Maxi's A Do

For my birthday last August I bought myself some treats from Express. That's when I got this skirt, it was when all the bloggers were getting these longs skirts and I knew I had to have one. I found it on sale and they only had a small, but it was such a great deal I decided I would try it out. And try I did, 8  months later. Surprised was I when I realized that it was long enough for me to wear wedge shoes with it and not to mention it makes my ass look GREAT! B's mom and step dad were in town and we spent a beautiful spring day in Park City walking around, checking out stores and then ate lunch at the Stein Erickson lodge at Deer Valley. It was so nice out we were even able to enjoy a glass of wine on the outside patio after our meal. This will be a huge staple in my spring and summer weekend gear. 

gorgeous spring day

Winter Wear (for Spring)

Although the past few weeks were nice and getting nicer, we still have the Midwest-y weather here in Utah and there are still spring/winter mixed up days in between the nice weather. Luckily I bought a great black Coal hat which I knew I needed after I read this post from Krystal over at This Time Tomorrow. I found in when B's family was in town and am happy I did. Having to bundle up and stay warm is one thing, but keeping my head dry is a completely other. Plus we all have bad hair days and need something to help with them other than our dry shampoo and our top knots.

typical Utah weather, it rained and snowed all day then after work was sunny! thank god

Drooling...

The People Style Watch magazine is one of my favorites. I get so excited when I see on Twitter they have a new magazine cover, that's how I know I need to hit the grocery store and buy my new copy! What I love the most is the fact that they have great information for what is "in style" for the season but they always make sure to incorporate affordable styles for people like me. I love that! Here are a few things I am currently drooling over and can't wait for the nice weather to get here permanently!

1. jean jacket, H&M
2. wrap watch, Urban Outfitters
3. ring, H&M
4. high-low dress, Target
5. Jessica Simpson Carrack shoes
6. color block clutch, H&M

March Photo A Day Challenge

Last week of the #marchphotoaday. What a fun little adventure of pics we have. I think I'll need to take a break for a little bit from the photos. My creative side was lacking so I'll use this time to try to get creative here doing arts and cooking new treats!

my name. apparently is a diaper bag brand, who knew. 

key from my taste of home mag! oh and by the way i found it

trash...ads

feet

toy. izzie and asia's new play thing

where i relax..on saturday at deer valley resort! such a fun weekend and visit with b's mom and step dad!

Update From A Mad Runner

Spring Fever

Oh yeah! Up and at um..10:30 and I've already done my 3.5 miles run...outside. Now I'm going to make some protein pancakes recipe found via Leigh Ann's blog. Then The Hunger Games this afternoon. I am so excited to see this movie I can hardly stand it. If you haven't read this series please do. It's so great. 

Anyways, in workout news I have been kicking my 10k training in the ass this week! So proud of myself!
Spring as officially sprung here in SLC. It was so nice out this week I think I even got a little bit of a tan/uneven burn on my neck this week! Although I have been doing good at DOING my workouts, I am not proud of myself as I didn't even run outside in the nice weather! I know, so lame, I used the excuse of my dead Ipod and my dead Garmin and ran inside at our clubhouse. The only positive thing was I was the only one in there and I sweat my ass off. Also I got to see that VH1 has one of the funniest shows on TV right now. Couples Therapy. I was laughing so hard just at the cast I can only imagine how ridiculous this show is going to get. Honestly I probably won't be able to watch it anymore but it was a good diversion from my workout for the day.
Saturday for my cross-train day B and I hit up Snowbird Ski Resort for a morning of spring skiing and some $2 dollar beer. I was so warm and the first run was ICY as can be! I almost stopped after the first run but thankfully B talked me into doing some more runs.  I guess the saying "spring skiing spells I-C-E" is completely true. We were able to get quite a few runs in quickly as it was so EMPTY there! I loved it. Then we had a few beers and enjoyed the sun after the slopes. Honestly I think this weekend was my last for the year so happy it was a great day with B!

snapshots from Snowbird via Instagram

ps. i like to add a song on my workout write ups, i actually googled spring songs and this elvis one popped up...who doesn't love a little elvis

High Five Friday

Linking up with Lauren at From My Grey Desk this week for High Five (it's FAB) Friday!

1. Duh, chatting it up with my fav peeps. 

2. I'm stickin to my running plan. (patting my back!)

3. Finding some new songs I'm OBSESSED with! Jack White and The Shins...first heard via SNL (it's coming back!) 

4. Springs here!!! 

5. Lastly the (in)famous City Creek Center opened this week! I don't know if I can brave the crowds but am anxiously waiting to see it!

via Google.com images

And I have one thing to add that is not High Five

via Google.com images

1.The Walking Dead finale was on last Sunday. 
It was a good one but I'm going to miss it. Can't wait for season 3!


Also don' forget to check out Lauren's blog!

Update From a Mad Runner

Testing One Two Three...

