tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78200978333139384642024-02-18T23:53:32.876-08:00Happily Ever HaresKrystinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148307261187005970noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820097833313938464.post-89778521913288640602014-02-28T10:30:00.003-08:002014-03-04T05:17:04.765-08:00FIVE ON FRIDAY Hoo0o0wddy to my fellow southerners, and double H-O-W-D-Y to my fellow TEXANS! It's Go Texan day in the Lone Star State A.K.A one of the best holidays of the year if your lucky enough to call this beautiful state home. God Bless ya.<br />
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First things first, a big (Texan) shout out to my hubbs to be <i>in 126 days </i>for getting a new J-O-Bizzle and his first Career of choice job at thiat. I am SO proud of all of his hard work and dedication and for taking my <strike>constant nagging</strike> worrying about our future and money and everything else. You are a true standard for all the Daddies out there, and I applaud you! Hope today is wonderful xo.<br />
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Venue Visit time is finally here! That means this is <i>the very first time </i>the Mr. is seeing the venue in person. Crazy, I know. But I could not be more excited!! They are having an open house and we will get to sip champs, try out food vendors, parooze flowers and other little pretties and get a gympse of what our wedding just might look like. Eeek, I can't wait!!!<br />
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Did I mention it was Go Texan day??? Yehawwww can be heard echoing down the halls of every office building today, even if "country" just ain't your thang. Today it is. For Everyone. This is also the day that you should avoid any Cavendars, Baskins, Feed Store or Bass Pro Shop like the plague. Any one and their mamas are out getting geared up for the upcoming month and trust me, you don't wanna get caught up in that shizzz. Go Texan day is just the start of what is surly the best month of any Texan, err maybe any Houstonians life. Rodeo month. This weekend is cook off, and then the big shows start rolling in. Your liver and your feet won't want to be associated with you after the hell you put them through in the next 30 days. But oh is it worth it...so, so worth it! <br />
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JACKIE AND KELSO ARE ENGAGEDDDDDDDDDDD!!! Who else has been praying for this since the dawn of time, or at least since That 70's show?? Congrats to those two love birds on thier engagement! <a href="http://s842.photobucket.com/user/KrysHares/media/ashton-kutcher-mila-kunis-engaged-1_zps15a9ebc9.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo ashton-kutcher-mila-kunis-engaged-1_zps15a9ebc9.jpg" border="0" src="http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz350/KrysHares/ashton-kutcher-mila-kunis-engaged-1_zps15a9ebc9.jpg" /></a><a href="http://s842.photobucket.com/user/KrysHares/media/kissheader_zpsd722d82a.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo kissheader_zpsd722d82a.jpg" border="0" src="http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz350/KrysHares/kissheader_zpsd722d82a.jpg" /></a> <br />
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Lip Sync ever? If you've never watched a single Jimmy Fallon skit in your life <strike>(stop reading, we are no longer friends you fool)</strike> GO WATCH THIS NOW. I'll wait. <br />
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Did you do it?? JF is by far one of my biggest celeb crushes. He is insanely hysterical and teamed up with anyone from Joseph Gordon Levitt, to JT to John Krazenski he is a make you pee your pants funny man, and I can't get enough. Every once in a while he does what he calls "Lip Sync Offs" where he challenges his celeb guests to pick 2-3 songs that he/she will lip sync to and they have a battle. I die every time. You never see someone truly let loose as you do when their in the battle. Tears of laughter streaming down my face. I heart you Jimmy. <br />
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<b>Colors</b><br />
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Our wedding is being held in July, on Independance Day...In Texas. I think the colors of our wedding are all but shocking, considering.<br />
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(ok, so this one might be more since we are straying from the Red but hey, I don't want this to look like a walking flag parade!)<br />
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<b>Let Them Eat Cake- and Other Delicious Food Choices </b><br />
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Saturday and Sunday of this week will be filled to the brim with cake tasting and decision making. Will we go with a traditional <i>American</i> wedding cake with 3+ tiers? Will we go the modern route and have a dessert bar filled with candies and cute little cupcakes or will we go way out in left fiend and have a traditional <i>English </i>fruit cake? So far, the latter is not winning. Fruit cake? Really...that does not sound even the least bit appeasing. So far the leading contender in my book (and P's) is a Bavarian Cheesecake. Yall, if you never try antoher cake in your life I swear you won't be sorry. It is AMAZINGGGGG but it ain't cheap- I'm taking around $6.75 A SLICE. Ouch- a little hard to hear with this wedding budget. Oh to dream!<br />
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This has probably proven to be one of my hardest items to find. No, I'm not taking about finding an actual florist- I have one. I just can not make up my mind on what I really want. Do I need sprays at the alter where we get married? Do I want the girls to carry all white flowers to better contract against their dresses? Do I want to carry white flowers? I've put off meetings with my florist about 3 times now trying to decide what I want and it's getting down to the wire.<br />
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Dear Pinterest Brides,<br />
I envy you.<br />
A. For having the time to do all these little DIY Projects<br />
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C. For displaying your craftiness all over Pinterst leaving me staring at my computer screen drooling over all these neat ideas. <br />
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Below are just a couple of the DIY heists I have up my sleeve.<br />
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*Chalkboard instagram sign- Duh, I don't think you got married after the year 2011 and didn't have this. Thank you/ Daddy's girl/ Mr. & Mrs. signage<br />
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*DIY Cake Topper- this one is a little scary, but I refuse to spend upwards of $100 bucks on something this small. I just can't.<br />
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*burlap wedding banner for our getaway car or just for a few shots of the Bride/Groom.<br />
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Being a woman is hard work, I mean HARD. Everything is riding on you as far as making this not look like a total poop-fest. I am trying my darndest to add little personal touches, the must-haves and everything I can all while runnin our household and being neck deep in Baseball season.<br />
What where some of your Must haves or easy way outs for your wedding? I will take ALL Suggestions, please!!! <br />
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Who know Taylor Swift was so darn insightful when she thought of this catchy tune? I sure didn't. Does that mean I don't blare the radio and sing/dance around like I'm oh, I don't know...22??? <i>Hell.No.</i> Do you ever have those moments where you feel like you can't believe its this late in the year, and yet at the very same time can't believe it's <i>only </i>this late in the year?? I think I go back and forth every other day with my half full, half empty spiel about the timing of 2014. There are so many moments I want to fast forward to and see how they happen but at the very same second I want to push the pause button on life and remember the exact way I feel at this moment. I can't imagine I am the only one feeling that way? Like, for instance, I don't have baby fever...like. At.all. and yet lately, any time I watch a short video clip of friends or families little ones doing something for the first time, or just being soft squishy and cute, I get literal tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat the size of Texas. Do I want more kids? Sure- if that's in God's plans for P and I, but for this moment in our life we are over joyed and to the brim with love and adoration for the children we have now. There are no dirty diapers to change, no spit up or bottles or late nights with no sleep. I miss it but am thankful to be free of it at the same time. Right now, life is relatively easy going and routine which is something that I strive for. Routine! My body functions better knowing where I'm going, what I'm doing and when it needs to be done. Having kids vs having small babies gives me that luxury right now. Every once in a while though, when I brush Moosey's hair I swear I can still smell the sweet scent of her brand new skin.
