Craigslist makes me happy

Hi friends! Nothing really new. Went and picked up a new book from the library today (LOVE that place) I feel bad for people who can't/don't read...it makes me so happy. Maybe thats just the daydreamer in me? Anyways, the book is called The Memory Keeper's Daughter. I saw it on an end-cap at Target, and it sounded good, so I requested it from TSCPL. I didn't know until I looked for this picture that there is a movie out about it too..maybe I'll have to watch it when I'm done? Even though books are SOOO much better than the movie..always.no exceptions.

Also, I have mentioned before I am mildly obsessed with selling stuff on craigslist. I have recently posted several things, but today a lady bought the ping pong table for $175! (Hello new cell phone for me :) she comes tomorrow with some muscle to pick it up! Yahoo for more space in the black hole that is our basement!

Alright..off to work, hope you all have a good Friday/weekend! Today is only my Tuesday.

I love KC

Hi guys! I'm just avoiding P90x winding down from my KC trip. Laura and I had a really good time!

Last night we went to the sushi train, and then to yogurtini..I'm currently drooling just thinking about it! Then we went home and got in our jammies, and watched Toy Story 3, its really cute if you haven't seen it!

This morning I slept in while Laura went and took care of some business. When she got home we went and grabbed some coffee at this cute little place called The Coffee Girls, and the went shopping at my favorite place..Zona Rosa! We spent quite a while in Charming Charlie, and I got a lot of cute things, but I can't say what they are because there are a couple sets of eyes that read this that can't find out until Christmas :) We made another cool stop, and again, I can't say what it is, because it would give it away for someones Christmas :)

Then it was off to my much anticipated, first actual laser hair removal session! It was pud! I guess it depends on your pain tolerance, but when you're used to getting your pits/hoo-ha waxed, laser is cake! I go back for my next session the week after Christmas! They say you should notice by session 3, so lets keep our fingers crossed!

After the apt, I dropped Laura off, and headed for home. On the way home, I stopped and picked up a Great Wolfe Lodge giftcard for Cam's sister's family of 8 for Christmas! We decided it was much easier/cheaper than trying to buy each of the 6 kids something. We figured they could all get use out of this. Jamie and Gabe went in on it with us, so we were able to give them a good amount!

I had such a good time in KC, I always love going up there and spending time with Laura!

I was glad to see Cam when I got home though! He is so amazing! I love the way he is so interested in what I bought, and how the trip went, and what all we did. I don't tell him enough how awesome he really is!

Well, enough dragging my feet, off to do P90x.

Tomorrow morning I'm meeting Lindsey for our coffee date. We kinda started a little ritual, I go get the coffees, and she makes us a little yummy breakfast!

Hope you all have a good Thursday!

I love you Panera Bread

Hi friends! I'm sitting in Panera in Missouri enjoying my cup-o-coffee, getting ready to go to Laura's for a slumber party!

I came up to KC today for my consultation for my laser hair removal! I have my first session tomorrow afternoon (hense the slumber party at Laura's so I don't have to go all the way back to Topeka, just to come back tomorrow) it doesn't sound too bad, and my "test spot" they did didn't hurt at all..so I'm excited! The gal said if I can stand the pain of waxing my armpits, this will be a piece of cake!

Tonight Laura and I are going to dinner at...you guessed it..the sushi train! I think she has resigned to the fact that suggesting any other place for dinner while I'm here is out of the question :) and thats one of the million reasons I love her! Tomorrow I think we'll go walk to get some coffee, then go shopping at Charming Charlie (yes, I realize I JUST went there...but I love it!) And Amber, if you are reading this..we are most certainly NOT going there to pick up any of your Christmas gifts ;)

So, I have not blogged since the 23rd..woops! Time has gotten away from me, but here is a re-cap:

I went to see my friend Caitlin's sweet baby boy, Rylen Dean...hes so tiny! It was fun hanging out with her and Mickie and gossiping ;)

I worked a couple of overnights (off duty) and then got up a short few hours later to go work my normal shift during the day, so needless to say, I haven't even been around a computer to blog! Well, actually, I have, but I wasn't smart enough to hack into a certain company's wi-fi ;)

