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Our Trip to CA and my Brother’s Wedding

Long over due, but I’m finally getting around to posting about July’s trip. My brother, Adam and his wife Deniz were married last month and had a lot of pre-wedding and post-wedding activities for everyone. Here are just the highlights… ——————— We stayed with my cousin and her family and enjoyed some rest and relaxation. [...]

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Operation Purple Dress Update – Dress ready!

I did it!  It fits and it’s now altered (dress shortened to one length and straps added).  Had a fitting yesterday and picked it up.  So excited to see the final product…and to fit in it! What in the world, Ellie?! Such a troublemaker! This is one happy bridesmaid.  Can’t wait for Erin’s wedding! So, [...]

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Splish Splash Play Date

Walked over to a play date this afternoon with swim suits in hand (actually, in backpack!)  You can have a great afternoon with some kiddie pools, water table, and friends. FYI – If you’re kiddo is going to do a lot of swimming this summer, I highly recommend getting a reusable swim diaper.  We got [...]

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First down, 40 to goal!

I have no idea why I just tried to make that sound all football like. The only things I know about football came from watching Friday Night Lights on Netflix. Good show, FYI. Any-who… Guess who has two thumbs and lost her first 20 pounds since January… THIS GIRL! Once we get closer to the [...]

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Best. Diet. Ever.

The good news is… I’m down 16 pounds since January 1st. (The bad news is my pants don’t seem to fit any different. What’s up with that?) I have Ellie’s 6mo birthday to thank for this miraculous weight loss. Not only am I burning calories by breastfeeding and taking walks with the stroller and hitting [...]

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Self-improvement meets house-improvement

Thought I’d fill you in with my progress for Operation Purple Dress… Not sure if I’ve lost any weight since our scale is temperamental, but, I’ve been 95% good about following my rules.  One drink a week, no regular soda, working out, dancing with the baby, walking more… all happening.  We’re also eating home a [...]

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Saturday Derailment and Guilt

Saturday night was a rough night. Had my friend watching Ellie so we could go out to a birthday dinner.  I was excited to get out of the house with the hubby and see some friends we don’t see very much. I had myself all prepared with what I was going to order.  I knew [...]

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Operation Purple Dress

As if competing in the Iron Girl Triathlon in August isn’t motivation enough to workout, I have two weddings to attend this summer.  My brother is getting married in July and I want to look GREAT in all the family pictures.  AND, I’m matron of honor in my friends wedding in August. When my friend [...]

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