What I Wore Wednesday {#1} ...on a very late Thursday.

Today I am linking up with Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy.

The thought and time put into this post has been more than I anticipated or would like to admit.  I've been trying to get this posted for almost two days now.  On this particular post I have gone back and forth because I'm about to be vulnerable and post some terrible pictures....

...pictures of my sad, sad outfits!!

If you are not familiar with the blog - The Pleated Poppy ... go check it out.  Lindsey does a weekly post called What I Wore Wednesday where she posts pictures of her outfits from the past week.  She began this series as a way to get herself motivated to get dressed everyday and not stay in her sweats.  

I don't usually wear sweats, but my outfits are beyond sad these days.  I hardly put any thought into them. No style or creativity at all!!! What's funny about this... is that I love putting outfits together in my Polyvore app or pinning them in Pinterest.  My Dream Closet rocks!

Most days I find myself so busy the last thing I take time to do is put some effort into my wardrobe.

By starting these blog posts...I hope that changes soon.

Being the dedicated... or more like obsessed person I can be.... I went through and read ALL of Lindsey's What I Wore Wednesday posts....years of posts!!! I love to see where she started and where she is now.  I also love how she knows her style and enjoys wearing the things she loves often.  You don't need a huge wardrobe ... you just need to know what works for you! 

So before you scroll down and see these awful pictures.... let's point out what could be better...

1) the quality of the photos...my iPhone will have to do for now

2) the variety of backgrounds/scenes for my photos

3) better fitting clothes

4) a more pulled together look

5) figure out what exactly my style is!

just to name a few

Please bear with me folks.... I am just trying to get out of this style rut I have fallen in.  Don't even get me started on my hair and jewelry!!! :)

Alright here we go...

Oh real quick:::

Have you heard this before?

We only wear 20% 

of our clothes 

80% of the time.

Makes me think...I need to find items I love and get rid of the rest.

Ok...now for the outfits.

Thursday - work

Black cardigan - Walmart

Striped shirt - Stitch Fix

Jeans - J. Jill

Shoes - Target

Watch - Michael Kors

Earrings - Ballyhoo

Now this girl here....she does have style.  I love how she can throw things together and just look adorable.  I ask her all the time...Is it hard to be that cute? 

Vest - The Children's Place

Shirt - Gap Kids

Jeans - Target

Shoes - Zulily

Sass - Born with it

Good Friday - Wichita Falls 

This picture was taken at 6:something a.m.

People that are around me all the time know that I wear the same things over and over and over....and now all you folks will know.  Just stay tuned.

Striped Cardigan - Maurice's

Black shirt - one of my favorites!

(purchased at Amelia's Fashion Exchange in Waco....if you've never been...go the next time you drive through Waco...I love this little shop!)

Jeans - The Loft

Converse - DSW 

Here Jason and I are waiting (forever) for new tires for our truck.  It was a long morning!

Saturday - golf with the family

Yes, I golf in jeans.  I'm not a huge fan of shorts....  One day I will be brave again.

Not today.

Green button down - Calvin Klein

Tank - Target

Jeans - The Loft

Shoes - Target 

I usually wear golf shoes....but sometimes I just like to wear my sandals.  I enjoy golf a lot, but I am not a super serious golfer.  I just like to have fun!

Jason is wearing mostly Under Armour, except his shoes...which are Nike.

Easter Sunday - church to celebrate the Risen Saviour!

Oh my...I won't even begin to tell you about this outfit dilemma.  This was not the original dress I was going to wear....but I had to make it work at the last minute.  I know...not pretty.

Black Cardigan - Ann Taylor

Dress - Ross ($7) 

I'm more of a TJ Maxx girl...but I bought this when we went to WF on Friday.  

Boots - Walmart

Love her!!

Dress - Dillard's

Shoes - Payless

 Sunday - after church

I also bought several things at Old Navy on Friday.  I was inspired after reading all of Lindsey's blog posts.  I felt like the scarf was choking me...I will have to get used to it...