The Toyne's had their 2nd Annual costume party, which was a lot of fun! I went as an old lady with a baby on her back, and Cam went as a peeping Tom. (sorry for the lack of photos, I failed to bring my external harddrive with me :(

Saturday I made a couple of Halloween shirts for my sweet friend Lindsey's son! I love love love my cricut! If you haven't tried cutting fabric yet with yours...do it! But make sure you use a brand new mat, and some painters tape..or there will be a lot of cussing involved....even for you Mrs. Toyne :) The Saturday night I was a loser, and got a burst of energy to clean out the basement, and I went to TOWN! I got so many totes emptied, stuff thrown away, and gave a bunch of stuff away also! Don't you worry, I found several things to post on CRAIGSLIST!! WOOP-WOOP! (my favorite thing to do!) including my very nice ping pong table, ALL of my Boyd's Bears, and Cam's TOO BIG Columbia coat! I have already had several bites, so hopefully we'll be making some transactions soon!

Sunday, was my first day "back to the wild" (if I don't know you, you have probably figured out that I don't give many details on my career....lets keep it that way ;) anyways..it was sure nice to be back!

Monday Cam and I started P90X.....we took before pics and all, I'm pretty excited about it! So, its a different video daily, 6 days a week. It would be an understatment to say there is room for improvement for me :) o-well, as Runners World says "you're still a winner..you've beat all those people sitting on the couch"

Well, I'm outta here, my coffee is almost done, and I'm excited to get to Laura's! (If you're wondering why she isn't with me...she has more pressing things going on...like a job interview!! Fingers crossed and prayers going up baby!

I'm sure I'll be back tomorrow night to let you all know how the laser felt for a full session!

Because I'm excited...thats why

If you know me even a tiny bit, you know I LOVE lists, countdowns, planners, etc! Helps me feel more organized.. here are my current countdowns!

53 days until my sister Amber comes back for Christmas!!

50 days until Jingle Bell 5k

35 days until Miracle on Kansas Ave 5k

15 days until Thanksgiving at Dad's (Bren (step-mom) had the idea to do it early this year so that we (all 5 kids) didn't have to stress about adding 1 more stop to our already busy Thanksgiving Day schedules..not to mention, less pressure on the 'ol waist-band :)

10 days until my first laser hair removal appointment

9 days until we start P90x *insert groaning here*

6 days until Toyne's costume party! I LOVE dressing up in costumes, and seeing how creative everyone gets!

4 days left of my current work assignment, and then I get released back into the wild. YES!!!

10 HOURS until my highly anticipated (by me) coffee/muffin date with Mr. Wonderful!

Halloween crafting

A few days ago I blogged about an adorbable scary mummy that I had made for $1, well I finally finished had time to finish the other 2 that went with the mummy..

This is the Frankenstein, which I think turned out so flipping cute scary ;)! I made it out of a cut piece of 4x4 that I had picked up for yet another craft project (which you will soon see, as soon as I get some Christmas ribbon!) used my..can you guess?? spray adhesive to stick down the green material, used felt for his hair, my cricut to make his eyes, a button I had for his nose, felt for his mouth and I rummaged through Cam's work bench to find the screws that I spray painted black for his neck!

This is the pumpkin...which I can't say I'm in LOVE with it, but I'll keep it anway. After all, it only cost me a tiny bit of orange paint. The wood is more of the fence chopped up and glued together (thanks Cam!) and the green ribbon I had!

Here they are together!

I hope you enjoy my Halloween craft! I better get back to scrapbookin :)

37 days..say what?

Ok, so I'll admit, I've been slacking in the running dept (it has been over a week since ran last)...when its cold outside, and still dark, I make all sorts of excuses to hit the snooze...but I finally got back on the horse tonight when I realized our next 5k is in 37 days!! I'm excited, and nervous all at the same time! I'm such a Sue Sue when it comes to being cold, that was one positive about being a fatty-patty, I was NEVER cold..I've still got some weight to lose, but that 80lbs kept the heat in! Anyways, then we have another 5k after that in December, the Jingle Bell Run, which will be fun, because you dress up funky for the holidays, and everyone ties bells to their shoes. Cam and I (and Laura...I haven't forgot about you...you're coming too baby!) are setting a goal to do a 1/2 marathon, hopefully next fall!

