Slowly but Surly ....

I was going through some of my old blogs and found a couple post talking about losing that baby weight.  Well it's almost been a year and although I am not were I want to be just yet I am pretty happy with how far I've come! I am getting better at planning out meals and I don't look so lost at the grocery store any more! The only thing I currently struggle with is sometimes finding the energy to do p90x everyday! About every 4th day my body is so sore and I'm so tired from working that I fail to work out some days.  Living with my brother there is only one real issue, the junk food he brings in.   When I shop  I try to avoid the middle isles so Im not even tempted with the baked goods and sugary products! But then my I have a sweet tooth late at night and I see his oreo's in the pantry ( A cookie that I'm not even a fan of) I have to tell myself it's not worth it, but even then sometimes I still cave and have one or four!
But hopefully in the coming weeks my workouts will become more routine! My brother said he would start waking up early with me so we can knock out P90X in the mornings.  Hoping that soon I can actually complete a true 90 days of the program !

 These Pictures are taken almost exactly 1 year apart 

{ I was about 38 weeks Pregnant and then second pic Ella was taken about a week ago }

Sunday: Family Fun DAy!

This Sunday like most was spent relaxing and hanging out at my parents house.  My Dad and I went on an evening bike ride and had some drinks and a light dinner at Hefner Grill.  One of my favorite things about about Summer is eating outside in the evenings whenever it's nice enough! I'm trying to keep a running list of places with Patio's for upcoming idea's of where to eat!

{Evening Bike Ride To Dinner }

{ My Dad Can't Wait For the Day When Ella Can Join in on some Bike Rides- He has a long wait!}

{ Nothing like a relaxing meal to start the week off right! }

Memorial Weekend Camping

This memorial day weekend two of my friends talked me into going camping at Foss Lake.  The reason why I said "talked" me into it is because I didn't think I was the camping type, but turns out I AM!  This was the first time I had been camping in 6 years!  I think the success was due to sleeping on a big air up mattress and bug spray! The only thing I was bummed about was never getting to go out on the boat.  The winds were so high and terrible there were zero boats out on the water.
The closest I got to the water was laying out on the sand and taking a good hour nap.  Waking up from the nap wasn't so great though due to the sand that covered my body.  It was nice though to get away for two days and have a little mommy brake.  I really enjoyed the small things like being able to lay out and listen to my itunes or just hanging out with friends and knowing I didn't have to be any where.  The best part was that I didn't have any concept of time.  I left my phone in my bag and was just able to relax and know that I wasn't on a schedule.  My every day life is ran by the  clock feeding time, nap times, workout times, what time I have to be at work , etc... So the brake was nice!

{ Mere made Holy Bread, Delish }

{ The Little lake time I did get due to high winds.... Relaxing }

My Taste

Saw this today and that it described how I feel! I love a clean classy look when it comes to style!

My Return from being MIA

Okay so Life Is Crazy Busy!!!!! I only work an average of 3 days a week which makes it sound like I would have tons of free time to blog, but being a single mom is a full time job in it self!
Let me just start off by saying I am truly blessed! I have never felt as great as I do today! Ella has been the biggest blessing God has given me!  I was the girl who never thought she wanted to be pregnant or have her own kids and today I would do it all over again.
Ella Turned 11 Months today so this is her final month under the age of one year! Hard to believe! It's true they really do grow up fast!  I am already starting to plan her big blow out birthday party! I can't wait!
Lately I have been busy keeping up with my little  one! Here our some pics from the last couple months I missed blogging on:

I Finally Went to Vegas in April to Celebrate a Friend's 25th Birthday!

I Took Ella to the Zoo for the First Time and She Loved it!

Ella goes to the park with me every morning while I jog- This was her first time in the park swing!

I got on the back of a motorcycle for the first time in almost two years! We took a ride out to Pops!

I finally started getting Ella's room decorated, her favorite thing is this super soft PINK rug!

And this Photo was taken today because my baby is NOW 11 MONTHS!

(And she has figured out she can take her own clothes off)

February In Pics....

I can't believe that today is already March 1st! February was such a busy month! So many birthday's and a lot of celebrating! It was fun, but now I feel like it's time to get back to eating right and working out again!
Ella is now standing on her own at 8 months! I turned 24 this month and my little brother turned 21 yesterday... We are soooo young, I know! I love it!

Moving week

So this week my brother and I moved into our apartment, but here is the fun part: We get to move again in 4 weeks! They gave us a handicap apt. and well our kitchen and my bathroom just isn't going to work for the next year. So we are just making due til the beginning of March when we move again.
Durning that time I hope to have Ella sleeping in her own room all night long!  It feels like a harder task than it should be!

{ She did not want a bow in her hair  }