Today marks the 35 week mark!
This week I've been so sick. We had another round of the "ick" at our house. So I was down for most of the week. I'm really starting to slow down and have reduced my activity level considerably. Getting in and out of bed, or up and down from a chair is a real effort.
My doctor says 37 weeks would be a great time to deliver...however he is going to be out of town that whole week, so I told him I would be awaiting his return. So my goal is to keep them in until around 38 weeks, my doctor says he doesn't like to see twin pregnancies go past 38 weeks-so we are looking at the week of Valentine's for our delivery, if mother nature allows it!
I'm really hoping my doctor can do the delivery because he is experienced with twins and knows me. If I go in while he is away it is just going to be luck of the draw and my chances of a having a cesarean are much higher!
So I just take it one day at a time and I'm anxiously awaiting the 36 week mark-
At the check up Baby A (boy) 155 bpm Baby B (girl)146 bpm I haven't started dilating or effacing so all is well!
Had my baby shower last weekend and it was totally lovely! Will have to get pictures from someone so I can do a little write up about it!
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
33 weeks
Today marks the start of my 33rd week of pregnancy! I went in for my monthly ultra sound, the stats are as follows:
Baby A (boy) 5 lbs 155 bpm
Baby B (girl) 4 lbs 6 oz 164 bpm
Heather and Easton were able to come along with me and it was fun to have them there. Easton was very curious about what I was doing laying on the table. All the nurses adored him and he was full of smiles and laughs.
My nurses say I'm doing really well. My blood pressure was a little elevated so I've got to start weekly visits but everything else seems to be going quite well.
I'm still working, and just taking it one week at a time. I think my tummy has gotten bigger since last week and I am really starting to feeling the weight of the babies. By the time 5:00 rolls around I'm tired and down.
I'm really grateful for Joe and Heather who have been helping me out and have been so patient with me not being able to do everything I would like to!
My orange shirt is starting to get tighter so we will see how much longer I can wear it for my weekly photo shoot. LOL
This should be a fun week because Heather, Ella, and Easton are going to spend some time with us. We are hoping to get the basement cleaned for Grammy's arrival and also sort through more baby clothes!
Baby A (boy) 5 lbs 155 bpm
Baby B (girl) 4 lbs 6 oz 164 bpm
Heather and Easton were able to come along with me and it was fun to have them there. Easton was very curious about what I was doing laying on the table. All the nurses adored him and he was full of smiles and laughs.
My nurses say I'm doing really well. My blood pressure was a little elevated so I've got to start weekly visits but everything else seems to be going quite well.
I'm still working, and just taking it one week at a time. I think my tummy has gotten bigger since last week and I am really starting to feeling the weight of the babies. By the time 5:00 rolls around I'm tired and down.
I'm really grateful for Joe and Heather who have been helping me out and have been so patient with me not being able to do everything I would like to!
My orange shirt is starting to get tighter so we will see how much longer I can wear it for my weekly photo shoot. LOL
This should be a fun week because Heather, Ella, and Easton are going to spend some time with us. We are hoping to get the basement cleaned for Grammy's arrival and also sort through more baby clothes!
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
32 weeks
Today marks the 32 week mark. My sister says my tummy has officially popped, and I look huge! LOL
Each baby should weigh roughly 3.75 lbs, so I'm carrying a total of 7.5 lbs of baby around; which is what Griffin weighed at birth!
I'm still working, and trying my hardest to get all the accounting stuff done for 2011. I haven't been to Costco or the grocery store in a month. Joe has been good about doing our grocery shopping and helping with cooking, cleaning, and taking care of Griffin.
I find I just can't do as much as I would like and I'm grateful Joe and Griffin are supportive of me and encourage me to rest.
Griffin is excited to meet his brother and sister, and he is so excited February is next month. He is looking forward to Grammy coming over and being able to see and hold the babies.
Heather and I have been going through totes of clothes, we've managed to fill up the dresser, closet, and get the crib bedding set up. We still have a lot more to do, but we are slowly getting it to come together.
