Highway To the Danger Zone?

If I got these Ray Bans would I then look like....

this???
I don't think so. I'm getting them today!

Resolutuions???

Since today is New Years Eve, I was thinking about resolutions. I'm not a resolution type of person, but I do like the idea of setting goals for the New Year. Maybe even saying a hopeful prayer for the year ahead. Maybe both. Goals are good. Prayers are good.

Goals:

-lose the last 20 pregnancy pounds. Yes, I have 20 extra pounds left from being pregnant 3 years ago! Sad, I know. I did gain 10 or so pounds prior to actually being pregnant because of medication I had to take. I'm going to start Weight Watchers again next week. It's tough and I STARVE the first week or two, but I lost 12 pounds last year when I did it. Jules, over at Pancakes and French Fries, wrote an excellent post yesterday about starting Weight Watchers again and I was super encouraged.

- spend more quality time with Chase. I work a full time job so life is pretty hectic in the evenings. Weekends are normally packed with errands, cleaning, play dates, ect. so Chase and I don't get as much quality time together as I would like. I don't work because I want to - I work because I have to. If it were up to me, I would quit today. I have to work to provide food, a home and clothing for my son. That's all my job is - a means to provide for my family. Unfortunately, it takes up most of my week.

- find a new job.

- enjoy the next 12 months as a family of 3. I hope to be pregnant next year (God willing) and I want to make sure that I soak up every second of the next year with Rob and Chase.

- pray more.

- shop less and save more!!

- start a bible study and a daily devotional.

- be a better friend. I don't think I'm a bad friend, but I want to be a better friend. My friendships are very important to me and as I get older good friends are few and far between.

- get a new camera and take a photography class. (this may not go with shopping less)

There are a million other goals I could set for myself, but I think this is a good starting point.

Although times are tough, I thank God everyday for my family and friends. I thank Him for my home and food on my table. Bills may get paid late, but atleast we have the means to eventually pay them. Rob works two jobs, but I am thankful that the darn papers can be delivered in the morning before his "real" job.

Thank you Lord for this boy! He's my love....

On a side note, see the bandaid on Chase's arm? There isn't a boo boo there. He wears them as stickers and calls them bug bites. Strange.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!

New Bag...

After months of searching, I have finally found a new bag. My friend asked me yesterday if buying a new bag was really a "lunch time" decision - I said I had been thinking about and looking at bags for months, therefore it was not a "lunch time" decision. At first, I thought it was a little too big, but the more I use it, the more I like it. In fact, I love it!

B. Mackowsky London Crossbody Satchel

Christmas Morning Continued....

My boy and me... I look tired!! :) We pushed all of his "old" toys away from the tree so they wouldn't be mixed in with his gifts... What a mess!


Chase and his daddy... This is the "after" picture. Again, what a mess!!


Later that morning Chase and I were watching his new Diego video and I laughed when I realized that we were watching Diego while he was wearing his new Rescue Pack. He wore it everywhere for a good 4 hours. It was the only gift he asked Santa for. He was pretty excited when he opened it.

Christmas Morning

{My favorite picture!}

Christmas morning was awesome!! I was so worried Chase wasn't getting enough gifts, but I was totally wrong. He said many times "I got so many presents"! He was so excited! Can you tell? Look at that face...

My Second Favorite Boy in the Entire World...

Look how adorable this boy is! I love him soooooo much! I wish he lived closer so I could see him more often. I miss him. Even if they live 1000 miles away from eachother, I know Chase and Gabe are going to be BCF (Best Cousins Forever)!

Merry Christmas - From The Trautner Family

I have been waiting to blog my Christmas cards because I wanted to wait until everyone had received them. It's been hard because I love them SO, SO, SO much! Amber, at Amber's Announcing You etsy shop did such an amazing job on the design. Her shop has so much to offer and it took me a while to finally decide on the design I loved. Amber was great to work with and I plan to use her for years to come! Thanks Amber!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Without further adieu.....

SNOW!!!!!

The snow is crazy!! I took these after we got back from the grocery store (which was a zoo!!). We will play more tomorrow when the wind and snow stop. Until then, we are just hanging out together inside. It's kinda nice. :)

Something in the Mail...

My BFF Danielle and her husband sent Chase a package that arrived yesterday. He was so excited to open it...
Thanks Danielle and Ryan for thinking of Chase at Christmas. We love and miss you both very much. Hopefully we will see you in the spring.

{"a dirt bike Mommy!!!!!"}

He was very excited when he found the dirt bike in the box.

He has this "thing" with looking at the back of toy packages. Is that odd? Do all 2 year olds do that?

Wasn't quite as interested in the shirts as I was! He is wearing one of them today.

The vest is awesome!!! It's a little cold these days to only wear the vest, but it will be used quite alot on warmer winter days and in the early spring.

Thanks again Danielle and Ryan!!

Trimming the Tree

Look at that concentration!