Skinny... please!

All of you mommas know that losing weight & feeling sexy after having kids is no easy task.  I struggle with my self esteem daily!  (& the fact that I LOVE baking doesn't help...)

I plan on using this blog to help me & others with their goals.  I'll share recipes, exercise experiences, and even my epic fails!  & feel free to share your struggles, advice, etc

My goal is to fit into that pile of jeans that i can't manage to just get rid of... What's your goal?

I Love Brownies!

Every woman has an unspoken love for chocolate.  There are just some things that can only be cured by curling up on the couch with a big ol' brownie!  I love brownies, but when I actually take the time to make them I usually end up getting to eat one piece before they disappear.  My husband LOVES brownies more than anyone that I know.  He will sit dow with the whole pan of brownie and eat every last crumb. 

So, I did what any normal woman would do!  I made brownies today, BUT I put something in them that well keep the hubby out!

I am 100% positive that Conner & I will be the only ones eating these!

       





O yea... I'll get around to it

If you look up procrastinator in the dictionary you'll find a picture of me.  Don't believe me? 

Like right now, I'm supposed to be getting ready for a jewelry show that I'm doing tonight (I've actually had week to get ready... ok, 2 months).  Instead of preparing myself, I'm blogging... watching ELMO with Conner... playing with the neighbors dog... trying to convince the cat to run away...

About a week ago I realized we were getting low on cat food... yesterday we ran out.  This morning I was reminded of the lack of cat food my Smokey (the cat, of course!).  "Meow... meow... MEOW!!!"  Need a translation?  "Feed me please... please... FEED ME DAMN IT!!!"  When she started cursing at me I knew I couldn't avoid it anymore so, I did what anyone else in my situation would do.  I threw her a piece of lunch meat in hopes that it would shut her up for awhile...

I know, I know... I'm a horrible person that shouldn't be allowed to have pets.  In my defense, I've been trying to convince Smokey to run away from weeks.  I beg her.  BUT she always comes back... & I'm pretty sure that there is a good chance she's preggers.  So now, I'll be throwing a bunch of lunch meat on the floor (and the occasional can of tuna). 

I suppose I really SHOULD go buy cat food... O, and get ready for this party. 

But first I'm going to go visit my grandparents and pick up my brother...

Pig Lickin' Cupcakes

I've had the urge to blog for the past few days, but haven't had time to actually sit down and focus! 

These pictures have been in my camera for a few weeks, so I figured I'd put them to good use.   I usually make Pig Lickin' cake, but I've fallen in LOVE with cupcakes.  No need to cut into indivifual pieces, no need for plates or forks...

Pig Lickin' Cupcakes

• 1 box butter golden cake mix
• 2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding
• 3/4 cup oil
• 4 eggs
• 1 small can mandarin oranges - undrained
• 1 container cool whip
• 15 oz can crushed pineapple - undrained

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Mix cake mix, 1 box pudding, oil, eggs, and oranges (including juice).
3. Bake 20ish minutes (this is actually a guess... the cake recipe calls for 30-40.  Use a tooth pick to see if they are done)
4. Cook cupcakes completley!
5. Mix pineapple and box of pudding.  Fold in cool whip.
6. Ice cupcakes.  Serve.  Store in refridgerator.

Happy Baking!

Country Music & Country Boys

Before I met Christopher I was 100% different!  I REFUSED to listen to country music.  I honestly believe that it was all songs about tractors, big red barns, & beer.  Thanks to my husband I only listen to country music now.  I'm addicted!!!  

It all started with a mixed cd that Christopher gave me after dating for a few months.  "Beautiful Mess" by Diamond Rio, "You Save Me" by Kenny Chesney,

Who woulda ever thought that I would have ended up listening to country music & marrying a redneck?  We are a living, breathing example of opposites attracting.  I was a Hollister wearing, Dashboard Confessional listening, honor roll student.  Chris was a Wrangler jean (with skoal rings in the pockets!!!) wearing, George Straight listening, just getting by in school kinda guy.  Our differences balance us out. 

I know saying he completes me is cliche, but that's really the best way to describe it.  I'm always stressing about stupid things.  Chris is always calm about everything.  I envy his ability to deal with stressful situations with such ease.  I'M JEALOUS!!!

This completely random blog was brought on by the CMT country music awards that I have finally got around to watching (2 days after it originally aired).  My post about country music quickly turned into one about my Country boy. 

Without that country boy, I would've never given country music a chance.  I would be missing out on such great things! 

& It's all because of my country boy

Making the Switch

Guess who switched from Tumblr to Blogspot?  Obviously I did!

If you are friend with me on facebook then you know that it just so happens to be my birthday!  It's not a big deal (I'll be 22 at 9:30 tonight).  Nothing spectacular happens at 22.  I can already drive, vote, drink, smoke, buy porn, gamble, etc (I actually only do one of those things... And I'm not telling you which it is)!  I plan on spending the majority of my birthday feeding, washing, and tucking in the elderly.  That's right, I will be working!  Perhaps my coworkers will be extra nice and extra helpful tonight... well, maybe!

If you wanna get me a birthday gift, you can just book  Premier Design Homeshow!  C'mon, that's like me giving you free jewelry for MY birthday... win/win, right?