random wednesday

Hello Lovelies,

I can’t believe it has been an entire week since my last post. I am sorry for being MIA from the blog. I got really sick Wednesday night with the flu and it took forever to get that darn bug out of my system. Not a fun thing. Anyways,, finally feeling better. Yippee!

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Halloween is T-Minus  8 days away.. Gah,, What are you going to be? Luckily for me, I have found all the pieces to my costume and now it’s time to whip out the good ol’ sewing machine. Craft time will be in session till the Halloween Party this weekend, cause who doesn’t celebrate Halloween all month long.. Eek! Love Halloween.!

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Today was the third day in a row that I have continually slept through my alarm and had to run out the door to work. Ever since this whole flu thing, I can’t seem to get well rested. I am simply exhausted when I wake up. Any suggestions,, anyone.?

-three-

My fall wardrobe is constantly getting more and more pieces for a grunge style. I am completely obsessed with oversized sweaters and t-shirts, leggings and skinnys, and the wonderful beanie.

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REVENGE. I am obsessed. LOVE IT! If you haven’t watched it, catch up on the seasons via Netflix and then watch the new shows on Sunday night. I love this show and have since it came out. Gah! Plus,, the boys are drool worthy. Ladies, you must agree with me.

much love, kenzie.

Words of Wisdom

Happy Hump Day Ladies and Gents.

Soo,, for Words of Wisdom today,

I found this quote via Pinterest and really like it.

I love that it hit what I believe right on the head.

The person you are now, is because of the person you have been. So if you don't like the person standing before you, change it now. Be the person whom you see yourself in the future becoming.

much love, kenzie.

Migraines = Beast Comes Out.

For as long as I can remember, I have had migraines. The older I get the worse and more intense they have become. But this last week I had one and it hit me, the things people say or do when I have a migraine drive me nuts! So,, I thought why not compile a list and share.

1-      I get headaches too: ooh honey, a headache, good for you. Can you handle that headache when its 10X worse and even the sound of your voice right now wants to make me punch you in the face. Yeah, didn’t think so.

2-      Question after question, all I hear is blah, blah, blah: sweetie, all I hear is rambling coming out of your mouth, and at this point I would advise you to shut your trap, turn around and walk away, before something bad happens to you.

3-      What makes it worse: You obviously have never had one before, so anything from the sound of your voice to the birds chirping outside, sunlight, music, computers, phones,, it all just needs to disappear so I can crawl into a hole and die. Thank you.

4-      I have a migraine before or at least I think I have: honey let me tell you, you would know.

5-      The moment when you finally find darkness,, and the idiot who just opened the door is asking for a death wish. Yep, you heard me. Open the door, I dare you.

6-      Have you tried eating something, drinking, medicine: yes, actually I have. I am to nausea to eat, what the hell is water or pop going to do, and medicine isn’t going to help either. It didn’t help hours ago, why would it help now.. Ahhhh!

7-      The normally sweet and innocent people turn into annoying people with their suggestion after suggestion, just trying to help: I’m sorry I can’t help but want to roll my eyes and put my head on my desk right now. It’s not you, it’s me, well it is kind of you, but it’s mostly my head.

Finally Friday.. Horray!

Hello Lovelies!

Can you believe that Friday is already upon us,, I feel like it crept up on me this week. Only cause I still have a million and one things left to do this week. Well anyways,, its time to link up for some five on Friday.

-one- While I was watching the kids on Wednesday night, dinner had to be made. Thank goodness I came across this delicious looking receipe on Lauren’s blog & I’m telling you; simple, easy, delicious, and kid approved!

Turkey Chili Mac

 

-two- It cooled down a few 10 or so degrees here in Southern Utah this past week and I was able to wear a sweater and a scarf. I sure love fall, and sweaters, and scarfs, and boots!

-three- I am going to become a baking queen tonight, since I have a few things to make in order to get ready for the shower tomorrow. Now that almost all my projects are done, it’s time to make the goodies.  

Pumpkin Cookies.

Smores on a Stick.

-four- My favorite products this week have to be the BB Straight BlowDry Cream that I bought and my Hot Tools Curling Wand. The blow dry cream just makes my hair straight and shiny without much effort, which gets an A+ in my book. & I have always been obsessed with my curling wand, who doesn’t like an iron that cuts the curling time of your hair in half. Plus the tapered rod makes for such beautiful curls!

