WIWW February 13

Another week of what I wore.  I found another good reason for documenting my outfits...I can go back and see if I've already worn the same exact thing.  Like outfit #1 for example.  I thought I'd already paired that top and pants but looking back I found I hadn't.  I will eventually have no choice but to recycle whole outfits (and it will probably be sooner rather than later but for now I can see what I've worn recently.

Outfit #1: Top, tank, and cords from Target, suede boots from Payless.  I added purple touches in my jewelry to tie in the design on the back of the top and the tank.

Outfit #2:  Old Navy jeans, black and white print top from Target, short-sleeve cardigan that I've had for several years, black ankle boots from Payless.  I decided to wear the pearl necklace my mother-in-law gave me for Christmas a few years ago and the pearl earrings Paul bought in China.  I also wore my new owl and black beaded bracelet from Beya ($2!).

 

Outfit #3: I didn't get a full shot today but the bottom wasn't too exciting (just jeans and sneakers since we were going to the stock show).  I added the light green tank (from Old Navy) to this top.  It added just a touch of lace at the neckline and at the bottom.  Because Sophie and I wore headed to the Stock Show I wore sneakers (and so glad I did, since I we were trudging through animal stalls and saw dust).  I also pulled my hair into a ponytail about 10 minutes after this picture.  Ha!!  I wore a another owl bracelet (this one was blue string and also just $2) but added some sparkle with my "open hearts" necklace and a blingy ring that had been my grandmothers.

 

Outfit #4: We were going to a Chinese New Year event so I wore my Chinese top.  I put a tank under it because it was showing my tummy when I lifted my arms.  I'm glad I did since several of the buttons came off while we were out.

 

Outfit #5:Old Navy jeans, pink sparkle Toms from Nordstrom Rack, pink cardigan from Target, and a scrapbook tee.  Perfect for a day of scrapbooking.  I did add some bright pink bling in the ring and other jewelry.

 

Outfit #6:  This is a terrible picture (I was trying to play with the settings since it was dark).  The pants are my teal skinnys from Target.  The top from Target is beige with stripes of teal, yellow, pink and purple.  I added a yellow-orange lacy tank under (also from Target).  And because it was raining, my pink rain boots. I actually really liked this outfit and it would work with my brown boots on those non-rain days.

 

Outfit #7:I liked this outfit from the thighs up.  I'm just not sure what shoes I should be wearing with it.  Today I did gray tights and my dressier boots. The dress is from Target and I have another in the same style (it's gray with a pink belt).  It definitely enhances my top but I'm not sure the overall look is flattering.  (But I can't figure out why...maybe it shortens my torso which makes me seem even shorter than my 5 foot 1/4 inch frame.)  I did get to wear the new yellow bracelet I bought at Beya.  I switched out the pendant on the choker neckring for a larger heart one and I liked it a lot.

 

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Scrapping Saturday February 9

Some layouts from May 2010:

Sophie in the Blubonnets

The cousins at Sophie's party.

Party Pics

Photos from her actual Birth Day

Chandler Cousins

WIWW February 6

Another week and it's been a busy one. 
Outfit #1:  Here's the jewelry that I wore with the turquoise skinny pants, lighter shade turquoise top, brown cardigan, and brown boots.

 

 

 

 

 

Outfit #2:  Old Navy jeans, tank and cardigan from Target, Payless suede boots

 

New necklace from Beya

My grandmother's pearl ring and bracelets from my mom



Outfit #3:  green cords and peasant blouse from Target, boots from Payless, simple jewelry

 

 

 

Outfit #4: top and jeans from Old Navy, navy tank from Target.  The buttons on this top have a tendency to pop open so I wore a tank under it just in case.

 

 

Outfit #5:  jeans and cardigan from Target, yellow top from Walmart, boots from Payless

 

 

Outfit #6:  This outfit could have probably used a little bit more color but I still liked it.  The jeans are Old Navy, the gray shirt from Target, and pink glitter Toms from Nordstrom Rack.

 

I have several pink bead bracelets so I decided to stack them and I really loved the look.  The ring is one I bought for Sophie to have for dress up but I thought it would add a little something.  It was funny because she was confused why I took her dress up stuff.

 

The earrings and necklace are from Brighton that I bought during our last trip to Vegas.  They added some more sparkle to the outfit.

