April recap...behind again!

Hey y'all!

Here I am again, way behind!  I can't catch a break.  It seems when I try to focus on myself, which has been desperately needed, the other things suffer! I'm sure we can all relate.  I guess I haven't found a daily balance. My question to you is, how do you balance your daily routine and still give everything 100%.  It's hard!

Recently, I started doing Crossfit, and so far I have really enjoyed the challenge.  I say challenge, well because that is exactly what it is.  This exercise routine is no joke, but I really like it!  It's hard, yet rewarding at the same time!  And I've lost 10 pounds!  The best part is I've made awesome new friends who are so encouraging.  Someone asked me about my goal, and to be honest, I don't have one.  I guess I just wanted to be more healthy, lose some weight, and feel better about myself.  

I think when you have children, you tend to lose yourself.  I know I have in the past 4 years.  I wasn't exercising at all.  I was eating whatever was easy and available. My back was killing me, and I just had no time for myself.  I'm slowly making changes to better myself. 

In the past month, well, let's see....  Spring, Easter, Soccer, Spring Break, my cousin's wedding.  In no particular order. 

Pansies actually do great in the beginning of Spring. 

I love asparagus fern during the summer.  It stays green.  Does great in the heat, and it will completely fill this pot. 

 

How pretty are these eggs?  I have never seen this vibrant color on eggs before.  This nest was in my in-laws yard and it was very low in a shrub. 

 

During Mason's spirit week at school, Mason had crazy hair day which also means crazy face day! 

Mason also had an Easter egg hunt with his school friends.  We always go to one of the homes of a church member.  Beautiful place.  Mason had lots of fun finding eggs, but I think his favorite part is coming home and opening them.  

Mason and one of his best buds, Trey.  They are not far from each other when at school. 

 

We have really enjoyed watching Mason play soccer.  This was a beautiful Saturday morning.  

Mason seems to be having fun too!  He's not too keen on kicking the ball.  Most of the time, he just follows the ball around and giggles the entire time. 

It's kind of funny when your kids start playing sports.  Their whole life you are teaching them to share, but now we are shouting, kick the ball, get it, keep it away from the other team!!!  I can see where he is confused! 

 

During spring break, we spent a few days with Grammy.  Mason packed his essentials.  Pooh, Monkey, 2 blankets, monster trucks, and match box cars.  I mean really, what else does one need for an overnight trip?!

Mason is one lucky fella!  Every year he gets 3 Easter baskets.  One from Grammy and Paw Paw, one from the Easter bunny, and one from Nina and Papa.  Wow!! 

While at Grammy's house, we went shopping for Spring and Summer clothes, ate lunch and played in the mall, and played and played!

 

We spent Easter at Nina and Papa's and Jeff and DeAnna's this year.  I didn't get a lot of pictures because it was so nasty outside.  The kids played in the basement the majority of the time. 

And lastly, on the 27th, we went to my cousin's wedding.

This is my dad and me. 

The cake was so cute and so yummy!

 

I just loved all of the burlap, mason jars, and sunflowers!

 

Mason and hubby came to the reception later.  Mason just looks thrilled to be there.  Yet another reason why they came late!  HA!

Until next time!

Mobile March

Hey y'all!

Apparently now that I have a smart phone, I have forgotten all about my camera.  Actually I went to grab my camera the other day and it was d.e.a.d!  

At first, I wasn't a fan of the smart phone in fear that I would become addicted and well, maybe I am a bit, but it's so much more convenient than I thought!

At the end of February, Mason went to the dentist for the first time ever!  Yes, I know, he should have gone sooner, but knowing my son like I do, there is no way he would have had anything to do with it until now. 

What a big boy!! He did awesome!  He sat still, listened, and followed the directions.  So proud!

And the best part, no cavities!  The dentist said his teeth looked excellent.  Great news!  I'm so hoping he has his daddy's teeth.  Kevin has no cavities at all.  I have like 20!  Just kidding, only about 6, and a crown. 

Another big day for Mason....  

Registered for Kindergaren. Really, already!?  We are so not ready for this moment.  And judging by the picture, neither is Mason.  HA!

 

Are you seeing a pattern here?  Another first for Mason, Soccer. 

He seems to really be enjoying himself and we're having a great time watching him.  The games are too funny!

 

Guess what is happening soon?!

Preschool graduation.  YIKES!  It can't be.  Where did the last 2 years go?

I will be a hot mess on the day of graduation.  Get the kleenex ready!!

