"Your underwear are hanging out of your pants."

Gotta love the day when a new embarrassing story is created. Today was the day.

As I jump out of bed and throw on my clothes and hurry out the door, my undies happened to be my frilly pair, the kind you save for special occasions. But hey, some days it's down the bottom of the barrel. You wish more than anything you had something more comfortable. "Maybe tonight I'll do laundry," I whisper to myself as I stare at my mismatched socks. Either way I'm off to school in my ribbons and bows. (undies that is)

Mid-morning I take my kiddos to the computer lab and make a pit stop on the way. Unfortunately, my "ribbons and bows" didn't make it back into my britches. Of course, I am completely unaware until 2 hours later when Evaughn, one of my fifth grade girls, put it so nicely. "Mrs. Hartness...hehehe...I think...snicker, snicker...that your panties, or something...chuckle, chuckle...are hanging out. Everybody has been watching for a very long time." End quote. I have added the picture below to put the "ribbon" into perspective.

FYI- the picture doesn't show detail. But they have super cute blue polka dots.

I don't know which one is cuter!

Walked in mid nap Saturday afternoon. Boss must have won his way onto the couch.


Who could say no to those eyes?

Budgets: Sad face or Happy face???

Here, I am. Middle of February and just realizing a didn't pick my habit for the month. I can actually say that Jan. must have made me more healthy than before. I have nothing to show for that. But all that Vitamin C and Omega 3's had to be doing something, right? If nothing else, I've developed habit #1.

February's goal has grown out of Dave Ramsey's "Financial Peace University". Matt and I decided to start the 10 week (or is it 13 weeks?)trek through the how to's of budgets, saving, debt, etc..

Assignment #1: Draw up a budget. Right, we do that at the beginning of every month. The problem is following it. So many restrictions. Do I buy the cute pot for my table center piece? Do I get my hair done this week or next? Share a meal or buy an appetizer? Living for future financial freedom without giving up the freedom of today? It'a fine line. Matt and I have decided to put money aside for "spontaneity". That's right. An envelope labeled "spontaneity". Planned...spontaneity. What a concept! That's like saying I'm spontaneously taking a trip next Friday at noon.

February Habit: No fudging on the budget...unless it's spontaneous.

2010

I've never been a resolution maker. I attempt goal setting, but even then I don't always follow through. So this year, in a desperate attempt to become more disciplined, I've decided to form habits...one habit at a time. I've decided I can't do it all at once. Baby steps. I'm picking one habit for each month of the year. I've been told it takes like 21 days to form a habit. My brother in law seems to think it's longer. I didn't google it, but for convenience sake I'm going 1 month. THIRTY ONE DAYS (or thirty). Heck, twenty eight if it's February.



JANUARY - Taking vitamins.



Seems so simple, I know. Maybe for those less scatter brained, but not for the girl who can't even remember plug her phone in at night. Everyday...dead!

I've taken some instruction from Dr. Oz. The regiment will include a multi-vitamin, an omega 3, a calcium, and a magnesium (to help it all come out easier in the end).

Now, don't start counting on anything big in February. There's not going to be any P90X. Like I said, "Baby Steps."

Family Pictures

My new sis, Kristin Hartness, took our family pictures late November. They turned out amazing. She is so talented! Visit her website at www.kristinhartness.com!

Getting Situated

Since we've moved in, I've had some requests for updated photos of the house. Here are just a few. It's a work in progress, but coming along well! Disclaimer: The super cute polka dotted chair in the living room is not actually mine. It was borrowed for extra seating during my Christmas party. Speaking of Christmas party, we actually squeezed 35 people in the living area you see pictured. TOO MUCH FUN. The more the merrier!

This one is just because he is so darn cute!

Merry Christmas

A White Christmas!

Sis likes to call this the "Arkansas Tree."

Sis's puppy Bear enjoying his Christmas wrapping!

Yeah! A new purse!

It's going to look beautiful on the mantle!

Boy toys!

Too bad hunting season is over...right?

Exercise? Not sure that it counts. Especially if we can barley keep it going long enough for a pic.

The Andes Tradition!
Christmas Eve Service. The whole family!

Annual Christmas party with the Younts and Cashions.

Nothing better than homeade pizzas. And watching them be made.