tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53209203295010596342024-03-05T14:27:58.887-06:00Mrs. Mommyfamily, fitness and food!Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-91751495259459501482014-06-25T12:33:00.000-05:002014-06-25T12:33:14.032-05:00New Name, New Look!***Trying out new names and a new blog look. Please ignore the mess!***<br />
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I have debated so much whether to post this or not. On one hand it's embarrassing that I let my body get to the point it was. Before I had my son, I was very fit. And after his birth I pretty much just got lazy about my needs and what's good for me and my body. I let myself go.<br />
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Now on the other hand, I'm proud of how hard I have worked to get my body <i>somewhat </i>back to where it was. I know I am not done working on my body yet and I do not know if it will ever be what it was before pregnancy. But here it goes...<br />
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This was me, the summer of 2010. Just a few months before I got pregnant with Zane.<br />
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And here is where I let myself get to (I'm cringing). Me in January 2014.<br />
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And my progress so far, me May 2014<br />
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I'm not done yet, I still plan on leaning up and continuing to do everything I have been doing. Hopefully I'll be able to inspire and motivate other Mommies out there to get fit and healthy!<br />
Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-82468833763569887422013-07-22T14:39:00.002-05:002013-07-22T14:48:32.405-05:00A Vintage Glam Engagement Party!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My SIL is getting married in a few weeks so a celebration was in order! I had been pinning and planning for months on end and I have to say it came together BEAUTIFULLY! And the Bride and Groom-to-be were very pleased with the party thrown in their honor!! </div>
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The whole theme was centered around Heather & Stephen. Southern all the way! From the invitations to their favorite food, and some Texas shaped cornbread to boot!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For a surprise to the Bride and Groom-to-be I had custom silhouettes made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BleuPrintShoppe">Bleu Print Shoppe</a></td></tr>
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All the printables were handmade by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BleuPrintShoppe">Bleu Print Shoppe</a>:<br />
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<li>The Invitation</li>
<li>"Hang on to the Date" </li>
<li>Water Bottle Labels</li>
<li>Silhouettes</li>
<li>"Something Old" prints</li>
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<img align="left" src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2135/lesley.png" />Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-56851825320254581932013-07-22T13:39:00.004-05:002013-07-22T13:39:59.623-05:00Zane's 2nd Birthday Party!Zane has been obsessed with Sesame Street these days, particularly Elmo and Cookie Monster or as he says "Melmo" and "Cook-Cook". Of course, choosing a theme this year was easy!! It was such a fun party, Zane was talking about it for weeks!!<br />
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My good friend Amy at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/130519467/sesame-street-birthday-party-invitation?ref=shop_home_active">Bleu Print Shoppe</a> created the adorable invitation.<br />
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And for the rest, I got off etsy.com and other online sources:<br />
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<li>Cup and Thank You bag printables from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ConfettiPrintsShop?page=2">ConfettiPrintsShop</a></li>
<li>Happy Birthday Banner at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/151010108/customized-printable-sesame-street-dots?ref=shop_home_active">Shydesigns</a></li>
<li>Door Welcome sign from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/132305179?ref=fb2_tnx_title">SONNYAndCo</a></li>
<li>Thank you Tags from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/132302380?ref=fb2_tnx_title">EricaCreative</a></li>
<li>Food labels from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/132302047?ref=fb2_tnx_title">11cupcakes</a></li>
<li>Water Bottle labels from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/132300610?ref=fb2_tnx_title">saralukecreative</a></li>
<li>Birthday T-shirt from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/130588381?ref=fb2_tnx_title">TheStripedSwallow</a></li>
<li>Wooden Forks from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/129947691?ref=fb2_tnx_title">SucreShop</a></li>
<li>The Toddler Bounce House from <a href="http://www.letsjump.net/Toddler_Bounce_House.html">Let's Jump!</a></li>
<li>Birthday Cake from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/forneycustomcakery">Forney's Custom Cakery</a></li>
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<img align="left" src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2135/lesley.png" />Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-40827873955257385712013-06-24T20:30:00.000-05:002013-06-24T21:37:38.193-05:00Pedestrians Look Out!!I learned a few things today when I chose to ride a bicycle for my workout today! May you learn a few things too!<br />
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<b>1)</b> It was MUCH easier when I was a child!!<br />
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<b>2) </b>Whoever said "It's like riding a bike" is seriously mistaken! For a couple reasons--it's not easy! And also, it's highly possible to forget how to ride one, I looked like a moron.<br />
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<b>3) </b>Beware when you're dismounting your bike, some important parts can get damaged or seriously bruised!!<br />
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<b>4)</b> Goggles are probably a good idea! See I'm not the pro biker I was a child, it's vital for my life to keep both hands on the handle bar. When I have sweat pouring in my eyeballs I can't wipe. So I need goggles for the sake of my corneas!<br />
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<b>5) </b>No matter how much padding you think you have on your rear end, it's not enough!<br />
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<b>6) </b>I should probably of done a little research on my hand-me-down bike before I decided to hop right on after not being on a bike in over 15+ years!<br />
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<b>7) </b>Next time I will be prepared with a water belt, or get one of those things that hold your water bottle. I was tempted to knock on a strangers door for some water!<br />
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<b>8) </b>Since I'm accident prone... (a couple broken noses, bruised tail bone, the regular sprained ankle, kicked in the jaw and couldn't eat for days, etc.) You'd think I've learned to have the necessary equipment...helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, chin pad, shin guards, chest guard...am I missing anything? But no, I rode like the risk taker I am! It's good for the soul!<br />
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<b>9) </b>This is not your grandma's stationery bike!! You peddled 2 1/2 miles away from home, you can't just get off when you get tired. Well, you can, but just be prepared to trek that bike all the way back home (which is a workout in itself!)<br />
