Pottery Barn Scores, Ab Ripper Attempt Dos, 6.5 Miles

Awww thank you guys so much for your sweet comments on baby Emma! She really is a doll and I so enjoyed my weekend with her, her parents, and Teresa & Forrest – awesomely chill! Thanks for the ‘soreness tips’ – believe it or not I’m STILL sore. Geez. Working out today helped but DANG – not cool!

So Sunday was pretty much wrapped up after we got back from Auburn. I ended up at 1,607 calories, 172 carbs, 54 fat grams and 109 protein grams. Here’s what I ate. I will say my stomach problems were back… eek. I decided to take the day off work and recuperate.

Monday I mostly rested and did a few things from the bed (paid bills, ordered a bridesmaid dress, researched undercabinet lighting at Home Depot, etc.). Devon (my sister) came over to visit and it was SO great to see her. Loved that surprise on a Monday. She had lunch with us and grilled out with us for dinner. Of course my stomach felt better (if I’d gone to work it would have been worse – you know how that is), but oh well – I’m glad I stayed home and took care of myself! I ended up at 1,531 calories, 206 carbs, 28 fat grams and 87 protein grams. Here’s what I ate. No exercise – again!

Today I felt better and got TONS done (thanks to all of my pre-planning yesterday!)! I worked, walked 4 miles during lunch, worked, then went banking, got an emissions test, went to the post office, swung by Kroger for some chicken and went by Home Depot to look at under-cabinet lights! I also bought the following:

Pottery Barn: 1 nightstand, 1 outdoor umbrella, two outdoor pillows, 6 picture frames and a vase

White House Black Market: 4 dresses (I know, I know – but I’ve begun purging and these will replace others!)
Wal-Mart: Umbrella stand
William Sonoma: Cheese Grater (with wheel turn); Stainless 4-slicer toaster; Red magnetic kitchen timer
Yay – can’t wait to take pics of everything – I’m right on top of that, Rose. :) In the meantime, here are some pics I found online (couldn't find dresses though - SAD!)!! And a special thank you to my sis for all of her shopping help!!

Ze new umbrella! (my stand is much cuter!) haha It's 9 feet! LOVE IT

Yay - new toaster - love that it has two sets of controls!

cute little timer -now I can hear the timer going off if i'm outside or upstairs! (the cutest little aid to helping you be a slave to your kitchen!)

1 of these - classic - going to put in the dining room

yessss finally found nightstands for our room. You finish the whole dang house but can't get to your own room! LOL

This thing is so cool - i love turning it! Still need to get used to it though

I got the blue/white one! (mine might be a bit longer... and with wider stripes...)

I got the navy one - but this is the color scheme i'm doing (navy & lime)

bad pic - but this is a navy laquer frame. I got 3 for Austin's office!

Once I got home I ordered some Pottery Barn things that weren’t in store – 3 pendant lights (lighting update to come – eeee!) and another nightstand. I wanted two nightstands that were the same… but different. They only had one in stock, the variation was online only!

Woo! Lots of excitement! In other news, Austin's 30th party planning is going well, and so is the lighting situation - can't wait. Lastly - my 10-year-reunion weekend starts SOON. So crazy! As far as working out, after work I did 2.25 more miles (walked 5 minutes; ran 15 at 6.3; ran 1 at 7.5; walked until 2.25) as well as ab ripper X. I introduced Ab ripper to Stacy... she does not want to be friends... it really is HARD (for me... and Stacy!). Thanks for sharing, Teresa!!

Now i'm home about to chill with the family - great, productive day!!!

Do you have a shopping partner in crime? I love shopping with family and friends - me, Mom and my sis go WAY back with the group shopping!

Do you have an outdoor area? If so - what is your color scheme? I'm going for tan, navy and apple green!