tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91630069851230436172024-02-19T02:18:11.128-06:00Moments Like ThisAllisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03432743070275753056noreply@blogger.comBlogger216125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163006985123043617.post-28282871478805754752014-03-17T07:00:00.000-05:002014-03-17T07:00:08.390-05:00Meal Plan 3/17-3/21<center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm sure this is a pretty boring topic/post for most people to read but I love typing out what we are having for the week! I can easily go back and see what we have had (& enjoyed) if I am in a cooking rut! Here is our plan for the week… keeping things pretty simple.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last night we had <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2014/01/3-ingredient-citrus-onion-pulled-pork.html">3 Ingredient Citrus Onion Pulled Pork Sandwiches</a> (Recipe from Six Sister's Stuff).</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Tonight, we are having <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2014/02/croissant-french-toast/">Croissant French Toast</a> (Recipe from The Pioneer Woman). We will also have bacon and eggs! </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Tuesday: My famous meatballs, rice, and gravy!! I do not have this typed up but if enough people request it, I will type it up!! Here is a picture I took the last time I made them…</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wednesday is our night out! It breaks up our week and gives us some quality time during a busy week. We have been going to Pappasitos for the past few months (only missing 1-2 weeks) and I love it!!</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We are heading out of town Thursday night, which means a 4 day work week for me!! We will enjoy meals with our family and friends that we do not get to see very often! Can't think of a more perfect way to get back into reality! </span></center>
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Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03432743070275753056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163006985123043617.post-89173416895978558262014-03-16T17:38:00.002-05:002014-03-16T17:38:23.543-05:00Week(end) Recap<center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have a good reason for my blogging absence… I shouldn't say a good reason because it wasn't good but more on that at a later time. Instead, I sit here in denial that my spring break is over! :-( I was so excited this time last week and I can't believe it has already been a week. Instead of being sad that it is over, I am going to focus on how much fun I had!! </span></center>
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Monday was a me day! After everything that has gone on this year, it was really important that I relaxed this past week. I slept in and went to have a 2 hour massage. It was amazing!! When I got home, I played with the dogs in the backyard for 20 mins. or so. When I came inside, I looked in the mirror (as I was washing my hands) and was so surprised at how burnt I got! Later that night, H got home and we made homemade pizza and cooked it on the BGE. The pizza was really good and will definitely be made many times this spring/summer! Here is a little before and after picture for you..</span></center>
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Tuesday, I went to lunch with a great friend and then met some other friends at a local place for some fresh air and drinks! We sat outside and ended up having to move under an umbrella because yet again I (& all the others) were getting burnt. Clearly, we are not used to this 80 degree weather. *Doesn't look like we will be getting used to it because it is make in the 50's now. gross.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wednesday was low key! We had dinner with a couple that we had not seen in a really long time. I think I laid in bed the majority or the day and jumped back in bed shortly after we got home from dinner!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Thursday, I went to lunch with my team!! It was so good to spend time with them and not talk about school stuff or kids! I got a facial later that afternoon and it was amazing!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Friday, I went to dinner with another great friend. We tried to get a few different people to take a picture of us at lunch but our selfie skills are better than their picture taking skills!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I had not shopped since the end of January but we can't help it when we get together!! I didn't go crazy but did get a new pair of jeans and 2 shirts!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Chris and I decided we wanted to try a new recipe on the BGE. We made blackened catfish and dirty rice. It was so good!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">On Saturday, Chris and I spent the day together shopping, having lunch, and enjoying each others company. We made it home just before a huge thunderstorm came through. It was so nice to sit on the couch and listen to the storm. I love a good, spring thunderstorm! I am also loving all of the fresh fruit that is in season… I may or may not have eaten lots of these this weekend…</span></div>
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Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03432743070275753056noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163006985123043617.post-10570273297858144022014-01-05T10:28:00.001-06:002014-01-05T10:28:41.669-06:001st Meal Plan of 2014<center>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Obviously I haven't posted my goals for 2014 but one of them is to meal plan every week. I was really good at meal planning for a few months last year but then started slacking. It makes the week nights so much easier when you know what you are having and don't have to go to the store every day! I have a few blogs that I love to get recipe ideas from but most come from pinterest. If you meal plan and post it, leave a comment so I can go check it out and get new ideas!! </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have never made this recipe but I have made the bubble up pizza, bubble up BBQ chicken, and bubble up enchiladas and they all are amazing!! This is such an easy week night recipe and I definitely recommend any of the above!!</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Friday & Saturday are normally dinner our or my husband grills something. I will definitely be back with reviews for these meals!! Happy first full week of 2014, make it the best! Tomorrow is my first day back to work in 2 weeks. I am kinda in denial about going back but really ready to see my kiddos!!