Simply Yvonne's Blog

As I'm thinking about our family picture this year, (hubby, I and 4 dogs) I came across this family photo shoot . I just have to share! “On June 17th* every year, my family goes through a private ritual: we photograph ourselves to stop, for a fleeting moment, the arrow of time passing by” - Diego Goldberg, Buenos Aires, Argentina Photo via How to be a Retronaut How amazinggg is that?

My family is going to think I am crazy because we now have 4 dogs. 2 Chihuahuas, Yorkie, and now a Pit. I know Pit bulls have really bad rep but it really depends on how you raise them. Yoshi is really friendly, playful, and loves people. Does he look more like a lab then a pit? Isnt it funny how a dog can change someone dramatically. My husband no longer addicted to World of Warcraft and wakes up early every morning to take Yoshi out for a walk. 4 dogs total and not counting!

Over the weekend, I bought Candace Bushnell's new book The Carrie Diaries . I love the Sex and the City series so I think I will really enjoy this book. The book will chronicle her high school senior year..so it is before her Manhattan life and her Manolos. Any one read it and do you like it? I absolutely love love the book cover! After finishing this book I am looking forward to read Candace Bushnell other books as well. I was looking at Elle Decor website and saw that they featured Candace's home a while back. Her house is so beautiful! {image via Elle Decor }

Hope everyone had a great weekend. It was super hot and humid in Virginia Beach. On Friday night I actually went out to a bar, and it has been forever since I last left the 3 dogs (actually now 4 dogs ugh) and the hubby behind. It might be just me, but after getting married, going out and getting pretty up is like a treat!! Just want to share my weekend outfits. I charged my camera just before going out but forgot it at home, didn't get to take any pix of the pretty people at the bar. I absolutely love this dress, it was given to me by a friend. ( Thanks Michelle! Let me know if you want to borrow it ;) I bought this skirt awhile back but never got the chance to wear. I love the details on the white tank As much as I love my dogs and hubby, it's was nice to get out and enjoy without them.

I tend to change my bedspread and sheets out every few weeks, just so it feels like a brand new room each time. This week I have been a bit stressed so I choose a light blue duvet to go with my mood. I love the soft blue and brown colors in the duvet. The pillows are actually from another duvet set (from ikea) that I bought while in college about 5 years ago. The room now look calm and relaxing. Adding a decorative pillow that I got for $5! As I was making the bed..couldnt get her off How often do you change your duvet or bedspread?

Over the weekend, my husband and I took part of the 5th Annual CHKD RunWalk for the kids in Norfolk, Virginia. There were more then 3,500 participants and it was a great feeling to be part of. A month ago I didn't think I could run a mile and the though of running 5 miles was insane but I am proud to say, thanks to my wonderful running partner, Diane, we made it under 1 hour and beat my husband's score! Here are some pix of the 8k: Group Shot {image via Vanessa } Husband and I before pix After the race My running partner, Diane { image via my phone }

My newest obsession is the Body Butter from Bath and Body Works Your skin feels so soft and the container will last for a really long time too! I'm not a big fan of their regular lotion since months down the road, it's kinda runny. Right now they are having their big sale, so I went a little overboard. I bought 6 of them! My favorite scent right now is the Japanese Cherry Blossom and Black Amethyst.