Even my kids were asking me why I was so dressed up.  

I'm telling ya ...my wardrobe needs work if my kids think this is me being dressed up!

Chambray shirt - Old Navy

Jeans - The Loft

Shoes - Target

Scarf - Target

Watch - Michael Kors

Scarf tying tips anyone? Must Pinterest this.

After a few attempts my husband asked for my real smile.

Monday - work, T-Ball game

This picture was taken at Ballyhoo in Childress...seriously stop there when you drive through!! 

It is A-Mazing!!! Love that store.  You can grab a latte and do some shopping!!

Purple Cardigan - J.C. Penney's

Favorite Black Shirt - Amelia's Fashion Exchange

Jeans - J. Jill

Black heels - Vince Camuto

Striped purse - The Shoe Dept. ($20!)
Necklace - Premiere Jewelry

I did not capture pictures from Tuesday or Wednesday.

Well, this is a start.  I hope before too long this blog posting will keep me motivated to dress a little better!

If you are in the same boat I am...check out some of the other links at The Pleated Poppy...there are some women on there with great outfit inspiration!!!!

The One with the QHS Track Regional Qualifiers

These Indians and Lady Indians are on their way to Levelland for the Regional Track Meet!!

We are behind you guys all the way.....

From left to right: Haylie Hinojosa (400m Dash), Micah Silvey (800m Run & 1600m Run) and Jaylan Williams (Triple Jump). 

From left to right: Cisco Fuqua (800m Relay, 200m Dash & Triple Jump), Cory Bodine (800m Relay), Clay Robertson (800m Relay), Adam Medina (800m Relay Alternate, Long Jump), Ethan Leija (800m Relay Alternate) and B.J. Louis (800m Relay). 

Another picture of the boys being silly....

Good Luck, Quanah!!!

Monday's Top 5 {#4}

Happy Monday Morning, Friends!!
I started this blog post series because I believe that life is just too short to dread Mondays! 
I wanted to give you five things on Monday to hopefully bring a smile to your face, make you think or to just make your Monday a little bit happier!! 

Here is this week's Top 5......

1) Who do you spend your time with? 
Something to think about...




2) Summer is just around the corner! Here is a fun list I came across with 101 things on there to do with your kids...



And to help you plan your very own list...here is a free printable! You can print it out either horizontal or vertical.
So cute!

Free Printable

3) Another fun idea for the kids.... How about filling the car up with streamers and balloons for their birthday? Or the first day of school...or anything else you want!
I love traditions and this one is so unexpected! 
Olivia's birthday is coming up soon....I may try this out!

Via Pinterest

4) Are you familiar with Lisa Leonard Designs? She has some of the cutest jewelry! Do you remember this necklace I got for my birthday? Well, here are some simple and cute gold hoop earrings from her shop.  While you are on her website...read David's Story...about her precious son.  Life is about just so much more than we think sometimes....

Buy them here...

5) Another recipe from Mama's Kitchen...
Here is a recipe to one of my easiest and most favoritest ;) desserts.... I love to throw this simple recipe together for parties or church.  It is definitely not the healthiest...but it is definitely the yummiest :)

Sopapilla Cheesecake

Ingredients:

3 cans of pillsbury butter crescent rolls
2 (8 oz.) packages of cream cheese (softened)
1 cup of sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter (melted)
cinnamon & sugar

Directions:

1.  Unroll and spread 1 & 1/2 can crescent rolls on bottom of a 9x13 pan.  
2.  Combine softened cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract.
3.  Spread cream cheese mixture over crescent rolls.
4.  Unroll and spread the remaining crescent rolls over the mixture.
5.  Spread melted butter over the mixture.
6.  Sprinkle with cinnamon & sugar.
7.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.

*Tips: It is very important to soften the cream cheese.  If you are short on time, cut the cheese up into four pieces in a microwavable bowl.  Heat for 20 seconds or until it is softened.

