Happy Anniversary!!

HAPPY 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY to my brother and his sweet wife, Melody!! Next to my own, their wedding was hands down the most beautiful and touching wedding I have ever been to! I'm only somewhat biased, but it really was a gorgeous wedding! I cried... a lot... standing up in front of the church in my bridesmaid best! Look at his face, so filled with love for her... this is what true love looks like and what every couple should hope for! It makes me indescribably happy that he found his soul mate, the one he will be with forever! I love you guys so much, and couldn't be happier for two of my most favorite peeps!!

Five Truths...

Truth #5: I hate the way Facebook notifies you when someone else makes a comment on a comment or status you made a comment on... UGH!! SO annoying.

Truth #4: I could eat ice cream at every meal during the summer! I love it!

Truth #3: The only thing good about Monday's is the fact that the "Bachelorette" comes on for TWO WHOLE HOURS!

Truth #2: I would rather get a root canal tonight than go to boot camp...

Truth #1: Sean and I are hoping to buy new deck furniture this week! Exciting!

Things I know I'm going to love when I get pregnant... picking out baby bedding!!! Isn't this one adorable?? "LoveBirds" by Bananafish... love it!

UPDATE: Black Shoes...

Remember a while back I was looking for some cute black wedges?

These should be waiting patiently for me on my doorstep when I get home today! HOORAY!

Oh baby...

I am super duper emotional today... not sure why... well, I've got a pretty good idea...

So on top of that, I have baby-fever worse than ever before. It seems like A LOT of my friends, especially my Facebook friends, are preggers. They are always posting status updates about their doctor's appointments, and that they got their bedding in, or they can't wait til their little nugget is here...

I want a baby so bad...

P.S. That is my cousin Jamie's precious little pickle, Miss Amelia (Milly for short)!

This is my bestest friend, Dana. She is so awesome in SO many ways... but she is especially awesome lately because she, and my clever husband, helped throw me a SURPRISE 30th birthday party last weekend!!!

She made yummy food, bought decorations (Luau style!! I'll post pics ASAP), and everything! She is such a wonderful hostess, friend, sister, everything! I love her SO SO SO much and hope she knows how much last weekend meant to me!!

Can't wait for our sushi dinner date!! XOXO!!

Week 4: Boot Camp

Wow, I just realized what a slacker I've been with my blog lately... so sorry, my friends! So here is an update on boot camp.

Week 4 has been a little hard for me. I am beginning to lose my motivation, which stinks. I am happy to report that even though I missed a day last week because of the girl's beach trip, I did run/walk while I was on vacation! My body is obviously not the same as it was 10 years ago (dang 30 year old body), and I'm realizing that more and more each day. My ankles (yes, both of them) are really bothering me today. They are both swollen and really hurting... hmm, maybe a reason to leave work early? Sounds good to me! Anywho... here's my food update...

Things I didn't eat week 4...
- Krispy Kreme apple fritter... these were donated by KK on Tuesday, they are not even in their stores yet and won't be until the fall, they gave some to us to 'taste test'. I was devestado.
- chocolate iced brownies... yet another treat left here at work...
- ice cream (even though I REALLY wanted some)
- Sir Pizza pizza at my birthday lunch on Monday...

Things I did eat week 4...
- PF Chang's with Meagan & Tiffany last night... yep, I'd say that trumps all the "things I DIDN'T eat"...
- a hamburger at my SURPRISE birthday celebration last weekend AND a piece of homemade strawberry cake!!!!!!! Can you blame me??
- lots of hummus, salads, and water

2 more weeks... we'll see how I hold up.

Father's Day...

I am so happy to share my 30th birthday with my daddy on Father's Day! He is, by far, the most wonderful man I have ever known. They say a daughter always marries someone just like her daddy, and I feel like I have done that. Having you walk me down the aisle almost nearly a year ago, was one of the best moments of my life. No matter how old I am, how many birthdays come and go, I'll always be your little girl! I love you daddy, more than you know!

