Archives for November 2011

my tattoos, tracy anderson love, and other stuff

November 6, 2011

Once again, here are just a few of my faves from last week on the Mommalogues.

Do you have tattoo’s or piercings and will you let your kids get them?

Being that both Jimmy and I have tattoos (and I have my nose pierced), we certainly have no room to tell our kids that they aren’t allowed. I mean, we absolutely can while they live under our roof, but once they leave the nest….they’re on their own. They do know, because we’ve had those conversations already, that I have strict guidelines on the whole issue. Here’s the top 3 rules I believe they, and myself, need to take into consideration before making anything permanent.

What’s your fitness routine?

If you know me at all, read my blog, or have even heard me breathe….you know all about my fitness routine. I have, mmmm, maybe what you’d call a slight obsession. I don’t necessarily love to workout, but my mood absolutely needs that lift several times a week. Luckily, I found the sweetest and most amazing trainer in the whole world that definitely keeps me on the ball and never bored. Now if only I could find someone to come and cook all my meals, I would totally be able to look like her too.

Do you expect your kids to go to college?

The other night we found Taylor in his bed crying. When we asked what was wrong, he sobbed, “I really want to study to be an engineer in college, but basketball is getting in the way!” Um?!? Really?!? He’s 6. (and he doesn’t play basketball…yet) So, I would guess with that scenario he most definitely has plans to go to college. Here’s how Jimmy and I view the whole issue on college.

shutterfly winners!

November 6, 2011

Here are the the THREE winners for the Shutterfly 25 free photo holiday cards:

The Smith Family

Janelle ~ Rellas Bellas

Gigis Ramblings

Make sure to email me ASAP and I’ll get you all your codes!

Thanks for entering!!!

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the holy grail natural deodorant that works

November 4, 2011

Seriously, this product is AMAZEBALLS. You have to try it out.

Oyin Funk Butter

Music in video: Helen Austin

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a letter to my kids about anxiety….

November 2, 2011

anxiety

My sweet Taylor and Chloe….

Before I explain things to you, know that I love you.
Beyond words.
I love you that much.

And it is because I love you that I need you to know that I am not perfect.
And sometimes my imperfections may hurt you.
Sometimes you might even think that what I struggle with has something to do with you, and you’ll wish things were different.
And trust me.
Sometimes so do I.
So do I.

The truth is, every single one of us in this world has a struggle.
We all have something that we have to continually work and fight against, something that causes us to cling just a little tighter to our Savior.

And mine?
In this moment happens to be longer than I’d like moments of anxiety and sadness.
It comes without warning and goes just the same.
And it’s not because I don’t love God enough, because I do, maybe even more now than I ever did before.

I love Him and have given Him my whole heart and soul, and because of that, even in my anxiety, I still have peace. And I accept that this is simply my struggle for now, the thorn in my side that causes me to rely only on the Lord’s strength, rather than my own.

I need you to know that I am a fighter.
I may cry and freeze up from time to time, but I do not and I will not lay down and let this take over me. Because I have the power of God that lives within me, daily I am able to take up my cross and call upon Him to be my strength.

You must know and BELIEVE that this has NOTHING to do with you….or my love for you.
When I need to go in my room to find a peaceful moment, it’s not because I don’t love you.
When I seem to be short tempered, it’s not because you are or have done anything wrong.
When I have tears in my eyes, it’s simply because I am hurting, but never because of anything you did or anything you are.
This is simply me….living and learning, taking each moment as it comes, and accepting the challenge God has placed before me.

My babies, also know this.

Sadness, depression, anxiety or the like….is not necessarily wrong, nor is it always our fault that we feel these things. But we need to remember that it cannot HAVE US.
We cannot give in to it.

It is my faith in Christ, (as well as my love for daddy and the two of you), that I have found it in me to fight. I will do whatever it is I have to do to be the best mom and wife I can be. I will fight this battle with all that God has given me so that I am able to come out of this one day stronger and better able to live the life He created me to live.

But, right now….I am still struggling.
Still fighting.
And still, perhaps, not entirely the best mom and wife I dreamed I would be.
I get sad.
I get anxiety.
I feel broken and scared.
I am so incredibly human.

For whatever reason, God is allowing this in my life at this time.
But He is sovereign. He has plan.
In Him, there IS always a purpose.
We may not see it. I know I don’t right now.
But even if I never do, still I trust in Him.
The details, the results, those are all meant to be left in His capable hands.
The faith and worship despite the circumstances, well that is simply all I can do.

I have learned that often in our harder times of life, the Lord sometimes speaks the loudest. And I am in a place where I hear him ever so clearly, and it is sweet.
His hugs show up daily in so many ways, and through so many people, and it is sweet.
And so, I continue to cling to those each and every moment they come.
It isn’t easy, but with the Lord, it is always sweet.

More than anything, that is what I hope you take from this time of our life.
Though we will have our struggles, these times can also be our sweetest and most tender moments with Him if we allow it.
I can’t be perfect for you.
But I hope I can at the very least teach you that.

My greatest fear has been that you’ll think I was weak.
Or worse that God wasn’t good or strong enough to make it all go away in an instant.

Instead I hope you’ll know that it was me fighting a battle He needed me to walk through.
That your mom is strong, but that our God is infinitely stronger.
And I hope you’ll see that by putting all our faith in a mighty and all powerful Holy God, there is still able to be unbelievable joy and even greater beauty despite the pain.

I love you.

xo,
Mommy

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28

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channeling rachel zoe…and joe dirt

November 1, 2011

About ten minutes before walking out the door to take the kids to a Halloween/Trick or Treating Party….I got an idea as I was applying my red lipstick.

I should TOTALLY dress up like Rachel Zoe. You know if, um, Rachel Zoe was to gain about 20-30 pounds.

And got bangs.

Here’s what I came up with…and because I couldn’t decide between the vintage fur and the cropped leather jacket, I took a picture with both.

But, I ended up sticking with the fur.

I mean.

Fur is so may.jah.

Especially vintage.

And yes, I did stay in character MOST of the night.

So beyond.

Just sayin’.

{vintage wide leg jeans, sequins, cropped leather jacket, vintage rabbit fur, marc jacobs (ish) bag, black wedges, vintage jewelry}

Jimmy told me that I actually didn’t look any different than I normally do.
Um, thanks?
I gotta hand it to Rachel, wearing all that jewelry?
Totally burns calories. I can see now why she’s so thin.

And then as I was digging in my closet, I found a mullet and wa la….Joe Dirt was created.

As you can see, my little bumblebee and batman were all smiles:

That improved when we were about to go trick or treating.

Hope you guys all had a fun and SAFE Halloween.

pssss….
Go enter my Shutterfly Photo Holiday Gift Card Giveaway, there will be THREE winners, and at this point….you have a good chance of winning.

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