Weekend Round Up

I am definitely sad to see this weekend go by so quickly.  It was our second annual mom's trip to Club Med in Vero Beach Florida.  One of the moms has a friend who works for them and gets us an amazing deal.  For two hundred dollars we get to stay two nights and three days and the all inclusive and just relax in the sun.  No children or husbands take care of.  Just food, drinks, sun, and laughter.  

We left Friday morning after dropping off the little ones and we were off!  The entire drive up we got caught in rain but luck was on our side and as we pulled up the skies cleared up.  We got our first of many drinks, ate lunch, and quickly headed to the pool.

  I was proud that I woke up early again to work out.  On our way to the gym we saw two dolphins coming into the bay.  Made waking up at 7:30 kinda worth it.  That and since I obviously wasn't keeping my strict diet I at least wanted to workout.  The rest of the day was spent much like Friday. Our only worries for the weekend was if the pool bar by the adult pool was open and getting to dinner on time.  Then at night we would dance the night away (which meant by midnight we were back in our rooms).

Sunday I actually slept in which felt amazing ( I skipped the 7:30 workout) .  We had breakfast, packed up and then headed to the pool to enjoy the rest of time at the resort.  We ended up doing a little water aerobics which was a show in itself.  Unfortunately we had to come back to reality and left around three.  Its great because its only about an hour and a half from home so it was a quick trip back.

Now its back to real life and a busy schedule.  Lucky for me the hubby and I will be heading to Nashville next week for a friends wedding.  I cannot wait for that experience.  If anyone has some suggestions as to what is a must see while there please let me know!

Thursday Trends...Nails

One of my favorite things to do is getting my nails done.  Ever since I was little I loved going with my mom.  She would get hers done and most of the time she would let me get mine done too.  I see that my daughter is just like me in that sense.  She absolutely loves going to the salon to get her nails done.  Usually she gets her toes done since her school doesn't allow for them to wear nail polish.  (Welcome to Catholic School!)

As I check off my things to do for my girls trip tomorrow one of the things on it is to go get my nails done.  I thought it only fit to make this weeks trend about nails.  

I am all about doing different designs and colors for my nails.  The more fun the better.  Glitter on one nail? Sure why not!  Thanks to Pinterest my love for designs on my nails has grown ten folds.  For this time around I want to have something pink since October is right around the corner (as in next week!) and I always do something in honor of breast cancer month.  I have gotten a few ideas from Pinterest that I'll show my nail girl, who by the way is AMAZING, and she usually runs with it and makes something up for me.  

Below a just a few of the designs I've done in the past.  I'll post later what I finally decide on today.  Hope everyone has a good Thursday.  Friday is only a day away.

(In honor of Madeline's team)

(For the Fourth of July and USA playing in the World Cup)

(Last years nails for the month of Oct)

Weekend Round Ups

Happy Monday everyone.  This weeks round up is going to be quite short. In comparison to my usual weekends this past one was very uneventful.  Basically it was amazing!  

Friday I didn't have to go down to Miami which was a great way to start the weekend.  Since the hubby is beyond busy with law school and we hardly get to see him, he took some time off and we took the children to have dinner and ice cream.  When we were done he started feeling guilty that he didn't study so he took off to the library but we did get some good family time in.

Saturday was a typical Saturday which consisted of a game and then running errands here and there.  I wasn't feeling a 100% so we staid around the house most of the day.

Sunday I didn't have to wake up early to go to soccer!! I took my time with breakfast and drinking my coffee.  Finally we got dressed and headed to a local park since I felt bad that we didn't too much on Saturday.  We staid there for a bit with friends and then went to have frozen yogurt.  Later that day Madeline had Girl Scouts and then we got home to a lovely surprise.  Daddy was home since he had finished his school work for the week!  We got another great family dinner in.

It is Monday again and I am counting down the hours and second until Friday.  It is my annual girls trip and it is much needed.  Hope it is a quick week for us all.

Thursday Trends....Girls Weekend Away

In one week from today I will be finishing up my suitcase and getting
ready for some much needed R&R with my girls.  Which brings about this
weeks trends.

Fourteen of us are going to Club Med in Sandpiper Florida a quick
hour and a half drive.  We went last year and decided to make a yearly
trip of it.  I for one cannot wait to be laying by the pool sipping on
a pina colada with my cute fedora and sunglasses.

The vibe there is very laid back, so heels can stay at home.  Most of the day
is spent in a bathing suit until its time to eat and then you throw on a cover-up.
There is something about white cover-ups that I adore.  I think it is because
white makes you look tanner.  These two white cover-ups below do not
disappoint and had I found the white one from etsy sooner it would definitely
have been in my bag (Am almost identical to the pink one below.  My lettering is
an emerald green so it matches my other luggage).

At night the resort has theme nights.  The usually are white parties or black and
white parties.  Since those two just happen to be some of my favorite shades it
is very easy to pack.  I tend to throw on rompers because they are so easy to
throw on and you can always dress them up or down.  I have a cute white
linen one similar to the one below which I am going to bring.  Maxi dresses
are another most.  They are great to travel in because of the comfort and
at least you arrive looking the part of a vacationer.

