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Starting over. Day 1- I'm chubby and I know it.

So I've gained a few lbs. Mostly just from being busy. The new house, job searching and applications and interviews, PTA, Girl Scout leading and Autism advocating... I've sort of put "ME" on the backburner. Quick eats and foofy coffee add up calories FAST. Really freaking fast.

Next thing I knew, I was back up to my old weight where I am now. :-(.... Son of a... I did it to myself and only have me to blame.

So that's it... I'm making the decision to get back into running and lifting. Of course also eating well again.

Wish me luck! This way I can stop hiding behind blacks in a size 12.

Taken tonight on date night.... Which was the batting cages.... Not the traditional boring dinner and movie night.

Mud Factor 2013

It was fun. My hands hurt, my knees roughed up and I tore a hole in the ass part of my pants, but I'd do it again!

Get ready for swimsuit season!!!

The ladies have planned our 4th annual Palm Spring (ish) trip. This year we decided to change it up and stay in a different location then the usual.  There will be 5 of us chillaxing for the weekend.  We get pedicures,  drink lots of wino,  eat great dinners we cook for each other and just hang out, chat and have a great time.  I love these ladies to death.  Hear me?  I LOVE them!!  They rock and are so much fun.


Count down to a little R&R!!!  3.5 months, baby!!!

Hoppity Easter!!

Love the Smith family!!

Another clean eats meal!

So I slipped up some over Spring Break, but I'm back on track! Only a couple months until out road trip and then our 4 annual Mom's Palm Springs Trip in July! We ate scoping out a new fabulous rental to get some R&R!

Anyhow, I saw this on Pinterest. Who me... Use Pinterest? No way... Um, duh! It's my fav go to!!

Anyhow, I sliced zucchini, added EVOO via Misto and then some garlic and parmesan. Then I broiled it for 5 minutes and topped it was sauce and ground turkey.

Amazing!!! And delish!!

Please try and enjoy!!

3 ingredient SKINNY cookie

So I came across this on.... Drumroll.... Pinterest if course.
1 cup of quick oats
2 ripe bananas
1/2 cup of chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of nuts of choice

Mix together and bake for 15 minutes at 350.

Delish!! Actually... Pretty amazing!

I also wanted to point out I have a few readers who aren't "following" me. Please just click follow! I enjoy knowing who's. stalking me!!

Eating clean!!

Of course you all know I love, love, love Pinterest! It is the biggest waste of time EVER but I have don't so many DYI project and have so many more to do for my house and me, its insane!! My walls are still bare so I need to get the ball rolling on this place! We get compliments on our gorgeous wood floors all the time, i need to paint the baseboards and brighten them up!

So.. Ive been eating more clean! Last night Made a dish that was low cal and carb and delish!!
Spaghetti squash topped with lightly sauteed (in olive oil using a misto) onions, mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper and garlic. I also added a little turkey polish sausage. Seasoned with Mrs Dash, Lemon Juice and red pepper flakes!

It was Amazing!! Made enough for a couple meals!

Anyhow, I recommend!

Tomorrow I will add breakfast!

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-Summer

Me and my homies

I was about 160 here and this was 2009. It is my goal to get back to this and actually 10lbs lower! Wish me luck! Im back on track already jogging 2-3 miles again. Gonna set a goal for a loss of 10lbs by April 15th!

I love these ladies! We are so diverse, yet we get along well!

A day at the beach!!!

Had a fabulous day at the beach with friends.

I've established through this photo which I do love for a Iphone shot off my phone, that I do need to lose a few LB's.

So, it's back to work this week for me.

Couple's Snowboarding Trip!

Had a great weekend!!
Loved our cabin and boarding in the powder was amazing!

Until Next year...

New Year, New Beginnings

I can't believe I am going to be 34.  Sigh... How time has flown.  Dave and I will have our 6 year anniversary and we have been together almost 10 years.  Crazy!!

Anyhow, the next 3 weekends are filled with so much stuff going on.  We have our anniversary, the Surf City Half Marathon (which I will suck at) then we have our annual couples snowboarding trip coming up.  Loads of fun!  I can not wait!