-five- This lady is well, how do I put this in a nice way,, stupid. I about died when I heard this for the first time. Wow, some people just have no common sense.

Happiness

In the past year or so, give or take a few months. I have learned so much about myself; I am so beyond grateful for the chance to really understand myself and who I am. I made a promise to myself that I would always make sure that I am my number one priority. I think it is important to make sure that we take care of ourselves and our happiness. I believe that happiness comes from within and it should not be depended on by someone else. I believe whole heartedly that in order for life to be good, we need to take care of ourselves inside and out. When our mental, emotion, and physical health is all combined balanced and equalized, it creates a better life for us to live in. I think it is so important! I can’t say it enough. Now that I have started rambling like an old lady in church, I want to make a little update on me.

I am so happy with life right now, honestly I am. I am happy with the person I have become. I believe myself to be a strong, self-motivated, independent, spontaneous, adventurous, full of laughter and smile kind of person. I wouldn’t be this person, if I hadn’t made the decision to be happy. Take control of my life and make every single second the very best it possibly could be. I am excited for the future and what it has in store for me.

“Look closely at the present you are constructing, It should look like the future you are dreaming.”

– Alice Walker

 I hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday. Enjoy it.

We half way to Friday,, yippeeee!

Much love, Kenzie.

.Clean and Healthy Life.

.Healthy Living.

.Clean Food. Good Exercise. Healthy Life.

Of course, I am a girl and I don’t know one girl who doesn’t struggle with their personal self image. Honestly though, this isn’t what this is all about for me. I really want to get healthy and be in the best possibly health and shape for my body. I want to make sure that what goes into my body is healthy for me and isn’t causing problems in the long run. So I have been really digging into this healthy living and if I want to be successful with it, I know I can’t just wave a magic wand and do it over night. So this is my personal plan and steps that I think will help me improve my health , inside and out.!

-simplify- I am going to stop worrying about calories and portion size, but be more worried about color, variety, and freshness. I know that portion size is important, but moderation is key in that area.

-time- I am going to start slow and take a few things out of my daily eating, like junk food. No more snacking on random stuff because it is at my hands. I am going to start eating healthier options for the in between meals. Nuts, fruits, and veggies.

-healthy plate- Harvard School of Public Health made a diagram that helps best understand this healthy eating plate; less of the unhealthy such as refined sugars and saturated fats, and more of the healthy such as fruits, veggies, and protein. Olive/Canola Oil is replacement for butter. I should be drinking more water, tea, and coffee with little or no sugar. I should be eating whole grains and healthy protein. Fruits and Veggies; the more the better and potatoes do not count.

-night eating- I am going to avoid eating late at night and eat when my body is most active. Studies have shown that if you give yourself a 14-16 hour break from dinner to breakfast it helps regulate your digestive system so that your body will regulate and help maintain your weight.

-smaller meals- I am already someone who eats smaller more frequent meals, but I am going to make it a priority to eat a healthy breakfast and then eat small healthy snacks between larger more sustainable meals.

I think these give things will help me get a kick start into healthy living and I think they are great goals that will help me get into a more healthy life style. If you want more information from the website that has helped me out a lot, check it out.

Weekend Shenangian's

Happy Monday Ladies and Gents.!

Ha,, Should I Say Happy.

I mean it is Monday, after all.

Anyways,, I hope you all had a good weekend!

Mine was, well kinda of boring.

With that said, Lets link up with Sami for Weekend Shenanigans.

Every October rolls around and that means its Marathon time for St. George.

I hate the Marathon though, because it traps me at home until like 12-1 or later in the afternoon.

I always feel like I have so much stuff to do on the weekend the Marathon is in town too.

But,, it brings a huge amount of money to our city and so I cant complain about the amount of help it does for our economy here in Southern Utah.

.via.

So while I was stuck at home in the morning, I finished a majority of the projects I have planned for the baby shower I am hosting this weekend. Then off to work, Ashlynne's Birthday Party, and dinner with Kati and Levi.

.via.

Sunday Kati and I had some breakfast, ran few errands together, did a little shopping.

The morning have been a bit brisk. It was so nice to finally be able to wear my new beanie.

