Trials by Melody: July 2013

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By Melody Warren - 12:07:00 PM

25lbs... gone! (and never coming back)

This picture was taken on Friday July 26th while I was at work and realized that I could see the floor through my gaping waistband on my skirt. I then realized that my weight loss was starting to be noticeable. Like I said in an earlier blog post, I have begun a weight loss journey and have been sticking to my plan. Thankfully, I have a very supportive team around me that always help keep me on track. What are you doing this weekend to keep you on track?

Until next time! xoxo

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Fitness

Thirsty Thursday

By Melody Warren - 9:26:00 AM

Hello All!

I hope everyone is having a lovely Thursday. Remember I mentioned the start of Disney Princess Half Marathon Training/Weight Management/Using this blog to keep my accountable?!? Well here is my first accountability post.

Since July 1, I started a new weight management program and have lost 23 pounds total! It's pretty crazy when you think about it, but I can definitely tell a difference in how I feel and how I look. Along with any weight management program, the most challenging part is the mental strength. Your body will do anything that your minds tells it to. So making sure you get your 'mind right' is ESSENTIAL.

The purpose of sharing this is to make it tangible for anyone looking for inspiration. All of our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.-Walt Disney

Today's Challenge; Drink 3 liters of Water. I CAN DO IT! (it makes it a lot easier when I have this cute water bottle)

Until next time! xoxo

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Travel

Lovely Lake Travis

By Melody Warren - 8:43:00 PM

Greetings!

This weekend was another one for the books. Terrance and I were lucky enough to be invited to his client's lake house on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas. We were very excited by the invitation and knew it would be nice, but we weren't even prepared for the fun that was in store for us.

Saturday morning Steve picked up Terrance and I and we were on the road to ATX. The ride from our house to theirs was only about 3 hours, so we were there in no time. After we pull into the driveway, we were at a loss for words. Here is the view from their deck...

We sat on the deck for at least an hour admiring the view and enjoying a glass of wine.

Me on the deck

After we realized that, "yes- this is real life", we gathered ourselves and headed out to the Stone House Vineyard.

Me, T, and Steve enjoying our wine at Stone House.

T and I chillin on the back patio of Stone House enjoying our wine.

After Stone House, and several glasses of wine, it was clearly time for a nap. So we headed back to the house and took an afternoon siesta on the couch. After our naps, we woke up, had another cocktail on the deck and headed out to Oasis to watch the sunset. What a beautiful sight it was!

The panoramic view

Other folks enjoying the view

Terrance and Steve enjoying the view

"She's as bright as the Dallas sky. She always holds her head up high. She loves the company of her family. She has faith in God's greater plan. She trusts I'm a good man, that's why i'll always believe. She's like Texas and she likes me".

After the sunset was a lovely dinner at the Grove and back home for dessert on the deck.

The legendary "sticky" wine and the Sticky Toffee Pudding.

De-Lish.

After our VERY eventful day on Saturday, Terrance and I passed out. We woke up on Sunday, got our things together and (unfortunately) had to head back to Houston.

Terrance and I had an amazing time together and we are so thankful for our relationship with the Lesem's and their overwhelming hospitality. In just a short weekend, we made so many memories and cannot wait to go back.

If you have never been to Austin, or to Lake Travis, please do so ASAP!

Until next time! xoxo

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Life-Love

Happy Birthday Terrance!

By Melody Warren - 9:43:00 AM

29 years ago today, Terrance Warren was born! Wishing him a very happy birthday :) Although he is still recovering from his recent knee surgery, he is still the celebrated birthday boy and deserves all of the praise! He sported his new, birthday Jordans today and is excited for the annual Carabbas birthday dinner tonight.

This post is dedicated to him! Love you T!

T and I at the top of our hike at Lost Maples State Park last November.

Happy man after making it to the top

Back when it all started! Enjoying the Florida sun.

Working the stage

Cheesin before surgery

Until next time! xoxo

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Life-Love

An Amazing, Extravagant Birthday Celebration!

By Melody Warren - 2:12:00 PM

Let me preface this blog post by saying that I am THE luckiest, most blessed, gal on the planet. I already knew this, but was really feeling it after my birthday weekend. Terrance went above and beyond to make me feel special and taken care of- and for that, I am so grateful. All of my other friends and family also made my birthday weekend unforgettable. I am lucky, lucky, lucky. See below for the pictures, they will tell the story of the weekend!

One of my presents; a Kate Spade Tote from T.

Another one of my gifts; a beautiful, Turquoise wallet from T.

Yes. Gorg Tory Burch Earrings.

And in sweet Terrance fashion, he got me some Nike's too! I told yall I was the luckiest girl in the world.

After all of the gift showering, I got to celebrate with some of my YMCA family on Friday June 28th. First we had Mani/Pedis, then we had lunch at Los Cucos and finished the evening with wine and champagne at Crisp.

Not only was it my birthday on June 30, it was also my FABULOUS friend Aimi's birthday, too! Here we are getting our birthday twin pedi's.

Aimi, Rebecca, and I getting our pedis!

Rebecca and Candis getting their pedis.

Candis and I

Showing off my birthday mani

Showing off our pedi's, too!

The birthday girls with our birthday glasses!

Finished the wonderful Friday events, with an afternoon at Crisp- fabulous!

And then we have Saturday. Ohhhhhhh Saturday. Saturday was an EPIC pool party filled with friends, family, and A LOT of alcohol.

Lastly, on my actual birthday (June 30), I had brunch with Terrance, Karen, and Shelby. We went to Brenner's on the Bayou and had a lovely birthday brunch. I honestly couldn't think of any place on earth I would have rather been at the moment.

T and I

My mom and I

Obviously admiring the yummy-ness

All in all, I am counting my blessings now more than ever. My life is full of love and I am so thankful!

Until next time! xoxo!

a sweet birthday greeting from Bryce Kopecky!

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Let's Catch Up

By Melody Warren - 4:43:00 PM

Oh hello followers... to say I have been a delinquent blogger is an understatement. My only excuse is that my life has been so busy and I haven't had much time to devote to blogging about it. But then I remembered how important this is to me, and I opened up that link and ... here we are!

So let's catch up...

Terrance's Mom's 50th Birthday

On Saturday May 25th, we celebrated Rejeana Warren's 50th birthday! and what a celebration it was... the Queen was 50 and fabulous, dancing around the party with her Tiara until the wee hours of the morning. There were a ton of friends and family, great food, a DJ, and a dance floor. As you can see in the pictures below, a good time was had by all!

Terrance and The Queen

Karen came too!

Karen and I busting a move (she learned how to Wobble)

Dancing up a storm

T and I

Again

T and his mom and dad

Charles and his date

Paisley's First Birthday Party

Yes. I said that Paisley is 1 year old. I know. I am as shocked as you are. Luckily, I was able to join her parents and celebrate her first birthday! It is amazing how much she has grown in one years time!

Here is a fun craft I made for Clair to hang in Paisley's Bedroom.

Some of the precious decorations!

The Parent's and the Birthday Girl!

Girls Catch Up Dinner with Terri, Shannon, and Raj

On Friday June 14th, Raj asked Shannon, Terri, and I to meet her for a MUCH NEEDED catch up dinner. We had SO much fun!!! It is amazing how much changes after college. Everyone grows up and takes their own paths in life, but if you are really lucky, you get to catch up every so often and even reminisce a little. All of us have the bond of Tri Sigma, but we are really good friends too.