We're in the process of mapping out our family trip for the Summer.  We really want to stay at the Great Wolf Lodge and have the girls spend the morning at the kids spa.  Downside,  this place is insanely pricey,  so our plans are still up in the air for now.

Anyhow,  Since I'm back in class and I am going to be a PT worker trough the school district (YES!!!,  I have a job... or so I think), Girls Scout mom, and of course class volunteer and PTA mom... I better cut this short because like everyone thinks SAHM's do, I have to get back to my wine and bubble bath.  ;-)  That remind me, I got into a debate with a working mom who was complaining about having so much to do as I always here, and I asked her if she wanted to trade me for a week and detailed my job description and that shut her up.  Some people... Eh,  it's hard work and not what I chose, but it's what works for now.

OH!!!!  I almost forgot I am getting back into the groove with food and hoping to add in runs this week!  it's on again.  Luckily, I didn't gain ALL my weight back, but I have a few lbs to take back off and then a few more to lose.  Tomorrow... Signing up for Disney run!!  Whoop, Whoop!!  I am thinking the Inaugural 10K. But if I want the kids to go, I have to do the 5K.  So I have to decide by tomorrow.  Did I mention we DID get season passes AGAIN?  My family is the BOMB.

Quick update on kids:

Halle- Getting A's and B's in school 3.2-3.5 average.  NBot to shabby.  No modifications and no RSP and considering she as tested with lower scores, she is holding her own. Starting Piano next week.  She is excited!!!
Audrie- Starting cheer next week.  Super excited.  Straight A's and reading at a low 2nd grade level.  She's rocking it.
Katlynn- Doing great in musical theater.  Moved up a group.  Still having probs adjusting to the pace of school, but she is doing okay.  They are really working with her and me.  She'll get there.

Okay that's it!

Smitty Over and Out!!!

Random Acts of Kindness

Am I the only one who is upset at the fact that is takes a MASS FLIPPING KILLING for people to do random acts of kindness?  Why can't people just pay it forward on a daily basis... ALL THE TIME?  I mean, yes... it is great and wonderful and all and any act of kindness is surely a start, but I am just bother that is took the death of so many babies and wonderful people to light a fire under the asses of so many selfish people in this world.  Make's me sick to my stomach.  Hug your children a little tighter EVERY night.

And trying to get your kid on the news or noticed by a famous person  because you are using them to do a random act of kindness ... That is just messed up.

Anyhow,  my vent for the day.

HAPPY NEW YEARS everyone.  Here's to a 2013 filled with HOPE,  LOVE,  KINDNESS and HAPPINESS.

I leave you with a pic of our fabulous snow day yesterday.  

Merry Christmas

Quick, very quick recap.

I have not worked out in a LONG time.  I am sure I have gained back 1/2 my 25lb loss.
I am a very busy mom with 3 lovely daughters who keep me on my toes with their smarts and activities.
Halle... Decided BAND was not for her.
Audrie... a Kindergartner reading at a high 2-3 grade level and doing 1st grade math.
Katlynn... Sweet as pie and loved by everyone.
Dave...busy bee... working all the time, but tries to play when he can.
Me... applying for jobs (I actually did my first interview in over 8 years and was offered the job today), but declined it because the schedule didn't fit my needs to provide for the kids.  I will probably be put on the sub list though,  so it's a foot in the door at a district that is hard to get into.  Taking classes again come January and also thinking of applying PT to 24 hour fitness.

Still getting out house in order, paying off things we had to pay to renovate the house before we moved in, and just living day to day.

I'm busy... that's the only thing I can say.  Still planning on doing the half marathon, although I am certain, I will only be running a small fraction of it.

But I am content.  Do I wish I hadn't gained back some weight.  If course, but I am not unhappy... just busy.

Here's a couple pics from our last trip to the Happiest Place on Earth for 2012.  We've deceived not to renew for 2013.  The kids are busy with school and sports or activities and we prefer to save that money for family travel.  The cost of passes for our family could pay for a lot of a really nice cruise or a trip back East.

Taken today 12/19/2012

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year friends.  See you in 2013.

