The Great Magazine Revelation of 2011

I have been fed up with my body and today was the changing point.  I have been feeling my work dress pants get a bit more snug and it is always on my mind but my procrastination and laziness always win over fitness.  Today I became totally fed up and this young body is in for a change.  First let me say, "yes I know I'm not fat and many women would love to have my body, I am blessed with great genes, but in my eyes if just not where I want or think I need to be."  I am sure many women or men for that matter know exactly what I am talking about.  Anyways back on point, today after I got off work I had to run to Brookshires to restock on a few items.  I went on my way through the grocery store gathering the things on my list and visiting with the random person you always see in the grocery store here and there until my list and basket was complete.  I headed to the checkout lane and while I was waiting I was of course scoping out the magazines to see what's new in Hollywood and my mouth dropped. 

Rachael Bilson gracing the cover of October's Women Health!

A-MAZ-ING

is all my mind thought (and also I USED to look like that)  that was the bottom of the barrell for this lady.  I thought no more being lazy, no more staying in bed not because I am tired but because I would rather toss and turn and not really sleep rather than get up and kick my own ass running miles.

She is my goal and my inspiration.  Tomorrow morning I am getting up and doing a workout and going for a morning bike ride.  I am determined and now have the motivation I need. 

I am turning my body and my attitude around starting tomorrow, well if you count the great magazine revelation of 2011 it would be today. LOL 

Pigskins...

and I'm not talking about the food!

Our Tiger's huddled up for a time-out

Thursday night was my little brother's first football game of this year.  He is a big bad 8th grader and is in love with all sports.  I may be a bit biased but he is really good at all the sports he is interested in and has gotten the coach's attention.  If you are from a small town ya'll know how important that is.  Anyways his first game this year was away in Cooper.  I had to work until 4 but I came straight home to change and head out when I found Lincoln, exhausted from a long day of yard work, napping in one of the outside chaise lounges.  LOL  We hung out for a bit and grabbed an afternoon snack then we headed out.  We made it to Cooper safely and the game had actually already started when we got there but just barely.  My brother looks like a little giant out on the field compared to the rest of his teammates and he just has that athletic look about him.  I love watching him play sports and I love yelling encouraging him from the stands.  The second quarter was by far the most exciting because Caleb, who plays like 6 different positions, went long for a receiving pass.  He got it and took off making the first touchdown for the season and for his Tiger team against the Bulldogs.  The rest of the game was exciting but the refs sucked and called a lot of ridiculous calls on us and not on the other team.  We still ended up winning 12 to 8 and that's all that counts.  My brother's helmet was about to smash his head from it swelling so much but he's a man what do we expect. LOL  I can't wait to watch him play the rest of the season and watch him progress and grow into the great athlete I know he will be. 

Take me there

Even though the weather in Texas is wonderful right now I am stuck in my home office doing homework. :(  Can someone wisk me away and take me here? 

Italy

My Long Weekend

I had a great long weekend, even though they aren't ever long enough!  I had to work until noon on Saturday but as soon as I got off work I headed to my mom's so we could go to Dallas to Garden Ridge to get Christmas decoration...man that was a lot of to's.  My mom and I had a great ride up visiting and once we got to Garden Ridge it is was great.  I hadn't ever been there but everyone raved about how great their decorations are for Christmas.  I had sort of an idea of what I wanted but not really.  Garden Ridge had a great selection and I found some great decorations that I can't wait to show off in a few MONTHS LOL!! I know I'm a little premature on the Christmas stuff but I haven't had a real Christmas in three years so I am really looking forward to this Christmas, especially with my family and spending it with Lincoln. 

Saturday night Kaylynn spent the night so we could wake up and head to Canton on Sunday.  Sunday we woke up around 7:30 or so and after milling around, getting ready, and drinking a cup of coffee we were on the road to the greatest flea market EVER!!!  The weather was perfect for a day at Canton, not too hot, windy and crowded but manageable.  Kaylynn wasn't looking for anything in particular and I was only looking for Piper a birthday gift and a cabinet front that I can decorate and paint with chalkboard paint and hang in my laundry room.  I found all the things I was looking for plus a cute owl apron for myself.  We got home from Canton around 3:30 and I had to rush and get some homework submitted. 

You might be wondering where our boys are during this weekend... they were at a bachelor party in Dallas living it up.  We heard from them a total of MAYBE two times and they had some stories to tell Sunday evening when they got home to us.  We all hung out at Casey and Kaylynn's house for a little while and then came on home early around 8:30 because they boys were very tired and Lincoln was ready to hop in bed and wind down after a whirlwind of drinking and partying LOL!!!

Monday we slept in and had lunch at my Mom and Mike's.  They fixed us all steaks and most of the family was there.  All the grand kids were running around plus a few extras here and there.  We had a great time spending some quality time with the family before we headed back to Winnsboro for some friend time.  Late Monday afternoon Casey and Kaylynn came over and we grilled sausage and hot dogs and had a little outdoor chili dog picnic.  The weather was so great and late that night we even broke in the new fire pit and roasted a few marshmallows.  You know us Texans the first time the temperature drops below 75 we are breaking out the parkas. LOL  Fall is in the air and I am so ready. 

We had a great weekend and I am prepared for the short week.  I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend and isn't too tired for the week ahead.