And I just started crying.
I must be in rare form today. Beyond babies, this year has so much excitement and the fear of falling/failing attached to it. Poo has graduated College as of the end of last year, and is now transitioning into his new career. Thus bringing with it a lot of what if's and a huge leap of faith to follow his dreams and do what he is truly passionate about. We are still so young, (comparatively) and have so much to learn. How do we know what is right for us, for our kids and for our future? We don't. We just have to trust that He does. Finding a home to call our own is proving to be one of the most time consuming projects of the yaer so far. There is so much pressure in finding something that is so perfect for us and mainly for our kids. Is the yard going to be big enough for Juans batting cage? Are the closets going to be deep enough for Mooseys dress-up clothes and toys? Are our neighbors going to be good, Godly people we can relate to? when it all starts to pile up I just take a step back and think- how lucky am I? How lucky am I that <i>these </i>minor details are what concern me? A big backyard, good neighbors, and deep closets? Not are we going to make our bills this month, or will our kids have money for food and clothes. How blessed are we that we have steered clear of any serious health issues in our family, or that we have such a large network of family that are here day in and day out to support Phil and I as parents and guide us along to do right by our children?
How blessed are we?
2014 is going to a big, scary, busy year for the <strike>soon to be</strike> Hares brood and we are terrified and ready. Huh? Yea, I don't know either. All I do know is we've decided to take each and every second and make it count, good or bad. Fail a test? That stinks,try harder and study more for the next one. Lost another 4 lbs since Valentines? Good job fatty, way to stay away from the junk food and eat like a normal human. Didn't get that perfect floral arrangement or the napkins you thought you "always wanted". Their things. And napkins?? That's not even real stuff. Get through the bad and appreciate the good. Make 2014 a year that you can look back on and smile. Not only for how you grew, but how you grieved, and how you changed and how you stayed the same. Life is ebb and flow. Up/down, and sometimes repetitive. Don't take anything for granted- stop wishing away every moment of the day and start embracing them as much as you can. We only get so much.
Wow, who knew a catch Taylor Swift song would lead to such a deep post? Not I! Happy Thursday blog-lovas!
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For the past, oh I don't know three months I've been on the hunt for a red blazer. Not just any red blazer, but a <i>true cherry red </i>blazer, with a silky feel and a simple one button or two button closure. Apparently ever "person" on pinterest has one and they are no longer sold on the planet earth. I drool ever this every time my bestie wears hers and I NEED one of my own! But where?!?! Tell.me.please!!! <br />
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This is the H&M Blazer I am longing to have, that is no longer sold. tears. (via google)<br />
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Neutral/cream color crew neck sweater. Yes, I know J.Crew carries these in Cashmere and they are to die. I get it. But what I don't get, is the insanely high price for these puppies. Is this just one of the items in a girls closet that has to cost more, but is justified? If so, i'm just not there yet!<br />
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You know how every girl (even tomboy ones) have that one classic pair of black heels? Well somewhere along the line I missed the bus on this and only have black patent leather mary jane heels, black patent leather peep toe heels and flats. I need a good pair of basic black (non-patent) leather heels. I have searched high and low and can't find a pair I really love. With wedding season coming up I need to start getting on the ball with the wardrobe- the parties, showers, weddings to attend are really going to call for some new goodies, so maybe this will be the kick in the butt I need to get myself a pair of these babies.<br />
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Can I have these...<i>pretty please!?</i><br />
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I need a Chambray Popover shirt. Like, need it. It seems like the most versatile item right now. Wear it in the summer with some colorful shorts and flips, done. Wear it in winter with black slacks and brown riding boots, duh. Wear it to hang out, run errands, to work dressed up with a skirt. The possibilities seem endless. Except, that I did find this item I so want. At one of my all time favorite places, just sold out in my size. Rude.<br />
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Baseball season is in full effect and practice is long and hard (twss?). Juan is doing great at adjusting to the new team dynamics, and is getting right into the swing of things. This season stinks a little for each of us not having the Abbotts here. Their son, Austin is one of Juan's buddies, and his parents are one of the Fiancee' and I's closest couple friends. To say things a little more quite around the ball park is an understatement. More time to focus on Juan and being the crazy mom shouting out from the stands. #noshame<br />
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I was also the Mom running to Wal-Mart at 9 p.m. to pickup valentines cards for the kids school. A trip to Michaels, two glue gun burns and a million muttered curse words later and I realized a box of Valentines for $4.99 could not really be topped. Next year Mommy, next year. <br />
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Thursday of last week also marked the F I N A L day of my Yeast-Free diet and the return of easy living. I still practice the YF M-F as much as I can, but am allowing myself lenience on the weekends to help me keep my sanity as I plan a wedding, run a family, work full time and house shop. I need alcohol to survive- at least It's Gluten Free- that counts as good, right? Whoever set this YFWM diet up to end the day BEFORE Valentines, is a genius and deserves a nedal. Well played Physician's Preference! <br />
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Valentines day was one for the books- per the usual P did not disappoint and I was spoilt from Friday until Sunday with a yummy Lobster/Steak dinner with the kids at Popo's house Friday (My dad's) and then a couples dinner outing Saturday night at Hido's Japanese with five other couples. The food was AMAZINGGGG and I could literally remember every tiny taste of it right now as I type this. Hibachi is easily one of my favorite meals ever. I also got the most romantic card on the face of the planet- It was addressed to "My Wife" with the most amazing note inside about how he is counting down the days until I am "forever his". This man knows my love language- and he knows it WELL! <br />
