Let's face the facts...that was not, is not, and could never be MY GPA. BUT it is the number of lbs that I lost this past week due in part to Weight Watchers.
I love this program, I love tracking my progress, I love the recipes, I love the etools, I love love love Weight Watchers. I eat whatever I want (of course within reason) and I track my points and track my weight all online. I attend my weekly meetings, and would you believe me if I said that I LOVE TO WEIGH in at the meetings. YES I LOVE IT. Because I know if I stick to my points, and start adding activity to my plan, then I will lose.
While I won't share how much I weigh, I will share my goal.
My goal is to lose 65lbs by the end of this year. Doable? Yes. Challenging? You better believe it! But I will be healthier (and lighter) and so much happier. I am already feeling awesome, my skin is the best its ever been, and I am EXCITED to continue on this program.
Watch out, I'm on Weight Watchers and I am on a mission!!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Put me in COACH!
Our friend family is expecting our first baby in a month....Jenna and Blake are about to have a sweet little boy, and we could not be more excited for them, and to meet sweet Blayne.
This past weekend the girls and I showered Jenna and Blayne with diapers, clothes, baby toys, books, nik-nacs and everything baby. It was a wonderful event, and I am so happy that I was able to be apart of it.
Just a few pictures of the wonderful event.....
I am sure, with his Daddy's background, he will be saying, PUT ME IN COACH, before too long :)
This past weekend the girls and I showered Jenna and Blayne with diapers, clothes, baby toys, books, nik-nacs and everything baby. It was a wonderful event, and I am so happy that I was able to be apart of it.
Just a few pictures of the wonderful event.....
I am sure, with his Daddy's background, he will be saying, PUT ME IN COACH, before too long :)
Such a bummer.....
I feel so defeated today, but I look at Matt and he is pretty chipper. I need to learn from Matt how to keep my smile on my face, and not let everything upset me.
He wasn't able to get the injections today. Bless his heart, he has bronchitis, and the drs were afraid the infection would get into his spine once they made the injections. MY GOODNESS. At first I was mad, because I rearranged my entire day at work, drove all the way down here during the week (which sounds easy, but believe me, its a beating to drive all that way during the week, especially when you have been driving all month across the state). Do I sound whiney. Yes. Am I proud of this whining? No. Just as soon as I got mad, I had to reevaluate and once I did that, and looked at Matt, I realized that this is NOT about me. Even two years into this relationship and I still have to remind myself to not be selfish. Gosh, I need to work on that. Matt is at his primary drs getting medicine to clear the bronchitis, so hopefully we can reschedule the procedure for Monday.
Please keep Matt in your prayers. He has been living with this back pain for 8 months. I can't imagine the pain he has every day, but his attitude is awesome. I hope the Lord blesses me with that type of attitude one day :)
He wasn't able to get the injections today. Bless his heart, he has bronchitis, and the drs were afraid the infection would get into his spine once they made the injections. MY GOODNESS. At first I was mad, because I rearranged my entire day at work, drove all the way down here during the week (which sounds easy, but believe me, its a beating to drive all that way during the week, especially when you have been driving all month across the state). Do I sound whiney. Yes. Am I proud of this whining? No. Just as soon as I got mad, I had to reevaluate and once I did that, and looked at Matt, I realized that this is NOT about me. Even two years into this relationship and I still have to remind myself to not be selfish. Gosh, I need to work on that. Matt is at his primary drs getting medicine to clear the bronchitis, so hopefully we can reschedule the procedure for Monday.
Please keep Matt in your prayers. He has been living with this back pain for 8 months. I can't imagine the pain he has every day, but his attitude is awesome. I hope the Lord blesses me with that type of attitude one day :)
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Excited, Finally, Can't Wait!!
These are the emotions I am feeling at the moment. I can't wait for tonight to get here. It is a rare occurrence that this happens during the week, and I can barely contain myself.... I get to see Matt on a Tuesday!!! It has been a very long two and half weeks, which I know sounds pathetic, BUT so much has happened in the last few weeks. Of course we talk all the time, sometimes we even skype, but I haven't had a hug from him in weeks. I'm a hugger, hugs make me feel better, hugs make me smile, my family is full of huggers, so I look forward to getting a hug. Without any of my family living in the area, and working being super stressful, which causes me to work late, I don't get to see many people during the week who would give me a hug. So tonight, I am excited about a HUG!
