Wee bit Wednesday

{one} if you won a trip to Disneyland/world, who would you take with you? My dear hubby and my precious little Princess Raegan

{two} when was the last time you listened to a CD? Last week maybe. In my office.

{three} what spice/seasoning is your favorite? Dill. I love the taste of dill seasoning.

{four} if you were in a band, what kind of music would you play? I dont know. Probably pop or country. But that will never happen.

{five} if you could have personally witnessed one historical event, which one would it be? Good question. Not real sure. Maybe the Titanic event. Not be on the ship but be alive when it all happend. I love stories of the Titanic.

{six} if you could go back to school, what would you study? Nursing.

{seven} if you could go to one sporting event, all expenses paid, which one would you see? The Winter Olympics

{eight} do you drive an automatic or a manual? automatic.

{nine} are you comfortable speaking in front of people? No. I had a big fear of it for the longest time. As I am getting older I am a little bit more comfortable.

{ten} have you ever experienced an earthquake? Yes. I live in California. But never THE BIG ONE and hopefully never have to.

My house smells like smoke

UGHHH.... wouldn't you know it. Today I am having a Miche Bag purse party. So I have about 10 of my girlfriends coming over to hang out.

Last night, I was cooking hubby dinner. I was making burritos. I got the tortillas ready to warm up and put them on the stove and thought I would warm them up when my hubby got home so they would be warm for him. Raegan and I went into the other room to watch TV and about 30-45 minutes later I see smoke and smell burning. I run into the kitchen, apparently I turned the stove on to heat the tortillas and didnt realize it. Now my house smells terrible. It's 56 degrees outside and I have all the windows open, fans on, candles lit etc etc etc. I really do not want all my friends to come in and smell the burning smell. UGHH...what a time for this to happen. Hey at least I caught it before the house caught on fire.

{one} what was your first job?
Besides babysitting, I was a waitress at a local restraunt. I was 16.

{two} have you ever seen a stand up comedian?
I have seen Jeff Dunham, I guess he would be like a comedian.

{three} when was the last time you played mini golf?
about a year and a half. I like it for the first 4 to 5 holes and then get bored with it.

{four} what was the last picture you took?
Last night of my princess on her new little chair my husband bought her.

{five} burnt food: yes or no?
NO!!!! as we speak I am trying to air my house out. I burnt a tortilla last night.

{six} if you have a pocket full of change, what do you do with it?
Lately I put it in Raegan's piggy bank.

{seven} can you touch your tongue to your nose?
Yes.

{eight} do you scrapbook?
I used to before I got pregnant. Now with the little one there is no time.

{nine} do you buy lottery tickets?
no. I always say I would like to win the lotto but how is that possible if I do not buy a ticket.

{ten} do you prefer to be in front of the camera or behind it?
pre pregnancy, it didnt matter, in front or behind. Right now...definetly behind :)

Love/Hate Relationship with weekends

Usually everyone is super excited for the weekend to come. Me, I have a love/hate relationship with them.

I love that I do not have to get up early and go to work. I love the my hubby is home and we spend time as a family. I love that we get to hang out with friends and just be lazy.

I hate that it is so hard to be good on the weekend. By being good I mean, eating healthy. Through out the week I am so good. I stay home, eat healthy, workout every day. But weekends come and I have such great intentions but seldom follow through. This weekend that is going to change. I am going to be good, all though I have a spring bbq to go to and a birthday party at a pizza place. I am going to be good. I do not work hard all week to spoil it on the weekend.

Wee bit Wednesday

So it is Wednesday again. Wee bit Wednesday time. So I guess I will be a once a week blogger by the looks of things.

Week 3 of boot camp and its still kicking by booty...But my body shape is changing so much. I love it.


{one} scruffy or clean shaven?
I love the weekends when hubby doesn't shave for a couple days. So scruffy for sure.
{two} what’s your favorite sundae topping?
Caramel{three} do you own slippers?
No slippers{four} did you ever have a tree house?
no. I never had one. Would love to make one for my Princess Raegan.{five} how you do relieve stress?
clean{six} what’s your favorite dr. seuss book?
the old classic. Green Eggs and Ham{seven} have you ever taken dance classes?
yes. {eight} which do you use more: the thesaurus or the dictionary?
neither really. Sometimes I look up words on dictionary.com{nine} what’s your favorite form of exercise?
Right now I am in bootcamp and I am loving it.{ten} what’s the longest you’ve ever waited in line?
hmm....a ride a Disneyland probably.Have a good week.

Wee bit Wednesday

Wednesday again. Wow. The time is flying by. I am on day 7 of my boot camp program and I am really liking it. I have somehow hurt my left knee and I really wish it would go back to normal.



