our favorites: a fancy giveaway!

our favorites: a fancy giveaway!

Weigh-In Wednesday

Uhhhhh....yeah, let's not. Lots going on...only worked out two days...did not eat "healthy", even in the broadest sense of the term. Hopefully, once I get over the stress and anxiety and my world stops spinning, I will be able to recommit to this goal of getting fit. Here's hoping....

Weigh-In Wednesday

I am following the lead of a friend of mine...Weigh-In Wednesday. But, I will not be revealing actual numbers because, as we all know, that is just too dang depressing! I will, however, disclose pounds/inches lost. I don't have anything to report, as I just started Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred yesterday. But, I did record my measurements and weight, and I look forward to seeing those numbers drop! Anyone else want to join in on this journey? Post up!

I Love Coupons!!

This past Wednesday, I did my first couponing trip to Wal-Mart. As I matched my coupons to the products and put them in my basket, I got very excited. When I was walking toward the checkout, I was so giddy and couldn't help but smile...I was so excited to see what the total would be!

I got 3 tubes of toothpaste, 4 travel first aid kits, 2 bottles of heartburn chewables, 4 containers of Greek yogurt, 3 packages of Japanese noodles, and 2 packs of dental floss.

Grand total: $3.24 !!!!!!

I was smiling from ear to ear! I also had to buy some socks for Adam, and the cashier said, "What? No coupon for the socks?!" I just laughed.

I can't wait to see what other deals I can find!

My Goals for 2011

Personal:

• Read through the Book of Mormon in a year
• Read at least 30 books
• Eat well
• Complete P90X
• Track health/fitness goals
• Blog regularly :-/
• Tackle 12 DIY projects (one a month)

Marriage:

• Once-a-month date night
• Once-a-week lunch dates
• Twice a year marriage "retreats"
• Read four books together
• Flirt everyday! :-)
• Be more in love than ever!

Children:

• Once-a-month outing with Daniel by himself
• Play as a family at least three times a week (games, Wii, etc.)
• Read together everyday
• Go to library story time
• Start preschool at home with Daniel
• Go on at least one "field trip" a month
• Take more pictures and videos!!
• Have FHE every week

Ministry/Friendships/Family:

• Have at least one family over for dinner each month
• Write one encouraging handwritten card or letter twice a month
• Be more involved in ministry/service opportunities
• Get together with both sides of extended family at least once-a-month

Financial:

• Continue to be full tithe payers
• Become more coupon savvy
• Complete all items on our current Financial Goals List

*Pay off Malibu

*Pay off all credit card debt

*Build up Emergency Fund

2010 Recap

January: Hello 2010! Adam's 29th birthday. Daniel's 2nd birthday--"Cars" theme, held at The Little Gym.

February: We found out we were pregnant with Olivia on the 14th...Valentine's Day!

March: I have no idea what happened in March!! All I know is Adam was still in school and i was at home with Daniel and another little boy, Rhonson, battling some serious nausea. Thank you Preggie Pops!

April: A trip to the Audubon Zoo with Gigi and Poppy.

May: Vacation to Florida (without Daniel). Missed him like crazy, but had a wonderful time...Thanks O'Neal Legal! After three long years, Adam graduated from LSU law school on Firday, May 28th. Woohoo!!

June: On June 4th at 2:30p we found out that we would be welcoming a baby girl! Celebrated my 26th birthday on June 6th.

July: I barely passed my Glucose Tolerance Test. MNO where I learned how to make cute bows for my baby girl! Adam took the bar exam on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, July 26th, 28th, and 30th.

August: Continued with prenatal doctor visits...had to start going for an ultrasound every to weeks to check my fluid (it was low).

September: Hosted book club at my house for And Only to Deceive. I had a great time! Continued taking Daniel to story time at the library and went to a special musical presentation. he really loved it! Jane took my maternity photos!

October: We found out Adam passed the bar on October 8th!!! October 22nd was my original due date, but Olivia was born by C-section on October 15th. We love our little ladybug!! jane took her newborn pictures the next week. Adam was sworn in on October 21st. Halloween: Daniel was an LSU football player, and Olivia was a ladybug!

November: Olivia's had her first trip to Pineville the weekend before Thanksgiving. We celebrated Thanksgiving with Adam's family that weekend because not everyone could be there that Thursday. Spent Thanksgiving Day in Pearl River with my family. My BIL got my sewing machine at Wal-Mart on Black Friday after almost being bit by some crazy lady!

December: On December 2nd, we picked out our Christmas tree...our first tree in 4 years!! My friend Lisa and I went to the midnight release of the Eclipse DVD. Olivia was blessed on Sunday, October 12th. Tons of Christmas parties. We participated in a photo shoot for a friend who crochets hats and scarves. On the 21st, we took the kids to Bass Pro to get their picture taken with Santa. On the 23rd, we went to the Lafayette Science Museum for a Star Wars exhibit...Daniel was amazed! On Christmas Eve, we went from Baton Rouge to Madisonville to New Orleans to Pearl River and back to Baton Rouge. We spent Christmas morning at our house, then headed off to Pineville.

It has been a long crazy year, but we look forward to what 2011 has in store for us!

So Much For NaBloPoMo...

Obviously, I didn't make it all 30 days. You go out of town for a few days, and everything falls apart. Oh well, maybe next year! We have been pretty busy lately, which is to be expected this time of year. We picked out our Christmas tree and decorated it--pictures to come (once I re-decorate the tree). We wrote Daniel's letter to Santa, in which he asked for a train, a bike, and "some other toys". For now, here are some recent pictures.