I hope despite that it is Monday...you will find joy in the small things!

Happy Easter!

Free Printable
    For me and you he died on the cross for all of our sins.
After three days in the tomb...he arose.
and
Today we celebrate.  Today we love.
Because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Our Saviour.

May each of your tomorrows also be filled with love and celebration.
May you know Jesus and be forgiven of all of your sins.
May you live in the present and forget your past.
May you be filled with peace.
May you know that Jesus Loves You.
Today and everyday.

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5

Via Ann Voskamp

Happy Thursday...

Man.  What a week...and it's only Thursday not Friday...just yet. 

Fitness news...

This week I got a call and was asked about my shirt size.  So let's just get real for a minute.  I am not the size I want to be and I have been lying...for awhile.   This week the Husband ordered me a large, but they wanted to double check.  After I heard my husband tell me what he told them I can see why they wanted to double check.  :) He said he didn't think I was a large, but that I had been wanting to wear bigger shirts and tie them up or something. (I've been wearing his XLs at home)  Darn.  I didn't know he was paying that much attention....  I went ahead and told them to order me a medium though because.....  I WAS a medium, but now I prefer to wear my husband's shirts...but I want to be able to fit into my mediums again....and I WILL.  I would rather have a drawer full of mediums that I WILL wear than some larges that I won't be able to wear eventually.  Makes sense, right?
 I don't care what size of shirt you wear...women are beautiful in all sizes.  I just know that I want to be the size I was... not the size I am now.  And I know there are some women that would rather be the size they are now instead of the size they were and yay for y'all! ...

I do not like the size I am now...so alas, I ordered a medium and I'm determined to fit back into it comfortably again.  I guess I will run until the Regional Track Meet so it at least fits a little less snug.

Below is THE SHIRT....can't wait to wear it.....too small or not.

Can't wait to cheer these kids on!! Go Quanah Go!!

While we are on the subject of fitness.  I have had some trouble.  A couple of weeks ago I went at 5:30 a.m. and someone honked at me.  Honked at me...at 5:30 in the morning.  Who does that? It scared me...so I hustled home.  Then the next day I went around 6:00 p.m. in the evening and I was almost done when I went past this house....with this man standing in the front yard and he was staring at me.  Not just glancing, but staring.  Like....creepily staring while he chewed on his toothpick or something.  Now, I have trust issues while I'm sitting in my own home much less while I am out running (I use that verb very loosely) with my music blasting and it's dark outside.

I prefer to workout by myself...but I did discover that I can do my own workout while I am near others that are working out also....that is....if I get up early. And I only have success getting up early if I go to bed early!!!! I'm working on it, folks.

This week I went by myself and I did not have to sprint home in a panic....I finished my workout.  I did the Week One workout of the Color Run Workout that I posted at the bottom of this post.  I felt great afterwards.  So move more ...check! The only bad part of my workout is that for my music I just played my Top 25 Played Songs on my iTunes.....only to find out that these days they are mostly High School Musical Songs....hmmmm I wonder who has had my phone?!?

Don't you feel like you can conquer the world after a workout? Why don't I do this more often???

Mom news...

Before leaving for the baseball game on Tuesday the kids found me upstairs and told me that my coffee had spilled on my desk.  Like it just did it on it's own.  I mean there's no way one of them would've knocked it over, right? My desk is just covered with piles of things...some important, some not.  I thought oh please don't be on something important.  .... sad face -----> only my Erin Condren Planner (gasp).  Oh well...it was ultimately ok.  As I cleaned it up I thought about how sometimes children are these "tiny little destroyers" that zoom around our homes and cars.  It really is amazing the things that can be turned upside down in a matter of minutes.....as I'm thinking on that while getting myself another cup of coffee, I somehow (hmmm) managed to knock my new cup of coffee off of our kitchen counter and onto the floor.  Coffee everywhere!!! I guess I know where they get their Destroyer Status!