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<b>10) </b>Do the your best not to run into any poles, parked cars, or children at play. None of this can end well!<br />
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Although, it was kinda fun and a new experience for a workout. I actually did enjoy it! I was pretty surprised at how much harder it was than I thought!! I like to mix it up, stay on my toes with my workouts so I don't get bored. I had good music in my ears, a nice little breeze goin' and some nice scenery to look at. But after today I also learned some <b>DO's </b>and <b>DON'Ts </b>of riding a bike...<br />
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<b>DO </b>embrace the climbs!<br />
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<b>DON'T </b>look down! Maybe I'm a super klutz, but I lose my balance when I do. Keep your eyes on the horizon!<br />
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<b>DO </b>enjoy the scenery. I saw a bunny.<br />
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<b>DO </b>ride those coasting downhills. It's fun! And gives your legs a nice little break!<br />
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<b>DO </b>sing out loud to your music, even if you get funny looks!!<br />
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It was a nice workout! Hard? Yeah!! I'm not gonna kid you! My legs are worm plum out! But now I know why I had such great stems and buns when I was younger! Maybe I'll do what I did back then and pretend I'm cruising in the latest greatest car! It brought out the kid in me, what can I say!<br />
<img align="left" src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2135/lesley.png" />Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-85100978920144831022013-04-06T10:30:00.000-05:002013-04-06T12:47:25.679-05:00Dear Zane...<div style="text-align: left;">
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Zane, I know I've told you how smart you are, but for a parent to watch their child grow and learn so much just overnight is amazing!! You point to things and say the word, I haven't even taught these to you yet. I'm also learning that you are very observant-I think you get that from your daddy! You know the difference between a fork and spoon (which you learned just this week, apparently!) Right now, while you are still learning to say things, Mommy can always understand what you are saying. Sometimes I will have to tell everyone else what you are asking or telling us. Some of your words sound very similar, like "balloon" and "ball", and "down" and "done." But, Zane, you say things very well, so I do not always have to show people what you want. You have no idea how many words you learn so fast! I have been keeping a "word count" of your entire vocabulary, so when the doctor asks me, I know exactly how many words you know. I update it often, that's how fast you learn and how smart you are!!</div>
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One of our favorite things to see you do is to "run fast!" You tuck your head down, put your arms out behind you, like wings, and take off running as fast as you can! Sometimes you'll but your back up against the wall and want us to say "on your mark, get set, GO!!" And off you go, giggling all the way! You are so funny, and so much fun to be around! You entertain us all the time. We really do wonder what we did before you came along. </div>
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Mommy and Daddy, and EVERYONE loves you so much! You are a very special boy!</div>
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To my dearest Zane,<br />
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I wish I had started this a long time ago, when you were first born, or even when I got pregnant with you. I have a lot of time to make up for in this first "love letter" to you! I hope one day you can look back on these and cherish them always!<br />
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You should know, you are the absolute light of my life! Everyday you fill my heart with complete joy and love!! You have this special way of always making me feel so happy. There is not a day that goes by that you don't make me laugh until my stomach hurts! You are so silly and are so happy! You dance around and it's so cute! Sometimes you and Daddy have "dance-off's" where y'all just dance around together. I love it! Lately, you've been making funny faces. You love doing it when you know you're doing something you shouldn't. You just want to make me smile or laugh, it usually works!<br />
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Zane, you amaze me at how smart you are. You should see yourself in action, really! Yesterday, you went to get a tissue and pick up a bug off the floor, then threw it in the trash. I was taken aback, because Daddy and I were not sure where you learned to do this? But you knew!! A few weeks ago you started calling me "Mom-mom." Every time you say it, it's music to my ears!! You say it a lot, especially when you want me to fix something or help you with something. Now it's turned into "Momma." People tell me it's going to get old, but I can't get enough of hearing it! Also, here lately, you've become quite the tattle-tell. It's funny! If the dogs knock you down or steal food from your little hands, you come to get me and show me exactly where they knocked you down and point to the dogs, in your own words you get on to them for doing that to you!<br />
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You just experienced your 1st Easter egg hunt last Sunday. You were incredibly cute! You knew exactly what to do and as I held your basket, you'd drop eggs in one by one. Afterwards, of course, you'd want to eat all the candy inside! You ask "eease" for "please." Then you'd say "thanks!" You are such a sweet, polite little boy!! Decorating the eggs was fun too! You loved dropping them in the dye and then a minute later you'd stick your whole hand in to get them out. By time we got done, you had some messy hands! You've discovered you love stickers, especially Sesame Street stickers. You'll put them all over your body, the kitchen table or just on the doors. You love to name off each of your favorite characters. But, usually any kind of stickers will do for you. Coloring is one of your favorite pastimes too. You're good at coloring in the books, but occasionally I catch you coloring the floor or walls or furniture. But they are washable, so it's not that big of a deal. I think you are confused between crayons and chalk. It's ok, you'll catch on soon, you always do!!<br />
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Morning time is one of our special times together. When you wake up, it takes you a little bit to get going. You need to lay on me and cuddle until you are awake enough to feel like playing. It's the sweetest thing! I think I love it more than you do!<br />
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I can't wait to write more letters to you about our life together and all you do growing up! I love you more than any words could ever express!!<br />
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Love you ALWAYS,<br />
