My East Hill Time Capsole Moment

Most of us EHCS alumni received the postcard inviting us to the Homecoming game on Friday, I figured I would not be attending because of big-sister obligations and etc...


So it was a pleasant surprise to find out that the game I was already planning on attending to support my little sister Amelia (who cheers for Alethia) would be the EHCS homecoming game...


Prior to the Varsity game, I should mention that Christian and I went to James' basketball game at Episcopal Day School... my James is such a cutie!!

Then we headed over to EHCS, ...




My senior year in 2005



Amelia is such a good cheerleader... she really gets the crowd involved.. PLUS I love how she tumbles... when she rebounds (jump for you non-tumblers) out of her back handspring she strikes a sassy pose :) soo cute





please don't grow up!!



ALSO.... I was able to cross off #25 on my 101 in 1001 days...

25. "Participate in Operationbeautiful.com" This was accomplished last night at my old high school... I honestly couldn't think of a better place... as much as I loved EHCS, high school has a way of pulling out the best and worst in you, and making you feel the best and worst about yourself at times...

And when it was time to go home from the game... EHCS had locked us in! Christian made a heroic escape to get the car ...

I will leave you with a truth-filled appropriate quote from the anointed Beth Moore out of the book "Choosing to See" by Mary Beth Chapman...

"You cannot amputate your history from your destiny... My past is something Jesus takes hold of and makes into destiny. That's called redemption."

Dear Jesus - please redeem the person I was in high school to become the woman you want me to be.... i love you, miley.

Fly Fives on Friday

Friday in my mind is a weekly holiday that deserves celebration...

This Friday I am loving some extravagant pieces..., but since we aren't all

Trump-et$,... You will find the extreme cha-ching, the moderate splurge, and the college-student budget version....

1. Glitter heels... Everywhere I looked this week I saw glitter heels/ booties .... 

Olivia Wilde showed of these spiky-sparkly booties at the Golden Globes and I was beside myself drooling...





These pretty bits go for over $1600...



If you win the lottery, these $690 glitter heels by Christian Louboutin should be on your shopping list ...

If you've been saving your spare bills for an awesome pair of glitter heels,... consider either of these by Sam Edelman or Steve Madden ... both around $100....

  

And for those of us watching the cash flow, consider these hot heels for $24 by Qupid ...

2. If you love the elliptical at the gym but would much rather be outside... check out the Elliptigo!

3. Hi,... my name is Melissa and I am a chocoholic.... yes I LOVE chocolate and ice cream, and all of those really good treats that help you get in shape.. :-/ ... well I am in love with these delicious treats by Skinny Cow.... The treats are good sized portions and are all less than150 calories per serving... YUM! They can be purchased at most food supermarkets i.e Publix, Target, Wal-mart... For my coupon lovin' ladies click here :)

    

      

4. Staying on trend with a healthy start... these "Count Me Healthy" bracelets are amazing.. you can use these bracelets to count anything from glasses of water to cardio sessions... They are a fashionable way to hold ourselves accountable to all our 2011 goals.... Can Be Bought Here

5. And Lastly ... these mini cashmere hand warmers are perfect for this miserable weather... Just pop the inserts in the microwave,.. then put the hand warmers in your pocket, they will keep you warm for hours.... And they are over half off now, on sale for $9.99  Click Here

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog, it's like a mini cashmere warmer for my heart :)  

Preggo!

Haha..., did my title lead you to believe I had some big announcement? Sorry.. no, not yet... but thanks for checking :)


This is a tribute to my dear sweet friend and co-worker Anna.

photo credit: Anna's sister Jessica Tereszkiewicz's facebook

Anna and her hubby Greg are expecting their baby boy (Emerson Josef Burchett) to arrive around March 21st. This is their first child!

At work we are playing a game called "Estimate Emerson's ETA"... Participants buy a time slot for $1, the momma gets the cash and the winner gets a gift basket... 

Also, starting in September every Wednesday we take a picture of Emerson's progress... we call it "Bump on the Hump"... and even though she still has 2 more months to go... here is what the progress looks like so far, enjoy!

101 in 1001

101 in 1001.... most of you have heard of the Day Zero Project (this website is under construction right now) .... if not it is an opportunity for you to put you next 2.5 year in perspective... what do you want to accomplish... what experiences do you want to take in... how do you want to feel about yourself/ others?.... 


I have made a list of 101 in 1001 days... Instead of giving you all 101 now, I would rather share with you as I accomplish, as some are fairly confidential.... I made this "check-list" back during the fall..., so luckily I can cross a few off my list... And I would like to share (most of) those with you now... there is one that I will save for when we become "closer" as a blog community ;-) ...


12. "Run a 10k" this was accomplished Dec 8th ~ Jingle Bell Run, Pensacola Beach FL 

13. "Run a half-marathon" this was accomplished in November 17th ~ Pensacola Marathon

22. "Buy something from  Etsy" - this was completed over Christmas for several items, here are two of my favorites:

For this white cup cozy click here!

You can make your own here!

65. "Learn how to crochet" - thank goodness I had some background, thanks to MJ this was accomplished over Christmas break when I made a beanie for my baby! (haha beanie baby...) 

Not actual beanie... 

88. "Do karaoke in a pub/bar" - this was completed August 7th with Liz V., Scott & Jane (soon to be) B. in The British Pub at St. Augustine FL... and videos are only available for showings in person :o) 




SO... hopefully I will be able to share one every-other week that I have accomplished... wish me luck 


Until next time, be sweet y'all
Miley


PS My lovely bf Haley Sue Perkins Ryan is under going a 24 day challenge on her blog Marital Bliss ... & I hope to join her... thanks for always inspiring me Haley Sue!

Long Weekends Equate to Long Posts...

Loving long weekends with my loves..., 

Friday my beautiful husband and I shared a romantic meal at Niffers!

Ok.., so it isn't the most romantic place but it was delicious ... I had the fish tacos and Christian chowed down on the Cesar burger... good stuff!

Saturday we helped our amazing amigos move into their dream home... Anna is scheduled to drop a shorty March 21st,...

Sunday we ventured out to Birmingham to spend time with Mr. & Mrs Ryan..., We had a great time catching up and goofing off... 

Monday Christian and I ran errands (yay)...  One errand was WING SHOPPING!!! That's right, our dear Rachel Elizabeth is turning 24 in one week... and her birthday party theme is to dress up in a wig... We had a lot of fun trying these on and making fools of ourselves,... please enjoy laughing at our expense :) 

                   

And lastly I leave you with a quotable quote...

This quote from a Ms. Audrey Hepburn can help us keep in perspective what "physical" traits we really should desire... 

"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone"

Until tomorrow...