California Dreamin

So Many Things to Discuss

2012-02-07T20:15:00.006-05:00

Who watched the Superbowl? Nick was cheering on the Patriots, I for the Giants. Who doesn't like a little friendly competition in the household. If you didn't know, I won :) Was so happy cause I don't like him:

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Nor do I like his loud mouth, I'm better than you cause I have 10 miles of legs, model of a wife:

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Then what does Gisele Bwhocareshowtosayhername say loud and clear for us all to hear? "My husband cannot f***ing throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time. I can't believe they dropped the ball so many times." Word is Tom and the rest of the Patriots ain't too happy. They live and play by a moto of "We win as a team and lose as a team". No matter what the highest paid model wants to say. But it's Gisele, people. This isn't the 1st thing that's come out of her mouth that makes you wanna feed her a dozen double bacon cheeseburgers and ruin her modeling career. Too harsh? Calling it honest.

This guy:

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Called this angelic voice, "too fat".

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Im sorry, excuse me? Has she ever wanted to be a (starving) model or commented on your ridiculous flamboyant undertaker look? Listen Karl, you may have one of the largest fashion empires, but you don't get to call out random celebrities and judge if they are too anything.

I have been out of running commission for the past week because I have a wicked cold that comes with its own block of phlegm so I want to puke when I even get above a fast paced walk. However, Im feeling a lot better, especially breathing wise, so Im going to hit the trail tomorrow for a "welcome back to running!" 3 mile run. Gotta get ready for the half thats in 4 WEEKS!! EEEEEK!! Gotta step up the game fo' sho!

On that note, Im off to put the T Rex to bed and pour myself a skinny girl 'rita and watch the premiere of REAL HOUSEWIVES OF THE OC!!! Its finally here baby!!!

Pay Attention New Followers

2012-02-04T18:40:00.000-05:00

I was recently tagged by Breanna at Adventures in Mommy land to do a little question ire. And WHO doesn't like talking about themselves? Srrrsly. And since I have caught this plague that's been going around my circle of friends, I need something that's a no brainer. Plus, I thought since I've had a few new followers lately, this would be a good get to know you sorta thing.

1. What kinds of things do you do every single day, without fail?
A couple things: I shower. I am a grumpy fart if I don't get my shower every day - true story. 2. I eat breakfast - gotta fire up that metabolism. 3. Say bedtime prayers with TMoney

2. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Oh gosh, the list is endless: An actress, a singer, a vet, a dentist, actress, a singer, famous, actress...Seriously wanted to be an actress super bad. Had dreams of making it big on SNL

3. Aside from immediate family, who would you like to be stranded on a desert island with?
OOO this is tough, but I'm gonna have to take one for the team and either say Jason Statham or Christian Bale. Both seem like they could be handy

4. Who would play you in a movie?
Either Kate Hudson or Reese Witherspoon

5. What are your top 3 favourite television shows?
So hard to pick just 3 of my trashtastic shows. Most def Real Housewives (OC and New Jersey), Alcatraz and Teen Mom (classy, right?)

6. What is your most favorite meal?
Anything carb/cheesy and hot. Stuff I honestly rarely have. Gotta keep my bod in check ;)

7. Do you have an annoying/bad habit?
Probably itching my throat. Drives Nick and my other family nuts. It sounds like a pig snorting, you know what I mean? Am I the only one who does this?

8. What 3 destinations do you dream of visiting one day?
So many: London (Again), but I want to go all over England. Would like to go to Paris to see what the hype is about, and Greece

9. What is the number one thing you need when you are sick {minus meds}?
Naps, a comfy place to crash with lotsa fluffy blankets and my DVR'd shows

10. What do you need to do more of?
Same thing most Americans need.. more money would be nice. But like my good friend Biggy Smalls used to say - Mo Money, Mo Problems...word

11. What would you do if you won the lottery?
Assuming it was the total jackpot of all lotteries and not just a measly 10 bucks? Pay off our house, finish the basement and spare no expense, remodel some other rooms of the house, buy Nick a truck, pay off our credit card, pay off my parents house (if it isn't already), buy my sister a nice big house, stash some money away for Troy's college fund, invest and then take the whole fam on a vacation :)

Oh no she didn't

2012-01-27T09:37:00.004-05:00

I was tagged by the gorgeous Amber over at Bugs, Babies, and Wedded Bliss to do a little get to know ya segment. I personally love these sorta blog posts. They can be really fun and you don't gotta think too hard :) It's Friday...who has any energy left to thing?

1. Mac or PC?
MAC all the way. I mean, my husband works for Apple, so it'd sorta be blasphemy if I didn't use a Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, etc, right? When I made the switch I was uber nervous, but from here on out that's all we'll ever own. So much better you guys. NEVER gets viruses and user friendly. Just sayin... Oh and it has photo booth so you can take ridiculous pics of yourself while your little one naps. Don't believe me?

2. What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
Hmmmm.... well the things I classify as "crazy" aren't that original. I've jumped of bridges (into rivers!) that were illegal to jump off of to impress a boy, I've ditched class many times, etc. BUT I guess something crazy is I got married on a whim. I used to go to Camp Pendleton when Nick was in the Marines, every weekend. So the weekend of Valentines Day 2005, Nick got off work early and was like "Wanna go get married?" YES I DO!!! So off we went to the county clerk's office and made it official. The drive home I just casually called my mom to tell her I got married.

3. Favorite housewife?
Oh my gosh, I'd sooner pick a favorite drink! Hmmm... I have so many from different seasons:
Kim from RHOA, Lisa from RHOBH, Bethanny (when she was on) from RHONY, Tamara from RHOOC, Caroline from RHONJ

4. What celebrity do you/other people think you look like?
Oh wow, hmmm..I've gotten a couple in my day. Some people say I've looked like Brooke Hogan, which is basically saying I look like a man. Thanks people! I've heard Ashley Tisdale (pre nose job)

5. Wine, beer or mixed drink?
Depends on what Im doing. I'd say overall its wine most def. But I have been known to have some SkinnyGirl Margarita in my wine glass

6. What is your dream date?
It's never happened, but I'd love to just on a whim Nick be like "Wanna go to London tonight?" and then we pack and head to the airport. On a more realistic level? I love dinner at a beautiful restaurant with a gorgeous view and then maybe spend the rest of the night walking/people watching in a downtown city. Maybe San Fran?

7. What has been your favorite trip you have taken?
Hands down London. My mom took me when I was a Senior in HS. Im the most obsessed person you'll ever meet with England in general. It all started with the Spice Girls - I loved them, their outfits, their accents and Baby Spice was my favorite. My gma was born in Blackburn, England and since I had "roots" there, I knew I could rightfully be obsessed. Seriously, the historic ancient buildings that kings and queens we only read about in history books, touched and walked in those buildings. Tower of London? Most amazing place if you like history. After reading all those Phillipa Gregory books on King Henry and Anne Boleyn, I love that I got to see where she was kept. Oh and where she got her head chopped off :)

8. How old were you when you got your first kiss?
Kindergarten. Seriously - used to kiss boys all the time. But if we are talking french/make out kiss? Junior High on the bus playing Truth or Dare.

9. Have you ever danced on a bar/table?
Are we talking about in public or in the privacy of our own homes?

10. What is your favorite movie of all time?
Ah! So many I can't just pick one. Along the lines of: Bridget Jones, Love Actually, First Wives Club, or The Holiday

11. Most embarrassing moment?
Eating pavement in front of Seniors in HS on the first day of Freshman year.

Stop the Clock

2012-01-26T21:10:00.004-05:00

Whew, seriously time is crazy people. It's flying higher than Kim Richards.
Seriously y'all...tell me her and that creeper boyfriend of hers aren't like High School stoners with the shizz that comes outta their mouths.

Anyways, okay so first up. T Max turned 1 on Tuesday. Time has flown, but hasn't, know what I mean other mommy friends? Those long nights/day draaaaagged, but now looking back it really did fly. As a matter of fact, there are STILL days that drag when the cutest 1 year old on the planet throws tantrums.

Some little someone's cake

His present from gma and gpa

I do the same thing when I eat cake

So you guys remember my fabulous friend who takes amazing photographs? Well, she is wanting to build up her portfolio and she's has never done a Boudior type photo shoot. Well guess who's always wanted to do a sexy (yet elegant and classy) boudoir shoot? THIS BLOGGER RIGHT HERE!! I've never been the model type, but hey, I can't turn it down :) So you can best believe I will not be missing one single day in the gym. Any tips from you guys on those last minute "Get rid of bloat/5lbs" trick? Im thinking lotsa protein shakes the week before and cutting carbs after noon.

361 days in our lives

2012-01-20T11:19:00.003-05:00

Oh my word, the 1 year mark is 4 days away. Im someone who thinks about the past a lot. Not like dwells on things, but I think its fun to remember huge things that happened to me. Such as when the Mr. and I started emailing when he was stationed in Japan and all the sweet things he'd say, you know, the "courting phase". The phase you should suck everything in, cause once they put a ring on it, say bye bye to those love notes. HA! Totally kidding, girls. My man still woo's me (by saying things like "Your so sexy. Know what would be even sexier? If you got me a beer!" - semi true story).

I think about where I was 1 year ago today. 4 ways away from my life changing forever. I remember being soooo over the waiting game. Every morning Nick would head to work, I'd grab a large beverage, get my comfy blankets, grab the laptop and watch all my favorite shows on the couch. Just waiting for my future Gladiator, Troy Maximus to make his debut. I think back and would love to tell that Karli to enjoy every uninterrupted moment of Real Housewives while you can, cause soon the TV will be taken over with Baby Einstein, Yo Gabba Gabba and Veggie Tales.

T Money's birfday party is tomorrow, and even tho it's super small, I am stressed about getting everything done. I think this just goes with the territory of throwing a party. Truth be told, I don't love being the hostess with the mostest. I have to really deep clean. Like get on my hands and knees and clean every baseboard, every piece of furniture, wash every removable rug, scrub every single thing. Heck, I might even give Daisy Mae a bath because I don't want people to think I my stinky dog is the norm up in this joint.

I decided to go with the sports theme for his birthday. So I got a few Sporty type banners and decorations. We shall see how I decide to throw it all together. Say a prayer for me cause I suck at icing cakes, I always seem to peel up cake when I do it, and I gotta ice Troy his little football cake to eat. Not like he's gonna care about the icing job, but still.

And while we are on the topic of sports - did you guys hear about my man Tim Tebow's injuries from last weekends game? Homeboy TORE RIB CARTILAGE AND BRUISED HIS LUNG, and had fluid build up in his chest. AND he still played the 2nd half. Hardcore, no?

You either do or you don't...

2012-01-11T08:00:00.001-05:00

...there is no in between with half marathon training. I want to be fully prepared in what I am about to do on March 11th, so there is no way in Hell I am skipping any runs that are on my schedule. As y'all know, I am weeks deep into Jamie Eason's LiveFit 12 week program, and there are so many days I either want to pick one or the other: the run or the weights. Both are hard in their own ways. Lifting is hard because well, those weights get heavy, duh! Running, I hit the mental block of not stopping, keep running, your feet may be on fire from how hot your body is right now, but that is okay. Not gonna kill you, only make you stronger, right? "Unless you puke, faint or die, keep going", "Sweat is fat crying". Not gonna lie to ya, I tell myself all of these when that mental road block pops up. It seems to pop up about mile 3.75/4. That's right, that is NOT a typo. The max on my schedule I've run thus far is 5 miles. Tomorrow, is another 5 miler and lifting via Jamie's plan. Oh and Thursday? I get to run 6 (SIX!!!!!) miles. Last time I checked, that was .1 miles shy of a 10K. Because I'm sick in the head and just wanna say I did it, I will run that extra .1 miles to make it an even 10K. Last time I ran a 10K on a treadmill? OOOOOOOOO somewhere between "check out my banging body with zero stretch marks on my tummy since I don't have a baby" and "training for my first 10K" about 1 year ago. (*Side note: could have gotten it much worse, I only have 8.25 squiggly lines on the tummy and yes I will flaunt them in the bikini this Summer...with my 6 pack, BOO YA!*)

So far, I'm pretty proud of my determination. I haven't missed a day on my training schedule with either LiveFit or half marathon training. And let me tell you another thing that doesn't help the mental block when I'm running - the heat! My gym is small, its near my house (aka, the country *insert banjo here*), it's cheap and affordable, has all the right equipment I need, and the thermostat is constantly set to 71 degrees. YES! SEVENTY ONE DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. Add the other sweaty bodies running,stepping,gliding it up in the cardio room, and you've got one very sweaty floor to clean up (Yuck! I'll stick with wiping mandarin oranges off my sons butt, thanks very much). Not only is it obviously hot in there, but I'm a sweater anyways. Luckily there is 1 giant floor fan that I seem to get lucky with every time and I grab it and plug it in near the treadmill I plan to slave away on. I should ask them to turn the thermostat down, but 71 is such a random number, I know they do it for money saving purposes. When my schedule gets to me having to run 8 and up miles, I'm going to have to take it outside - mama can't die of heat stroke in January. Oh and I've tried to turn it down to a more respectable gym temperature, but they've got that shizz locked. Smart people, no? Im sure that's part of their joy when they come to work - "lets see who drops of heat stroke first".

On that note..I'm off to run & lift :)

Playoffs?!

2012-01-05T09:40:00.002-05:00

And we're back. Tons of pics for Denver, but thats not what Im gonna talk about at the moment, so be on the lookout for picture overload soon.

