Hey guys.

I know it’s been a while since I have posted anything and there are two reasons: hacked and busy. I have been working my butt off trying to fix my site over the last few weeks. Someone from Anonymous hacked it. I don’t know why they would come after my little website but they did and I was very sad. I am just glad that they didn’t get my database because I didn’t want to lose all of my hard work! Alas, they did not. And now I will be backing up my website often! Special thanks to Breon for helping me out (I still don’t understand databases).

If you are a blogger or have a website, I highly recommend backing up so that you don’t have to start from scratch which is sorta what I decided to do (minus using my old database).

Little Ms. Busy Pants

And on top of all that nonsense, I have been extremely busy. I have been working full-time and doing a lot of side work with design and websites. I am currently working towards opening a boutique design co here in the cities which will start out small and then hopefully grow. I am super excited because I love doing branding, design, and really, anything creative. I hope to work with bloggers, local businesses, and entrepreneurs who need a brand that will take them to the next level.

Anyways other than that, I haven’t been doing a whole lot. We leave for london in a month which is really exciting and I have a list of fun stuff I want to do there but if you have any ideas, you should let me know. Anyways, it’s time to get back to work! I hope you have a lovely week! 

I am so excited to tell you that I want to be an agent in the next Fiesta Movement. Don’t know what the heck that means? Totally normal! Check out this video to learn about it!

Anyways, on top of the reason that I already own a Ford (yep, 2000 Ford Focus baby), I would love to be an agent because I love the Fiesta. #Truth

B owns one and I love it. The sync, the seat warmers (a must in MN), and the lightness of the car make it one of my most recommended cars to people. There are other reasons of course. Fiesta is the car of choice for some of my favorite rally drivers and you know how much I love them!

Anyways, dears, if you could watch and share my video that would be fantastic. Oh, and a shout out on twitter using the hashtag #fiestamovement would be totes amazing!

#FiestaMovement Application

I am so excited. I went with Bethel 3 years ago. Ever since I left, I have wanted to go back.

And we may do a day trip to Paris. Who wouldn’t want that?

The other really cool, new thing we are trying out is AirBNB. We are staying in a small flat in Waterloo. This should be a wonderful time.

Have you been to London? What are some recommendation?

You know what’s fun? Sending your brother a care package and then hearing that he and all his friends are obsessed with your cookies. What’s even funnier? I am obsessed with my cookies, to the point where I should no longer make them. I ate too many this past week. But they are good!

What I rocked at this week? Shooting guns and hitting targets (see image below).

What I sucked at this week? Eating habits are still not good. I need to focus on eating healthy foods. I have a tendency to think I can eat whatever I want. And that is just not the case.

What I will do better next week? I will focus on eating a healthier breakfast and lunch. Oatmeal and yogurt plus soups and salads and maybe a couple of healthy sandwichs. I think that sounds perfect.

What I did this week: 

• Completed two design projects at work
• Hit 2 bullseyes at the target range
• Got to hold baby Finley
• Got my nails done with Grandma Pat and cousins
• Enjoyed another quiet weekend

Some photos from the week…

This week was good and we finally released the Weight of the Union, yay! Plus it was Valentine’s Day and B and I went to Salut for dinner. I had Steak and mashed potatoes and creme brûlée for dessert! NOM!

What I rocked at this week? Workouts! I did my 4 workouts. YAY! Next week, 4-5 workouts

What I sucked at this week? Eating well. I ate like crap especially on V-Day. I am the typical “give me what I want, when I want it” eater and that just can’t stay.

What I will do better next week? Eating healthy lunches and limiting sweets. I have a tendency to hit up the candy dish in our office too much. Once that’s gone I will see if I can get grapes or something. Little changes.

What I accomplished this week: 

• Watched a lot of TV: Revenge, Once Upon A Time, The Walking Dead….The list goes on–is this an accomplishment? Sure.
• Pitched the Weight of the Union. And got pick up here, so far.
• Uploaded some of my designs to Dribbble. Still need to do more.
• Enjoyed some Me and Julios in Hastings for lunch on Friday.
• Finished another project for Prescribe Nutrition. Love those girls.

Some of my favorite stuff online this week:

• Awesome, cozy outfit from Atlantic-Pacific
• How Madison from Espresso and Cream preps meals for the week
• VERY interesting article from bobafamily about baby carriers, strollers and physical development.

Pins and Pics

Here are some awesome pics I took this week plus pins from pinterst I adore!

Enjoy your week!

Did you know that we are the wealthiest country in the world, but we aren’t healthy. Bloomberg rated the United States #33 on their “healthiest country” list. Sad, right?

Well enough chit-chat…here is the infographic. Enjoy!

Infographic via Anytime Fitness

This week was actually really exciting. We got cable (gasp), it was Ami’s baby shower, and tonight is the Grammy’s / return of The Walking Dead!

What I rocked at this week? Planning the baby shower.

What I sucked at this week? Working Out!

What I will do better next week? Better planning! I.E: Work out 4 times (at least).

Things I accomplished:

• Almost done with the 3rd annual Weight of the Union
• attended a Minnebar meeting that included drinking delicious beer
• unpacked boxes at work and moved into my desk
• wrote and published this Walking Dead post
• enjoyed a modern BLT made by B
• and got a Dribbble invite from Chris Coyier!

My dribbble thank you…

Some pics from the baby shower…

Some other snapshots…

On Friday,

We drove from Ocqueoc (where Breon’s mom lives) to Lewiston where they were hosting service and parc expose. We walked around looking at beautiful, masterpieces of rally cars in the frigid temperatures. It was so much fun to be back at the rally scene. We ran into Rob, the rally store crew, and a few other Minnesotans!

We hopped back in the truck after warming up with a cheeseburger and hot cocoa (don’t judge) to go out to the stage (race course, for you rally newbies out there). After scoring a good spot behind the almighty caution tape, we relaxed in the 11 degree weather with our awesome handwarmers. We got to see a bunch of awesome cars at our corner of the road but were sad not to see our favorite, Ken Block come through because of electrical failure [sad face]. We packed it up (as most of us were cold) and headed home to a delicious pizza dinner at a local bar.

Saturday, we

went to RadioShack and a few other places “in town” (Rogers City- which is gorgeous in the summer). We had breakfast and enjoyed a relaxing day around the house. I had some hip issues so I remained sitting the most of the day (meh). But it was fun to just relax and hang out with B’s family. We watched comedy and some movies and just had a good ‘ol time!

Sunday, is funday?

We left this morning and drove with little to no problems until after our lunch stop at about 1 or 2. We ended up driving into a snow/rain/sleet mix. That was fun. It took us extra time to get home and it was not ideal driving conditions. But guess who powered through like a champ? Not me! HAHAHA (oh you)! Breon was the rock star. He drove through this crap like it was no big deal…in a Ford Fiesta! He showed them who the real rally driver was. I guess he got his own little SnoDrift in this weekend!

Well that’s all folks!

How was your weekend?

Let me know in the comments below!

Healthy pizza? Yes!

An awesome bum workout…

Great branding…

And, of course, an infographic…

What are you into this week?

Love you both very much!

Plus you two are so darn cute!