Happy Birthday to the Husband..

Here he is eating one his favorite meals! Rendezvous Ribs!

Happy Birthday!

I finally got one!

So for years, I've been wanting one of these. I have honestly gone several times and had it literally in my cart and took it out. The I sat and watched an entire infomercial on it and still didn't get it!

So this year I put one on my Christmas Wish List! So, here you go! My new favorite thing!

I also got some monogrammed stuff, OPI Red Nail Polish, a robe, pajamas, and 3 new purses. It was just great! All the stuff we gave was a hit also. I was more excited to give out my gifts than I was to get mine. It was fun!
I have a great family!

Weekend over already?

I've had another busy crazy week and weekend.

I got all the work stuff accomplished. Work party went fantastic! So happy about that. I've had multiple rave reviews, so that is good. We did a work slide show this year. 1st one for our office. It was a HUGE hit. Seriously, best part of the night in my honest opinion.

This weekend I participated in a church choir/drama called "The Lighthouse". We've been practicing since September! Saturday we had rehearsal and on Sunday we performed it 4 times. As you can tell I'm pooped. It was good though.

Tonight is my family Christmas. We do the draw names thing so we will exchange those and then my parents will give out gifts to each of my siblings and myself. Hubs and I buy for our nephews also, so we'll give those out as well. We also buy for my parents. Then I'll usually pick my sister and SIL something. Yes, I don't have to, but I do anyhow. My mom will make an elaborate spread of shrimp and grits as well as beef tenderloin and twice baked potato's. It will be awesome! Can't wait for that.

Then on Tuesday we are watching my nephew so my sister and BIL can go to a Christmas Party. Then on Wednesday the hubs turns 35.....We will celebrate with my in laws. It'll be a Birthday/Christmas party!

Thursday I am off! I took it off. I also will be off on Monday the 28th and then also the 31st. I took sporadic days because I have some end of the year deadlines! Boooo...Hubs is off all next week! :(
I'm excited though about the few days I do have.

I love Christmas and celebrating Jesus's birthday! I love this time year!

Merry Christmas if I don't make it back.

Oh my...

I can't believe I haven't posted in a week.

Work is insane and so are my outside activities. I have had something literally everyday for the last month. I just can't seem to say no to people.

I have the annual Christmas party for work on Friday night so I'm trying to hard to get all those details finalized. On top of that presentations, client Christmas gifts. Shew, I'm exhausted and it's only Tuesday!

Bethlehem Starts Tonight!

Bethlehem Revisited begins tonight at Antioch Baptist Church.

6:30-8:30.

I honestly have never been before. Yes, I admitted it. This year however, my husband and I have volunteered to work the event all 3 nights. Yes, we did.

The husband has a part as a Shepherd in the drama portion and I am working in the candle shop.
The idea behind Bethlehem is to take a walk and experience what Bethlehem was back when Jesus was born.
They have so many fun activities for kids, plus a drama, food, cookies, etc.

It is just going to be so much fun.

Last night we worked on our costumes. I'll try and post a picture of us before it is all over. We have to be in full Bethlehem clothing, so you'll see us looking rather different than present day.

On to other things...

My life is crazy busy with work, outside activities etc. I am pleased to announce that last night the hubs and I finished our Christmas Cards! YIPPEE...You can't even begin to know how thrilled I am to see those done. This is a record. I've never finished these cards this soon. This year we did 80 cards.

I gotta yet.....

Monday Already?

I think it should still be Friday! My weekend flew by. I won't bore you with a recap, but let me just say I did way too much! I'm feeling it today. In fact, I needed to come to work to relax, however, not the case! I have about a zillion projects going at work right now. I decided this morning a to-do list was in order. The sad part was I just finished 1 of those on the list and it took me from 6:30 am-noon! UGH! Oh well, I am off to my next task.

So this weekend I went and saw a friend of mine finish her first Marathon! So darn proud of her. I love races, they just warm my heart. I'm not counting another one out. Depending on this winter, I may just be in for another one myself. Still contemplating that though. I have a few halfs on the agenda, but another full...I'm not so sure yet.

So today is Monday and I have something every night this week. I still haven't had any time to join the gym and seriously, that isn't a lie. I'm really hoping I can join tomorrow. Right now Tuesday is my only free night his week.

M-Bunco
T-Off (hoping to join the gym and finish my Christmas cards. The hubs said he would help! YES!)
W-Bethlehem
TH-Bethlehem
F-Bethlehem
S-I have a graduation to attend plus a graduation party, and a Christmas party.

Shew......I am already tired and Monday just began.

On to the reason I created this blog....
I did fairly well this weekend. I did eat some stuff that isn't diet food, but I didn't do bad either. I treated myself and I ate well. Look for me, this is an improvement, so I'm not upset with my choices one bit!

Okay, I gotta jet...remember I need to begin project #2......eek

I'll let you know more about Bethlehem tomorrow!

30 Day Challenge

I am doing a 30 Day Challenge that I sort of made up on my own, but posted on Phit-n-Phat.

I started it yesterday. I am challenging myself to 30 days of good eating and exercise. I'm going to see what kind of results I can see in 1 month.