Lee Roy Parnell, "Daddies and Daughters"

I Held You And I Saw You And Still

I Could Not Believe Face To Face With An Angel

There Staring Right Back At Me

Placed In These Working Man’s Arms

By The Hands Of The Father

Oh, Mary Full Of Grace, Blessed The Love

Between Daddies And Daughters

Tucking You In Reading “Good Night Moon”

Every Night Then Kneelin’ Down Saying Our Prayers

Side By Side Down On My Knees With You I Swear

I Never Stood Taller Oh, Mary Full

Of Grace, Blessed The Love Between Daddies And Daughters

And Every Time I See You Now I Can’t Remember Nothin’

‘bout Anything Before More And More I Realize

Yours Was Not The Only Life

That Began On The Day That You Were Born

Bless The Angels That Brought You And The Love

Between Daddies And Daughters

You Will Always Reside In My Heart’s Most Sacred Place

Safe From All Time And All Distance There You Will Remain

The Faith You’ve Had In Me

Made Me And My Faith So Much

Stronger For The Blessings You’ve Brought Me

And The Lessons You’ve Taught Me

Oh, Mary Full Of Grace, Blessed The Love

Between Daddies And Daughters Bless The Angels

That Brought You And The Love

Between Daddies And Daughters

I did it.

I gave in.

I now have a Twitter.

Follow me... www.twitter.com/mrsnewsom

Week 1: Boot Camp Recap...

Week one of boot camp is officially behind me! HOORAY! I should say HOORAY that I didn't actually pass out, although it was REALLY close on day 1. I must say I am extremely pleased with my week one efforts.

Things I didn't eat week 1:
- pizza (I did eat a teeny-tiny baby bite of Dana's piece)
- cupcakes (I did eat one small bite of icing today... but I passed up one at a bridal shower yesterday)
- cheese + bacon on chicken (I ate it plain)
- turkey legs (they looked DELICIOUS when we were downtown on Saturday...)
- the cheesy bite of the refried beans at the Mexican restaurant

Things I did eat / drink week 1:
- Chick fil A (however, I had fruit as a side and took the grilled chicken OFF the bun... so hard)
- a LOT of broccoli + grilled chicken
- a LOT of fruit and things with fiber
- more than 1 beer on Friday AND Saturday... DAMAGE!!

So other than the beers I feel like I did really well! I'm just taking it one day at a time, which is all I can do. I even got up and went to the 6am boot camp Friday morning! YAY me!

I will keep you posted on my progress. Sean wanted to take a 'before' picture of me, which I totally veto'd...

I just bought this little ditty on Etsy.com. Man, I love that website but it's super overwhelming. Can't wait to frame this bad boy and hang it up in my bedroom!

I'm SUPER PUMPED about the Zac Brown Band concert on Friday night w/ my favs!!


I will be rockin this cute little number from where else... Target!

Along with these beauties! I can't WAIT to get country-fied!

Movie Awards style...

While I was perusing US Magazine's website, I came across a photo album from Sunday evening's MTV Movie Awards... below is my comentary. Enjoy.

I know what you're thinking, "seriously, she is commenting on fashion... does she think she's fashionable"? No, no I don't... but it's fun to share my opinion!

Lauren Conrad: This is not one of her original designs (thank gosh)... she looks like a train wreck. I hate the dress, the lipstick, everything...

Leighton Mester: Someone please explain to me the dress + half boot combo? I just don't get it, nor do I like it. At.all.

Shawn Johnson: Oh sweet baby Jesus... she looks like a hot mess. I understand homegirl is athletic, she's a gymnist, she's short... she needs to fire her stylist (if she has one).

Kristen Stewart: OMG. This is TMTH (too much to handle).

Miss Miley: She is definitely not my favorite person, but I am LOVING this dress! I love everything about her here... hair, shoes, dress... nice work Miles!

My friend, LeKeshia, calls me "Mel B" and "Scary Spice"... I could never compare to this.

Where did homegirl get those abs from??? Good Lord!