Also, check out my cute T-Ball player....I mean aww.  Love him.

Go Cardinals!!!!

Remember the bunny wreath I ordered?

It came in before Easter! Yay!!

Tomorrow is Good Friday and I hope you each have a very blessed day with your loved ones!

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. 

Proverbs 16:3

How About Some Indians Sports News?

Yesterday was a great day for Quanah sports!
The baseball team won a district game against Wellington.  The final score was 5 to 4 and it puts them tied for 2nd place right now in our District.
After the fabulous win we honored these guys for Senior Night.
From left to right: Ryan Ray, Craig Braker, Brandon Talley, Marcus Leija and Alex Dennis.
PUHA Boys!

Photo Courtesy of Brandi Leija

Also, the Quanah Boys Golf Team is STATE BOUND!!!!! They came in 3rd place at the Regional Golf Meet yesterday in Lubbock.
The picture below was taken after they won District for the 4th Year in a Row last week in Childress.
4-Peat District Champs right here!
Congrats to them and their coach! Proud of you all!
Back row, left to right: Jace Parmer, Mayson Leija and Hayden Griffin.  Front row, left to right: Coach Trenton Boyd, Jordan Freeman and Sean Jalomo.

Photo Courtesy of Quanah ISD

Congrats!

Monday's Top 5 {#3}

My weekend went by too fast...how about yours?

Here are My Monday Top 5 .... 

1) This Book comes out on April 29th and I cannot wait to get my hands on it! I have followed The Nester's Blog for years.... Love her style, her sense of humor, her outlook on life and her heart! Follow her blog here...

2) This classic Dude Perfect video:::  Johnny Football Edition 

 By the way.... Who is ready for the NFL Draft on Thursday, May 8??? Where will Johnny Football be playing next season?!?

3) What are the first four words that YOU see?

 

Mine were:::  Loyal-Passionate-Courageous & Love

4) First Timer by Essie - a perfect Spring color

Buy it here...

5) This seems totally doable for a beginner like me :)

I hope each one of you has a fabulous week!!! 

The One with the Date Night or Road Trip Questions {#1}

When Jason and I go on road trips or if we are ever sitting around bored we love to ask each other random questions.  I decided to compile a list of my own....some are from the lists I've came across on Pinterest and some are my own.

Next time you find yourself on Date Night or stuck in the car for a Road Trip....ask each other these questions....

1. If you could spend the day with someone famous, alive or dead, who would it be?

2.  Describe yourself in a single word.

3.  Describe me in a single word.

4.  What song reminds you of me?

5.  What are five things you hope to be remembered for?

6.  Do you prefer to hug or shake hands?

7.  What is your favorite kind of cereal?

8.  What movie deserves a sequel?

9.  Can you tell me about your most embarrassing moment?

10.  What is your favorite item of clothing?

11.  What's your dream job?

12.  If you're having a bad day, how can I cheer you up?

13.  When you're sick, do you like to have someone taking care of you, or do you prefer to be left alone until you're better?

