Halloween Decor

I never really decorate for Halloween. This year I decided with all the pinterest front porches I wanted to. For some reason I really wanted to do something with black crows. I had these twigs in my urns that I had used for Easter earlier in the year so I spray painted those black. Bought some orange and black pumpkins, a lot of black crows, and some spider web stuff. 

Then it was time to do the wreath. I bought a bunch of black feather boas. Feather boas aren't that cheap...$10 at Hobby Lobby and I needed 4. So I had a 40% off coupon at Hobby Lobby for one item. I went back 4 days in a row LOL!!! Then I bought orange Christmas ornaments and they were already 50% off. Halloween ribbon was also 50% so I snagged some polka dot ribbon with orange and green since I had bright green hostas in my urns already to make a big bow on top!

I loved the way it turned out!

I am not dead....I promise!!

So I have been MIA for a while now. Between my 8 hour a day job, my night time and weekend photography business, trying to get my house organized and cleaned (poorly), planning and cooking meals, discipleship group homework, working out, errands, my dad being in town, having a social life, and preparing for a new venture that is still in the works.... life has just gotten in the way!!!

So here is a quick update.....

1. I know I was supposed to post before and after pics of me on September 24th...I didn't because there was not much of a difference. I have not been consistent lately....BAD ME!! But it happens and you gotta just jump back in there so now is as good a time as any! I think I will post before and after pics on November 24th instead.

2. I wanted to be halfway down by October 6th for the FireFly run. I unfortunately was not. I am only to blame for that! So right now I am only 36 pounds down. I hope to be at least halfway or more by November 10th. Why November 10th...I am going to the Virgin Islands and will be wearing a bathing suit!!!

3. I joined a dance studio. It's more than that though. They have yoga, pilates, zumba, ballet barre, and many other fun classes. Tonight I am attending the Piloxing (Pilates/Boxing) class and then doing the ballet barre after that. I needed something new. Just walking/jogging was not doing anything and I was getting really bored. I think that's why I fell off the wagon.

4. I am heading to Arkansas for a week on Saturday. I will be working my regular 8 hour a day job, I have 12 sessions for my photography business, seeing friends and family, AND trying to get in a daily workout. With that said I will need some major prayers for the workouts cause it's SOOO easy to say forget it when you are that busy! I am really excited for this trip though!

So unfortunately this post wasn't an exciting "I've lost 50 pounds" post, but I figured I'd update you and get back on the saddle!