What's Been Going On?

I cannot believe it is February! And a week in, no less! I feel like I have so many things to share!

P has recently discovered Swamp People (Mr. Sasha and I have been watching for quite some time) and he is obsessed with it. Last night I noticed that Liz was wearing a Frontier City cap and couldn't believe it, since Frontier City is located in OKC!

And I am recycling (eating) way too many Girl Scout cookies boxes right now. This is seriously a problem. Maybe I shouldn't be Cookie Mom next year for WC's troop? I just have such good access! It did look like I was running a drug operation on Tuesday night as lots of cars were stopping by to exchange money for product....... And yes, the Special K Raspberry Cheesecake bars are YUM, but maybe it's not such a good idea to chase them with Savannah Smiles?

But at least I am doing Turbo Fire to burn some calories! This program is a blast- I LOVE it and the workouts are FUN. Now, I am just on Week 2, but I love it as much as a Week 2 person can love it. Ask me again later I suppose.

And hold on to your hat, but I've been leading some women's studies at my church! Before the holidays hit, I felt led to order two of Lysa TerKeurst's studies, Made to Crave and Unglued, and she is my new hero. Amazing. A small group of us from my Sunday school class did Made to Crave before Christmas, and we started Unglued in January and put it in the church bulletin and we had 16 people the first night! I couldn't believe it. It's been a great group and I look forward to my "girl time" every Wednesday night.

Now, even if you aren't part of one of the bible studies, Lysa has written fabulous chapter books that these studies are based on, and they are GREAT reads. I've read both to go along with the study and I can honestly say I feel changed.

(Photo from Mix and Match Mama)

Next week is a work dessert contest and I found a fabulous recipe to try from Bachelor Sean's sister! She posted a recipe for Cinnamon S'mores Cupcakes and they look delicious and I can't stop thinking about them (except I guess when I am eating a Girl Scout cookie). So I'm going to try them and hope for a win!

I'd love to hear what you've been up to!

What Am I Watching?

Still on theme with "What I Am Into", today I thought we'd discuss the TV I've been watching over the summer.

I am obsessed with Scandal! It's a fast-paced, quick-witted legal drama, and a show that the Mr. and I both enjoy. I love finding shows we can watch together.

I got behind a bit during Spring baseball, so over the past few weeks, I've re-watched all 7 episodes from the first season and am ready for the new season to start on the 27th.

Another show we watch together is Swamp People. Good stuff. We still laugh at the subtitles... we totally don't need them, since we can understand every word just fine. Anyone else? Or just it is just us hick Okies that can understand them?

I can't talk my husband into watching Big Brother with me, but I don't miss it. I've watched every single season and although other reality competition shows like Survivor and Amazing Race have lost my interest, Big Brother still holds it and it's always a fun summer diversion.

What have you been watching this summer?

December in Review

My beautiful in-real-life friend Megan at Sorta Crunchy often does a month in review post and I'd thought I'd join in.

On My Nightstand: Prudent Advice: Lessons for My Baby Daughter (such a GREAT pick-up-and-put-down read) and Praying God's Word Day by Day in preparation for one of my New Year's resolutions: more purposeful prayer.

TV Show Worth Watching: We've been watching The Dog Whisperer as a family hoping to teach the kids, especially The Wild Child, the proper way to interact with our new dog Bella. He's an absolutely amazing man and I am so impressed by his techniques!

Movie I've Seen (in or out of the theater): Mr. Sasha and I watched Four Christmases last week and it's still on my list of all-time favorite movies. I meant to watch Love Actually during the holiday season, but didn't get around to it. Hopefully this weekend.

In My Kitchen: remnants of Christmas celebrations..... I need to get the leftover sweets out of there in the next few days to prepare for my new Shred It or Dread It plan.

In My Ears: Sophie Kinsella's audio book Can You Keep a Secret?. Love love love this chick lit story, and attn: Hollywood movie producers, this should be made into a movie STAT!


Three Newest Blog Reads:

1. Totally Together Journal. Keeping it all together is part of the "new me" plan and come January 1st, I am all over The Daily 7.
2. Picky Palate. Thanks to Jenny, I've got WC's birthday cupcakes down to two options, but haven't yet decided between her Hot Chocolate Cupcakes or her Fluffer Oreo Birthday Boy Cupcakes. Decisions, decisions, decisions....
3. Etsy Taste Test. Fun fun fun! Here's my results.

