Rethink Your Drink!

If you know me, you know that I LOVE (with all my heart) Diet Coke. I know it's not good for me, but I love it, anyways. Last year, I went the entire month of August without a sip of the stuff. I did good. But I didn't feel this burst of energy or anything else fabulous, so I went back to drinking it.

In September, I am going to attempt to kick DIET COKE to the curb for good. It's a good thing I really enjoy water, too! In fact, I've been known to drink 120-150 ounces of water a day, easily!

So, will you join me next month? Do the pledge with me.

I, Cindy {crazylou}, will drink more water and less (NO) soda...

Also, check out my post from the other day about the Fall Fitness Challenge I'm participating in. I'd love for you to join me in that too!!

Happy 15th Anniversary

Today I am celebrating with the love of my life, Darren.

We've been married for 15 years, although we've been together for closer to 25!

We celebrated our anniversary last month with a mini-trip to Paris. We left our England vacation for 3 days for a romantic vacation for two in Paris. (good planning on our part!)

I can't wait to share more about your Paris trip, but here are a few pictures and alittle more about our relationship:

 

 

 

 

 

15 Facts about Cindy & Darren

 

1. We met in high school. He was in the science room, wearing a red polo and white washed jeans (probably tight rolled, too!)
2. Our first date was supposed to be a double date, but his best friend backed out at the last minute.
3. We went "dutch" on that first date, but I actually paid for more than I was supposed to--which taught me a very important lesson (always bring more cash than you think you may need).
4. We dated for 3 years in high school, broke up in November of my first year in college.
5. After about a year of silence, we became friends again and continued our friendship until our Senior year in college where we decided we needed each other again.
6. After college, we continued to date, but he didn't propose to me right away. He used to have to tell me to "sit down" before he told me news of who was now engaged (wasn't me!)
7. After 3 (more) years of dating, he proposed to me. It was September 10th (my dad's birthday) and it was an amazing, thought-out proposal that every woman deserves. I still get goosebumps thinking about all he planned out!
8. We had a big, fun and hot wedding (Church had no air conditioning!)
9. We honeymooned in Maui and had our first real "married" fight--that didn't take long, did it?? It was silly, but I remember the fight as if it happened yesterday.
10. We welcomed our first child after being married for 3 years.
11. We built our first home a few years later and remain there today.
12. We completed our family two years later when we had our son.
13. We can finish each other's sentences, make each other mad and laugh in the same conversation.
14. We are comfortable in silence, but know when it's time to break it...
15. I know that we love each other more now than we ever did and can't imagine life without each other. We have a great example to look up too--his grandparents celebrated 72 years of marriage eariler this year!

 

The PIN IT Party--and you're invited!

Did you catch all the awesomeness that linked up last week? What a great party we had! Let's make this one even better! Don't be shy--invite your friends--what's a party without your BFF?

Welcome to THE 20th edition of THE Pin It Party! 

Are you interested in co-hosting THE Pin It Party? It is a WHOLE lot of fun and a great way to grow your Pinterest following. Go here to get more information and to secure your spot now! 

Grab the code for our button here!

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1. Please follow the host and co-hosts on Pinterest.

2. Send out a tweet about the party! Just click here: 

3. "Like" THE Pin It Party on Facebook by clicking on the button below. 

4. Grab the party button above and add it to your blog's sidebar or link up party list.

5. Post 1-3 links to your blog's most "pin-able" posts from the last few weeks. (Please, no links to other parties, giveaways or shops please. If you are an ETSY shop owner, come back this weekend and link up at the Weekend Blog Block Party!)

6. Mingle! Reach out to somebody new and pin their stuff. You never know when you will meet your blogging bestie!

7. Have a FABulous day and come back next week for more Pinterest fun. XO 

Host: Ellie @ Creative Geekery

Co-Hosts:

Cindy @ crazylou 

Mama Lola @ Bear & Lion

We will each choose our three favorite posts from the party and pin them to this party's collaborative Pinterest board: THE Pin It Party - The Best of the Best! Woot woot!