Wednesday, February 29, 2012

My Birfday

So, for the BIG 3-0 I wanted to just party all night
dance on tables
get crazy
go to a rave (do people still do that??)



But none of that happened, so I had a glow stick party
in the bathroom with a 4, 5, and 6 year old!
Pretty much cooler than any table dancing I could have done.

AND, we got to hold a brand spanking new baby boy
It does NOT get any better than that!


Our sweet friends, the Seprish Family, invited us over to celebrate.
Mind you, Laura just birthed a baby, and was still down to host a party.
This woman is absolutely the best.
She is an amazing woman, mom, spouse, and friend.
And I am one lucky girl.
She even got me a Red Velvet cake...
from COSTCO.
Be still my Red Velvet loving heart.
It was worth every last bite!!!


So, it was the best kind of birthday,
surrounded by friends and my own little family..
Lots of sweet cards and thoughtful gifts,
I am so happy to kiss my 20's goodbye.
I will take a snuggle from my kids over a hangover any day.


I didn't do so hot on my 30 before 30 resolutions,
but what I am figuring out is enjoying the ride
is so much better than scheduling life to fit in to my
grand plans.

So here's to another year,
a few more gray hairs and wrinkles,
but an abundance to be grateful
and thankful for in my life.
xo, A

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

One Piece or Two?

Hi Gals! Just wanted to flashback to some videos I made from last year
about working out, setting goals, and staying motivated.
As bathing suit season approaches (yikes!) we all need a little reminder
or two
or three....
so here are a few tips from me from last year.

Also, remember that the most beautiful thing about yourself
is your confidence,
so don't be ashamed of your imperfections...own them.
Don't let them own you and rob you of a great time at the pool,
or a fun beach trip with friends and family.
Find a bathing suit that you feel confident enough in, and just go with it!

(FYI: for a good chunk of the country, bathing suit season isn't for quite some time, but for us Texans, it is knocking at our doorstep...time to hit the gym!)






Also, I would love to get back to regular posts about fitness related things, so if you guys have questions, let me know and I would be happy to address them in a video.

I think this is the kind of suit I am on the lookout for, since we have to hit up the neighborhood pool this year...
I may have to save my bikinis for the backyard now!
Any cute suits you have your eyes on??


Red Suit
xo

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

The Dirty 30

Hi! Happy Love Day.
Just wanted to share some "stuff".
Nothing earth shattering,
but I have missed you!



Products:
Olay Professional Advanced Cleaning System
Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Daily Scrub
Goody Spin Pin
It's A 10 Miracle Leave-In Product
Alterna Kendi Oil Dry Oil Mist
Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark-Circle Roller
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe-35