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<img align="left" src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2135/lesley.png" />Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-35683520116474467012013-04-03T17:38:00.002-05:002013-04-03T17:38:54.380-05:00Reasons I did not teach Zane to sign...Lately, it seems that teaching babies to sign is becoming quite popular!! It could be that I am recently hearing about it because I am a mom now? I do believe there are many great benefits to signing, apparently it raises IQ points and it makes communicating with a baby (who cannot speak) much easier. Good reasons! Except for us, I know my son better than anyone and given that he is already pretty shy, I chose not to teach him, right now. Zane took his time when it came to speaking, he was over a year old when he said his first word. Our highly trusted pediatrician was not worried in the least, because Zane could ALWAYS understand what <i>we </i>were saying! As long as he understood us, Dr. Foster was not worried. And Zane could understand us very well!! We'd ask Zane to throw something away-he would, we'd ask him to lay down, to give us kisses, hugs, high-fives, etc. You name it, he'd understand long sentences. When he wanted something, he knew exactly what it was! Zane would "point and grunt" as the Dr put it. After a while that "pointing and grunting" got really obnoxious bless his heart! But when I got him what he wanted, which I knew anyway (all mom's do, and that was the biggest problem) he would giggle as if saying, "yep that's what I wanted and you got it for me, how easy!" Well the fact that I knew, instead of asking him to actually tell me part of it.<br />
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The fact that my son was taking a bit longer (in my opinion) to speak, it was one of my leading reasons not to teach him how to sign. 1). I wanted him to speak out loud and use words, I knew he was capable, he just wasn't doing it. 2). Not everyone in my family knows sign language, that would be a major communication barrier. Not to mention, frustrating when they would babysit. 3). I did not want him to be 3 years old and still refusing to speak and resorting to sign language as his primary form of communication. 4). I know my baby! He is SHY!! If he knew sign language he would really not want to talk.<br />
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Now of course, he speaks, several words and sentences. People who meet him at first, wouldn't know this (he's shy remember). Everyone may not understand everything he says, which is normal for a 22 month old, but mom's <strike>always</strike> usually know what their baby is saying.<br />
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I know many mother's will disagree with me here, and that's ok. But we all know what is best for our children. While I do think knowing sign language is great and wonderful, it's not for us, right now. I think it'd be a great thing to teach him later on, once he is full on talking. Why not? He may have a hearing impaired friend, future sibling or cousin. I hope one day I can learn and therefore teach him too!<br />
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<img align="left" src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2135/lesley.png" />Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-72416129121589679692013-03-21T19:43:00.002-05:002013-03-21T19:52:30.495-05:00What's Happening & Find + Follow Friday! Exciting days ahead for my blog! I am co-hosting Find + Follow Friday with Nicole from <a href="http://meandthem00n.blogspot.com/">Me + The Moon</a>. If you aren't one of the lucky ones to have read her blog, check her out now!<br />
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The Happenings Lately...<br />
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I assure you, I have got some exciting home projects in the works too! The Mister and I have been working away on these awesome home DIY projects all week! I thought I'd have these pretty before and after pics up here by now, really! We have run into some major hiccups to get everything just right, now we got it all figured out and I'm pretty sure we are pro's in the refinishing business! Anyway, in a couple days, it'll be blog ready! Hence the reason I have been blog M.I.A. but it'll be worth the wait! Luckily for me, hubby-man has been on vacation--he thanks me kindly!<br />
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When my supervision hasn't been needed, I've been pouring myself into some major Spring-cleaning! I have cleaned walls, appliances, planted flowers, and made a penny ball for my garden in the planting process! I have hydrangeas see, and rumor has it that copper keeps away slugs and keeps your hydrangeas blue! I'll take that! Here's how I did it--<br />
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I went to the thrift store here in town and found a super cheap bowling ball, $2.49, came complete with the bag I didn't need or want. Then I round up all my pennies and mixed up some epoxy, huge nasty mess! Hours later and tons of pennies (a few dollars worth probably) and I have a penny ball! Eh, it's ok I think. Not as pretty as the one on <a href="http://lisamendedesign.blogspot.ca/2012/06/penny-ball-tuesday-tidbit.html">Pinterest</a>.<br />
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Then I made a ribbon basket, it's lame!<br />
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And I'm not done yet with all the organizing and cleaning fun! I still plan to clean my ceiling fans, recover my dining room chairs, and clean out Zane's clothes (again) which no doubt will make me cry (again)!<br />
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This Sunday we had Zane's Easter pics taken! I cannot wait to see them and share them with you!<br />
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Last year, we had a complete meltdown with the live bunnies! This year--a complete 180! There may be some bunny kissing involved! Stay tuned!<br />
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I had this sitting on the counter for about a year or so. Then through my blogging and Pinterest world I stumbled upon this super cute idea and I LOVE it!! I never would have thought of it on my own!<br />
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After a month or so of searching for one of these silver ice buckets on Etsy, I finally found one that was perfect and the perfect price! All the ones I found were $65 or more!! I found this gem for $28!! That's doable!<br />
It arrived in the mail yesterday. It was super tarnished and I wanted to polish it up just a bit. I still liked a vintage-y lightly tarnished look, so I didn't get too crazy with the polishing, even though it did take some elbow grease!<br />
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I got the polishing cream at Walmart and got to work!<br />
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It took me about an hour and an unveiling of an engraving, I don't even know what it says.<br />
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<img align="left" src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2135/lesley.png" />Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-21183376333727411652013-03-11T13:20:00.000-05:002013-03-11T13:20:15.832-05:00Zane's Time-Out ChairWe are in the "terrible-two's" folks! This momma needed a time-out chair, but not just any time-out chair! I wanted something unique and really cute!<br />
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I had been searching for the perfect chair for a while and finally came across the right size chair, and not too girly looking, (no carved hearts or swirly detail). I knew I'd have to revamp it if I wanted it just right. I just did not know what kind of look I wanted. I knew I love orange for boys and teal and navy and grey, but which direction should I go in was the main question. Since this chair had a cushion, I knew I needed to start with finding the perfect fabric. I went to this fun, quirky fabric shop in Dallas, I swear I looked at fabric for a good while, and Zane made friends with one of the employees in the meantime. I kept looking for the fabric I fell in love with and could envision an adorable look for the chair. Then I saw it! As soon as I settled on the fabric, in the store my vision came to me!! Orange and teal paint, but alternate the colors on the different legs or back of the chair, brilliant!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fabric on the top left, of course!</td></tr>