 

We've also been enjoying the weather.  We had a few days of 70+ degrees outside, so we made the best of it on the front porch.  This particular day it was almost 80 and Mason decides to wear this...

 

 Bruiser loves it too!  He will sun all day as long as it's warm out.  

Full Circle

Hey y'all!

My Tuesday's Tip about fixing the wire shelves has come full circle. 

I'm continuing to see the post on Pinterest and various different places in the blog world.  

Recently, I found it again here.

Straight from Mrs. Polly herself.

"Recycle* Reuse* Re-do* Renew* Remake* Re-Invent* "

Check it out.  I'm number 15.  

She's has some great ideas!

Thanks Mrs. Polly Rogers for featuring my little ole' blog.

Random-ness

Hey y'all!  Seriously, where does the time go?  

When I was in high school, time was the slowest ever!  I remember sitting in my last class of the day, continuously looking at the clock, thinking, is it 3:25 pm yet!  Yep, that is when the bell would ring, and you were FREE!  WOO HOO! Oh and by the way, I never did well in my last classes.  I was more focused on the ringing of the bell!  HA! 

Now, 3:25 pm means my baby is waking up from nap and my 'free' time is o.v.e.r.!!  

Mason is wearing underwear and a coat and he says, "I'm ready to go outside to play".  Umm... no, you're not! HA!

Well, another month in 2013 is gone.  Yep!  It's 7 days in to February and honestly, I don't know what in the world I have been doing for those days.  Let's see.    

I have a little Spring Fever!  I ordered Antibacterial soaps from Bath & Body Works, and room sprays.  After I placed my order, I realized I chose all Spring scents. And, isn't this box the cutest ever!  It made me smile opening the ugly brown box and then seeing blue and white plaid on the inside.  Ok. I know.  It's the little things, but hey kudos to Bath & Body Works!  And, also, let me tell you, the room sprays are the best.  I keep them in the bathroom and they work wonderful.  One of them will last close to a year.  They are concentrated to you only need one little squirt and you are smelling honeysuckle for hours. 

On to The Bachelor.  Yes I watch it and yes I love it!  Sorry.  I know it's drama, but I like Sean (I liked him on Emily's season too).  I think he's real and genuine and let's face it, easy on the eyes! Sorry babe!  I really do hope the best for him.

 

I had not watched the Bachelor or Bachelorette in years until last year when I watched Emily's season and honestly I thought she was just ok.  There always seemed to be something about her I didn't like, but I did liked Sean.  

So anyway, what I wanted to tell you, is if you do watch, you have to read this blog.  Oh. My. Goodness!  This girl is so funny and to me, she is on the money with her recaps.  I will confess I have read the spoilers.  I couldn't help it.  I had to know if crazy Tierra made it to the end.  Seriously, Sean.  What are you thinking!?  She's Got To Go!!  I won't say another word.  

Tomorrow our SUYL topic is DIY!  One of my favs.  I'll share what I've done and what I plan to do.  I'll also share some of my recent pins.

 

Until then... Y'all get on out there and make it a good day!

Get well soon!

Hey y'all!  Long time, no talk, huh?!  I feel like I have been 'out of it', since Christmas.

We had a 'little' touch of winter in the past week.  Not much.  Like 10 minutes of snow (that's how we measure in the South, by minutes, not inches) HA!, and then sleet and rain which all froze.  Nice.  Hey, at least it was on a Friday and Saturday so there wasn't much traveling going on in our house. 

 

So, honestly, we could have went sledding, but since Kevin and I felt like death, we stayed in and watched movies.  That worked for about 2 days and then Mason turned into the 'Tasmanian devil'!  We had to get him out or we were going to go nuts!

See, even the dog wanted to go back inside.  
 

Well, this has been the worst Winter in the Kranz house.  One sickness after another.  Yes, it's Mason first year in preschool, so I'm sure that has a lot to do with it, right?  Kevin and I both had the flu before Christmas and since then we've had several colds.  Mason too!  He missed an entire week of school.  It's only 3 days, but still...as soon as he gets used to going, he's out again.  In 11 years, I have never seen my husband sick.  No really!  Never.  He was so sick with the flu and last week, the stomach flu.

 
So, any who, we're on the mends yet again and hoping to get back in to the swing of things.  I mean, come on, I have projects to do, parties to plan, vacation to get ready for, and this is all before the summer!  HA!  I'm so looking forward to Spring and Summer this year.