Walking around is getting harder and I find myself losing my breath all the time. I climb the stairs one at a time and hang on to the railing to keep my balance. Not used to not being able to come and go as easily as I would like, but I'm determined to keep myself on a normal schedule-
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
30 weeks
My doctor says I'm doing amazingly well. I'm not supposed to take on any extra activities, and if I have to go out Christmas shopping she told me to ride in a cart and have my husband pick me up and drop me off at the entrance. I've ridden around in the cart one time, and I must say it wasn't pleasant because no one would get out of my way, and I got stuck in the aisles a lot! But the good thing is I didn't come out of the store feeling like I was about to fall over!
At the check up this week Baby A, which is usually the boy, had a heart beat of 138. Baby B, which is usually the girl, had a heart beat of 140.
This week I've been busy working. Been trying to get a lot of stuff reconciled and sorted out before the start of 2012. Also been working on last minute Christmas preparations, think I've got everything except stocking stuffers, and a few little gifts!
Griffin is very excited for the arrival of Marki and Turkey! Every day he wants to know when they are coming out. I think we will schedule a walk through of the birthing center and take Griffin along, just so he knows a little of what to expect. He is also really missing his Grammy and can't wait for her to come up.
Every time they talk on the phone he will always tell her the babies have not come out yet they are still in my mommies tummy. Except one time he played a joke on her and told her they came out and were in the crib. Grammy said she was getting in her car right away to come and help! Griffin was just laughing away, and then had to tell her he was just joking
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Project 52.365.11
I've been mulling over my New Years Resolutions. Trying to decide what I really want to work on, who I really want to become, what I want out of life....these are all pretty overwhelming questions. I love setting goals and making a plan to achieve, but lately I've just been confounded with deciding what goals I would like to make for myself.
Lots of people make New Year's Resolutions, it makes sense it's a new year, a time to start fresh. After all, your W2 gets wiped clean as of Jan 1, so why not start the year with a fresh slate? The thing about Resolutions is...people work on them for the first two or three months, and then they become a thing of the past. We just get busy with other things, or realize the goals we have set are a bit unattainable, or maybe we just get plain ole' tired and slip into the comfort of our old selves.
How does one overcome the three month dull drums of your New Year's resolve? Well I can't answer this question for you, just myself.
This year I've decided every week I am going to make one goal and work on it for the whole week. My goals can be big or small, and I am not allowing myself to move onto another goal until I have completed what I have set for myself for any given week. Every Sunday I will write my goal for the week on the ole' bloggaroo and also do a little write up of how my goal for the previous week went.
My goal for 2011 has been named Project 52.365.11, or P52.365.11, 52 weeks, 365 days, the year 2011. Pretty simple. I am hoping this will keep my mind focused on the things I need to do better in my life.
It is already week 5 of the New Year so I am starting a little late.
WEEK 5 P 52.365.11:
This week's goal is a simple one. Every night I am going to make sure my kitchen island is cleaned and disinfected, and that my kitchen sink is also in the same state.
Lots of people make New Year's Resolutions, it makes sense it's a new year, a time to start fresh. After all, your W2 gets wiped clean as of Jan 1, so why not start the year with a fresh slate? The thing about Resolutions is...people work on them for the first two or three months, and then they become a thing of the past. We just get busy with other things, or realize the goals we have set are a bit unattainable, or maybe we just get plain ole' tired and slip into the comfort of our old selves.
How does one overcome the three month dull drums of your New Year's resolve? Well I can't answer this question for you, just myself.
This year I've decided every week I am going to make one goal and work on it for the whole week. My goals can be big or small, and I am not allowing myself to move onto another goal until I have completed what I have set for myself for any given week. Every Sunday I will write my goal for the week on the ole' bloggaroo and also do a little write up of how my goal for the previous week went.
My goal for 2011 has been named Project 52.365.11, or P52.365.11, 52 weeks, 365 days, the year 2011. Pretty simple. I am hoping this will keep my mind focused on the things I need to do better in my life.
It is already week 5 of the New Year so I am starting a little late.
