard so many success stories (one being my mom who lost 30lbs!) and I like that fact that I can still eat normal food. I mean let's get real, I love food...it's what got me into this situation in the first place!!

With Weight Watchers and the new points plus program I am allowed 29 daily points and 45 extra points a week. I've done pretty well staying within my daily points and not really using the extra. I even had my favorite "aunt" visiting this week and was able to indulge in a few of their yummy desserts to curb that chocolate craving.

Here is an example of my daily menu:

Breakfast:
Protein Shake with berries (made with Isopure Protein, water, frozen blueberries) 1pt
Coffee with creamer and splenda 1pt

Snack: varies depending on my mood-here are some of my options
Protein Shake 1pts
carrots 0pts
hummus 3pts
cheesestick 2pts

Lunch:
Lean Cuisine or Smart Ones meal 4-6pts

Dinner:
I generally just take a small portion of what I made the family. I have also been trying out some new Weight Watchers recipes. This usually runs 7-10pts

It's not really hard to stay within this "diet", my only problem is that I am hungry all the time! I know this is a good thing because it means my metabolism is working but I also hate to use my points. I'll get into a groove with it all soon, it is only my first week.

I also wanted to let you know what my goals are...

Goals:
- loose 35lbs ( I only put 30 when I signed up with Weight Watchers, but my true personal goal is 35)
- drop 2-3 pant sizes
- gain muscle ( this will be accomplished by visiting the gym and bringing the 30 Day Shred back into my life...Oh Jillian, I really haven't missed you!)
- more energy
- feel better about myself

So there you have it people...Hope you join me on this journey and wish me luck! See you next Monday!

**oh and I should also let you know that I have already dropped 1lb, I know it's not much, but it's a start!!**

Note: Weight Watchers is not compensating me in any way to mention their products or program. I am doing this on my own and paying for it out of my own pocket.

Family Time

2011-01-23T17:44:00.000-08:00

Saturdays have become quite routine in our household. Wake up, make breakfast, sometimes head out for lunch, lounge around the house and then make dinner. Party Animals...I know! But yesterday we decided to switch things up a bit and head out for some family time.

We did start out day out like always with some cinnamon raisin french toast and eggs...yummers! Next we headed to the gym for a little family workout time. The kids played hard in the kid zone, while the hubs and I built up our muscles...or a least for me, tried to get rid of some of that flab! After the gym we loaded up the car and drove to the beach. No, for all you Jersey Shore fans, we weren't trying to get our tan on, it's still quite chilly here in FL. We did decide to do a little seashell hunting though...

Bubs had a great time building sandcastles, playing football and running up and down the shoreline. A certain someone else had a great time too, although I think she was a little cold.

While the boys got their energy out, Mom and Buggy spent our time watching the birds and doggies...she kept saying "see puppy". Cutest thing Ever!!

(Side note: How much do you love the sunglasses?

58 cents at Old Navy...I love a bargain!!)

We finally decided that we were all freezing and thought it would be a good time to head to dinner. Just up the road from the beach is a cute little restaurant called TacoLu. A friend of mine introduced me to this little gem last week and I brought some home for the hubs and it was all we could think about all week! They are known for their variety of taco's...it's simple, fresh and delish!! Seriously, if you are ever in N FL, you should check it out!

Since we weren't ready to end out Family Day, we decided to head to the frozen Yogurt place across the street. This place was awesome! They had a bunch of fun games including Super Mario Bros on old school Nintendo, put put, and bunch of old board games. They also had a list of things that you could do to get a discount on your order. Well, like I mentioned earlier, I love a bargain, so I narrowed it down to flying around the restaurant making an airplane noise for 20 seconds or getting a stamp on my forehead.

Here is what I chose...

Oh, the things I do for a discount!

It was an amazing day and something we decided we'll be doing more often!!

P.S- Today is my 1 yr Anniversary of Blogging!! Woot, Woot! Happy Anniversary to me!!

