Biggest Loser

So I have decided to start working out. .yay me right? It is one of those new years resolutions that usually fail, unless you are a gym junkie; which I am not. (I am aware that it is the middle of February, but my workout plan didn't get decided until now) So here we go. I've sought out one of the "hardest people" to follow. Drumroll please. . . . Jillian Michaels 30 day shred.

Today was my first day working out and let me tell you, I am struggling going up and down stairs at the moment. So needless to say, I think the shredding has begun. Jillian Michaels. .I've decided I could never be on the biggest loser.

I learned a couple of things today while doing my workout. 1. I can't do push ups, 2. weights are sort of fun until I've been using them for a while then I just want to hurl it at the tv and tell Jillian to do 20 more lunges instead of me. 3. I love cardio. I can do jumping jacks, kick butts, and the other fancy stuff no big deal. I love cardio. . did I already say that? Okay, lastly I relearned how rewarding it is to have finished a hard workout. There is something about breaking a sweat and panting that is so fun. I did it. . and can't wait till my next date with 30 minute shred.

In this short workout, I came to the conclusion that I would not enjoy being on the "Biggest Loser" tv show. I think I can handle Jillian's motivational speeches on the video much better than her on the show.

New Car!

We decided that it was time to retire our Nissan and get something more reliable with fewer miles and this is what we came up with. We love it!

Christmas and gifts I made this year!

Christmas season is here!

Justin working on his specialty treat. .peppermint bark!

Almond roca, My Grandpa's recipe. I remember making this with my mom when I was a little girl. So good. :)

Brownies, Rice Krispee Treats, and Peanut Brittle. YUM!

More cookie madness!

The spread. .Goodness! We are exhausted!

If you don't have a Kitchen Aid. . Get one! They are awesome!

I feel like I could have said that several weeks ago. :) I have been busy working on Christmas gifts and can't wait to share what I did. I'll post pictures after Christmas, but I will post some picture of the delicious goodie goodness that is going on right now!

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving this year was good! We of course ate too much of really good food. Justin and I spent Thanksgiving at his parent's home. It was Jami's first time of having it had her home and she did a great job with everything. The table setting look beautiful and the company was great. I actually didn't take any pictures of anything, but just trust me it was awesome! I love Thanksgiving and am grateful for the opportunity it gives me to think of the many blessings I have.

Baby Shower for Jenny

Jenny's Aunt made this card for all of the tables. It turned out fantastic!!! So Cute!

Cake for Baby Kelsey!!

The set up. . tea party theme. Turned out great thanks to lots of help by Jami and Jenny's aunt!

I just thought this was a cook picture. . :)

Just one of the awesome table displays.

I had the opportunity to throw a baby shower for my sister-in-law who is expecting a baby any day now!! We are so excited. Here are a few pictures from the evenings festivities. .by the way. We had the baby shower a week before Thanksgiving. . I told you I've been neglecting our blog!!

No I haven't forgotten. .

I have neglected our blog for quite some time now. . so here is a quick blog to let you know there will be more to come!