{one} what color is your kitchen?
It is a burgundy red color. I painted it about 4 years ago. {two} do you have a good luck charm?
No {three} do you prefer to write with a pen or pencil?
I use a pen a majority of the time, however I do like to write in pencil. {four} can you use chopsticks?
Yes {five} do you prefer baths or showers?
showers {six} what is your favorite salad dressing?
I like a good balsalmic vinagarette, Ranch {seven} can you sing the alphabet backwards?
Never tried but probably not. {eight} do you have any allergies?
Non water proof mascara. Weird right. Anytime I wear non water proof mascara my eyes get swollen {nine} crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
I love crunchy peanut butter but for some reason I only buy the creamy. Note to self...next time buy crunchy. {ten} have you ever hitch hiked?
No

Wednesday

So I am on day two of my bootcamp and they killed us this morning. I will be lucky if I can walk tomorrow without saying ouch every step.

I am participating in this wee bit of me Wednesday for the first time.


{one} do you wear holey jeans? if so, do you buy them that way?
No, I do not like jeans with holes in them. My legs are to big for that.

{two} do you get a full 8 hours of sleep per night?
No. I go to bed around 10 and get up at 4:30. I am also up once or twice because unfortunately by daughter doesnt sleep through the night.

{three} what’s your favorite way to eat an oreo?
I really do not eat Oreos.

{four} do you wear shoes in your house?
Usually no. Our carpet is almost white. I have been going shoe less for so long at our house it also feels very weird to feel shoes on my friends carpets.

{five} who would you call first if you won the lottery?
Besides my hubby, My best friend Kammie.

{six} have you ever been in a food fight?
No. I dont believe I have. I dont like food everywhere. I even hate when the baby has it all over her face.

{seven} do you snore?
Not unless I am sick and really tired.

{eight} do you know how fast you type?
I dont know WPM but I know I am pretty fast.

{nine} can you do a headstand (without using a wall)?
NO

{ten} how do you like your popcorn?
I like all kinds of popcorn. Really like the kettle korn. The freshly made not the bagged.

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Bootcamp

Bootdcamp??? Really? Who signs up for this except for 19-25 year old fit people who want to protect their Country? Well...I guess I do. I am paying $145 for someone to torture my poor body for 8 weeks. 8 weeks of bootcamp, ughh...i never though that person would be me. But I am now an official bootcamper, (if thats even a word). I started at 5am this morning. I am going to be so sore tomorrow morning. It was pretty hard today and they told us this wasnt even the hard part. OH NO!!!

So I have started. 8 weeks Mon-Friday 5am-6am. Is it bad that I can wait for Saturday already. After 8 weeks I am hoping I will be down about 25 lbs. Lets see.

Walking is scary

Raegan has been walking since 1/11/11 and her poor little head. It seems like she is falling all the time now. She has hit her head several times.

Friday night, she was walking around in the kitchen. I sat down in one of the dining table chairs, she steps on my foot and slipped off. Next thing I know she had fallen. Not only did she hit her head on the solid oak claw foot of the table but also her mouth. I picked my baby up, looked at her and there was blood coming out her mouth and her lip was huge. I almost panicked. I called my hubby and said we were heading to urgent care. My poor princess split the inside of her upper lip and has a fat lip. Luckily no stitches are needed and it will heal on its own. I snapped this photo with my phone before I even cleaned her face off. I just threw her in her car seat and we were off.

comments

I am just realizing I need to start looking at my comments. Sorry to those who have left comments and I haven't replied to and thank you to those who gave me those little awards.

I vow to be a better blogger from here on out. I guess I need to figure out how to use the blog site a little better.

Back on the wagon

So after this weekend and looking of pictures of myself with my precious little angel, I have decided to get back on the diet wagon. I am 42 lbs heavier than before I had my princess. YES...that is a lot of weight. So I am bound and determined to get this off by June 1st.

So the top picture is me prior to Raegan. Below that is me this weekend with Raegan. OMG...How did I let that happen. You can see my weight I carry a lot of it in my butt and thighs. So today is my 3rd attempt at trying this year to lose it. Whats the saying. 3rd times the charm. Please oh please let it work this time.

Busy Girl

My princess Raegan is such a busy girl she is wearing mommy out. She started walking on 1/1/11. 10 days before her first birthday. Now she is basically running. She is all over the house and wants to get into anything.

The little mock baby gates I have set up are now not working. She just pushes threw them to get where she wants to go.

She has turned into such a toddler so fast. It really is making me consider trying to have another one....But....that means trying to talk the hubby into it. I dont think that will be happening anytime soon.

Day 14 and big fat ZERO

So day 14 of lifestyle change aka "diet". I weigh the same as last week butttt....that is good because of the following.

1) Raegan got Pneumonia this week.
2) Mommy (me) got bronchitis and sinus infection
3) Daddy was sick all weekend
4) 1 through 3 means mommy did not work out all week.

So I am happy to remain the same for the week and day 21 will probably be the same since I just went to the Dr because I am still sick and I most likely will not be working out this week either.

Raegan's Wheels

I have had nothing but compliments on the wagon that Raegan got for her first birthday.