(Disclaimer: I was not compensated by TacoLu for my opinion. I just love their food and thought I would share.)

4 Years

2011-01-07T19:50:00.000-08:00

4 years ago today my life was forever changed

4 years ago today I gave birth to this amazing little boy

He is a wild and crazy ball of energy

He keeps me on my toes daily

And I wouldn't change it for anything

He looks exactly like his Daddy

But he will forever hold his Mama's heart

Happy Birthday Sweet Bubs!!

Love you to the Moon & Back!

Christmas Cards and Cookies

2010-12-21T07:24:00.000-08:00

Thanks so much for all the sweet comments on my last post! I definitely feel encouraged and things are definitely starting to look up...I'm still on the job hunt though, so please keep that in your prayers.

So I can't believe Christmas is this Saturday!! Where has the time gone?? ~~All~~ Most of my Christmas cards are in the mail and so I thought I'd share a little sneak peek with you. Our cards were created by Your Memories Captured...

(Had to add "Happy New Year" because I'm not sure if they will be out on time...oops!)

I have been in the mood lately for sweets, it's bad, I know! But luckily I have been able to share them with friends and I keep getting asked for the recipe, so I thought I would put them up on the blog.

My first go to treat is Red Velvet Cake Balls. I wish I could take credit for this amazing recipe but of course these amazing balls of yummy goodness were introduced to us by the incredibly talented Bakerella. If you haven't visited her site, you must go now!! She is amaze-balls!!

(pun intended)

Red Velvet Cake Balls

Recipe Courtesy of Bakerella.com

Red Velvet Cake Balls
1 box red velvet cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)
1 can cream cheese frosting (16 oz.)
1 package chocolate bark (regular or white chocolate)
wax paper

1. After cake is cooked and cooled completely, crumble into large bowl.
2. Mix thoroughly with 1 can cream cheese frosting. (It may be easier to use fingers to mix together, but be warned it will get messy.)
3. Roll mixture into quarter size balls and lay on cookie sheet. (Should make 45-50. You can get even more if you use a mini ice cream scooper, but I like to hand roll them.)
4. Chill for several hours. (You can speed this up by putting in the freezer.)
5. Melt chocolate in microwave per directions on package.
6. Roll balls in chocolate and lay on wax paper until firm. (Use a spoon to dip and roll in chocolate and then tap off extra.)

(Side Note- I like using Chocolate Chips instead of bark. It seemed to melt better)

The other sweet treat I have been making is Hot Chocolate Cookies. OMG!! These are delish!! I mean 3 different chocolate chips in one cookie...yes, please!! I found these on one of my favorite recipe blogs, The Girl Who Ate Everything. This blog was doing a special on the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies and was featuring a new type of Christmas Cookie each day. I seriously want to try each one, they all looked so yummy!! Here is the Link to the Cookie recipe on the blog, I've also listed it below...Enjoy!!

Hot Chocolate Cookies

Recipe Courtesy of The Girl Who Ate Everything and Kristan from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen

INGREDIENTS:

2 sticks Salted Butter- At Room Temperature
1 cup White Granulated Sugar
⅔ cups Packed Light Brown Sugar
2 whole Large Eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ¼ cups All-purpose Flour
4 packages (1 Oz. Packets, NOT Sugar-free) or 1/2 cup Hot Chocolate Mix
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
1 cup Each White, Milk, And Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
Mini marshmallows, for garnish

Heat oven to 350. Cream butter and sugars until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. In a separate bowl, combine flour, hot chocolate mix, salt and baking soda. Add to wet ingredients in 3 to 4 parts, making sure all is incorporated. Fold in chips. Chill the dough for an hour or so.

Use a 1/4 cup as a scoop to scoop dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown. If you are adding mini marshmallows, I pressed them into the cookies about a minute before I was ready to take them out of the oven. Wait until they puff slightly, and remove the tray to a cooling rack. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.

Now, I leave you with our visit to Santa.

I think it was an epic win...no tears and Bubs actually sat on his lap!! How far we've come in a year!!

