Trials by Melody: March 2013

Running is RAD!

By Melody Warren - 8:11:00 PM

What a FUN weekend this has been! Saturday morning was spent doing the Color Me Rad 5k race at Reliant Park. AND I got to do it with my mom! This was my second 5k, and her first. She turned 57 on March 12, and we got to share this fun experience together! Saturday night was spent with girlfriends, and I laughed so hard that my abs were sore the next day. Easter was great, too! Terrance and I spent a lovely day together on Sunday and I ended it with a late lunch with Karen and Shelby. Back to the grind tomorrow!

I have a ton of RAD pictures to share from the race... enjoy!

Oh yeah! Even my socks were ready to run.

Here is a picture of the fraction of folks that we ran with (prior race).

Striking a pose and ready to run!

Feeling pretty Rad, and we haven't even ran yet!

Mim is feeling pretty rad, too!

Mim and I, pre-race.

Mim in the line up and ready to go.

Hooray!

Mim, mid-race, and really pink!

We did it!!!

Stacey gals

On to the next race! Can't wait for Disney Princess Half Marathon in February!

the end.

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Crafting

Spring has Sprung, Peeps

By Melody Warren - 8:27:00 PM

Hoppy Easter followers! This year is FLYING by and it is hard to believe that it is already time for Easter Sunday. Spring has definitely sprung in my life and I want to share what I have been up to!

For my ballerina's at the Trotter Family YMCA, I made some fun, candy filled, Easter Eggs.

I also bought, and started crafting, this fun Spring sign to hang on our front door. I haven't finished it, but will post a picture once I do. I am using Mod Podge and cute, Spring scrapbook paper to decorate the letters. Props to Tri-Sigma for making me an expert crafter. Stay tuned for the finished product...

Here is a fun (and manly) Easter basket that I made for T. It has the essentials; Candy and Vodka. Some 'bunny' must love him.

Here is baby girl Jordan enjoying the 'Spring has Sprung' attitude as well. She was digging, running around, and playing with all of her doggie friends at the dog park on Wednesday afternoon. After we came inside, drank some water, and took a bath, she grabbed her toy and PASSED out. All it takes is some QT and some dog park to make a very hyper dog chiiiillll out.

Lastly, I saw a fun craft on Pinterest that I was inspired to try. I was slightly apprehensive because it involved the use of Peeps. Woof. But it was worth it, because it was SUPER easy and turned out SUPER cute! I used a glass vase ($2.99 from Target), Easter peanut M&Ms, Bunny shaped Peeps, and Flowers. Put them all together and... VOILA! Precious (and easy) Easter Craft!

Happy Easter little Bunnies!

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Life-Love

Fun Weekend

By Melody Warren - 9:10:00 PM

Hello Followers!

This weekend was low key compared to the craziness that was last weekend.

Friday night was spent watching Les Miserables and drinking wine with my roomie. Perfect Friday night, if you ask me. We managed to sing just about every song and google information about the French Revolution and the cute actors.(We have our priorities straight). Saturday night was spent out with friends at Spotlight Karaoke . ANYTIME we go to Spotlight, it is a guaranteed good time. Between the people in our party taking their turn at the mic, and the other characters in the audience, there is always someone there to keep the night interesting.

Here is a picture of Charles, Shannon, Terrance, and I having a good time!

Lastly, I was feeling a little nostalgic this weekend while texting with my dear friend Alexis Guajardo Kopecky. Alexis and Paul welcomed their first child, a sweet baby boy named Bryce Kopecky, into the world. The thought of my friends having babies and getting married really makes me reminisce on the times where our biggest worries were Sorority Date Parties and debating whether to go to class or Humphrey's. In honor of Alexis (and Bryce), I am going to show the world a few pictures of our friendship thus far.

Here is Alexis and I at the Rodeo in 2010

During our Campus Rep days. Eat 'em up Kats!

More Campus Rep Memories...

Here we are at the Hoop De Doo Review during one of my visits to Orlando.

Get out of our picture, Tinkerbelle. (that little b*tch)

So Magical. This was either right before, or right after, we cried while watching the fireworks.

The bosses!

Alexis' face!!

Alexis' Bachelorette Party. Sober?

Me and the Beautiful Bride.. May 2011

And now, my sweet friend Alexis is a mom. I am so proud and love her so much. xoxo

Until next time!

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Life-Love

Rodeo, Body Building, and St. Patricks Day- OH MY!

By Melody Warren - 10:30:00 AM

Happy Humpday!

I have a lot to update on! Lets begin with some Virginia visitors. My mom's boyfriend, Shelby, had his daughter and her 2 sons visit Texas last week. They really enjoyed themselves, and we enjoyed having them here! On Friday night, the 6 of us went to see Blake Shelton at the Houston Rodeo. We had SO much fun. Blake put on a great show (of course) and we had an opportunity to walk all over the carnival, shops, and livestock arena.

Here is a picture of Karen, Shelby and I posted up outside of the Wine Garden.

Here is a picture of Shelby's daughter, Julilly and her 2 sons, Jack and Henry.

Also, amongst the 75,000 screaming Blake Shelton fans, I ran into my BFF Mercedes Jackson! She loves country music as much as I do. Love that girl.

Saturday Morning was spent at the Phil Heath Classic Body Building show. My friend Charles was competing! His transformation is really incredible. He lost a total of 130lbs prior to his competition. Here is a picture of him from Saturday. We are all so proud!

And lastly, the hot mess express that was St. Patrick's Day. Jesus take the wheel. The crew went to The West End from 11am-8pm. Excuse me what? I tapped out at 4pm after an entire picture of mimosas and 10 shots. #sorryforpartying.

An entire pitcher of Mimosas for just me? Why not!

My girl Whitney was in attendance for the ridiculousness, and I am so glad she was!

Hopefully this coming weekend will be a little more low key... BYE!

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Life-Love

Life

By Melody Warren - 12:08:00 PM

hello!

here is an update on whats been going on in my life.

Sunday morning, to celebrate my mom's 57th birthday, we had brunch at Brennan's. It was AMAZING. We each had a 3 course brunch (with Mimosas as well). I had a crawfish enchilada, eggs benedict, and bread pudding. Everything was to die for and I am now a Brennan's believer. I will be back!

Here is a picture of my mom and I, toasting to 57 years of being fabulous! (please note the awesome red lips).

And here is a picture of the three of us. Brennan's was beyond fabulous (please note the decor and the happy looks on our faces).

Also, on Monday night, my best friend Shannon and I went to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. I LOVE the rodeo! It is near the top of the list of reasons why I love living in Texas.

We went early enough to walk around and look at the shops and livestock.

We also got there early enough to see the rodeo activities. The very best rodeo activity is MUTTON BUSTIN!!! After my belly stopped hurting from laughing at the amazing-ness that is mutton bustin', it was time for Jason Aldean. Sigh.

He put on a GREAT show! Shannon and I sang loud to every single song :)

Until next time!

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Fitness

5k Madness!

By Melody Warren - 9:34:00 AM

Happy Monday!

Believe it or not, I ran my VERY first 5k race this weekend. Yes. I, Melody Stacey, completed a 5k. I am so proud of myself and SO thankful for everyone's kind words and support.

It is 75% mental and 25% physical. Now that I have done it, and know that I can do it, I am ready for bigger and better things. Today begins my 10k training!