This week I decided to start doing a training for a 10K. At first I thought since I have been doing fairly well at a running schedule this winter I could probably start with the Hal Higdon: Intermediate training but realized that it was not for me when you start out on your easiest day with a nice 3 miler. Um..no thanks. So I stuck with the Novice training. To tell you the truth I was excited to get back into a schedule of running/workouts/lifts. Now do not misinterpret this that I was "excited" to run, cause I wasn't, especially when the training still started out with a 2.5 mile run.

Since I had a friend come into town on Tuesday I switched my Monday and Tuesday workouts around so I could get a workout in before my friend arrived. As you all know there was not way in hell that I was going to be able to get up and run on a Tuesday morning! To be honest (very honest, no not THAT honest) I actually enjoyed my first 2.5 mile run. It was a nice day out, windy as hell, but nice. Even better when I can wear my husbands Garmin and run exactly 2.5 miles. I used to just use MapMyRun.com and figure out how far I needed to run, but ever since we got the Garmin I can be more exact. Before this I always figured to run to a certain point and run back and it usually was a stop light, but that was not very exact. Now I know to run 1.25 miles from my house I have to run about 10 yards past an intersection, I bet everyone on that bus stopped at the red light was like "didn't we JUST see this girl run the other way and now she's already coming back?". Yep you did, it's called being precise. 

The weather as been similar to NoDak and I felt like I was in track training again with the luke warm crazy big wind gusts kicking my ass, but it also gave me motivation. Honestly the first .50 of the mile was the hardest and then I was able to get into a nice rhythm. I was nervous at first 1. because of the wind, it kicked my ass the first .25 miles and I didn't think I could go on and 2. I had been running on the treadmill in our workout room and was only getting about 1-1.5 miles in under 20 minutes. Either the Britney Spears play list really gets me in a groove or I have been a BTS (big time SLACKER). 

me and my bestie before a night on the town. so much fun!

The rest of the week I was able to follow the workout fairly well I even mixed in TWO workouts in ONE! Holla! Right now I still have yet to do my big 3 mile run, I might have had too much fun the past couple nights! Wish me luck!!

Bikes and tights

B and I had a busy and beautiful weekend!
First off, B has been riding his bike a lot more as the weather has been great out. B had his first Friday off on our new schedule. He was able to get some stuff done and go for a bike ride with one of his friends. We were able to visit with some friends and have a nice casual BBQ.
The next morning B and I were up bright and early at 5 am to get B over to the bike tour. B started the bike tour at 6 am. He made it through his first competitive ride in just over an hour. I was able to meet up with him before I started the 5k with Jen.
After we were done, we all hung out and watched some of the 1/2 and full marathon runners finish. It was such a great atmosphere, I almost wish I enjoyed running more and went to these things more. B also signed up for the MS 150 this June, so make sure to check out his Facebook page and donate!
We have put an offer in on a town home and it has been accepted. We are closing on April 29 and spent the rest of the weekend packing and cleaning. We also hit up Ikea to shop around for some new furniture for the new place. I am getting so excited to get over there.

Happy Easter

I can't believe it is already April. My brother always told me that once college was over, time went by so fast. I never believed him until it happened. Of course I knew that it would be different once no more class and working all day, but oh man, it is a MAJOR change. It's been almost three years since I graduated college, but I'm still getting used to it.
Since B and I are on our own, away from family, we are spending a lot of holiday's with just the two (three with Izzie) of us. Our new family traditions are turning into a lot of relaxing holidays. We went and got breakfast and coffee this morning and have since spent the rest of the day relaxing and B's normal day, working out. We are going to grill tonight, which is a second time for Easter, so maybe grilling with be our Easter tradition.
We woke up to snow on the ground this morning, it has already melted, and 8" in the mountains. We were going to hit the slopes again today, but decided to call it a year and start getting ready for spring activities.
B got a new road bike and it going to start riding that on the weekends. He is really excited to have a new hobby. I on the other hand, am not interested in biking, so I will have to work on a new spring hobby. Last year I worked on my shopping skills, but this year I think I will try to find something new to do! Maybe work on my photography skills since I have that amazing new camera. One thing that I would really like to do more (at least once) is camping. We got a great little coal grille for a wedding gift (thanks Bre!) and it is in the box in the basement where we put it once we opened it. B is not a big camper, but I want to try to get him interested in going more. There are a lot of great local campgrounds we can go to for a quick night of it.
Along with the springtime, B and I have signed up for the SLC Marathon. No we are not running it, but B is going to bike it and I am running the 5K with Jen. We are just doing it for fun, which is a really good thing since I have not ran to get into shape for it!

April Fools Day?

Sunday

Today

....Nope just springtime in the SLC valley.

Hobbies

B and I do have interests other than....SNOWBOARDING!

I know that is all we have been talking about lately, but both of us love to go to movies (or watch them at home:) check out new restaurants, B LOVES watching sports as I love watching anything on the Oxygen channel and we both love to read books.

Some new hobbies though on our list for the spring season....skateboarding and pictures.

B bought a skateboard from a young local and loves taking rides at night. He is getting really good at it and as you can tell from the following, Izzie really enjoys it! It comes as no surprise that I am really into using my camera and editing pictures.

Millcreek is up and flowing again! Spring is in the air.