Long Time Coming

After almost 13 years, we are finally upgrading and finishing my wedding ring (thank you tax returns!).

Since we are renewing our vows July of 2013, we wanted to have my ring finished. I have a few temporary wedding bands, but it is just not the same without the one that you originally said your vows with.

I am so freakin excited. I get this ring tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After looking at loose diamonds, we realized it is cheaper to buy a diamond in a solitaire setting and have the diamond removed and set in my old wedding band.

My original wedding band has 8 princess cut diamonds on each side. Don't you think this radiant cut diamond will look nice as the main diamond?!

After 13 years you can see why I am so excited. You don't know how sick I am of people asking me if I have a wedding ring! Once we get the diamond in my old setting, I will post pics.

Hopefully that will be this week or early next week.

What a great way to celebrate March's arrival tomorrow. ~S

National Pancake Day!!

My son LOVES pancakes, so I figured we would celebrate today by having Pancakes for dinner.

Speaking of pancakes...if you live in Portland, OR, have you ever been to Slappy Cakes?

It is a great place to have a fun family breakfast or lunch. The griddles are built into the tables so you can create your own pancakes (different shapes, toppings). This is great especially if you all have different tastes.

We only go there about twice a year because for a family of five it can get expensive. I would highly recommend checking it out.

http://slappycakes.com/index.html

Will you be making pancakes today? ~S

Do your kids ever do this?

When I was little, I always wrote my mom and dad notes and left them various places to be found (on their bed, by the bedroom door, on the bathroom mirror, sink or their dresser).

It is simply lovely to find little notes around the house for us by my daughter Madeleine. ~S

When....

....you realize you have been listening and singing along to a song you hate :/

.....a friend is hurting and you don't know how to make it all better :(

.....you try on a pair of pants you have not worn in two years, and they fit :)

.....you eat something you shouldn't, but realize tomorrow is a new day :/

.....you do something that is out of your comfort zone :)

.....you get your hair colored/cut and feel refreshed and attractive again :)

.....you still get tingles when your spouse kisses you :)

.....you get flowers delivered from a friend :)

.....you get a call that your dad fell and had to get stitches again :(

.....you set a goal and accomplish it :)

.....you make someone smile :)

~S

Juicing..Blah, Blah, Blah

I have been juicing twice a day and eating something healthy and small (apple, a few green olives, etc.) for dinner just so I can take a pain pill for my herniated disk. Pain pills on an empty stomach do not mix. I have also had a cheat day once a week. It seems to be working good with my overall goal.

I have not started exercising yet as I was getting over bronchitis and now have to let my back injury heal. Not good. Especially since I have a yearning to start using the treadmill.

But, I have lost 30 pounds, so I'm not going to complain. At this point, I am just taking it day by day.

I feel so much better since I started being conscious of what I eat and staying focused on achieving a healthier lifestyle and attitude about food.

I am praying my back is better by this weekend and I can start walking :) ~S