Today it's time to get back at it. The GYM!!! seriously, I cannot friggin wait. I didn't bring my workout gear to Denver, but I wish I had cause the water was perfect for a nice run, but it is what it is. Half marathon training is in full force since I won't have any interruptions from here until then with vacations. Today I go back to the gym with 3 miles and a lifting routine (courtesy of Jamie Eason's Livefit program) on the schedule. Pretty easy peasy, but Im sure I'll be crawling back to the car. I haven't worked out in like 10 days! I also may or may not have drank a few mimosas in Denver and devoured FAMOUS diner food (pics to come, you just wait). So bottom line? Momma needs to get back to the gym and back on my normal eating and cut this bloat.

What about y'all? I know some of you made those infamous NY Resolutions to drop some el bees, hows the progress? Jillian Michaels once said its an every day commitment. Something you work at every day. Can I get an Amen?

And what kinda deal did Jessica Alba make with the devil that she scored this body 4 months after her SECOND child?!?!

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Even Jessica Simpson wants her post baby body. Only in Hollywood. I am pulling for JS to get back into her once Daisy Duke self. She may not say the brightest things, but I am probably the only one who actually likes things she wears and have sorta copied her wedges with jeans and a huge bag look for a few years now - woman knows how to put an outfit together.

2012 Goals

2011-12-29T18:54:00.008-05:00

Well everyone is doing it, so I might as well too ... the New Years Resolution. I can honestly say I don't think I've ever made one and stuck to it. I think there was 1 year I said "I'm going to run a 10K" and did it and that's about it.

This year I hope to better at...

My working out.

So 2011 I had Troy, and there is a "New Mom learning curve", so I wasn't super good with my workouts until about October/November time frame. In November I signed up for the gym, so I got my weight lifting back (SO IMPORTANT FOR MOI!), and thankfully my mom is so flexible with watching Troy, so there is no excuse. This past month I've been really super good about working out, so I'd like to continue on what I've been doing. I'm really seeing things tighten back up, BOO YA! So 4 times a week. Shouldn't be hard to do since Nick's schedule is about to change so he has 3 days off a week now. Total side note - I will bust my ass all year to get my body just how I want it, only to probably get pregnant at the end of 2012/beginning of 2013, figures :)

Thank you/Thinking of you cards

Seriously, who doesn't like getting a piece of mail with their name on it that isn't a bill or "junk"? There is something so nice and refreshing this day and age to get a hand written card just because. No birthday or holiday in site, just "Hey, hope life is treating you well" or "Hey, lets grab drinks?" I want to be better about this.

Explore the world with him..

I'm really looking forward to this year with Troy. He is a full blown walker right now and its fun to take him outside and watch him explore this HUGE world. When he was itty bitty, it was a little tougher meeting up with the other moms at places since all their kids could actually participate in certain activities that day. This year, the little man will be able to :)

Grow more in my relationship with Him...

Run a half marathon

Yeah I said it. Already signed up for it in March. Ready or not, here I come pavement....and massage therapist

Go back here...

The Christmas Goodies

2011-12-29T10:04:00.004-05:00

Ready for it? Here is the run down of the loot, people. Lets just say Santa knew I was a good girl this year - I was very lucky

This necklace is SO much prettier in person. Love love!

Same with this one, absoultey gorgeous. Now just need the hubbinator to take me out

I got this top in like a tan color. Its so pretty and delicate - like me ;-)

Another thing that the picture doesn't do justice. So beautiful and already hanging up in my hallway

Perfect for 2 things - extra seating and it has a hiding compartment for Troy's toys.

I've ran 3 times in these already and they are SOOO light. They remind me of running in water shoes

LOVE LOVE!!

Cannot wait to rock these in the Spring/Summer. Hot pink, 'nuff said

I've been wanting a pair of tan UGGS (these are better tho - their Bearpaw brand) and will be sporting them in Denver so my tootsies keep warm

And of course I got them in black too...

Sometimes and Always

2011-12-27T10:11:00.002-05:00

Sometimes: I put up Christmas decorations up BEFORE Thanksgiving because I love Christmas that much and all the hoopla and excitement that goes with it.

Always: I take it all down the day after Christmas because I'm over the clutter and ready to start fresh

Sometimes: I talk a big game about how I'm going to order a huge chili cheese burger with extra chili and a side of chili cheese fries with sour cream because it sounds oh so good.

Always: I think about how fat my ass will get and every bit of cellulite will accumulate almost instantly if I dare to stray from my grilled chicken salads

Sometimes: I get crazy and think how I'd love to be pregnant again and have a itty bitty newborn

Always: Troy smacks me (literally) back into reality and the thought of getting my tubes tied becomes more and more attractive

Sometimes: If I haven't made it to the gym, I'll make a plan to workout with Jillian and the 30 day Shred so I get some sort of exercise in.

Always: After I put Troy to bed, the only weights I'll be curling is the remote or a glass of wine...sometimes both

ITS ALMOST HERE!

2011-12-23T10:54:00.005-05:00

Merry Christmas in advance lovely readers! I am going to be signing off for a day or two depending on how crazy things get with Christmas and Denver coming up. My MIL sent me a picture of the swing set they have in their backyard for Troy

YOWZA!

I'm really hoping and praying just no snow on game day (Jan 1) and we will be able to fly out and in. I normally wouldn't mind, but I really don't want to have to entertain a 11 month old in an airport for any longer than I have to. Plus, I want to see these big anacondas without a long under armor shirt over them

Why yes, those would be my stalker/paparazzi pictures from a game last year with Tim Tebow has my prey haha! Every time we go to a game, I'm always determined to get a players attention and it has happened at all of them (except last year with my big ol preggo belly - discrimination I tell you!). My first game I ever went to was a Oakland Raiders game (back when I was on the dark side and liked them) and I got Randy Moss to look at me and smile! So, even if its a blizzard, I will get SOMEONES attention - preferably Tim Tebows, but lets be real, EVERYONE tries to get his attention I'm sure. I just simply want a high five or a "Hey Karli! You made it, good to see you"

Hope you all have an amazingly great Christmas and New Years Eve

WAAAAAH (Said in my Snookie voice)

2011-12-20T11:56:00.005-05:00

I wanna go to a Christmas party. Like a "put on your cute little dress, with sexy heels" kinda party. Since I am a stay at work mom, I don't have an "office" to go throughout the year and then later attend a office Christmas party. Nickmeister does however, work for one of the richest companies in the WORLD - hint, it's a fruit. So why oh WHY has there not been a Christmas party planned and prepped for his department? Im reading all your blogs drooling over your adorable and fabulously put together outfits and throwing myself a pity party!

I got these phenomenal Chinese Laundry peep toe heels the other week at Marshalls - mama loves herself a bargain.

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For how much you ask? $15.00. Normally on sale for $39. So you see, I NEED to wear these somewhere. And lots not forget these babies I got for my birthday

They would go perfect with this dress I wore NYE circa 2007/2008 from Arden B

So ya see - I MUST go to a Christmas party. Tata for now ladies!

Wow - Who Knew?

2011-12-17T13:14:00.004-05:00

Who knew that planning someones 1st birthday would be so overwhelming. My criteria - I want it small, intimate, boyish,and cheap. Too much to ask? I don't think so! I've been all over Pinterest this morning getting ideas. Part of me really wants to go with a fun sports theme (hello, we ARE a total football family), but then I saw these other really cute ideas.

One of my girlfriends babies birthday is in January as well and her theme for her daughters bday was "Winter ONEderland". I believe Ashley over at Stealing Baby Kisses had the same thing for her little man. So for that sort of theme I thought I could have a hot chocolate bar with different toppings, some cute wintery goody bags for the very few kids coming and little appetizers (think meatballs in a crock pot, crescent pizza rolls, veggie tray, chips and dip sorta deal). Then I thought how fun it'd be to have cupcakes instead of cake and then I could make Troy a giant special cupcake.

With a sports party I could decorate sporty (obviously), and then do sport food - chips and dip, crescent pizza rolls, nachos, maybe hot dogs with a condiment bar and then I could do football type cupcakes and baseball sort of cupcakes.

Other idea?

I still can't believe little dude is gonna be 1 in 2 short months! On Christmas Eve he will be 11 months old and we have gotten the okay from the doc to start introducing him to cows milk. My debit card will be much happier not buying formula as much. I just bought a big can of formula at Tar-jay and I am hoping it'll be the last one we have to buy *fingers crossed*

Say "Hello"...

2011-12-15T12:30:00.008-05:00

...to MY gorgeous family. Not that Im biased :) A couple weeks ago, we got our professional fancy shmancy pictures done and here are a few of my favorites as well as the one we chose for our Christmas 2011 card.

My little Silly

Look at that face!

This is his "Im over it" face

Love

His face is priceless

Hold the Phone!

2011-12-14T10:12:00.005-05:00

Wow wow wow. Pump the brakes Miss Vonn!

I woke up and read on Us Weekly's site that former Olympic skier, Lindsay Vonn is shooting down rumors that she and MY would be if I weren't madly in love- and- married- with a baby husband, are an item. She watched last Sundays game in his families personal box at the Broncos stadium - so jealous girl! I will be keeping my eye on you, woman!
Is it just me or does she look a lot like this hot mess?

Glitz Blog Swap!

2011-12-12T10:33:00.005-05:00

I had the pleasure of being partnered up with Cathy from Admire the Clouds. SO glad we were paired cause I hadn't' discovered her blog before and once we were linked and I explored around, I love her!

So check out my Glitzy swag I got from Miss Cathy who resides in a country above us - OH Canada!

I feel like a total cheap ass cause in no way did I make her packaging THIS cute! Sorry Cathy, hopefully the goodies make up for it :)

Girl hooked me up with a beautiful gold/black/diamondy necklace (LOVE! Already worn twice), some glittery Sally Hansen polish (already wearing it!), a glittery pen,and a smoky eye palette. Plan to play around with this on Saturday night when the man of the house is away hunting and I've had a glass or two of wine.

I made out so well, thanks Raven and Lindsay for hooking Cathy and I up with each other. Really hoping she gets my package soon. Can't wait to hear how she likes her loot!

Someone is unsure about Mr. Clause

2011-12-11T16:37:00.002-05:00

Seriously, he freaked out. I thought "Not my child, he doesn't mind getting passed around to strangers". Yup, as you can see his face and eyes are red and glossy. These were the only good picture we got out of the 50 times we snapped the camera. Tell me that Santa doesn't look like the legit guy?

PS. 13 days until Christmas is here. Are YOU ready?! I still have some shopping to do here and there, but nothing too stressful.

Oh Angelina

2011-12-08T17:56:00.004-05:00

No, not Angelina Ballerina - she is not a husband stealer with big lips.

THIS Angelina is.

I was browsing the educational side of the internet and came across this article. Basically talking about how Angelina goes on starvation diets due to the fact that when she visits countries where children can't eat, why should she be able to? How do you feel about this? Don't get me wrong, if I ever get the opportunity visit less fortunate countries such as Ethiopia where kids don't eat for weeks, I won't be chowing down on my flown in Carls Jr, but I wouldn't purposely starve myself. t mean, I get the concept of it and I think on some level it's great that she tries to be on their level of poverty and relate better, but I don't like her as it is, so I'm calling her crazy. It does make me sad to think babies in so many countries go hungry. Makes me want to pump and donate.

In other news...

KFed supposedly collapsed in Australia desert on their version of "Celebrity Fit Club". Really don't' feel sorry for him, he is another adulterer who actually left his PREGNANT wifey for Ms. Britney Jean Spears. And really, that is what your famous for Mr. "Why does everyone only see me as Britney Spears ex husband?".

Uh, how about cause you are and always will be.

Half Marathon Paid For

2011-12-07T06:15:00.001-05:00

Yeah so Ive hopped on the crazy wagon for half marathons. Remember how I told you guys how I was all gung ho, totally gonna sign up for it? Well December 1st was when registration opened and I just now signed up for it. Are you guys clucking like chickens at your monitors? Seriously y'all, you would be justified in doing so. I was procrastinating and so scared. I had written my name, put my Visa number in the proper box on the online form, etc. But hadn't hit submit. So for the next 10 weeks, I will be training for the half. Oh and you can bet your bottom dollar I'll be sticking one of these bad boys on my car window the day after I finish

To couple my runs, I have dived head first into Jamie Eason's 12 week Live Fit plan which you can find at bodybuilding.com. I follow Jamie on Facebook (stalk would be a better word), and she is always posting motivating pictures, recipes, and basically anything that will make you want to peel yourself off the couch and box of Dunken's sitting next to you.

I know some of you girls have ran half's and I thought you'd be the best to ask - what training schedule did you like? This is the one I found that Im pretty sure I'll be doing. Its pretty easy in the first few weeks as I already am running 4-5 miles 3 or 4 times a week.

Here goes nothing!

OH..MY...WORD

2011-12-06T15:45:00.002-05:00

Seriously peeps, it's been forever!!! My Internet is BACK * Insert angelic choir here*

I hate to leave this short and sweet, but I REALLY want to catch up on whats going on in YOUR lives before I start blogging about mine (aren't I selfless?) So I PROMISE FROM THE BOTTOM of my heart, there will be a new and exciting post in the next 24 hours or so.

Welcome to Country Living

2011-12-01T11:54:00.002-05:00

I'm blogging from my parents house, but wanted to check in with you all and promise you I haven't disappeared from the Earth. Our Internet has been out for about 3 weeks at the house. Long story that is way too confusing to type out, so just hang with me, I'll be back online regularly ASAP!