This time around we had special 24 oz. tumblers made with our names on
them.  They arrived Monday and I am beyond excited to see how they turned
out.  We ordered ours from etsy from Initial Here Gifts by Brandi.
Of course a picture will be posted shortly.

Hope everyone has a good rest of the week.  Only one more day!

Girls weekend by alexandra-llanos featuring a beach cover up

Work Out Wednesday

Happy Hump Day everyone!  We are one day closer to the weekend and I am one weekend closer to my mom's weekend at an all inclusive!  

I am on week two of my 21-day fix challenge and I absolutely love it!!  My coach told me not to weigh myself until the end so I can't tell if I lost any weight (I"m not trying anyways) but I feel less bloated.

Last week I was able to work out six days which never happens now that my life is consumed with cheerleading.  The workouts are probably one of my favorite parts about this whole thing.  They are just 30 minutes and I get a complete workout.  Who can't find 30 minutes in their life to do a workout?

Since three other friends of mine who are doing the challenge are cheer moms, we bring a laptop and do the workouts while we wait for the girls to finish.  We used to walk while the girls practiced but now as team mom I am constantly having to handle something or another.  This way I can sneak in a quick workout and still have an hour to do team mom stuff.  Its a win-win for me.  

Friday since I went to Miami AND Disney I didn't have a second to spare so I missed a workout and felt horrible (OK, OK, I probably could have woken up earlier to do it but I've said it a million times..I am NOT a morning person).  In my defense I did walk for four hours around Disney so that should count for something, right?

Food wise the most difficult part is prepping my food every night.  To make it easy on myself I have been making salads every day for myself.  I love veggies and fruits and that has been another difficult part through out this process is that I am limited to how many I can have.  If it were up to me my salad would be jammed pack of veggies but I only get three containers worth.  Dinner because of my busy schedule tends to be my shakeology shake.  I was even able to maintain the "life style change" while at Disney and while going out to eat last night with friends.  

I can't wait to continue to see the changes that will happen as a result of this program.  Happy Wednesday all and I hope you have a good rest of the week.

Weekend Round Up

I know I am a day late on my usual weekend round up but I wasn't able to sit down and write.  Finally last night when I had a free moment I just wanted to lay down and not have to think.  If someone knows of a magic pill that gives you energy please contact me ASAP!

This weekend was jammed pack with activities but all fun!  After taking my mom to her weekly doctors appointment in Miami, one of my good friend and her three year old son got in the car with my munchkins and we drove to Orlando to go to Disney.  Talk about driving all over Florida on Friday.

We got to Orlando around five and decided to eat dinner before we headed into the park. After dinner we headed to Magic Kingdom for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party.  My family have been going since Madeline was three years old.  This was the first year the hubby couldn't go because of school.  While we missed him terribly, (Madeline reminded us constantly that she was having a blast but wished her daddy was there...talk about breaking my heart!) we had a great time with our friends.  It was my friend's first time going to the Halloween event and her son was amazed by everything.  We definitely lucked out on the night we picked because the park was practically empty.  We were able to walk on to most rides.  The longest was the new Seven Dwarf's ride which was only 20 minutes! 

Saturday we ended up going to Animal Kingdom for the day.  It was beyond hot and I have a nice triangle tan line on my back to prove it.  Again we lucked out because Madeline would have missed a game while we were gone but apparently down in South Florida they weren't as lucky with their weather.  

We finished the park around four and drove home afterwards.  Once we got home the kids went to bed instantly.  How they didn't pass out on the car ride home after a whirlwind trip to Disney I have no idea.  I ended up doing a workout for my 21-day challenge since I missed Friday and didn't want to miss two days in a row and then passed out.  

Sunday we had Jonathan's last soccer game of the season.  (YAY I get my Sunday mornings back!)  After the game they had a little party and the kids got trophies.  Jonathan was in Heaven.  Madeline and I then had a birthday party to head to for a bit.  After the party we headed home for a bit and soon enough we were back in the car to go bowling with some friends of mine visiting in from New Jersey.  

The kids had a great time together.  My friend has two boys, a five and two year old, and they got along great with mine.  Jonathan didn't want them to leave and wanted to "take them home" with him.

While I had an amazing weekend I definitely could have used another day to rest.  I am looking forward to this weekend that we only have a game and Girl Scouts.  Nothing in comparison to my usual weekends!

Thursday Trends...Skirts long and longer

I am definitely a girly girl.  Which means I will take a skirt any day of the week.
I just find them so easy to throw on and you can either dress them up or dress
them down.

What is even better is that with certain skirts you are able to transition them
into fall and winter.  Lucky for me, I live in Florida where it is skirt
weather 95% of the time.

I am absolutely obsessed with the skirts below.  I am a huge fan of the skirts
that come mid calf.  I bought a beautiful wine colored mid-length skirt from ASOS
last year and I can't wait to pull it out again this year.

I have my eye on that emerald green one below and am thinking of pairing it off
with a cute crop top.  I've been secretly dying to try that trend out but was scared
to try.  I saw a beautiful outfit inspiration today on Pinterest and think it finally
convinced me to do it.  Follow me on Pinterest to see some of the other outfit
inspirations i find.

Hope everyone has a great rest of the week.  It is almost Friday so just hold out
a little bit longer!

Skirts in long and longer by alexandra-llanos featuring a floor length skirt