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Hi, this is me. Not my typical tightly cropped, ultra flattering image, but the real deal (also, not the image from my profile page, conveniently taken prior to me starting fertility and getting pregnant with the twins.) I’m not saying it’s terrible, but it’s certainly not where I want to be. I would be lying if...
Who doesn’t LOVE cake pops? Here’s mine. (Of course I’m only showing you the cutest one…because in fact, many turned out a bit lame…oh well. C’est la vie!) xox
Because it is photography week I decided to choose one of my favorite little people and share with you some pictures of her that inspire me to one day become a better photographer myself and also to remember so much that has changed in just two short years. Jayne is now babbling new sentences every...
“Time stands still best in moments that look suspiciously like ordinary life.” -Brian Andreas I think I must have been about five years old when I first remember sneaking into my mother’s room to go through her chest which held all the things and memories most dear to her. I knew I wasn’t supposed...
Are you still coming out to my house tonight?” Ally asked “Sure! We will be there in about an hour for dinner.” I promised. We had decided to get our families together and have pizza, while Jon helped clean their carpets. I looked across the expansive lawn, toward my cousin Ally. Our grandma’s house on...
Something that I find very interesting about fashion is that it repeats and reinvents itself over and over again. Classic silouettes will always remain classic, heels will always make your legs look better, and when comfort and fashion meet magic is made. Comfort isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when fashion is...
I have been searching and searching for the best Easter clothes for my kiddos’ holiday photo shoot. In my previous life (before I had my twin babies 7 months ago), I was a photographer. I was kind of a big deal. 🙂 {Click here if you want to check out my old website.} So, photos too,...
As this time of year approaches, I am always filled with hope and revival. All things around me seem to be coming to life, from the pieces of grass poking up through the tired patches of snow – to the flitting birds that sneak out of their winter hiding places. Cleaning the house seems a little...
I’m sure everyone has their own special way to keep the romance alive in their marriage. Here’s my story… My amazing husband Ryan and I are coming up on our 10 year anniversary in May and I can’t believe how far we’ve come and how much I’ve grown to love him more and more...
I don’t always write New Year’s Resolutions. I think that it can become something that we do just for the sake of doing it and then not following through. I find that it works best if I do monthly evaluations of how I am doing with my goals and it works wonders for me to...
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Thank you for the “real” post cass. I agree that going through the roller coaster of weight gain and pregnancy can be so overwhelming!
A new top goes a long way and girl you look amazing. Trying to gear up for the whole process again. It’s like a mountain isn’t it?
You are an amazing, hard worker. You’ll get there lady. Xoxo
It’s true, but I’d be lucky to get to where you have gotten post pregnancy! You are awesome girl!
Thank you Thank you for this wonderful post. That is truly one of my biggest struggles.
And of the short time we were in the same ward, I always thought you looked so beautiful.
Keep it up. 🙂
You’re so sweet. And thank you so much for reading Melissa!!
You look great Cass. I am not just saying that to say it like I would write in someone’s yearbook “Have a fun summer! We should hang out sometime…..” NOT. You really do look good. You are beautiful inside and out and I have always thought that. I envy your dimples. I LOVE the outfit. I don’t have a real sense for fashion, but I know enough to know how good it feels to wear clothes that fit-no matter what size I am. It really does make a big difference. Totally agree with you there. Good luck with your weight loss journey. You have done it before and you will do it again.
Thanks so much Kali! And thank you again for all of the great recipes!! I’m totally loving all of them!
So proud of you Cas! And I couldn’t agree more with everything you said in this post and I also completely agree that you are pretty awesome 😉
Girl, I just miss your face. I hope you felt better about where you’re at seeing where I’M AT!! ugh. lol (not that it’s good to compare) Thanks for always reading!! you’re the best!
Hey there lady!
I love reading your posts!
I too struggle with the weight issue. I start two weeks ago getting back on track, when all my recently bought clothes started to get tight. Heck I loved being able to get smaller sizes and that feeling WHAT AM I DOING EATING ALL THE CRAP!?
Anyways one of my favorite recipe sites is http://dashingdish.com/
Beware she loves things a bit too sweet so I back off all the stevia and usually use a little honey instead.
I love her shakes and her easy Cheesy Burritos (my kids even eat them with the beans in it!!). You should definitely check her out!
Good luck lady! I know you can do it. You are amazing!