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The original cushion was a mess! It was lumpy and honestly, not that cushy! I bought some foam and batting to make a proper cushion. I could not wait to get started! Off to Lowes I went for the perfect paint colors. I had The Hubby remove the cushion and pry off the existing fabric, also give it a good sanding. As he did that, I focused on making a nice cushion, after all, his bobo should be comfy while in time-out right?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was the cushion--pillow stuffing!</td></tr>
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I cut out the fabric and got to covering. The cut-outs in the seat did make things a little tricky, but in the end, it turned out great!!<br />
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Then I had to paint the chair. It took a few coats, but it was no problem! After it dried I got my white paint pin to write the perfect saying for this chair...<br />
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Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-51577793384620988582013-02-07T19:39:00.001-06:002013-02-07T20:12:12.094-06:00What should I call this post?It's Thursday!!! Oh and I'm tired, this is the first chance I've had to sit all day (you're thinking--well duh, you're a mom) but it was because I went to the doctor today for pain in my wrist that I've had for oh about 6 months!!! I didn't want to go because when it started Zane wasn't walking and IF I needed surgery on it (like once before) I wanted to wait until he was walking first. Well, that was in September. I've put it off for a little bit I guess! But IT'S OK! Why?? Because turns out my hand surgeon, he's top in Dallas, that I saw 10 years ago for a cyst in the same hand, says--you're going to laugh--there's this thing they call "Mommy Syndrome" seriously. It's basically moms, who are constantly picking up their babies and carrying around 30lb or more carriers and all that, they injure their wrists. Why is that? He said it's because when a woman is pregnant, her ligaments stretch and weaken, not just their pelvic ligaments, ALL their ligaments so they are easily injured and not so easily fixed! As he explained, surgery ligament repair would work if say a football player took a big fall and tore the previously strong ligaments, I, however have weak ligament and had no blunt trauma so surgery wouldn't do much with the weak ligament tissue. So I have to wear this thing--which I HATE!<br />
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And I'm right handed. I also have to take a prescribed anti-inflammatory, if you know me at all, I also HATE taking pills. Then I got this cool brace (no pun intended) to ice 3 times a day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See the pocket for the ice packs?? What will they think of next?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All <strike>cozy</strike>, FREEZING!</td></tr>
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Then go back in a month for re-evaluation. If it's not better I need an MRI to see what else could be going on. I am so glad I don't need surgery, because #1--how would I afford it, stay at home mom here! And #2--who would take care of Zane and I when my most dominant hand is out of commission?? I know the answer to that one actually, it's just stressful for me to not be able to do it myself and burden others to have to take time to help us out like that. I thought child-birth and that healing afterwards was the last <u>physical</u> pain of being a momma, I was wrong. Because I can't do certain workouts, it hurts to clean, do laundry and to cook (which I love to do) and most wrist movements. I am to wear this brace during any activity that hurts the wrist, great! So, I asked the Dr. "does this mean I can no longer clean or cook??" Hehe! Hoping for some fun news to tell the hubby. But I actually had no idea this was possible or an actual thing??? All parts of being a mommy, it is way worth it I must say!!!<br />
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...it's ok I have this pain due to greatest gift on Earth!</div>
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...that I'm a clean freak! Once a week I spend an entire day to clean--to have a "Monica" clean house. (Any fellow FRIENDS lovers out there?)</div>
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...that I just learned how to french braid yesterday.</div>
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...that I'm already planning my son's 2nd birthday party, that I swore wouldn't be a big bash like last year!</div>
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...that I hate to hang up clothes!!</div>
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...that once again I'm craving pepperoni pizza, from Mr. Jim's, thin crust please!!<br />
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...that I'm yet again obsessed with my favorite perfume! It happen like clockwork every February!<br />
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...that I keep having to go turn off Zane's vacuum, haha! He turns it on vacuums, then leaves it running.</div>
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...if you are jealous of my awesome shirt!! Thanks momma!! My Daddy's favorite saying!</div>
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linking up with <a href="http://www.brunchwithamber.com/2013/02/its-ok-thursday-80.html">Brunch with Amber</a><br />
<img align="left" height="75" src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2135/lesley.png" width="200" />Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-50446669042829312532013-01-31T18:12:00.001-06:002013-01-31T18:12:15.296-06:00What's Goin' on with Zane?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Well little man is 20 months now, and he has no clue! He thinks he is 20 years old. Maybe because I'm not the best disciplinarian, or he's just really defiant, or just being a toddler. I will tell him "this is don't touch" I may be pointing to the fireplace tools or the dog's water bowl, but here lately it's our door mouse.</div>
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I use it to sometimes prop open the baby gate to the master, like when I'm doing laundry. It's made of iron and I will tell him "this is don't touch!" He completely understands me, because then, he proceeds to look down at the door mouse, and say "dis is don toush!" Later, I will find him carrying the door mouse off to somewhere in the house and THEN sometimes he puts it back exactly where it goes and says again "dis is don toush!" As if it doesn't apply to him, just reiterating the rule! But it's so cute and funny it's hard to get onto him, and then I wonder why am I not getting through to this actually incredibly smart (I am biased) toddler?? <br />
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He is super stubborn, and cute as can be!! He refuses to say "mama" but instead he says "baba." He says some other things like:<br />
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"fruit loops" -- sounds more like "ush-oops"<br />
"popcorn"-- or "cah-gorn"<br />
"Poppie"--my father<br />
"Dada"--his Daddy, of course<br />
"shoes"<br />
"juice"<br />
"trash"-- or "jash"<br />
"eyes"<br />