Also, in related news...Cam and I got P90X, and we are going to start it Nov 1st. Cam is looking to muscle up, but I'm going to do the "lean" program and hopefully help my big 'ol butt/thighs get over this plateau that I've been stuck on for a while now...gotta mix things up. So..I'll keep you posted on how that goes...expect lots of complaining...just warning you :)

Tomorrow is Friday, and I am excited for our girls craft night at Chelseys! Saturday its spinning class, family BBQ, birthday party at the pumpkin patch, and a wedding. Sunday its coffee date, and the Battle of the Badges football game at Washburn, which should be fun hanging out with everyone!

Hope you all have a good Friday!

Ps..I noticed my blog had 40 + views on it this last week, but I only have 9 "followers" so..if you are reading this, and don't "follow" don't be a creeper, sign up and follow already so I know you're out there! ok, thanks

Day off...from work at least

I took the day off today to spend with Cam. One would think this would mean a relaxing day..but not for this list-making gal...we were scratchin' stuff off the "to-do" list since we woke up this morning. Well..I use "morning" lightly..it was after 10 when we got up..you can blame the newly installed black-out curtains..woops! It felt good to sleep in, but I hated wasting away even a minute of my sunny day off!

We started the morning out with a trip to the shake shop...I cannot get enough of the pumpkin pie shake..mmm.. We ended up going to what felt like 100 different places, but I'll hit the hi-lites...

• got some smaller (insert sound of me tooting my own horn here..) gray dress pants, partially for work, and mainly because I wanted them to wear with my new vest to the wedding on Saturday. I'll post pics this weekend..


• Cam got Eminem's new cd (insert sound of me gagging) and I won the title of worst girlfriend ever when I vetoed him playing it in Sara the Solara...sorry


• Went to Hob Lob and picked up several things to complete a few half finished craft projects I have going. I think I have set a personal record now for # of times going into Hobby Lobby in the span of a week.


• Went to Gary Gribbles in Lawrence to pick out part of Cam's (early) Christmas gift..new running shoes! It was cute seeing how excited he was. If you run even a little bit, it is worth going and getting fitted. We were even more excited when the guys there told us Gary Gribbles is coming to Topeka! They said they will be opening in February in the shopping strip that Target is in! Here is a pic of Cam's new running shoes

• I can't give you many details on my costume shopping, because most of you know I am tight-lipped about my costumes until the night of the party. But..I will say that multiple thrift stores were involved, and I now only have 2 more items to get to complete my ensemble! And..I will also add that Halloween Express is a RIP OFF!
• Got another HUGE mum/pampas grass for the front porch! I love them because they are perennials, so they will come back next year (saving me $!!)
• While at the thrift stores, we happened to stumble across a few sweet snags (non-costume) I found this ah-dor-able green curduroy jacket (it is in the wash, otherwise I would have taken a pic, but here is a pic I found online, and it looks exactly like this. Total=$3! Cam found a pair of nice slacks (hey, when the boy is shrinking at the rate he is, buying new pants isn't exactly at the top of the priority list because he will be outta them in no time) Dockers slacks (not the cheap-o looking ones) =$3. He also found a NICE Old Navy jacket, that looked as if it had only been worn a couple fo times for $6...and what size you ask? Size large!! Even though I am excited about our finds, the first thing I did when we got home was wash everything...to say I'm a germ-a-phob would be an understatement.
• For dinner we had planned to try LaRocca's because some friends had told us how yummy it is...well, FAIL..it is closed Mondays (who closes on Mondays besides salons?)so since we were in the mood for pizza, we had Buzzards.
• Went to see Jackass 3D..it was funny!

Heading to bed now, have to go back to work tomorrow :( Hopefully I will be able to get some crafting done after work and I will post pics of my finished products soon.

Have a good Tuesday.