What DID we do before we had kids?

Well both kids are off at 4H Camp for the week - A is a counselor and M is a camper (his last year unless he decides to become a counselor). 

Now that we are "single" parents again we are realizing what it is we did before kids - went out A LOT!  Spent a lot more money on going out. 

We're having fun just being together and doing what WE want to do!  Which is a big change from the norm in our house.

My diet is going well - I've lost 30 pounds since I began this journey the end of April - 3 months ago.  That's pretty good, but it could be more if I would just stop "cheating".  It's difficult but I keep asking myself - do I want that food more than I want to lose the weight?  It seems to be working.....

I've decided I want to replace the black picture frames in my cubicle remodel with white ones like my inspiration photo - they arrive on Friday, I'll post a new picture of my cube when it's done.

Now off to lunch....have a great day!

My new work space!

Using Pintrest as my inspiration (see my last blog), I redecorated and reorganized my work cubicle.  And I LOVE LOVE LOVE it.  It's clean, sophisticated and makes me happy to walk into each day.    Here are some photos of the after (I forgot to take before ones).  We spend so much of our time at work, I feel strongly that the environment should be positive, uplifting and relaxing (as well as functional). 

The photos are taken by my husband, sister and cousin (only one is from the internet - the daises) to remind me of the world outside of my cubicle.  Not sure how much I like them, the inspiration photo has them in big white frames which I think I would like better.

Here is the overall new look. New lamp, photos, boxes....

This is my keep calm and carry on reminder (though I think that poster could be a bit bigger).  New new white boxes to hold my desk supplies.  The white magazine holder is great for file folders and is much nicer looking than other options.

My new bulletin board and favorite photo of the kids~!

My zen area - the tray was the hardest to find - love my little Buddha!

Long time no share....what's new?

I can't believe it's been a month since my last post.  So an update - our family took a much needed vaca to Hawaii - the Big Island.  We stayed at the Aston Kona by the Sea and it was lovely!  Ocean front, 2 bedroom full kitchen, pool, beach.  We BBQ'd dinner a few nights, had coffee on the lanai in the morning and watched the most amazing sunsets!  The helicopter ride over the volcano resulted in T & the kids seeing lava actually flowing into the ocean which was amazing!  Needless to say it was a great 10 days. 

Then back to the grind:  work, soccer practice, color guard practice.....

I decided I needed a pick-me-up at work.  So I saw this really cool cubicle makeover on Pinterest (yes I am addicted to Pinterest).

It includes new organization items, picture frames, bulletin board - so I went shopping!  Here is the link, of course I'm making it my own version of this one  http://empirella.wordpress.com/2011/05/01/cubicle-makeover/

I promise to post an after photo for you, but it'll be a couple of weeks since I had to order a few things online.  

I'm down 27 pounds (proud I only gained 1 pound on our vacation).  Back on track now so hopefully next week we'll have some more good news.  Just for those of you who need a "happy place" to imagine, here is a photo of the view from our lanai (what they call the patio/deck in Hawaii).