It's Friday!

Happy Friday Yall!!
   I can not SHOUT it enough how happy I am that it is Friday!! Wohoo!!  I have my product training tonight with Rob Graf, who was the former strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Lions and Texas A&M. So it should be pretty good! Looking forward to learning from him.  I am currently writing this at work because our computer program we use is down and has been down for the past couple of hours. I am using my time wisely. :)
   Last night, to get it some physical activity I did some lunges, push ups, and squats while Brylee and my husband played in the pool, and I am so sore today. Ahh, how I have missed that feeling. ;)  I have to report also, (again) that I did not make it to the gym.  UGh! My alarm went off and I was feeling rested but then Brylee woke up, and Roger had an upset stomach, so it was pretty much a lost hope after that and trying to get her back to sleep.  Ah, well, I will go to tonight maybe after the meeting.  Can't wait to post what all I learn about the AdvoCare Performance line tonight!

I'll leave you with some pictures of Bry the last few nights.....

LOL! She is such a stinker!

Step class and tee ball

I finally made it to an aerobic class at a new gym I have a short pass yesterday. I got there early to make sure I got Brylee situated in the child care area ok.  This was her first time going and I was a little nervous at how she would go in, and then act when I left. But she did awesome!!  I did 30 min on the elliptical then went to a 45 minute step class. I was soooo lost during it but it was pretty fun!  There was another girl there and she said it was pretty confusing to her also and that that class was only her third time to go.  She was great for it only being her third time.  Too make it even worse for me I have absolutely no rhythm!!  Even at church I can't even clap on beat so you can only imagine what I look like in there! It's ok I don't care if you laugh ;) 
     I didn't make it to the gym today. Brylee had a tee ball game at 6pm.  That seems to be the absolute worst time for her to have any activity. She is just too tired. She falls asleep on the drive, then is a booger bear to wake up, and then is just grumpy and tired for the game. She wouldn't run or hit the ball or anything.  But it was too stinking hot today and her little cheeks got so red.  We have another game this Saturday morning which is her pictures. This should be fun.  Maybe if I don't go she will behave. 
     In other news, I still haven't heard anything regarding that position I want at work. But still not losing hope!  I am just so frustrated at how the slackers get to keep a job and the ones that are there on time, and work a full day, are the ones being let go!!  Ugh! I know that everything will work out in the end, I know it!

     I had my meal replacement shake today for breakfast, along with my Spark fruit punch, then for snack I had some snap peas and hummus. The white bean hummus is awesome!! Even Roger eats it up.  (and by the way he is down 2 more lbs)

It is soooo good!!

 

Then for lunch I had an AdvoBar with strawberry-mango Spark!  Helps me make finish the day strong.  For supper we went to Newks after the game and I had some chicken tortilla soup.

 

I am setting my alarm for 4:45 in the am and I hope I make it to the gym for a spin class. We have dinner plans and then we are going to an AdvoCare training to learn more about the products!! I can't wait! Going to be a great day. Goodnight all!

 

One more thing before I forget, if you guys don't mind, please keep a dear friend and her mother in your prayers.  Her mom just got diagnosed with stage III lung cancer. Please pray that they stay strong and remain faithful. Thanks!

   I have been MIA for the fast few weeks. I am still here, just a lot been going on. My brother, sister-in-law and niece have been back in Arizona for a week now, and I had another AdvoCare Mixer at my home the Thursday after they left, so I had been busy spending time with them, and then cleaning like a mad women to get my house presentable.  I terribly miss all of them and boo hooed like a baby when they left. I have also been dealing with some stress at work.  As of Sept 14, my position will be terminated. I am deeply saddened by this and just not sure yet what the Lord wants me to do.  I know that if I am faithful he will provide no matter what.  I am trying to stay positive and keep in mind that the Lord will not give you more than you can handle. But it is a little scary. I have applied for a different position within my company so if you think about it please keep me in your prayers! I would greatly appreciate it.
     My workouts have been pretty minimal as of late. It's so hard for me to get back into my routine once I get out of it and it was hard to stay at it when I had company for 3 weeks. I have slowly been getting back to that as well.
  Here are some photos I have taken since I have been gone from the blogging world.  I plan to be back and up with posts tomorrow as usual.

These are out of order, but this was today and she is pushing Baby Gabby around in her stroller

 This is how Brlyee eats an ice cream cone ;)

 So Messy!

 Worn out after an afternoon swimming.

 Pappy and Baby Gabby

 

 



Gabby is a lil daredevil!

They're here!!!

