Month: February 2013

Biggest Loser Week 6

Well gals we only have a couple weeks to go.  What do you think your biggest struggle has been?  For me it’s been sweets.  Also, I tend to eat one big meal and then not eat again for a long while.  I know you’re supposed eat several small meals, but sometimes I get so busy I forget to eat…and then when I do I am so hungry I eat like a horse.  Naughty!!! 
 
I did okay this week.  I just wish life would slow down a bit.  Sometimes it’s hard to focus on myself because I am so busy doing other things….
 
Connor and I went to Wal-Mart yesterday and he did really well!!! Yay!!! I took a lot of your advice and we talked about what was going to happen before we went in.  What would happen if he behaved and how it was all going to go down.  Much better.
 
I’m not saying a tantrum will never happen again, but he was well fed, it was early morning so he was rested, and in a good mood.  I think all those things factor in.  I’m going to try to plan my trips to the grocery store accordingly 🙂
 
We did get a treat for breakfast too!  Can you see the evidence on his face?

Donut holes, or as Connor calls them “baby donuts”.  I HATE glazed donuts.  Isn’t that weird?  My favorite are the cinnamon ones.  So that was obviously not on my diet plan, but we did have a good time together.

It was also my last week to work the Fort Worth Stock Show.  This is my 5th year to work it and take pictures with Mo our buffalo.  He’s quite the attraction around there!  If you are ever in town during Stock Show time come see me!!!
 
It had been sunny every other Saturday, but last Saturday it was cold and windy!

So here are my stats for week 6: SAME.  No change. That’s okay…at least I didn’t gain???
 
How are you all doing???

I promise I’m going to get to the prizes soon!!!!  There is some good stuff going to the winner(s)

Carrie Underwood’s Eye Makeup: Get the Look

I always think Carrie Underwood’s eye makeup looks gorgeous.  I was Googling around trying to see how she achieved this look.  So I found a few tips, pointers and products.  I may try this and do a before and after….I know she uses false eyelashes.  I can’t stand them!  I guess it’s just something you get used to!  I always feel like every time  I blink they are going to fly off my eye lid. 
 
Last night at the Grammys

 A close up

Carrie’s Makeup Bag

STILA 

Eye Shadow Trio in Gold Glow, $28; stilacosmetics.com 

M.A.C 

Lipstick in Myth, $14; maccosmetics.com 

BENEFIT 

Hello Flawless Cover-Up with SPF 15 in All the World’s My

Stage Beige, $34; sephora.com 

TARTE 

Indelible Wink Liquid Liner & Shadow in Black, $22;

tartecosmetics.com 

ANDREA 

Modlash in #53, $4; drugstores nationwide 

NARS 

Blush in Orgasm, $25; narscosmetics.com 
A short video of how she achieves this look:

Red Hot Valentine

I made these cute little Valentine treats from Connor.  I know not all kids like red hots..because, well, they are hot!  But I figured Mom & Dad could eat them and I would also give something for the kids.  I just liked the idea of using red hots 🙂

 I made this up on my own….and I was so proud!
Just clear baggies, a label, red hots, and ribbon
 Very fitting of a Valentine theme don’t you think?

Countdown to V-day is on….

 

Is that why Godiva called my house tonight???

They know my number???

 

Those Godiva oompa loompa’s are working overtime!

 

(I kid you not, they actually called)


 

Note to hubby: Every year you get me Godiva extra dark choco truffles….don’t fail me.  I think this was a sign…that my one time a year to indulge is okay 😉  I know you love my lovely lady lumps.

 

This is a public service announcement:
 
If you work outside the home and the delivery man doesn’t come your way on Valentine’s day…..it’s like the walk of shame.  Everyone oooh’s and aaaaah’s over what comes through the door on Valentine’s day.  You can see the look of anticipation on every co-workers face.  When the poor delivery guy doesn’t say “It’s for YOU” then you just blow it off like it’s not big deal.  Forget that…IT IS.  This is why I dread Valentine’s day, because the expected of the unexpected.  My hubs knows I love him, and I know he loves me……

 

Dudes….don’t leave your gal hanging this year!

Thank You.

Yesterday’s Post:


I appreciate everyone’s advice and comments…kind words etc.  I also understand a lot of you didn’t agree with why I decided to post a video of my child throwing a tantrum.  Honestly, I wasn’t “planning” on video taping him….I did it so I could show Terence how he was acting.  Apparently he never acts that way around anyone but ME?  So originally it was just between us.  Then I start to re-evaluate my parenting methods.  I was looking for advice, maybe a shoulder for support.  I wasn’t seeking out attention in any way whatsoever.        


I love blogging and the support group that we have.  Thank you all for your advice, which I will now use and take into consideration on our next shopping trip!  


Love yuns bunches…..


xoxo

Becky


Now I’m getting back to work!

Fully caffeinated of course!




Worst Target Trip EVER.


I debated on whether or not to put this up here….but I think we all have days (shopping trips) like this.  I took a video because nobody believes me that he acts this way!  


I know he was tired and everything, but it’s days like this where I just lose it!  This lasted for almost 45 minutes in Target….all of this over not wanting to sit in the shopping cart and run around the store.  Lord help me.  Everyone was staring. 


 I did take him out and whoop him too….so don’t think I didn’t!  What do you do when this kind of thing happens???



It was so bad that a nice lady offered to wheel my cart out for me while I held him while he was screaming…..Thank you sweet lady at Target.  You were so kind!


Best Camera Bag Ever!

I am absolutely in love with my new camera bag by Kelly Moore.  It’s bright and stylish…and also holds my camera.  I just adore this design, it’s everything I wanted in a camera bag/purse. 

Lots of pockets for all your camera necessities:

Handle on the bag, as well as a long strap with padded shoulder:

I could easily carry two lenses in here along with my camera.  I am using that to take these photos though 🙂

I really like the front pouch.  It holds whatever cards you use, plus extra SD cards:

It’s the perfect mix between a camera bag and purse.