Date Night #2 and #3

Chris was in charge of Date Nights 1 and 2.... two was my birthday weekend with the in-laws so we got to actually go out ;)Date Night #3 was my first time to plan one... I decided to do cookie sundaes and board games.  We wore our nice comfy pjs and shared a cookie sundae... check out our pics!I set the mood with candles and flowers :)This is...

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Fitness Thursday # 4

FAIL # 2Didn't get anything in this week.  I've been tired after work... need to find some motivation somewhere.  You'd think finding skinny pictures would do it... no...

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Cute idea for V-day

I just saw this on Etsy and thought "I could SO make that!"... I'm thinking all I need is a heart shaped cutter, 12x12 paper and colored paper.  SO cute!  Anyone have a heart shaped cutt...

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It's going to be interesting...

Grad class started last night and I'm not sure how I feel about it.  The class is scheduled from 6:30 to 9:00 pm and we're supposed to meet for four sessions which are not mandatory... which  to me means you must come.  There's a book that is highly recommended but not required... which to me means, buy it.  Aside from that, the...

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Count your Blessings Tuesday #20

Today I am grateful for: (it being WEDNESDAY... this morning I thought it was Tuesday... my week just got shorter :) )peace of mind knowing my grades are done and turned in and my grad school assignment for next week is already turned in as well :)  Oh and my taxes too!date nights -- man, it's so easy to neglect your relationship with your spouse...

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This is kinda fun...

You can sign up for this website and share the link with people you know.... they can then ask you anonymous questions you answer (or not).  Go ahead and ask that question you've always wondered about and never really got around to asking me ;)http://www.formspring.me/gurys...

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Birthday Weekend

It has come to my attention that I have not updated my blog with my birthday weekend photos and perhaps that person should join FACEBOOK and see them when I post them there!    In any case, I will post a few extras on here that I didn't post there...My birthday weekend started with a GORGEOUS sunset on our way to dinner:It was then followed...

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CSA - Grass Fed Meats

I'm looking into starting to get my meat from a local farm rather than a grocery store.... not just any local farm but one that supports organic and natural practices.  I narrowed it down to this one: http://www.fergusonfamilyfarm.com/productsprices.htmI wanted to join a CSA but realized that it would be more wasteful to get a whole box of fruits...

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Fitness Thursday # 3

No pictures but....Sunday I went to an hour of yoga :)Tonight C and I did The Biggest Loser 30 day Jump Start DVDPlans for next week:Yoga Sunday and C and I are going to try to pop that Biggest Loser DVD in at least every other night. Y...

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Blast from the past...

Ever since I was little, I never really spent a lot of time with my Mom's side of the family.  I never got to sit with my Abuela and look at photo albums of my Mom and hear stories about her childhood and I recent that.  My Abuela Gina is gone now so I'll never got to hear about it from her point of view but I do hope to someday see Mom's...

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Count your Blessings Tuesday #19

Today I am grateful for:productive long weekendscreating memories and new traditionsthe nice break I've had between grad classes which is coming to an end next Wednesdaytaking care of myself first so I can take care of the rest ;)having something to look forward toearly birthday presents...

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Birthday Week :)

Next Saturday is my birthday :)  The in-laws are coming Friday so that C and I can go out both Friday night and Saturday (yay for in-laws!).  I just scheduled a facial/wax for me Wednesday night-- need to look fabulous for my 28th year!  I also plan on sending flowers to my mom on my birthday since without her, I wouldn't be here! I'm...

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Accessories by M ;)

I made this necklace/bracelet set tonight using ribbon, pearls and beading thread.  I've seen necklaces like this for $30 and up... I paid $10 for supplies and can make more should I want.  Not bad, h...

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Date Night #1

C was in charge of our first date night.   We set up the living room with tons of blankets and pillows on the floor in front of the TV, put on our nice PJs (not frumpy!), got ICEE's and popcorn and The Hangover.  We had a great time...

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<3 Ikea <3

Not great photos but this is our new addition!  I still have to get one more canvas box thing for T's toys at the bottom (note the second hole from the left) and better decor for the "adult" boxes on top but all in all it's WAY better than what we had.  I love ...