This is a busy month for me, but honestly, I need to try and hold myself accountable and do well. I have several parties/functions to attend, and I figure if I don't commit to this, I'll be miserable in January.

So the idea behind this is to get a jump start on the New Year. I already plan on joining a gym and I want to do that before January also. I want to get familiar with the classes and such before the craziness begins. Plus I want to try and eat decent during this time. Yes, food will be everywhere, but I just want to try and limit the junk I consume.

I need the hubs to take some pictures of me and my measurements. I hope to do that tonight.
I have also challenged myself to NO weighing during the month. Come January I'll weigh and retake my measurements and see how I did. I can do this! I am determined to do it.

Anyone up for the challenge? I'll take supporters!

Let the madness begin

So I'm a day late, but December is here! I can't believe it. My calender is stocked up. I have something just about every night from now until New Years.
Wow, I need to start making a few priorities.

Last night I signed up to do a local 5K, and I didn't do it. I just didn't feel all that good. I got my shirt and I went home. Yes, I totally just didn't do it. Shame on me.

I was able to get started on our Christmas Cards last night. I have about 20 of the 80 accomplished. I spent about 2 hours on the 20. EEK at that rate I'll be New Years getting these things out.

I still haven't joined the gym. I know, I'm totally slacking. The problem is why join when I know I won't go yet. I am going to try and join on Monday, but next week I can only go on Tuesday! UGH! I told you I have a calendar that is totally stocked full of activities. Again, I gotta start working on some priorities.

Next week Bethlehem starts at Church. I'll give more details on that later. I'm working in the candle shop. I am so excited.

23 days till Christmas!

Recap from Thanksgiving!

Wow, what a crazy yet fun few days I've had.

Wednesday we went to Silver Dollar City with friends and had such a grand time. I haven't been since childhood so I really didn't remember it. We rode rides and watched the Frosty show. It was such fun! I'm thinking the husband and I might be buying season passes next year.

Thursday was marathon turkey day. It started at my MIL's and then went to my parents. We ate both times. UGH! I actually at minimal at MIL's and had no dessert. Then we went to my parents and I really didn't have any dessert that time either. We always make this wonderful salad and it is basically like a dessert. I ate that and it was yummy as always!

Friday I went to bed at 10 and woke up at 1:45 am. Yes you read that right. I wanted to hit a few Black Friday sales... Old Navy opened at 3! So two of my girlfriends and I hit the Old Navy for $5 fleeces! We got in line about 2:30 and it was freezing outside. We made it though. I got everything I wanted. I even got stuff for my SIL and Sister. WOOT for that! I have decided that you must have a mission and then hit the checkout line ASAP. I did that all 3 times and was in and out in no time. My friends on the other hand had to wait 30 minute lines a few times. It was cool though. I helped them shop while they stood in line and then sometimes I would go load up the car, pick them up, etc. It worked out fantastic.
So after Old Navy we hit up Walmart! We all wanted TV's. Yes, the hubs and I got a new one. Lovin it! I got to walmart at 4:00 and we stood in line for 1 hour. I knew immediately I got the TV though. WOOT for that again.
Then we went to another Walmart, Target and then a children's store. Shew...it was a busy day.
I got home around 11 and was pooped, but I kept on. The hubs and I tore back out to Target and got us a TV stand.

Friday night I crashed about 9. I never did get a nap. I just had to much going on and was trying to get things accomplished.

Saturday I decorated! I got both trees up. I got a bigger tree this year. My parents let me have one of the ones they weren't using. It is twice the size of my old one. It looks awesome. Then I have my normal hog tree, however, this year I put it in the kitchen instead! So cute!

Sunday we did church at then another potluck. I'm so tired of potlucks! That was the last one though, thank goodness.

So all in all, we had a fantastic Thanksgiving break! Surrounded by Friends and Family.

I forgot to mention.....Hogs got beat by LSU on Saturday night! :( What a game. Overtime and we lost!

Finally, last but not least. I finally convinced the husband it was time to decorate outside! We are going to do some lights outside our house. Just one string of big bulbs around the house. Nothing fancy, just very plain and simple! I can't wait! I love Christmas!

Pictuers to come.....

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

I love Thanksgiving!

I am so thankful for so many things:

1. God-Wow, my relationship with him has grown so much this last year.

2. My Husband! He is such an encourager. I love that man

3. Our new church and the awesomeness of that

4. Friends that care for us and love us

5. My awesome family! I should of put them #3 because they are the best! Especially my parents. They rock!

6. A Free Country!

7. A Job, Clothes, House, Food to eat, a car that gets me around

Wow, my thankful list could go on for days!

Last night I went over to visit with a lady in our church. Her husband died of cancer last February. Wow, I must say how much of an eye opener that was for me. This lady is still dealing with difficult times. If you pray, you might remember her. Especially with the holidays approaching.
Last night I went home and immediately hugged my husband and told him how much I cared for him. I can't imagine my husband leaving me on this earth alone. One day it might happen and if God is ready for that then I am also, but until then, I want to enjoy our time together!

Today is the Thanksgiving potluck. I made those bars from my post yesterday. They are really yummy! Today is my last day to a LOOOOONNNNNG weekend. Can you tell I'm excited?

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!