I thought I would share some photos of Easter's past.
Here I am when I was about 6 with my mom and little brother on Easter morning.
And...because everyone needs a crazy Easter bunny picture.....here is one of me when I was 3. Hahaha!!
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter from our family to yours. We are off to church and then we are hosting brunch! I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Happy Easter!
Friday, March 29, 2013
Is It Possible.....?
First off, HAPPY FRIDAY!!!
One of the perks of being a teacher if having this holiday off. I am working a shift for Junior League this morning and making cupcakes in the afternoon. I've also got a house to clean since we are having the family over for Easter brunch on Sunday. Now on to what I really want to talk about today...running!
I have always asked myself if I could ever be a runner. The answer has always been "no". Walker, yes, but a runner....no way! I have tried many time since I was in middle school and it has always been really hard for me. Enter Fleet Feet and the motivation from a my cousin, Meredith.
Fleet Feet has a 5K training program that I am currently participating in. Now, I have run/walked several 5K's in the last year, (and even did a 1/2 marathon with I was 7 months pregnant!) but the goal is to either run the whole thing without stopping or run most of it with little walk breaks built in. I'm not going to lie, I was super nervous to do this program. It was out of my comfort zone and I felt like I was totally putting myself out there. But...when you want something, sometimes you have to do that.
The training is on Monday and Thursday nights. We started out easy (a little too easy)....run 1 minute, walk 4 minutes. That was way too easy so the next week the trainer made it harder. It has gotten a little harder each time. Last night we met at Shelby Farms and did a "run 2 minutes/walk 2 minutes" for 2.5 miles. It was tough and there were several hills but everyone in the group did it!! It's an amazing feeling when you complete your run. I know its only going to get better. Joe and I are already scoping out the Spring/Summer 5K's and choosing the ones that we want to do.
There is a "M Town Race Series" that we are doing that includes the following:
Zoom thru the Zoo ~ May 23, 2013
Harbortown 5k ~ June 7, 2013
Gibson Guitar 5k ~ June 15, 2013
Stars and Stripes 5k ~ July 3, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Finish The Sentence
I am linking up with Holly today :) She is hilarious...check out her blog!
1. If calories didn't count, I would eat... my weight in chocolate and chips....sweet and salty....yumm!
2. On my Prom night.... I was hoping to get asked out by my crush...but he asked someone else. Boo-hiss! I was forced to ask someone else from a different school and we ended up dating for a few months after. We went to prom and I'm pretty sure we ended up at Krystals (the hamburger place).
3. When I go to the store, I always buy... fruit, granola bars, and chips.
4. Family functions typically... lots of good food and then everyone napping on the couch.
5. I think my blog readers... awesome!! I wish I knew more of you in real life!
6. I'd much rather be.... On a beach somewhere with a fruity drink, fried shrimp and hushpuppies!
7. I have an obsession with.... Target!
8. My work friends.... and I need to see each other outside of school more often.
9. When I created my Facebook account.... I argued with my brother that Myspace was sooo much better....shows what I know!
10. My least favorite word is... tabernacle....I dont know why....I just hate it! It makes my skin crawl...
11. I really don't remember.... when my mom was sick/was dying...I think I somehow blocked it out of my head.
12. Justin Bieber.... needs to stop while he is ahead....pull up your pants!
Meal Plan Monday
This is really yummy and I have made it several times. I like to add broccoli to mine. The secret is to cook the rice that morning so that it has time to get really cold.
Monday:
Leftovers
Leftovers
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Leftovers
Friday:
Dinner with Friends
Dinner with Friends
Saturday:
Leftovers or Pizza
Leftovers or Pizza
Monday, March 25, 2013
HUGE Group Piperlime Giveaway!!!
Today I present to you my first big giveaway!
Along with 13 other fashion/lifestyle bloggers, I'm hosting a giveaway for a $200 Piperlime gift card!
And the bonus: It is also valid at Gap, Old Navy, Athleta, and Banana Republic (in-store or online)! So, whether you want to splurge on a designer item at Piperlime, jump on the colored skimmer trend at Gap, stock up on inexpensive basics at Old Navy, prep for summer with a new swimsuit from Athleta, or revamp your professional wardrobe at Banana Republic... You're gonna want a chance to win this bad boy!
Colleen @ Parties and Cardis | Bekah @ Matters of Merrymaking | Laura @ Walking In Memphis In High Heels
To enter, use the Rafflecopter tool below. Giveaway will run until 11:59 p.m. CST on Sunday, March 31, 2013.
The winner will be announced here and notified by email.
Good luck!
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Movie Review: Dark Skies
Last weekend Joe and I had a date night. We started off with dinner at Las Delicias...yum! After dinner we went to see a movie that we were super excited about: Dark Skies. It was super spooky and different from the typical alien movie. I really liked it. If you are into supernatural stuff, check it out.
Making an Easter Basket for Your Little One
Easter will be here soon and I cannot wait to see Sally with some bunny ears on. Last year she was so fricking cute!
I posted last year some cute ideas for infants and this year I am focusing on basket ideas for toddlers/kids. What can I say....my baby is growing up!!
Let's talk baskets. Last year I got the cutest bucket off Etsy for Sally. You can find it here.
I filled it with all sorts of non-edible goodies. Read that post here if you need ideas for the newborn babies.
I filled it with all sorts of non-edible goodies. Read that post here if you need ideas for the newborn babies.
If you want something a little more traditional, Pottery Barn has some adorable ones that can be monogrammed.
Here is a list of ideas for your little ones basket:
Here is a list of ideas for your little ones basket:
1. bubbles
2. bath crayons
3. board books
4. puzzle
5. crayola crayons (there are some great ones out there for little hands!)
6. bath toys
7. squeezy pouch foods
8. gummy snacks
9. goldfish or bunny cheese crackers
10. match box cars
11. socks
12. slinky
13. stuffed bunny
14. coloring book
15. bouncy balls (Sally loves the big ones they have at Target)
16. sunglasses
17. finger paint
18. socks
19. pajamas
20. sippy cup
21. cute plate
22. tooth brush
23. play-doh
24. dvd
25. hat
26. swimsuit
27. abc magnets
28. bunny ears
29. color changing bath tablets
30. play phone
31. stickers
32. practice spoon/fork
33. puffs
34. baby doll
35. toy shovel/pail
36. pinwheel
37. cd of kids music
38. sidewalk chalk
39. hair bows
40. sand toys
41. sunblock
42. little people
43. favorite snack (put in an easter egg)
44. coloring books
44. paint set
45. dress up clothes
46. juice box
47. blocks
48. puppet/finger puppets
49. bubble bath
50. chap stick
I also added a personalized sippy cup that I got from Zulily, a fruit squeezy pouch and some bubbles. What can I say? This girl LOVES some bubbles!
I am linking up with {the good life blog} for the Easter Basket Blog Hop!
Here is what I put in Sally's basket:
Cute Plastic Eggs from Target
{I couldn't resist them...a fox egg? SeriouslY? How cute!!}
Inside the eggs? Some baby friendly snacks including:
Sunday Social
4. What is your favorite outdoor activity?
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