  Tuesday afternoon, my brother, sister in law, and sweet, adorable niece flew in from Phoenix. I think it was the third time I have seen Gabby, and she is the cutest, sweetest thing ever!! She is so loveable.  She just lays her head on your shoulder and gives you a hug. I could hold her all day.  Even Bry is doing well with her.  My mom had NO CLUE that the were coming then. She thought they were flying in on June 6.  They went and surprised her right after they landed and she had the best reaction ever.  She was screaming and jumping up and down and scared Gabby.  It's so wonderful to be all together. 
    They are staying here at my house (wohoo!) and Friday, May 31, was her first birthday.  So, of course we gave her a birthday party, and it wouldn't be complete with out a smash cake. It took her a minute to warm up to it but when she did she got after it.  My grandmother came and I have to say that she mad the best 7 layer Mexican dip I have ever had. Either I was really hungry or it was really good, or both but I have to give a shout out to my Mam-maw. She is the bomb.com.  yes, I really just said that. haha!  I love, love, love her. 
    In AdvoCare news, I am an Advisor! Wohoo! I think Roger saw the possibilites and due to extra financial blessings we were able to go ahead and buy in.  And I signed up another distributor.  A friend and her husband decied to sign up.  She started taking Spark when their baby was just born to help her get through the sleepless nights and days.  I wish I had known about this when Brylee was that age.  :) 
    Want to know something crazy! I decieded to do a Inasanlty work out with my brother, the ab one, and my legs are what's hurting, not my abs.  LOL!  I must have done it wrong. Tonight I plan on going to the gym, I don't care if it is 1:00 in the morning or not...I AM GOING!!  I am off tomorrow, so that is a plus! Any way, things are getting crazy with my sister's wedding fast approaching.  Will post some pics later! Take care.

Brain Sneeze

     I can not say enough how happy, happy, happy, I am that we get a three day weekend.  Friday was one of the craziest days at work that I have ever had! phew! I normally get off work at 4:30 pm and can make it home in about 10 minutes. However, this Friday, I did not get home till nearly 6:00.  Which would have been fine but I had to go to my sister's lingerie shower, and that was at 7pm. I ran home change shirts and fought with Brylee to get dressed because she was wanted to go naked.  My child..lol.  The shower was really fun and Bry liked the cake the best I think.

Like mommy, like daughter :)



We should have had a box where before you came inside you had to drop off you cell phone because I go into the kitchen and this is all I see....lol

every body with their phones out.



We even played this game where we had to make lingerie out of toilet paper. It as pretty fun. You did a fantastic job with the shower, Lori!!

This is Summer, she was our model, and boy did she rock it.  (I used to baby sit her...started when she was only a year old....ugh, where does the time go?)



     Saturday was the big day and I am sooooooooooooo happy to say that I finished my first 10K race in 1 hr 14 min.  I was hoping to in under 1hr 30min, so I think i did really good.  And I tell you what I woke up this morning feeling like I had been run over by a Mac truck with an extra heavy load.  My legs were sore and even my shoulders were.  I seriously need to start a regular weight training routine, not just some here and there.
   Saturday was very busy.  I got up at 5:30 and got the race by about 6:30.  It started at 7 am.  I met up with my friend Catherine and her husband. They were running the 5K.  They started before me and the 10Kers actually ended up starting about 15 min late.  But it was all good. I loved the course this year.  One year I did it, it was just and out and back. This time is was in some neighborhoods, along a path in the woods, over and overpass, very entertaining.  I didn't take my phone with me so I didn't get any pictures :(  When I go to the finish line and saw Mr. Paul and Catherine waiting for me and then was happily surprised to see my in-laws and baby girl.  We waited around there for awhile and then they were off to her Tee ball game and I was going to a training meeting for AdvoCare.  It was wonderful! So glad I went! That was a couple off hours . After that I came home and got Bry ready because we were going to Grenada for a fish fry in honor of my sisters upcoming nuptials. My dad drove the way up there (about 1hr 45 min) and I had about 5 heart attacks and 12 panic attacks. Needless to say I swiped the keys and took the wheel on the way home.  You know that movie "The Pacifier" with Vin Diesel in it, and they are driving crazy in the van and they stop and that girl kinda falls out to the ground just so thankful she was able to get out alive...yeah, that was me! 
    The get together was at one of my uncle's house. It's always good to see everyone and catch up.  Brylee loved the horses they had an playing with her cousins.  Good times

When I got home I went to throw something in the trash and was horrified when I saw that my brand new bottle of laundry detergent has fallen off my dryer again and busted leaking the slimy soap all over my floor...and this was the second time it happened. You think I would have learned my lessen with the mess the first time, but nope, I am too stubborn I guess.