 

 

 

I missed getting photos a couple of days.  The weather is really starting to warm up so I need to start thinking about cooler clothing options.





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Meal Plan Monday February 4

Sometimes even having a plan doesn't make dinner time any easier.  Paul's been working late so it's just the kids and I.  Most meals the kids don't really care that much about (hey, they'd be happy with chicken nuggets and pizza every night).  So it gets tiresome cooking dinner when I'm the only one who even cares. On those days, we end up going out...and we went out a lot last week.  I decided to do 2 weeks worth this time and I'm just going to try a little harder to enjoy what we're having and put up the leftovers for Paul's lunches.  I also decided to include breakfasts and lunches, although I don't have all of those planned out, but I'll add them so at least they won't end up eating cereal every morning.

Here's the dinner plans for the next 2 weeks:
Monday: IHOP
Tuesday:  Chick-Fil-A
Wednesday:  Soft Tacos
Thursday:  Freezer Crockpot Chinese Chicken with Rice
Friday:  Italian Chicken and Veggies
Saturday:  10 Minute Baked Ziti
Sunday:  Dinner Out for Chinese New Year
Monday:  10 Minute Spicy Chicken Thighs
Tuesday:  Lemon Salmon
Wednesday:  Sessler Salads
Thursday:  Frozen Crockpot Fruit & Pork
Friday:  Parmesan Chicken Bake
Saturday:  Chicken Alfredo Roll-Ups
Sunday:  CORN

Our breakfast options include:  cereal, oatmeal, egg sandwich, waffles, pancakes, donuts, yogurt parfaits, tea eggs, breakfast casserole.

I've planned a couple of different options for weekend lunches:  Creamy Avocado Chicken Salad and Turkey Cucumber Tortilla Roll-up.

Check out more menus at Organized Junkie.

Scrapping Saturday February 2

This is probably as far behind as I have been in a long while.  I have done power layouts for our 2010 annual album, but it's been since September since I worked on it.  I decided to pull out that box and work on it for a bit.  I completed 9 pages..but that was just one event, Kalyn's birthday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WIWW January 29

Another week documenting what I wore.  Here the outfits:

• Sophie and I went to storytime at Chick-Fil-A

Target:  gray pants, navy top, blue floral cardigan, gray quilted flats

Jewelry:  It's difficult to see but those are roses, with a crystal in the middle.  I decided a little sparkle was needed.

 

• I spent the day cleaning and doing laundry.  Sophie was a little congested so she just hung out with me.  I went with comfy since we just stayed home.

jeans from Old Navy, top and flats from Target, the earrings were made by my mom

 

 

• I subbed at the preschool so I just wore jeans, t-shirt, and sneakers.  I knew I was going to be on the floor playing with toddlers and running around on the playground.  I did wear some jewelry, a necklace and the bracelet the staff and families gave me when I left as director.

 

• I took Logan and my nephew to a Chinese New Year dinner then went out with my sister for drinks and dancing.  Everything's from Target or Payless.

 

 

• I spent 2 days in outfits I wouldn't take pictures of.  My sister and I spent a day putting together freezer crockpot meals and making homemade cleaning stuff.  The next day I spent straightening the house, it was a complete disaster after the kids played all weekend.
• Sophie went to Kidspark while I ran some errands and did some shopping.



 





Brown cords: from Target

Shirt:  I don't know, I've had it a while.

Boots:  Payless

I was going to get my jewelry checked and cleaned so I wore my wedding setting necklace.  I'm not wearing a watch because it needs a new battery (one of the errands for the day).  The whole outfit felt a little "slouchy" but it was comfortable.  I didn't do a layered look because it was really hot today...and very windy so I'm prepared for a ponytail.

 

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Pinterest Tuesday January 29

My sister came into town this weekend so we could put together some freezer crockpot meals and cleaning stuff, everything found on Pinterest.

Here's a list of all we did:

• General Household Cleaner
• Daily Shower Cleaner
• Carpet Deodorizer
• Laundry Detergent
• Dryer Sheet
• Black Bean Taco Soup
• Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
• Maple Dijon Glazed Chicken
• Brown Sugar Chicken
• Honey Garlic Chicken
• Salsa Chicken
• One Pot Italian Chicken
• Apple Pear Pork
• Chinese Chicken
• Chicken Teriyaki
• Taco Meat
• Plain Browned Ground Beef (for other recipes)