This special mid-week meeting does have a purpose. Matt is having a little procedure done, to hopefully cure this awful back pain he has been experiencing for the last year. Bless his heart, it has been terrible, and I hate to see him in so much pain. Tomorrow we pray that the drs injecting the needles in his back have very steady hands!! And I ask that you also pray for this procedure to work, for Matt to be cured of this awful pain, to be healed, and to be healthy. Poor thing is so tired of being in pain, having to stay home because it hurts so bad to even move.
Please pray that everything goes as planned tomorrow, and pray that Matt is a healthier Matt after tomorrow!
This special mid-week meeting does have a purpose. Matt is having a little procedure done, to hopefully cure this awful back pain he has been experiencing for the last year. Bless his heart, it has been terrible, and I hate to see him in so much pain. Tomorrow we pray that the drs injecting the needles in his back have very steady hands!! And I ask that you also pray for this procedure to work, for Matt to be cured of this awful pain, to be healed, and to be healthy. Poor thing is so tired of being in pain, having to stay home because it hurts so bad to even move.
Please pray that everything goes as planned tomorrow, and pray that Matt is a healthier Matt after tomorrow!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
One is the loneliest number....
.....but not when its ONE LBS!
I am a happy woman today, but last night, I was a terrified woman. I went to my WW meeting, nearly in tears before I had to get on the scale. I was petrified that I had undid all the hard work from the past two weeks in one day. We had a wonderful party this past weekend, and I indulged quite a bit. UGH, will power when it comes to food is not one of my talents, obviously. I didn't eat a lot that day, but I ate a lot of the wrong foods, and had too many beverages. So as I walked up to the scale, I looked at the sweet lady, shot her a nervous smile and she asked, " Are you ok sweetie?" Of course, I answer no, my eyes well up, and I tell her about the weekend. She asked how I did all week, and I told her I did great, stayed on track just fine. She said "Don't worry, I'm sure it will be fine, what matters is you got back on track." She is such a sweetheart, doesn't judge, just listens. I need to get to know this sweet woman.
Once I stepped on the scale, and she started to write the number, my heart began to skip a beat. To my sheer amazement, she wrote ONE WHOLE POUND LESS than the week before!! WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I nearly leapt in her arms. I was so happy, so releived, and in that moment realized that WW truly works, as long as you stick to the program.
Since "the weekend" I am back on track with a vengeance. I am going to add work out to my routine, and I hope to see more weight loss in the coming weeks...we shall see how this goes.
Today, I am happy...happy about that ONE LBS is off my body, and into the past.
I am a happy woman today, but last night, I was a terrified woman. I went to my WW meeting, nearly in tears before I had to get on the scale. I was petrified that I had undid all the hard work from the past two weeks in one day. We had a wonderful party this past weekend, and I indulged quite a bit. UGH, will power when it comes to food is not one of my talents, obviously. I didn't eat a lot that day, but I ate a lot of the wrong foods, and had too many beverages. So as I walked up to the scale, I looked at the sweet lady, shot her a nervous smile and she asked, " Are you ok sweetie?" Of course, I answer no, my eyes well up, and I tell her about the weekend. She asked how I did all week, and I told her I did great, stayed on track just fine. She said "Don't worry, I'm sure it will be fine, what matters is you got back on track." She is such a sweetheart, doesn't judge, just listens. I need to get to know this sweet woman.
Once I stepped on the scale, and she started to write the number, my heart began to skip a beat. To my sheer amazement, she wrote ONE WHOLE POUND LESS than the week before!! WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I nearly leapt in her arms. I was so happy, so releived, and in that moment realized that WW truly works, as long as you stick to the program.
Since "the weekend" I am back on track with a vengeance. I am going to add work out to my routine, and I hope to see more weight loss in the coming weeks...we shall see how this goes.
