Beach Day with Logan ~

Me and Logan had a beach day last Saturday (May 22). We had such a good time! Only bad part was I accidently left my phone in my little shorts and walked into the Gulf without realizing it.. So I am without a cell phone. Got to wait until I get paid to afford the copay to get a replacement. Oh well. It was worth it. He is getting really good at Skim boarding..and I think he had a really good time. I know I did :)

The other boys want to go next time.. so maybe Memorial Day weekend we will head out there if it's not too busy.

I feel very blessed to have such good boys. We have our ups and downs, but as a whole, they are amazing. Our family is growing up.. life goes by so fast.

Austin only has two more years of high school left.. the twins will be in MIDDLE SCHOOL next year.. seems like a dream.

I was just an at home mommy, watchin' Blue's Clues, Sesame Street and Barney

snuggled up on the couch, munchin' on cheerios.

Now , everything has changed. Life is speeding by..so very fast.

If your at home, with your little ones, give them an extra hug, take an extra picture, go to the park even if you really don't feel like it

have a picnic outside, lay down with them at naptime, these moments

are precious.

My oldest is... omgoodness.. 16!!!

My son, he is 16 today. I can't believe it. He has grown so much ..especially in the last year. Although he gives me a LOT of grief (talking back, thinks he is right all of the time, grades, you know, typical teenage stuff) I love him so much. He is the example for the rest of the clan to follow.. partly why I am so hard on him.. He is a wonderful son. Has great morals and values, knows his place here on this earth and knows where he is going. He is going to be an amazing missionary...
He loves band, food, and sleeping. LOL !! Probably in that order! He's fast becoming a man and I just want to press the ::pause:: button. ..going too fast. Just yesterday... he was.. toddling around the house watching Barney (gare-gare) getting his first birthday cake all over his face and hair, learning how to walk, learning how to ride a bike, starting school, tying his shoes, ... Love is.. being a mom. Happy Birthday Austin! Love you SO much!!!

Starting over.. am I really?

I look at this picture and think.. my husband is sooo handsome! Then I glance over at me.. and just get totally grossed out. Why do we do this to ourself? I think I have a pretty good outlook on life, I try to be positive, until it comes to my weight. It's like... it takes over who I am. Like, I'm less of a person because I don't exercise as much as I could. Got to retrain my brain.

Life is good. I've got to get over all of this ... geesh!

I did go to the gym on Monday, couldn't go Tuesday (i was being a good friend and brought some sunshine to someone who needed it) I couldn't go today because Cobie had a dentist appointment. You know what? I'm going to go change, and get on my bike! Like a true "fat bottom girl"!!! lol don't ya love Queen???

Tomorrow I am going to the gym.. and Friday too!

At my last girlie doctor appointment I asked bout the "lap band" the one that closes off some of your stomach... they got out the weight chart thingie that says if you are fat enough to get it.. I wasn't. Actually I was kind of disappointed. Sounded like it was something that could help me.??

I guess the natural way is best..it is the hardest way, so it must be for the best!

Chow, I'm headin' out the door before it gets too dark!

What a Week!!!!

It's over..thank goodness. finals just about did me in. I survived thou, and I am pretty happy. Mother's day this weekend, got to run to the store to get my mom a card. Gonna start this "losing weight" crap again this week. The gym was closed this week anyway.. so just gonna dust myself off and try again.
Life has been pretty rough lately. All kind of stuff, hitting me from all directions. I keep spinning around looking for the huge target on my back so I can rip it off.
Just have to remember.. trials make us stronger.. we grow. .. most important: we are being good examples to our children.

It's a typical weekend..

Welp, I did get a lot accomplished this weekend, sort of. Tim helped me take his old shop fridge to my office at work, ran some errands..bought groceries...laundry, more laundry, dishes, still to do: clean the floors, tidy up my room, and there is always, laundry. Tim is working tonight.. just like last night. 8pm-4am. Church in the morning... I have a meeting..so I've got to go in early.
Down to the nitty gritty.. I did walk the dogs today, and rode my bike.. so I did get some kind of exercise. Don't forget about that little bit of housework.. I coulda been sittin on my hiney drinking a wine cooler..
HA HA!!! Just kidding.. I just heard all the "gasps" from all my church family..hehheeee..
No dinner for me tonight.. heard your biggest meal should be in the morning.. I'm gonna try that this week. I get up at 5am to take Austin to seminary.. So I think I'll start preparing a little breakfast.. eggs.. what not. ..light lunch, like always, snacks in between,.(under 100 cal.) then maybe a slim fast shake or something for supper?? Can't hurt to give it a try. Will be shootin' for going to the gym right after work. .. most days this week. Won't be postin' tomorrow.. church and stuff.. nothin' too exciting anyway.. check back Monday.. I will be a crazy woman as it is the last week of finals.. all those lovely last minute shoppers needing to take their final, and think that they will be able to make arrangements...HA!!! oh boy. I think I'm gonna need some caffeine to survive.. :o)