</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We had a WONDERFUL Christmas with our families (much better than Thanksgiving when my husband was sick). It's hard to live away from family but even harder during the holidays. Thankfully we are within driving distance and are able to see all four of our wonderful families. We had such a wonderful visit but there is nothing like coming home to your own house, space, and bed. I am up to my ears in laundry and needing to find new places for our new Christmas goodies! Once I get off this computer it is go time... this house will be clean and put back together before I go to sleep tonight!! I will let the pictures do the rest of the talking...</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We celebrated our first Christmas with his mom a few days before Christmas. We would be seeing her Christmas day also but it would be a little crazy so we did Christmas with them early. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We spent Christmas Eve afternoon at my mom's house. Her having a tree up and lots of goodies underneath is huge! We have had a rough few years and it made me so happy to see all of this out! 2014 is a new, happy beginning for this fam! This is the tree at my mom's house!!</span></center>
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Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03432743070275753056noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163006985123043617.post-51054769445859073132013-12-20T17:15:00.002-06:002013-12-20T17:31:54.959-06:00Five on Friday!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am linking up with <a href="http://www.northcarolinacharm.com/2013/12/five-on-friday-christmas-edition-part-ii.html">Christina</a> for 5 on Friday today!!..</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1) Although I said I am ready for a break, this week started off better then I ever could have dreamed... I was crowned teacher of the year. To say I was excited, overwhelmed, honored, thankful (& lots of other feelings) would be an understatement. I do not teach for recognition but it was nice to be recognized!</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">3) I have school on my mind still (& promise to cut it off sometime tonight) and am so thankful for such an amazing team of teachers that I work with. These 5 make the good days better and the hard days easier!</span></center>
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Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03432743070275753056noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163006985123043617.post-76615491666378208812013-12-08T18:24:00.003-06:002013-12-08T18:24:56.953-06:00Tis the Season!<center>
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Our house has such a homey feeling and it has been so nice to curl up on the couch with my husband, dogs, hot chocolate, and a nice fire in the fireplace. Friends are posting on FB that they are starting to get cabin fever...had you asked me yesterday, I would have said I was fine but I am getting a little antsy now. Since Thursday night, I have taken a couple showers and then put on a new pair of pajamas/comfy clothes. I did go work out on Friday and we just got back from getting pizza but I am done with the cold!! </span></center>
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Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03432743070275753056noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163006985123043617.post-55773053602907386182013-12-06T12:53:00.003-06:002013-12-06T12:53:59.049-06:00Five on Friday!<center>
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Minus one set back, I enjoyed every minute of last week. I didn't realize how much it was needed until the other night when I was pouting that it was over. Here is my big recap from the week!!</span></center>
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I don't have a picture (bad blogger, I know) but last Monday I had lunch with a friend at a place called Whiskey Cake. We went to the one in Plano and it was so good!! The whiskey cake is to die for!!! Had another lunch with a group of teacher friends on Tuesday. It is so mince being able to catch up with everyone that you don't get to spend as much time with (even if you see them at work everyday!)</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have been off all week and staying up late reading blogs. I have been reading a few here and there since taking a personal blogging break but I have caught up on ALL of my favorite blogs (and now I am looking for more!!) I didn't really miss posting much because I really haven't had much to blog about but I want to get back into it!</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am currently waiting for my husband to get off work so that we can head "home" for Thanksgiving. Speaking of Thanksgiving, it should be a really fun, relaxing time for everyone but it is a bit stressful for me. I am so unbelievable thankful for all of our family but getting around to see everyone in 1 day is tricky and makes me stress about spending quality time with everyone. I think we have figured out how we will see everyone but be looking for a recap soon. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Good Monday morning to you!! I woke up ready and eager to get to school this morning because it was the start of my last 3 days!! I am beyond excited and so so ready for my summer to officially start. I have absolutely loved this group of kiddos but will love lounging by the pool and working on my summer to do list too! </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">On a side note, I live in Texas and it is now July (can't believe that). When I woke up this morning to see that it was below 70 degrees, my thoughts about this being a great day and start to a new week were confirmed! Temperatures like this just do not normally occur during a HOT Texas summer. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This weekend proved to be just as awesome! I am linking up with Sami for this weekends Shenanigans. You can find her blog <a href="http://www.samisshenanigans.com/2013/07/its-time-for-weekend-shenanigans.html">here</a>. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Happy freaking Friday finally! I am teaching summer school (I know, I am crazy) and getting through these days inside with 14 5-6 year olds is tough. I would much rather be outside enjoying the beautiful days or just lounging around in my pajamas inside watching TV with my dogs. It will totally be worth it though when I get my next 2 months of paychecks!! 7 more wake ups... I can make it... I hope!</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">On to the purpose of todays post, I am linking up with Natasha from </span><a href="http://www.hellohappinessblog.com/2013/06/five-on-friday.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hello! Happiness</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> for Five on Friday. If you haven't checked out her blog before, you are really missing out. Her and her husband just welcomed their second little lady into their family and she is beautiful!! </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1) Even though I am teaching summer school and had to wake up way earlier than all the ladies I am about to show below, we had a great time at dinner last night! We went to Cafe Madrid and enjoyed a nice dinner and had a great time catching up. I can't wait for the next time!</span></center>