Today, I am happy...happy about that ONE LBS is off my body, and into the past.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Friends
When you are in high school, many people tell you to cherish the time you have with the friends that you have now, because once you go off to college, those friends and relationships will be forever changed. You are told that the friends you had in HS will not compare to the life long friends you make in college. Well I beg to differ. The friends I made in my early childhood, became best friends with in HS, are my life long friends. I cherish these friendships beyond belief and here is why....
Jenna: We have been friends since child birth! Born only one day apart, our mother's were best friends in HS and we were destined to be instant friends. We have been through school, boyfriends, high school, more boyfriends, college, weddings, and now Jenna is expecting her first child in the spring. Every time we are together it feels like no time has passed.
Lindsey: Meeting the second week of school in fifth grade proved to be a blessing in disguise. I had just started at a new school, and didn't know a soul. Lindsey proved to be my guardian angel, because within that year, we became instant BFFs and today we not only finish each other's sentences, but she introduced me to my wonderful Matt. She is the reason I found love, and I am forever grateful.
And the wonderful boys... when I people ask about my friends from my early days, I always say it was the same five girls, and ten guys that hung out together every weekend when we were younger, they look at me crazy. There were never any romances among the group, never any feelings felt towards the other, but just a pure since of friendship and kindness towards each other. We all share a great bond that has been tested over the years of college, moving away from home.
This weekend we all came together to celebrate our great friend Joseph and his fiance Stephanie. Joseph and I have been great friends since we were little. My dad and his mom have been best friends since 2nd grade!! I am so happy that we were able to host an amazing couples shower for this wonderful couple. Congratulations Stephanie and Joseph!!
Jenna: We have been friends since child birth! Born only one day apart, our mother's were best friends in HS and we were destined to be instant friends. We have been through school, boyfriends, high school, more boyfriends, college, weddings, and now Jenna is expecting her first child in the spring. Every time we are together it feels like no time has passed.
Lindsey: Meeting the second week of school in fifth grade proved to be a blessing in disguise. I had just started at a new school, and didn't know a soul. Lindsey proved to be my guardian angel, because within that year, we became instant BFFs and today we not only finish each other's sentences, but she introduced me to my wonderful Matt. She is the reason I found love, and I am forever grateful.
And the wonderful boys... when I people ask about my friends from my early days, I always say it was the same five girls, and ten guys that hung out together every weekend when we were younger, they look at me crazy. There were never any romances among the group, never any feelings felt towards the other, but just a pure since of friendship and kindness towards each other. We all share a great bond that has been tested over the years of college, moving away from home.
This weekend we all came together to celebrate our great friend Joseph and his fiance Stephanie. Joseph and I have been great friends since we were little. My dad and his mom have been best friends since 2nd grade!! I am so happy that we were able to host an amazing couples shower for this wonderful couple. Congratulations Stephanie and Joseph!!
Bride and Groom with the Hostess and Hosts
Proud Daughter
Words cannot even begin to describe the feelings I have within my heart for my Dad....but I am going to sure try to put words to it :)
There comes a point in your young adult life that you look back at your childhood, and really take stock of your life in the past 20 something years. More so in the last few months, I have looked back at my life, and have really relished in the fact that I am so very fortunate to have two loving parents, three amazing siblings, wonderful grandparents, and a host of Aunts, Uncles, and cousins whom I love to be around. Not many people are able to make such a profound statement. I consider myself lucky to say the least.
But back to my Dad, WOW! He proves to me every day, that no matter what you do, that as long as you work hard, are an honest person, and stand up for what you believe in, then you will be rewarded. God has truly blessed my dad with an amazing work ethic and a strong sense of business savvy. All of his hard work over the past 32 years has paid off, and he is now the Shift Superientendent over one of the largest refineries in the South. PROUD doesn't even begin to describe how I feel. I admire this man for teaching me many life lessons (and I'm sure many more to come), I admire this man because of the love he has for his family, and I admire this man for never giving up when it comes to achieving amazing levels within your work enviroment.
I am blessed beyond belief to call this man my Dad. God knew I would need guidance, advice, love and support in so many different ways, that is why he gave me Paul Kresta as my dad. What an amazing gift, and I thank HIM every day that he choose us to be family.