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Saturday we woke up at the crack of dawn to get breakfast in and head to the fields for a 2 hour practice. P and Juan like to get there about 30 minutes early to warm up prior to practicing with the team- It been so great for the boys to get this time in together just the two of them, but giving up 4 hours of your Saturday E V E R Y Saturday for the next 12 weeks is going to take some dedication! <br />
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Moosey is going to be a "Sassy Gypsy Moth" in her 1st grade play in a few weeks and I have to not only figure out what the F a Sassy Gypsy Moth is, but also what the hell one would wear. If you have suggestions, please let me know! She has her dress rehearsal next week and I can't really afford to drop the ball on this one. <br />
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Also, my son told me last night that my dinner was "bitter". When asked what bitter meant his answer was "like, not very much good flavor??". Thanks buddy. Love you too.<br />
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Maybe I'll write something tomorrow, probably not. But I'm trying!!! <br />
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CCE Monday as I've titled it, is nothing special to anyone on the outside. It's a typical Monday filled with a rushed morning a long traffic induced commute and the cliche "Manic Monday" happenings. That is, until 4:45 p.m. Why is that time so special? Because at that moment, for a moment- I am the only soul in the house. The in-laws are at work along with the fiancee, and the kids? Oh, the kids- their at CCE. Add all of these together and you get my "CCE Monday-Funday". <br />
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Is it sad that that's now my new look forward? Probably. But I do! I can do anything I want with my new gained 1 hour (some times an hour and fifteen) minutes of pure quiet. Mostly you will find me up to my ears in a piping hot bath, or perusing the aisles of Tar-jay taking my time and looking and touching each and every little thing my heart desires. <br />
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But today, on this rainy, dreary Houston bi-polar weather day, I walked into the house. Turned off the alarm. Went upstairs, and sat. Sat still and quiet in the dark for a good 30 minutes with my eyes closed. And just took it in. It's amazing to look internally at your self and see how much you've changed. Years ago I was never a girl you would find alone. I always had plans, and tasks and took pleasure in booking myself to the brim. And yet, here I am sitting the the dark, alone, quietly and just loving every minute of it. Full circle people, full circle.<br />
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I don't regret where we are (in the literal or figurative sense) and I understand that this is a season of life that God has mapped out for us. SO I am trying my hardest to take it all in, the shared spaces that bring us closer together, the shared tiny closet with my honey that helps me face my clothes hording tendencies, (oops) and the missed quiet moments and house to our self nigths with Phil that will make them all that much sweeter once we have a home of our own. Until then- I'll settle for my 1 hour Mondays.<br />
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For inquiring minds, CCE Moday is a real thing. It stands for Continuing Christian Education (CCE). <br />
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This is finally coming to a close, and I could NOT be more ready for the weekend to get here! Here are my Friday Five.<br />
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This weekend will be spent scouring (sp?) Pinterest for cute/inexpensive/non-time consuming Valentines day cards for my kiddos to hand out at school next week. Two kids with two classes each equals about 6 hours of labor, a bottle of wine and numerous paper cuts. Stay tuned to see the final project next week! <br />
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Leave it to good ol' puxatony phil to give us 6 more weeks of this awful "winter" we get here in Texas. In the past 3 weeks we've had temps ranging from 28-79 and at least one "snow day" AKA ice, Hail, Rain and Sleet days that cause schools, businesses and life as we know it to come to a screeching halt. It was fun at first, I mean duh who doesn't want a 4 day work week?? But now, I could go another 4 years without this so called snow.<br />
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I can't remember who for the life of me suggested getting this Essie nail polish, but it is to die! I love it, its the perfect soft pink and what I plan to keep my nails bathed in until wedding week. Loves.<br />
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I'm sendin out out an S.O.S, sendin' out an S.O.S... ok enough of the olides, but on a real note I need H E L P! Hair help that is. I am the first to say I don't know jack-crack about what hair products are good for you and for nearly everything I turn to my trusty Hair dresser Lydia to lead the blind as you would say. But lately, I've been skipping routine hair appointments to try and prolong the blonde and save a little coin in return. The problem is, my hair is JACKED! I'm serious, it's turned into a slick little oil spill of a mess. I almost want to cry out just typing this. I've tried everything- baby powder, corn starch, all-natural shampoos, going longer between washes, etc. NOTHING works. The only thing that has remotely helped is this beaut, Neutrogena Anti- Residue shampoo but you can only use it once a week per the instructions.<br />
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There is less than a month until the start of Rodeo Houston and I am beyond ready. A Jake Owen, Luke Bryan (staple show), Blake, Florida Georgia, and some Maroon 5 sprinkled in the mix? That's what I call a good spring break stay-cation right there my friends!<br />
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Wanna join the fun? Head over to <a href="http://www.northcarolinacharm.com/">Christina's blog </a>and link up! ...You know you wanna!!! ;)<br />
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I am currently down 9 lb.s today, and I could not be more thrilled. I feel better, my clothes are getting more comfy and overall I feel like this could be a manageable lifestyle change in a 80/20 capacity. A big thank you goes to the fiance for the big kick in the pants I needed to get the jump start on keeping better track of myself (AKA, proposing to me knowing I would do anything in my power to not be a "fat bride". Well played Mr.Hares, well played.) I would love to say I've been trying new recipes and adding spice to the old eating, but in all honesty i've essentially been eating the same dinners nearly every night. Below is what a typical week looks like for me.<br />
