Warby Parker

Ever heard of this company? Warby Parker? It is an online eye wear company that offers glasses at low cost.  For every pair of glasses they sell they donate a pair to someone in need. AWESOME.  Like TOMS but for your eyes. I was introduced to the company by CBS Sunday Morning. The segment peaked my interest and clearly I am in need of new glasses. 

Last week I ordered five pairs of glasses to try-on at home.  They are delivered right to your house. Just like this.

I had five days to try on, show off and take pictures.

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My top choice is Reece Midnight Blue.  What do you think?  Now I need to send the glasses back, a prepaid return label is included and order my new eyes. Then viola my glasses will be at my door step for less that $100! Can't beat it!  If you need new prescription eye wear, they have sunglasses too, check out Warby Parker.  It is inexpensive, for a good cause and stylish!

**A current prescription is required and your pupillary distance (PD).  Don't know what a pupillary distance is ( I googled it) and found this. 

Quiet Time: Prayer is Essential

There is a lot going on right now, some exciting opportunities for my career.  A few opportunities have come up that I am trying to sort through, the decisions are not only for me but also for the future N and I have together.  Prayer is essential. 

Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that you are creating these opportunities and leading me to the right one, the right one for future growth.  The right one that will bring glory to you and happiness.  The right one that will challenge, reward and further your kingdom. Amen 

Please pray for the decision making process.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.  John 14:27

Quiet Time

"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." Psalm 51:17

Your broken relationship can be restored only if your heart is broken in repentance.  Bring the pieces of your heart and your life to Jesus, the only one who can mend them.

*I hope to make Quiet Time a weekly post, to share what God is revealing through his word as I commit to spend more time with him.

geico gecko of my own

He is cute. As long as he stays outside the house, unlike his friends Mr. Roach and Miss Mouse that have made appearances inside.  This weekend bait was bought for both, but he can stay. 


Psst. In the background is a new addition to the front porch.  adirondack love.

Summer Soltice: 12:16p.m.

Nerd Alert-
This year the official start of summer occurs today at 12:16 p.m. CST, it marks the time at which the sun’s rays are at zenith (directly overhead) at 23.5 degrees north latitude, better known as the Tropic of Cancer.  On the summer solstice, the sun appears above the horizon for the longest amount of time and also reaches its highest point in the sky. On the equinoxes, exactly half of the sun’s apparent circular path is above us and half of it is below, leading to 12 hours of daylight followed by 12 hours of night. 

Okay enough Bill Nye...all I know it that in Central Texas is it hot, hot, hot.  I like to say It's Hot Don (from a popular car dealer commercial in Kentucky). It has felt like summer since the beginning of May, but we have been making the most of it by enjoying summer activities. The past weekend N participating in the Lake Pflugerville Triathlon, as you can see below I was the number one fan.

waiting for the first swim wave to start

N hadn't been in the water since last September or October and his pre-race mantra was "I'm a fish! I'm a fish!"

FINISHER!

Cheers to kicking off the summer right!

* I used Picnik to edit the photos, check it out.

Cypress Ridge

My parents bought some land in my hometown, the proclaimed "Best Place on Earth."  They are tearing down an existing old farm house and building a new house with a pond and trails, even paddle boats have been discussed, you know for the grandkids. Camp GrAnna and Grandad will be in full operation Summer 2013.  You could call this their pre-post retirement project.

It is less than a mile from the first house they built 39 years ago: the house I grew up in, the only house i have known them in, the house that holds all the memories.  My bedroom has always been down the hall the last one on the left.  I am preparing myself now for the move.and.the.packing.  Our family is no stranger to the moving business, but that is moving other peoples memories, NOT 39 years-three-children-one-grandchild-15-years-of-trophies-every-closet-is-the-house-is-full moving.  Oh I can hear the small town talk now......

It has been fun to hear them talk, plan, and discuss their vision for Cypress Ridge.  I hope to get some pictures from when they first purchased the land because they have already done A LOT of work.  My Dad loves a good project and progress he has made on this project is incredible 

This past weekend the existing house was torn down:

Right now the plan is to keep the old barn.  I love it.

View from across the street.

I can't wait to see all the progress in person!

Weekend Eat-a-thon

With ATX already hitting triple digits you would think swim suits and salads would be on the brain, for Neal and I it is completely opposite.  This summer I will sporting a one piece and Neal will be swimming in a t-shirt!  Let me just put it like this, we have been eating like we are getting ready to hibernate for winter.  When we should be sweating to the oldies Richard Simmons style.  This past weekend we feasted on California Pizza Kitchen, Berry Austin, and this crazy pants dessert. 

Here is the quick and dirty on all three:

CPK: If you have not had the California Club pizza run, do not walk, to your local CPK, order and eat.  Even eat it cold  the next day like me!

 Berry Austin: It is locally owned and hip but we have lost our privileges to all self serve fro-yo.  When you spend over $17.00 on frozen yogurt there is problem.  It is delicious and "healthy" but with oreasbutterfingercheesecakebitesgrahamcrackerscookiedoughbrowniebites on top the "heathy" turns in to "heavy"on the scale and the wallet.

Crazy Pants Dessert:  Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie n'Oreo Fudge Brownie Bar dessert, from kevinandamanda's blog.    The pictures alone make you gain 10lbs.  It is ridiculous. Utter ridiculousness.  From a girl who can plow through two rows of brownies, this dessert is intimidating.  Enjoy in small bites.

Now back to my Lean Cuisines and 100 Calorie pack portioned controlled weekly menu.