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And a few others, but have slipped my mind. Zane took his time on the speaking part of when you ask him to repeat something (stubborn). He still has his own baby language and is constantly talking in gibberish! He understands pretty much anything to tell him or ask him to do, which that's what our Pediatrician wants to hear! I can ask him to "put that up" or to "throw that away" "bring me my phone" (lazy momma moment) and he will do just that! I ask him where his eyes, nose, ears, mouth, cheeks, head, belly, feet and hands are and he will point to each one on cue. It makes me so so proud!! He tries to dress himself and is always trying to put his shoes on, and he can, just not always on the correct feet. He will wash his face and brush his teeth and if I ask him if he wants to go to bed, he will run to his crib or point that direction if we are in our bedroom.<br />
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Lately, he has been handing out the kisses and hugs! We will ask for a "bear hug" and he will squeeze SO tight. It's the best feeling! He's super friendly and waves to anyone who walks by, even if they don't wave back. He blows Mommy kisses and likes helping me cook--(I just let him stir). I may have mentioned a few posts back that he LOVES to clean. One day my parents were watching him as I went to a doctor appointment. My mom was changing his diaper and he gets up (sans diaper) runs to my dads office and pees on his boots and floor (NOT on purpose!!), then my son goes to get his wipes, pulls a couple out and wipes up his mess! He is really a sweetheart! And he's a clown!! He will do anything for a<br />
laugh and loves to laugh. I tell you what, I don't know what we did to get such a wonderful baby! His big toothy smile just makes me so happy!Here's some pics of what he's been up to lately...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">bear hugs!!</td></tr>
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Is it just me or he's pretty smart for a 1 1/2 year old??<br /><br /><img align="left" src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2135/lesley.png" />Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-36518918747333160672013-01-31T14:01:00.001-06:002013-01-31T14:01:46.864-06:00It's OK ThursdayIt's Thursday, which means it's almost Friday! Yay! Means absolutely nothing to me, but for you working people, y'all can get excited!<br />
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...that it irritates me that a lot of people don't consider Valentine's Day a holiday, it is! Just because it is, okay?! Is there anything wrong with having a day dedicated to show your loved one how much you love them? No sir, not at all!! (Hubby--you reading this??)</div>
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Linking up with <a href="http://www.brunchwithamber.com/">Brunch with Amber</a>!</div>
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<img align="left" src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2135/lesley.png" />Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-73401464922062090942013-01-28T16:58:00.001-06:002013-01-28T18:23:30.728-06:00You're REALLY gonna think we are crazy...After being sick since Thursday, I haven't hit the gym, nor have I eaten exceptionally well. However, today, I dropped Zane off at my parents and decided I'd go get my run in, we have plans tonight, I thought ahead. I still have a hint of a cough but I didn't care, you want to know why?? The other night I was babbling on to The Hubs and somewhere along the way I began talking about my weight. And I asked him something like "do you think I'm fat?" Yes, he knew this was a trap and that there was no way out of it. He says something like, "I love you the way you are." Being a woman I said "Ooook, that's not a NO, so why don't you just say it?" He knew this wasn't leading anywhere good and that I had a point. I told him I wanted the truth and that I'm not blind and if he loves me he would tell me. So, hesitantly he says "you've put on a little weight." OUCH!!!! "But I'm very much attracted to you," He says. Good save! It was the truth, I asked for it, can't get mad! I thought about his honesty for a couple seconds, and I thought to myself, "I used to look so good, and he loved that I had a great body, I can do it again!" And I'm sure to his surprise I said "thank you!" I am actually the type of person that would rather be hurt with the truth rather than comforted with a lie! That statement was the push I needed to get back in the game! I know you are probably thinking what a jerk he is, that he never should have said that to me! But my friend, you are wrong. If my husband can't be honest with me then we got problems! I know this man loves me for so many reasons!! He is such a loving husband and tells me constantly he didn't marry me for look, but always because he is in love with me. People, he did me a favor! I don't want to get my weight so out of control I think getting in shape is out of reach! He gave me that wake-up call I needed. Sometimes it's easy to have the wrong perception of how you look, then you see a photo and you are shocked that you must really look a little overweight. You can think I'm a vain idiot (which sometimes I am) or that he's a huge jerk (and sometimes he can be) but we are best friends and love each other, we are honest with each other. He took a real risk in telling me the truth, and I thank him!<br />
See, I told ya you'd think we are crazy! :)<br />
<img align="left" src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2135/lesley.png" />Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-73658187164283407872013-01-24T15:00:00.002-06:002013-01-24T15:02:28.318-06:00It's Ok Thursday!Time for my new favorite blog post! Let's see what randoms are hangin' out in my head today...<br />
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<img align="left" src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2135/lesley.png" />Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-51361133217880409182013-01-21T21:24:00.003-06:002013-01-21T21:38:18.164-06:00Rambles of the Stay at Home MomI think I should change my Blog name to that title, what do you think??<br />
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Well it's Monday, again, and I have begun to REALLY get the hot momma body back! I ran for the first time in a long time tonight! I made no excuses, when The Hubs got home, I got goin'! If you haven't been following along, I am now at THE HEAVIEST I've ever been! I do not admit that proudly. I used to be so fit and skinny, I'm talkin' a totally rockin' bod!<br />
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Then later that year I got pregnant. Bad habits started and never ended, until now!!! Before hand I was just so dedicated! I ran alot and ate so well! But I still have all that in me and I'm digging back into my "fitness knowledge" part of my brain that hasn't been used properly in a good year and a half! I know what to do, I just need to do it and become that "fitness buff" I used to be!<br />
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With all that said, I started Couch to 5K, today, again...and geez running used to be so much easier!!! I discovered that I hate sweating now, it makes me feel fatter! However, when I was skinny I loved being drenched in sweat after a good run! Something about it made me feel so accomplished. Not today, it just made me feel yuck! My ankles and knees hurt now since I am heavier, and I literally feel my butt bouncing behind me as I run! To make it worse, my buns are sore the next couple days, probably from just the bouncing alone! I got some junk in this trunk people! It's usually the first thing to get big, then my boobs. Some people would see this as a good thing, not me! The ladies have gotten out of control! Most people know, I had a breast reduction when I was 16. Insurance covered my procedure and everything, it was a medical thing as well for me, cosmetic and self-consciously necessary. I was so insecure! I couldn't shop in Victoria's Secret like everyone else. I was a 32-E! I'm being 100% honest with you! I had to pick out bras at a specialty shop and then have them altered. At one point, the back strap had 5 brackets!!! This is torture for a 15, going on 16 year old! They were ugly too! And I felt like I was wearing a straight-jacket! You can bet your booty, I saved those suckers! And recently, I tried one on again, it came about an inch, maybe inch and a half from fitting!! You could not see ME passed my boobs! I went back to school after my surgery and people said to me "Oh you're skinny" I thought, well yeah! My boobs just took over my whole body! So, you see how ginormo boobs again isn't a good thing for me. Losing weight means losing boobs! HA!<br />
