MOTIVATION....

I need motivation. Alot of motivation. I HAVE to start working out!!!! I have the time....i just don't do it. I'm lazy. NO MORE!!! I am jiggly all over now and that's gotta change. Even though I weigh less than I have in a long time, there's no tone or definition!!! SO..i've gotta bust out my turbo jam and get my work out on!!! I really should do it first thing in the morning, otherwise I'm afraid I will be too tierd when I get home from work. AND...being an on call social worker, sometimes my days don't end at 6. SO...here's going. I'm working out. Tomorrow. I promise. 

And...when I work out faithfully, I will have nice toned arms and legs. Then I will look hott in summer apparel.  Ha. 

Check out this cute dress. Thank you J.Crew. You rock. Except your prices don't rock. I would never spend $225 on a dress. It's so cute though....sale please???

Happy Monday :)

We love housesitting!!!!

The husb and I have been very fortunate to housesit this year. We have stayed at three different families houses that all have one thing in common. THIS: 

I a.b.s.o.l.u.t.e.l.y LOVE Jacuzzis. Truly the best invention out there. There is nothing more that I love than coming home to a hot bubble bath. BUT....a hot bubble bath in a JACUZZI, is heaven. Ahhhhh. Let me tell you that every single time we house sit. I take a bath in their luxurious jacuzzi. Every night. The husb and I LOVE it and find that it is one of life's great pleasures. 

However.....were done house sitting today :(. And.....back to the regular ol' bathtub. With no jets. And with hot water that gets cold fast. Ha. One day.....Seriously, I really want a Jacuzzi in my next house. 

Off to take a bubble bath:). 

Celebrate!!!!

Happy Birthday to my favorite man!!!!!!!!!!! Yesterday was John's 29th b-day!! Because of the weather, we both ended up working from home, which was great! That is definitely one of the perks of our jobs!! He had a hard time picking where he wanted to go for his birthday dinner, so I suggested the new Japanese restaurant that recently opened near us. IT WAS AWESOME!!!! We sat in the Teppanyaki room, where they grill the food right in front of you. It was such a fun time. We definitely enjoyed ourselves and will be heading back there again!! Here are some pics from dinner:

Happy Birthday to the most incredible man. I love you so so so so so much and am SO proud of the incredible man that you are. Two years ago on your birthday, you will giving the eulogy at your dad's funeral. Your strength and character touched so many people's heart. I am so so blessed to call you my husband. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ahhhhh Winter

So, it's January and according to the news, we are in for another snowstorm tonight. Call me crazy, but I really, really, really do enjoy the snow!!!!!!!!! It is sooooooo beautiful to look outside and see fresh, white, sparkly snow covering the ground. LOVE IT. I don't particularily enjoy the freezing temps, but come on, it's the Midwest! What do you expect. Anywhoo....here is our weather forcast....

While the weather outside is C.O.L.D., I'm inside enjoying this:

Happy New Year!!!!

Wow!! 2009 is here and it has already been such a whirlwind. Life is busy!!! We had such a great Holiday Season. We got to spend alot of time with family and friends. I am so thankful for the great people God has put in our lives. I truly do not know what I would do with out them!!

John and I have been saving for awhile for a car and we were finally able to save enough to get this vehicle.... I.LOVE.IT---------it is seriously so much fun to drive!!!!!! 

Now, I will admit that I am definitely not a clean-it-up type of person. I am not afraid to admit it. I'm the type of girl that will leave her coke can in the car for...well awhile. My husband on the other hand is mr. clean it. Which, I'm very thankful for...because it brings a good balance in my life :). 

When we bought this car, my husb said to me, "we are going to have to get you a trash can for this car, because your gonnna have to keep this nice car clean!!". I DO NOT want some lame-ugly-normal looking trash can for my new fun car! SO----imagine how HAPPY I was when I found THIS: It's a trash can for your car!! It fits over a headrest, or you can attach it to your gear shift. I don't really like this design, but I like the concept:).  I'm really really going to try to be a better house keeper/car keeper. As my husb says, "everything has a place". Gosh, I love him:).