Motivation!

1-4-12 Can I get some motivation up in here, please???  I know I'll feel better if I exercise and eat right.  After all, I get praised like I just rescued a child from a fire every time I lose 10 lbs.  I know I'll have more energy and it's the right thing to do and blah blah blah blah blah.  I just can't seem to get motivated.  It's like I'm stuck in a quicksand of my own doing.  I know what it takes to get out of the quicksand and that I'll be happier once I'm out, but my body/mind are willfully choosing to stay in the quicksand!  What's that about???
1-12-12 Well, it took 8 days to even decide to publish this post.  I have started SouthBeach again and I'm joining the YMCA tomorrow.   There I said it.  I put it on the internet for my closest and not so closest family and friends to see and hold me accountable.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 2012!!!

How I spent New Years Eve... My friend Heather went with me to see the celebration downtown.

 Lynyrd Skynyrd was the main music act.  I'm guessing that's why the people almost tripled in amount from last year when Phil Vasser was playing.  At this point, we had meandered our way out of the main crowd and got into the standby crowd to watch the note drop and fireworks.    Loved having the clock countdown.

 look at all the people!!!

 and more people!  I think I got a taste of what it would be like in Times Square and I don't think I'll be trying that ever!

 I love AT&T.  I'm stubborn and have been with AT&T since I was 15 when it was US Cellular.  When I like something, I like to do it with all that's in me.  However, while waiting to use a port a potty (gross) for 30 min!!!! I had no cell reception and happened to be looking directly up at the AT& T building!  In my love defense, I never had problems with AT&T when I was in Valdosta.  Now, living in Nashville, there is a dead spot in my new house and a dead spot on the road that I live on.  Sorry for those of you who have experienced these dropped calls :) I'm still gonna keep AT&T simply because I have the most amazing unlimited, they don't offer this plan anymore, kind of plan.

 The note at the top waiting for it's drop...

 Jeffrey Steele. He's a very talented singer/songwriter

Broadway has never looked so crazy~

 I am claiming that 2012 is going to be the best year yet!  Please God, lead me in the way YOU would have me to go.

the music note drop

a delicious meal to end a great night

Loved getting this pic of Bailey on Sunday morning.

I spent the day in bed resting.  It was the first day of nothing to do since before the Christmas trip!  I didn't make any resolutions because most of the time I don't keep them.  I'm just praying for discipline in every aspect of my life.  My lack of discipline is at the core of every problem I have.  Prayers would be appreciated!  I pray that you all have a wonderful 2012!!!

Christmas in Georgia-12-28-11

 Loved going to see my best friend, Brooke, and her kiddos.  Rylin wanted to show me all her toys.  I can't believe how mature she sounds.

Karsyn is a little ham.  She wanted me to tickle her the whole time I was there.  Brooke was on the go the whole time trying to potty train Karsyn, doing laundry, helping put together puzzles, and making lunch.  I'm so proud of her as a Mommy!

I had lunch with Kasey and Lauren at Baytree Pizza.  I'd been craving it since October. lol.  Kasey had to rush back to work before I could get a pic so it's just me and Lauren. (and the sunshine in my eyes.) Kasey shared some good news today, but I can't post about it yet.  Stay tuned.

 Me and Bailey Brooke Bass

 checking out the ornament I got her

 I got a grin and it made me so happy!

 Stacey is such a great Mama!

 I kept her for a couple of hours until Stacey could get home from work.  This is what she did most of the time.  Stacey cooked me breakfast for supper to fuel me up for the long drive home.  (It's getting harder and harder to make that drive.  Both coming and going, at about hour 6, I feel like I'm going to lose my mind!)

 Happy in her bouncy seat

Snug in my arms

I had a great, but short trip to Georgia.  It's kinda crazy to think that I won't be coming back until May 2012....for a wedding, what else?  I'm happy with my life in Nashville and need to start growing my roots.  It doesn't mean I don't miss my family and friends.  It's just I feel this is right where I'm supposed to be for "such a time as this"
Love to all my readers!!

Christmas in Georgia-12-27-11

The things you do for friends...So Melanie cut her thumb open on Christmas morning trying to open a toy package.  Dr Hogan fixed her up the best he could and scheduled her for surgery with Dr Bearden on Tuesday am.  I went to the house at 6:45am to hang out with the boys. I got in the bed with Bay for the first hour while everyone was still sleeping.  Then when Mills woke me up, we all went to Ashton's room to watch Kung Fu Panda followed by a group party in their parents bed to watch The Smurfs.   I love those boys!!!

Lunch at 306 North with Amanda and Emerson.  She fell asleep midway through lunch.  It might be just a bit funny where exactly she passed out!

Look at that sweet face!!

Heather and I took the girls to the movies to see the new Chipmunks movie.  I was impressed that Emma stayed awake the whole time and we only had one bathroom break. :)  Ella Grace shared her skittles with me!  So sweet!!

Tuesday night was all about the Cousins!  I love when we can get together.  We love each other so much and I'm so thankful to God for that!  We started the night at the new Valdosta restaurant, Steel Magnolias.  It was very delicious.  We ended the night at The Bistro.  Great quality time!!!

Kristy's sister, Brooke, also got to hang out with us!  Love her too!

Joe and Quinn even stopped by to hang out a bit.

Best Buds

Quinn took the liberty of taking a pic of herself when I asked her to take the family photo. lol

The bankers

The whole crew...(thanks to Gigi and Grandma for watching the little ones!)

I went back to Sam & Kristy's after we left to spend a little more time with the family.  It was fun surprising Aunt Susie!  I loved looking at Harrison and Annyson sleeping on the baby monitors.  It was very cool to see Whitney being such a wonderful Mom, just like I knew she'd be!

Christmas in Georgia-12-26-11

First on my agenda for Monday...a massage from my sweet friend, Amanda.  I was very relaxed afterwards and forgot to take a pic of us so here's one I took for advertising purposes a couple of years ago.

Jenny & I went to lunch at Bleu Cafe.  An extra treat was running into Emily Miller and Jenny Miller Taubel.  I just wish I had taken their pic too.  After a great catch up lunch with gripes and laughs, we went back to Jenny's house to see the kiddos.  Charlotte colored me a pic and Vivian couldn't decide between wanting to play with me or playing shy.  Ben is growing up so quickly!

 A quick visit with Jessica was good to my heart!  I can't believe how big their girls are getting!!!

 dinner with Liz, Max, and Austin & Morgan Thomas

 Devin & Karen were in town from Nashville as well.  I told him the first night I saw his car at his mom's house..."it's kinda weird that we are literally right around the corner from each other".  Our Mom's live in the same neighborhood.  After i gave my Mom a tutorial on how to download music on her iPhone, I picked D & K up.  We went to do a little window shopping and then decided to go old school and play some pool.  There's not much to do in Valdosta on Monday after Christmas after all.  Devin's brother, Omar, met us too.

Of course Devin ran the table just like he used to do.

Karen and I cheered on the guys and played a few not so great games ourselves.