He is my Provider

2010-12-10T07:29:00.000-08:00

I haven't been around much lately, as you can tell. Things haven't been very good around here and I tend shut down when times get hard. I know that's not the best way to handle a situation but it's how I cope. See Hubs business has been really slow, like no jobs type of slow. It kind of started right after I quit my job (perfect timing, right?) and then just kept trickling off until now, it just stopped. Hubs has been trying like crazy, going out every day looking for jobs but apparently nobody wants to rip their roof off around Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Because of our current financial situation it looks like I may be heading back to work. I struggled with this at first. I was angry and cried a lot! It's just not fair that I only got 6 months with my kids. But after some time I started warm up to the idea, I mean I do miss wearing heels and talking to adults everyday and having someone alone time. So I updated the resume, sent it out to several companies and hoping something turns up.

When the work stopped and I saw our saving acct getting smaller and smaller I started to worry. I'm a worrier by nature, always have been. I let stress overcome me to the point where I get sick. I decided I wasn't going to let that happen this time. I spent a lot of time in prayer and reading God's word and knew my God would provide. Now letting go wasn't the easiest thing for me to do, because I like to be in control but in times like this you have to have Faith! So that's what I'm doing I'm trusting in My God...

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

It hasn't been easy and there are several times when I have taken 2 steps back but then something like this happens...

Last Sunday after church we decided to get our Christmas Tree. We had brought some cash with us, enough to tithe and purchase our tree. After we picked up the tree Bubs started complaining about being hungry. We only had $20 in our pockets and the hubs suggested we go to the a local mexican restaurant. It's good and cheap but I still wasn't sure we would be able to get out of there for $20. We were pretty wise on what we ordered and I just praying we would have enough to leave the poor waiter a tip. While we were eating a few people at the table next to us kept commenting on how cute Bugs was and played peek-a-boo with her. She of course was as charming as could be and had quickly won over a few more admirers. After we ate it was nearing nap time so Hubs suggested he take the kids to the car while I waited for the bill. I sat and sat and our waiter never came over and then the cashier walked up to me and said our bill has been taken care of and then pointed to the group who had played with Bugs earlier. With tears in my eyes, I went over and thanked them and explained how we weren't sure we would be able to afford this lunch and how much we appreciate it. The man simply said Merry Christmas.

As I walked to the car the tear flowed, not because I was sad but because this was God showing me...He would Provide!

Happy 1st Birthday Bugs!

2010-11-12T12:23:00.000-08:00

Dear Buggie-Boo,
Happy 1st Birthday baby girl! We celebrated your big day last weekend, with a huge Ladybug Bash! All of your best friends were there and you were quite the hostess. You made your way around the room smiling and playing with all your guests and even gave out a few hugs good-bye at the end of the day. Daddy and I are amazed at the little lady you are already turning into.

It seems so cliche to say that "it's hard to believe that a year has passed already", but to be honest, it's true! It does seem like just yesterday that the doctor handed me my perfect, freshly-baked baby girl. And yet now, I watch as you teeter around the house, with your adorable pigtails, playing with your big girl toys and showing us your baby, or "ba" as you like to call her. I should be sad at how quickly you are growing up, but really, it just excites me! Being able to stay home with you for most of your 1st year of life, has been my greatest joy. I have been able to witness all your firsts, to kiss your boo-boo's and dry your tears. I have also been blessed to see the growing relationship you have with your "bub-bubs". You love him so much, following him around all day, laughing at all his jokes and you even let him play with some of your toys...although you do let him know who's boss!

Sweet Girl, please know the special place you hold in my heart. God has blessed your daddy and I with such a precious gift and we will cherish you everyday. And as I watch grow bigger and more independent I will cheer on each accomplishment and look forward to the next. But please know, that at the end of the day as I hold you in my arms and kiss your chubby little cheeks, you always will be my BABY GIRL!