Way to go Daddy! I am so proud of you!
There comes a point in your young adult life that you look back at your childhood, and really take stock of your life in the past 20 something years. More so in the last few months, I have looked back at my life, and have really relished in the fact that I am so very fortunate to have two loving parents, three amazing siblings, wonderful grandparents, and a host of Aunts, Uncles, and cousins whom I love to be around. Not many people are able to make such a profound statement. I consider myself lucky to say the least.
But back to my Dad, WOW! He proves to me every day, that no matter what you do, that as long as you work hard, are an honest person, and stand up for what you believe in, then you will be rewarded. God has truly blessed my dad with an amazing work ethic and a strong sense of business savvy. All of his hard work over the past 32 years has paid off, and he is now the Shift Superientendent over one of the largest refineries in the South. PROUD doesn't even begin to describe how I feel. I admire this man for teaching me many life lessons (and I'm sure many more to come), I admire this man because of the love he has for his family, and I admire this man for never giving up when it comes to achieving amazing levels within your work enviroment.
I am blessed beyond belief to call this man my Dad. God knew I would need guidance, advice, love and support in so many different ways, that is why he gave me Paul Kresta as my dad. What an amazing gift, and I thank HIM every day that he choose us to be family.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
1.8 Is my new FAVE Number
Hello new favorite number. While you will only be in my life for a week, I cherish all 1.8 of you. That is the number of lbs I lost within a week. You may think, "Cortney, come on, that isn't much," but to me, it is monumental. I am working the WW program each and every day, eating to my points, watching what foods I eat, and planning new and exciting recipes.
This life style change is starting to become second nature. I feel better and my skin looks amazing. Vanity is in full force at the moment, but my main reason for making this life style change is to be HEALTHY!
I realized the other day that I've been UN-healthy my ENTIRE life. I was always a heavy child, then a heavy teenager, and now a heavy adult. Well those days are now limited and I am looking forward to being a lighter, healthier version of myself.
Can't give up now....too many people know what I'm doing and how I"m doing it. Email me, let me know you are out there :)
Happy Wednesday!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
YOU are my accountability.....
...if there is even anyone out there :)
I have started my life over. It's time for a new lifestyle, a new, improved and healthier Cortney. Last night I joined Weight Watchers. Being a very strong TYPE A personality, this system is right up my alley. So far, so good. The points are working and I am working those points. Today I have had an apple and a grilled chicken salad from Chik Fil A. Yes, it was on the WW points system, and it only came to 8 points! WAHOOO!! I need to get better about eating breakfast, but let's be honest, I'm not waking up earlier than I have to just to eat. It might take me a while to figure this part out.
Tonight for dinner I am making Chicken Marsala. Yes, you read that right! WW has a wonderful recipe that has great reviews, so I am going to try it out, with broccoli and roasted new potatoes. Total points should only be 12.
Per my daily allowance I will have 28 points left to consume for the day. Not to shabby for the first day!
Watch out, this year, you will be seeing a whole lot less of me around town!
I have started my life over. It's time for a new lifestyle, a new, improved and healthier Cortney. Last night I joined Weight Watchers. Being a very strong TYPE A personality, this system is right up my alley. So far, so good. The points are working and I am working those points. Today I have had an apple and a grilled chicken salad from Chik Fil A. Yes, it was on the WW points system, and it only came to 8 points! WAHOOO!! I need to get better about eating breakfast, but let's be honest, I'm not waking up earlier than I have to just to eat. It might take me a while to figure this part out.
Tonight for dinner I am making Chicken Marsala. Yes, you read that right! WW has a wonderful recipe that has great reviews, so I am going to try it out, with broccoli and roasted new potatoes. Total points should only be 12.
Per my daily allowance I will have 28 points left to consume for the day. Not to shabby for the first day!
Watch out, this year, you will be seeing a whole lot less of me around town!
Monday, January 3, 2011
HELLO 2011! It's nice to meet you...
...let's be friends.
I am so excited about 2011. This year holds so many exciting possibilities, not only for Matt and myself individually, but for us as a couple. We are so excited about the forward progress of Matt gearing up for a move to Austin. My career with my current company is going well, and our future as a company is looking amazing. Life is wonderful at the moment, and we are so happy that we are working on God's timing.