A Parents Biggest Fear

2011-11-14T19:04:00.004-05:00

Seriously. Last night, Troy woke up from his afternoon nap, GASPING for air. He couldn't stop crying, sounded super "froggy" and was drooling uncontrollably and he couldn't open his eyes fully. Oh and he was sweaty and very hot to the touch. So Nick and I strapped him in the carseat, and away to the ER we went. After tests, an epinephrin breathing treatment, a chest x-ray and a fever reducer, my little dude has croup. Seriously, I LOVE this time of year. Ask anyone, Fall and Winter? MY seasons. Christmas? Fuh-get about it. Absolutely love Christmas. In fact, I will be decorating this week, but thats a different post for a different day. But the sickness that the cold weather brings, I hate! I never really minded getting sick until having a baby or being pregnant. I mean, I don't like getting sick, but I wasn't canceling dinner dates just cause someones kid had the flu & I didn't want to come in contact. I do look at this as building his immune system. I always have had that train of thought, that it's beneficial to a certain degree for kids to be exposed to germs. Wanna chew on mommies running sneakers? Go for it kid! Suck on that binki that was just on the floor of Walmart? why not! * Not that my kid does this........* BUT when Troy can't breathe properly? Not cool. You sorta need to breathe to survive. I was praying to God my hardest I've ever prayed in that backseat while my other half was going Nascar on the highway. All I could think was "what am I going to do if he stops breathing?" Telling you girls - SCARY.

Troy is doing a lot better, thanks for asking. Today we followed up with his normal pediatrician and he confirmed it's croup and his lungs sound perfect. His throat is a little raw, but that's to be expected with all the nasty barking coughs. Today he's been sleeping, coughing, eating solids here and there but mostly bottles, and sleeping some more. Don't know what croup is? You can read all about it here. From what the ER doctor said, he was the 3rd kid that came in that DAY, that had croup. When I came home and hopped on Facebook to update the world what I was just living the past 3.5 hours of my life, I saw that 2 other moms Im friends posted that their kids have croup (none were around Troy the past week). So weird I tell you.

The smiley boy POST hospital visit. Before the hospital, I could not get a smile out of this child which is weird.

So what does a woman/mom do to relieve all this stress from a sick child? A (or maybe it was 2) Corona and lime, of course! And run.

Stress does a body good

Whats been happening

2011-11-12T18:20:00.004-05:00

Its been a minute since we've last chatted. So I thought I'd bullet point my current happenings

* I have a feeling there is going to be a show on TLC "Intervention: I'm addicted to Pinterest". Seriously, I.need.help.

I could go on and on...

* I have been in uber creative mode with Christmas coming up, so I picked up a few supplies for certain DIY projects. Such as Stephanie's and other Pinterest DIY ideas <---- told you I was addicted

* I have a sticky cold that I just can't shake. And the kicker is its all in my lungs. Fabulous. This makes running harder. It makes it very unappealing to run my heart out when I gargle on my lung junk

* My little man is sick too. Poo! I've been super paranoid and watching him like a hawk since he's still susceptible to RSV. My poor love bug.

* Daddy Warbucks has some vacation days coming up. This makes me smile because he has been working OT like you wouldn't believe. Im living the single mommy life Tues-Saturday 5am-8pm. But my man is off working hard and building our nest egg back up, so Im grabbing a straw and sucking it up.

Workin on my Fitness, He's my Witness

2011-11-07T22:13:00.004-05:00

Hey hey ladies! So lets discuss fitness, shall we? I'm really not having an issue with the working out. On average, I'm running about 3.5 miles 3 times a week. I shred before bedtime, etc. But food...FOOOOOOD is what my downfall is. It starts off great in the morning, later in the morning, lunch is superb, but when 3/4pm hit all the way through dinner time, all I want is crap. I want lots of ooey gooey crap. I never allow myself it, but what I do allow myself - a lot of veggies and hummus, I'll grab a couple 40 calorie rice cakes here and there, and then after T Man is in bed, I have a glass (maybe 2 depending on how he was that day) of wine. I have always said I run to eat. Its about 90% true. However, I'd like to lose a bit, tighten up a bit, rather than maintain.

I took some pictures this morning after my run of my progress. Of course I'm pretty impressed thus far, so hopefully by the end of my "The Body and the Baby 2012" program (ending sometime Spring/Summer 2012), I'll be one sexy mutha'.

Please excuse the dead animals and messiness - this would be my dads office/hunting gear storage. Just happens to be where the treadmill is

How you doin?

When my madre decides to come back stateside (hey mom!), I'm going to be signing up for the gym and she can watch Troy. I need to tone up. It's pretty embarrassing how bad my thighs jiggle.

I'm not sure if y'all read Ravens post about going vegetarian or about Laura's clean eating, but it inspired me mucho! Before Troy was born, it was salads everyday for me for lunch. I LOVE salads, so it wasn't some "girly, oh she only eats salads and water" sorta deal. I loaded them up with every veggie, tossed in a few beans, some cottage cheese, it was all fair game. So after reading those two lovely ladies posts, I decided I needed to get with it again and eat more veggies. My veggie intake has gone way down lately, so I bought a ton of (organic - holla at your girl, Raven!) veggies and a bunch of spinach. I ate/eat spinach in my egg whites in the AM, a handful (or two) in my protein shakes, and would even have a huge salad for a pre dinner snack. Getting back into it ladies, I'm getting back into it.

Enjoy the rest of your Monday evening. Since my darling (<----- insert sarcasm here) son has decided to NOT take advantage of the extra hour of sleep we get, I wake up an hour earlier so I'm going to bed. At 8pm. Yup, I'm one crazy living on the edge woman.

I interrupt your Friday...

2011-11-04T19:09:00.003-04:00

To bring you some VERY large and in charge Kevin Federline.

So Confesh - I seriously had a thing for K Fed back in the Britney days. By "thing" I mean, "OOOO he's hot in a white trash/bad boy way". Not no more.

Okay, now back to tending to my 9 month old has found out how to throw tantrums. I don't care how cold it is here, once the monster, er baby, is down, Im hitting the bottle of skinny girl margarita.

Where have I been?

2011-11-03T09:20:00.004-04:00

Seriously, I know sometimes my music tastes can resemble that of a 13 year old girl (Spice Girls, anyone?), but as of late, I'm loving Demi Lovato's song, Skyscraper. Never heard it? Check it out

This chick can belt it out to the point of goosebumps. When she scream/sings (is that a teqnique?) towards the end, Im in luuurve. How have I not been introduced to this girl before? Nick loves her hair. Figures - I cut mine and he is all swoony over long hair.

Another song that has made it on my *listen to as I browse the web first thing in the AM* list is Bruno Mars new song he did for Breaking Dawn "It Will Rain". * Total random, but I just realized Bruno Mars initials are BM.....? That sucks, right?*

Anyone else seeing Breaking Dawn? Im not, what they call a "Twihard", but I DO appreciate a good looking man, and that Taylor Lautner is

{Oh, my word}
So you can bet your last drink that I am going to the midnight showing with a group of girlfriends.

Halloween 2011

2011-11-02T16:54:00.003-04:00

Our first Halloween with T Money was as to be expected - we wheeled him around with our mommy group and while the older kids trick or treated, Troy sat back in his stroller all Tigerfied and kicked it. Here are some snapshots

The Group. Yes we cleaned out everyone's candy bowl in one knock!

The silly tiger and mommy

We had taken a ton of pictures before this one - clearly he was over it

We broke off into our own small group *that's my BFF's hubby in the back there*

The BFF and cat woman

My family

It Makes Me Wanna Take a Back Road

2011-10-26T22:22:00.011-04:00

So I'm nuts when it comes to running. It's not a secret ladies. I actually PAY MONEY to run x amount of miles just for a t shirt and bragging rights. Crazy, right?

Weeeeell, something just happened to pop into my inbox this morning

You read that right - the FAMOUS Shamrock HALF MARATHON - As in 13.1 miles. It's in March, Im not worried, it gives me time to train and it FORCES me to run. So I can't freak out too much, I will commit to training properly

Part of my "training" (or my "get Troy out of the house") plan, is jogging the hills around my house. Lay-dees, I am talking STEEP hills. This is just an example of the incline on one of the 3 (THREE!!!) hills I die up

And I'm also pushing a stroller (no idea how much it weighs) and a 22lb child up them

The incline is great for a nice tight deriere and tight buttocks and quads. Wanna come with? Promise, misery loves company!

Today I took some pics from my jog that I thought I'd share

"Ready dude?"

I had some cheerleaders

...and I had some onlookers waiting for me to drop dead

Thought it would make a cool pic for Instagram

All flat roads from here on out. Welcome to country running ladies!

PLEASE VOTE :)

2011-10-25T00:03:00.002-04:00

Hey my lovely and gorgeous readers!! So my little T Pain is being entered to win the cutest kid contest in my area amongst other stay at home mom's like myself. So I'm reaching out to you girls (since erasing my cookies on the computer doesn't work!) to help vote for my little man.

Please click HERE to vote for my little "Pumpkin Prince" !!!

We'll be besties forever if you do :)

Of Course!

2011-10-22T18:00:00.001-04:00

I miss my longer hair, WAAAAH! I like having something different, but seriously, I miss the length. I was just browsing my current LEGAL addiction, Pinterest, and what do I come across? How to curl your hair with a sock! A SOCK! Sounds crazy, right? Check out the how to video

I have looked at a bunch of other videos and pictures, and this shizz is legit. I have envied women's hair who can have those beautiful curls, since I can't remember. I have never been a hair curler master. Ive maybe curled my hair successfully and had the curls stay all day maybe 4 times in my whole life! No joke. I said on one of my last posts, that I have figured out how to curl my hair with the straightener, so I plan on really perfecting that since I feel like I have some sort of grasp on it.

My hair needs to grow out ASAP, check out these curls from a sock! Anyone ever try this?

Keeping it Real

2011-10-21T10:21:00.004-04:00

Wanna know how I plan on staying on track this weekend? Like with my workouts AND food....

My DVR was kind enough to record Making the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader series, alone with my other classy reality shows.

These women are crazy fit, and watching them shake the pom poms makes me think twice about that midnight snack. Does anyone else do that? I honestly will record shows that I know have girls bodies that I envy to keep myself in check. Or if its a weight loss show, it motivates me. Most of my longtime followers know how much I LOVED The Biggest Loser. By far, the most motivating weight loss/get healthy show out there. I haven't watched it since Jillian left.

And honestly, last season, I was sorta over it. Maybe because it seemed like they were having season after season and I was just burned out. I have heard that Anna Kournikova as a trainer is sorta a joke. Super nice? Yeaaaaaaa, I need some mean tough in your face until until you black out Jillian Michaels. Sometimes when Im running, I seriously imagine Jillian Michaels running at me screaming that she will break my arms if I stop. Sounds harsh? This woman has said much worse to me in my fantasy land. I would not be able to deal with these coaches tho.

These women seriously do not hold anything back. Basically, if you have any amount of bloat, your fat.

Do you have any workout goals this weekend? Anything you use to keep you in check? My goals this weekend: run 3 miles & don't go too crazy with eating. "The Body & The Baby 2012" has commenced.

Tired has a face...

2011-10-19T19:46:00.003-04:00

and this is what it looks like...(BTW, totally figured out how to curl my hair with my flat iron, SCORE!)

My fellow readers, I am le' tired. Yesterday I got supa' crazy with the workouts - a 3.27 mile run on Tread, a 1.32 mile run/jog with Troy on crazy inclines, and then I did the level 2 shred after I put him to bed. Yeah I'm crazy...and tired. Since Nick is working overtime and doesn't get home until late, I figure why not just shred after T money goes to bed. Kills time, kills calories.

Well today I am planning on doing another walk/jog on hills with Troy & shredding when he goes to bed, BUT I just cannot get the energy. Ive done water, green tea and a coke zero & nothing is working. So Im going to have to pull out all the magic to get myself to accomplish these goals.

I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...

Running back into it

2011-10-18T12:04:00.004-04:00

Image from here

Well I did it - I signed up for my 1st race since the little bambino made his way into the world.

Tell me my child couldn't be a baby model and I'd call you a liar

So it's a 5K. Not too harsh, I just ran a 5K yesterday on my long lost boyfriend, Tread Mill so come Thanksgiving, I'll be golden...and skinnier. Seriously girls, I am OVA' not having that pre baby body back. Sure my body is just "so amazing" and brought another person in this world, but I want my cake and I want to eat it too - aka have the baby and the body. So while everyone is stuffing their bellies full of delicious holiday foods, Im going to stuff mine with portion control - YAAAAAAY (insert sarcasm here). I just polished off that last pumpkin cookie this morning (coffee and a pumpkin cookie first thing in the morning - try it!) so no more sugary temptations here. Unless you count the Merlot on my counter, but I WILL NOT be giving up my adult beverages. I'm a mom, remember? Raven knows what I'm talking about....

I Wish you a Merry Christmas

2011-10-15T11:53:00.006-04:00

Yeah, so it's that time. That time to start thinking about Christmas girls! If your like me, you've been thinking about Christmas 2011 since, oh.....December 26, 2010! I am always so sad to see the Christmas decor come down, the tree come down, the apple cider leave the shelves at the store....WAH!

This year Shutterfly is doing it again. Im sure many of you bloggers remember last year that Shutterfly was giving away a promotion for free, yes FREE, Christmas cards. Well, this year is no different. I know you all are familiar with Shutterfly. A lot of people have used them for calendar gifts (great gifts for out of town in laws to see their grandkiddos), or even just picture type gifts that are GREAT to use for meaningful gifts for your mom or even hubbinator. Another bonus? Their so easy to use! So that in law thats so hard to shop for? Or how about your great aunt you RARELY see, but want to send a gift of your cute little babe? Go to Shutterfly and hook them up!

I have already scheduled a professional photographer for this years pictures (damn you pumpkin cookies looking so tasty right now!) for 1st week of December. So whatever beautiful pics she shoots, will be going on these cards. Last year Nick and I had a Christmas card similar to this:

Pretty clean and straight to the point, right? That's what I loved about Shutterflys selections - there is something for everyone. I obviously love the more festive in your face designs, but I guess since Im not the only one on the card, I gotta listen to everyones opinions ha!

