Mindful Monday 10.28.13

 

 

 

~MINDFUL MONDAY~

{Yes This Actually Happened:}

~I attended the NACE Creating Fashion for a Cause Event, in which all the models are dressed in non typical fashion items...{example a photographer made a dress made of filmstrips}...one of the dresses was a "S'mores Dress". I walked into the event that night feeling so hungry, it took all my self control not to pull a marshmallow off her skirt.   

{Fab Finds:} 
~I don't watch much t.v......occasionally the news and I usually have one Netflix series that I'm into.  But there is ONE NEW SHOW that I allow myself to watch whenever I can.  I base my entire "Mommy/Work Day" around it.  It's called "Bethenny" yes, it's a talk show and yes it's so inspiring! I just adore the host Bethenny Frankel she's an amazing entrepreneur!!!  Check my girl out! Definitely worth tivoing! 

{Feeling Appreciative:} 
~For our friend Noah, who spent his Sunday morning/afternoon over at our home helping Justin to install baseboards in our front room.  This was a task that Justin wanted finished BEFORE we moved into our home last October...fast forward twelve months later and add in twin girls...here we are! THANK YOU Noah!

 {Confessions:}

~Justin actually says to me " I really like that ROAR song"....
 

~HIGHLIGHTS OF LAST WEEK INCLUDED~

{Baby Moments:} 

As long as  your comfy Olive, that's all that matters.  

We've progressed to using the shopping cart!  And I was still able to fit $160.00 worth of groceries in there. 

Had the BEST SATURDAY EVER! We had ZERO plans {this is rare in our home} So we cruised down to the Gilbert Farmer's Market...enjoyed all the sights and sounds...and then ended up in the lawn dining area at Postinos and enjoyed SUCH a comfy and leisurely lunch.  So many passerbyers stopped to stare at our little girls playing together in the lawn...and I definitely shed a few happy tears...as I watched my little beauties in the sunshine.  I've said it a million times, I can't believe they're real and I can't believe their ours. 

Swinging on the Swing....Hannah loved it, Emma...not so much.

 

 {Family}:

 

The babies enjoyed a lovely sunset stroll with their second cousins, and me and my cousin.

Justin was able to hit up a Halloween Party hosted by some friends of ours on Saturday night.   His big brother Shannon was there.

So proud of my kid brother!  He recently accepted a Management Position at the Arizona Science Center, he's going places in the world....this is just the beginning!

So... my ma, pa, and the buggies had to go check his new job out.  By the end of the day I annoyed my family by making them stop and take a quick photo.....Smile damn it.

 

{Friends}:

 

This lovely lady was my date to the NACE Creating Fashion for a Cause Event..... poor girl was feeling terrible...but she made it through the whole event....well technically we skipped dessert....but that was a smart move. 

Another shot from Mo & Tom's Halloween Party.....Mo and Tom {pictured above as Shawn Connery in the SNL Jeopardy Skit} LOVE Halloween, dare I say even more than I do!  In fact they even got married around Halloween a few years back...and yes...Justin photographed their wedding and I coordinated it, they are so much fun!   

 

{Health}:  

These little bugs are awesome fitness companions, they enjoy their long morning walks with Mommy.  

Last week got in 400 minutes of walking and I got in a 20 minute run on my own.  So simple.  On my run however, I did get spooked by a homeless man who appeared from out of no where...I've never ran so fast in life, who knew? If only he would agree to spook me on a daily basis. 

{J.Starr Stylized Weddings}:

 

I'm thrilled to be planning and designing a GRAND Opening Celebration for Ignite Creative Services. A big thank you to my past Bride, Celia and past Groom, Ryan for the awesome opportunity!

 

{Home}:  

 

I never thought I'd be so excited about baseboards before, but I love them!

 

Did I ever introduce you all to our new edition, "Veronica?"  Isn't she just so sassy and fantastic!  She hangs in our entryway....and greets each guest with sparkle and sass.