Hello Friday!!

It's my most favoritest (yes I just made that word up) day of the week, Friday! 

Nothing too exciting going on this weekend which is quite welcomed by this girl! I feel like Kyle and I have been on the go non-frickin-stop and while I love being busy, it starts to wear you down. 

 Anywho right before the wedding I was eating healthy and working out and I felt great! Fast forward to 2 weeks ago and I had gained back the weight I lost and wasn't working out nearly enough.  I started feeling tired all the time and like a big fat blob! So I decided to buy the book The New Rules of Lifting for Women. I'm 2 weeks into the program and I really like it.  It breaks it up into different phases and really helps you gain a better understanding of strength training.  Like a lot of females I would go to the gym, hop on the elliptical, do my cardio and leave.  After doing much research I realized I needed to start strength training but didn't really know what to do.  This book has been such a lifesaver as it lays out a strength training plan for you. I definitely recommend this book  to anyone just beginning to explore the world of strength training.  

Like I mentioned before I would always do the same cardio at the gym and wondered why I wasn't losing any weight.  After repeating something for so long your body gets used to it and stops responding (duh Ashley).  So  I have decided to do the Couch to 5k running program with my friend Ashley.  We check in with each other to discuss how we feel like our legs are going to fall off how we did and to keep each other accountable.  So far I think it's working because I feel like if I don't do my run, I'm somehow letting her down so it keeps me motivated.  

Well time to be productive.  At lunch today I plan on going to the gym to do my 4th workout of the strength training program.  Wish me luck! Have a wonderful weekend!

Starting Fresh...

Wow! I can't believe it has been so long since my last post. Oh well, life happens. So I decided to return to blogging to document the next chapter of my life. My now husband and I purchased our very first home in October 2011. We completely gutted it and finally moved in March 2012. We were in the process of planning our fairy tale wedding and got married on May 11,2012. I hope to keep up with this blog regularly so that I can come back weeks, months, years from now and cherish all of the memories me and my "new" family and friends will be making. Buckle your seat belts, it will be a bumpy ride!

Where Did My Weekend Go

We were soooo busy this weekend, I feel like we went to bed Friday night and woke up to Monday morning without feeling rested. We were seriously on the go the-whole-weekend! Friday night we attended Pre Cana which we really enjoyed. We met a lot of nice couples that were similar to us. We also learned some things about us as a couple. Overall pretty enjoyable. We got out of there by 10:30pm and were back there by 8AM Saturday morning. I don't remember the last time I was up that early on a Saturday...woof! Anywho, we got out of there about 1:30 and took our nieces pumpkin picking. They were sooo stinkin cute! To prove it, here are some pictures!

Love love love my little peanuts!
Sunday, we went up to North Jersey to visit my sister and brother-in-law. They just moved so we wanted to be nosey and see the new place!

Super awesome news hopefully coming soon!!

7 Months Away!

Wow, I CANNOT believe the wedding is only 7 months away. I feel like we just got engaged. Whew! How time flies. Overall I am pretty calm still, no stress on this end (well no stress dealing with the wedding). We have all of the major things book. At the end of October my bridesmaids are ordering their dresses and I am soooooo excited!! Take a looksee.

This dress but in a hot pink/fuschia color

My bridesmaids are soo happy it has pockets. I honestly didn't even realize it did until one of them put it on. Oh well, in the end all of us loved it (thank god!). Let's see the month of October is crazy busy and it is looking like the month of November is going to be crazy too! We are going dress shopping for my mom in the beginning of November and it makes me so happy that she's so excited. I can't wait to have this moment with my mom. Then in the middle of November, my dress should be HERE!! I can't wait to see it again!! I honestly felt like a princess in it!!

Within the next few weeks we will be tackling the cake, getting a better idea of flower arrangements, and researching invitations. I've already started working on the placecards, wedding programs, and table numbers as they will be a DIY project. (let's hope they come great!).

Here are some of the flower photos I am using for inspiration

Now some cake photos me and the fiance both love

All in all I think we on our on way. I am sooo excited! I cannnot wait to become the Mrs.!

Hope everyone enjoys their Monday

Happy Friday!!

IT'S FRIDAY!! IT'S FRIDAY!! I am soooo happy that it is Friday today. This week seems to have gone by soo dang slow! Anyway the weather for this weekend looks absolutely beautiful so I hope to definitely get outside and enjoy it before it gets too cold. I have such a busy weekend coming up, BUT I have off on Monday thanks to our good friend Columbus :).
Tonight I have my very first Pampered Chef Party (I know can you believe it, and no I do not live under a rock, just never had the opportunity to attend one). Needless to say I've heard they are suppeerr fun so I can't wait. Food + Wine and I am one happppyyyy girl.

Saturday I have my best friends' son's 1st birthday party. She is having a costume party for his birthday so all the little kiddies will be dressed. I can't frickin wait! Later Saturday I have a bridal shower to attend for my cousin who is getting married in December.

Sunday, I hope to go to breakfast and do a little shopping with my Grandmom. I love the time we get to spend together because we are soooo much alike.

Monday will be spent sleeping in, having lunch with one of my bridesmaids, taking her to the bridal salon to try on the dress, and spending the rest of the day with the future hubby.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend. Over and out :)

It's Beginning to Feel Like Fall...and I Love It!!

Well this is the first weekend in New Jersey that it ACTUALLY felt like Fall and I am beyond excited!! Fall is probably my favorite season. I love the cool crisp mornings, the leaves changing, the pumpkin spice everything, and switching out my closet to include sweatshirts and Uggs. While it makes me sad to put the flip flops and dresses away, I'm glad to finally get a break from the hot and humid weather. Plus, as each season passes, the wedding gets closer and closer!! Anywho...my weekend consisted of quality spent with friends and family. Saturday we went to a local bar to celebrate a friends birthday. Sadly, I only got 1 picture of me and Kyle from the whooolleee night. Sad..but true!
Me and Kyle out Saturday night

Sunday we took both of our nieces to a Pumpkin Festival in a town nearby.
Please excuse my awesome hair

The Pumpkin Festival is held on the main and side streets of the town. It's like a craft show mixed with a carnival, if that makes sense. They had pony rides, a petting zoo, plus arts and crafts for the kids. We were all enjoying the cooler weather when it started to rain. Two young girls out in the cooler weather + rain + being tired=no bueno. Needless to say, they hopped in their strollers and away we went. Sunday night was spent with family for our weekly Sunday dinner. Overall a great weekend!! Now where is Friday? I am ready to enjoy this beautiful weather some more!!

I'm Baaccckkk

I know it has been forreeevveerr since I posted but I have been suppppper busy planning the wedding and work. There has been sooo much going on that it is wayyy too much to update. So, I hope to get back on track with the blogging regularly especially since there are so many important events coming up that I want to document. I hope everyone enjoys this beautiful Friday and has a great weekend!!