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To fully understand my poundage I packed on, you'd need to see me in a bikini now. That just ain't gonna happen! I was able to wear one this past summer. I think I packed on the pounds since. Having a baby didn't make me fat, it's been poor food choices and not exercising! I love food!! Really love it! I'm not a whale, by any means, but I am not fit and have weight I really need to lose! I am only 5'1" just 5 pounds makes a difference. It doesn't help having a toddler in the house and a hubby that can eat whatever! One time I tried this diet where I could have no sugar and carbs, Zane was eating Fruit Loops and he kept trying to force them in my mouth! See what I mean? The good thing is, my son really loves healthy food too. And once upon a time I had will power made of steel! I still have it, I just need to use it. So, here I go...I am determined that by this Summer I will have my body back! Then I'll be one hot momma and be proud of it! No worries, I won't be a mid-riff wearing inappropriate woman. I am a mom, after all! I can say though, that my legs feel good, they are tired, but a good tired! And I bet I will sleep good!!<br />
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Let me know...new blog name or no?<br />
<img align="left" src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2135/lesley.png" />Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-37585868128129273632013-01-17T13:14:00.003-06:002013-01-17T13:14:38.379-06:00It's OK Thursdays!I like this random little opportunity to blog and link up with some more OKer's! I don't know how many "ok's" I can come up with because I am so not good at being random on the spot like this. But here goes nothin...<br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://www.brunchwithamber.com/">Brunch with Amber</a> </div>
<img align="left" src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2135/lesley.png" />Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-91983011049868512512013-01-16T20:17:00.000-06:002013-01-16T20:17:00.542-06:00More home-y stuff!I did something that I think was creative and cheap! First off, I found this big ole close pin at Hobby Lobby. Originally, it was $17.99, however it was broken in half and the only one left in the color I wanted. So, <strike>cheap</strike>, bargain-hunter me was not afraid to ask for a discount! I got it 66% off (heck yeah!) and it ended up costing me a whopping $8! You read me right! On top of my laundry shelf it went! I've had an empty Jamestown planter from Southern Living at Home (now Willow House?) on the shelf too, for weeks now. I knew it needed a little sumthin' sumthin' and it came to me! More close-pins but painted in my pretty collection of paints I already had. It only took me forever, but I painted them all! Some colors I mixed to create my own "Signatuh Coluh" (say in the Steel Magnolia accent). And it turned out super cute if I do say so myself!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me painting, and painting and some more painting!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See? I mixed my colors</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm getting somewhere...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shelf before</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shelf after! Look at that color, and it was only $8!!</td></tr>
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Another thing I made by hand that I am not "in love" with and is currently in a closet as I mull it over about if I should keep it or trash it is this thingy....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I spray painted it gold first, then I taped it off and then painted it a Navy color i mixed up.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next, I painted our monogram and the year we got married.<br /></td></tr>
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I really think it looks cheesy, but I might hold on to it. One day, it could be special HAHA! It was my very 1st hand in a "painting" on canvas. I have made a super special canvas for my son's nursery, but with a Cricut machine. I will keep it forever! Zane stares at it still when I change his "diapie" as I call it. He was even so kind to pick off all the buttons. No worries mommy's, I snatched them up super quick and repaired my precious painting. Check it out <a href="http://mommy-inthe-making.blogspot.com/2011/03/nursery-diy-wall-art.html">here</a>!! It's so unique and cute!<div>
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What do ya think? Trash em or treasure em??<br /><img align="left" src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2135/lesley.png" /></div>
Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-54009159806380815392013-01-15T15:27:00.001-06:002013-01-16T20:18:01.996-06:00DIY Decor, why not?I told you all I was going to get my craft on and that's about all I've done lately!! I have really come to love homemade things to put around your home. They have meaning and it's something that no one else has.<br />
This is kinda my favorite one so far! I saw a pin on Pinterest about this and apparently there is an art piece at World Market (I think) that is pricey, but she made her own, as did I! Got my canvas, foam brushes and paint and got to work!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">another angle</td></tr>
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This little project was meant to be done last year. I bought this sign on sale, but hated that it was striped like a candy cane. Not for Valentine's decor!<br />
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I just painted it all red and added some glitter! Who doesn't love glitter? It looks soooo much better, you can actually see what it says now.<br />
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Last Saturday my cousins, mom and aunt all got together to have a craft day. Our craft at hand was to make Valentine's wreaths. I have only made a Christmas wreath before and that was just gluing ornaments on the branches, simple! This wreath was just about 100% handmade! Wrapping this thing in yarn was a pain in the you-know-what! And so was drawing and cutting out the hearts each by hand! But my hard work paid off and it turned out great!!</div>
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Im linking up with Roeshel at <a href="http://mommy-inthe-making.blogspot.com/2013/01/diy-decor-why-not.html">DIY SHOW-OFF</a><br />
