Saturday, May 9, 2009

Back In Action

Guess who???? Yes, that's right, it's me!!! Can you believe it?!? Kelly, I know you're were about to trade me in if I didn't start blogging again.


Not really sure how this post will go since I have random pictures to add about the highlights of the last 3 weeks.
First of all I gave (with the help of some wonderful ladies) my best friend, Holly, a wedding shower. It was a lot of work but it was great!!

Me and Holly

The Sign-In Table

Drinks...we had a coffee bar but I didn't get a picture of it. :(

Food Table

More Food

Aren't these cute?

I had such a fun time at the shower. Holly and Justin got a TON of gifts! It made me miss having my own showers this time last year. Oh what fun to get a lot of cool gifts!

Next exciting thing that happened is I colored my hair ALL BY MYSELF!! Getting my hair colored by a professional is a thing of this past. Our budget simply does not allow it. So I decided I'd try it myself. I am sooo pleased with how it turned out. I didn't take a picture though. Not sure why!

I got this for $4 and something. I had a coupon! Isn't that fabulous?!?!

Another exciting thing is that I have been SO faithful to workout these past few weeks. I haven't blogged about it much b/c I don't want to set myself up or anything but God has been SO GOOD to me. He has given me strength to work out and self-control to stop eating when I'm full. A true miracle, I'm serious! I've lost a few pounds (it's taking the scales a little longer to adjust but my clothes fit better) and I just feel better and happier. I have a LONG way to go but I'm very hopeful!

The last fun thing to report is last night we have a youth outing and it was a lot of fun. Not all of our youth went but we had a great time!

Here's our group!

We went to eat and then to Gator Park to play.


My big kid! Josh had a lot of fun! We love our youth group and are so thankful for them.

Today has already started off as a GREAT day. We went to Panera! WOOHOOO! We had a gift card. Then we went to Wal-mart and now I'm blogging and doing laundry. Josh is reading because he has to go to Ft. Worth tomorrow for an I-term at SWBTS and has to read 2 books before he goes. I'm going to miss him a lot. If you think about it pray for his safety and diligence while he's there!

OK, that's enough for now. It's time to put the clothes in the dryer. Have a fabulous weekend!

7 comments:

Laurie said...

Glad you are back!!!!!!!!!!

Kelly said...

I was getting very concerned. ha!

Proud of you for coloring your own hair!!!!! I may be with you one day soon!!!!
Also proud of you for working out. Scott is turning our garage into a gym so maybe i'll finally start working out! ha!
miss you and love you!

Jenna said...

aww, hillary you have been missed in the blogging world! so good to get caught up with you - i loved all the pictures! you look sooo cute. hope ya'll are doing well!

Deric said...

I came across your blog while looking at Kelly's. Just wanted to let you know I am a hairstylist here in NWA. I am a color specialist with very reasonable prices. I know the economy has slowed so I have made it a point to keep my clients happy with great services at a affordable price. I can't not justify making people pay so much for color when it is so easy to go to the store and get it yourself. But I assure you that salon products are so much healthier for your hair to keep it in tip top condition! Let me know if I could ever assist you with any hair care needs! I work at T.Micheal Salon in Rogers.
Thanks~ M.j Bidwell

TriciaNae said...

Yay for a post!! I'm so dying my hair tomorrow...had a little drama this morning! It was bad.

Lauren said...

How fun.... and so glad to get an update girl!!!! :) Hope you're doing well!

Megan L Hutchings said...

So glad you are back :)!

I would love to see a picture of your hair b/c that color looks gorgeous.

The shower also looked like so much fun. I love the color combo!