Trying to catch up..

Oh it's been far too long.  I have been such a terrible blogger lately.  Like, really really lately.

I cannot believe that in less than a week, summer will be over!  (Well, the "school year summer".) We register the kids tomorrow and find out who their teachers will be!!  Ever will be starting school this year too! I am so happy and excited and scared and nervous.. all rolled into one.  I know she'll do well though and will enjoy it. 3K means my baby is growing up way too fast! I'm still (not very) patiently waiting on the letter that tells us when her orientation is.  Our weekends will be filled with school lunch shopping again and cleaning frenzy Sundays! As much as I don't want it to start getting dark early, I can't wait for the school year to kind of put us back on track... Schedules, homework, snacks, family time, etc. Plus, you know what I'm going to say.... With the school year coming... So does Thanksgiving and Christmas!!! :)

I am as always, so excited for the holidays!  The kids will be with us this year and we get to bake, cook, watch the Thanksgiving Day parade, go see lights, shop(!!), and all of the other amazing things that come along with the holidays.  I've already been buying Christmas presents. I think I've pretty much finished Christian's and have a few things for the girls.  Ok ok... I'll stop.

Love to all most!

What I'm loving Wednesday!

Okay, I am in a super super huge hurry since I have a zumba class in 40 minutes that I need to get ready for, so I will make this fast!!

It's Wednesday again!!  Here it goes...

I am loving this beautiful wax burner..

I am loving this Celebrate Christmas candle that I got today on sale since it's not Christmas anymore!  But this candle has more of a "I just smell dang good" kind of scent than Christmassy.

I am loving these yummy yummy snacks!

 I am loving this that I bought to put out during Spring, but for now since it's so dang pretty.. it's hanging in my room!  (and will stay until Spring!)

 I am loving the new idea I had today while walking through the store.  I cannot wait to get started on this project with the girls.  Here's a sneak peek...

Last, but not least.. I am loving that ONE DAY it will be Spring.  :)  (I know I fussed about wanting cold weather... sorry!)

What are you loving on this Wednesday?  Love to all most!

What I'm loving Wednesday

I have some making up to do!  Here we go...


I'm loving my new bathing suits!  I'm so ready for summer!  ...weird huh?

I'm loving this candle that Ian ordered me for Christmas!

I'm loving these flowers that brighten up the room.  :)

I LOVE this body splash from Hollister.  It smells absolutely amazing.

I also love this good smelling stuff that I just discovered recently.

This iPad mini case is the best thing I've seen in a while.  I also got to add pink to it which made it even better.

I bought this bracelet the other night at Hollister.  It was on sale and super cute!

I am slightly addicted to iPhone cases.  :)  I love them all!!

That's not all I'm loving, but it's plenty of material things.  I'm loving my family the most and always!  :))

Love to all most!

Hey 2014!

Happy New Year! That day has finally come! The one I've been pushing everything to this whole holiday season. You know what I'm talking about. The "I'll eat this now and it'll be okay because I'll start right on New Years." Or the "I'll do better with so and so on New Year." It doesn't really matter what the resolution is, the fact is that we've all made them (well most of us...some of us are realist who know better). 

 In truth, I've already started out New Years falling short of keeping a resolution.  BUT it's okay with me, because I was not anticipating "partying" - which consisted of going out while my husband and FIL played a game of pool and I had a drink.  Something that hasn't happened in years.  It wasn't what I remembered and I'm glad to know that in "mommyville" over here, I'm not missing much!  I was sad that I was so bored so I suggested grabbing some fireworks and going home to shoot them and bring in the New Year with the kids.  It was settled and I immediately perked up!  So yes, I slept until 9 instead of 7:30 as I wanted and yes, I am STILL in bed writing this on my iPad instead of the computer, but I'm doing it all while cuddling with the cutest 'almost 3 year old' that you've ever seen.  I have no complaints.  :)

So for the moment you've all been waiting for... Because I just KNOW you all couldn't focus on your New Year until you read this ;)

Okay so I honestly don't have a list of certain resolutions.  But there are some things that I would like to change in 2014. (One I won't mention, because it isn't possible and could get me in trouble lol. I joke.)

Boy am I glad that I already quit smoking. That one kicked my butt every year.

I want to be a better mom.  More attentive and not as uptight.

I want to get in shape. Not LOSE weight, but tone it before spring/summer.

I may not follow through on this one, but no more spray tans PLEASE.

I want to be happier and not "sick" all of the time.

For those of you that know me, I haven't been sleeping at night. I'm on medicine for it, and I want to stop the medicine and fight against this problem hard and WIN.

Overall, I just want to be happy, healthy, and amazing.  :). I want the same for my family and friends.

Happy New Years and here's to a good one!!!

Oh and I need to burn some of these candles I have everywhere. That's a given!

Love to all most!

Going back on my word. Sorry!

I know I promised to write a blog about our Christmas, but I've been up since 4 AM and I am just plain tired.  I will most likely write it tomorrow if I don't get too busy.  To sum it up briefly, Christmas rocked and the whole day was amazing.  I'm wearing my new pjs and I'm all cozy in bed.  I'm excited for tomorrow.  Cleaning and organizing new toys and finishing "dechristmasing" the house.  Hopefully I'll catch up my blog tomorrow.  Love to all most.  ;)

*I did post a billion pics to Facebook so if we're friends there, go seeeee them!

Almost that time!

There is only one more day between us and Christmas Eve!  Presents are wrapped and food is bought.   I absolutely cannot wait! I can't wait to see the look on Ever's face when she sees that Santa came!  The other kids will love their presents too when they get back Christmas Day. They're only gone for 5 days but it feels like forever. We miss them like crazy. Today is Gabe's 9th birthday!!!!!  I have a 9 year old. Next year it'll be double digits! Wow.  I signed back up for the tanning bed today to get some of that vitamin C I've been missing with this horrible darkness coming too soon.  Super excited! Sorry this is so random. Just a quick catch up before bed. Love to all!

Change

I have been selfish for far too long. It's time to return to me. Clothes and makeup, gadgets, etc are nothing compared to my baby's Christmas morning. It is time to make a change. Not with more presents but with more savings.