This year, I'd really like to go for something like this:

or even this:

We'll see what Nick says and I guess it also depends on how the style of the pictures are too. Gotta make it all matchy match.

So are you a blogger? Want a chance at 25 free cards this holiday season? Register here: http://goo.gl/DDw7Q . Like NOW. Go do it!!!

Short and Straight to the Point

2011-10-14T15:39:00.002-04:00

Ummm Earth to Fall.....it is October 14th. This almost 90 degree weather? Not okay.

Thanks....

Photos from Pinterest Friday

2011-10-14T12:06:00.004-04:00

Spring/Summer 2012? This WILL be me....right?

Carrie, Carrie. Damn you and your stellar legs

Give us 3-4 years and we will have something very similar for our outside patio area

MAMA love

Love this outfit, so effortless looking, and so cute for Fall

The best kind of Saturday mornings

AH HAHAHA, Hilarious!

CANNOT.WAIT.FOR.CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

Just want to make this my front porch. Is that okay?

Never go to bed without curling your hair....huh?

2011-10-11T01:08:00.004-04:00

So got back from the doc ma' lova's ......

I have gangrene..... kidding! Wouldn't that be the pits? But I do have a pretty messed up poison oak rash that needed steroids and a special steroid cream. The steroid of choice was Prednisone. Before going to pickup the said Prednisone, I dropped by my moms and raided their gauze, vet tape (works like a charm with sticking good!), and medical tape. I am so over oozing through my shirts (sexy, no?), so I'm wrapping my stomach and arm up so I can't get little T stuck with this crazy ass rash.

Once I got home, I googled Prednisone side effects. These were some of my favorites

inappropriate happiness ----- so will this be a bad time to attend any funerals?
changes in personality ------ Ummmm, this already happens. My personality changes day to day. Depends on how much sleep I get of course.
bulging eyes------ Just FYI Nick, that isn't a giant toad in your bed, it's your wife! MUA HAHA HA
changes in the way fat is spread around the body--- SWEEET!! Finally something that will make sure all the calories go straight to my boobs!

Another side effect? Insomnia!

SCREW YOU, POISON OAK AND INSOMNIA!!

Insomnia? What insomnia? You mean curling my hair before I crawl into bed to only mess it up isn't normal? At 11 at night? Are you sure? Hmmm.....

***Things to note in the pics - 1. due to all my super Charlie Sheen energy, I will be cleaning that messy mirror tomorrow when I clean the rest of the case. 2. Ignore the toilet, but doesn't everyone have one? ****

I find this whole insomnia business sorta ironic now that I've got Troy sleeping like a champ..go figure... Have you ever been on Prednisone? Any crazy side effects I should know of?

Paying it Forward

2011-10-09T21:51:00.004-04:00

Happy Sunday beautiful! I know everyone is grumbling cause Sunday means Monday is tomorrow.

Monday = WORK = No bueno!

My poison oak is still flaring its ugly head. I'm going to call the doctor tomorrow and beg and offer my 2nd born (she can't have my 1st, I love him too much) to her if she can squeeze me in. My stomach is gnarly people. So ewwwwy, I'll spare you details, but basically I'm pretty sure it's infected. I'm so sick of this shiz. Which sucks cause I wanna run and work out. I haven't gone to the gym in forever. Sure I run 3-4 times a week, but I want squat some iron!

Ew.

So I'm signing up for the gym once this PO is gone. Getting back to lifting, more running, switching up cardio workouts. Ya know, the stuff I actually consider fun. My muscles are in need of some serious fine tuning and Im determined to be walking around with a banging body and my 1.5 year old come next Summer.

On Saturday T Pain and I headed out for our grocery shopping early. On my way back, I was starved, so through the Starbucks drive thru I went for one of these babies

The Starbucks Egg white, reduced fat turkey bacon sandwich - hold the cheese. So anywhoot, I was behind this new Hyundai and next in line. Once I got up to the window, the cashier told me the woman in front of me already paid for me. Say what?! I was blown away girls. I mean, who does that? Not anyone in this neck of the woods. I was so appreciate and immediately wanted to pay it forward. So I asked the cashier how much the person behind me's order was. "$7.49", she responded. PSSSSSH.....did I REALLY wanna blow the rest of my gift card on this stranger? YES, YES I did, nothing felt better.

Someone get me a bristle brush

2011-10-07T23:18:00.004-04:00

I have poison oak....joys of living in the country. Oh, but I don't just have a smidge. I have a whole crap load of the devil on my stomach, on my wrist and it climbs up my inner arm, oh and on the corners of my arm pits. I'll spare you pictures, its pretty nast. I swear, I have no idea how this happened. I wore TWO shirts, and the top one was a long one. Nick trimmed back a ton of it, and I hauled it up in a pile. We may or may not have thrown it over on our neighbors side of the fence? No one lives there anyways, pfft....

So due to this fabulous shade of red (and nasty scratches), I am taking a pause in running/working out/bow chicka bow wow, since I read sweating can cause it to spread. And mama don't need that. I am already paranoid enough as it is that when I wipe my arse, my wrist will touch my butt cheek, then it's all over! ....You still with me?

Im sure Im gonna get a lot of "Your a nasty bish" comments about this, but we are letting Troy cry it out at night. Or as I like to think of it "sing himself a 20 minute song in the middle of the night". Yup. He's 8 months old, he has shown me plenty of times he is capable of sleeping through the night, no. more. Miss. Nice. Mom. So tonight will be night 3. Last night was better than the first, so I hope that is the pattern that keeps. Its tough to listen to him, I sure as heck don't want to have to deal with abandonment issues when he's 15 due to the fact, I let him cry for 20 minutes when he was 8 months old. I've talked to a TON of moms who have done this. You seriously wouldn't believe the number of moms who have come out of the woods who've done the same thing and were so encouraging. It's kinda crazy too, cause I have been beat ever since I've started this "cry it out" deal. You'd think I'd get more sleep...FALSE. I have not gotten more sleep, I lay there listening to him, telling myself over and over "this is for the best, this is for the best, I wonder if I have another bottle of wine in the cupboard?, this is for the best, this is for the best"

Fantastic Friday

2011-09-30T08:19:00.007-04:00

So let's discuss all things that are FABULOUS about my Friday thus far. After all, this blog is about moi. Here we go:

1. Troy has slept through the night the past TWO nights! He has NEVER slept through the night more than a handful of times and never in a row like this. Could be the shot he got on Tuesday or maybe he's now with the program that mommy is less of a biotch when she gets a full 7-8 hours STRAIGHT.

Oh and a side note - while on Pinterest to find a "mom" picture to go with my post, Mr. Statham popped up (not literally of course). Not sure why he did, but I'll take it. ANOTHER fabulous thing about today

2. I get to go grocery shopping! Keeping it real with you guys, I love grocery shopping. Now that Troy is a bit older and easier in the stores, I love it. I love having bags of fresh food to bring him. And right now we have like ZIP. We are most definitely at the end of the week since we're scrapping the bottom of the fridge for crumbs.

3. The weather - its cool down here in my neck of California - AKA the country. Yeah, Im sure you all are sorta shocked to know California isn't just one big beach with hot blondes rollerblading down it (do people rollerblade anymore?)

4. Its fantastic that I've accomplished my goals of running this week. I set a 10 mile/week minimum and I have ran exactly 10. And it was harder than I thought it'd be, psssh. Im signing up for the Turkey Trot this year (5K) and then who knows where I'll go! ....The bar for a hydrating margarita?

5. My hair - since I've gotten this sexy mommy bob of a cut, I seriously wake up with great hair. Its not greasy or have crazy creases from where Ive slept. It actually looks best after I've slept on it and its my "2nd day of no washing" hair. Just saying. Nick gets grossed out by me not washing it, but he just doesn't understand that its okay not to wash it. At least Im not pulling a Julia Roberts and skipping that shampoo/conditioner for weeks on end! You read that right, the pretty woman goes weekS without washing her hair.

6. Oh and it's Friday - 'nuff said. The weekend is upon us and with it getting ready to be freezing (68 to this California girl is cold), Im celebrating by putting out the Fall Decor and watching Football all day Sunday - BOO YA!

Twenty Five Year old Math

2011-09-28T11:32:00.004-04:00

1 Oyster Shooter...

PLUS 3 (YES THREE!!) SAKI BOMBS

Equals...

Blast in a glass baby! And Im spent...

Its my Birthday and I can eat pancakes if I want to

2011-09-27T11:09:00.002-04:00

Happy Birthday to ME (and West Sac Honey haha). So today marks my TWENTY FIFTH birthday ladies! In the past year, I have worked for a new company, bought a house, had a baby, adjusted to mama hood, and as of recent, cut my hair.

Today on the birthday menu, I had some protein pancakes and some scrambled egg whites. Im sure some of you are turning your noses up to it, but trust ladies...twas delicious and amazing. I usually let myself have things I don't normally eat on my birthday (and birthday weekend). Since I am pretty darn strict all year round, its called for. And these were PROTEIN pancakes, how bad could they have been?

Well ladies Im off to get a facial, run 3 miles, and do whatever else I want...its MY birthday.

Shoes

2011-09-25T16:53:00.007-04:00

Yup. That's my post title. Shoes ladies. Who doesn't love them? I like to say that I'm a purse girl. I seriously go ga ga over purses (minus the hair bow). Then I remember I love clothes, and then I think "Oh wait, but I LOVE makeup too". So I think I'm just a ...GIRL!

This fall I have revamped my shoes. Last Christmas, the hubs got me these sexy beasts

And then I picked up these pretty brunettes at Old Navy (on sale mind you, so I didn't spend a penny)

I've been wanting some comfy wedge boots to wear as an everyday shoe with jeans because 1, flats make me look fatter than I am and 2, I like to make people think I have legs for days. So my madre and padre got me these babies for my birthday!

So these are all totally practical Fall/Winter shoes, am I right? Well...I've never been one people call practical so when I asked for THESE for my birthday, and then got them....I was ecstatic! Ladies, feast your eyes on ma' bling!

I don't know if the moms in the mommy group are ready for this crazy mom

Oh My Gosh, is that Jen Aniston?!

2011-09-21T08:51:00.006-04:00

Would have posted this picture yesterday, but our internet was down pretty much all day - the perks of living out in the sticks, eh?

Here is the picture I showed my hair girl for the cut

I'd say it's pretty accurate. My hair feels UH-MAZING by the way. So soft at the ends. And I love that I can still throw it up in a pony tail. I am loving the color too. Its a little more blonder than I normally go cause she added a lot more highlights. I can't wait to play around with it and try curling it. Whenever the little man actually gives me time to be by myself (myself? what's that?!), I'll try adding some cute curls to it.

Today it's back to the workout/run grind. Since Nick's mom and her fiancé have been in town, I haven't worked out. So, before they leave to go back to Denver today, their coming over and watching T while I go out on a run. I have decided that I am going to sign up for the local Turkey Trot here in town this year. It's only a 5K and running 5ks now, aren't as easy as they once were. So I figure if I sign up for one that is a couple months away, that'll be more than plenty of time to prepare and it will force me to get back into more running - which I love (but sometimes hate) to do.

Oh and yes, I did just type that Thanksgiving is only a couple months away. ACTUALLY, since it's almost the end of September, we really only have about a month and a half until Turkey day. Makes me hungry just thinking about it. I'll sign myself up to run a 3.1 distance if that means I can eat an extra slice of pie. Shoot, who am I kidding? I'll eat it even if I don't run.

HEY! HI! HELLO!

2011-09-19T22:44:00.005-04:00

Yeah, so I took a bloggy break...moving on..

Alright ladies, so tomorrow I am going from THIS hair...

To this hair (and this body)...

Im going to ask very nicely to go as blonde as she'll take me. My hair is need for some MAYJA' blonde updating. I haven't had my hair did since May before Mexico...poor me...poor hubs.

Nicks 'rents are in town so today we took his mom to San Francisco. She had never been which to me is just bonkers because living (and paying ridiculous taxes) in California, it just doesn't occur to me that not everyone can just drive 2.5 hours and be in this international metropolis. I failed at taking pics other than this one once we reached the bottom.

For you out of towners, this is the windiest road in the world supposedly.

Be sure to return back tomorrow (or the next day...) cause I will be posting my new Jen Aniston 'do.
Just cause he's ADORABLE...

Nine Eleven

2011-09-09T15:10:00.000-04:00

Have you girls seen any of those 9/11 reenactment sort of movies? There is one about the plane that went down in Pennsylvania and then there was the one Nicholas Cage did about the World Trade Centers. Its been almost 10 years since 9/11 happened and I still can't watch those movies. I try to just because I seem to be unable to pull myself away from everything that occurred prior and during the tragic events, but I always turn it off, or close the video online. I didn't personally know anyone who was effected by what happened in NY, PA, or DC on the day, but I was effected by the aftermath. Nick serving our country and being deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Some think we shouldn't have gone there, but me? I back what Former President Bush did 110%. I don't think we should have sat by and let evil attack our country and get away with it. Thousands of people were killed, kids never saw their parents walk through the door after work, kids never knew their parent(s), husbands lost wives, wives lost husbands, parents lost children. All complete innocent in what happened to them. It kills me to think about what they must have felt hearing that their loved one was lost. This September 11th, don't forget what happened, where you were, how you felt, how you STILL feel... thank a veteran no matter what war they served or even if they didn't serve in one, be the one to say sorry first even if you didn't do anything wrong. Say a prayer for a country and our president (Lord knows he needs em') that He will keep us safe and that our President and people in office will have the knowledge on how to keep this from happening to our country again.

