Busy busy

With school starting, we have been so busy. I am glad for the routine. I seem to get more done during the school year than the summer.

I got my hair cut - too short. I am getting used to it. Everyone at school has complimented me. Which makes me think my hair looked bad before. Ha!

Allie got side bangs. She has loved flipping those around. She looks so much older with bangs.

Corbin started middle school and loves it. Allie signed up for soccer. I want to stop time or at least slow it down. They are growing up so fast.





This is before her side bangs. She had to buy sunglasses like her PE teacher- Mr Fisher. Ha!


My friend made me a wreath. I love it.


Allie modeling at Belk. She actually got very embarrassed - which is surprising. She is so outgoing. Yes, I bought the outfit.




We asked Corbin to model since he was there. He looks thrilled. Ha! He did meet a girl going into 7th grade. Ha!


So true!

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First day of school

4th grader



6th grader






Brother and sister. They have both had great first couple of days at school. I pray it continues.


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Cousins

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What have we been up to?

We took out dog, Buddy walking one day. Buddy is one if the best dogs that I have ever had. We adopted him from the pound two years ago. He got sick and we almost lost him. Since then, he is a loyal dog. Even when Eric tried to give him a haircut and it was terrible.









This afternoon we went to my niece, Hannah's 3rd birthday party. She was so excited!



The birthday girl and Allie.



Emma and Allie.



Kinsley and Ava.



I tried to get a picture with the birthday girl, but Allie wanted in it too. Crazy girl!

Motivation Monday

I'm joining up with the sweet ladies for Motivation Monday.  This has kept me motivated and accountable.  Some things that I'm working on for this week:

1.  Drink more water.  I do good for a day, then crave a diet coke so badly.  Someone suggested drinking seltzer water to ease the craving. I am willing to try anything.   I think stress plays into my craving, as well.

2.  Cook at home and trying new recipes.  This has been challenging.  My husband will eat anything, but my kids are very picky.  I need to research new creative recipes that they will like. 

3.  My self esteem.  Lately, I have been comparing myself to everyone.  Which I know not to do.  I am blessed with my family, and I have no reason to be unhappy. 

4.  Exercising.  We are all doing great with this one.  We have been to the track as a family 3 - 4 times a week. We are planning  to run the Color Me Rad race together.  This has a been a great experience for our family. 

5.    Eating more veggies.  Fruit is not a problem for us to eat - just expensive.   I have stopped buying potato chips and cookies.  If it's not in the house, then we can't eat it. 

I look forward to reading everyone's tips for this week.  I learn so much each week.

Random pictures

Me and my girl!



Corbin in the creek at Frozen Head.



Babysitting this two cuties!

Motivation Monday #2

I'm having trouble with my laptop so I'm blogging from my phone. Last week went pretty good. I still need to drink more water.



I did cook at home, but I need to step it up to more healthy cooking.

As a family, we started running at night. It has gone so well. We are enjoying the running as well as each other's company.

I'm looking forward to trying a leg workout during the days we are not running. It is a dancer workout. I took dance for 13 years and I loved every minute of it.



My husband said he has lost 4 pounds. Woot woot! Why do men lose weight so much faster?!?!? But that is encouraging.

Thanks to all who commented last week. You all have motivated me and inspired me do much!


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