Headache= rest day

     What. a. day. If I never after to answer another phone call in my life I think I will be just fine.  You know the saying, "if I had a nickel for every time that.....??"  Well, if I could get a nickel for every time I had to answer the phone at work I wouldn't be worried that my position was about to be terminated.  Gah!!  Off my soap box.....(for now....lol)
      Needless to say I started getting a horrible headache around noon and it didn't let up till just a little while ago.  I'm sure it's stress related. I took some Tylenol when I got home and then my wonderful mother-in-law treated Brlyee and I to Corner Bakery for supper. One of our all time favorite eats!!  I got the trio with Lentil soup, Asian salad, and some other pasta salad. It was yummy! then she watched Bry for me for a little while so I could lay down. Thank you!!

 

This is Bry singing "wash my hands, wash my hands in the afternoon" at the restaurant..so cute.

 

 

I didn't go to the gym today b/c my head was hurting so bad. I wanted to go to the Step class again but could just feel my head pounding with each move so I opted out this time. 

I got my alarm set for the spin class in the morning though!! :) Hopefully I will be feeling better after a good night's sleep. Oh, I did go to a beginners step class on Tuesday night. I think I did pretty good for it being only my second step class...I followed most the moves ok except for this one where you had to turn all the way around on the step thing. I could never figure out how we were supposed to know which way to turn and I got the other moves right except sometimes I managed to always be working the opposite leg/side of my body that the instructor was telling us to use....lol. Told ya I had a lack of coordination.

 

So this Saturday I am pumped bc I am going to Birmingham, AL for an AdvoCare 360 Event. I love learning all I can about these wonderful products and how I can continue to become the healthiest me I can be.  Let's pray I don't get lost. Along with my gift of no coordination, I am also gifted with no sense of directions!   Will definitely take my Happy Mommy Juice ..aka SPARK to help me stay alert. 

 

Nighty night!!

 

 



Weekend Recap!

Howdy folks!!  Can you believe it's Monday again??  Yeah, me either.  I'll do a recap of my weekend, since I know you all are just dying to know....haha.
   Saturday morning I went to the gym.  I went to a "learn the basics" type of spin class.  At first I was the only one in there and the instructor was giving me a one-on-one lesson but then 10 min into it another lady joined us.  It was fun!! I loved the music and it was a great workout. I was even sore in my upper body.  I plan on going to a "big girl" spin class next.  I also ran a mile on the treadmill and did a few minutes on the elliptical.  It felt good to sweat.  I need to get measured and also get my work out plan from the trainers there at the gym.  Maybe I will call in the am and make an appointment. :) . So that was my morning.  Then I came home showered and Bry and I braved the Saturday noon crowd at WalMart.  I guess that's better than Sunday's crowd.  I was completely out of toilet paper. When you are rummaging through your purse trying to find some extra Kleenex then you know it's time to weather the storm and take the little one to Walmart and pray you are able to get a few items on your list before there is a melt down. I am proud to report she was a little lady and very well behaved.  After that we came home and went swimming in Maw's pool and got some sun.  Then that night my husband's coworker took us to dinner. And where did we go?? Cazadores of course! I could eat there every day, twice a day. lol.

Some of my gym essentials!

    

Sunday we got up went to church, went to Newk's...ya know, the usual Sunday ritual.  I decided to go to the gym again.  I wanted to go to the Work out of the Day class that I had done last Sunday but it was a different instructor and when I saw those glide things on the floor (where you have to wear those shoe things) I chickened out and left. I was like, heck no! I will fall flat on my face. I pretty much have zilch coordination. It wouldn't have been pretty. ( I can't even clap on beat at church, I'm always off) After, I snuck casually walked out of the class, I did a mile and a half on the treadmill and 35 minutes on the elliptical.  Not too shabby. 
   I have to give a shout out to one of my besties, who is also my cousin, Nikki! hey girl Hey!! She texted me earlier b/c she found my blog and she wrote to me at the right time.  I needed her words of encouragement.  I don't get to see her that often any more just b/c of work and we both have families but she is someone that I would still call if I needed anything and I know that she would be there in an instant.  I still feel like I could tell her anything, she just gets me.  We used to live together at our Mam-maw's house and that was some of the best times of my life.  She deserves her own whole blog post. But until then I have to leave you with some old pics of us. We also used to travel every where together when I was a nanny! It was AWE.SOME!!

 

 

And this was my view while walking yesterday afternoon!  Too sweet and she had an orange face by the time we were finished.

 

 

 

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!!

 

 

 

 

Happy Fourth on the fifth!

     After everything going on at work recently, I went Wednesday and got there on time at 8:00 and by 10:30 I had had all I could take of it.  So I left. I broke down and left.  I haven't had many breakdowns (work related since I transferred from our Brandon office to my current location in Madison) but I did Wednesday. I cried and let it out. I am so mad and frustrated that all my hard work and time that I have given that company can just be thrown away and someone else who doesn't even do half their job gets to stay. But whatev!!  I don't think I would like it anyway if I was one of the 3 people left in the office. I really just think I am going to take my severance package and say see ya later to that place.  I was so mentally exhausted Wednesday that I was tired physically.  I came home and enjoyed my time with Brylee.  It was wonderful! We went and got fro-yo and snuggled watching Max and Ruby :)

She won't look at the camera...lol!

 

My sweet Girl!

 

That afternoon, we came home and got the yard ready for our Fourth of July celebration.  We got a badminton set and got the net put up and cleaned out the pool!  Brylee was ready to play!

 



Bry carrying out the bag that was as big as she was.

The badminton was a hit!  If you have never played before it is a lot of fun!!  and a good workout!

 

here are some more pics from the week....

Brylee playing some air guitar....She sure can rock it!

This is my before and after picture that I finally made. The before is March 13 before I started on AdvoCare products and the other is June 2013- currently :) making progress

We always celebrate July 4th as Brylee's half birthday...it's so easy to remember

 

Making banana pudding. yummy!

After Church last Sunday...love how Bry always adds her touch to the pictures as you click the button

 

 

Having fun with daddy

 her new dinosaur feet. 

 

Tonight I am going to the gym for some Cardio and plan to go to a spinning class in the morning.

 



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.