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A week in Review: 7 QT style

Had some time in the shade this morning so I jotted down some thoughts for this week’s Quick Takes with Jen over @ Conversion Diary…I’ll certainly clock in at the bottom of the heap around #75,897,430, but, HEY! It’s a post, right?

Top crisis of the week (aside from Hubby’s crazy busy work week and my just crazy regular week), my gym. Best workout I’ve ever had. Love them so much I put a humongous sticker advertising for them on the back of my truck. They are cancelling the 6 am class, which leaves me with evening classes. I’m not a happy camper. I’ve stomped my feet and protested and they assure me it’s a”trial period” while they are trying new things. I’ll give it a month, but I can tell you right now, evening classes don’t work for me long-term. They just don’t.
Facebook. I’m back on. Sort of. Only on the laptop, not on my phone. Mainly just to keep in touch with my friends and keep up with a few businesses. I only checked it about three times this week. Still need to go in and streamline a few things, eventually. A good compromise I think.
Our kids are sliding into a cleaner eating lifestyle, of their own accord. Which is great. And expensive. On the upside, with less crap in the house Mama is doing better as well. Win-win, I guess?
I’ve been reading “Into the Wild” by John Krakauer; a book I snatched off Anne’s reading list @ Modern Mrs. Darcy. It’s given me a lot of interesting perspective on a character trait that I do NOT have: Adventure! Fascinating insight into a tragic story and at the same time a tremendous respect for those who follow their passions/obsessions rather than live a life of “what if” and regret. I’m almost done, but I can honestly say I highly recommend this book, if nothing else it gives quite the cross-section of American people during Chris/Alex’s journey as well as a view from those who follow their heart regardless of what anyone says.
Downloaded ESPN College Football App. I love to follow the scores and rankings of college football and I don’t always get to watch, so Yay!! Super excited!! Go Noles!!
Date night tonight. It’s been a week y’all and I’m absolutely looking forward to it.
This weekend’s highlights at Casa E include a Pop Warner football game (over now…we won, but I’m certain I sweated a ridiculous amount of weight off), A 14yo birthday celebration of subs for dinner and homemade cheesecake, chinch bug killer applied to our lawn (creeping over via the neighbor…), Mass, exercise, and somewhere along the way, relaxation, gratitude and joy.

Go enjoy yours!

7QTs, Blog Challenge version

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It’s Friday people and not ONLY is it my FAVORITE day of the week….seriously….favorite!!! It’s also 7Quick Takes link up with JEN ANNNNNNNNND day 5 of the blog for 7 days challenge with JEN. It’s been a good week of blogging, I mean hey, my daily views are up to at least 20 average everyday….don’t hate….it’s also forcing me to sit down and blog…short and sweet or not, the point is to blog! Here’s my weekly wrapup:

Leaving in a few minutes to get my workout on. My rear end is still sore from Wednesday so hoping for limited lunges and squats. **update: watch what you wish for, we used the TRX and hit the WHOLE bod, especially arms. My forearms are dead…typing will be a problem today. OY.
Family rosary last night. Perfect? Nay. Not even close. Improvement? Vast. Continue? But of course!!
Hubs and our youngest boy are planning on kayaking this evening. Hoping the afternoon thunderstorms cooperate and allow this quality time activity/male bonding time.
Oldest boy and myself are heading on a little road trip to our old town tomorrow for a surprise birthday party for my dear friend’s 16-year-old son. I’ve promised him driving time ON THE INTERSTATE, Starbucks, a trip to the Vans store for school shoes and Old Navy to finish up his school shopping for pants. After all, he IS giving up 2 WHOLE days of skateboarding…..
I napped before dinner yesterday. 30 minutes. Rest/nap. GLORIOUS. Can’t even tell you the difference it made in my evening. Uninterrupted recharging after a day at work before starting evening activities Highly recommend it!
Started re-logging my food for the day. <smh> the hardest thing about me eating healthy and exercising is the diet portion. Not BEING on a diet…just PLANNING the meals and LOGGING the intake. When I am consistent in these things, along with my exercise….success. Why? Is? It? So? Hard????? **on the upside, one of my friends from the gym has been my tracking accountability partner and is down 5 pounds….now my competitive juices are flowing!!
Finished up my 5th Ginger Garrett book in 3 weeks and started Mere Christianity last night. This should have been linked to Cari and Jessica for “What we are reading Wednesdays” but….better late than never?!