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Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03432743070275753056noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163006985123043617.post-35392647726999889102013-06-18T09:16:00.002-05:002013-06-18T09:16:50.664-05:00Who Am I?<center>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am back from my blogging hiatus to link up with Becky from </span><a href="http://www.frommrstomama.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">mrs. to mama.</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I like participating in link ups so that I can find new blogs to read and meet new people! Becky is hosting a 52 week series of blogging with a purpose.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Proud of where I came from and happy with day to day life. I am not perfect but strive to do and be my best at everything I try. I have the best sisters, brother, mom, dad, stepmom, and inlaws!</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">On June 4th, 2011, I took on one of my most desired and exciting roles that I will ever have in my life. Chris and I have been married for a little over 2 years and come Jan. 6th of 2014, we will have been happily together for 10 years. Love him to pieces!!</span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you post your weekly meal plan to your blog, please leave me a comment letting me know! I love to look at other meal plans. I frequently run out of new ideas for dinner. </span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here we are... another Monday... a Monday that I should totally have off being that I am a school teacher (& have had it off every other year that I have been teaching!!!). Instead, right about now you can find me at a near by high school in our district, freaking out about this presentation that I am having to give very soon. This presentation would not be a big deal if it were not for the topic, partner, audience, well everything really. I will leave it at that and move on with this glorious day. </span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Our weekend was AMAZING! I woke up this morning and woke up my husband just to tell him how awesome this weekend has been! He looked at me like I was crazy for waking him up and quickly fell back asleep. I laid there with him on one side and our 2 dogs on the other and couldn't have imagined being in a happier place. </span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">-sleeping in on Saturday, doing a little shopping, completing house projects, trying a new burger place that we had seen on Diners, Drive-in's & Dive's, and watching our favorite Saturday night show, Lock Up, till the wee hours of the morning</span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">-sleeping in again Sunday morning, having brunch at an awesome cafe near our house, helping hubs finish our dining room table, meal planning/grocery shopping, grilling pork chops and mentally trying to prepare myself for tomorrow</span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last Monday, I linked up with Jenn & Jessica for 5 for Five. I wanted to check back on my goals for last week and then post my new 5 for this week!! I found myself thinking about these goals as the week went on and it did stop me from doing somethings and really pushed me to do others. </span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, goals from last week... if they are green I was successful and if they are red I wasn't...</span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am going to go ahead and give myself a yellow for that one. There are 7 days in a week and I was successful 6 out of the 7. It was a rough week and I <strike>think</strike> know I deserved a second when I got home from work on Friday. </span></span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">FAIL. I have excuses but that's just what they are... excuses. This will be on again next week!</span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I should have been more specific with this goal... what I meant to say is Monday-Friday no extra spending. That goal totally went out the window this weekend. (This really should be red but I like the color pattern I have going on here)</span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">4) Promote my Scentsy business at least 5 times this week! You can click <a href="https://allisonsewell.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Home" style="text-decoration: none;">here</a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">to look around or shop! (Does that count as one??)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span></span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There were many days that I could have stayed a lot longer than I did but enough is enough, I needed to go home.</span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So there you have it, my 5 goals from last week. Some went well others not so much. Here are my new goals for the week...</span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1) Drink only 1 soda a day (for the entire week).</span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2) Walk Ziegen at least 2 times this week (let's start small and then build up).</span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">5) Show a random act of kindness for someone. This can be anything that I choose!</span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I love this link up and the fact that it makes me step back and think about my choices. Stay tuned this week because I have a very very exciting post coming up (hint hint... giveaway)!!!! </span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Happy Monday and say an extra prayer or send a positive thought for me and my presentation right about now! </span></center>
