Rest of Vacation & Apologies

Pics of the Day 3, 4 & 5 of our vacation adventures!

Children's Museum

Coolest thing- its my shadow against a wall.

The little grains are not real... they are just part of the shadows.

Got our nails done!

And apologies for forgetting my "Thankful Thursday" (vacation has been good, but I'm not used to not having a set schedule - hint: this isn't the only thing I have put on the back-burner this week! cough cough homework) So these are the things I am thankful for:

-VACATION DAYS! Can't believe this is already over. I would love to be a housewife and stay at home with my kiddies!

-Jesus. This week I haven't given Him the time that I normally would, but I can still feel Him tugging on my heart to seek His face. He has given me so much and even though I take my good health, wonderful family & friends, job, car, beautiful daughter and much used iPod for granted, He hasn't taken them away from me and continues to bless me. How I pray to love people like He does.

-Encouraging role models that God puts in my path & those few people that I would love to be one day!

-Night's with my Snuggie, Laptop, Comfy Couch, Mya's books and TV show "Doc." Love being at Mawmaw's house!

-Christmas time traditions and togetherness. How I wish people would always do things together and be this united all year round. Wouldn't it be so cool if we always got together and bought each other gifts just because we loved each other? Some people do. I would love that.

-Savings Accounts that save you on vacation!

-Happy days. My youth pastor said that "Happy" is only when something is "Happening" but how I love to be happy!

Vacation Day No. 2

Good day! We were going to go to "The Children's Museum" but had a change of plans. We actually went to Short Pump mall.

Then we went out with two of my bestest friends- Kayla & Brianna

Mya's furry friend named "Princess"

and yes, she picked out the clothes & bear & name.

Day No. 1 of Vacation

This week I am on "vacation" ...although my "vacation" is being spent at home. So, I am going to spend some quality time with my little Mya.

Today was sort of a get-things-done kinda day. Not very fun and too much money spent for the first day of vacation. I should've had a budget. (Next time, I will know.) We bought her 2 Christmas dresses because Mommy couldn't pick just ONE. And some clothes for Mya. And just other necessities. [Funny story: About three weeks ago, I lost my glasses, so I made an appointment to get new ones today. I was sitting in the car waiting for the doors to open to my doctor's office, and as I look down, laying right beside my driver's seat is my black studious glasses. Not to mention, I cleaned my whole car out last night and didn't even see them!]

Tomorrow will be more interesting! We are headed to "The Children's Museum" and out to dinner with two good friends of mine. Catchya later!

Update on the dieto

So,

I joined "Weight Watchers" about 2ish weeks ago. The first week, I lost 3lbs. All encouraging, although I can't really see it. Some days, I think I can, but days like Saturday and Sunday... not so much. With baby showers, recitals, church, family gatherings, etc. its hard to keep up the good work. But I'm working on it. Hopefully soon I will have a new photo that looks like an old photo from years ago! (:

Dialogue of the Day

"Mya, put the chair back under the table;

Mya, stop eating all the grapes;

Mya, put the remote down;

Mya, give me back my phone;

Mya, go play with your toys;

Mya, dont take the DVDs out of the case;

Mya, leave Mommy's make-up alone;

Mya, put the remote down again;

Mya, you need to go night night;

Mya, your driving me crazy;

Mya, again... the remote."

Despite all... we made delich brownies.

Last night, 30 minutes after laying her down to sleep,

she walks up to my bed,

"Mommy, I got a burger. I show you. In my nose."

I tell her we will pick her burgers in the morning.

"Yucky, yucky, yucky..." as she walks back to bed.

Yay! New fab idea!

So, since Thanksgiving is coming up, an tis the season... I am going to call Thursday's "Thankful Thursdays" and I am going to list a few things that I am thankful for until the end of the year. :) So for this day...

I am thankful for:

-The obvious is Jesus Christ. For taking me so filthy and ugly and loving me anyways. Even in my sin, weakness and insecurity. For always being there for me when it seems like I have no one. For blessing me beyond measure even when I don't deserve the littlest thing he has to offer.

-My job. We have such great benefits and though sometimes I have days where I could scream, overall it could be so much worse. I have great friends and a good foot in the door to my future.

-Scarfs. They are so warm and cozy while also being very cute!

-The song called "Safe and Sound" from Matthew West. For songs say what we really mean so much better than we do.

-Weight Watchers. For they make it so organized and visual to lose weight! ( I have lost 3 lbs in one week )

Stay tuned for next week's Thankful Thursday!

Goodbye Caress Glowing Touch...

Hello Winter Candy Apple!

New Scent from Bath & Body Works

One of their Holiday Fragrances.

Delicious!