14.  Who's your favorite president?

15.  What are your three favorite apps?

16.  What do you enjoy the most sunrise or sunset?

17.  If you could have one super power what would it be?

18.  What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten?

19.  Describe an ideal weekend.

20.  What's your favorite dessert?

21. What's one household chore that you have never done?

22.  If we were in a group at a party, and I told a horrible joke that no one else laughed at, what would you do?

23.  Which Friends character are you?

24.  What TV sitcom is most like your life?

25.  What three things do you never leave home without?

26.  What are your top five favorite movies?

27.  What is the best meal you have ever eaten?

28.  What is the one movie you could watch over and over?

29.  What is the one song you could listen to over and over?

30.  Are you more like your mom or dad?

31.  If you had to sing karaoke what song would you choose?

32.  If you got an extra hour a day what would you do with it?

33.  How do you choose a friend?

34. Who's your hero?

35. What's your favorite book?

36. If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?

37.  If you house was on fire what five things would you grab?

38.  Whose wardrobe would you want to own?

39.  What are five things you would tell your 18 year old self?

40.  What are five things that make you happy?

41.  What are you the most proud of?

42.  What are you the most scared of?

43.  If you could lock up one person in a mental institution who would it be?

44.  What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?

45.  What three things would you indulge in if you wouldn't gain weight?

46.  What is your favorite movie quote?

47.  If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?

48.  If you could go back and relive one year of your life what would it be?

49.  If you could go back and relive one day of your life what would it be?

50.  If you wrote a book what would it be about?

The One with the Oooooommmmmmggggeeee...

Oooooommmmmmggggeeee, folks.  Tonight, I had my Last Pig Out Meal {oink, oink}.  I am not even playing.  I do not intend on this turning into a fitness blog.  This blog is about me....all of me....the Good, the Bad & the Ugly.  ....and tonight I am going to share a little bit about the ugly.

Almost two years ago I got married to an All American Husband and I have been living in marital bliss. While living in this said bliss I have eaten anything and everything I have wanted. ...and then some.  Also, I can count on 2 hands how many times I have worked out.  I have zero motivation.  Zip.  Zilch.  Nada.  I look at my life and think how in the world am I supposed to fit that in? (...and for the record all of these excuses I am going to tell you about, I already know the right answers/responses to them.  I just don't practice them.) On Twitter the other day I saw this tweet that hit me hard - "@Sports_Greats - I don't FIND time to exercise, I MAKE the time to exercise."  That is so true.    

I am not going to give My Number...but I will tell ya that since our wedding I have gained 33 pounds.  (Not to mention the 10 lbs. I was still trying to lose before our wedding).  Typing that was hard, but I'm sure no surprise to many.  I know to some that isn't a lot to lose, but people I am barely 5 feet tall.  So those 33 pounds look more like 2,000.  I seriously look in the mirror these days and wonder who that person is.  
Really it's not about the numbers.  Everyone's battle is different.  I care more about how I feel and these days I feel awful.  I just want to feel healthy.  For me and for my family...

Last week I was Facebook messaging a friend that is a runner.  She has accomplished a lot and is just an inspiration to many people.  When I told her that I was struggling with this she told me that when she started she posted about it all of the time to keep her motivated and accountable.  Initially, I was not planning on blogging or posting about this, but something happened after my Last Pig Out Meal tonight.  It was so good and so bad at the same time.  I must stop.  I cannot keep hiding.  I cannot keep wishing that my clothes would fit better.  I cannot waste another day by not moving more or eating better.  Which in reality...it really is that simple.  Just move more and eat better.  Ok...I can do that.  I can do that.  I CAN do that!

Another tweet that I saw recently said - "@Fit_Motivator - Forget about getting skinny.  Eat well & exercise, the weight will take care of itself."  

So, this whole post just to say -----> If you see me eating something bad....just go right ahead and knock it out of my hand.  Seriously.  I will laugh and give you a hug. 

I appreciate each of you that reads this blog.

Until next time....

The One with Stitch Fix #2

I have finally figured out a way to get my photos from my phone and to my blog.  Google Drive has become my new best friend.  I am still having issues with my laptop.  I think it is time to invest in something new.

Well, my fellow Stitch Fix Lovers....here is my Stitch Fix #2.  It was even more awesome than #1.  I loved all of my items except for one of them.  Can you guess which one? 

1) Leona Tonal Chevron Print Cross-Front Dress - Under Skies

2) Kieraly Heart Print Short Sleeve Blouse - Daniel Rainn

3) Klara Embroidered & Striped French Terry Top - Pomelo

4) Ivy Tulip Print Tab Sleeve Blouse - Pomelo

5) Rosie Cinched Waist Surplus Jacket - TCEC

Can you guess which item I didn't keep? 

It was #3...that striped top.  It just wasn't me.

Have you tried Stitch Fix yet? It is a lot of fun and no hassle at all!!

