Unfortunately today was really just a travel day. Since I had to change my flight at the last minute, I had a crappy boarding time on the first flight so I got a middle seat so no cool pics.
Even though I still had crappy boarding times for the second flight, I managed to score a window seat!
Overall it was an amazing weekend… Even if I didn’t get home until 9:30 instead of 4:30. And Olive greeted me like a crazed banshee when I got in the car… And then rode home like this.
Today was just a day for relaxing and playing…so we obviously spent most of the day in the pool! And of course there were margaritas. And photos.
We were on our own for dinner and a few of us decided on sushi.
Then we took some Aspire Gloss photos—since Audrey (front and center) was the one who designed it!
And then it was off to axe throwing!
It was soooo much fun! My very first official throw I got a bullseye!
On the way home, I got a text that my flight was cancelled—and automatically rebooked for Monday morning!? Umm, no?! So there was some fast and furious research happening in the car to see what my options were. Unfortunately, the only other decent available option included a 2-hour layover in Dallas. Ughhhh—so glad I paid more for direct flights.
The evening ended back at the house with a bunch of us just chatting and telling stories and laughing a whole bunch.
Today’s schedule was pretty open all day with a short training around lunch. So we started by taking lots of lifestyle photos of and with each other.
AND THEN OMG! I met Katie Enos and Summer Alvarez!! They are some of the top dogs in SeneGence and we got two hours of one-on-one training by them today! They are soooo super nice and down to earth!
Of course I think I look totally ridic in this pic but that’s because someone else took it—I would have done a closeup selfie!!
Katie’s Instagram & Summer’s Instagram
Then it was off to sit by the pool at the swim up bar.
I might have been a bad influence. (Or, really, they just wanted to taste it and didn’t have glasses!)
And then I just got toooo hot so had to go in the pool. With a margarita of course. But because it’s so extremely hot, the pool water isn’t really even refreshing. It’s definitely not cool. But it is better than the air so…
After dinner it was time for more lifestyle photos. I took a bunch but wasn’t feeling cute at all. (UGHHHHH. I’ve gained so much weight. I know no one there cares but the pics make me sick so A) I’m not posting them and B) it’s time to get back on Naturally Slim.) So this is my best photo—nothing different than I take at home:
But this is the kind of pics most were taking (I just felt super self-conscious so didn’t join in):
TODAY IS THE DAY! Today I get to leave for the Fab Squad Retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona, that I qualified for at 100%!
It was soooo hard getting up at 5 this morning but I made it to the airport easy peasy. Seeing the security line worried me a little bit because I no longer have TSA pre-check but it went very quickly and I had no problems…except I forgot my Apple watch in the basket. I did realize it before I got too far away and the agent was holding it when I got back so I’m gonna count that as a win.
And then… at the gate…they announced that the Phoenix airport had lost power so we couldn’t leave until their power was restored. Thankfully we only left a few minutes late—and then made up enough time in the air to arrive about 30 minutes early!
Friends picked me up and then it was off to Costco to get margaritas and snacks for the house!
And then they wanted to go to In & Out and I won’t turn down a burger and fries! It wasn’t very thrilling though. We did get hats though.
And then the thing I was most looking forward to… seeing my Jenna and giving her a huge hug! She’s the leader that’s adopted me and supports me even though she doesn’t earn any money from me! She’s literally one of the nicest people on the planet and I’m lucky to know her.
The house was huge—and this was our first view of the backyard and pool.
And my first margarita on the patio trying not to sweat in the heat.
We hung out around the pool until it was time for the PJ party (Jenna bought everyone matching pajamas!)—pizza dinner and ice breakers.
First Jenna wanted to know if we considered ourselves introverts or extroverts. I’d say more than half of our 20 said they were introverts! Then she asked what challenges you’ve faced in the last year and something you’re proud of—business or personal. I knew what I was proud of (my consistent and increasing sales, earning SeneSales every quarter) but had no idea about challenges. I was thinking I can’t seem to host parties, I have no willpower to lose weight… And then people were talking about all these SERIOUS THINGS (deaths, major illnesses, relationship issues, etc) and everyone was getting teary and I’m a total emotional sap so I was teary. And it was getting closer to me—I was like #17/20 and I still didn’t really even know what I was going to say. And then the girl before me said her mom died unexpectedly (which I knew) so I was like Oh okay I’ll tell them my dad died unexpectedly (because I’ve mostly been able to talk about it without getting super emotional) and then as the words were coming out of my mouth it was like it all hit me RIGHT THEN and I could barely even make it through. I know no one cared how I sounded because seriously half the women broke down while talking but I still felt ridiculous. So that was interesting. But we were also all laughing and crying and it was good overall.