Love you Bugs! Happy Birthday!!
Mommy

Wordless Wednesday: Halloween (a little late)

2010-11-10T12:05:00.000-08:00

Ladybug Party! (WARNING: Picture Overload)

2010-11-08T04:04:00.000-08:00

Saturday we celebrated Bug's 1st Birthday!!

It was an amazing day, filled with friends, family, yummy food and tons of fun.

Bugs had a blast being the center of attention, and despite the fact that the party fell right during nap time she was full of smiles and giggles!! She is definitely her mama's girl!

The months spent planning were definitely well worth it.

And I would like to say Thank You to everyone who pitched in to help and those who had to deal with my craziness. The party was a HUGE success and since technically Bug's Birthday is not

until Friday, we will be partying all week long!!

Please enjoy ~~a few~~ ~~some~~ a ton of pictures from our Ladybug Bash!

Invitations courtesy of Dimpleprints & Cupcake toppers from peasandthankyous.

Cakes were made by the amazing Jennifer.

Tutu was purchased from Kennedi's Closet, a local children's boutique.

Ladybug candied apples were made by my wonderful mother-in-law! She will have a website up soon, so be on the lookout!!

Everything else was made by me and my mom.

Blog Fail

2010-10-29T16:59:00.000-07:00

I have been neglecting this blog lately.

Wow, I feel like all my recent posts have started this way.

Oh wait, they have!

I mean, I can't even seem to post a Wordless Wednesday.

What?

Who can't post a picture?

This girl right here!

*points finger to self*

But I did want to let y'all know that I am still around.

I've just been spending my days, nights, weekends up to my eyeballs in red & black getting for

a certain little girls 1st Birthday!

And I promise after the big day to do a MAJOR post complete with a million pictures.

Ok, maybe not a million...but a ton!

So until then we will continue our little blogging hiatus.

Miss ya tons!!

What a Weekend

2010-10-11T05:04:00.000-07:00

We had an amazing weekend, so I just had to share! On Friday night I had girls night out with the bestie from college.

If I haven't told you the story, I'll do a quick recap...we completely lost touch after my wedding and I missed her! So I asked around to see if anybody knew what she was up to...married, kids, still living here? Nobody really knew. So one day I headed out to lunch on my own, much later than I normally go and I decided to eat at a new restaraunt. I walked in and there she was! It was such a God thing. After a few e-mails and texts we decided to grab lunch and now she is back in my life!! We were inseparable during college and I hope we remain that way for years to come!

So, back to the weekend...Friday night we headed out to Urban Flats for dinner and drinks and then saw "You Again". It was a super cute movie, total chick flick!!

Ready for Girls Night Out!!

Saturday was family day!! We started out by heading to the Greek Festival in St. Augustine, which had some amazing food and fun games and rides for the kiddo's. We then headed over to the fort. This was Bubs first time and he thought it was so cool but got a little scared when the cannon's went off. He told me "We need to get out of here! This is berry dan-ger-ous!" After the Fort we headed down St. George Street and then toured my old stomping grounds...Flagler!! Bubs really enjoyed seeing where Mommy went to school.

We decided to end our day at the beach. This was Bug's 2nd time at the beach, but the 1st time she was actually awake to enjoy it. She loved it and squealed with glee every time the waves crashed over her feet.

Sunday we got up and headed to church. It was another amazing service! God is doing some awesome things in our church! Then we spent the rest of the afternoon cleaning out the garage and getting ready for our upcoming garage sale. I also finally finished decorating our house for Fall.

It was an awesome weekend!!

Photo Shoot

2010-10-10T18:45:00.000-07:00

I have been in a blogging rut lately...no seriously, I have all these ideas in my head but just can't seem to type a sentence or even post a picture (which explains why there was not a Wordless Wednesday post last week...sorry!) So now that I'm semi out of my rut, I would like to share some pictures from our family photo shoot last weekend. My friend Brittani is an amzingly talented photographer and she got some great photo's, even though neither of my kids were in a mood to sit still. So here's a few from our day...I would have posted all of them because they are incredible, but I'm just getting back into this, remember? And 73 photo's are a lot to upload...Enjoy!!