Click on the link below to sign up....

Stitch Fix Link

My Heritage App...

Did you download the My Heritage App? 

I did last week and I talked about it in this post.  The kids and I had a lot of fun with it.

Here are our pictures....

Jason's look alikes::: 

My look alikes:::

Olivia's look alikes:::

Jonah's look alikes:::

Poor Jonah had mostly girls.  I thought it was interesting that Jonah and I both got Christina Ricci and Shirley Temple.  We must look more alike than I thought.  

Monday's Top 5 {#2}

Happy Monday!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Here are my top 5 for this Monday.  Enjoy :)

1) Super Cute Easter Wreath

I just bought this precious wreath for our front door! I hope it arrives before Easter....

Buy it here...

2) Inspiration

 

3) A recipe from Mama's Kitchen - Salisbury Steak (Slow Cooker)

This recipe is a crowd pleaser.  Especially for those who have husbands that are meat and potato guys.  Plus, you make it in your slow cooker....so simple.  Win. Win.  

Ingredients:

2 lbs. lean ground beef

1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix

1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

1/4 cup milk

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup

1 (1 ounce) packet au jus mix

3/4/ cup water

Directions:

1.  In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion soup mix, bread crumbs and milk using your hands.  Shape into 8 patties.

2.  Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Dredge the patties in flour just to coat and quickly brown on both sides in the hot skillet.  Place browned patties into the slow cooker stacking alternately like a pyramid.  In a medium bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, au jus mix and water.  Pour over the meat.  Cook on the Low setting for 4 to 5 hours, until ground beef is well done.

*I found the original recipe here at allrecipes.com*

4) Labradoodle

Now how can he not make your Monday better?!?

Adorable.

5) Countdown to Easter
Visit this website for Bible stories and activities to do with your children this Easter...

                                         

I hope you guys have a wonderful week!!!

Things I Learned in March...

Today I am linking up with Emily Freeman again @ Chatting at the Sky.  I have done this once before back in July and enjoyed it, so here we go...
(tbh {that's "to be honest" for those that aren't up on the teenager lingo ;) }...some of these I learned in the months right after this last post)

1.  Someone told me that you can purchase an entire bag of PINK Starbursts.  Is this true? I must find out for sure.  Those are the best ones.

2.  That deer graze by the moon.  The best time to hunt deer is early in the morning when the moon is still out and the sun is coming up..... Is this true? I, myself, have never hunted before, but I'm curious...

3.  That it's a good day to fish when all of the cows are standing.  This one I do not know myself either, but my friend Hayley told me that and I do not question her.  At all.  She knows about life.  And stuff.

4. Mr. Pibb is actually Pibb Extra now.  Apparently, it changed a long time ago....  Either way it is still no Dr. Pepper.  I only order it if we are at the movies and I just have to.    

5.  Done is truly better than perfect.  Especially, when it is regarding my home.  I always want things to be perfect, but Jason is great about helping me just get things done.  I've realized that if I don't like something I can change it later.  The world does not end.  Who knew? :)

Then I got lost while reading Emily's list of things she learned in March.
Such as.... "3. If you ask Siri “What planes are flying over my head?” she will give you a list of planes that can possibly be seen in the sky from where you’re standing: the name of the airplane, the flight number, and the altitude."

Oh my.  I did that and Siri listed several planes that were flying in the blue skies above me.  I said a prayer for each of those flights.  That's amazing, Siri.

and her 4.

"So the other day, I had several deadlines looming so naturally I thought it was a great time to download My Heritage app and find out which celebrity I’m looking like these days. I took a quick selfie and waited for my results."

Then I downloaded the My Heritage app myself....hahaha.  Time not wasted.  The kids got a kick out of this app last night.  So fun.  Tomorrow I will try to post all of our pics.  They are classic.
Try it yourself and check out some of the other links on Emily's post.

Happy Wednesday, friends. 
"Time you enjoyed wasting, was not wasted." - John Lennon