Okay, I haven't read a book since before my daughter was born in September 2012. Pathetic, I know. I always thought reading a book with her would be hard. Not sure why since I still am able to get on the computer (not all the time, but every couple of days) and still have plenty of time to be on my phone. However, since she is on a better schedule now I have LOTS of time to read. She naps for two hours in the afternoon (3-5, usually) and then goes to bed around 11 and yeah, sometimes I fall asleep when she does but a good book makes me stay awake with anticipation of reading it once I get her to sleep!
I went to see Catching Fire with my friends a few months ago and saw the trailer for the movie DIVERGENT, coming in March. I thought it looked really good and my friend said the book was awesome so of course I came home that night and told Mike that I wanted the book for Christmas. He got it for me but it has taken this long for me to pick it up and start reading it. Not really sure why it's taken so long. I've been wanting to read it since I got it and kept saying how I was going to start it today and just never did.
Tuesday I picked it up during her nap and started reading it. I was hooked instantly! I read it throughout her nap (besides when I worked out and when my mom stopped by) and then when she went to bed that night I was so tired but I ended up staying awake until about 2am reading it. I was falling asleep by then and when Mike got home from work I decided it was time for bed. Then yesterday I continued reading it during her nap, after my workout. I fell asleep with her when putting her to bed last night and so this morning I picked it up and read a few chapters while Mike was home. During her crap nap, I read some more and finished the book.
I loved it. I can't wait to read the next book. I told Mike to remember that I wanted it when he is out buying me a gift ;) Hopefully that was a good enough hint and I'll get it tomorrow for Valentines day!
I can't believe I have to wait until March 21st for the movie to come out. And even then my local theater may not get it right away. I guess that can be a birthday present for me if they do get it. I'm excited for Mike to see it with me. I'm sure he is going to like it but there is no way he would read the book. I've been telling him how good it is and how much I love it.
So yeah, super good book. I'm passing it on to my mom to read and then probably to my aunt who had made a comment that she wanted to read it when I was done with it. If you haven't read it then you should!
Showing posts with label February. Show all posts
Showing posts with label February. Show all posts
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Be Proud!
After a hard workout yesterday I so wasn't feeling like working out today. I just wanted to nap with Aria or read some more. But I got up and worked harder today than I even did yesterday-- the whole time telling myself if I did it now I wouldn't have to later or worse I wouldn't regret it tomorrow. I told myself at the beginning of the week I would push myself harder this week and so far I'm doing it. Monday I was down on myself because I haven't lost ten lbs yet and by now I should have but I've slacked the past two weeks in both eating & working out. This week I'm determined and yesterday and today I'm feeling better because even if Im not down 10 yet I am at least seeing a weight I haven't seen in a long time. I'm not even close to that weight that I was when I started in January. I am down 8.4lbs and I know I'm healthier. I'm not where I want to be but I'm closer and I'm still working to my goals!
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Aria's First Time in the Snow!!
Tuesday into Wednesday we got a pretty decent snow storm and when we woke up Wednesday I just wanted to go outside! I had to go out anyways to shovel off the deck, we could barely open the door, and then shovel a path and a spot in the yard so that the dog could go out to do his business.
Mike told me not to worry about doing out front, that he would do it. Thank heavens because that snow was good packing snow with ice on top of it and it was heavy!
I decided that while he went out to shovel I would take Aria out for a little bit. She has never played in the snow before and I've really been wanting to let her but since we don't have snowpants for her I've never wanted to let her go out. We still don't have snowpants for her because I have tried finding a cheap pair and can't find any! I don't want to spend much on a pair when she won't even be able to wear them much and next year she won't fit. Maybe I'll get a pair when they go on clearance for her to have for next year!
Anyhow, I decided she didn't need snow pants. I could just put a few layers on her and then the heavy winter coat that has been sitting in her room (aka, our storage room for the time being). My cousin had given it to me but it's too bulky for her to really wear because winter coats and carseats don't go together! We have mittens for her and a hat of course (Although, she won't wear her own she has to wear daddys!)
I put three layers on her bottom.. a pair of leggings, tucked into her boots. A pair of sweatpants and then a pair of jeans over top of the other two layers. I put a thick long sleeve shirt on her and then her big heavy winter coat and out we went to play in the snow.
I wasn't sure how she was going to like it. At first she just stood there. The neighbor was out with his snowblower and she was obssesed! She kept staring, pointing and saying "wow" and "what's that?" so cute!
Eventually she started walking around and touching the snow, even trying to eat it a few times.
SHE LOVED IT!
When her little nose started to get red I decided it was time to come in but girlfriend wasn't having it and cried.
I of course took picture to document this first time experience.
Mike told me not to worry about doing out front, that he would do it. Thank heavens because that snow was good packing snow with ice on top of it and it was heavy!
I decided that while he went out to shovel I would take Aria out for a little bit. She has never played in the snow before and I've really been wanting to let her but since we don't have snowpants for her I've never wanted to let her go out. We still don't have snowpants for her because I have tried finding a cheap pair and can't find any! I don't want to spend much on a pair when she won't even be able to wear them much and next year she won't fit. Maybe I'll get a pair when they go on clearance for her to have for next year!
