Happy Friday!

This week seems to be dragging, so I am glad it is Friday. We have no real plans this weekend either which is nice. I think my one friend is coming in to town and she hasn't met Ayden yet, so it will be nice to see her and catch up. Other than that, I hope to clean the house and do some laundry. Hope you all have a great weekend!

Being sick stinks!

I hate being sick. It is the worst. I caught a stomach bug on Monday and Thursday was the first day I felt 100%. So my plan of exercising consistently beginning this week was shot. I finally did the treadmill today and it felt great! I didn't realize how much I missed it. I did lose .4 pounds though. It is only a little bit but every little bit counts.

Favorite Christmas Gift

I asked for a Clarisonic for Christmas and got it from my Mom. She is the best and I love it! I've used it since January 1st and have noticed such an improvement to my skin. It feels cleaner and softer. David noticed how good my skin looks. I look forward to washing my face and haven't skipped a day. I'm glad I can use my cleanser with it too since my skin is so sensitive and breaks out at the slightest change in routine. Here's a couple pictures, I highly recommend this product!

Goals for the New Year

I'm a week late in posting this, but I figure now is as good a time as any. Here is what I hope to accomplish in 2011:

1. Be a better SAHW/M. This means cleaning up to my specifications. I let it go once Ayden came along but now that he naps for me, I can clean better and organize the house more. I also want to set a budget and stick to it.

2. Have more time with DH & focus on our relationship. 

3. Blog more. 

4. Lose this baby weight. I'm tired of clothes not fitting me and refuse to buy bigger size clothes. Although I think I need to buy a new pair of jeans. I bought a pair in the size I am now and thought they were long enough, they aren't and I feel self-conscious wearing them. I hate jean shopping though, ugh!

5. Make a home cooked meal once a week. I was afraid to cook. Then we hosted Christmas and it turned out great I just need more faith in myself.

6. Make exercise a priority. Starting next week 1/10, I will get up when David gets up for work and exercise. That will give me a good hour to hour and a half before Ayden gets up. I always thought I would exercise when he went down at night. By the time I get Ayden in bed, I'm tired and just want to chill, not exercise.

7. Make time for me. I always put everyone else first and don't take time for me. David even told me I need to do this, so one night a week, I will have me time and get out of the house and do what I want to do.

8. Start reading again and not just watch TV. I love to read and want to make that a priority again. I'll let you know what I'm reading too.

9. Travel.

10. Learn it is all right to say "no" to people. I am a people pleaser and hate disappointing people. So if someone asks me to do something I say yes even if I don't want to do it. I need to stop that. This will be the most challenging one.

There are many more things but I think these 10 will be good for now.

A Big Thank You!

Thanks so much to Amy over at Aprons and A-Lines for redesigning my blog. She was gracious enough to do it for me since I have no clue how to make changes. I just told her what I wanted and she created it for me! So thank you Amy, I really appreciate it!

Happy 2011!

I always love the beginning of the new year. It feels like a fresh start to me, full of possibilities. Last year was an amazing year with the addition of Little Man to our family. He is a joy to watch and see the world through his eyes. Always full of wonder and curiosity. The last week of 2010 and beginning of 2011 was filled with sickness in our house. First Little Man got a cold, then the hubs and then me. On Sunday, the hubs came down with a stomach bug. I knew he was really sick when he stayed home from work Monday and even called the doctor. So the last 2 weeks of the year in review, plus the beginning of this year:

The hubs was on vacation from Dec. 23-Jan 3. It was wonderful to have him home and our first 4 days together were filled with fun and family. We hosted Christmas dinner and it turned out fabulous. Little Man did really well with a house full of people. The Monday after Christmas was when we started getting sick. On NYE though we felt better and actually went to the art museum. We even made it to midnight! Saturday we had our traditional pork and sauerkraut at my mom's. Sunday we visited with the husband's family and the hubs got sick : (

Monday of this week, Little Man started gym & swim at the Y and loves it. He loved to pool and was splashing away. I didn't realize how involved the swim part actually was but you are teaching them swimming techniques. I didn't dunk him under at the end because I chickened out, but next week I will (I think). Happy New Year! Hope 2011 brings you everything you want & need.

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I love Shutterfly! I first heard about them from my cousin who does everything through them for her pictures of her kids. Until last year I never had a reason to use them because I wasn't going to send cards of just myself to friends and relatives. Now that I got married I was joining the ranks of everyone that sends out photo cards to everyone near and far. So I went to Shutterfly and that is where I fell in love with their selection and service. I had such a hard time making a decision about which card to use last year. This year is going to be just as difficult. I have also used Shutterfly to order prints from our wedding and now with little man here, will be doing the same this year. I appreciate how quickly they get an order printed and shipped. Since I tend to procrastinate on things, ordering cards and getting them within a week is wonderful!

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