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Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs with 2 turkey sausage patties, and a cup of coffee sweetened with Stevia (Maybe a couple cherry tomatoes if I'm extra hungry)<br />
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Snack: Celery with All natural peanut butter<br />
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Lunch: Grilled chicken salad with Apple Cider Vinegar, pineapple/coconut flavored water to drink and a tomato or avocado on the side<br />
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Snack: A hand full of almonds, Terra chips or apples with all natural peanut butter<br />
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Dinner: pan seared chicken or shrimp in a 1/2 tbs butter and some Mrs.Dash, mixed with red/green bells, spinach, white onion and sometimes broccoli or black beans<br />
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The dinners I have Every.night. The breakfast/lunches will vary if I don't have what I need or am getting bored. I want to try the turkey tacos with Lettuce "shells" so I think I might actually do that this weekend, the only thing that worries me about it is wanting cheese on top and not getting to have any. I do better to not have the temptation there, so that will be a challenge!<br />
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Tuesday marked exactly 150 days, or 5 months until the big I DO's!! I can't believe how quickly this year is passing. I keep having dreams that I am forgetting something H U G E for the wedding, and don't remember until the day of. Talk about worst case scenario for a planners brain. I think I have counted about 25 lists I've made just in the past month alone for the wedding. Obsessive compulsive, guilty. More than anything I am excited to see it all come together, I know no matter what I will enjoy that day and for now I am just trying to relish these days as an engaged couple. <br />
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With Valentines coming up in just over a week, I need ideas for something cute/sentimental for the beau and the kids. Do you get your kids Valentines gifts? I Know it seems super cheesy, but it's a tradition my mom started when all of us where younger. My mom literally got us small gifts for every holiday, and even once got my sister and I matching Hanukkah socks. No, we are not Jewish. Lol. That was just how she was, each and Evey Holiday was special and all the big ones (i.e Easter, Christmas, July 4th, Valentines, Halloween) came with gifts and a house full of decorations. I kid you not, this woman has a box of decorations for any and all holidays. It was so fun as a kid, and I want to carry that on to my children. Do you have any holidays/traditions that may be silly or crazy but you do it out of the sense of carrying on the tradition?<br />
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That's all I got today- off to save some dummies. Literal ones. Today is my CPR/First Responder training course from 12-5 p.m. Wish me luck~<br />
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My Photo An Hour; 01/29/2014<br />
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Wake-up call for this sleeping beauty. Notice how she sleeps on TOP of her covers, with around 15 animals on TOP of her head. yeah, every night. <br />
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Someone is feeling more peppy, and wanting to get in some snuggles before Mom heads off to work. Time to fix that hair (hers, or min...u.o.n.e.o) and head out the door.<br />
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A quick breakfast this a.m. at my desk. Grapes and water, nothing special but I am not really in the mood to eat something too big.<br />
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Go over my agenda (NOTE: If you do not have a Lilly Pulitzer Agenda you are lost. You may not know it yet, but you are. GET ONE!) Make some phone calls to a few reps and get the days plan lined out.<br />
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MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) time. Time to go raid the press room floor and look for any "unsafe" items/actions. I'm basically the safety snitch. Imagine the friends I have at work. <br />
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Start downloading the daily reports. I run around 10 reports in the morning for various accounting functions. Each one takes a good chunk of time to download, and then another chunk of time to format.<br />
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Lunch is served! I didn't really feel like getting out in the cold today, so its lunch at the desk and some Pinterest surfing on the phone for the next hour to relax a little. <br />
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Remember yesterday, when I said I confess I hide? Well, this is me literally hiding from a co-worker yesterday. Yes, I'm under my desk. No, I am not ashamed.<br />
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The cost is clear- seriously that was a little excessive! <br />
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Go over Safety Shirt proofs for our upcoming Safety meeting, and book my CPR/First Aid Re-certification class for next week.<br />
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Try to conquer the mountain of paper work remaining on my desk, to be resolved by 4 p.m. Yikes! Luckily it's a lot more resolved than it looks, and it's more finalizing the last step's rather than starting all new stuff this late in the day.<br />
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Ok, this is where you will either fall in love with my Fiancee or hate me. You see, one thing I truly despise is getting Gas. So here is my happy little lover gathering my bags from the car and taking it to get filled up. I swear, he is a saint when it comes to this. I don't even know why I hate gas stations so much, but I do. #sueme<br />
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A quick Target run with the MIL to take a look at their C9 deals and what catches my eye? V A L E N T I N E S D A Y ! ! <br />
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Bring home some running clothes goodies for Phil for being such a great man! And also because it was 25% off with my Target Cartwheel. What, like you don't like a good deal too??<br />
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Eat dinner (Turkey Chili not pictured as it looked really strange, but was amazing) and catch up on my Pretty Little Liars I missed Tuesday. <br />
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Tuck kids into bed at 8:30, peek in on said kids at 8:35 to see them clearly passed.the.freak.out. from an exhausting day of school and STARR test prep. <br />
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Mommy Time- A super hot bath with the bathroom lights out, Mahogany Teekwood candle burning, and some soft music playing on Pandora to decompress. I could sit in here for hours!<br />