Instead of resolutions, I tend to make promises to myself. In an effort to verbalize and make "real" my promises, I wanted to list them here.
1. To continue on my faith journey, learning more about our Saviour and more about myself in the process. Working towards being a more Godly woman for Matt, and one day, Godly wife for him as well.
2. To become healthier in 2011. HUGE PROMISE, because I am tired of being this way. I WANT TO BE HEALTHY!!
3. To live in the present!!
Matt has made his promises to himself, and he is so excited for what 2011 has to offer.
What excites me even more is that we don't know the full extent of what 2011 has in store. Only HE has the knowledge and the plan before HIM, and HE will make sure everything happens in due time.
Now if only I were a patient person. See #1, I am working on it :)
2011, you are going to be a great year. I know we will be best friends.
Happy NEW Year!
I am so excited about 2011. This year holds so many exciting possibilities, not only for Matt and myself individually, but for us as a couple. We are so excited about the forward progress of Matt gearing up for a move to Austin. My career with my current company is going well, and our future as a company is looking amazing. Life is wonderful at the moment, and we are so happy that we are working on God's timing.
Instead of resolutions, I tend to make promises to myself. In an effort to verbalize and make "real" my promises, I wanted to list them here.
1. To continue on my faith journey, learning more about our Saviour and more about myself in the process. Working towards being a more Godly woman for Matt, and one day, Godly wife for him as well.
2. To become healthier in 2011. HUGE PROMISE, because I am tired of being this way. I WANT TO BE HEALTHY!!
3. To live in the present!!
Matt has made his promises to himself, and he is so excited for what 2011 has to offer.
What excites me even more is that we don't know the full extent of what 2011 has in store. Only HE has the knowledge and the plan before HIM, and HE will make sure everything happens in due time.
Now if only I were a patient person. See #1, I am working on it :)
2011, you are going to be a great year. I know we will be best friends.
Happy NEW Year!
Year in Review 2010
This time last year, Matt and I were embarking on our second full year of dating. We welcomed the 2010 with a group of friends in downtown Austin, and then celebrated on NY Day with a traditional (Kresta) family dinner with just the two of us. At the time, I didn't pay much attention to the coming year, as so many events and adventures were already planned out.
The year really kicked off with a bang, because in 2010, Matt celebrated his six year sober birthday!! We went to Kerrville, so he could get his 6 year chip. In the last two years, my eyes have been opened up to a whole new lifestyle, a cleaner lifestyle, a lifestyle that lends it self towards living in the now, and not planning so far out into the future. This is Matt's lifestyle. It has taught me to slow down, to not take each moment for granted, and to truly (as cliche' as it may sound) stop and smell the roses. We went to the meeting at the center, and I was blown away by the shear number of people in attendance. And then something rocked me to my core. During a special segment, when a person walks up to get their chip, they are invited to speak, if they should feel so inclined. Well to my amazement, I see out of the corner of my eye, Matt start to walk to the front, stand tall in front of this crowd of 50 people, and proudly say... My name is Matt...and this is my story. He went on for about three minutes. Those three minutes, time stood still and my eyes filled with tears. His words struck me so profoundly. He stood there, so vulnerable, so honest, and so poised, and told his story. Albeit brief, but it was his story. I had heard snippets of his story throughout the past year, but to hear it here and now while he was receiving his chip, brought on new meaning. I thank God each and every day that he brought this amazing man into my life, and I am so thankful that Matt continues each day to live his days better than the days before. What an amazing, Godly man who was chosen for me.
Later that month, Matt and I ventured to Orlando, to visit one of my best college friends, and his girlfriend. What a trip...not only did we explore Orlando and little surrounding towns, but I finally got to see Cinderella's castle. Yes, I was 25 years old at the time, but the little princess inside of me jumped for joy when the castle was within eye shot. Ever since I was a little girl, 3 years old, at Disney, I have wanted to walk inside the castle, to see Cinderella, so be absorbed with everything princess. Diva at the age of three, you betcha! Tragically at 3 years old, my family didn't indulge me, since we were on a tight schedule with 15 other family members. Needless to say, Matt indulged this 25 year old and I couldn't have been more excited!!
