Be My Valentine

Happy Valentine's Day!

Okay, a little late, but you get the point. :)

We had a very low key, but still special, V-Day. 

Here is our table set before our dinner. We had steak, baked potato and salad. Russell and I cooked it all together.

 I also made Raspberry Squares for our Valentine dessert. Three points per square is not too bad, right?

I found this picture on Pinterest. I love it. It will be our verse for today. I believe it should be the meaning of V-day! Hope y'all have an awesome week!

Grammy Night

Oh, how I love music. I try to watch the Grammy's every year. I also knew Adele was predicted to win every award she was nominated for. And.....she did! I loved her dresses, her performance, and even her makeup!

Carrie Underwood looked fantastic, I thought! She is another one of my favorites! She sang a song with Tony Bennett. Interesting combination, but their voices sounded good together.

How can I talk about the grammy's without mentioning Jennifer Hudson singing, "I Will Always Love You?" It was so good and it was impossible to not have chills during that performance. I don't know how she did it under the circumstances.

 It was so  sad to hear about Whitney Houston. She was so talented throughout the years. I leave you with a song everyone knows from her.


Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Psalm 100:1

Sweet Things!

Ahh, February...the month of love, hugs, and kisses. Ya gotta love it! I just wanted to share a few things I like right now.

 I can't wait til this movie, The Vow, comes out tomorrow! I am sure it will be so good! Any movie based on a Nicholas Sparks book will be good!

 I am loving Vintage Valentine's lately. I thought this one was cute.

 I saw these on Pottery Barn website the other day and I just fell in love with them! Soo adorable for the whole month of February!

And speaking of "sweet things".....

I can't wait to make these Weight Watchers cupcakes that are 5 points per serving! I know they would be less points without the icing and maybe you can use a dusting of powdered sugar, instead. That, my friends, is a very sweet thing! :)

I hope y'all are having a wonderful day! XOXO!

Greater love has noone than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Just an update!

I wanted to share a quick Weight Watchers update with y'all. I'll say it again. It works! Thirteen pounds are gone! I am so excited and I am definitely going to keep going with this program. Again, if you are considering losing weight or to just get healthy, WW is by far, the best in my opinion. I think that drinking water, eating more fruits and veggies and staying active really are key points to losing weight. And bonus: because I am on WW, I still enjoyed a piece of that wonderful birthday cake on Friday, but I still lost 3 lbs this week! It's definitely possible and it definitely works! Hope y'all have an awesome day!

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

What I Love About Russell!

I am a little late posting this but I wanted to post a special blog today for my sweet husband, Russell. Today is his 28th birthday.

Happy Birthday, Russell!!

When we were dating, I actually gave him a little something "valentine-like" each day from the 1st to the 14th, which is obviously Valentine's Day. It was fun!

 Here's my Valentine with his early birthday cake from this weekend!

Here are 14 things I love about him, from today til V-Day!

1. I love his love for the Lord.

2. I love the love his love for others

3. I love how we laugh together about the most silly things!

4. I love his patience (I have none. HA!)

5. I love his humbleness.

6. I love watching him watch the Razorbacks (he gets really into the game). :)

7. I love and I am grateful for the sacrifices he makes for us!

8. I love his smile.

9. I love that we are best friends.

10. I love how he shows his dedication to not only me, but everyone!

11. I love the love we share for movies!

12. I love how we do almost everything together, even grocery shop!

13. I love the way he loves me. (cue the song. :) )

14. I LOVE that we will be together forever!!!

Here we are after we had only been dating 6 months. I think this was taken in October 2005!

Russell,

Thank you so much for everything you do for me. I love you more than I can say! Happy Birthday, sweetie!

Love, Meredith