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So, boring as it is, that's my typical Wednesday! Link up and let us know what a typical day in your life looks like! Be sure to go over to <a href="http://www.snhblog.com/">Steph's blog </a>or <a href="http://megoonthego.com/">Meg O.'s Blog </a>to link up and join in on the fun! <br />
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<br />Krystinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148307261187005970noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820097833313938464.post-82894409851802505192014-01-29T12:49:00.004-08:002014-01-29T12:49:57.274-08:00An I Confess Sesh...<br />
Just a quick list of the things currently weighing on my chest. Enjoy.<br />
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<b>I Confess...</b><br />
I have been a horrible blogger. Non-5 day work weeks due to weather and 2 kids with cabin-fever from staying indoors has left me mentally drained. Not to mention the time I do have free is spent in bed cuddled up to two sweet kiddos and hunk of a future husband. Who has time to write with all that jazz going on?<br />
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<b>I Confess...</b><br />
Sometime I hide at work when I knew people I don't particularly care for are looking for me. That may sound awful, but you should meet these people. I used to hid around the office to purposely scare the be-Jesus out of my co-workers, good times, good times. Now, I just hide anytime I hear the shoes of my foes trolling down the hall. Yeah, I know their step sounds..sue me.<br />
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<b>I Confess...</b><br />
Trying to plan a wedding would be a lot more fun with endless funds. Where you at cash cow? Ma'am needs a Colin Cowley miracle to appear and POOF my dream wedding is planned. And paid for. Please?<br />
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Trying to appease everyone is really starting to eat at me. I am human- you will not agree with every ounce of everything I do. I get it. I don't care. You should not either. Please stop judging every step I take, or don't take. <br />
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Watching my Fiance's waist size drop is not nearly as "inspiring" as I thought it would be. Mainly it makes me grouchy and jealous that it's coming so easy for him. Don't get me wrong, I love the new sexy, slim him- I just wish I could blink and make it work that great for me too. #helpmeimfat<br />
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My kids have grown into full on human pre-teens over night. No, their not old enough to be pre-teens...not yet. But I hear more "totes" and "Is this for realz?" In a day that I feel I should. I'm not ready for this. Please go back to asking for princess/ ninja turtle coloring books and crayons for Christmas instead of the new I-phone and to "Download some music you chill to". Please just stop. Stop. You are 7 and 8 (almost 7 and 9) which already kills me, I can not have you just straight to 15 and 16 over night. <br />
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<b>I Confess...</b><br />
I have been a not so fun mate to have lately. I don't seem to be making any time for just the fiancee and I like I used too, and the time we do have together I seem to be harassing him with requests for help, or asking him questions that I usually already know the answers to. I am trying his patience, and I can see it in his face. I need to make a serious effort to be more loving and understanding and most importantly being thankful for what we have today, in stead of praying for what I want to get tomorrow.<br />
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<b>I Confess...</b><br />
Clear American "Pineapple Coconut" zero calorie water from Wal-Mart of all places. is my current vice. I love it, so much. So much that I hardly even notice that the daily Diet Cokes I used to have are now no existent M-F! Serious, this water is life changing. Its that good. Its not too sweet, but not to blah either. Try it, you will love it I promise! <br />
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Today has been my Photo An Hour data collection day for tomorrow's link up with Steph, and Meg O. and yet every time my alarm goes off I think "what the hell is that going off for?!?!" I mean literally, every hour. It's sad. #Blondemoments.<br />
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<b>I Confess...</b><br />
It's almost Valentines day. Like in 16 days. And I'm probably one of the most annoying people you will ever meet (err, read) for saying this, but I.Can.Not.Wait. I love V-day. I love Card. I love Candies. I love flowers. I love Red Wine. And so on, and so on. This day was made for people like me, and thankfully to the high heavens there are men like Phil to appease women like me. He is the B E S T V-day date/gift gifer/ lover. Everything. <br />
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Krystinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148307261187005970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820097833313938464.post-74469747105547744142014-01-23T10:51:00.000-08:002014-01-23T10:51:35.018-08:00Engagement photos part 2!! As promised here are some more shots from Sunday's photo sesh. These ones probably make me smile the biggest because it legit looks like we are being followed around with out knowing it. No...maybe? What ever, that's how it felt looking at them the first time. I just spoke to Fernando this morning to thank him again for the wonderful photos and he brought up a good point. As beautiful as these photos are, they don't quite capture who "we" are in whole. You see, Phil and I are not just a him and a me... we really are a we. With Wee little ones (not really, their literally almost half way through elementary now) but you get the point. We are not complete with out them, and it just doesn't feel right to not have them in these photos. One of the biggest reasons I gave love a second chance and took the leap of faith in hoping for a future with Phil was because of his deep and true love for my kids. <br />
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So what does that mean?? Oh, just that we've now scheduled photo shoot number 3! Yea...we're a little crazy. Call me nuts if you will, but having professional photos of you and your beau, plus the bonus of having some with ya'll as a whole, with the other halves of your heart is never a bad thing in my book. I honestly started to tear up a little realizing how amazing it will be to capture this moment the real way it is- with all of us. But for now, we have these beautiful mementos of just the two of us.<br />
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That pretty much wraps that up! There where a little over 100 total photos taken at the shoot, but most where different angles of the ones above. I loved how they turned out, and am even more excited to see whats to come! <br />
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Without further adieu, here are a few of my favorites from Sundays shoot. <br />