Family time

Seems that in the rush of our busy lives,  we often forget the little things.  The intimate times with our spouses and our children. The Smith family is no exception.  We are a busy family always on the good from sun up to sun down.

This morning instead of going to Disneyland (YES!! I did just say that), we decided to go on a family hike and do some geocaching.  We had a great time.  Halle loved it!  Not a peep or a complaint out of her the whole 5K.

We saw a tarantula,  a wood pecker pecking a tree, lizards and beautiful weather and mountains and the whole city.  We found 4 Geocaches too.  It was a great morning.  Totally worth skipping out of DL.  Even if we aren't renewing our passes.  ( Unfortunately, the kids activities are getting more and more pricey as they get better at them and as they get older....sigh)

And... I got a workout in.  Sort of!  D and are are going jogging in the AM too.  In fact, I better watch my housewives and hit the hay!

Anyhow... couple pics shot from the good 'ol phone!!

Enjoy!

A few of my favorite things:

I thought I would share a few of my favorites that I can not live without.  

1.  Clarisonic Mia- The hubs got me one and it has made a huge difference in my skin and my face!!  LOVE it and it is my #1!!!

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2. TOKYOMILK DARK #90 perfume- This stuff is a serious hidden gem I stumbled across at a  boutique in Vegas last year.  Amazingly heavenly scents.  This one is my Favorite.



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3. BED HEAD AfterParty- This stuff works wonders on my hair for fly a ways  and some sheen.  It is by far the best stuff I have found for that polished look with hair.




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4. Benefit Posie Tint- I am a makeup minimalist.  I do not like a lot of makeup.  This is great for  adding some quick color to cheeks,  eyes or lips.  It is kind of like a stain, and it last all day.  Can be worn alone or on top of foundation.  Comes in a couple different colors.  I get the Poppy-Pink.


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5. Tek Gear Yoga Capris- These are super stylish.  Hide the tummy, and are comfy. I am a cropped pant girl and these are my absolute favorite workout pants. They have cute rushing on the side by the knee and are stylish.   I've only found them at Kohl's and stock up when they are on sale.








6. Oakley Miss Conduct Sunglasses- These suckers were worth the money and are great for runs.  They are light weight and have a no slip nose piece, but it won't get stuck in your hair either if you wear them on your head and they are super cute. I got mine at Macy's on Clearance for under $100.  They retail for $200.




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That's it for now.  My 6 absolute Can not live without things.

Not fitness related... but

I wanted to share a super cute picture of the twinnies and 2 of their best buddies!

Wrapped up a fabulous weekend

Family fitness day at the HS track,  adult Knott's trip and then BBQing with friends.  Now, that is my kind of weekend.

I am pretty blunt.

It's just how I am.

Some people just can't take it.  Luckily,  those who matter... know how to take it. 

Surf City Half Marathon

I am officially Mrs. Smith again for the 2013 Surf City run.

Have I trained at all... Hellz NO!

Do I plan to train.. of course, but planning and doing,  well we know it is 2 DIFFERENT things. I am up to my pits in work and I don't even have what some call a job (yes, the jealous haters who bash being a stay at home mom).  You might wonder if and how this is possible... Trust you me, it is.  I have been volunteering at least 15 hours a week at the school. Not to mention what I do from home.  Girl Scouts,  Dance,  Swimming,  Band, HOMEWORK... reading (because my rock-star 5 year old reads at a high first grade level already) and then there is just routine things like cooking, housekeeping, etc.  Oh.. and I Am lucky if I see the husband except Sat and Sun with his crazy work schedule.

You see... we're trying to pay off our other car,  be debt-free except the house and save for a couple family trips and an anniversary trip to Europe in 2017 . Then of course... we'll tackle the house buy the big kid a car and I BETTER be working by then.  lol.

Have I lost anymore weight.  NOPE.  I did get back to the 160's, but I have been hoovering there up or down about 3lbs since we moved here.

So that is all...

Randomness of a picture from the kids 50's dance.  My little model was not in the best of moods.  I think she was over stimulated... but still beautiful as ever.

Audrie and Halle showed off the mad Hula Skills!!