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Annoyed

I called my grandfather in Puerto Rico today because I've been a bad granddaughter and haven't called him in a while.  We're talking and he asks me about how Mom is doing.  I told him I thought she was ok but a little depressed and he proceeds to tell me that everyone in PR (family) thinks she's depressed because I didn't go to Florida for...

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Fitness Thursday # 2

FAIL... not really but kinda.  I did elliptical Saturday and my exercise for tonight is going to be putting together our new IKEA bookcase!!!  I plan to head to yoga on Sunday with my friend J...

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Count your Blessings Tuesday #18

Today I am grateful for:having had the guts to start my photography business-- it's really starting to take off (slowly but surely) and it's pretty coolhome improvement projectsblogs-- it's SO great to see so many creative ideas out thereT's emerging creativity-- the kid loves to draw and his drawings are starting to LOOK like things... it's pretty...

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Another contract!?

Some of you know that C had to sign a contract before he could even date me... well, we're both signing a contract tonight!  It's called Project 52: Date Night and I got the idea from the Simply Modern Mom blog. The contract is for us to take time for ourselves and our relationship every week and I hope some of you married ladies reading this...

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Fun Collaboration

... no, not the work kind ;)  My friend A is a DJ and he likes composing/mixing some cool music... we're going to collaborate on a fun pointless project in which I am going to take photos of things that represent "BLUE" and he's going to compose a piece of music that is "blue."  I'm excited... should be fun!When we're both done I'm going...

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Productive weekend :)

I wish I had a before and after of my big project today but all I have is an after!  Ikea kinda messed up my plans of a HUGE makeover so the makeover will be in two parts. Inspired by C's Christmas gift of her shoe shelf-- I did away with my chair with the plastic bin underneath and upgraded to this:The red bins hold our shoes and the holes are...

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O-M-G! Potential client!? YES!

So I just received an e-mail through my photography website.  Someone referred them to ME!  They inquired about me doing a small wedding on July 4th.  I'm not big on weddings but it's supposed to be small (50 people) and she just wants pictures before the ceremony, during the ceremony and afterwards... not getting ready and all that...

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Fitness Thursday # 1

Technically, this was done yesterday... but the point of Fitness Thursday is not necessarily WHEN I do it but rather that I did exercise during the week.  I decided to have you participate a bit by having you vote on what the next week's fitness activity should be.  This week you have no choice-- I used the elliptical!Here I am... big dork...

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In lieu of my Etsy finds today...

I'm posting about my new home improvement plans that I've been brewing up in my head.  I told you my creativity wanted out! The targeted room:  master bathroomThe project:       -- painting the vanity cabinet black       -- framing the builder mirror in black       -- painting over...

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Count your Blessings Tuesday #17

Today I am grateful for:the nice long break I was able to have due to the snow... I know I'll have to pay for it in the summer but it was SO worth it!people who are supportive of my photography... it's great to see satisfied customers who like their pictures enough to refer me to others!my funny little man who keeps me laughing and who's growing just...

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M in the kitchen!

I made two especially yummy meals this past weekend... thought I'd share!1.  Fetuccini alfredo sauce with sun dried tomatoes and white wine, farfalle pasta and Old Bay seasoned shrimp.  Yum-o!2.  Baked mac n cheese with shredded smoked gouda, aged wisconsin cheddar, colby jack, mozzarella and blue cheese with a splash of white wine,...

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Randomness...

1.  So C asked if the stars in the picture were mine... they're not.  These are mine and I don't know if I'll ever make enough to fill a jar!  I decided that I'm just going to bring strips of paper to all our faculty meetings and just make stars... that should fill up a jar in no time!2.  On another note... this is the sexiest man...

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Fitness Thursdays!

With the new year I'm introducing "Fitness Thursdays" in order to force me to exercise at least once a week (starting out small) and document it.  To prove that I have done something, I'm going to have C take a photo of my fitness activity for the day for me to post here :)  I figure since I like to blog and you guys check it, it will hold...

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