Happy New Year!

Happy and Healthy New Year my friends!  I think this quote describes my life in general, and how I will approach 2012!  Good things are in store and I will work hard for them!  I am happy to say that I am not obsessed...just dedicated!




Mrs. Barnett : ) 

True Love.

Chili has truly found her place with us.  It has taken awhile, but I know she loves us!  I loved how she was laying on David the other day...(obviously not David's best angle, but I think he will forgive me)

Mrs. Barnett : ) 

Happy Birthday John!

John celebrated his birthday in December.  He is home from China and awaiting his next adventure.  It was nice to be able to spend his birthday and the holidays together.


Happy Birthday, Boy!

Mrs. Barnett : ) 

ABC Cookies

For the holidays this year, I made ABC gingerbread cookies.  ABC stood for "already been chewed".  The cookies were cut to look like they were missing their leg, arm, or head.  I found a great gingerbread recipe that used butterscotch pudding mix.  They tasted delicious!  I couldn't believe how hard it was to decorate them.  The perfectionist in me wasn't too happy.  I think it is time for me to take a cake decorating class!

Mrs. Barnett : )

Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from The Barnetts!

A Race a Month - December

I have almost ran a race a month, except July, for a year!  Who knows, maybe I will keep it going?!


There were not too many races to choose from for December.  Most were only 5k and in random parts of the city.  The only race that really worked was called the Rudolph Ramble and was an 8k (5 miles).  I was supposed to run it last year but there was a snow storm!  Where is the snow this year anyway?  The race was ran on the lakeshore paths and was super crowded the first mile or so.  Overall, I had a good time though!

We had to take the picture at home because someone waited in the car for me to finish.  I wonder who that could be?

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Mrs. Barnett : ) 

I did it!

You may have remembered my post about my 21 day no junk food challenge.  I am happy to say that I made it the 21 days!!  Ya-hoo!  I avoided a lot of junk and now feel like I do not even really need that stuff.  Don't get me wrong, I am not giving up junk food forever and ever.  However, my challenge caused me to be much more conscious about what I put in my mouth!


Have you ever done a challenge and made it out feeling great?  Try it!


Mrs. Barnett : ) 

Staying Strong!

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Holiday season is tough for me.  I seriously love everything that has sugar in it.  Therefore, when everyone has cookies and candies around, I am automatically sucked in with no will power.  Then, I always get mad at myself because I work out so hard and then eat junk.

This year, life is different!  I found this 21 day challenge on pinterest (YES, I am talking about it AGAIN!) and have taken control of my holiday life!  I started last Tuesday and have stood strong ever since.  It feels good!  It only goes to December 19th, but hopefully I will make some extra room in my pants to indulge over Christmas.  I have been passing up sweets just fine though, so maybe it will change me just a little bit for the better beyond the 21 days! (or maybe not... ;) )

Mrs. Barnett : ) 

My Girls.

Every morning, I am greeted by the sound of meows from my two cats.  They are always sitting in my bathroom, on top of the sink.  They yell at me to turn the faucet on, because they love drinking from the water.  Sometimes they drink together just fine, but it usually ends with Paige telling Chili to leave not so nicely.  Paige is definitely the diva amongst the two.  I took this video to show you what we see daily.  The first one is just the two drinking.  The second one is Paige pretending to be licking Chili, and then going in for a bite to her leg!

Enjoy!

Mrs. Barnett : )