Cover it Up

2011-09-06T16:00:00.003-04:00

It has come to my attention that I now REQUIRE concealer. There is no question on if I can just go without it. I have dark circles on my eyes worse than any Big Brother marathon can give you, that's for sure.

The culprit for these dark circles? THIS child

Troy the Tiger

Holy Hiatus

2011-09-06T08:13:00.006-04:00

Sorry for the breather ladies (and gents who are afraid to admit they read my blog). You know when you just have nothing to talk about and you don't want to blog just for the sake of blogging? Yeeerp, that was me. I had a great Labor Day Weekend. Summer has gotten the memo that this is it's last hurrah because the weather this past weekend AND all this week?

Im sure you people in Texas are cursing my name because I've seen your weather forecast and it's 1 degree cooler than what Im sure Hell is like.

I have a confession...I miss working. GASP! I know, right? I love being home with my little monster man 24/7 and doing fun mommy groups with him and stuff, but I MISS having my own thing going. There was a girl at my old office who told me she thought I'd be like this once Troy arrived and I thought this chick was sniffing glue. How could I, the girl who HATES having a boss, HATES having to follow orders (my poor husband), and HATES having to be somewhere at a certain time, miss working? Simple

1. I miss the social aspect of it. I miss having coworkers (that I love). I have had some good jobs in my short working woman career where I had 2 or 3 AWESOME coworkers that made my day worth it. I would think twice about "calling in sick" aka flaking on work, just because they were there and I always laughed my ass off with them. We could bitch about work together, go on lunch walks/lunch dates, etc.
2. I miss dressing up. So some days I didn't want to wear anything other than yoga pants. I love being comfy. But heels, sexy black slacks, a cute top and jewelry? Doing my hair all puurdy cause I knew I'd be face to face with over 20-30 people that day? MISS IT! Just to keep my name in good graces tho, I DO shower, do hair and makeup everyday even with the little dude. Nick can't come home to a rough lookin country bumpkin, now can he? Gotta earn my keep, know what I mean?

3. I miss having my own space, aka my own DESK!! Good Lord above, I miss having my own space. A space I can make look girlified and cutesie and no one can tell me it's not happening. I had frames with huge diamond rhinestones, once upon a time, I had a pink boa I had received as a Bday gift laying across the border of my desk. I had cute little knickknacks, and cute pretty calendars and pens, and staplers. Yeah, I was THAT obnoxious girl. But you know what? People loved coming to my desk cause it was bomb! It was bright and cheery to go with the bright and cheery girl sitting there. Just sayin - my workspaces have ROCKED

3 Some

2011-08-30T19:30:00.007-04:00

Menage a Trois WINE that is... Im copying Miss Taylor and having a nice adult refreshment on this Tuesday evening. Don't judge. To go with that classy wine? Some chicken flavored top ramen.

We keep it classy around here.
So let me tell you an addiction lately - Pintrest. I know, I'm late in the game cause I've seen a lot of you girls post about your love for this addicting picture site. Seriously dudettes, I have been "repining" things left and right. One of those things would be holiday stuff.
Tell me this isn't the best (and easy on the wallet) way of getting your house ready for Halloween?

I mean, you could get all this at Michaels
And to keeping things within budget for Christmas decor, check this version out

Darling, just darling

Snakes. I HATE Snakes

2011-08-26T17:53:00.002-04:00

Okay girls, so last night Nick and I were going to bed when I started to hear a rattle. And no, this wasn't a rattle my infant son was playing with. This was a rattle SNAKE! Yup, you heard right. I heard it right out our bedroom window super close so Nick and I look out and there is a white cat having a little boxing match with a baby rattler! Brave ass cat in my opinion. I was seriously telling the cat through the screen that it was going to get its neck bitten off. But did it listen? Nope. Balls of steal this one. Anywhoot, after watching the cat and snake go at it, the snake tried to slither away where it had come from...MY FRONT SHRUBBY GARDEN AREA! Oh no he did'int! Seriously, I walk by there all the time and I wear flip flops. And there are areas that are covered in in plants that make it so you can't exactly see the ground...aka, they could be hiding!

Seeing a baby made me realize "If there is a baby, it has brother and sisters and it also has a mama rattle snake" Oh shiiiiiz. I would really like to invest in a cheapo BB gun because like Hell I'm going to get close enough to Anne Boleyn those SOB's.

I know we live in the country, and this just comes with the territory, but ugh! Snakes are my phobia, but I HATE being startled and that's what they like to do - startle you when they strike you and bite you unconscious. I will forever be wearing these thick bad boys on my feet. Lord knows I would go in panic/dramatic mode if I got bit.

This and That Thursday

2011-08-25T10:31:00.003-04:00

Its Thursday and mama aint messin no more. We are moved in, we are starting to get a hang of our morning routines, so its time I get a WORKOUT routine more into play, right? Right! I really think I look pretty good for having a 7 month old (as of yesterday the crazy monster is 7 months old!). My stomach for the most part is flat again, I have some muscle definition back, but Im still not where I'd really love to be as my "Finally got my body banging and ready to wreck havoc" body.

With that said, I haven't signed up for the gym in town yet. I need to and will, its just buying a house sorta drains your bank account, so its 30 Day Shred & BL & Treadmill (courtesy of my mama's house) for the time being.

So ladies -
Monday - OFF
Tuesday - Shred & Run 2-3 miles
Wednesday - Shred & BL workout
Thursday - Shred & BL
Friday - Shred & Run 2-3 miles.

Its almost September which MEANS Fall (my favorite season), duh! But it also means my birfday is coming up - the 27th ladies, just ask for my bday wish list & I'll send it. Scratch that, I'll do a post on it. I do know Im getting some more ink from the hubby and its another reason I want to be looking more toned - so I can show it off!!

On my right side...gonna hurt like a mo fo.
On a way more serious note. THIS disturbs me. Actually down right pisses me off & I think she needs to be dropped off a parking garage structure. That is all.

And who had a dream about being pantless in the men's locker room with this guy? Yours truly... Football Season must be among us!

Weekend in Pictures

2011-08-22T11:29:00.004-04:00

My Mister and I going shopping with G-ma

My delicious lunch - thank you Lean Cuisine for fulfilling my pizza craving

After what seemed FOREVER, someone can actually hold their own bottle. Check that off the list of "I need mommy to ______"

My mama made me homemade blackberry pie. Its sort of a tradition every SUmmer. The blackberries are off their blackberry bushes, and not to brag, but my mom makes the best pie crust in 3 counties.

MAYJA' closet organization happened. I hadn't unpacked all my clothes and last night I got motivated and organized all my shoes on a rack instead of thrown into a bin. Nice, huh? I still don't have as much room as I'd like, but when we finish the downstairs, Nick promises I will have a closet that will put Mariah's to shame.

and Mariah's...

I got in a super creative mood and painted our bathroom. Im not sure if it does justice, but the color is like a soft tan/mocha-y color. Next up is Troy's bathroom

Its A...

2011-08-19T17:12:00.005-04:00

BOY! My cousin told us yesterday that she is in fact, having a bouncing little baby boy. So excited Troy will have a little boy to hang out with and get rough and tough with. T Money doesn't have many boys he can hang out with, so this is bomb dot com! Congrats Shelli and Jay!

Ive said it before, but seriously people, I'm ready for Fall. FALL AND WINTER! I'm really not a Summer person. I don't like going to lakes or rivers. I know shocker being from CA. Buuuut hear me out - you can't see the bottom of lakes for starters and God knows whats in there and #2, I HATE the feel of smooshy mud going between my toes when getting into said lake. I do like laying by the pool and I DO love being tan, I love corn on the cob, being refreshed with a nice smoothie, wearing my shades and having my windows down while driving...... but other than that, I'm ova' it! Bring on the crisp Fall weather,

leaving the windows open at night and actually having cool air blow in, sweaters and jeggings & boots,

hot coffee & holiday flavored creamer.....

yup, I could go on and on.

And let me just freak you out. I had this countdown on my computer last year and bookmarked it FAST and Im sharing......wanna know how many more days left until Christmas? Have a seat and click HERE

PInk or Blue?

2011-08-18T10:41:00.002-04:00

Morning girls! So I am going to lunch with my gma, mom, and cousin today. My cousin is preggers with her 1st & she is going to find out what she's having then unveiling it to us at lunch.
Im sure there are perks with either - I personally love having a crazy energetic boy, but Im sure girls are all sugar and spice too. The hubbinator has 1 more chance if he wants a girl, then shop is closed. Speaking of babies and soon to be mama's - I was watching Raven's Vlog the other day, and she said the worse advice she was given as a new mom was "Sleep when the baby sleeps". AMEN SISTER! Or how about the whole "Better sleep now, cause when that baby comes, you won't be getting any...". Okay, my beef with this is it's not like you have a "Sleep Bank" that you can tap into once the baby is here. Sure, you should enjoy resting and not being on call 24/7, BUT regardless if you sleep 24 hours for a week straight pre baby, your STILL going to be a zombie at those 11 o clock, 2 o clock, 4 o'clock, 6 o'clock feedings. Just sayin....

Yowza!

2011-08-16T12:21:00.003-04:00

Hey girls, happy Tuesday. Hope y'all are having a fabulous one thus far. Im currently sitting next to a pile of laundry that needs to be folded ASAP to avoid wrinkles, but as you can read, Im typing instead.

So Im constantly getting my current events straight at one of the most knowledgable sources, US Weekly dot com, and this is what I stumbled upon...

Beverly Hills Housewives' Russell Armstrong Commits Suicide

How sad is THIS?! Im not sure if you guys watch classy shows like Real Housewives, but Lord knows I do. We all watched last season as Taylor and Russell's marriage fell apart and just recently she filed for divorce. I've seen promos on the next season of RHOBV and it looks as though we were going to get a peek into Russell and Taylors marriage, so since Russell has now passed away, Im wondering how they will portray everything?

Not that this justifies it, but Russell was a total stick in the mud when they were out at functions and just sorta seemed controlling. Just sayin my opinion peeps. You can read all about it here

Setting Down Roots

2011-08-15T14:54:00.014-04:00

Here it is girls! Im so happy to debut our house. Just a warning. Im not sure why, but in every picture the ceiling height looks like we live in a hobbit house. Thank you iPhone. I swear my ceilings are higher than that.

Please come in...

Living Room

Living Room 2

Where the magic happens

My ADORABLE garden that I know nothing about. Seriously, Im horrible. I have no green thumb whatsoever. Hoping my mama and/or gma can come help me learn

Where MORE magic happens...FOOOOOD is made. The best room in the house!

Side Deck. This wraps around to the backside too, but this is the entertainment area

So there you have it! We have a lot of plans for this place:
1. Downstairs we are knocking down all the walls and putting the master bedroom/closet/bathroom and Living Room down there. I didn't take a picture of the downstairs, because well....this guy is down there and Im home alone

but...here are my ideas...

2. After the downstairs is done (production starts this winter baby!), we are starting on the kitchen. We are knocking down a side wall and expanding the kitchen out

3. The living room is going to have carpet pulled up and then we will be turning that into a nice purdy dining room with a long table to fit all family and friends.

Well its Happening

2011-08-12T10:08:00.002-04:00

Im doing a Vlog. Yup, this weekend, I'm doing one. So send your questions/comments/marriage proposals this way!!

Have a FABULOUS weekend. Be looking for my house pics, coming at ya TODAY!

Vlog? Open Question Sesh?

2011-08-11T11:04:00.002-04:00

Happy Thursday peeps! I know I promised new house pics, but honestly my house hasn't seemed clean enough for me to take pictures. Baby toys are everywhere, but once the little dude goes down for a nap, I'll take some pics and post them soon!

So one of the most hilarious bloggers out there, Miss Raven, posted an open question session & answered in the form of a Vlog. Well I have never done a vlog because I didn't think there would be much interest in it on California Dreamin. So my question for the day is this - do you have any questions for moi? Would you like me to answer them in Vlog form? Im not the shyest of girls (sorry mom), so any question (within reason) is acceptable!

So What! Wednesdays...

2011-08-10T10:19:00.005-04:00

The Just Moved in Edition

So What...if I haven't worked out in 2 weeks. Surprisingly I don't feel or look as ginormous as a I should.

So What...if I still haven't signed up for the gym in town like I've planned

So What...if I still haven't returned comcasts equipment even though its been due for a week.

So What...if I refuse to go down into our basement after dark. Even though there is tons of lights down there, I know this guy is waiting in the dark for me.

Bachelorette catchup

2011-08-04T10:17:00.004-04:00

Photo from here

Its no secret, I was pulling for my boy JP on the Bachelorette. To those of you who don't watch the classiness that is The Bachelorette, JP Rossenbaum. But can I just speak on a few things for a moment? A couple things that sorta rubbed me the wrong way with Mr. JP.

First - when JP was on a group date with 2 other guys, he got CRAZY jealous when other guys got their turn with her. Like he was pacing sorta pissed. Then when a guy had an alone date with Ashley and didn't come back until the following morning? OOO WEEEE. The boy didn't like that and stormed out of the room. He says its all because he is falling for Ashley and has these deeps feelings, blah blah blah. Honestly, I don't really take any of these dudes feelings for real. Your on a TV show looking for love with 20 other guys competeting and there is a sexy little vixen on the line that may or may not hook up with you.

But with all that aside, JP was always my favorite and he won the game! Err...I mean, won the girl. The ring he picked out was gorgeous. A 3.5 carat Neil Lane diamond baby! Honestly though, I really liked the ring Ben had picked out better. It was a little more unique than the diamonds across the band and the mother of all diamonds on the top. They were both gorgeous, but just in my opinion, I would have liked Ben's on my finger more than the one JP picked

JP's Pick/Ashley's engagement ring she chose

Oh and what did you guys think of Bens reaction? Im actually really happy he reacted that way. I mean, Ashley actually let him go to 1 knee and propose and then she expects them to still be all friendly when she turned it out? C'mon girl, get real!!