                                    

My day was pretty much over after that. It was a good, good day! ..despite the mess
       Today we went to church and grilled out and hung around the pool, which had coooold water in it. But if you asked Brylee it was "great!" After our afternoon we went to get fro yo, and Brylee was sitting there eating hers and says, "mommy, I got a brain sneeze."  LOL! too stinking cute for words!

Does she look like Forest Gump here, when he's yelling Lieutenant Dan, or is just me?

Hot dogs..bc she wants to gross mommy out..haha!

Doesn't get better than this.

Yummy Yummy Melon!



I just love this picture, she's got her slippers, her tinkerbell PJ top that is snug in all the right places, one pants leg up and one down and a bed head, holding her airplane.

Goodnight to you all!



No sweating

  Where did the weekend go!? I think I missed it. I can't believe it's already Monday, but so excited that my mixer is tomorrow night. I hope I have a good turnout....kinda nervous about it. 
   I only worked half day today, and I am leaving work a little early tomorrow so I can come home and clean my house some more for my company.  I left today to get a sebaceous cyst removed from my boob.   It wasn't so bad, heck, it was even a bit relaxing. I got to lie still, covered with a warm blanket and gown, and it was quite and just kinda nice.  You know your life is a bit crazy when a surgical procedure is relaxing....lol!  I didn't even feel the injection of the numbing medicine. I have a few stitches and I think the doc said it was 8 cm long. I have to go back in a week to have the stitches removed. 
     After that I went home and got Brylee ready for Tee ball. She had a practice tonight and fell asleep on the way there and then was in a bit of a foul mood and stood with her arms crossed and a frown on her face for the first 25 min or so of the practice.  Then she had to pee, so we walked a mile to and from the bathroom.  I guess she just needed to move around and wake up because after that she was ready to practice and she hit the ball great!

I can't tell if she is wearing the glove or just holding it but either way it's cute!

 

After Tee ball we came home and watched some of Dancing with the Stars. I didn't go to the gym or run because I am not supposed to get my bandage sweaty until tomorrow when I can change it. ( although the walk from her practice field to the bathroom and back had me drenched)  I will take a rest day....I plan to get up in the morning and go to the gym and do a run Wednesday.   Hope you all had a fantabulous Monday and wish me luck for tomorrow! I will leave you with a pic of Bry and I which is just so typical



Tee ball season is here!

   The more I get up early and do my work out the easier it gets...that's right I said it. It gets easier.  (that and drinking some SPARK or SLAM) ..haha ..seriously it does.  Any who, It was Christmas at my house again yesterday for me, and I got in my AdvoCare Shirt, my labels, my Herbal Cleanse and Omega Plex, and my business cards.  And don't tell my husband this (I'll see if her reads this) but I can not use a single business card. My genius self ordered them with distributor spelled wrong.  Gah!! So I will let Brylee play with them or something.
  So today is the DAY!! My husband and I started the cleanse together. The couple that cleanses together .... will have rockin' bodies soon ;) He actually enjoyed the fiber drink. Me, I gagged with every gulp.  But it will be worth it. I am really going to stick to it this time to maximize my results.  I am so excited though, for his results!  A girl at my work bought a cleanse, but won't tell me how much she has lost till she finishes the cleanse.  The suspense is killin me!

 

   Tonight at 6:00, is Brylee's first T Ball game and I am soo excited to see her out there.  We missed the first 2 practices..oops, but Bry is just awesome at anything she does  so we are gonna go wing it.  It's just 3 year olds so how serious can they be? 
  ( Fast forward a few hours)  Bry's Tee ball game was too cute!! She did really good, and hit the ball pretty far a couple of times. 

Later we went to eat supper and this was how Bry finished her meal, and she was out pretty soon after that on the way home.

I have been feeling pretty low about the AdvoCare thing.  I am a shy person, an introvert, and hate large crowds, so it's pretty crazy to me that I want to try and sell this stuff.  But I feel like I am being selfish if I keep it to my self.  Even if this fails, I have to remember that I am not a failure, I have come so far from when I first started trying to lose weight, even though I didn't lose all of it with AdvoCare, I am the healthiest I have ever been in my life because of AdvoCare, and that's what's most important.  When I am feeling depressed I look at how far I have actually come....I am a totally different person.  I just asked Brylee who that was holding her in the before picture and she didn't know.  I don't want her to remember me like that anyway.

 I know it will be hard for me to break out of my comfort zone but I am going to give it all I got.