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Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-61050535861201941882013-01-11T19:25:00.000-06:002013-01-11T19:25:00.035-06:00Living to the fullest!Well I've been away a little longer than I'd like, I have NOT been in the blogging mood for one and I've been super busy secondly! Unfortunately, my New Year hasn't gone as expected. We recently lost a very dear family member, my little cousin Jennifer. She was involved in a fatal car accident on New Year's Eve morning due to wet roads and poor visibility. It has been extremely hard for my family to grasp, she was only 23 years young! We don't understand it and we all miss her terribly!!! We all take comfort in knowing she up in Heaven dancing with Jesus! So, this post is inspired my Jennifer and her amazing life and legacy! I think some good should come of her death and maybe it'll be shown through me? I don't know. She loved living life and I'm going to take a lot of notes from Jenn and enjoy life the way she did!<br />
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I had planned on writing about what I would like to accomplish this year, and now I have even more! Jennifer has inspired me to become a more carefree person and to live life to the FULLEST! She did, she LOVED life music, family and friends. She did not care what you thought about her, but pretty much everyone loved (and still loves) her! She was so fun and loved to laugh!<br />
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So, my plans for this coming year? Be a better, truer me! Not worry so much about what others think and just do what makes me happy! Love me or leave me! That should be my new motto! I'm going to participate in more things, fun things for my son and my family. I'm going to wear what I like whether it be preppy, boho-chic, glam, or frump! I love all styles and I intend to wear them all proudly! Also, I'm going to add more color to my home, as far as decor such as pillows, throws, art, and other misc decor. Bright colors make me happy and since I stay at home, I want it to be just that, super happy!! Next, I want to craft more. Adding pieces to your home that you made entirely yourself is a treasure. Jennifer had several homemade things in her home. I was lucky enough to make it home with a few! She was so artistic!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another pretty canvas, and new reminder "Let It Be"</td></tr>
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And lastly for my New Year to do's, I am going to get my cardio on!!!! It feels really good to run and I need to get over my lazy and get my butt in gear!! I feel so great and accomplished afterwards! Exercise makes you a happier person overall!! Plus, I can try and get my body back, which will make me REALLY happy!<br />
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It seems that ever since I became a mom, I have not taken enough time for me! And if I can do a little of that and be a better, happier me, then I will in turn be a better mom and wife! And we will have a super happy household!!!<br />
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You know, I hate that it took such a tragic loss for me to WAKE UP and say hey "you shouldn't give a flyin' flip about what others are doing, or what people may be thinking about you or judging you for the decisions you make, how you choose to raise your child or what works in your marriage" Freaking do what works for you and your family and makes you happy!! You have one life to live and I intend to live it! <br />
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Go live yours too!<br />
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Jenn- We will always love you!<br />
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<img align="left" src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2135/lesley.png" />Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-49625109151110769632012-12-26T20:05:00.000-06:002012-12-26T20:11:56.532-06:00What I'm Loving Wednesday!Did you miss me?? Well, I have been M.I.A. for a while because, suddenly my Dell laptop (our only computer other than an iPad) died!! So for Christmas I received a brand new laptop! An Apple Mac Book Pro!!!! This girl is HAPPY!!!! Y'all, this computer is cool and waaay smarter than me! I can text from it, has retina display, I mean I'm not sure what all it can do, but probably everything! So, I guess you don't have to guess that I am really, truly loving this!!!<br />
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Also, I got a 5qt. Kitchen Aid mixer! It's about time I am catching up with the times and ditch my hand held mixer! Isn't she a beauty? I can't wait to mix up some good grubs! I got a shredding/slicing attachment from the Hubs too! I've wanted one of those! FYI- I am not one of those women that hate "practical" gifts such as things around the house, I LOVE it! A vacuum, a blender or mixer...I will gladly take. People, I ASK for these kinds of gifts!<br />
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This year Zane was really into presents and toys! It was amazing and so fun to watch! I taught him exactly what to do with presents, shake them!! You say the word "presents" to him, and he will pretend to shake an imaginary present! One thing I have come to really realize as a parent is they do mimic what they see you do a lot. So, I guess I clean a lot more than I thought. Zane will go get my mop from the "mop spot" and from across the room I see what looks like a floating mop handle, you know, think of the Disney movie <i>Fantasia</i>. Well I got him a mop and broom and vacuum (that has a dust buster attached) of his own. And with all the Elmo crap he got this year, his favorite toys are the cleaning supplies! Ladies, I am doing something right because this kid has been doing nothing but vacuuming, sweeping and mopping non-stop! Sometimes he will do all 3 at the same time!! Don't think for a second I won't soak his mop in cleaning solution while I am mopping too, lighten my cleaning load, don't judge, he likes it!<br />
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And folks, guess what...after 12 Christmases together, the Hubs went shopping all on his own and picked me up these gems. He knew I have had my eye on these and he remembered and went to get them all on his own! He kept them in his truck for about 2 weeks since because I'm a major snooper!!!<br />
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Plus I got my favorite bath scrub and lots of jewelry, his sister helped him out in the jewelry department!</div>
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<span id="goog_1800937109"></span>This is the best scrub ever! It's not in the least bit oily, so you won't bust your behind in the shower or junk up your tub! Places EVERYWHERE used to be sold out of this stuff by Black Friday (did I really just capitalize those words like it's a real Holiday?) It was on Oprah's Favorite Things years and years ago, and finally it's more available, but it really is the best!!<br />
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These aren't about Christmas, but some of my new faves. I had been using Bare Minerals make-up for a long time now, ever since it became "the thing" but lately it has begun to make my face itch! No bueno!! And my face is dry and breaks out more than it used to! So, a few months ago I went to the Derm, he said Bare Minerals is the best, but I disagree! Sephora and our best Dallas mall, NorthPark has a store for this brand called Make Up For Ever. It has the best coverage I've ever seen! It is some what pricey, but what good make-up isn't? All I had to buy was the liquid foundation and compact powder. I don't even need concealer, and I have dark under eye circles! This make-up makes my face look flawless (and trust me, it's not!) and it makes it look as smooth as Zane's booty! Oh, did I mention it's waterproof?<br />
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And I also picked up THE BEST MOISTURIZER EVER!!!!! Also made by Philosophy and you can buy a small jar at Sephora for $15 that will probably last you a good long while! Hope In A Jar! It exfoliates as it moisturizes. Seriously, my face has never felt better!!<br />