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DISCLAIMER; About 90% of these photos are of us kissing/showing affection. If that bothers you, please feel free to move along. I promise- no hurt feelings here ;)<br />
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There are 100000 more but for now, this all I can do. Tomorrow I'll post part 2 with our "casual outfits". What do you think? How many photo shoots is too many for engagements? We are working on #2 here and who knows what will happen between now and July! Maybe I'll take more and just not share/shove them in any ones face. Opinions?<br />
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We didn't end up going to Fogo this weekend (insert sad face here) however I did have one of the best Ladies night's I've had it MONTHS! It was much needed girl talk, and hanging out which almost ended in a super fun slumber party. I say almost because sadly my love was struck with food poisoning and i had to rush home at THREE A.M. to take care of him. There really is nothing worse than food poisoning is there? Which is why we took Fogo off the table and decided we will try again maybe next month (After the 30YF diet!)<br />
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Saturday I woke up around 11 (yea...like nearly afternoon) got showered and dressed and when out to have some lunch and shopping time with the MIL and SIL while she was in town. Since I woke up so late, I skipped breakfast and when lunch rolled around I ordered a dressing free chicken salad and water to try my hardest to stick to my diet. The salad came and it was AWFUL..the salad itself was not too bad, but the chicken was so disgusting! I had zero apatite after only 3 bites. When we left lunch I was feeling fine, not too hungry so I figured I would be good until we could stop at Target for some fresh veggies. We walk into TJ Maxx (The Mecca of bargain shopping) and about 10 minutes in I start feeling very light headed, dizzy and confused. My MIL was concerned and ran to get me a sugary drink and something to coat my stomach. It was awful, but probably what I get for eating little to nothing that day! Needless to say they brought me home where Phil could take care of me. LOL. We literally just lazed around the house watching movies and going in and out of sleep. Nothing amazing but it was so needed. <br />
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Sunday was spent roaming around downtown Houston with Fernando (Our photographer) looking for fun/interesting shoot sites and trying to capture as many fun photos as we could without being robbed, stabbed or run over. I kid you not- I am no City Mouse- I honestly don't think I could live downtown if it was free. I love my wide open spaces and a friendly neighbor here and there.<br />
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I love taking photos, but i will say when a professional is involved is a whole different monster than when you and your girlfriends are taking group pics. For one, you don't see them...like at all- until their done. Talk about nerve racking!! I am an instant satisfaction type of girl, and even when you have a professional telling you "these look great, good job" sometimes you have to see it, to believe it. Which will hopefully be tonight! Eeeek!! <br />
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Today marks 5 days down of this whole healthy living- lifestyle change thing I have going on and so far I am down 3.5 lbs and having less and less headaches from caffeine withdrawal. Thank you sweet baby Jesus! It's also day 3 of my work out implementation and so far so good. I am not nearly where I need/want to be, but I am that much closer than yesterday. <br />
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So my Fiance's sister is in town this weekend so we are going to dinner Saturday night to celebrate Poobear's college graduation (She was on vacation and was not able to attend) as well as my FIL's birthday that was last weekend by having dinner at Fogo De Chao. As excited as I am to go (I hear it's wonderful!) I am also terrified that the old me will bust through the doors of this restaurant, and devour everything in sight. Here's to wishing for self control! Just look how yummy that looks!!!<br />
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T H R E E<br />
As many of you know I am currently in the mists of planning my wedding. (side note...only 168 days until I am officially Mrs. Hares) and here's my biggest dilemma. Cake. The weekend prior to my "lets not be a fat bride" weight loss journey began, it was at the <a href="http://www.bridalextravaganzashow.com/">Houston bridal extravaganza</a><br />
and got to taste the most a-mazing Bavarian Cheesecake EVER. Ever. It's from a local bakery called the <a href="http://bavariancakery.com/index.html">Bavarian Cakery</a> and I just booked our first cake tasting in a few weeks to let Phil get his paws on a piece of this heaven! The twisted part is that I won't even be able to try any at the appointment! :'( What we do to look good ladies! All I need to do is get the man-candy on board with it and we are good to go. Otherwise, it's back to the hunt for the perfect cake!<br />
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F O U R<br />
Spring baseball season starts back up in just one short month, which means 3 days a week watching this guy <br />
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play his heart out for the love of the game. I love spring baseball- and watching how with each passing season my son grows at both skill and love of the game! We've stuck through with the same coach for the past 7 seasons and I can't imagine having to ever leave Coach Casey. He has been there through all the up's and down's with our boys, and been such a mentor. Sports are always that much more worth it when you have an amazing coach!<br />
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F I V E<br />
Sunday we are taking our engagement session (part 2) and I could not be more excited. You see, our last engagement photo session turned out to be a dud. Let me take that back- they actually gave us some very beautiful photos, but the weather was SO SO against us. Rainy, grey and just not what was ideal for the "rustic, country outdoor" photos we were looking for. Our photographer is a saint, and saw how desperately sad I was that we could not get more of the shots I had in mind, and agreed to do a re-do pro-bono. And this is the weekend forecast! Woo0ohoo!! <br />
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Tortillas deserve their own place at the top of the food pyramid in my book. I love them. Alot! The go with everything, they make my 2nd favorite food, Tacos and they can be eaten solo or dipped in salsa. Yummmmm. So going sans tortas for 30 days is proving to be a challenge that I know I will have to struggle to get through. Thankfully the meals I do/ can still eat are really yummy and packed with tons of things I like, and I've even started drinking tons more water just out of habit which is helping with my ever occurring kidney issues. My main staples have been Grilled chicken breast with steamed squash and zucchini, steak with a side of pico and half of an avocado and celery with all natural peanut butter at snack time. Most of the items I ate all the time anyways, Ive always been a big fruit and veggie lover so that didn't really change much- it was teaching myself to plan ahead so I would not fall in to the trap of doing what was "Easy" and eating junk from a bag or fast food.<br />
