All Dressed Up {La Vie Petite Giveaway}

All Dressed Up {La Vie Petite Giveaway}

i want this skirt!

Work it, girl!

July isn't quite over yet, but I thought I'd update my progress with weight loss!

In June I lost 10 lbs, and so far in July, I have lost 7 already! Woohoo!

I am praying. PRAYING! That I can keep up with the daily workouts when I get back to Utah and back to work! I am not sure if I want to get up earlier, (a struggle) or wait till I get home. (Another struggle, as some days I get home totally exhausted!)

I was happy to learn I lost 7! I went to water aerobics with my grandma (all older ladies in attendance) and afterwards I weighed myself on the doctor-type scale.( Those are more accurate than the 15 year old scale I have been using!) The scale said I had lost 3 more lbs than I had thought, and was the end of the day, AND I was fully dressed with shoes on, and wet hair. So who knows! But I am pretty happy with my progress. Zumba has motivated me to eat better, and if I indulge a bit, I add some more activity! I am just really loving it! I am back to where I was pre-pregnancy. I gained quite a bit from fertility treatments and being on bed rest. Now, I just need to get back to pre-Devin weight! :) 

I am thinking about trying a Zumba dvd ad well to add some variation. I want to try Zumba RIPPED.We will see!

Oh thank Heaven for Summer 2011!

   Oh thank Heaven! 


That is how I have been feeling this summer! It has been positive in SO many ways.


We have been blessed with time. We are able to be in California and have Carson establish longer than a week relationships with my side of the family. Even though he won't remember, I hope was able to document our trip successfully to share with him later.


On the same topic as relationships, Devin and I have had a great time "reconnecting". It wasn't that we were disconnected, we just didn't have a lot of time for eachother last year. Between work, school, and the addition of Carson, we had only gone on 2 dates. Being here has allowed us to spend more time together in a relaxing situation {for the most part}, and we have been able to appreciate eachother a little more. We have been able to break out of the monotimy and try new tngs. Last night as we were getting ready for bed, we both had the song "Remind Me" By Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. The song really does not pertain to us, but like anyone with a one year old, we don't have a lot of time for romance! {Shocker!} We spent quite a bit of time reminiscing about when we were dating, first married, and all the excitement that came with it. Last night reminded us of how important it is to keep things fresh! We already have made plans to brake out of habits like dinner and a movie, and try new things together. It sounds so simple, yet has made a difference and brought back the old excitement when everything was new. Even if you have been with someone four, or even fifty years, there is always something new. A new journey, a new adventure to embark on together!


I have also had time for myself, another rarity. I have read so many books! {Like 18!} Worked out daily {it has been years!} Attended all 3 hours of church {nap time for the monkey, and he refuses to fall asleep} And........more time to spend with my family! Not to mention I am rejuvinated for a new school year!


We have to go back to Utah in 2 weeks, and get back to our routines. {New routines, truly.} New job, new school for Devin, and Daycare for Carson. We will power through the changes like we always do!

impulsiveness.

So. How does one stop being so impulsive? I am impulsive. Besides obnoxious, impulsive is  good word to describe me. Perhaps I am obnoxious because I am impulsive? I'm sure it is related. 


Impulse moves:


Moving to Utah: Worked for me!


Engaged after three weeks. But hey, it works!


Car purchases: So far, so good.


Having a baby: wouldn't change a thing!


(Now here is where I get caught up)


Shopping: I am sooo impulsive. It makes me a bad shopper. When it comes to clothes I NEVER look for deals. I don't care if it might go on sale tomorrow. I want it, and I want it now. So, that makes a problem. I buy similar items. I buy too much of something I already have. For example: How many black cardigans do I have? Ohhh probably a dozen. But they are all different in some minor way! What is the answer!? Make a list? Be better at discerning between needs and wants? HELP! 


My mouth: It is very impulsive. I say yes too much. I say no to the wrong things. When I am frustrated it comes out through my words. My words may be directed at the right people, and I may be telling the truth, but why am I so driven to say certain things when I know nothing good will come of it? I have always sort of felt that it was my job to let people know what they are doing wrong, and to let them know they need to fix it. Be more like me, perhaps. Well, that isn't working. How do I stop? Help!  


