Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Fa la la la la & they don't advertise for 5k's at McDonalds

Morning yall! As I just told Leigh Ann, I am in an obnoxiously good mood this morning. I think it’s because of this cold for Louisiana weather and the fact that Thanksgiving is next week. That only means one thing folks, Christmas is a’coming! Yes, totally one of those people.

My husband is about to start a brand new job, so he’ll be home for Christmas for the first time in over 8 years (thank you military and work). This is big news because he has definitely been a scrooge. Who can blame him? I’d be pissed to miss Christmas too. Since he’ll be home this year, he is not only non-scrooge-like, but he even said we can put Christmas lights up outside. Big step for the Grinch, yall. He also helped me pick out a Christmas card for us to send out this year. I ended up choosing his second favorite. He still loves me though:) As most of you have seen on Instagram,
(Of course the blur isn't really there, I just have no idea who reads this blog and if there's a serial killer out there, I don't you to find me and bury me in your back yard)
 
 
Is it obnoxious to send a picture of yourself as a card when you don't have cute kids or a pet? I hope not, because I am way too lazy to write on boring store bought cards. It is what it is.

I am working on a few DIY Christmas decorations and his mom is making us burlap stockings. I love burlap and all things rustic. One of those people, too. Our wedding was a big ball of burlap and lace. One of these days I’ll do a post about it. The scary thing about the holidays though, is the food. I already came face to face with it yesterday, for our office potluck. I think I did very well, but I did have a small piece of bread pudding. I’m not made of stone! That shit was good.

What does everyone usually do for Thanksgiving? I am going to my mom’s with the rest of my family. Husband will be leaving Thanksgiving morning at the butt crack of dawn, on probably his last week on the job.  My mom asked me to make green bean casserole and a dessert. Any suggestions on what to make? Of course I will make it secretly skinny! 

I am also doing a fun 5k the day before Thanksgiving to counteract the food coma. I am determined not to gain weight this holiday season! I remember thinking recently, “Where have all these 5k’s been? Every time I turn around there’s another one. I never noticed them before” Oh that’s right, probably because I never looked. They don’t advertise for 5k’s at McDonald’s. Funny how your brain changes when you adopt a healthy lifestyle.

20 comments:

  1. LOVE the Christmas card- peeps still wanna see pics of you before kids! We're going to stay in town, and I'm going to 5k some shoppers on black Friday too, what what! Can't wait for da glow runnn!

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    1. I want to Black Friday shop too! For what, I don't know, but I've been doing it for about 3 years and I love it! I'm excited about glow run too, where can a sista find glow sticks in bulk? lol...seriously...I want glow socks, glow paint, etc. etc.

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  2. I love your card! and definitely not obnoxious since I plan of doing a pic of me and the fiance unless I can manage to hold the dogs still. and yay for burlap and lace!! a girl at work asked me about my wedding decorations and I basically said I want the burlap and lace version of julia Roberts pink wedding from steel magnolias. enjoy the Louisiana cold!! I am soaking up this bama cold while it lasts!!

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  3. That card is super adorable! I'd love to read all about your wedding (especially since you seem to know a thing or two about weddings). When I was engaged, I was addicted to greenweddingshoes.com (they love the burlap and lace, too!), and it's been too long since I've had a fix.

    Also, I have to go to my work's potluck today. Eek! Lord, give me strength!

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  4. I love your card!!

    This time of year is my favorite time of year too with back-to-back-to-back holidays starting from Halloween :)

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  5. Hey there, I am a new reader (and blogger!) coming out of lurk-land to let you know I love your blog! I think the Christmas card is super cute!

    Good luck on your Thanksgiving 5K - besides offsetting all the delicious food, I'm sure it will make you feel awesome too! I am running a 4.6 miler on turkey day and can't wait!

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    1. So glad you found me and hope you keep reading! Good luck on your 4.6 miler. That'll definitely cancel out all the Thanksgiving grub! lol

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  6. I LOVE the card! And no it is not obnoxious! My husband and I always do a pic of us :)

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  7. Love the card!! I really need to get on mine! You are too funny, maybe they SHOULD advertise them at McD's!

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    1. Uh yeah! Then my big butt woulda felt pretty guilty eating that Big Mac lol...thanks girl

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  8. Love the card!! Its a great picture!

    And even if McD's did advertise 5K's, Lord knows I wouldn't have even noticed with my head in the large fry box!

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  9. LOVE you xmas cards. So excited for christmas!!! When did you get married? your dress is so pretty!

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    1. We got married April 27th of this year. Thank you so much! The dress was totally the opposite of what I thought I wanted. But when I put it on, I totally got the "this is the one!" feeling. I will do a post about our wedding soon since I wasn't blogging yet when we got married and a few people have asked to see some pics:)

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  10. I adore your card! Where did you print them through?

    I cant find 5Ks here in OK anywhere wah wah wah! Maybe my brain just doesn't want to see them! I was LOLing hard at the McDs comment.

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    1. Shutterfly.com! They are having a sale 40% off holiday cards right now:)

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  11. I love your Christmas card. It's perfect! Burlap and Lace... we would be great friends in real life. :) What kind of flowers did you have?
    Way to go on avoiding the office potluck... well some of it. I am going to enjoy myself over the holidays but Janauary 1 it's go time! If I can maintain my weight Thanksgiving - New Years I will be a happy girl!

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    1. Thank you for all the compliments, Shelli! We had wild flowers mixed with magnolias...sounds weird but it totally matches, I swear lol..I will do a post about it soon. Maybe this week!

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  12. Hey Girl Hey! I love the card and NO it's not obnoxious!

    Our holidays are a whirl wind because The Husband's family is huge and somewhat selfish as far as holidays go. Them my family is an hour away and my parents are divorced and my brother is a man-whore and has two kids and two baby Momma's to coordinate! Haha! But I love him and his kids.

    So Turkey Day I'm running my first 5K TRAIL run, then to The Husband's grandparents. Then C-Town in Friday, then The Husband's Mom's Thanksgiving on Saturday...

    Also, I want burlap stockings?!? Get a how to for me! Although I'm about the worst "crafter" ever!!

    Love ya, Twinie!

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  13. Super cute!! I love the card! Our CrossFit is doing a Thanksgiving day workout, I'm excited for it. I'm also planning on signing up for the Santa Dash. I can't believe the holidays are here... aye aye aye!

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