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ALl in all, I would say the diet is starting to prove that your body is based 90% off of what you eat. Im going to start adding in light exercise (walking, jogging, squats, lunges) starting today. It really helps that the fiance has started working on his "wedding body" too so we can encourage each other to keep up with workouts and healthy eating hobbits. He's not on the YF with me, and to be honest thinks there is 0% chance I can do it (Now I HAVE to prove him wrong) but he supports me none the less. <br />
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I'm thankful I started this in January and don't have any wedding festivities planned for the next 30 days making it that much easier to stay true to it. How is the diet going for you? What tips/tricks do you have to keep strong when first starting out on the healthy living challenge?<br />
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I've been a daily reader of, <a href="http://www.snhblog.com/">this amamzing gem of a blog </a>for a little over 3 years now, and up until recently that's all I was- a reader. I was always a in-the-crowd cheerleader. I never commented, I never gave feedback- I just read along and silently cheered for her through all her ups and downs. Last week Steph issued a "challenge" as she does every January, and for some reason it just registered with me. I shot her an email begging for more information and was met with open arms (via email). I knew after reading it, this was what would kick start the change for me in 2014. <br />
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I have now signed up to be part of the "Yeast Free 30 day Challenge" with <a href="http://www2.hotzehwc.com/l/30032/2013-12-12/5hnf">Physicians Preference </a>for their support through my 30 day YF challenge. The first two weeks are going to be the hardest- and for a fruit lover like myself, it my actually kill me. BUT, I have been assured that the pros far out weigh the cons! <br />
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So, I'm doing it! I'm making the promise to myself to take the 30 day challenge, and see where it leads me. My ultimate goal would be to complete this 30 day challenge, and go on to live a 80/20 lifestyle all the way through to the wedding day in July. Again, this is just DAY 1- so I don't want to get too far ahead of myself!<br />
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So far today, my food intake had consisted of this:<br />
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Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs with salsa + Water<br />
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AM Snack: 1/2 a Larabar (Peanut butter cookie) <br />
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Lunch: Roasted Chicken breast + 1/2 raw bell pepper dipped in Garlic Hummus <br />
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My after noon snack is going to be a hand full of Cashews, and for dinner tonight I have steamed broccoli, grilled chicken and black beans. I'm feeling full, and pretty impressed with myself for making it to 2 p.m. and not having a single caffeinated drink. ( I typically drink a Diet Coke EVERY-SINGLE-DAY with lunch...and sometime more than that). That's a big thumbs up to me!! <br />
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What changes are you going to make to better yourself for 2014??<br />
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Krystinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148307261187005970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820097833313938464.post-21804477043751311952014-01-09T10:55:00.001-08:002014-01-09T10:55:16.138-08:00Perfectly ImperfectGo to Google...go right now, and type in "Beautiful Brides" in the image search. Do it. I'll wait. <br />
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Every.single.one. is Stunning. Every one! Is that even possible??<br />
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If nothing else in your life ever makes you question if you are good enough- pretty enough, skinny enough, deserving enought, it may just happen when you get to be the ever coveted Bride.<br />
I've never been overly self concious of myself. I am by <i>NO</i> means perfect or even close for that matter, but up until a few years ago I could really give a crap about what the perception of "beauty" was. I didn't <i>love</i> my body, but I didn't hate it either. I knew what looked good on me, and what didn't and played up my ASSets. (One of the few things I am proud of is my perky little ass. It's not that Nikki or Kim ass, but it's <i>perfectly perky</i>.)<br />
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okay, okay, enought about my ass. the point is, I never really worried too much about what I wore/ate/did for my body UNTIL I became a bride.<br />
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Everyhting chagnes the second you say "YES" to the question you waited so long to hear. Everything. Not because your Fiancee has some pact that he will only marry you as a size 2, or that you've now magically become more willing to work on yourself. It's society. Society will continually badger you until you feel like the biggest, ugliest blob that ever walked the face of this plant. Literally!<br />
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You'll look through bridal magazines that feature size -2 models in dreses that you've been eyeing since your birth and go to dress trial appointments where they pinch and poke you to fit into dresses and then parade you around the store for the entire female population to see and judge you. "Did you see Krys? They didn't even have to use the clips on her dress!!" "Ew." "Totes". "Totes nasty".<br />
Judgemental skeezas- there everywhere. <br />
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After a few months of questioning every body party I have, or don't have (Hello tiny A cups that fit in oh you know, nothing!) and crying for hours and days over my "imprefect" engagment photos, I finally realized somehting. <br />
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And it's 100% true. Beauty is never the same. Ever. You have to see past your flaws, psat your insecurities and just, live. Be happy that you get the chance to marry the man of your dreams, be thankful that in your worst and at your very best he is there- Every day, forever. Don't let a magazine, a spiteful friend of even your interal doubts stop you from enjoying this beautiful moment. For the most part, being a bride is a once in a life time event. Make it cout- for <i>you</i> be your beautiful.<br />