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Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03432743070275753056noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163006985123043617.post-54448655588155630752013-02-10T23:15:00.004-06:002013-02-10T23:15:51.349-06:005 for 5!<center>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I had a fabulous weekend!! Lots more to come on why it was so fabulous in my next post. I am skipping out on posting our meals this week because our meals are either boring or something that I/we make and I don't have a recipe for. So, instead of posting our meal plan, I am teaming up with Jessica from <a href="http://www.fantasticallyaverage.com/2013/02/dont-forget-to-enter-my-giveaway-you.html">Fantastically Average </a>for 5 for 5. This is my first time participating and I am so glad I found it. I find that I hold myself more accountable when I write it down. If this is new to you, click <a href="http://www.fantasticallyaverage.com/p/5-for-five.html">here</a> to read all about it and leave a comment if you decide to join in!! </span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">4) Promote my Scentsy business at least 5 times this week! You can click <a href="https://allisonsewell.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Home">here</a> to look around or shop! (Does that count as one??) </span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">These may seem like simple goals but are definitely things that I go back in forth with in my head! I know I NEED to do these things, but I either don't want to or don't make the time. </span></center>
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Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03432743070275753056noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163006985123043617.post-65949674235195370702013-01-21T12:49:00.000-06:002013-01-21T12:49:03.794-06:00Weekly Meal Plan<center>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have to give a shout out to MLK, without him, I would be teaching a comprehension toolkit lesson to my first graders at this exact moment. Then we would be rushed to clean up, line up and get to specials because we were so engaged in our lesson and lost track of time. </span></center>
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Day 3 is all about my first love! ( I am beyond bored with this 30 day thing...knew that was going to happen)</u></b></span></center>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My first love is now my husband! I may have thought I was in love before meeting him but that wasn't love. Chris and I met during our senior year of high school. We had gone to the same high school the whole time but our paths had never crossed. The story of how he noticed me is sweet and I will save that for another post (since this one is so long already). We dated through out our senior year, all through college, and then I followed him to Dallas when he got his first job. Many that new us from the beginning saw us through our ups and downs and were not surprised when we finally got engaged (AFTER 8 YEARS). Here is a picture of us from almost the beginning and one from now. My how we have changed. I love him more than I ever thought I would and feel so blessed to be able to call him my husband!! </span></center>
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Saw this on <a href="http://www.krystalskitsch.com/">Krystal's</a> blog and thought it was a fun idea! I am really trying to stick to posting and am hoping for lots of new followers so what better way for them to get to know me then to post random facts about myself! </div>
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<b>First thing you do when you wake up in the morning: </b></div>
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Hit snooze on my alarm 2 times! Once I get up, the first thing I do is let the dogs out.</div>
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<b>First thing you reach for when you open the fridge:</b> </div>
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Coke Zero until I started my diet and now it is water.</div>
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<b>First things you do when you get to the gym:</b> </div>
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Hmm... sadly, I can't remember the last time I went to the gym.</div>
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<b>First thing you do when you get home from work:</b></div>
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Put my purse on the stairs and let the dogs out. </div>
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<b>First car: </b></div>
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2002 F-150 Super-crew (Loved that truck!)</div>
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<b>First accident/traffic violation:</b> </div>
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2 1/2 weeks after I got my truck, I was backing out of a parking spot at Whataburger and went through the windsheild of the car behind me. Of course it was my fault because I was in reverse but it still pisses me off because I was going really slow and the car sped around a corner! </div>
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<b>First thing you wanted to be when you grew up:</b> </div>
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Teacher, & I am living that dream today!</div>
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<b>First choice beverage: </b></div>
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Coke Zero, Dr Pepper, Water, Lemonade<br /></div>
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<b>First choice breakfast: </b></div>
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I like a full breakfast (my grandparents always called it that) which includes bacon w/ honey, eggs, hash-browns, & toast</div>
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<b>First choice dessert: </b></div>
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Cheesecake! Specifically, Red Velvet Cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory.</div>
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<b>First song that comes to mind: </b></div>
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"Always & Forever" by Cory Morrow. It was our first dance song and I am still in love with it!</div>
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<b>First major purchase: </b></div>
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Probably our house!</div>
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<b>First job:</b></div>
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I worked at my mom's title company during the summer and babysat all the time. My first real job that I had to actually apply for was a lifeguard.<br /></div>
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<b>First time you flew on a plane: </b></div>
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I'm not sure how old I was, but I flew to Oklahoma to see my grandma and grandpa. </div>
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Fun to think about all of these first, hope to have many more <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">first this year!! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I think this is a boring topic lol because my title is pretty self explanatory... Moments Like This means exactly what it says. My blog includes moments that happen in our lives that I feel should be documented! </span></center>
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