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I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!! And don't think I am a huge spoiled brat...I am spoiled I must admit because I have such a generous, loving family that I don't deserve, but I love them ALL so so much!! I am a blessed woman! What all are you all loving?? Linking up with <a href="http://littledaisymay.blogspot.com/">Jamie @ This Kind Of Love</a>.<br />
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Then you saw yesterday how I made several omelets and froze them for quick heating and eating. Get the instructions <a href="http://mommy-inthe-making.blogspot.com/2012/12/omelet-anyone.html">HERE</a>!</div>
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For dinner, one of my quick "go to" meals is <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/03/petite-turkey-meatloaves-45-pts.html">Skinny Taste's Turkey Meatloaf</a>. I found the recipe off Pinterest and it's Husband Approved! Steam some broccoli and whole grain rice and voila! </div>
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I use spinach, mushrooms and green onion and tomatoes</div>
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Linking up with <a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a>Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-5907459648864617512012-12-02T20:52:00.002-06:002012-12-02T21:07:59.039-06:00Gettin' my sexy back!Well, in all my blogging days I have purposely avoided this...the "get fit" topic. No more, my friends!! I guess since giving birth <strike>recently</strike> 18 months ago, I am finally at a point that I'm completely sick of how I look and feel in clothes! I miss my old body and the joy of running, really! My biggest problem is food, and portion control. Well actually, unhealthy food as well. When you have a husband who doesn't have to really watch what he eats, it makes it hard and also easy to say "ok yeah get me some Whataburger too!" I am tired of unhealthy food, I guess I finally got my fill!!! <br />
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Before I was pregnant I was fit people! And I ate very well!! I kept candy and junk food in the house (for the hubs) and I wouldn't touch it. Will power like crazy! I had this routine, I'd get to work, drink my coffee and maybe have some oatmeal. At lunch, I'd eat my sandwich with a side of fruit and on my way home eat a snack. I'd come home, change into my workout gear and hit the gym. When I got home I'd cook dinner. Same thing everyday! Monotonous, perhaps but it worked for me! I rarely ever ate fast food or sweets, I was not a fan of sweets, truly. That changed! I rarely had soft drinks and was obsessed with calorie counting and burning! I was 115, and my belly was flat as a board! <br />
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There was a time before I got into fitness that I had gained some, not fat just not happy with my body. It happened after marriage of course, and I was about 125. Then I got the fitness bug and got so addicted to running I'd run on my lunch breaks if I knew I couldn't make the gym after work. My family still gives me a hard time that I used to literally run to the gym to run and then I'd run home! I'm not even kidding!<br />
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Out of the blue, going about my usually routine, I found out I was pregnant! I was happy, elated and felt incredibly blessed! But you have days when you don't feel great and cravings and you want to eat whatever you darn well please!! I did!!! This is when I got hooked on sweets!!! I'd eat what I wanted when I wanted and didn't feel bad about it. Of course, there were days I ate healthy too! But this started a terrible habit for me that, just now I am starting to break. My husband loved it though, donuts on Sundays, pizza, frozen yogurt...all this I craved! Then after the baby came, I'd eat what was convenient and hunger would just suddenly hit me where I had to eat now and didn't care what! AND let me say, I DID NOT BREAST FEED!! Big one that could have helped me but, oh well I was tired, it was a pain and I didn't produce well! But now, I still haven't been able to get into the running habit again. My routine these days are anything but a normal, same thing everyday! My gym doesn't offer daycare, so this poses a problem. I wait for the hubs to get home and by then, often I'm tired and it feels nicer just sitting on the couch and relaxing. Or other things would come up that I couldn't fit a workout in, yeah I know it's called life! <br />
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So, here I am nearly 28, and need to lose 15lbs! I miss running, it makes you feel great and accomplished! I sweat like a pig and I feel great after, well after a shower! The best part, I sleep great!! Which now, I could really use! Becoming a parent, there is so much going on and so many things to worry about that I just can't shut my mind off at night! One other thing, I actually enjoy healthy food! It's crazy how crappy, crappy food makes you feel, really!! I have tried the workout DVD Insanity, took before pics, pulled my groin and never finished. I've had a personal trainer, and have tried Advocare! All these I just did, but didn't take seriously. I truly believe you have to whole-heartedly be ready in mind and body! I hope I am now and I hope that since I broke my "blogging rule" this will keep me (and all you readers) motivated and hold me accountable for sticking to it! I know I can do it, I've done it before. It's time to quit being lazy and get going!! Do I have your support?? <br />
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While I get my butt in gear, I'm going to link up to some of my inspirers, go check them out too:<br />
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Lesley Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02099805631111663169noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320920329501059634.post-34558566791090004672012-11-30T15:04:00.002-06:002012-11-30T15:04:36.496-06:00InstaFridaySince I LOVE me some instagram, I thought this would be a fun weekly post! You will probably see alot of repeats because I am not a photographer, so to make my pictures look better I break out my Instagram app! I know photographers are laughing at my attempt to make my pics look edited, but I could give a rip! I don't have time or patience to mess with Photoshop, nor do I have that expensive software! Besides, everyone is doing photography now, I can think of atleast 5 people who I know that are photographers or trying to get started in the business, who needs one more haha! I don't think I know how to use all the features, however, so how do y'all make a collage thing?? <br />
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Some of my pics on Instagram lately...<br />
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Every time I went in for a sono when I was pregnant with Zane, his ankles were always crossed!! He still crosses them constantly!!<br />
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This is one of my favorite pics right now! Me and my boy goofing around Christmas shopping!<br />
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I LOVE this one of my boys eating suckers!! My husband would give them to Zane for teething! Big mistake, we had to hide our candy dish!<br />
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My new, GORGEOUS Nativity scene!! This is a must Christmas piece! Jesus is the reason for the season!!!<br />
I need to get better taking Instagram photos, but y'all follow me on there ok? lesward311<br />
Linking up with <a href="http://liferearranged.com/2012/11/instafriday-76/">Life Rearranged</a><br />
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