Don't Call it a Comeback

2011-08-03T23:26:00.002-04:00

Check 1, 2. Check 1, 2. Is this thing on?

I'm baaaaaaaaaack. Did you miss me? I missed you girls so much! We just got out internet hooked up at our new house and I am going to spend all night catching up on all your lives since mine has been filled with boring stuff: packing boxes, unpacking boxes, painting, hanging pictures, putting new furniture together, cleaning, blah blah blah. I promise to have pictures of the new digs as soon as I deem it acceptable to post on the world wide web. Until then, you'll just have to be satisfied with knowing it's coming along. Just a few more touches here and there, and we're good to go.

Having more space, I have an excuse to shop for more things, so a trip to Home Goods, or Marshalls is a must in the near future. Mr T Monster is loving his new pad, and girls you will not believe - my 6 month old is THIS close to crawling (imagining your seeing me with my index and thumb a smudge apart). He can get his knees under himself and his arms locked and ready to move, but just can't seem to get the entire swing of things. Give it 2 more weeks, the kid will be on the loose and wild.

Just wanted to check in with y'all and let you know Im alive and kicking, just getting things settled and I'll be back for good, mooahaha!

Taking a Breather

2011-07-26T10:37:00.002-04:00

So I swear Im alive and kicking. Things have been cray cray for days with packing. On Saturday night I got to take a little break from the madness and do an old fashioned slumber party with some of my girlfriends from elementary school. Pretty bad ass, no? There was plenty of booze and junk food and carbs. Need I say more? Twas fabulous! As much as I love my little T Monster, it was so nice to be able to sleep away and actually sleep through the night. Could be worse, but being woken up in the middle of the night, is not going to be missed when he is continually sleeping through the night. Maybe I need to take a page out of the gorgeous Raven's book?

Today Nick and I finally signed our closing paperwork. Our lender says we should get the keys Thursday afternoon and then it's done. The fun has just begun for moi. This whole week, my mamacita and I will be cleaning the house and painting. Jealous, right? The sellers told us we could start bringing stuff over and putting them in the basement and painting before we officially get the keys, so that's what we're gonna do. Paint and rollers have been bought, we're ready to get this show on the road. Promise to take before and after pics :) Oh and T Money has his 6 month doc appointment tomorrow. Which means...shots!! Ugh, last round till he's 1 though. I'll take it!

Whine Whine Whine...

2011-07-22T12:00:00.004-04:00

Big Brother, oh how you entertain me. Who's watching it? Are you guys yelling at stupid Rachel as much as I am? Seriously guys, Im losing it with this broad. She annoyed me last season, and this season is no different. Her face annoys me. She doesn't even have to speak, just being on the screen is enough. Harsh? I call it honest.

So lemme feel ya peeps in - Rachel is a bitch. Plain and simple. She talks behind peoples backs, she WHINES like no other. Im talking the kind of whine you only do when your imitating someone and exaggerating their ridiculousness. Like a 15 year old girl who's daddy cut up her credit cards kind of whine. Anywhoot - last season...

Yup, she is full of herself and ridiculous.

So anyways, last nights episode, Rachel once again is rude to a girl (because she is prettier than her in my opinion). I can't find a clip of it, but oh my LORD. Basically, another player, Cassie (the pretty one), confronts Rachel about being a backstabbing brat and Rachel plays dumb and says "its all strategy" and she doesn't have a personal vendetta against Cassie. FALSE. Rachel talks major crap about Cassie and says personal insults against her. So after Cassie doesn't back down and doesn't let Rachel play the "game play" card, Rachel storms out of the room, goes up to the HOH (Head of Household) room where Jordan (cute as a friggin button!) is and starts whining and crying how mean Cassie is and how Cassie hit her at all of her weaknesses. Boo-friggin- hoooooo Rachel.

K, rant done. Back to packing up my apartment :)

At the Moment...

2011-07-21T18:09:00.003-04:00

I am doing this...

Seriously girls, packing is a workout all on it's own. Which could explain why I haven't worked out in the past 2 days. I'll be having a little one on one time with Jillian and Bob tomorrow morning though.

I will be back soon, but for this week, I'll be signing off, except maybe here and there. Kisses and Hugs!!

I Drool

2011-07-17T23:00:00.003-04:00

Yup, so since I'm back on the counting calorie train *side note: was horrible tonight - my mom made her inFAMOUS chocolate cake with homemade chocolate icing & I took some home*, I decide what Im going to eat hours before I actually eat it (sometimes a day before if Im really on top of things) & record the nutrional information into myfitnesspal.com app. Tomorrow Mr. Daddy Warbucks and I have decided on Wendy's. Believe it or not ladies, but I have had really eaten there. I think I've gone there once or twice when we lived in North Carolina & I honestly can't remember what I ordered.

After browsing on wendys.com, I have found my lunch for tomorrow:

(your probably going to have to click it to enlarge it, but it's a half size baja salad & a small chili. I didn't add the dressing into the equations because I never use more than 1/4 of the dressing and dip my fork in it before I stab :) )

Tell me why I have never heard of this salad? Guac? Pico de Gallo? & Chili?! I've never had chili on a salad, but Im pretty sure I'm going to love it.

Anyone ever had this? What's your favorite things at Chilis? Oh and one more thing - if your trying to find the EASIEST way to count calories & you have a smart phone - download myfitnesspal NOW. Im not being paid to say this, I'm just preachin the troof

Houston, We Have a Tooth!

2011-07-17T11:44:00.005-04:00

So Troy is 7 days shy of his 6 month birth day (my child will be half a year old? DAAAYUM!)and he has been gnawing on his hands, his blankets, anything that he can find.

For about a month of two, I've been saying he's teething and what did I find a couple mornings ago? A tooth!

It BARELY showed and at first I thought it was a cold sore looking thing on top of his bottom gum line, but nope. It was a top of a tooth. So since then I've been sticking my finger in there to feel it. The past 2 days I've been able to feel it more and more, so I'm hoping it doesn't cause him too much more discomfort (or me lack of sleep & patience), and pops through already & leaves him alone. But then again, there are 31 more "pop ups" he will have to experience in his lifetime, so this will be a work in progress.

He's either gnawing cause he's teething or he has a wicked case of rabbies

Words Can't Express

2011-07-16T11:40:00.004-04:00

Please stop what your doing right now and say a prayer right for this family. Words cannot explain the sadness my heart feels them.

Click here to go to their blog

Thank the Lord

2011-07-16T10:02:00.002-04:00

Seriously girls, Thank GAAAWD! The inspection on the workshop/garage was done yesterday and guess what? It PASSED!! Nick and I didn't ask any questions. The realtor said it passed, so that's good enough for us. So now the document that reads "passed" (BOO YA!), is heading to the lenders office on Monday, and from there, it should be a 24 hour turn around. So in English that means, this week we should get our closing/signing last escrow documents this week! Which meeeeeeeeans, next weekend we will be starting the move in process and 1st my mama and I are gonna be peeling 2 walls of wall paper and painting my room, Troy's room, and 1 wall in the living room. Pretty excited my peeps.

My DVR has started to record 2 new shows - Texas Women and Sweet Home Alabama? Any of you girls watching these? It's on CMT and I am watching Texas Women as I type, so I can't give a full review at the moment. Also, I'm still getting my coffee drip, so I'm not the best judge of anything right now. So Sweet Home Alabama? I really liked it. The girl is actually really cute. I

t's like the Bachelorette, but country. I would say if you like Real Housewives or The Bachelorette, watch it. It's pretty entertaining. They have the boys separated into "country boys" and "city boys". Of course I'm rooting for my country boys!

Hello Gorgeous Spring Weather

2011-07-14T09:24:00.004-04:00

Seriously beautiful readers, this weather here in Nor Cal has been reedick. Seriously, isn't it July? So up until about July 2nd, we were having off and on rain. Not kidding - July 2nd! And to you in the south are so used to the rain in Summer, but here in California, you really don't get rain in the Summer. So we had the rain. Then it heated up to like 100-105 degree range, then that stopped and we got 80 degree weather (hate me all you want. I'd hate me too with 80 degree Summer weather). So the past couple of days? We get CRAZY fog in the mornings. Like San Francisco sort of fog. And it's chilly outside with a bit of a breeze. You could swear it was going to rain, but then at 10-11ish, the sun comes out and you would never guess there was even a cloud in the sky and the weather turns out to be a nice pleasing 78 degrees. Seriously ladies (and maybe the guys reading), its been weird, but nice.

So yeah, we are going to be having pretty sweet weather.

If I was taking advantage of it, I'd be going for a run. But am I going to? Probably not. I am actually doing very well with my Shred/Boot camp combo 5 days a week. This week, it's sucking. Majorly sucking. I'm doing it, but I DREEEEEEEEAD doing it. I try to think if I should even do it on the days I loathe even the idea of it, since I don't want to burn myself out & then start to resent working out (wait? Don't I already resent the fact I have to do it?)

But I'm doing it

And let me give you girls a truth dose of honesty here, since we're on the topic of weather - I'm a Fall girl. Seriously, LOVE the Fall. I love the smell of burn piles and fire places. I love the hot cozy beverages, I love scarves, chunky sweaters, and boots. LOVE LOVE LOVE it all! Oh and pumpkin carving, duh!

So update on the house stuff - Its a total PITA. For those of you who don't know a little term Nick and I use, PITA stands for Pain In The Ass. Seriously girls, I HATE house buying now. Long story short, without totally boring you guys - our realtor *Who is also the sellers realtor*, didn't include a certain workshop/garage that's on the property, in the appraisal. So. What has to happen now? What has to happen a couple WEEKS before we are supposed to be out of our apartment (the 31st, EEEEEK!). We have to get it inspected. If they find things that need to be repaired, they need to be repaired. Its a 40 year old building, so it will need repairs I'm sure. Which the sellers will have to pay for which they won't be happy about. Ugh! And then it has to be REAPPRAISED. Lovely, right? All I can say is this is a major stressor and PITA. So who will take us in if we don't have our place by the 31st? :)

Just Do It

2011-07-11T12:42:00.004-04:00

Workout Today: Level 3 Shred and Level 1 Biggest Loser Bootcamp

This workout was tough. Maybe it was because I dreaded working out this morning. No reason in particular, but I didn't want to workout. Wanna know why? This workout combo is hard *that's what she said* I was trying to tell myself that I didn't have to workout, I'd do it tomorrow. Which is probably true, but that's still 1 day of workouts that I skipped. So I did what Nike told me to do, and Just did it! Sometimes thats what you have to do people. Sometimes you just gotta bite the bullet, not think about it, and sweat.

Weekend was pretty darn good. I checked out a church near our new house and actually really liked it. The pastor was pretty cool and was easy to relate to his message. The set up was different - there were round tables all set up an about 6 chairs to every table. I was trying to find the psychological reasoning behind this and this is what I came up with - I think people (men in particular) feel very vulnerable going to church. Which is probably why more women go then men. Men have a problem submitting (if they learned to submit more, they'd make women's lives a lot easier. Just sayin). So with a table in front of you, to lean against, hide your body a little bit, you feel a little less "out there". So people who have issues being vulnerable or just feel awkward at church, would have an easier time. Smart thinkin! Oh and you get all you can eat donut holes. SOLD! Oh and T man did really good in his first day of baby Sunday school/nursery

The boy was excited for learning about Jesus!

Then it was laying out by the pool for a couple of hours (this is going to be happening a lot for a bit - I am feeling pretty pasty) & back home. Nickmeister had his schedule change not too long ago and he works Sundays, boo! No me gusta. I am needy and want my hubbs/money maker with me as much as possible.

What I've Been Up To

2011-07-08T10:14:00.006-04:00

Other than kicking butt at my workouts? Seriously girls, I am so proud of myself. Everyday this week I have worked out. I've worn my heart rate monitor every time and I've burned at least 409 calories every day this week. Food wise, I've been pretty good. Smaller portions, lotsa protein shakes, you know that sorta thing.

I am most definitely seeing a difference so I hope I can keep this up. My current plan is 5 days a week. Since I don't have access to the gym until we move and I sign up for a new one, my plan is still Level 3 of 30 Day Shred combined with either Level 1, 2 or 3 of Biggest Loser Boot camp. I've received a few of your emails saying your Shredding too

This makes me VERY excited, since I know it's such an effective program. Also, it's Summertime, and who doesn't want a bangin body, right? Right!
I've also been doing a little bit of this...

Gotten a nice little pedicure (*Please ignore the ugly feet, who has pretty feet anyways?*)

And I got one of these babies...a gel manicure.

I've heard so many girls say how awesome they are and how nice it is cause the paint NEVER chips. I love having paint on my nails, but with washing my and all the time and just doing everyday things, mine ALWAYS ALWAYS chip by the 2nd day. So I'm always changing it or just don't wear any. I am happy to report, it is day 2 in the above photo and I have absolutely NO chipping. This fancy shmancy gel nail polish wasn't cheap (which unfortunately I didn't find out till after I already had it done, BOO!). At my salon it was $25! Just for a basic manicure, but with this gel nail polish. I will definitely be looking into a cheaper alternative because no way can I afford this sort of pampering. Next time I am at Ulta, I will be stopping by the nail bar to look for some gel nail polish on the cheaper level.

I Can Cook Corn!

2011-07-05T20:23:00.005-04:00

Workout today consisted of: Level 3 of Shred and Level 1 of Biggest Loser Bootcamp. Seriously, after Level 3 of the Shred, Level 1 of Bootcamp is challenging since I'm still trying to see straight and not vomit.