I’m not gonna lie—I did feel lots of awkwardness and anxiety all day about hanging out with all these ladies I don’t know. I mean, I know who they are (and they know who I am) but we have never really hung out before and I’m a total introvert in those situations. And also because a lot of them do have real friends within the group so they REALLY know each other.
But I survived!
All photos and captions are from Gramma Jean!
Tonight we tried to replicate Chicago Woodfire Pizza’s Wood Roasted Corn Pizza. The second attempt was actually better than this first one but they were both delicious!
Someone’s been digging in the dirt.
She loves chewing on her harness.
And you can’t catch her when she has it!
I have someone helping me work.
And now it’s playtime! She doesn’t have Honey to chase around so we have to do it!
And then nap time.
David texted to say he had planned on doing yardwork but this happened…so he was obviously stuck.
And these two are just too cute. Is Olive really just absentmindedly stretching or is she sneakily trying to get Honey to play with her? You be the judge.
She’s a sun dog whenever she goes
First calm snuggles after she went crazy upon our return.
And we learned that Tom cannot show Honey any attention otherwise Olive goes batshit crazy barking and attacking!
Saying goodbye!
Finally home…
I would swear with 100% certainty that I had asked on previous visits if they could do a chrome look and the answer was no. Okay, fine. Not a big deal.
So when I went today and he asked me what I wanted I was scrolling through my photos and showed him one with a color I liked but it happened to be a Chrome look and he’s like OK and he showed me the samples and there were chrome colors.
I have been to this place maybe 4 times since switching from powder dip to gel acrylic and NOT ONCE have they shown me the chrome swatches. Gahhhhhhhh.
BUT THEY DID AND NOW I’M IN LOVE! It switches from purple to green and it’s amazing!
The weather was perfect again so I spent the day in the chaise—in my PJs—and finished my second and third books!
Tom kept me from being parched with my new tumbler full of margaritas.
Got this photo update from Anna:
And then it was campfire and s’mores time!
We started the day at the craft show…where Katie decided to spend some of her money on a henna tattoo!
Then the kids took grandma and grandpa’s bikes out for a spin. Can you see them?
Right in the center of the picture!
It’s not the pool and it’s not my egg chair but it’s still a damn fine day.
My view!
I made the kids stay outside because it was just perfect weather. They’re making up their own rules to Candyland—which involved running around the house and naming fruits and vegetables. It’s crazy what creativity happens when they don’t have their devices!
Then Tom worked at getting the swing up!
And Owen enjoyed riding around the yard on grandma’s bike!
Once the swing was up, that was Katie’s favorite place to be! Sometimes she even let Owen push her!
Tom kept me from being parched with my new tumbler.
Got this photo update from Anna:
And then it was campfire and s’mores time!
You guys. Running your own business is a total rollercoaster. The ups are great and the downs suck—and to be totally honest, every month I have thoughts of “Do I really want to keep doing this?”
But of course I keep going because 1. The products are life changing and 2. The extra money does come in handy.
But this month?
This month I’m thinking about 3. This retreat I earned in Arizona at this amazing house…and how I’m going to finally get to meet some friends I’ve known for years but haven’t met in person. And give my adopted leader a huge hug and thank her for taking me in. And of course have a margarita or three in this amazing pool!
tl;dr DON’T GIVE UP!
Anna and David are watching Olive while we’re in Michigan this weekend.
No, she’s not being spoiled.
It’s always too late or too early when we drive by…but today it was perfect! It was tooo much ice cream for sure!!
One corner of our sunshade ripped in the storm and it made a tempting plaything for Olive.
Hey mom. I think I thought this was going to be a good idea but the holes are too big for my little feets and this is not comfortable.
I’m all good—just finished book 32 and starting book 33…
Still loving the Ooni pizza oven — tonight we had al pastor! With pineapple, red onion, shaved parmesan, mozzarella, lime crema, and cilantro. So delish!
Tom and Dave took Owen and Evan to Milwaukee for a major league baseball game!
Since the boys were at a baseball game, Anna and I decided to go out for dinner…and Mexican and margaritas sounded perfect!
I got this in case the kids need to sit on the floor. Olive thinks it’s hers!
