Lately

Tattoo? Done.

I closed my eyes for the whole 5 minutes and focused on my lollipop. The pain was very tolerable. And I really love that it’s in my handwriting!

And if you look at it upside down, it’s looks like our little family:

This was Tayler’s: Yaweh Love of Mine This Life is Yours

Christmas dinner party? Done.

Not a lot of pictures to share, but I was rather proud of my cranberry sangria, succulent centerpieces and mitten party favors (Kristin‘s idea).  I simply ran out of time to do everything I wanted to do… and have LOTS of cranberries to prove it. Makes me a little sad because I had all of these cutesy ideas! But, overall, it was a lovely evening with our friends and I couldn’t be more blessed to have them in my life.

And our gift exchange game brought me a new bowl for my Wednesday night pasta cravings:

In other news we decided to put up our tree. I’ve also been busy putting together Christmas baskets for our families this holiday. Think Easter, but for Christmas.

Lastly, I’m been overwhelmingly in love with my husband lately. I don’t know what I’d do without his “Good morning love” emails, to-do lists and reassuring words when I start doubting the world (or my tattoo). I love him even more for fancying up our cocktails. I think he’s officially trained!!! ;)

Thank you God for great friends, an extremely loving husband and pumpkin pie.

Now that the weather has finally cooled down, I’ve been on a running kick. Running is the best in Arizona when it hits the 70s. I haven’t ran this much in A WHILE, and my calves are in pain.

I’ve been having the itch to shop lately, too. Which isn’t good or smart, with Christmas right around the corner. Although, I HAVE started Christmas shopping!

Some of my splurges include:

These adorable bowls that I picked up at the Sweet Salvage Holiday Antique Boutique in Phoenix. They’re a grey/white color, which is perfect since I love grey.

Western looks. Found this skirt and these earrings at Francesca’s on the sale rack.

Classes at Ballet Fusion. Bought 5 classes for $10 off Living Social and can’t wait to try it out!

p.s. I have a little over a month to get my 12 before 2012 done. AGH!!!!!!!! I’ll have lots of posts coming up on my progress. Stay tuned…

… I’ve been a little busy. It’s kind of a hate/love relationship. I hate being busy, but I thrive on it, too.

So, to help me find some serenity in the week, I’ve been listening to a lot of Selena. Her story still breaks my heart. I Zumba in my car to Ya No, Bidi Bido Bom Bom, Techno Cumbia, El Chico Del Apartmento 512, Amor Prohibido and Como la Flor. You should try it (at stop lights)!

Lately, I’ve been waking up to water my flowers in the front and look at my grass growing.

I’ve been drinking coffee in the morning to save money, too. Spent WAY too much on Starbucks last week. I listen to CMT, drink my home-made peppermint mocha and do anything BUT get ready for work. Like blog.

Also had some pet sitting this weekend. This is one of our regulars, Majestic:

I’m off to Louisville this week for work.

Have a great week!