A little back story. My husband likes to have a project to work on at all times. When I say project I mean a car, motorcyle ..something that he can take all apart and get it painted, powder coated and put it back together and it looks 10 times better than what it did before he started. Now I am trying to get him to find an old convertible volkswagen beetle to start working on for Raegan when she turns 16.

Instead...he found something that he can work on for her 1st birthday. Here is her adorable wagon that her daddy built for her. It started off as just a standard Red wagon with wood fencing around it. Now it is the princess' stylish ride. He got the idea off a website he saw but they were selling them for about $400. He was able to make one himself for less than half that. The picture's do not even do it justice. It is soooo cute. Nice bright pink, with girly skulls and pinstriping all over it.

Blog Giveaways

You have got to love blog giveaways.

I opened my door the other day to find a big box. It was from Joy who writes the Living on Trees blog. I won the Noxzema gift pack she was giving away. I was so excited to open it and when she said that Noxzema went above and beyond she was correct. I will not have to buy any razors for quite a while. I was so excited to go shave. Never thought I would say that.

Now Joy is giving away a Picture People certificate. I just happend to want to take Raegan there for her first birthday pics so I have my fingers crossed. Check out her blog if you get a chance. Living on trees.

My Baby is 1 today

Well it has happend. My little princess is 1 today. Pretty neat birthday this year. 1 on 1/11/11.
I just cant believe how fast it went. I remember being in the hospital this time last year waiting for her to arrive. And now I am chasing her around the house. I love every minute with her and I cant wait for what the future holds for us.

7 days

Seven days so far in my lifestyle change. Lifestyle change, better way of saying "diet". I am happy to report I am down 4 lbs. So hopefully this week will follow suit and lose another 3-4 lbs.

2011 and Pay it Forward

I am starting this post because I am a firm believer in pay it forward and another blogger has set this challenge. I always give spare change in my pocket is someone asks me. Who knows I might need some change one day for gas and would hope someone would help me out. I will pay it forward to the first 3 people who comment on this post by making a home made good and send it to you.

This particular post is from a new blog that I just discovered, Ambrosia Clark. Thanks for starting this amazing project!!

*To be eligible, you must also post this in your blog, offering the same thing to 3 other people.
*The rules are that it must be handmade by you and it must be sent to your 3 people sometime in 2011.

I suggest if you are playing along you give yourself an approximate *due by* date so the people that signed up arent waiting terribly long.

Ready, set, GO!

I am giving myself a goal to send out my goods by the end of May 2011.

Have a great day everyone

New Year and 45 lbs

2011 has arrived. I am not quite sure I am ready for it but I have no choice.

So flashback to 2007. Kimberly Smith (me) weighed in at 280 lbs. Yes...280 lbs. I was very over weight and depressed about it. I didnt show it on the outside so everyone thought I was the happy go lucky funny girl but really on the inside I hated myself and my life. Things happend in my life that made me want to be a different person. I started eating healthy and was at the gym 5 days a week. I didnt "diet". If I said I was on a diet it just wouldn't work. So I did a lifestyle change of being active and eating healthier. In about a year I lost close to 100 lbs. I was much happier in my life. I was much happier with my husband because I felt sexier, prettier and overall better.

2008 was a good year. As husband and wife we traveled and just went through life happier because of the new me. The new me mad both me and hubby happier. Although he said he didn't care about my weight.

April 2009 I found out I was pregnant with my little miracle. I call her my little miracle because in the 13 years my husband and I were together I could never get pregnant. We went to a fertility doctor who said I was fine and shouldn't have any troubles. The common factor in all my doctor visits were you need to lose weight. Well, losing close to 100 lbs obviously helped because now we were expecting our little bundle of joy. Now all along before I found out I was pregnant I was at the gym 5 days a week. As soon as I found out I was pregnant I quit going to the gym. Why? I just had it in my head that something was going to happen to the baby if I kept working out, so I stopped. After all my baby was more important than going to the gym. So since April 2009, I have not been as active as I should be. I gained 60 lbs during my pregnance and I am sad to say I have 45 lbs still to lose.

Sooo... New Year and 45 lbs to lose. I started going back to the gym and I have been eating better. I love this machine at the gym. The stairmaster. Not the old step step step but more of the one that looks like an escalator that you just keep climbing. Before baby I could do 40 minutes on this machine and not have any problems. It was my favorite machine. The machine that I credit to getting my thighs and legs into shape. Well...sad to say, I did 8 minutes and it killed me. I was so out of breath. Thats what almost two years of no excercise has done to my endurance. So everyday I will be adding 2-4 minutes on this machine and get my endurance back. I used to also take Zumba and spinning classes. I don't dare go into these classes right now until I can get my endurance back. I would be so embarassed to have to leave class halfway through because I thought I would die if I kept going.

45 lbs...wow...thats quite a bit and to top it off. I would love to lose it by the end or March. That means 15 lbs a month. I just keep repeating the mantra. I can do it, I can do it, I can do it. I now have to do it for myself and also for my little miracle. I want her to be an active baby so she needs parents that can lead her.

I can do it, I can do it, I can do it.