This weekend was a blast in a glass, literally! I've had strawberry margaritas and wine and beer in my system this weekend. Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Nick and I either BBQ'd ourselves or went to a BBQ with friends.

The nugget

The hubbinator lookin fiiiine with a beer in his hand

Please ignore the gnarly foot next to the childs face

A little friendly Wii competition

Twas fab! Oh and I FINALLY learned how to cook corn. Which I pretty funny cause you just boil the water, put the corn in the water, turn the heat off, and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Here I thought it was pretty difficult. Im blonde - 'nuff said

Happy Birthday, America!

2011-07-04T15:49:00.000-04:00

Clear Skin? Yes Please!

2011-07-02T23:30:00.002-04:00

Ok girls, I am only telling you about this giveaway cause it gets me more entries. That and Miss Shasta Anne is amazingly gorgeous. But sursly, I am wanting to win this giveaway, but I'm sharing the news that Shasta Anne is having an uh-mazing giveaway. Click here to check it out if you want to be entered to win one of these bad boys

Celeb Mumbo Jumbo

2011-07-01T19:44:00.009-04:00

So it's Friday. Its time to talk about our favorite topic, some celebs!

It's official - Maria Shriver has filed for divorce. SHOCKER! I mean is this REALLY shocking to anyone? It's all over the headlines that she just filed the divorce papers and people are acting shocked by it. Didn't we see this coming? It's not like they were still together.

Oh and total side note, does Auh-nolds love child not look like a mini version of him back in the day? Seriously sorta creepy.

Can you imagine your housekeeper brings her kid to work with her and every time he runs by you, you think "God, that looks an awful like my husband...hmmm....."

Shia Labeouf has come out as saying he hooked up with his co-star Megan "I have toes for thumbs" Fox. His explanation is when your working that close with someone for 6 months, things happen. His new costar Rosie Huntington-Whiteley obviously didn't have that problem. She has THIS hunk of man meat to keep her warm at night #1.

And also, have you girls seen Shia? Sorry for those with Shia Fever, but I remember him from my Disney channel fav "Even Stevens" and I still think he is just as obnoxious as he was back then.

And now...

Oh and watch this video of Miss. Huntington-Whiteley with my girl Chelsea Handler, she's actually pretty funny. Sorry Shia, you just aren't her type. So quit trying to act your irresistible. Not every girl looks at you like Selena Gomez does.

Okay lovelies, now I will probably lose a follower or two, but here me out: Pippa Middleton. Okay, the girl is CUTE. CUTE/pretty at best. Is she DROP DEAD GORGEOUS in my opinion? No. She is this tiny little petite thing. Which I classify as "Cute". This is all my opinion of course, but seriously, I am so over headlines talking about how "stunning" Pippa is. I just don't get it. She is a pretty girl, but when she wears jeans and a cute blouse, headlines go crazy about how amazing she always looks. Sure she always looks put together (who wouldn't if your sister just married the future King and your a paparazzi target?)

Thoughtless Thursday

2011-06-30T17:54:00.002-04:00

Cause Im a Maniac...MAAAANIAC

2011-06-30T12:13:00.003-04:00

So I am on a roll lovelies! I have worked out everyday this week. I mean hard workouts (At least to moi).

Sunday - 2.73 mile run - Sprint for 60 seconds, walk for 60 seconds, sprint for 60 seconds, walk for 60 seconds, etc.

Monday- Shred & Biggest Loser Bootcamp

Tuesday - Shred & Biggest Loser Bootcamp

Wednesday - Shred Level 3

Thursday - Shred Level 3 & Bootcamp

I also downloaded myfitnesspal App on my iphone. I've heard so many great things about this app for tracking calories and calories burned and so far, it's bomb.com! Super easy and a great eye opener. I need to work on upping my calories. I don't want to send my body in starvation mode.

Still packing (Insert barf sound effect here) this week. Today Im heading to the paint store with my mom to look at paint swatches and get some quotes. I believe next week we get the keys and get to start moving in. Then let the fun begin!!

Modifications

2011-06-28T22:10:00.003-04:00

Workout today - 30 Day Shred Level 3

So ladies. I must confess. I have been making this Taco Bake recipe I found on Kraftrecipes.com for a couple weeks now. I said "couple weeks" because it's a hit in the California Dreamin Casa. It's amazing. 'Nuff said.

what you need

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

1 lb. ground beef - I modified this with EXTRA LEAN GROUND TURKEY

1 pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Taco Seasoning Mix - I MODIFIED THIS WITH LOW SODIUM TACO SEASONING

3/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream - I MODIFIED THIS WITH NON FAT PLAIN GREEK YOGURT

1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided - I MODIFIED USING LOW FAT & I ONLY USE ABOUT 3/4 CUP OF CHEESE

1 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa

How to make it

HEAT oven to 400°F.

PREPARE Dinner as directed on package. While Macaroni is cooking, cook meat with taco seasoning as directed on package.

STIR sour cream into prepared Dinner; spoon half the Dinner mixture into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with layers of meat mixture, 1 cup shredded cheese and remaining Dinner mixture; cover.

BAKE 15 min.; top with salsa and remaining shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

I'm telling you girls, TRY IT! Your man will be VERY happy. Pair it with a salad, and VOILA! You got a good healthy(ish) meal!

Today I met a couple of mommies in my mommy group and had some lunch and went to see Bad Teacher with Cameron Diaz.

Of course those are margaritas at noon. It was "Mommies Day Out". Time to celebrate

So my beef with Miss Diaz - I think she is a horrible actress. GASP! I know, I know, she makes some good chick flicks, but honestly the only movie I liked with her in it is The Sweetest Thing. Plus her appearance bugs me. I don't think she is this sexy little vixen that men say she is. Hubbs agrees with me on this one. It was a cute movie though. Some funny parts, but mostly the funny parts you can also see on the previews. I'd give it a 6/10. Personally, I don't recommend paying $10 a ticket to see it - wait till it's released on DVD. Unless your a die hard Cameron Diaz fan.

They see me rollin...

2011-06-27T15:42:00.004-04:00

Workout Today - 30 day Shred & Biggest Loser Boot camp. Not having a gym sorta sucks, but I make it work.

My Monday has consisted of driving around Safeway's and Winco trying to find empty boxes. For some reason or other, I haven't found any but 2. TWO! When we moved from CA to NC, I got ALL my moving boxes from behind grocery stores. So I called it good after 2 and took my defeated butt home to use the two I had.

After having a photo shoot and a walk with T Money,

"And dis is meye serweus face"

"ha ha! Only kidding mama"

I headed back to la casa to clean. Speaking of "la casa", I cant stop driving by our soon to be house. Even though, I can't really see it from the road, I like to pretend I'm going home. This week I really need to get on he whole picking out the paint colors. That's the very first thing we're doing and if we are moving in in about 1.5 weeks, I need to put the pedle to the metal. In our bedroom right now we have 1 red wall that our bed is against, so I plan on doing the same in our new house.

Please excuse the unmade bed at 1:20 in the afternoon

I am also wanting to get a soft mocha color for Troy's room, and depending on the condition of the rest of the house ( I just can't remember the paint right now), I might get something similar for the rest of the house.

Hope ya'll are having a great day!

My infant is smarter than your honor student

Day of Rest? I Don't Think So!

2011-06-26T14:08:00.003-04:00

Happy Sunday ladies! Started my day off with a pretty easy peasy 2.73 mile run according to Runkeeper app. I was surprised it was so easy since I am finishing up this cold (HALLELUJAH!) and I hadn't worked out all week. I was able to keep a steady running pace throughout the whole thing and only stopped to tie my shoes twice. I'm glad I went out and hit the pavement early before it got too hot. It's supposed to be 91 today. Not as bad as the 106 we had last week, so I'll take 91 with no problem. With grocery shopping out of the way (also done this morning), Nick, Troy and I will be heading up the hill to my parentals house for a BBQ before my sister leaves to North Carolina tonight. So pool/tan time for moi is in the cards, maybe some of this as well?

Who knows though. I drank last night with the girlies at dinner, and I'm really trying to cut calories where I can. So it may just be some mouth watering H20 for me today.

The dinner last night was SO much fun. Seriously, there is never a dull moment with those girls. We bounce from topic to topic and talk about the most random things, which is my kinda party. We've actually planned a old fashioned slumber party for next month like we used to do back in the days. I'm talking sleeping bags on the living room floor, 90's movies, pizza, adult beverages (of course that's not what we had back in the day, but we're of age now thanks very much).

Off to enjoy the sun, have a great Sunday!!

TGIF

2011-06-24T10:18:00.005-04:00

Hey ladies! Yeah, soooooo I'm still working the sexy frog voice with my cold. This friggin sucks! I want to workout, I want to feel good, I want to breathe through my nose. Ya know, the basic things in life. So I have been laying low and jacking myself up with Zicam and DayQuil. Oh and I've totally taken full advantage of this cold to eat soup & crap. Seriously, Nick brought me home 2 macadamia cookies from work (One of those babies was polished off as a pre breakfast appetizer with my coffee), and I had spaghetti (with white pasta...I know, the horror!) *I NEVER EAT WHITE PASTA. YA KNOW, THE WHOLE GOING TO WHOLE WHEAT CAUSE IT'S HEALTHIER, DEAL* So I really need to knock all that off.
So guess who is 5 months old today? Obviously I am talking about this little gangsta'

I feel like such a grown up. I have grown up things going on this weekend. Nick and I will be signing some MORE disclosures and forms for our new house (EEK!), then a trip to Home Depot to look at what else? Home stuff - new ceiling fans, maybe some rugs, looking at a new front door, that sorta stuff. Then later Saturday night I will be meeting these lovely girls for some dinner and adult beverages.

These ladies and I grew up together. From Elementary all through High School and we try to get together every other month or so.
Have a great Friday and weekend ladies! I hope to report I'm over my stupid cold come Monday

Oh Man!

2011-06-22T19:47:00.002-04:00

So for some reason or other I have a cold. It started as a sore throat for the past 2 days, but now Im just feeling blah and I can't stop blowing my nose. But since ya'll don't wanna see a picture of moi with toilet paper up my nose, here is something a little more delish
Leo al la Titanic days

Please Pray for Her

2011-06-22T11:41:00.003-04:00

I am taking this from Miss Life in the Fulmer Lane. This breaks my heart as a mom, I cannot even begin to imagine this feeling. Please visit the blog and pray for this baby girl...

http://ambernicole11.blogspot.com/2011/06/prayer.html

Bachelorette Stuff

2011-06-21T12:02:00.002-04:00

Okay lets talk Bachelotette - Ashley is STUPID. Honestly, I don't like her at all and this episode just sent it home for me how stupid she really is. So, they are all in Thailand. Ashley had a group date with a bunch of the guys doing Muay Tai. She thought it'd be a "bonding experience" and "fun". Okay Ashley, do you know ANYTHING about guys? Put them in the ring and they are competitive. Especially when there is a chick in front of them that they are trying to impress. THey aren't going to do little love taps. They are going to go for HUGE blows! Long story short - one of the guys, Ames, had NEVER been in a fight in his life. So he got worked. Oh and a concussion. Poor guy could barely focus once he got out of the hospital.

Oh and if I hear Ashley cry about Bentley 1 more time? I will FREAAAAAAAK. Get over him girl!

Weekend Recap

2011-06-20T09:00:00.001-04:00

Workout: 30 minute run outside (1 minute sprint, 1 minute walk, 1 minute sprint, 1 minute walk, etc.) & Shred Level 2

So now that we've got that out of the way, how was your weekend?! I hope everyone had a FAB Fathers Day. I got to spend it with these 3 gents

Troy and Nick way back in the day

My dad and the best grandpa, holding his 1st and only grandson who was just an hour old at the time

After my morning run, I made Nick bfast, we went for a walk, and literally just layed around all day. Such a lazy day, but those are the best right? For din din we met the fam for some wings and burgers (salad for moi) at Buffalo Wild Wings. Sorta disappointed with the salad and service last night tho. Maybe I just wasn't feeling the salad and should have gone for something I REALLY wanted

But then I'd have to pull a Pippa Middleton and run 20 miles and bike 30

Lets Discuss, Shall We?

2011-06-17T19:45:00.002-04:00

Okay girls, WTF is up with Kristen Cavallari? She just put out an interview complaining it was hard after she gained weight on The Hills. I mean, seriously Kristen - SHUT the frick up! You gained weight when you were on The Hills? Really, you looked fat in your bikini? I must have missed these pictures where she looked fat.
Was it this picture?

OOOOO or is this the one you were talking about?

Oh I found it, here is the fatty of all fat pictures

Sorry for the rant ladies, but it's kinda silly to me that these obviously GORGEOUS girls and in pretty bangin shape that my husband can only DREAM of me being, complain ***side note - just kidding on that last part - Nickmeister is quite pleased with ma' boda'y :) ***

Thoughtless Thursday

2011-06-16T23:12:00.006-04:00

Linking up with Mrs. Life in the Fulmer Lane for Thoughtless Thursdays! It's Fair Time folks!

MMMM snow cone

"Mommee give me da snowcown"

"Hehe, you totuhwee gave it to me"

"I'm gonna be up all night,hehe"

Summer is finally here lovelies!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-06-14T20:16:00.005-04:00

Well Crap...

2011-06-14T19:57:00.004-04:00

So today was the first time and last time I took Troy to the gym. It wasn't their fault, but come to find out they will charge me a FULL MEMBERSHIP just to bring my infant. What.the.EFF?! And since my hubbs works during the day, there really isn't anyone close by who can watch Troy while I run to the gym. Since we are most likely (still in escrow and don't wanna be counting chickens before they hatch) getting a house up the hill, I'm going to be going to a gym closer to home. So, I will be canceling my fancy shmancy gym membership at the end of the month and sticking to working out at home and running outside. One of the things that sucks is since it's getting so warm, I will be sweating a gallon a minute. So I'm going to have to reevaluate my workouts, but basically what Im going to be doing for awhile is the Shred and run about 3 miles my normal workout days.