February and March came and went, and Matt I spent our weekends inbetween Austin and San Antonio. In April, Matt celebrated his 31st birthday, and I loved that just the two of us were celebrating this year. It was so special to be able to take him to a fancy dinner in downtown SA, and I loved the look in his eye when he realized where we were going. If you know Matt, then you know he has a love for food that is unmatched. His love for food can be measured during each meal, when he critiques the food to the fullest extent, or rather critiques my cooking. Thank goodness I am a half way decent cook, because he has a no holds bar approach to food. Dining at five start restaurants isn't typically in the budget, but for this birthday, I made it happen. We still revel in this wonderful outing.
As summer rolled into Texas, Matt and I enjoyed quiet weekends in the hill country. In June I went to Cabo San Lucas with my family, which turned out to be the trip of a lifetime/one for the record books. It all started with my sweet mom booking the wrong flights for my dad and brother. Needless to say, after two hours of discussion with the counter agents of Continental, we were well on our way to Cabo as a full family of six. WATCH CABO, HERE COME THE KRESTA's was our slogan for the trip. And my goodness we hit that town with a bang. My wonderful Aunt and Uncle have a beautiful home on the Baja, and we are so very fortunate that they share this lovely vacation spot with all of us. Here are a few pictures of our adventures....
Once back from the family vacation, I stepped into a wonderful girls weekend with my three best friends since childhood. I have been through high school, boyfriends, college, college boyfriends, first jobs, weddings and soon to be babies with these girls, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I am so blessed to call these ladies my very dear friends! 2011 is going to bring us BABIES, with Taryn and Megan giving birth in the summer. I can't wait!!
September marked our two year dating celebration. I hate to say anniversary, because let's face it, we aren't married yet, and once we are married, then it will be an anniversary :) We had a lovely time we shared at the Driskill for dinner and a night out downtown. Matt and I share a love for amazing food, and what better way to celebrate our two year dating milestone than at the Driskill Restaurant. If you are ever in Austin, this place is a must see. The old world architecture and history that you can hear speaking to you from the walls clearly makes this an experience to be had.
Rolling right into football season and fall, our lives revolved around Roughneck Football! See previous posts :) We were so happy for my little brother, and I am so thankful that Matt and I were able to be apart of this special time in his life.
Closing out the year, we celebrated Thanksgiving with our families, and then came my birthday in early December and then Christmas. What a lovely time with friends and family. We were able to spend so much time with our families that it truly warms my heart. We are so very fortunate to have such wonderful families!
As Matt and I said goodbye to 2010, we smiled at the possibilities of 2011. This year is going to be an amazing year. We are hopeful and faithful that Matt will find a job in Austin, and he will make the move to be closer to me. What a blessing it will be, when we are finally in the same city! This year will bring about new babies for three of my very dear friends, weddings for other friends, and watching our McClain grow.
2010, you were amazing, but 2011, I know you are going to go above and beyond our wildest expectations! Here are a few pictures of our adventures in 2010.....
The year really kicked off with a bang, because in 2010, Matt celebrated his six year sober birthday!! We went to Kerrville, so he could get his 6 year chip. In the last two years, my eyes have been opened up to a whole new lifestyle, a cleaner lifestyle, a lifestyle that lends it self towards living in the now, and not planning so far out into the future. This is Matt's lifestyle. It has taught me to slow down, to not take each moment for granted, and to truly (as cliche' as it may sound) stop and smell the roses. We went to the meeting at the center, and I was blown away by the shear number of people in attendance. And then something rocked me to my core. During a special segment, when a person walks up to get their chip, they are invited to speak, if they should feel so inclined. Well to my amazement, I see out of the corner of my eye, Matt start to walk to the front, stand tall in front of this crowd of 50 people, and proudly say... My name is Matt...and this is my story. He went on for about three minutes. Those three minutes, time stood still and my eyes filled with tears. His words struck me so profoundly. He stood there, so vulnerable, so honest, and so poised, and told his story. Albeit brief, but it was his story. I had heard snippets of his story throughout the past year, but to hear it here and now while he was receiving his chip, brought on new meaning. I thank God each and every day that he brought this amazing man into my life, and I am so thankful that Matt continues each day to live his days better than the days before. What an amazing, Godly man who was chosen for me.
