Girls Weekend

Mr. T grew up with 3 sisters so he is quite familiar with hanging with girls and letting us do our thing. That was definitely the case this weekend because his sister came in town to hang out and we spent the weekend, eating (always a fun time), shopping and painting nails. What man doesn't love those activities?

     Isabelle is thinking of opening her own beauty salon.

Winter time in Oklahoma has finally hit, so we spent most of the weekend indoors. On Saturday it was 17 degrees outside with a windchill of 7. I was just about the only idiot runner on our running path running 16 miles. Thankfully, Mr. T ran the last few miles with me and got to witness the freezing of my pony tail. You know what's really attractive? Frozen spit and snot stuck to your face without you even being able to feel it because your face is so numb....so hot.

After warming up with about 14 cups of coffee I finally regained my color and looked a lot less like a blue Avatar so we could head out and get our shop on.

Little Miss is enjoying the shopping experience and Mr. T gets a workout with her. There's nothing more hilarious then seeing a screaming/laughing toddler sprint from isle to isle followed by her dad with an exhausted look on his face.

 

 What a little hipster

Kindergarten Teacher Craft

I love finally putting part of my degree into use by doing little crafts. That is what most people think Kindergarten teachers do right? Just craft with their kids? Ha. That would be nice.
Thankfully, I do get to craft as much as I want with my little one and  it's okay for her to send homemade gifts because let's face it...you wouldn't want a home made gift from me.

This week we have had a little family cold around here. Lots of coughing and headaches. Phlem is so in this season.

I also have a 16 miler this weekend.
This should be a heck of a good time...

{Wordless Wednesday}

What I'm loving today?

Sisters love for her dogs.

She makes Spike watch Dora with her (she pushes him until he sits by her on the couch).

She brings Spike sticks and his dog bowl to try to make him happy.

She screams in excitement when they take something from her (a piece of food or toy).

They are her favorite toys.

Ps. I know I'm not keeping it "wordless", but when am I ever the one to not say anything? I'm such a rule breaker

Getting to know you

Isn't that a song title? I'm singing a version of it right now in my head and if it's not a song then I am signing up to be a songwriter because I have just written my first tune. If it is already a tune...then it's kind of lame.
Anywhoo, the lovely, and about to be mama of two, Laura tagged me in a questions game. I love answering random questions because I love hearing other peoples' random answers as well. I answered Ashley's questions last week, but these are a whole different batch of questions.

 

1. What is your absolute favorite meal?

Sushi. It is delicious and addicting. My other favorite meal? Chips. Just chips.

 

2. Coke, Pop, or Soda?

Pop. Mr. T calls it "coke" but that feels weird to say I want some coke because 1. I don't do coke or crack or any other drug and 2. I don't drink coca-cola. I drink Pepsi and Dr. Pepper.

Soda's just too northern/old timey for me.

 

3. What kind of car do you drive?

Infinity g35. It's fast and good on gas. Perfect combo for me.

 

4. Have you ever traveled out of the country?

Yes, to Mexico several times.

 

5. Where is your favorite place to shop for clothes?

Franchesca's collections, Anthropologie (when I'm feeling like spending $200 for a shirt...or I get a gift certificate),Forever 21 and most boutique's.

 

6. If you could live anywhere, where would you live?

The South. Charlotte, NC. Nashville, TN, Savannah, GA.

or anywhere that doesn't have a lot of snow.

 

7. How did you meet your husband?

Friends of friends or our running group or a Superbowl Party? There are lots of ways to answer this question.

 

8. Do you have any nicknames?

Yes, everyone in my family calls me, Mo. My maiden name initials were MO. All my close friends call me Mel.

 

9. Why did you start your blog/How long have you been blogging?

I started blogging 7 months ago because I'm not so awesome at keeping up with baby books, plus I wanted to remember the little stuff we did. It's the little stuff that makes the big stuff right?

 

10. What were you like in high school?

Kind of a bia. Not going to lie I was dying to get out of high school and be "grown up". I had an older sister that told me how insignificant all my high school issues would be and I believed her. She was right, but I will say I did have a lot of fun.

11. How tall are you?

5'10"

 

12. What is your favorite book?

Toughie. New fav? The Help and Harry Potter. Classic fav? The Great Gatsby and Great Expectations.

 

 

There you have it folks. The details of my life.

Winter Blues?

Doesn't exist here. The giant fat gerbil saw his shadow yesterday which means 6 more weeks of winter and if that means days of 65 degrees and sunny, then I'll take it. 

This weather reminds me of southern California...minus the oceans, celebrity's and crazy taxes. Other than than we're pretty much the spitting image.

In running news: my recovery week went well. I didn't have any workouts and I don't have much of a long run tomorrow, so we are planning a family coffee and donut breakfast date that I have been craving for weeks now!
Do you know how hard it is to run by your neighborhood bakery and see all the cute little families enjoying breakfast while you are JUST STARTING a 20 miler? It's hard. So this week we're soaking it up and Izzy is bringing her best friend along. She is having her very first slumber party tonight with her bestie while his parents hit the town.


I already over heard her saying the first one to fall asleep gets their diaper frozen.... 

{Embrace the Camera} February 2nd

 

Time to get in front of the camera with Emily

Meeting Daddy for a lunch date and bringing Izzy's best friend along (as well as her very own trusty stroller that is ALWAYS present on walks).

P.s. Tutu's are a norm now...we have officially hit that stage. 

{Wordless Wednesday}

Because pen mark on your face means you're diligent about checking items off the grocery list, and a scratch on your cheek means you let yourself run wild with friends.