I got them from Forever 21 and I am in love.

I finished off the day with some dinner/lunch with the bro and Ashton.

Then home to Nip/Tuck, which I have been obsessed with lately.

 

All in All.. Boring Weekend

Oh well this weekend is full of events and excitement.

So hurry up week and end,

So I can go fishing and eat yummy food at the shower!

Hope you all have a wonderful Monday

Much Love, Kenzie.

5 on Friday

Hello Lovelies!

Are you excited as I am that it is Friday.? I ecstatic to sleep in a little tomorrow and catch up on all the little crafts that I have planned out for this adorable baby shower that I am hosting next weekend.

I am linking up with Christina on this beautiful Friday morning for a little 5 on Friday.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnoqgc-sZMI&feature=player_embedded

I have been addicted to this song ever since it streamed across the radio and hit my soul. I melted. Loved it! Who couldn’t though, honestly.. with Lyrics like this

Back when that song was a song
I could sing along without thinkin bout you every time it came on
Every beat, every line, every word, every time
When a road was a road
I could roll on through without wishin that empty seat was you
Money was gas, dreams were dust
Love was fast and we were us

& Keith with Miranda’s voice together,, pure harmony.

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 I love when all the fall flavors come on to the menu at Starbucks. Pumpkin Spice and Salted Caramel,, who wouldn’t fall in love with fall with a single taste on your lips.

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Tuesday was a celebration of 20 years for Levi. It is still so hard to believe that my little brother, who isn’t so little anymore, is 20 years old. Man that makes me feel old.! We celebrated with the family on Wednesday night in Mesquite, NV at Katherine's. Seriously an amazing restaurant.

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Halloween is in T-Minus 27 days. What is the world am I going to be..? Possibly Shutterbug (aka Quinn) from One Tree Hill.. She is one hot superhero.! You know its true!

-five-

With Halloween right around the corner and Thanksgiving not further behind.. I can’t help but get excited for all the adorable nail ideas I am seeing on Pinterest. It’s sad how excited they get me.



Fall is in the Air..

Happy Hump Day,, Everybody.!

I am so excited that it is Wednesday,, because two days down in the week and a couple more till Friday.! Which always excites the soul.! You can’t deny that it doesn’t excite your soul at least a little too.!

This is the first time that I am linking up with Shanna for Random Wednesday and I won’t lie, I am kind of excited to do it. I love just random blog posts that are about a bunch of rambling nonsense.. & please bear with me if I start rambling like an old lady in church.

Anywayysss,,

Lets talk about David today;

David is one of my best friends

He is an avid hunter

He takes amazing photos.

plain & simple.

 The Salt Lake Valley has been hit with fall,, and I am jealous. You will understand why too. Look at these amazing photos that David captured within the last little while.

 

 

 

 

So there you have it folks,,

Now you understand the jealous I am having within me right this second

I love fall, I love the change of leaves, I love the brisk morning air, I love pumpkins, I love Halloween, I love scarecrows, I love the beauty that fall brings to this world.

Happy Wednesday Everyone,,

Much Love, Kenzie.

20 Already,,, No Way.!

Happy Birthday Levi,

This is my not so little brother, everyone. I have to be the luckiest sister in the world to have been blessed with this little turd. We are each other’s best friends, partners in crime, sidekicks, and protectors. We may have not always been like this, cause hello we were terrors to each other growing up. Seriously though, in all truth, we would do anything for each other.

There are times in my life where I never thought you would make it to the age of 20; admit it, you’re walking accident waiting to happen. I am so glad though, because you have made me laugh more over the years, then a lot of other people combined. I will never forget the times of waking up in the middle of the night to you sleep talking in the other room. The times you sneak up on me and scare the living crap out of me, or when you thought it would be funny to put a live mouse in my face with pliers. Looking through old photos and coming across you in panty hose, still give me the best laugh of them all..! Boy, you keep me on my toes.

I love you dearly though. I wouldn’t have our relationship be any other way. I know you get mad at me for always wanting pictures. Look now though, I have so many with such vivid fun memories attached along the side of each and every one.  Words will never describe how much I love you and appreciate all the wonderful things you do for me. All I can say, thank you a hundred times over and I love you to itty bitty pieces.

Love always,

Your Big Sister