valentines day faux pas?

I'm married to a guy who couldn't even tell you his own mother's birthday (bless his heart).

He's just that bad with remembering dates (unless it comes to motocross/supercross dates, he's got those memorized, of course).

So every year I have to tell him what we are doing Valentines Day (it's usually pretty simple...make a nice breakfast, give each other cards and maybe our favorite candy).

This year? I want one of these:

Wax Seal Necklace

Silver Skeleton Key Necklace

But which one? I can't decide. Someone help me.

I conveniently sent both of these to hubs' facebook in a message. I can just see his face when he opens them...."What the heck is E-T-S-Y?"

so. excited.

My show is on tonight. 'Nuff said.

a letter to a sweet pea

Dearest Colton:

While your mommy was taking a much deserved afternoon nap, we played with the camera.

It was kinda like a game, huh? Me chasing you around...and you weren't the least bit camera shy either. I would say, "Strike a pose, baby boy!" and you would always grab your ear. That's an unusual pose, but you totally worked it.



Oh, you melt my heart with your baby blue eyes and blonde hair. I can't help but think (and hope) my own babies someday with have those similar characteristics.




But then, somewhere after about 20 minutes of this game, you grew tired. Those cranky eyes don't intimidate me, I was bound and determined to get the money shot.


And then you delivered. You handsome devil, you.

(The money shot)

fitness friday update - week 2

Ok, here comes the part where I 'fess up for the week on how I did:





Weightloss this week: 0! Zero...Nada...Zilch. I was exactly stinkin' the same weight this morning as I have been every other day! I thought for sure I would see something on the scale, but I didn't. I am seeing changes in inches though, because my pants are more loose.





Miles Ran this week: 8! A little less than last week's 10, but I did get in 1 hour of cardio pilates. It was pretty much awesome and I'm sad the class meets only once a week because I would do it every day.

Right now my husband is on this juicing kick - carrots specifically. So I've been drinking this juice every day now and its actually pretty good. He's trying to go raw this spring as part of his training for motocross. Something about, if you cleanse your body with raw food it gets rid of the lactic acid build up and if you have no lactic acid then you don't get arm-pump....or something like that.

Anyways, Happy Friday to all my lovelies! What are your plans for this weekend? I'm going to read books on economic crashes (not by choice, its for a graduate class), so my weekend will be pretty tame :)

baby photography

I stumbled across this blog this morning. Sara, a photographer in the San Diego area, does an awesome job of capturing newborns.

Seriously, they melt my heart. You guys need to go look at them. Seriously, go now. I'll wait....

Anyways, it makes me want to take pictures of babies, babies, and more babies. And since I have no plans to procreate anytime soon, that means I have no babies to take pictures of :(

So, here is what I am proposing...if you live in the southwest Michigan area and know of someone with a newborn (2 weeks old or less) I will take their pictures for FREE (and for the fun of it).

Yep, I just want the practice and what better way than to offer it up for free. If you want more information, just shoot me a comment or email me at: adoredesignstudio@gmail.com and we can work out the details.

I hope somebody takes me up on this offer!

fitness friday update - week 1

I've decided that every Friday, I'll give my update on the exercising plan and my quest for six-pack abs. Hopefully y'all will keep me motivated and accountable!



Weightloss this week: 1 lb. (I'm not sad about this cause, I think I'm actually gaining weight in muscle...I can start to see it in my arms and legs...not so much in the stomach...boo!)



Miles Ran this week: 10!



I'm starting to get where I actually like the running (gasp, I know...never thought the day would come). It also helps to get pumped up listening to the Black Eyed Peas. I am on such a kick with them right now! Both of their latest albums (Monkey Business and The END) are my go-to's.



This girl is going to one of their concerts this year. I'm so jealous! Take me with you! Seriously!



I also ordered this bathing suit for my cruise.

Yeah.......I really need to be tan for it.....huh? If any of you know me personally you know thats a big feat in of itself. I don't tan....not even if I wanted to. My body just says nope, not happening.

Must be that scottish heritage :)

guest bedroom

I'm in the process of redoing the guest bedroom. It was very man-ish before. Lots of blue, red, and tan plaid. It screamed "dude."

So heres my makeover plan:

1. Get a new bedspread...check!



2. Get new rod and curtains...check check.



3. Redo that awful lamp or just trash it and get a new one.

4. Make an upholstered headboard....ummm...perhaps?

This lovely lady is from Pottery Barn and runs about $900. I've decided I can make one for around $150-200, but I'll admit this project intimidates me. I want the shape of the headboard, but I just don't know what color to do. I think a blue to match the bedspread would be too match-matchy, any beige or linen color would blend in with the walls, and I'm not sold on white. I seriously don't know what to do.

What would you guys do?