Georgia on my mind

Today started like every other Sunday planning to go to church. Somehow my mind got taken over and Dave and I were headed to Savannah. 

We walked Riverstreet pretty much the entire time we were there. It was so pretty along the riverfront and we went into a lot of the shops. 

I started to feel sick so I figured maybe I needed some food so we went to JJ Bonerz on main street. 

Unfortunately it wasn't my lack of food That made me feel sick. So we had a quick lunch (I hardly ate) and we headed home earlier than planned. Luckily Savannah really isn't too far so we will go again for sure. This was our second time going together and we just love it. 

Dave knows how much I love these elephants. Without me even asking he pulled in and said lets take a few pics real quick! :)

We had a great time regardless of leaving early. Now it's time to rest and try to feel better so I don't have to miss any work. Nobody's  got time for that! 

Hope everyone had a great weekend!! 

<3 Sara

Hampton Park

Today really was a great day and the weather was amazing!!! 

I let Dave sleep in and I headed to the gym for a quick but effective workout. Him and I got ready and headed out for the day. 

We grabbed lunch then headed to my house to let the dogs out and chill for about an hour. Then we headed to my Grammys to visit with her and my aunt for a bit. It was nice to spend some time with them. 

We thought about doing the Yorktown later but decided free sounded better. So we headed downtown to Hampton Park. It had been years since I went there and Daves first visit. 

We saw this cute little guy and a bunch of his friends. 

We saw a couple do their "first look" pictures which were pretty sweet. 

Dave and I walked around and took some pictures while enjoying the amazing weather and pretty flowers everywhere. 

I really love this guy! 

He took a bunch of silly pictures haha 

We ended our evening with grilled chicken and some movies! 

I am quite tired so this grandma may go to bed early this evening! 

<3 Sara

More for me

This post I am sure will be more for me than anyone else BUT I wanted to post an update about working out. 

Early this year my ankle was out of comission for awhile mmm like 3 months. So I put on a good 15lbs and I have been extremely unhappy about it. I have tried to embrace it for what it is but lets face it that just isn't happening. My ankle has finally after months gotten stronger so I have been back in the gym almost daily. Life happens so unfortunately getting to the gym everyday just isn't as easy as it once was. 

Daves apartment complex just updated their gym equipment and I have been LOVING it. In the last week I have really stepped it up and started doing HIIT (high intensity interval training) workouts along with a mile on the treadmill, weights and abs. I can say honestly I already feel a difference in myself not just my body. I FEEL better and already stronger not to mention seeing muscle showing back up!! 

This picture is obviously more for me than anyone else lol BUT seriously my stomach is already looking smaller. Yay!! 

These are 2 of mu favorite quick HIIT workouts. Even if you only run through these one time you WILL get your heart rate up and break a sweat. 

I haven't and won't weigh myself for awhile. The scale can be so negative for me as it is for most people. So I have no idea what my weight currently is and I won't be finding out anytime soon. 

So glad my weightloss journey is continuing and not stopping anytime soon. My goal is to be healthy and feel good about myself not to be skinny. By the way I kinda hate that word, just sayin. 

Anyway if you actually read this sorry for boring you haha but this was for me mainly and if anybody got something out of it then thats awesome!! 

Happy Wednesday everyone!! Weeks halfway over!

<3 Sara

I love my people

This weekend really was a very good weekend!! 

Friday after work Dave and I just hung out, watched tv, had some dinner then he went to get his kiddos and I headed home. 

Saturday morning mom and I woke up kinda early and headed to Myrtle Beach for the day to do some shopping. We both did pretty good and I even knocked out some Christmas gifts and baby shower gifts I needed to get. I also got me some pants for work which I needed and a few tops for when it gets colder out. I had fun spending the day with my mom, just us! Thank you mommy for such a good day together, I love you bunches!! 

Sunday was another fun day! 

First up was Church, have I mentioned how much I love this church, such a blessing. Dave's kids get SOOO excited for church and I think that is just awesome! We had a full row of just our group me, Dave, Lola, her friend, Shannon, Ashley and Mike! I love going to church with my people! Mom and Dad go to earlier otherwise our group would have taken up an entire row! 

After church Dave, myself, all the kiddos and Shannon went over to the mall for lunch then to shop a little (just her and I) while Dave let the kids play in the play area. Oh and how can I forget they got to ride the train. I walked out a store as the train was going by and they screamed my name they were SO excited, for $2 it's worth letting them ride it. 

They also got to pretend to ride these guys in the middle of the mall. 

After the mall we headed to Ashley Lanes to celebrate Blake turning 8! 

