Saturday, December 11, 2010

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"








Thomas had his first performance last night at school. He played the roll of the father in "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever". He was so excited and nervous at the same time! They worked so hard and spent long hours preparing for this performance. All of the hard work sure did pay off and I enjoyed every second of it!!!! Thomas, along with the rest of the cast did an amazing job...really amazing! Thomas has a great passion for theater and it sure did show last night! He was really nervous...but as soon as he stepped on stage you couldn't even tell. I look forward to watching Thomas grow in his acting.....he is awesome! Here are a few shots after the play...and a clip from the performance:-)









Thursday, December 9, 2010

Christmas is almost here!!


This will be our first winter in our new house. It's weird to still have to take care of pool when no one is using it:-) We decided to put what lights we had on the house and not go all out and buy new stuff. We really didn't think we would have enough since this house is bigger then the one we use to live in....but they turned out beautiful! Things like this is what makes a home a home:-) Joel did such a great job on the house! I really hope we get some snow this winter!! We don't usually get a lot here in Texas...but you never know! Last year we had record levels of snow:-)

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Weekly Goals 12-6-10

A guy I work with is helping me put together a work out routine that will work for me:-) We talk about health stuff all the time...and he has helped me learn a lot about food and exercising. I am eager to try some of his ideas and see how they work. I am going to start the workout plan that he suggested tomorrow and see how I like it!! The hardest part for me...like most of us I believe...is staying motivated. So, I asked my co-worker to stay on me....bug me about it all the time!!!! My only goal this week will be to complete this workout program fully...and eat well. Of course I also have TONS of stuff to do this week....but those aren't goals...just life:-) Fingers crossed!! I am keeping a spreadsheet of my progress...and will post it weekly!!!

Weekly Goal Results 11-29-10

1. Workout 4 times this week...Yoga, P90X or walking:-) - Almost...but not quite:-(
2. Drink LOTS of water - YES!!!
3. Get at least 8 hours of sleep EVERY night! - YES!
4. Portion control - bigger portions of HEALTHY and smaller portions of BAD - Did really well this week:-)
5. EDIT EDIT EDIT!!! - I have been an editing fool!
6. Christmas Decorations!! - Almost done!
7. NO EATING OUT!!! No exceptions...it's HORRIBLE for you! - NOT ONCE!!!
8. NO extra spending...save money:-) - None...we are on track this week!
9. Take vitamins DAILY!! - I forgot a few times:-(
10. Prayer Box - Haven't started on it...but hope to this week!

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Something Blue - Emily Giffin

Ok...so a friend of mine gave me this book a trillion years ago and I am just now getting around to reading it. I started it a while back....but then put it down and never picked it back up. I have since started reading it again and am really enjoying it!

It's just the type of book I need right now....a little drama...romance....and what seems to be a great story so far! Below is the synopsis.....I will let you know what I think of it once I finish:-)



Synopsis
From the New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin comes a novel that shows how someone with a "perfect life" can lose it all—and then find everything.
"Warm and engaging; readers will find themselves cheering for Darcy as she proves people can change in this captivating tale." -Booklist (starred review)
Darcy Rhone thought she had it all figured out: the more beautiful the girl, the more charmed her life. Never mind substance. Never mind playing by the rules. Never mind karma.
But Darcy's neat, perfect world turns upside down when her best friend, Rachel White, the plain-Jane "good girl," steals her fiancĂ©, while Darcy finds herself completely alone for the first time in her life…with a baby on the way.
Darcy tries to recover, fleeing to her childhood friend living in London and resorting to her tried-and-true methods for getting what she wants. But as she attempts to recreate her glamorous life on a new continent, Darcy finds that her rules no longer apply. It is only then that Darcy can begin her journey toward self-awareness, forgiveness, and motherhood.
Something Blue is a novel about one woman's surprising discoveries about the true meaning of friendship, love, and happily-ever-after. It's a novel for anyone who has ever, even secretly, wondered if the last thing you want is really the one thing you need.

Power Thought for the Day

I see clearly
I willingly forgive, I breathe love into my vision, and I see with compassion and understanding. My clear insight is reflected in my outer sight.

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Isn't this the truth!! There is no better way to live! Live it through love:-)

Weekly Goals 11-29-10

Ok, Thanksgiving is OVER...time to whip myself back into a routine...until Christmas anyway...lol! I had a beautiful Thanksgiving with wonderful family and friends:-) I hope you all did as well! These are the goals I have set for myself this week. I CAN DO THIS!!! You can even surpass these goals this week and do MORE!!!

1. Workout 4 times this week...Yoga, P90X or walking:-)
2. Drink LOTS of water
3. Get at least 8 hours of sleep EVERY night!
4. Portion control - bigger portions of HEALTHY and smaller portions of BAD
5. EDIT EDIT EDIT!!!
6. Christmas Decorations!!
7. NO EATING OUT!!! No exceptions...it's HORRIBLE for you!
8. NO extra spending...save money:-)
9. Take vitamins DAILY!!
10. Prayer Box