I think it is important to recognize our flaws. I recognize mine. I have known them for quite some time. However, I am not sure where to begin bettering myself.


I have turned to Heavenly Father for strength and answers. I guess I am still waiting. Maybe I do have the answer of "STOP!" or "Just knock it off!" but, we all know how well that works! Just ask Carson! ;)

Just like kids again!

This past week has been so much FUN! We have had quite a few adventures!!


Last week, we went to the Santa Barbara County Fair to see Clint Black. We went with my sister Samantha and her boyfriend, Steven. I ran into quite a few old friends and friends of the family, and enjoyed a great show with my man! We have never been to a concert together, and was so happy to be able to share one of my favorite pastimes with my hubs!  After the show we all headed to the ferris wheel, and for a meager $5 a person, we were able to ride! We got our own "cart" and had  great time. Who doesn't want to kiss the man of their dreams at the top of the world!? (Well, top of Santa Maria) We cruised down Broadway, hit up Taco Bell, and bumped Jason Aldean all the way home!

A few days later, we went to the Santa Barbara Zoo with the fam! It was Melissa's birthday, so we thought that it would be a fun activity for Carson and us "big kids". Carson loves birds, and adored the flamingos! He likes the monkey's a lot, too! The weather was hot and that makes a baby grumpy pants. He was done fairly quickly, so we headed to the Elephant Bar. There, Carson assaulted our waiter with a straw and  menu. He was a good sport. No charges will be pressed. ;)


Now for today, I spent the day with my Grandpa
and Nancy and Carson! Dev went golfing with Danny, but he joined up with us and went to Mi Amore. YUMO. Devins order was wrong so they had to fix it. Pet Peeve Alert!!!!!! I should do a series on pet peeves.


After we got home, here comes the "just like kids". We watched Red Riding Hood, which was uber creepy, FYI. My man and were prancing in the fog out front and decided to bang on the windows to scare Pam and Bobby. They were scared alright. I am quite the giggler so I had to hide in the neighbors bushes momentarily so that my fits of laughter bust us.This charade lasted about thirty minutes of us running, hiding, attacking. Haha! We got busted, but it took me back to high school and college and all the times was forced to stay in the car because I was too loud. My apologies. :)

Beachy Keene.

Today I am blogging from the lovely, overcast Refugio beach in Santa Barbara. We headed out with Aunt Pam, Jessica, Courtney and Bobby. Devin stayed back to help my dad install wood floors. He is such a nice guy! Nothing says summer quite like diet coke, cheeto puffs, sand, sun, ice cold California ocean water, and a sweet baby soaking it all in for the first time. Hopefully he doesn't eat the sand! :)

Carson's Circus

Carson's 1st birthday was yesterday! We had a party for Carson at Miguelito park in Lompoc. We have a lot of family parties there. When my grandma Masterson pssed away, my Uncle Marty was a park ranger there. We planted a tree there in her honor. The park has special meaning to us, and it was a special occassion! 

We invited our whole family, (over 30 people) and EVERYONE came, minus a few cousins. It was so fun to see everyone! We had a hot dog BBQ, my dad made his famous potato salad, Grandma made  fruit salad, and we had different things like peanuts, Cracker Jacks and popcorn to go with the Circus theme.

I made the decorations out of paint sample cards gathered from Wal Mart and Home Depot.

We ordered the cake from Albertson's, and with it, we got a free 6" cake since it was Carson's first birthday. 

He LOVED the cake! It was so funny how he ate each balloon one by one, then attacked the cake. This kid was all about frosting! He is his Momma's boy!

He had a fun time opening his presents! He got a lot of fun stuff and some clothes, too. He loved taking the paper out of the gift bags and pulling out the loot!

After the party, per Masterson family tradition, he had his very first McDonald's Happy Meal! He loved the fries and had a couple bites of his cheeseburger. After all of that cake, I think he was pretty full! The worst part was, they gave him a Stawberry Shortcake toy! He still liked it. :)

Thankfully my dad was able to come after work. Unfortunately he was not able to get off of work. I forgot to mention he came over in the morning to share a cinnamon roll with him, also a Masterson family tradition!

He went to bed early from being wiped out. All in all it was the best day he will never remember. :)

Thank you so much to my wonderful Masterson and Wood family who made this all possible. Love you!!!