Dresses

So I have some events coming up that will require me to have a very pretty dress. Ok really just one event, but I still want to look awesome! So I've been browsing online. I dont want to spend a ton of money and I want it to be functional as a church dress hopefully as well, so nothing TOO dressy.
Here a few that I've found that I really like so everyone voice your opinion!
P.S. Please keep in mind that I am quite a bit thinner than I am in the picture above!!! ;)
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weight loss

So I hopped on the scale this morning, and was very surprised with what I saw. I am now 6 pounds away from my goal. SIX. And while I feel better I'm not quite where I want to be. So I'm going to drop my goal weight just a little. (dont worry folks i'm not getting into the underweight category here) So 16 pounds to go! WOO HOOO! The thing that REALLY bothers me is I've lost 31 pounds now. 31 pounds but how many sizes have I lost??? Oh that would be 1!! ONE STINKING SIZE!! LAME! So thats partly why I decreased my goal weight. Gotta fit into all of my OLD clothes!

Goodbye 2009!!!

Thank God! I'm so freaking happy this year is almost over. 2009 brought a lot of bad crap and I can say its definitely one of my worst years EVER.
Christmas has come and gone. It had good times and bad and I'm not gonna lie and say its my worst Christmas ever but I definitely hope next year is better. So lets see... things I want in 2010.
1- To be happy and content. This one is definitely a stretch but I'm hoping some of our ducks fall into line or whatever the saying is.
2- To be FIT. I'm not talking about thin, although that is a bonus. Losing 27 (yay me) pounds this last year has helped me feel a lot better about myself physically but now I just feel flabby. Not toned at all. So I'm going to take up Yoga and maybe pilates to help tone those muscles!
3- A new job. I love my job. I dont just love my job, I LOVE my job. But I am SEVERELY underpaid. I'm not going to be actively hunting for a new job but I am going to be browsing around for something that pays better, unless I get a nice raise of course. So if anyone hears of an opening for an executive assistant please think of me! :)
4- To write more. I made a good start on this goal, this year, but next year I want to really pursue it. I have some good credit as a writer now. I have the most read article on our buying guides and it is also the most referred article. So not only are people reading it, they are sending it to their friends to read! That makes me so happy!
5-To take a vacation. A REAL vacation, possibly with an airplane. My cousin Jessica and I are planning a roadtrip for her Graduation present in June, so at the very least I have that! Tracy's brother is getting married in Mexico but unfortunately its during the middle of Finals and there is just no way we can go.
6- To try more new things. I did fairly well with this goal this year. I tried new foods that I'd never had including chocolate jalapeno potato chips and fresh figs. I was introduced to asparagus risotto and Manchego cheese (mmmmmmmm). I want to expand on this over the next year and try things that I've maybe written off already and are hesitant to try again. This does not include sushi however. I dont care how old I get I dont think I'll ever be ok with putting raw fish in my mouth. Gross.
7-To play with my girls more. Outside. I have issues with the outside. There are bugs, its hot, and I sunburn faster than anyone I know. So this year, I'm going to make being outside more of a priority.
8- Less computer. I feel like i'm on the internet 24 hours a day. If I'm not working I'm playing and while facebook and gmail are addicting, I really need to do something that doesnt involve me sitting on my butt.
Yeah I was gonna go for 10 things but apparently my 2009 complacency has caught up with me now and I'm going to get back to work!
I hope everyone has a fabulous new years!

Dear God,
Please untie the knots
that are in my mind,
My heart and my life.
Remove the have nots,
The can nots and the do nots
That I have in my mind.

Erase the will nots,
may nots,
might nots that may find,
a home in my heart.

Relase me from the could nots,
would nots and
should nots that obstruct my life.

And most of all,
Dear God,
I ask that you remove from my mind,
My heart and my life all the "am nots"
That I have allowed to hold me back,
Especially the thought
that I am not good enough.
Amen

Author Known to God.

SADNESS!!

Kelcy cut her hair today. I had to cut it to even it out. :( Check out her new hair.
She loves it of course. she keeps flipping it around like it was long still. I cut off six inches to even it out. :( Only her second hair cut EVER and both times has been because she cut it first. I told her next time she wants a haircut to just ask me cause i'd do it for her!

Exhausted

How many times can you get sick in one fall? I'm up to 3. I know that stress is taking a huge hit on my immune system so I cant fight anything off right now. Lucky for us we got Swine Flu out of the way already. IT sucked. Dont get it ok? Right now I just have a cold but its kicking my butt. I can barely stay awake. I cant wait until the holidays are over. I dont usually wish for that but this year I'd love to fast forward to February.
However, since it is Thanksgiving I will do the usual list of things I am thankful for. So here it is, in no particular order!

1- My girls. They are my pride and joy right now. Yes they have good days and bad days but over all i'd give them a ten! :D
2-My job. Somedays I complain about it but when it comes down to it I really do love my job. I love my bosses and how easy they make my life at work.
3-Tracy. Even though times are rough, I'm still as in love with him as I was the day we got married. More so even. I want us to spend forever together.
4-My friends. Every last one of you, you know who you are. I know I can always count on you to be there for me if I need anything.
5-Singstar. This game makes me happy. Enough Said.
6-Books- Ah books. My escape from reality, what would I ever do without you?
7-Washers and dryers. Modern conveniences I could not live without.
8-Cable TV- what would I do to entertain the girls (when I need to clean. cough cough) without Spongebob??
9-Prayer- I've never been a big prayer person. In fact I used to NEVER pray. EVER. But after a lot of lessons this year on prayer, I've recently reminded myself how great it is to be able to pour your heart out to your father in heaven and know that he is listening. He might not always answer prayers as quickly as I'd like, or in the way that I would like, but sometimes, its enough to know he's there.
10-Financial aid for students I'm so grateful that Tracy took the time to look into this and decided to go back to school. He's doing an amazing job and will make an awesome illustrator/designer.

H-A-Double L-O- W-Double E- N Spells Halloween

I dont really have anything to say. Halloween was fun. Enjoy the pics.