In other Troy news, we have broken the needing the swaddle dealio. Boy was getting too big for it & he also has been rolling over and it made me nervous knowing he could roll over and if his arms weren't free, it just wouldn't be good.

Have a great evening ladies, I'm off to make some of this Taco Bake recipe

Weekend Review

2011-06-13T10:23:00.006-04:00

Hey girls! So I've been a busy busy bee for sure which explains the lack of posts. So lets start with the house- We are currently in escrow on a house we LOVE and it couldn't be more perfect, so we've been trying hard not to get our hopes up until closing day :) It's been a lot of back and forth with our lender and underwriters and our realtor and the seller. But things are coming along, and if all goes well, by the end of this month, we should be homeowners, EEK! So excited. Tell me this garden isn't adorable?! My mamacita will have to show me how to do roses- I have NEVER gardened, but have always wanted a little garden

This weekend was my dear friend Lisa's wedding. I left Troy with Nick and got plenty of text pics of my little man being what he is good at being - ADORABLE! I missed them both so much. Call me lame, but I don't like being away from my hubbs for more than a night. It was so much fun being with just girls for the weekend though. I saw 2 of my really good friends that Lisa and I grew up with and crashed with them in their hotel room on Saturday night after the wedding. So much fun!

The Bride and I

She's gettin gorgeous

Me, Shannon, Lisa (the bride) and Lisa B.

3 of the 7 beautiful Bridesmaids: Emily, Becky (my twin), and I

Kristen, me, and Becky

All the bridesmaids and the bride poppin' a squat

I think I did a major number on my liver this weekend, so I will be skipping the adult beverages for oh say, a week or two. And I will be back at the gym :) I'm testing out the little daycare there while I workout.

Bachelorette BS

2011-06-07T11:20:00.005-04:00

So lets discuss Mr. Bentley from the Bachelorette, shall we? What the heck is up with this dude?! All his smug comments on how he was never attracted to Ashley and how he was hoping it was going to be "the breaktaking Emily". All I have to say is thank God Emily wasn't the Bachelorette because if he was the douche he's being now to my St. Emily, I would really be upset.

So yeah, he told Ashley he's leaving and he left. He was PLAYING her! And she fell for it! I'm sorry, but this is showing that girls are so easy to play....okay, okay, sometimes we ARE puddy in guys hands, but this McDouchster was ridiclous. He was constantly teling the camera how he doesn't care about Ashley. Oh and the kicker? How he says at the end that he's gonna make Ashley cry, but he hopes his hair looks okay.

And whats up with him telling Ashley it was all his daughter that made him want to come home, when he told the cameras it has NOTHING to do with him missing his daughter. I can't wait till the reunion when we get to hear what Ashley says. OMG, and what the heck was up with the hornball hugging Ashley and saying they were in a perfect position to " start something"?! EWWWWW what a slime ball. Ugh, I want to get in the octagon with this mo fo.
On a side note - St. Emily is on the market again. Her and Bachelor Brad are dunzo. From what I hear, he had a MAYJA anger issue and it made her hesitant to move to Texas. I want HER to be on the next Bachelorette.

On another side note - I am really digging JP. He seems the most genuine and Im happy he got some one on one time with her

Motivation Monday

2011-06-06T00:45:00.005-04:00

Okay, so...

2011-06-05T18:31:00.005-04:00

So last weeks workout updates

So let me 'splain... As you've read, T Money had shots on Wednesday, which left him a cranky/sick boy the rest of the week. I was way too exhausted to get to the gym after waking up every 2 hours every night, so I met with my p/t, Miss Jill, and called it good. I did level 2 each time which is where I feel comfortable enough to do the moves effectively and with proper form and still be challenged.

This week the workout plane is the same as last (sans Shred). On Thursday, I am actually hitting the gym with my BFF Jenni

We are going to be doing some Zumba and shakin what our mommas gave us. Haven't tried the craze known as Zumba? Try it!

So that will be my cardio for Thursday. Besides Monday, it's supposed to be gorgeous out (FINALLY! All we've had is rain), so I'm planning on an outdoor run for Tuesday. And guess what?! I am going to be signing up for a 8 mile run for the end of August, EEEK! I'm pretty nervous. That's the longest distance I've done in an event. The furthest I've ran in an event thus far is 6.2 miles! So I will be needing to train for this little 8 miler ASAP!
Thank you girls so much for the support with Troy. He is doing MUCH better and the doc said he is absolutely 110% a-ok. Just a more extreme reaction to the shots than last time.

Test

2011-06-03T22:31:00.004-04:00

In life we go through many tests - math tests, driver liscence test, testing of patience, test of faith, testing of limits... I feel like lately I have been put through a ringer of tests. My sweet boy is THE test and God is the test giver.

I pray for patience, and in a way I believe God puts me situations that I will have to gain patience...I will have to LEARN patience. I have never been a patient person. I want what I want and I want it at that moment. I didn't want to have to be patient with someone elses' needs. I was never someone who could be patient when there was a screaming baby on a plane - I wanted the mom to shsh that child up ASAP. Well, the tables have turned, and I have more patience for that screaming baby and mother. I have sympathy and understanding. For the past week, it's either a great day with Troy, or he's an absolute mess. The shots have amplified it. He was not this bad with his 2 month shots. Today was a horrible day. Absolutely terrible. Every time I tried to give him his bottle, he's push it out with his tongue as if I was trying to posion him. He didn't want to lay down, he didn't want to sit, didn't want to stand (assisted of course), he didn't want to play, he didn't want to NAP and if he did nap (the 2 times he did...) it was for 15 minutes and after 45 minutes of bloody murder screaming. He's been pooping regualary, so that isn't an issue, he isn't running a fever, so that it isn't an issue...but he is waking up around midnight every night for the past couple of days and will continue to wake up every 2 hours until it's time to get up for the day. Patience is a virtue, this too shall pass, and all those other good things are being repeated CONSTANTLY in my mind. I love my little man dearly, mama just wants some normalcy again.

Moving on to my next "test". Test of faith. When someone insults you as a human being over and over again, you want nothing more than to either, A) KICK THEIR ASS to a bloody pulp, B) Confront them and scream obscenities and THEN continue with option A, or C). Put their name on blast on Facebook. BUT, before you have to do any of these things, you have to do the adult thing and think of consequences. You have to have FAITH that they will get theres...and if your a religious person, believe that one day they will have to stand in front of God and answer to every evil sinful word and action they have said/committed. My faith is being tested. Without going into too much of the details, there is an EX family member that continues to hurt and insult every single person in my immediate family - my hubbs and I included. I don't have the PATIENCE for people like this. I was/am not the person to turn the other cheek. I want to sock them in their cheek. But I have to TRUST that all will be right in the end. I have to have FAITH that the judge of all judges, will hold this person accountable for their actions and anything you could do, can't come close.

Yup, a "Deep" post, but I had to vent. The end...

SHOTS CAN SUCK IT

2011-06-02T17:27:00.002-04:00

Seriously ya'll, my poor little dude is hating those shots. Last night after he woke up from his last nap of the day, he was feeling warm, but I chalked it up to him just having blankets on him and a fleece onesie (it was raining and cold here yesterday). So I gave him his bath in a lukewarm water just in case he was spiking a fever. Well that's when it started. My normal fishy baby that loves the water started freaking out 5 minutes in. Almost as if he was in pain. It broke my heart, so I scooped him outta the tub, wrapped him in a towel and just rocked him. He didn't want his bottle or his binky. He was still feeling warm so I took his temp. Twice, just to be sure. 1st time it was 100.2 and then second time was 100.9. So he had spiked a bit of a fever, but its to be expected (I called the pediatrician and he confirmed it was fine). He was up all night (every 2 flippin hours) just being fussy. I felt so bad and I just held him and calmed him down every time he'd wake up, and he'd be fine. Twice he was hungry, but I think he ate one of those times out of comfort.

Today he isn't as feverish, but he is still fussy and just not feeling well. Can I tell you I HATE shots. I believe it's a necessity to keep him protected, but the after effects? Blah! On top of that, I think the boy is still a bit backed up if ya know what I mean. He grunts and grunts and his tummy tightens like he is trying to poop, but nothing happens. So I'm going to switch his formula and see if it helps.

Keep T Money in your thoughts please. No one likes to be feeling blah.

It's Pouring!

2011-06-01T20:03:00.002-04:00

...and it's June 1st! Ummm, hello? What is wrong with this picture, Mother Nature. Global Warming my foot!

Never in a milion years would I ever think I'd be excited about poop. Troy hadn't pooped in 2 days and he'd be grunting and his tummy was so tight all 2 days. Then 12:01pm hit...and so did the blowouts. Hallelujah, the boy is pooping!! Im sure his tummy feels so much better, cause I know I am thrilled! Today he had his 4 month doctor appointment. My boy is growing like a linebacker. His stats:

15lbs and 14 ounces - 75th% range for weight
26 1/4 for height - 90% for height
17 1/2 inches for head circumference - 80% range

And of course he had his shots...broke my heart!

This was PRE shots. Trust, his face was not like that when we left.

Get it gurrrl

2011-05-31T15:16:00.003-04:00

Hello lovelies. Things are crackin down in Karli's workout world. I means business when I've gone out of my way to buy new calendar inserts (and fun colored sharpies) to write out my workouts

I am feeling yesterday's upper body routine that I found at bodybuilding.com. Today Im going to my parents house to run with my sister on this killer running trail that just so happens to go by my new house (HOPEFULLY! We find out tomorrow). So that'll be cardio. I am sticking to it girls. This plan will take me till the middle of August and then I'll switch up my plan. Its a 5 days a week sorta deal and IMO focused. More than ever I'd say. I am read for pre baby Karli. I have some more toning to do, and I still have about 10lbs I'd like to lose. So I'll keep ya'll updated on that. Ms. Kourtney Kardashian has had numerous spreads in magazines that if she can get back to pre baby shape, anyone can.

{Amazing, 'nough said.}

Don't all celebs say that? I seem to remember Kendra said that same thing. Love Kendra btw, even though her laugh can be pretty darn annoying.

Whats all your summer plans to get ready for swimsuit season 2011?

4 Months

2011-05-28T23:34:00.005-04:00

Okay, so I'm about a week late. A lot has been going on with trying to play catch up coming back from vaca and then we have been looking at houses and tomorrow we are putting an offer on another little beauty & if we land it, I'll tell ya'll allll about it. But I can't skip over Mr. T Money's 4 month shout out.

* Is talking like crazy and blowing spit bubbles. Must be related to a Saint Bernard, cause seriously girls, it's cray-zay how much he drools

* Is in LUUURVE with his hands. They are always in his mouth, sometimes both at once. Sometimes causing his gag reflex to kick in

* Plays with toys. He is showing interest in toys finally, hallelujah! I've always looked forward to when he'd sit there with a toy and keep busy while I can do somethin right quick (ie, vacuum, put away dishes, take a shower, catch up on The Real World...)

* Smiles at pretty much anyone who says hello to him. He is a happy little baby. Then he'll usually blow his bubbles followed by a little squeak or two.

* Is in size 3 diapers and 6 month clothes. He can wear 3-6, but just 3 is out of the question. Even 3-6 is getting tight

* Is still waking up once a night, but is down from 6:30/7pm - 7/8AM. Takes about 3-4 45 minute naps a day

* He is sooooo close to rolling over from his back to tummy. He just needs to tuck his shoulder under himself and he'd be good to go

* Tried his first bite of rice cereal - didn't know what to make of it. Swallowed maybe 2 spoonfuls haha.

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My Sweet Boy,

Everyday I look at you and swear you've grown overnight. One of my favorite times is getting you out of your crib in the morning and seeing you smile up at me. Daddy loves to sneak up on you and say, "RA!" and you jump, but then him and you laugh together. You are really too big for your Miracle Swaddle Blanket, but you sleep so much better with it, and I think having your arms confined to your sides, comfort you enough to fall asleep. You kick your legs a mile a minute, and I swear that all those miles I ran while pregnant gave you the itch to run one day. Mommy would love a running partner since Daddy doesn't seem to like it all that much. You get so excited with your rattle - your eyes get huge, your mouth goes in an "O" shape and your legs start to kick as if your trying to run after it. You are definitely a determined child and you want to crawl, walk, talk, run a country, all on your own. You don't realize your only a 4 month old little boy, and I think that sometimes frustrates you. You'll try and try to crawl, and you grunt and when you don't seem to move anywhere, you give the cue to mama to pick you up. One day you will run. You will run after bugs, chase after dogs, and roll on the ground until you have dirt all over yourself. And one day, you will be a lazy teenager and just want to lay flat on your face and pretend you can't get up, and I will nag at you to get up and clean your room.

You went on your 1st ever plane ride/trip to Mexico, and trust me, there will be many more. People in Mexico LOVED you. Even little kids would stop in the streets just to pinch your cheeks or look at you with adoring eyes. Daddy got a little protective and towards the end of the trip, closed the strollers umbrella so people couldn't have access to you. You were great on the plane rides and I was so thankful. Our next trip will be to Denver when you are 11 months, so Im praying you are just as good :)

We are getting so many laughs watching you discover different toys, watching your reaction when you tasted your first spoonful of rice cereal, and watching you interact with everyone. You are such a joy in our lives and we can't wait to continue to watch you grow. I can't imagine what things will change in the following month!

Love always,
Mommy and Daddy

Rollin Flintstones Style

2011-05-27T20:25:00.001-04:00

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