What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month: A new year, a fresh start! I've got big plans for 2011 and I can't wait to get started.

I love what Megan says at the end of her posts like that, and I'll ditto it: NOW then. Your turn! What are YOU into this month? Fill up the comment space or borrow this for inspiration on your own blog.

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon referral links.

November in Review

Can you believe it's almost the end of November? Lord help me, I am not ready for December! Along with the holidays, which I will never be ready for, I have to count another birthday in December, one that puts me even further down the late-30s road.....

My beautiful in-real-life friend Megan at Sorta Crunchy does a month in review post and it's something I've been enjoying doing as well.

On My Nightstand: individual vials of eye drops (my dry eye problem is really bothering me at night right now), ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas schedule (the Sashas are counting down the days until Prep and Landing is on) , and Susan Branch's Days from the Heart of the Home - I am going to start using it on December 1st as a prayer/gratitude journal

Want To Read: the next chapter in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (tonight we're on chapter 3), and Christmas cards from family and friends! Can't wait for them to start arriving.

TV Show Worth Watching: I am so very sad the new season of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team is coming to an end. Love that show!

Movie I've Seen (in or out of the theater): none in the theater, but I got to listen to The Sandlot a zillion times on our Thanksgiving trip to Branson since that's all the kids wanted to watch, over and over

In My Kitchen: the ingredients for Betty Crocker's Red Velvet Cookies - they look delightful and might just be my next dessert contest entry!

In My Ears: the Christmas music playlist on my ipod, consisting of Curious George's A Very Monkey Christmas, the Glee Christmas CD, the Lady Antebellum Christmas CD, a little Mariah (All I Want For Christmas is You of course!) - I LOVE Christmas music!

Three Favorite Blog Reads:

• Kelly's Korner- Kelly is just darling and such a classy lady to boot. I love reading about her daughter Harper and she's pregnant with another daughter as well.
• Katy Shops- Katy is a shopaholic like me and loves to share her finds. She posts lots of coupons and freebies as well. I know we'd be fast friends IRL!
• Buford Betty- Amanda is going down the IVF road, sharing the details of her path. I say a little prayer for her every day because I know she'll make a fabulous mother and am anxious for her to begin that part of the journey.

What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month: spending time with friends and family, celebrating and keeping in mind the reason for the season

I love what Megan says at the end of her posts like that, and I'll ditto it: NOW then. Your turn! What are YOU into this month? Fill up the comment space or borrow this for inspiration on your own blog.

October in Review

Can you believe it's November 1st? I cannot!

My beautiful in-real-life friend Megan at Sorta Crunchy sometimes does a month in review post and I'd thought I'd join in.

On My Nightstand: my crochet hook- I've taken back up this wonderful hobby and am finding it a wonderful way to unwind before sleep

Want To Read: the subscription to US Magazine I just ordered from DiscountMags.com - 3 years for $60- almost makes my celeb gossip habit seem not-so-bad (I think that deal is dead BTW)

TV Show Worth Watching: We are so happy that DirecTV is showing the new season of Friday Night Lights early again- this is the last season and we will be sorry to see them go- such a great show!

Movie I've Seen (in or out of the theater): Sadly, none! How to Train Your Dragon has been on repeat so I guess I'll have to count that one.

In My Kitchen: The first step (frozen balls of brownie dough) for the Brownie Batter Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes I will be making tonight.

In My Ears: I'm almost done with Mini Shopaholic Audiobook and it totally got me through that 9 mile run on Saturday. Audiobooks are the only way to go for long runs if you ask me.

Three Newest Blog Reads:

• Felt So Cute- A life of crafting, decorating, party planning and some cute little girlies!
• I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar- My name is Cheri and I am a mother of two boys. When I am not wiping butts and noses I love to take pictures, sew and refashion, write music, decorate, craft, paint, and eat.
• Nicole Marie Portraits- photographer specializing in natural light portraits

What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month: Still cooler weather! I am so ready for fall, and it's finally here!

I love what Megan says at the end of her posts like that, and I'll ditto it: NOW then. Your turn! What are YOU into this month? Fill up the comment space or borrow this for inspiration on your own blog.

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon referral links.