Sometimes you have a good day and sometimes you don't!

On Sunday, I ate a chocolate sunday, and it was good. Little did I know that the chocolate sunday would make me gain back 2 pounds of the 4.9 pounds that I previously lost. UGH! I mean, it doesn't even weigh 2 pounds. How is that possible??

On a more positive note, I went shopping with Sarah and some of the wedding party on Saturday. We found the ALMOST dress (I picked it out BTW.). But then, Sarah remembered that her cousin had a similar dress for her wedding last summer. After a quick search on mobile facebook (ain't techonology great? I mean how did I function before I had my Blackberry?) we confirmed Sarah's worse fears. CRAP!! So, off to the next store we went. We found THE dress this time. haha! Note to self: if on a budget, always ask for the price before you try on THE dress. It totally sucks when you realize you can't afford it. Just saying. (Sarah, you are still my friend.) Back to square one. I received an e-mail from Sarah yesterday with a picture of another dress. Maybe we will go see it this weekend.

Here is some of the bridal party as Sarah models THE dress. Of course this was before she found out the price. I love my totally indecisive friend. :)

Oh my....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOqeLmqh8-E&feature=related

Matt Lawrence melted my heart last night. It doesn't hurt that he looks like Tim Tebow whom I have a slight crush on. :)

Anyone that can sing Ray LaMontagne like this is my American Idol!

New Year, New Duties, New Diet!

So, Sunday I was driving home after having dinner with some of my favorite people at Olive Garden. (This event requires a post of its own, but I haven't quite decided how to title it or how to keep it rated 'G'. On the contrary, I did post a half naked picture and a very detailed blog about Dr McSteamy, so I'm not sure this blog is rated 'G'... I digress.) Anyway, my phone rings, and of course, it was in the bottom of my purse in the back seat of the car. I waited until I got home to check my voicemail, and it was from my dearest and long-time friend, Sarah. She said she needed me to call her back immediately. Do you ever have one of those psychic moments when you KNOW what the phone call is about? You want to call back and yell out what you think, but you stop yourself because you don't want to ruin the other person's suprise?!? So, being the wonderful friend that I am, when she finished yelling, "I was wondering if you would be my MATRON OF HONOR!," I said "I KNEW IT!" That wasn't ruining her suprise, was it??

I am so excited for Sarah and Adam. They have been through a lot the past 10+ years, and I've been Sarah's friend the entire time. I've even stayed Adam's friend even though he drove Sarah NUTS waiting so long to propose. I feel like this is my wedding too, although, I'm pretty happy that all I have to purchase this time is a few wedding gifts and a bridesmaid dress.

The date is set for October 9th, 2010. I am in another wedding (Kristen and Jon's whom I LOVE very much) on May 22nd. My dilemna: Lose weight for Kristen and Jon's wedding, and KEEP IT OFF for Sarah and Adam's wedding. This year, my weight loss has a purpose besides wanting to be "sexy by summer." I just have to figure out how I'm going to pull it all off.

Here's the ring!! Turns out, Adam has had the ring since November of 2008. Josh bought my ring on August 4, 2007 around 6:30pm and proposed on August 4, 2007 around 7:00pm. I have a very patient husband. Congratulations to my very best friend and her VERY patient fiance'!

NOBODY should look this good!

As a child, I never had movie star crushes. I never melted when the Backstreet Boys or nSync came on TV. (I didn't say that I didn't know every song.) My husband always asks me what guy I fantasize about, blah, blah, blah. I guess he is trying to make sure his body matches up. Truth is, I'm a realist, and I know Dr. McDreamy will never show up at my door in his underwear begging to jump into the sheets with me. What's the point??

Oh BUT, Dr. McSTEAMY!! This is his first appearance on Grey's... THIS is when I turned into a 13 year old blubbering idiot who panted at the TV. (Okay, no panting, but close.)

Last night was a crossover episode of Grey's and Private Practice. Mark (McSteamy) was in LA with his newly found pregnant daughter so Addison could perform a surgery only SHE could do. (sure.) Anyway, together again. Addy and Mark. AND again, he undresses himself. Just when I had gotten back to normal and remembered that I am 23 and married, and that he is NOT coming to Cotton Terrace to sweep me off my feet. And so, it has begun. I'm 13 again. Now, if I could only find my Backstreet Boys cd.

Who looks this good eating cereal!?! And, where can I get one of those bowls?

disclaimer: I love my husband more than any man on this earth. I love his body more than I like McSteamy's.... Just for the record, I do not want a life-size poster of this to put in my closet.

It's about time I start this thing!

I created this blog about six months ago, and completely forgot about it until my friend Jessica started one to document her after-college, in the real world, big girl life. After a little boost from my pal, I've decided to start this thing. I'll start off by saying that I don't pretend to have an extreme lifestyle full of exciting events. I spend most days balancing financial statements and most nights chasing two year olds around so I can wipe their noses. That said, ordinary things to most are probably extraordinary to me. Most blogs will probably be about stuff that happens at dance or stupid things my husband and I get ourselves into. Feel free to stop reading now.




So, for my first blog... Hmmmm...



Every year, our dance competition team takes on the task of performing a production of about 40 kids. It usually requires numerous props to pull it off. We will start with our first.



Our first year, we did a Pirate production. My dad and many of the other dads constructed a pirate ship from plywood complete with a PVC pipe flag and steps made from 2x4's.

Because our business was just starting out, we didn't have the money to rent a uhaul let alone buy a covered trailer of our own. We carted that ship around on a 16ft trailer with bungie cords and bright blue tarps to protect it. But, it was a DANG good looking ship, and we won many awards with that piece.

Last year, we did a piece titled "Rockin Thru the Decades." We started with music from the 40's and ended with "Sexy Back" by Justin Timberlake. It was fitting for the time. Ha! For this prop, my dad took the existing pieces from the pirate production and constructed a 5'5ft tall Jukebox along with two LIGHTED platforms.

Yes, those are babies in Afro wigs.... I always try to add a humorous aspect to the productions because I feel like productions are meant to entertain the audience and the judges. Wait until you see this year's production!! (No pictures until after competition season, sorry)

So, this year we are daunted the wonderful task of constructing a life-like airplane complete with wings and a propeller. My dad is so excited about it. He hasn't been able to sleep for the past week because he is so excited about starting the project this weekend. (Did I mention that I was a really sarcastic person?) I know it will turn out wonderfully!! It's the "in between" events that will require a lot of prayer. Stay tuned.