Later that month, Matt and I ventured to Orlando, to visit one of my best college friends, and his girlfriend. What a trip...not only did we explore Orlando and little surrounding towns, but I finally got to see Cinderella's castle. Yes, I was 25 years old at the time, but the little princess inside of me jumped for joy when the castle was within eye shot. Ever since I was a little girl, 3 years old, at Disney, I have wanted to walk inside the castle, to see Cinderella, so be absorbed with everything princess. Diva at the age of three, you betcha! Tragically at 3 years old, my family didn't indulge me, since we were on a tight schedule with 15 other family members. Needless to say, Matt indulged this 25 year old and I couldn't have been more excited!!
February and March came and went, and Matt I spent our weekends inbetween Austin and San Antonio. In April, Matt celebrated his 31st birthday, and I loved that just the two of us were celebrating this year. It was so special to be able to take him to a fancy dinner in downtown SA, and I loved the look in his eye when he realized where we were going. If you know Matt, then you know he has a love for food that is unmatched. His love for food can be measured during each meal, when he critiques the food to the fullest extent, or rather critiques my cooking. Thank goodness I am a half way decent cook, because he has a no holds bar approach to food. Dining at five start restaurants isn't typically in the budget, but for this birthday, I made it happen. We still revel in this wonderful outing.
As summer rolled into Texas, Matt and I enjoyed quiet weekends in the hill country. In June I went to Cabo San Lucas with my family, which turned out to be the trip of a lifetime/one for the record books. It all started with my sweet mom booking the wrong flights for my dad and brother. Needless to say, after two hours of discussion with the counter agents of Continental, we were well on our way to Cabo as a full family of six. WATCH CABO, HERE COME THE KRESTA's was our slogan for the trip. And my goodness we hit that town with a bang. My wonderful Aunt and Uncle have a beautiful home on the Baja, and we are so very fortunate that they share this lovely vacation spot with all of us. Here are a few pictures of our adventures....
Once back from the family vacation, I stepped into a wonderful girls weekend with my three best friends since childhood. I have been through high school, boyfriends, college, college boyfriends, first jobs, weddings and soon to be babies with these girls, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I am so blessed to call these ladies my very dear friends! 2011 is going to bring us BABIES, with Taryn and Megan giving birth in the summer. I can't wait!!
September marked our two year dating celebration. I hate to say anniversary, because let's face it, we aren't married yet, and once we are married, then it will be an anniversary :) We had a lovely time we shared at the Driskill for dinner and a night out downtown. Matt and I share a love for amazing food, and what better way to celebrate our two year dating milestone than at the Driskill Restaurant. If you are ever in Austin, this place is a must see. The old world architecture and history that you can hear speaking to you from the walls clearly makes this an experience to be had.
Rolling right into football season and fall, our lives revolved around Roughneck Football! See previous posts :) We were so happy for my little brother, and I am so thankful that Matt and I were able to be apart of this special time in his life.
Closing out the year, we celebrated Thanksgiving with our families, and then came my birthday in early December and then Christmas. What a lovely time with friends and family. We were able to spend so much time with our families that it truly warms my heart. We are so very fortunate to have such wonderful families!
As Matt and I said goodbye to 2010, we smiled at the possibilities of 2011. This year is going to be an amazing year. We are hopeful and faithful that Matt will find a job in Austin, and he will make the move to be closer to me. What a blessing it will be, when we are finally in the same city! This year will bring about new babies for three of my very dear friends, weddings for other friends, and watching our McClain grow.
2010, you were amazing, but 2011, I know you are going to go above and beyond our wildest expectations! Here are a few pictures of our adventures in 2010.....
Disney!
Girls weekend 2010, Eagle Mountain Lake
Girls Weekend 2010, Brunch
My amazing family, Cabo 2010
Sweet McClain, love this angel
And my wonderful partner in crime.
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