Wordless Wednesday: Swings

2010-09-29T04:56:00.000-07:00

Wordless Wednesday: 10 months

2010-09-22T12:45:00.000-07:00

We like to Party

2010-09-20T17:51:00.000-07:00

Have I mentioned how much I love the blogging community and twitter? I have met so many amazing people and also reconnected with some great friends. One in particular is my friend Lindsey from Waking up Williams. We went to college together and then lost touch after I got married, so I was so happy when we found eachother again!! Also turns out that our little girls are 2 months apart! She lived close to us to for a little while but then moved down south because of her husbands job. Sadly we never got our girls together before she left but we were determined for them to meet...and it looked like REW's(her daughter, and those are her initials not real name) 1st birthday party was going to be just the place. Unfortunately, I was late in RSVPing and some other people couldn't make it so Lindsey decided to cancel the party. I felt horrible!! The 1st Birthday party is such an important event in a child's life and no they don't remember it, but a mama does!! So my friend Torie and I sent off a few e-mails to Lindsey's hubs and the plan was in motion to bring the party to Lins and REW!!

The Friday before the party the hubs and I loaded up the kids and drove down to Orlando. We stayed with my mom, who also wanted to join in the festivities. We stayed up Friday night drinking wine and making these adorable cupcakes.

She was throwing an owl party...so of course we had to stick with the theme!

On Saturday morning we packed up the kids and headed over to pick up Torie and Rylie and drove down to Lindsey's house. Her hubs JP met us outside their neighborhood and led us in. As we were unloading all the stuff, Lins walked out with the dogs. It took her a little while to recognize that it was us, I mean it has been 8 years!! But after a few seconds it was hugs all around and party time!! The girls had a great time playing together and hopefully Bubs didn't ruin their house or REW's toy too much :) We are so blessed that we could spend the day celebrating REW's big 1 and thank you to Lindsey and JP for letting us invade your home!! Love you guys!!

Table Talk/Calebisms

2010-09-16T17:46:00.000-07:00

This conversation happened over the past two weeks and usually took place during our dinner time...

Bubs: "Mom, I met a new friend at school, she was wearing a red shirt today. Her is boo-tiful"

Me: (After I corrected the "her") "That's great buddy, what's her name?"

Bubs: "I don't know, you tell me."

The next day at school Bubs pointed out the little girl to me. He has a major crush, he was so shy and acting goofy around her, it was adorable!! Of course I had to tell the little girl's mom and also found out her name.

Me: "Buddy, I found out your new friend's name is Beth*"

Bubs: "Beth...say it with me, Beeettth" (At least he is paying attention to his teacher at school...ha!)

(*Name was changed to protect a beautiful little girl)

The little girl did not show up at all this week. Bubs was so upset! Every day he would look for her car, he would pretend to call her on the phone and even went so far as to ask his teacher where she was...I mean the boy crushin hard! So this happened today after I picked him up.

(Note: I was listening to him say this in the backseat, he wasn't actually talking to me)

Bubs: "Sorry Beth, you weren't at school today so I met a new friend. She is really nice. Sorry Beth."

I couldn't help but chuckle!! He moves on quickly!!

Wordless Wednesday: E-Friends become IRL Friends

2010-09-15T12:44:00.000-07:00

You can find my friends at Life with Rylie and Waking up Williams

Family Time

2010-09-09T13:11:00.000-07:00

Last night we had to take some family pictures at church for the directory, since we were all dressed up we decided to head to dinner and ice cream afterwards. (Or I may have used the ice cream as bribery to get the kids to smile...hey, you gotta do what you gotta do. )

(Hubs was trying a new program on his phone...

that's why this pic looks different from the others)

Bubs had fun playing

I know this photo is a little fuzzy, but I had to post!

They made Bugs a mini cone and as you can see she loved it!

The night was perfection!!