2016 Fitness

I know I am not the only one with fitness goals for 2016. I haven't consistently worked out since I had Roman and I would really like to get back into a routine. I feel so out of shape and I miss my yoga and boot camp classes. I miss challenging myself to running more miles and the great feeling afterward. My goal is to make it a priority again.

Have you tried Gap's fitness line? I tried on a yoga top before Christmas and ended up getting it for my mom even though I liked it for myself. I like interesting tops for yoga that have cutouts or neat straps.  The neon top above is Gap. (black top is Nordstrom)  I haven't tried on Gap pants yet, but I have heard good things. My go-to pants are Zella from Nordstrom. I have 3 pairs, so I am pretty much set, but I do really like these bright pink ones. I got this BKR glass bottle for Christmas and I really like it. It holds 32 ounces and stays really cold. Isn't this silver Nike bag cool?

I also found these yoga mats online. I have never seen bold patterned mats before, and I think these are awesome!  They are Yeti brand.

DIY Christmas Stockings

I did a lot of the décor for our wedding which included buying our linens. I sold all of the chair covers and most of the linens after the wedding, but I kept a few of the silver pintuck overlays. I have used them for the last few years as our tree skirt. This year I had the idea to use the fabric to make stockings for us.

 

 

It took me about 6 weeks to finish these because I only had a few minutes here and there to work on them. I finished them just in time on Christmas Eve.

 

I ended up using the pattern my mom used to make our family stockings years ago. I really like the larger size. The inside is red and white stripe fabric. I bought a thicker furry fabric for the top band. I'm pretty happy with how they turned out, but mostly just glad I finished them.

 

 

Holidays

We had a wonderful holiday season! I have always really loved Christmas, but having a child made it that much better! I know the older he gets, the more fun it will be. We spent a weekend at my parents house, I met up with my high school friends, had Christmas Eve dinner at our house and enjoyed get-togethers with Dan's family and friends.

 

Holiday looks for every occasion

I love dressing for the holidays! I think I am the kind of person who would have worn "ugly Christmas sweaters" when they were in style, that's how much I adore the holiday. I wish I had an event to wear this French Connection sequins number. I really like the high neck and neutral sparkles. I bought this JCrew plaid skirt and have already worn it twice. I have plans to wear it for a few more occasions as well. It's easy to dress up and down. I'm excited for the holiday events we have and the opportunities to dress up a little bit.

Roman's Christmas Wish List

Making a Christmas list for Roman is so much fun! I am coming up with fun ideas every day! I am so excited to celebrate Roman's 1st birthday and Christmas next month. Roman is into everything and growing out of his baby toys, so I am looking into toys he can pull, push or ride. I like the idea of some Christmas themed gifts like books, stocking or PJ's. I also really want to find a nativity set for kids. When we go visit my parents I usually use my luggage for Roman, so I'd like to get him his own bag. Another idea I had was to get him his own stationary for thank you notes. Roman might be a little spoiled this time of year! 

Christmas Gift Wrap

I am so excited about the holidays! I have started making Christmas lists and thinking about how I will decorate our house. Everything is different now that we have a baby. I have always loved Christmas, but having a child makes it even better! I can't wait to start traditions with him.

Every year I like to have matching wrapping paper. I like to do 2 different styles one to designate each of our families so I don't get confused on who "mom" is. I have been using tan craft paper the last few years, but am looking for different ideas this year. I really like the buffalo check or stripes. Some of my favorite places to look for gift wrap are the Paper Source, Amazon, TJ Maxx and Target. Here are my ideas for this year.  

 

DIY bandana bibs

I have been wanting to make these bibs for months now. Roman has been drooling basically his whole life and we change his bib a couple times a day. I wanted something cute for him to wear, since it's part of his every day outfit. The nice thing about these bibs is that they have snaps instead of velcro. It's so frustrating when his velcro bibs ruin other items of clothing in the wash.

I knew these would be simple to make, but never found the time. My parents kept Roman for the weekend this past weekend and I finally finished them. I'm pretty happy with how they turned out and am kicking myself for not making them sooner.

I chose a couple of knit fabrics as well as an absorbent terry cloth fabric to make them double-sided.

I used this free pattern and tutorial I found at See Kate Sew.