Have a great weekend. I’m off to sweat!! Now to shower and get the ball rolling for FRIDAY!!! Happy Weekend and keep those blogs rolling!

WIWS Vol. 10

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Linking back up with All the fine, fine ladies @ Fine Linen and Purple with this Sunday’s outfit. I’ve stopped linking due to outfit repeat, however…..Kendra so sweetly reminded me last week (and others….) that it’s all about sharing, inspiring and having some fun. So, here goes this week’s Mass fashion:

Mama

Skirt: Kohl’s, also seen HERE

Shirt: IDK, Cardigan: Kohl’s

Ring and necklace: Lia Sophia

Barrette: Target (I think)

Shoes: Target (I think)

Girls

I went thrifting yesterday with our oldest son (he loves to thrift!!) and our oldest girl (also a thrifter!!) and scored a ton for all. Here are two dresses we picked up yesterday. And when the heck did my oldest girl get so tall and old????!!! Be still my heart!

Boys

They all looked handsome but don’t really enjoy the photo shoots, so just imagine, khakis, plaids and combed hair. K?

Including the outtake explaining to my girl to include the WHOLE outfit.

5 Favorites of ADORATION

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Joining in with Hallie and the lovely ladies all sharing their 5 faves this week…for a smile on your face, for some “GO GOD” in your heart, you really neeeeeed to visit and start with Hallie, K? K.

5 Favorites @ Moxie Wife

This week I was able to head over to Adoration during lunch and as always it’s truly my favorite lunch spot. Ever. Really. Here’s why.

5. Like most of y’all, I live a pretty busy life. Husband. 4 kiddos. Full time out of the house job. Ever searching for the always elusive “perfect” balance between family and work. Adoration IS as close to “perfect” as my life gets. The profound sense of peace, joy and love when I walk through the door instantly soothes my heart and mind of whatever is jumbling it up at that moment. Perfection.

4. I may not ALWAYS get immediate answers, direction and resolution of any given life challenge, however, I’ve received clarity, wisdom and peace over the years in answer to prayers during Adoration with much fruit in return. Just ask my friend; one day I called her after Adoration and told her I felt their family was to home school. She laughed. (nervously I think, since this was an announcement straight out of the blue). They start their 3rd (?) year homeschooling this year. Adoration don’t lie.

3. I like to pray for people. God hasn’t seen fit to fill our bank accounts to overflowingness (one can still hope though….) and I can’t always help people materialistically, however, I. CAN. PRAY. Countless friends and family over the years have been the recipients of my prayers, some known, some unknown (but God ALWAYS knows), I’ve even prayed much for this sweet lady and her unborn baby. You can’t underestimate the power of prayer. Ever. You might be too tired, angry, hopeless to pray, but I’ll pray for you. I know I’ve been the recipient of a jillion and ten prayers and if my own give back even a tenth of intercessory love…I’m in. Anytime. Just say the word.

2. This world is a wild and rocking and crazy constantly go-go-go world. Sometimes I just need to be still. I have my morning quiet time with the Daily Readings and that is phenomenal. Coffee. Word. Start the day. But sometimes….I just need to be still, quiet and listen and thank God for everything I don’t always remember to thank Him for. Sometimes I just need to be still. To listen if He wants to talk to me. and one time ……..

1. ONE TIME…….I’m telling you…….the monstrance and altar moved. Throughout my time at Adoration. I thought I was tired and cleared my eyes, but it kept happening. Finally I just watched. It was weird. It was goosebump-giving. It was mind blowing and heart filling. Afterward I texted two friends who also attend Adoration and asked them a vague “have you ever had weird things happen at Adoration?” . In the end, I’m not sure WHAT it meant, but perhaps He just wanted to say, “Hey, thanks for coming….check this out….I love you….I’m with you….come on back again, my love!” And so I do.

Now head on over to Hallie’s for more fun things!!