31 Days 31 Photos 31 Stories of My Favorite Things

Favorite past time....

I always enjoyed being shape and working out. I am hoping to make the tips in this picture more of a "present" time instead of a past time. My goal is to be a hot Mama by my Flirty30 in February. The lady in the pic is Jeanette Jenkins. I have talked about her workout videos on the blog many times. Her workout DVDs are an incredible beat you down till you can't do no more kind of work out. 

Favorite word or saying...

I am so glad the advice I was given was able to connect with so many of you on Instagram. My Mom said this to me years ago and I never forgot it. I repeat it to myself often. When I feel like I'm going through one of those "Why not me?"situations. It is important to remember that our life journey is not a race or competition but in God's time we will receive all of His many blessings for our life. Complaining gets us no where. Being content doesn't mean you are settling it just means that you are choosing not to compare, compete or complain. If you need a powerful pick me up read this post again.

Favorite view...

The beach. I love the ocean. Savannah asked for a trip to the beach for her birthday and I am beyond excited. (By the way, what kid turning 3 asks for a trip for their birthday.) We'll be visiting this beach next month. Yes. 

Favorite fruit...

I love tomatoes. I eat at least two of them everyday. Sliced on a sandwich or diced in a salad they are my favorite fruit. 
Favorite Jewelry...

This ring was a Christmas gift from my husband a few years ago. I don't wear it often but I think it's beautiful.

31 Days 31 Photos 31 Stories of My Favorite Things

Here are my photos for the My Favorite Things photo challenge from over the weekend.

Day 3: Food

I am a sushi lover. I consider to be a social food. Something you can enjoy with others before a meal or late at night with drinks. When we were living in DC sushi was one of my regular lunches. I had to have it at least once a week.

Day 5: Shoes

I don't have a favorite pair of shoes so I decided to share the shoes I wore on Sunday. I've had these gold Nine West sandals for years. I love them. They're the right amount of gold and sparkle.

Day 5: Person

I couldn't pick just one so I included my entire family for today's photo. I am so lucky to have such a funny little family. I can not believe Sav will be three next month and little man is already almost two months old. Time is flying!

- posted from my chic iPhone

31 Days 31 Photos 31 Stories of My Favorite Things

Happy Friday! I'm participating in the My Favorite Things photo challenge. This photo challenge was created by the writer of the blog Inspired By Beatrice Clay. She writes a beautiful blog about truth and pretty things. I also follow her on all social media and her Pinterest is to DIE FOR! You will swoon and drool and gasp over her findings. Please join me in this photo challenge. Leave your Instagram name in the comments if you decide to play. Visit her blog for all the details on the challenge. She's giving away goodies to some of the lucky players.

Day One: Self Portrait

Here I am in all of my fresh faced splendor. I don't normally wear make up to play dates. Mainly because it's over 100 degrees here in San Antonio every day. It's too hot to have your face beat to the heavens. So. This is the real me with a splash of an Instagram filter. 

Day Two: Color (Black)

I can not express how much I love the color black. I gravitate towards it whenever I'm shopping. I have to make a conscious effort to choose colors and prints. Even though I love color I just can't escape my love for black. Black with gold accessories. I could wear it everyday. I have even considered having an all black Fall/Winter. Just because I love it so much. We'll see. The jury is still out on that. I don't want my husband to think I'm going through a dark phase. I might just do it.

Stylish Saturday: Dance Recital

I just wanted to share the blouse that I wore to Sav's recital. I am in love with it. It's a silk top I found a year ago at White House Black Market. It was on the clearance rack and I couldn't pass it up. It was my first time wearing it and I paired it with jeans. I originally bought it to go with my tuxedo pants but those were fitting a bit snug tonight so I did jeans instead.







And some pics of my little ballerina...






- posted from my chic iPhone

Friday Funny

Happy Friday!! We are hoping to take Savannah to Sea World tomorrow if the weather holds up. I can never really call this Texas weather. What are your plans for the weekend? I hope you enjoy my funny picks of the week! By the way, WELCOME to all of our new readers! I appreciate you so much! We will be having another giveaway soon so please stay tuned!

reposted from Kiwi The Beauty's instagram

Savannah after we did our early voting!!!

Stylish Saturday: The Savannah Edition

Today Savannah and I had quite a few errands to run. I had really been hitting up the clearance racks lately and wanted to put her in this super cute tank I found by Genuine Kids by Osh Kosh. This line is available at Target and offers cute affordable items. I scored this tank for four bucks!! Before we left the house I snapped a few pics of my busy toddler. Happy Saturday everyone!

busting a move

Shirt- Genuine Kids by Osh Kosh

Shorts- Gap, thrifted

Shoes- Payless Shoe Source

Headband- Target, clearance

-posted with my chic iPhone

Stylish Saturday: Paisley Print Top

Happy Saturday! For this edition of Stylish Saturday I wanted to show you all one of my favorite shirts. I've had it for about three years or so. I found it while shopping in NYC for my 25th birthday! (I know, you're doing the math...yes I'm 28 and I'm not mad about it, LOL) This button up is so lightweight and comfy. It is slightly sheer. I love the paisley print and the long shirt tails.

I originally purchased the shirt to wear as a swimsuit cover up. Could you imagine? This shirt over a white bikini, sleeves rolled up, gold accessories and a fedora! Love. On this particular day I was headed to a play date with Savannah. I paired it with some berry colored jean leggings. Georgia was getting rained on that day so I felt okay being all covered up, especially since the shirt is so light and breezy.  What do you think?

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