Anyhow, I decided she didn't need snow pants. I could just put a few layers on her and then the heavy winter coat that has been sitting in her room (aka, our storage room for the time being). My cousin had given it to me but it's too bulky for her to really wear because winter coats and carseats don't go together! We have mittens for her and a hat of course (Although, she won't wear her own she has to wear daddys!)
I put three layers on her bottom.. a pair of leggings, tucked into her boots. A pair of sweatpants and then a pair of jeans over top of the other two layers. I put a thick long sleeve shirt on her and then her big heavy winter coat and out we went to play in the snow.
I wasn't sure how she was going to like it. At first she just stood there. The neighbor was out with his snowblower and she was obssesed! She kept staring, pointing and saying "wow" and "what's that?" so cute!
Eventually she started walking around and touching the snow, even trying to eat it a few times.
SHE LOVED IT!
When her little nose started to get red I decided it was time to come in but girlfriend wasn't having it and cried.
I of course took picture to document this first time experience.
"What's that" & "Wow" over the snow blower.
tasting the snow.
playing & watching the neighbor
watching the neighbor.
her first snowball, haha.
look at that smile! she loved it!
I only wish we had a sled that I could have pulled her around on but I guess that'll be an experience for next year!
Playing outside with her just made me so much more excited for spring and summer! She is going to be an absolute blast this year! She is at such a fun age. She will love going to the park and just playing outside!
Monday, February 3, 2014
Chicken Tacos
Last night we tried something new for dinner and it was delicious. I think it's a new favorite in this house and it was SO EASY to make!
I'm not much of a cook, thats for sure. And I'm a really picky eater. My favorite meat is chicken so when we try new meals it usually is something to do with chicken. I'm also in love with making crockpot meals so a lot of the new meals we try are made in the crockpot and almost always something we love.
These chicken tacos were so good that we just had them last night and I already can't wait to have them again!!
I wish I would have taken pictures to share, but I didn't.
I'm sharing this recipe for any one who may read this and has never tried these.
Ingredients:
Chicken (place in crockpot)
2c chicken broth
1 packet taco seasoning (we use oretega)
1 packet dry ranch dressing
mix these three ingredients together and pour into crockpot over chicken.
soft taco shells
whatever taco toppings you enjoy.
we used taco cheese and sour cream.
Cook on slow for about 3 hours then rip the chicken up and make your taco!
Chicken Tacos were approved by both the babe and fiance!
I'm not much of a cook, thats for sure. And I'm a really picky eater. My favorite meat is chicken so when we try new meals it usually is something to do with chicken. I'm also in love with making crockpot meals so a lot of the new meals we try are made in the crockpot and almost always something we love.
These chicken tacos were so good that we just had them last night and I already can't wait to have them again!!
I wish I would have taken pictures to share, but I didn't.
I'm sharing this recipe for any one who may read this and has never tried these.
Ingredients:
Chicken (place in crockpot)
2c chicken broth
1 packet taco seasoning (we use oretega)
1 packet dry ranch dressing
mix these three ingredients together and pour into crockpot over chicken.
soft taco shells
whatever taco toppings you enjoy.
we used taco cheese and sour cream.
Cook on slow for about 3 hours then rip the chicken up and make your taco!
Chicken Tacos were approved by both the babe and fiance!
Saturday, February 1, 2014
That was a failure
Guess who said that they were going to blog a lot in January and didn't? Yep. Me!
Complete failure!
I shall try harder in the month of February.
Michael and I have set a wedding date for March 14, 2015. Our 5 year anniversary! I've already started planning because I'm a HUGE procrastinator and need more time than most people to plan things. Also I feel with more time we will be able to save up and afford it a lot easier.
It's not going to be a big extravagant wedding. It's not going to cost a fortune. Theres not going to be 200 people there. It's going to be simple because thats the type of person I am. Really, its the kind of couple that we are!
I am SO excited. I've already attended a bridal show last weekend with my mom and my best friend/maid of honor, Aly. I'm so excited to go dress shopping although it will be a few more months before we do that. My mom wants to wait until May because she's going to try and train for and run a 5k in April.
So theres a quick update. I hope to post a lot more about the wedding planning and everything. I also would love to do some videos on our wedding planning process so if you'd like to see those feel free to subscribe to my youtube channel!
Until next time- xoxo
Complete failure!
I shall try harder in the month of February.
Michael and I have set a wedding date for March 14, 2015. Our 5 year anniversary! I've already started planning because I'm a HUGE procrastinator and need more time than most people to plan things. Also I feel with more time we will be able to save up and afford it a lot easier.
It's not going to be a big extravagant wedding. It's not going to cost a fortune. Theres not going to be 200 people there. It's going to be simple because thats the type of person I am. Really, its the kind of couple that we are!
I am SO excited. I've already attended a bridal show last weekend with my mom and my best friend/maid of honor, Aly. I'm so excited to go dress shopping although it will be a few more months before we do that. My mom wants to wait until May because she's going to try and train for and run a 5k in April.
So theres a quick update. I hope to post a lot more about the wedding planning and everything. I also would love to do some videos on our wedding planning process so if you'd like to see those feel free to subscribe to my youtube channel!
Until next time- xoxo
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