Getting To Know…{My Family}

Yesterday when I got to my house, I wandered each and every room, examining every little thing to see what had changed since I’d last been there. Jelly beans were out instead of M&Ms (major bummer) and there was a new piece of silver in our china cabinet.

Somehow I managed to overlook the thing that isn’t always there – the flowers that my brother had sent for Mother’s Day. Thank goodness my best friend LB pointed them out to me, because the card gives a pretty good glimpse into my family’s personality:

mothers day card

 

He said they allowed him 240 characters and so he felt he should use them.

And for the record, my dad got my mom a Mother’s Day card too. He wrote “Thanks for the kids”.

 

Outfit 5.17.12 {more like it}

outfit 5.17.12

This "sick day" outfit is much more like it. Yesterday I actually got dressed, today I'm way too busy blowing my nose to do that. Leggings and a tunic it is. Leggings: Lululemon WunderUndersTunic & Sandals: TargetBelt: Urban Outfitters   … [Continue reading]

WODs and MODs

Crossfit WOD

Workout Of The Day and MODifications, that is. Here's what I've been up to on the workout front this week. Monday morning at Crossfit I was surprised by having two classmates. An older man (maybe in his 60s) was there for his 3rd class along with … [Continue reading]

Outfit 5.16.12 {Just In Case}

outfit 5.16.12

My sickness really kicked in last night. I barely slept at all and was really nauseous. I actually woke up around 3 an had some toast and cereal to calm my stomach and then was able to fall back asleep for a few more hours. Needless to say I … [Continue reading]

Silly WIAW

work breakfast

I just realized this WIAW is pretty silly I had every intention of eating well and taking pictures yesterday, but I didn't do the best job. But you guys get to see my good days and my bad days, so here we go! Thanks, as always, to Jenn from Peas … [Continue reading]

Outfit 5.15.12 {Nervous}

outfit 5.15.12

I was nervous about wearing this dress to work because it's kinda shimmery and I actually bought it in college to wear out at night. Yep, another bar-to-work dress.  But anyway, when my alarm went off at 5:30 I had a text from JD, my Crossfit … [Continue reading]

Lemon Honey Shrimp with Asparagus and Chickpeas

lemon honey shrimp recipe

I did that thing again where I grocery shop without a real meal plan and then have to make things up. It's actually kind of working for me though -  I just get creative or find a recipe that *almost* fits what I have and make some … [Continue reading]