Plus Size and Perfect

REALITY CHECK: have you ever truly loved your body? I sure haven't. 

I've been thinking about this a lot (uh-oh). I'll look through old cheer pictures and see my body as trim, fit and beautiful; but, if you had asked me at the time, I would have told you I was a hideous wide-load. Harsh, right?

Let's get real...I've never seen my body as beautiful, not even once. I've never looked in the mirror and been proud of the skin I am in. That is a serious problem.

I've grown so bitter towards my body that I fear dressing rooms, binge eat food, and even avoid social situations (which is so not my personality). As my body expands so does my excuses, fears, and disappointments.

LET'S CHANGE: I was scrolling through my Instagram feed comparing myself to all of the perfect people's lives when I found this plus size fashion blogger...boy was I inspired. She was beautiful in every sense of the word. 

She dressed in all the latest fashion trends (which I had convinced myself was impossible if you are larger than a size 12). So, I'm thinking that maybe for me ... health and fitness will be a result of loving my body because loving my body has not been a result of health and fitness. 

Starting today, I am making myself a promise to love my body just the way it is...right now...at this weight...wearing this size. 

So, if I want to wear fashion-forward geo print leggings then dang it I WILL! 

GET MY LOOK:  BLOUSE  | LEGGINGS | FLATS | NAILS

Size 2 or size 200, lets be brave and love our bodies exactly how they are.  

Will you join me in this challenge? Comment below with all your thoughts on body image. 

Lots of Love, 

Kate 

All beautiful you are, my darling; there is no flaw in you. 

-- Song of Solomon 4:7 

Blue Bonnets 2014 Favorites | Behind the Scenes

PTL I'm becoming more cultured. I recently learned in an office discussion that if you aren't native to Texas you probably don't know what a blue bonnet is let alone have the urge to frolic around in a field of them while taking killer pics. 

Let me enlighten you. Us Texans have an OBSESSION with blue bonnets and most of us take pictures in them yearly. The beautiful, unique flowers only bloom for a short season of time and are gone before you know it. They are elusive little devils. 

Anyways, my sister and I go to the same field every year to take pictures of my darling nieces. This year we wanted to beat the crowd (because no one likes an empty, body shape patch of dirt in their pictures where some other crazed photographer laid down to take pictures) so we could have the field to ourselves and avoid trampled blooms. 

We went after/during a rain. While we left covered in mud the gorgeous sunset and Texas sky was worth the mess, Plus, any good photographer never lets the disgusting weather stop them. 

Below you will find my favorite shots. I only do this for fun so don't be to critical ya jerks. 

No doubt in my mind; this is my favorite photo. It is so natural. So beautiful. 

Any shot where the girls are running wild and free I am going to love. Duh.  

 This one I love because it truly captures the essence of sisters. 

So soft. So pretty.

 It couldn't be harder to be four. This one has such an Alice in Wonderland feel and I love it. 

If anyone needs an album cover .... this is it.  

Love the gold orb in this one. Makes me think Angels are always with us. 

Who can resist this face? No one.  

 This is your typical blueby shot and I'm okay with that.

 More of that sweet sibling love. 

Just stop being a beautiful, super-model four year old. I cant take it. 

Again I say, Just stop being a beautiful, super-model five year old. It makes people feel awkward. 

 While I HATE the cars photo bombing, I love that kids are never afraid to just throw their hands up and run around screaming their joy. 

 The epitome of the perfect spin. Good luck trying to achieve that.

 Moody. Compelling. Sweet. 

Don't worry, I brought Pippa with and took pictures of her as well. Here are my favsies: 

Smiling Pippa. She obviously leads a charmed life. 

Always listening to me super intently. 

She cant resist taking a few model shots. She knows she's beautiful. 

Well that's all for now. I would say I'm going to be better about blogging consistently but I can't be held to that. Plus, I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who gets a kick out of it. God only knows. Go read your Bible. 

**Share your favorite blue bonnet photos in the comments below (human OR animal). I'd love to see them and I'd also love to know we aren't the only family that obsesses this time of year. 

Lots of Love, 

Kate 

Top 5 2013 Moments

A day late and a dollar short. 

I intended on posting this January first of 2014 but you cant win 'em all. Am I right? Anywho, I can't believe 2013 is over. I spent some time thinking about the year and praying into the new year. I think it is really important to take time to acknowledge the best moments in life, here are the five greatest things that happened (in no particular order): 

1. Gavin DeGraw Concert: I finally got to see my boo thang Gavin live in concert!! I've loved him since 9th grade and seeing him live was better then I ever imagined. I saw him in Dallas with Kim Kim and it was a dream come true. Also, boyfriend sang directly to me as you can see in the image. Life complete.

2. Graduated from ACU: What? Basically, I don't even remember this happening. My last semester at ACU was a big huge blur. Lets see, in one semester I moved in with Anna who ended up being one of my all time dearest friends, was diagnosed with and recieved treatment for anxiety, came face to face with a perve who had been peeking in my window,      participated in siggie and senior sing song (and won), and so much more. It was a beautiful ending to a tumultuous season of life. 

3. Met Pippa: Pippa is the puppy that stole my heart. I rescued her outside of Walmart and love her more and more every day. She is the smartest little thing and I love to teach her new tricks. She graduated from puppy class and intermediate class and is working her way towards becoming a canine good citizen. She has stolen my heart and inspires me daily. 

4. My Best Friends Wedding:  I got the honor of standing beside my best friend of 10 years as she married the man of her dreams. It was surreal giving a toast at her reception. i will savor every moment from the engagement party to sending the couple off on their honeymoon. 

5. Started Working for the Man: I graduated from college and started work in the Dirty D. It was a crazy wonderful experience. I got to meet a real life mariache band, hang with good looking sports radio announcers, meet amazing people (aka Chelsea),  and learn the ins and outs of public relations. Not only that but I got to minister to people on the DART, which was amazing. 

Cheers to 2013 y'all. 

Lots of Love,

Kate