The kids had a BLAST bowling, especially Logan. I think as long as it's a game he is all about it!! This kid loves him some games. It was so cute too because he was so excited when anyone else got strikes or just did a good job as well. Good sportsmanship which was really cool to see. I also bowled a little bit however I am not very good so it was short lived. 

After some pizza, cake, and presents it was time to go! Dave had a football game to watch and I needed to get to the gym! 

After the gym I went home for a YUMMMMMY shrimp alfredo dinner with the family. It was a perfect way to end such a good weekend! 

So Blessed and I thank God daily for the people in my life! 

Have a great week everyone! 

<3 Sara

Out of my comfort zone

So last night I went out of my comfort zone and went to a strangers house with a bunch of girls I didn't already know. Ok I lie I knew 2 of the girls, Ashley and Heather. So why did I do this you may ask. Well my friend Ashley and I decided to join a small group or Life Group as my church calls it and then we invited Heather to join us. 

I tried to join one of these groups maybe 4 years ago and my anxiety took control and I was out the door leaving before thw group even started. Pathetic but true, anxiety is a pretty real deal. 

So there were a few appealing things about this group: all girls, literally a 2 minute walk from Dave's apartment, 2 of my girlfriends would be there (security blanket) AND it's main focus is anxiety (NEEDED) clearly this group was meant for me and I felt called to join it no matter how nervous I would get. 

So last night was more the meet and greet to give us an idea who we had with us and what was going to go on for the next 12 weeks or so. It went really well after I finally calmed my anxious self, took about 10 minutes. The girls were all really nice and so many different stages of life which I think will make the stories even more entertaining. Some I will relate to and maybe some I won't. 

They had us write down one thing we currently struggle with and then give it to them on a piece of paper. What will they do with the paper, no clue! However after we did this they gave us the verse Philippians 4:11-13 which I loved so therefore I am sharing it here. 

We all agreed most of this group will remain very private due to the nature and some of the stories that may be shared. But I wanted to blog to just say woohoo for stepping out of my comfort zone and can't wait to see what happens. 

<3 Sara

Another boy

Tuesday morning at 6:20am my best friend since diapers Kelly had a precious baby boy. I didn't get to meet him that day but I got to meet him yesterday. 

He was so small and so cute and quite gassy haha as soon as I held him he was tootin like crazy! Luckily they don't smell when they are that young! I can't wait to see this little guy grow up! Unfortunately they don't live in Charleston but I will still see him when I can. I miss seeing Kelly too but that's life! 

I went to daves after and went with him to drop off his kids. The sky was absolutely beautiful and the picture does it no justice!! 

<3 Sara

Sunday Funday downtown

So unlike most Sundays our lazy butts didn't make it to church. Saturday was kind of a late night so sunday morning was sloooowww moving. Not to mention the weather was just yucky so I will blame that too. 

So since the weather wasn't great we needed to figure out what to do for the day because I am not a huge fan of doing nothing. We decided to head downtown to the aquarium and then IF the weather was ok to head to Spongebobs house (pineapple fountain). 

I am so glad we got a membership to the aquarium. The four of us have gone at least 4 times now so it has already paid for itself PLUS it is good until May at least. 

We also found out we can go to the 4-D movies for FREE!! So we decided to try it, I saw the title was sea monsters so I wasn't real sure how Alayna would like it. My instinct was right, a few minutes in she was scared and crying so Dave took her outside. Logan and I stayed and thought it was so neat. A few times he took the glasses off but he said he really liked it. I think next time depending on the title we will go ahead and not take Alayna in and just let the boys go. 

After we finished at the aquarium, we spent at least 2 hours there, we headed to the Pineapple. You can see the weather wasn't perfect but there was no rain or lightning so we took our chances. 

The kids absolutely LOVED the fountain. They were running all around it and ended up soaked! They were too funny holding their shorts up haha in their efforts to not get wet. 

We didn't stay too long because we were pretty hungry. Next time we will take towels and plan to stay longer because they were not ready to leave. Oh and take some snacks! 

This was maybe 15 minutes after getting in the car. I think all that fun wore her OUT!! 

Got back to the apt and chilled but I knew I needed a workout so off to the gym I went. 

Sunday really was a good day! 

<3 Sara

It's a BOY!

My sister Krystal is pregnant and found out the sex of the baby Thursday. She told me mainly so I could help her with the cake for her gender reveal party which we had yesterday. 

Stripes ended up being a theme to an extent lol not planned! 

Vincent revealing to everyone there the gender. BOY!!! Our family is full of girls so we are so excited to have a boy thrown into the mix. 

Somehow my bed ended up having 4 kids in it.... Yikes! 

I am so happy for my sister and Vincent and can't wait to meet my very first nephew! 

<3 Sara