Just a Thought

"Fireproof doesn't mean that a fire will never come, but that when it comes you'll be able to withstand it."
Quote from the book: Fireproof ~By Eric Wilson, Alex Kendrick and Steven Kendrick

Update

Good Friday morning!!

Thought I'd give an update on my quest to get back in shape.

So, I have been hitting the gym like I promised myself. I'm so glad, I just hate it when I let myself down, don't you? Any way I have been getting in some great work outs and just maybe.... I will do the body pump class next week... we'll see!

This quote has been running around in my head~

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Yep.
I'm kinda in some serious like with my new socks...

both my kids want some, so I guess they might be cool! ;) I got some new work out clothes too, Ross and TJ Maxx are great for work out clothes. Going to the gym is easier for me if I am wearing cute work out clothes. No,  I am not the lady next to you that's wearing perfume, and has her hair and make up done at 9am. I brush hair and teeth, grab a small bite get my babies to school and get to it. I get cute after! ;)

I have been OK drinking my water, It's not my favorite thing, lemon and orange slices help. I'm trying.

Yes.. I know I am a killer of the environment! But my kids always seem to take the good water bottles! Maybe I will go get a Momma only water bottle today.

Pandora is my work out buddy, I prefer to go to the gym alone. I go when it works for my schedule and leave when I feel I'm done. I like to follow my own little routine. Chat just slows me down. I like to go with my husband but he doesn't want to chitty chat while he works out either, so we make a good team.

Trader Joe's cut up mango and pineapple is my new love, delish!! And those low fat ginger cat cookies, amazing! Popcorn is my afternoon snack. I need hand to mouth when I hit that 4:00, "seriously it's not bed time or even dinner time yet." It gets me through the homework hour! {I hate homework}

I will say since actually getting exercise into my day, real sweaty exercise, I have more energy in the afternoon. Plus I feel better, and  it makes me a calmer more patient person. Happier too.

Besides the few chocolate Easter eggs I found floating around here that somehow made it into my mouth and a half a bag of those darned cute corn chips I have done quite well food wise. Down 2 lbs!! :) Yay Me!!
*The tasty beverage I had with those chips doesn't count ;)

 I'm off to the home show and lunch with a hot date,don't worry I'm married to him! ;)
Have a fabulous weekend!!~ Shelby

Spring finally Sprung!

We have finally seen a few consecutive Spring like days here! And the best news is it looks like it's staying a while! A little rain, but no snow and warmers temps. YAHOO!!!

Kids did homework outside:

above is an example of Conner's "thinking" face also known as his "I'm not really working that hard I just want you to think I am" face. He keeps me on my toes, God love him!

Madeline is much more prepared, The umbrella is to keep the glare off her work, the towel is because grass is itchy. Of course she has juice and snacks in there, one healthy, one not, cuz she is good like that.

We had a funeral service for Spike the Fish. RIP Spike. She brought tears to my eyes. "I will never forget you because you were my very first pet I ever owned that was all my very own." Bless you sweet girl. We then welcomed Walter the fish in to our family.

Momma enjoyed the beautiful sunshine... slider open, barbecuing cheese burgers, the kids running around outside with the dog. 

I found these at Trader Joe's and had to buy them! Aren't they CUTE!!? They look like a sunny day!

This was a must... I had a lime so it felt wrong not to!! ;)

Hope the sun is shining in your world! ~Shelby

Just a Thought

                                             Be the kind of person your dog thinks you are!

Easy way to get labels off of bottles and jars

I love to re use bottles and jars. Sometimes though I find it nearly impossible to simply soak off the labels. Here is a trick I use to make those sticky label slide off with ease.

Ammonia, zip lock bag and your bottles or jars.

This couldn't be simpler,  place bottle in bag, pour a small amount of ammonia in and seal. You do not need to soak the bottles. The fumes of the ammonia is what will take the label off. A small splash will do! Let sit for a few hours. Some glue is so strong it may need over night. I set mine in the sink or on my back porch.

Remove bottles from the bag and rinse in warm water. I use my cleaning gloves with this process. The ammonia is powerful! I wouldn't want it to mess up my pretty shellac manicure!! :)

This process couldn't be easier, and leaves zero glue residue.

easy peasy!

                 

Bottles make great vases, here are a few of my favorites...

A tiny, sweet vanilla bottle

A stubby, brown beer bottle.

covered with moss and twine.

I found this great tan and red stuff, (it is like a think trim or ribbon) at Hobby Lobby. It looks great wrapped around a pickle jar and finished with a little twine. {I actually did a set of 3 of these in various sizes for a centerpiece.}
I love a bottle or two! I'll be sure to show you some more great bottle/jar ideas soon! ~ Shelby

***Also use ammonia to easily clean stove burners at   TheVspot . Vivienne has tons of great tips, check her out!

These are the days... and a challenge

Good morning!

I had big plans for getting posts done this week... but I haven't really gotten it together. Having my kiddo's home for Spring break has thrown me off a little.

We made a trip to Seattle to see family, we did paint ball, laser tag, ate way to much, went to the beach and got our baby girl fix! I have 4 great nieces under 4 and I adore them! We miss those sweet little girls like crazy!

No trip is complete with out a stop at Pike Place Market

Flowers for my table...

a crumpet for my little girl

And although I took no new pictures, we always pick up Scallops but they must be from the place that throws fish!

Here is a picture of Conner on our last trip catching a flying fish!

Isn't my bubba the cutest!!  ;)

On another note...

I am totally disgusted with my weight!
So I will be sharing a bit about my quest to get these 20 pounds off, maybe if I share my journey here it will make me more accountable. I am going to challenge myself to get my body back.

My plan is to eat less, eat better, and get my booty to the gym. I am also going to plug my food into the calorie counter on my phone, (I use the calorie counter by FatSecret) and drink more water.

Sounds simple right? I know exactly what I need to do, I just need to do it, and I'm afraid I have hit my breaking point. 20 extra pounds at 5'1 is not a good look.

So here I go! Join me, won't you?

Just a thought...

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

~Epictecus~

 Greek Philosopher