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No more snoozing the alarm to get that few extra (20) minutes snuggled up in bed, no more rushed hair days and make-up done at work in my office- nope, now its back to making lunches the night before, getting 3+ people up, dressed, presentable and out the door by 6:15 a.m. sharp. Ouch. Just tying that just now made me cringe a little. <br />
It's not an impossible feat, just somehting I will most definatly have to adjust back into. Which basically means me and the kids in bed and lights out by 9 p.m. tonight, yea...that's my bedtime on school days. Sometimes I push it and will stay up until 9:30, 10 even and I always end up paying for it in the morning.Always. I don't knw what it is, on the weekends I can get 4-5 hours of sleep and Im good, but during the week-im a bear!<br />
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So now I'm off to get things in order, and prep the family for the long dreaded end of winter break. Wish me luck!<br />
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December was here before we knew it and it itself was JAM PACKED with exciting (exhausting) milestones and monets for us. My Fiancee had been in the final streches of his degree plan at UH (GO COOGS!) and finished up with classes and finals on Dec. 6th. He had a beautiful Ring Ceremony coming up, and then the final hoo-rah, graduation coming up just <strike>weeks</strike> DAYS before Christmas! He decided that with everything going on, I.e Holidays, moving, graudation (and the whole, us having basically zero privacy thing) he would surprise me by wisking me away for a fancy weekend at the UH Hilton while we enjoyed the ring festivities.<br />
Talk about surprised! If you knew anything about P, you would know he is Cheeeeep! Wait, maybe cheap isn't the right word...frugual, practical? No, cheap is a more fitting description. Anyways, he busted open the piggy bank and splurged on a beautiful suite at the Hilton, Dinner at a 5 star resturant downtown, some UH swag I LOVE, and even flowers!!<br />
Ya'll, I won't even lie- I was blown away! The room was beautiful, yes and the view- wow. But hoenstly the most meaningful part of it all was that this was supposed to be his weekend- his moment to shine, but all he wanted to do was make me feel special.<br />
The very next weekend was G-day, as in college grad 2013, end of your collegic career as you know it, the final steps before you are thrust into the "real world" and left to fend for yourself. <br />
The ceremony was Friday, 12/20/2013 held at the basketball pavillion on campus, and afterwords we had a big party at the house to celebrate with all of our closest friends and family. The night was perfect, and it could not have come at a more amazing time. It was one of the best christmas gifts we got as a couple, ever. Before you think I'm a crazy person for saying this was a gift for "us", it was! Yes, this was his graduation, and his degree- but this is for our family, and our future and thats a gift that I can't thank him enough for!<br />
Christmas round one was spent in Orange, Texas celebrating with Owen, Kim and Troy. I always love goign there and spending time with them- Owen is getting so big now, and looking more and more like Juan and Moosey. The day came and wnet too fast, and before you knew it, it was christmas eve with the Dudley side of the family. I will always love and respect them so much for keeping Phil and I so close to their hearts. For those of you who may not know, The Dudleys are my kids grandparents on their fathers side. They have always treated Phil and I as part of their family, and are God honestly happy for us and our future. They are a true blessing! <br />
Christmas day was a total blur- there were presants EVERYWHERE, family breakfasts, famly lunches, family dinners...I don't think i've eatten that heavily in one days sitting ever before! It is so much fun getting all the sisters together at Dads and tearing through our gifts (all at the same time) and then going around the room showing off what eachother got. St. Nick was extra kind to me this year (because I was so good....duh!) and I was spoiled beyond belief. I got things I needed, things I wanted and loved, and things that I couldn't have imagined I got or deserved!<br />
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For new years this year, we decided to do something a little off. You see, every year for new years we ususally go out with our close friends Chris and Sam to celebrate Chris' birthday. Last year was spent in NOLA on Bourbon St. rining in the big 13' with 1000's of starngers. It was an experence for sure, but nothing I would <i>need</i> to do again. This year the holiday fell on a Tuesday, talk about bummer timing and with me having to work that day (yea, I had to WORK on NYE) we just didn't see any reason to do something outragious. So, we went camping. That's right- camping. Our close friends have land not too far from us, so we loaded up the sleeping bags and supplies and headed out. <br />
Honestly- amazing time. The kids ran around to their hearts contect, we roasted marshmellows, sipped <i>moonshie</i> Champagne and just had a great time and it was a memorable way for the kids to close out the year. Something I see us doing again very soon.<br />
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So, how where your holidays? <br />
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My life as of late consists of late night baseball games, planning a wedding to come in just 6 short months (Holy COW!), job hunting for the Mister, looking to start the building process on our very first home, all the while trying to squeeze in as much time with friends and family as we can.<br />
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<img src="http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz350/KrysHares/signature_zps38291045.jpg" />Krystinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02148307261187005970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820097833313938464.post-39206710697120018922013-12-20T10:00:00.000-08:002014-01-07T12:30:01.440-08:00Where to start...I guess this is as good of a start as any- but it's taken me a long time to start this, and even longer to find the courage to push that ever so looming "publish" button in the top corner. I've always loved the idea of blogging, and getting my thoughts and ideas out even if I was the only person to ever see it. Putting yourself out there in the 'blogosphere' to be seen, judged...hated even. Talk about giving you anziety!! I finally decided it was time to put on my big girl panties, and jump in- head first, and just see what happens. Who knows how much I'll keep up with this, or if it will ever be read by a single soul...ever. The point is I've started and that puts me at least one step ahead of where I was yesterday! So here I am, fully exposed, haert on my sleeve, the real Raw me. . <br />
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