Thank you so much Chrissy! I clearly know how you feel. And I LOVE dashingdish, thanks for sharing!! I can’t wait to try some recipes out!!
We believe in being honest… And thank you for that! Thank you for helping to motivate me… AGAIN to keep working on the ever going battle of the bulge. Unfortunately family genes play a big part in this battle, but it can be won. It has before and will be again. Just NEVER give up. All of my girls are beautiful! ( they get it from their Dad!)
It definitely has been won before and WILL ABSOLUTELY be won again! And I get it from my mama!! 🙂
You look lovely! Nothing more sexy than a lady who has created life.
“I like me. I think I’m pretty dang awesome actually. However, I really hate this one thing…my size.”
That is EXACTLY how I was before I stopped nursing and was able to lose the weight. Thanks for posting about this hard subject.
Michelle, you are so fantasic! I cannot believe how incredible your weight loss has been! You always were and still are totally AWESOME! Thank you for reading…it’s hard to put stuff up like this, but harder if no one cares. 🙂
I love this post! When I got married I put on the lbs fast! Then I got my disease thang and the medicine made me gain even more weight! I always joke, I’ve never had a baby but I look like I just had one! I’m always struggling with my weight. I’m currently in the on going process of losin it and liking what I see! I agree with you, fitting fashion helps. I don’t like the thought “when I lose weight I’ll get clothes that I love” no way! Love your clothes now and it will certainly help how you see yourself. Anyway, I’d more than love to do the journey with you! I was just talking to Blake like an hour ago saying I want to make toning and conditioning my hobby! Something I enjoy!
I remember reading about that on your blog. That must have been really hard. I will say, that your efforts to lose the weight and get healthy even amid the chaos was really inspiring for me, especially since I was in the middle of losing the weight from my first pregnancy.
I love the personal posts! And you are so right about body image being universal for pretty much all women; I’m tiny but still struggle with loving my body too. But I agree, clothes that fit really do make a big difference:) And while you may not be happy with where your body is now, the one thing we don’t see when we look in the mirror is how we look when we interact with others. So you don’t get to see the sparkle you have, and the way you “glow!” And that is worth so much more than what size we are.
Thanks so much for reading AND for your comment! You’re seriously so sweet, and so right. 🙂 And You are so small, but like I said, even my tiniest of friends have at one point or another expressed dissatisfaction with their bodies.
What a completely applicable post TO EVERYONE. I don’t care if you are 10 lbs or 100 lbs overweight, when you feel un-attractive, you have a tendency to dress that way and the cycle just perpetuates itself! I looked at a picture of myself the other day and went HOLY COW! I have seriously put on like 10 lbs in the last MONTH because its been so stressful around here, and I have found myself putting on the raggedy yoga pants and oversized shirts- but I am going to take your advice and work harder on dressing pretty for MYSELF! AND losing weight. Because I don’t feel healthy and after 4 babies my body just won’t jump back into shape! I would love some support group to motivate and share…however only if I am not predjudiced agains because I am not overweight- just unhealthy…and isn’t that just as bad?
Um, yeah. Definitely too tiny to join. lol Just kidding. But kind of not. 🙂 I think aiming to be healthy is always the best goal to have! Not “thin” but HEALTHY!
Perfect Post Cassia! I have gained and lost a total of 500 pounds over the past 16 years! And, the weight I gained from the adoption of my son, is the weight I haven’t been able to totally get rid of….go figure. Stress eating? age? I’m not sure, but it’s a battle for everyone living in this day and age with all the crap in our foods – and we don’t have to go out and hunt it with a bow and arrow. No calories being burnt as I sit in the McDonalds drive through 🙂 haha
Girl, you’re like seriously my inspiration! (And ps: Stress eating is HUGE!! ugh!)
This post is sooo applicable to my life right now! I was shopping in Target with my husband and mother-in-law when I found super cute, cheap, colored capris! Immediately I thought, no way. I am pregnant, and will grow, am growing, and I only ever wear the same comfortable thing everyday. Not only that, but I’m a stay-at-home mom. Where do I go to be seen in such pretty things? THANK GOODNESS for my MIL who encouraged to buy them anyway. I did and I feel great and LOVE them! Oh thank heavens for pretty clothes!! And supportive families 🙂
I’m so glad you did!! You’ll look so HOT especially preggers! Ow Ow!! Thanks for always reading Whitney! You rock.