small successes

Today I am celebrating small successes.
1) now that I'm 15 weeks along, I'm feeling much better!
2) I actually got all the laundry done and put away! (yes)
3) I packed about 20 boxes yesterday, completely cleaned out all the extra stuff from the guest bedroom, hall closet, guest bathroom and kitchen!!!
4) David and a friend moved all the boxes plus some of the extra furniture into our storage building!

The house is finally starting to get under control and ready to contact a realtor. All in all, a very successful weekend!

favorite food friday

TWIZZLERS!!!!!
Why do I love them? Because they "make mouths happy"!!!!
Seriously though, I'm a little obsessed with Twizzlers. And, by "little" I mean completely obsessed. I use to buy them at the grocery store and tell David, "Oh, I got these because they were on sale." Like I needed an excuse. In the beginning, it was no thing to go through the entire 1lb. bag in one sitting. After several tummy-aches, I have learned to ask David to throw the bag of Twizzlers to the other side of the room. No way am I getting my butt up off the couch to cross over to the other side of the room to get the candy. I have a friend who likes to use Twizzlers as a straw to drink her soda - it's pretty yummy, but a little messy.

I have been known to bring along a bag on several ocassions.
1) Mavs games (because if you buy them there it's like $20)
2) Movie theather (because if you buy them there it's like $50)
3) Twilight party (because what's a party without Twizzlers?)
4) Four Seasons swimming pool (because you need snacks while laying out)

HAPPY FRIDAY!

i've been gone too long, excuses to follow...

So, you may have noticed that I've been gone for a while. I created this blog as a creative outlet and to fill some time when I'm bored. Unfortunately, for the past several weeks, I have not found myself to be very bored whatsoever. In an effort to regain your bloggy friendship, I will tell you what I've been up to. Hopefully, these excuses, I mean reasons, will help you to forgive me. I missed you all - promise!

#1: I've been growing a person...
Yes people, it's true. I'm with child, knocked-up, expecting, preggo - I'm pregnant! For the last 15 weeks I've been very busy with this task. Any of you who have done this type of thing before know how exhausting this is!!!

#2: I've been cleaning...So, because of reason #1, we are considering moving. In preparation, we've been cleaning like mad. And by cleaning, I mean purging every unnecessary item! This pictures is just from the guest bedroom. All this stuff was either under the bed or in the tiny closet. For the past 5 years I have been complaining that we don't have any storage room in this house - now I'm beginning to think I just have way too much crap. I still have to filter through this stuff, I just had to get it out in the open.

#3: I've been trying to sell some of my crap...
I took a trunk-full of clothes and such to the local resale shop hoping to make a few dollars. They only took like 10 items, but I got $60. I'm chalking that up as a win - now I'll just donate the rest!

#4: I've been doing laundry...Seriously, does it ever stop? Just when I think I'm done I turn around and see more.

Is that good enough? Am I forgiven?

favorite food friday

One by Three

Four words for you: The Original Pancake House (www.originalpancakehouse.com)
If you haven't been there, you should go - like, now! David and I have gotten into the habit of going to the Pancake House every Sunday for breakfast. And, just like your grandparents, we order the same thing EVERY week.

Breakfast has always been a tough decision for me... sweet or savory? It is so hard to decide! That's why I settled upon the One by Three (pictured above). I get my savory fill with the one scrambled egg (oh, I do some times get it over-easy - variation, you know). Then, I am so fulfilled by the three pancakes. And, just to clarify, these are not your mother's pancakes (no offense Mom, yours are good) - these pancakes are A-MAZING! Mmmm, wish they were open for dinner...

OK!

I think I must purchase this magazine. Who cares what's on the inside, I'm sold on just the cover alone. Granted, I'm not a huge Ryan Gosling fan, but I'm not hatin'... The other two are for sure on the list. Notice the magazine story is called "Love, Lust & Lies", I decided I would assign one for each of the guys.

LOVE: giving this one to Ryan. Isn't he still with Rachel McAdams? They're too cute, and who could resist him in The Notebook.

LUST: hands down Rob. He's the new "it" guy and seriously everyone is lusting over him...

LIES: unfortunately, I'm giving this one to Johnny. Now, I personally don't think he is a liar - I think he might just have to cover his story sometimes. Fibs, only fibs. I have nothing but love for JM, so as long as he's telling me something I don't care if they are lies or not.

Hmm, maybe this is what OK! had in mind since they ordered the guys on the cover this way. Well, guess I'll just have to buy it to see what they say!

Happy Reading! :)

favorite food friday

First, let me start by apologizing. I missed a Friday, but I have a good excuse! We were on vacation - without wifi. Yes, I should have prepared a post before hand or at least made you aware of my absence - and for that, I apologize!

Now that that is taken care of, I'm afraid you are going to be very disappointed in today's food choice. But, it is after all my favorite foods, so who cares.

BALANCE BARE TRAIL MIX CHOCOLATE CHIP ENERGY BAR

Yes, seriously, I love these bars!!! Not only are they extremely nutritious, but they are really good. Now, my taste buds may be slightly jaded, because I couldn't tell you the last time I had an actually candy bar. In the world of power bars - this one stands above the rest!!! Let me break it down for you...

nutritional info:
calories 210
fat 7g
carbs 22g
protein 14g

I have one of these bars every day before I go workout. Love them!

Okay - I promise better posts to come...