Resolutions

Ok ok, I know it's a month into the year and I'm finally realizing what I'm doing is making a resolution.





So, here is goes...



I resolve to live a healthier life style and try my dardest to look in the mirror and love myself.



I resolve to stop wearing clothes to cover up what I don't want others to see, but to get rid of what I do not want others to see.



I resolve this year to be a better person, and live that way.



So, in order to do that, I took a trip down memory lane...






Here is me - and my beautiful Aunt - almost 5 years ago. I have to say, my hair was doing crazy things, but other than that, I'm pretty proud of myself.



Again - 5 years ago...yurting for the first time.

I really should find that shirt, it's pretty awesome! (Thanks Erica)



and again....5 years ago (I really had to go back a long time to find what I was looking for...)

There was a picture of me smiling, but I felt this suited me much better.

and now....fast forward.

Winter 2008-2009....I found lots and lots of pictures with me and sweatshirts...seriously?

That's not a good look....


I'm all dressed up here, but still not loving everything I see.


again...what's with the sweatshirts...

and fast forward to last summer...

Whew - I hope everyone is keeping up.

I'm not sure everyone can notice the differences in the pictures, but they jump out at me in horrifying ways.

I'm very proud of myself for losing 30 pounds in the last 2 years....but in order to get back to the previous pictures above, I need to go another 15 more. I have all faith in myself to be able to do this. I can achieve my goal, but may need a little help along the way. I'm feeling very discouraged this week and need some serious motivation to keep going.

Also...random note - In searching the last few years of pictures I'm very happy to say I'm a MUCH better house keeper than I used to be. It helps that I have more time on my hands, but I'd like to point out how disgusting my apartment was (sorry for all of you that was subjected to that) and how I really can keep a house clean...honest, I'm not at all opposed to someone stopping by unannounced anymore :)

So, back to my fun challenge. I resolve to get to a point where I don't cringe when I see a picture of myself. As much as I'd like to destroy all pictures of me from winter 08-09, it's motivation to keep up with my (mostly) healthy eating and moderate work out routine 3 times a week. Let's me honest, I still eat whatever I want...just less...I love ice cream entirely too much to cut it out of my diet :)

So, for anyone who had a great healthy dinner recipe to share, or any motivating advice for me, I'm seriously struggling this week in my effort to keep working out and not eating all the food in my house. I'd love your help!

- random side note - I'm in love with sugar free pudding

I believe this is my longest post ever...and with that, I'm off to bed. Weigh in at school is on Tuesday - wish me luck!

~~~~~Erin~~~~~

Project number...? I've lost count.

I'm happy to say, we did not take on this project ourselves. We had our tile done for us. The employees of Nampa Floors did an awesome job creating exactly what I wanted.

"Picture Frame" behind the stove. (day 2)

Before it was sealed. (day 4)

All finished! It looks amazing with the blue counter tops.

Now we just need to finished a few touch-ups on the baseboards and we'll be DONE! Let's be honest, I'm never done. I have a long list of painting, creating new wall hangings, remodeling OUR bathroom and so on. But...the majority of crazy big projects are complete and I can finally be downstairs and feel like it's a home again, not a huge remodel project that never ends.

I would NEVER wish flooding upon anyone, but it's all worked out for us in the end. I just wish it didn't take 5 months.

Tri Cities

A week later, I finally found some time to sit down and put up some pictures of our spontaneous trip to David's!

Record high of 64 - disc golf in t-shirts!

Yea - Anthony is THAT cool!

There was a 40% chance of rain, and it did rain Saturday night, but over all it was a great weekend with some great weather. Sirus came too. He did great in the car on the way over, but had some issues coming home. I'm not sure what his deal was.

I've decided we need to be more spontaneous in life! We had a fun, relaxing weekend.

Spontaneous

Anthony and I were headed to Horseshoe Bend to go watch his cousin play basket ball when I got a phone call from my brother. David was asking about our weekend and how our week went, normal conversation. We were discussing our 3 day weekend and not having much going on. Our kitchen is ripped up because we are having our back splash installed, and I was not looking forward to eating cold food or eating out all weekend. As the conversation progressed, David said we should have come visited him this weekend because the weather was really nice and none of us had plans.

Well, it only took about 5 min to turn around and start packing. We headed out about 1/2 an hour later and we have now been in Tri-Cities for almost 20 hours :) But, I have to admit, we have not had the best weather, but it did NOT rain this morning when we went out to play disc golf!

More to follow when we're home...with pictures! Yay spontaneity!

Yurting!

We think it's been about 7 years of going to the yurt. This year made for an especially interesting trip since we started at the beginning of a storm. We hiked up in windy snow and got had 2 feet of new snow the next moring. Here are the highlights of our week (minus the sledding, I couldn't take pictures and sled).

Mom and I cooking dinner.

Our humble home.

The commode

After the storm, when the sun finally came out!

What a beautiful morning!

After the fog lifted.

Many many hours of pinochle!

We had a great trip! Lots of cards, snow, sledding and food. Good good times!

Until next year!