WEEK 5 P 52.365.11:
This week's goal is a simple one. Every night I am going to make sure my kitchen island is cleaned and disinfected, and that my kitchen sink is also in the same state.
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Am I the only one...
Am I the only one who does their laundry and then sets it on top of the washer and dryer? I am still anxiously awaiting the laundry fairy to fly in and fold it!
Sometimes I havedays, weeks like this! I just use the top of the washer and dryer as my dresser. Think I've gotten dressed in the laundry room every day this week!
Just being honest!
Sometimes I have
Just being honest!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Parenting: Touching the Hearts of Our Youth
I found this to be very touching. I think, sometimes, I am guilty of "not being in there"... I am pledging to be better and to enjoy the moments I find myself in.
Sunday, April 04, 2010
New hair cut and color, Zebra girl
While my mom was here I was able to sneak off and get my hair cut and colored. I wasn't planning on getting it colored but my stylist talked me into it. I put long layers in my hair and of course got it trimmed. It feels much lighter and I think I will be able to make it through the hot summer months without chopping it off!
My goal is to keep growing my hair, but it seems it always get to a certain point and then I get too hot with it and decide to go short. We will see.
All the girls went out for lunch on Saturday. Ella Bella pudding and pie was super cute in her zebra outfit. I must say she was not the sweet little angel she usually is while we were trying to dine! Perhaps that is the way all babies are. They know you are trying to relax and enjoy yourself so then they just start acting out. She's cute so I forgive her.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Spider Cake
Griffin wanted a spider cake for his birthday! So the above is what I came up with. Pretty scary but cute looking all at the same time, right?
I was pretty excited when I got this done. I had an idea in my head and just hoped it worked out. In the end I think it worked a little better then I envisioned. I made the spider look hairy, or maybe more textured is a better word, by cutting up Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and smashing some Oreo's.
We found the eyeballs, banana fangs, and sour green licorice at our local candy shop.
After we got it all done Griffin was so excited. He kept wanting to touch it. We had to put the spider to sleep in a garbage bag over night so it would be ready for his big day!
I know the cake is real scary looking but I must say it was quite delicious! Joe even said so, and he doesn't like cake!
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Happy Halloween
This Halloween we ended up staying in town. We were planning on going to visit with my mom but due to sickness we ended up having a "stay cation" instead!
Above is the pumpkin Joe carved on Halloween night. Luckily our neighbor brought us over a pumpkin on Friday night. All over town the pumpkins were sold out...since I wasn't planning on celebrating Halloween here I didn't pick any pumpkins up. Anyways, I just adore his pumpkin and I really like how my picture turned out. This was taken in manual mode, people!!! I was able to make like the candle light look brighter than it actually was. Loving it!
We did two ward trunk-er-treats. We went to one on Wednesday at the Wells's ward because Joe was asked to make animal balloons for the their Halloween fair. Griffin went as a giraffe.
The lovely Miss Whitney painted a smiley face for him at the face painting booth!
As the night progressed Griffin got too hot in his costume so we had to take it off. He loved playing drums with Joe's balloon pump. He is using a pencil he got from the trunk-er-treat.
I dressed up as a witch for the trunk-er-treat activities. Griffin actually rode over to the event with the Wells so he didn't see me all dressed up until he was trick-er-treating. When he saw me he said, "hey mommy you are a witch". It was really cute and made my day! I loved my eye lashes and just so you know if I could wear them this way every day I would. *wink*
Here is the beautiful Jamilyn dressed up as a very LARGE clown. Such a cutie running around in this thing all night!
On Saturday, actual Halloween day, we went to BOO at the ZOO. Griffin had a ton of fun riding the train, and looking at all the animals! This is the only picture I got of him or any of us at the zoo because well, my battery ran out. Seems like every time we have a family event the batteries on my camera are beyond low!! I really need to remember to charge them or just break down and buy an extra back up battery!
Saturday day night we went to Pokie's ward for Trunk-er-treating. Griffin had a fun time doing all the booths with Pockie. As soon as he saw Pockie he gave him a big hug and told him Happy Halloween.
Griffin was on such a sugar high when it came time to do the actual trunk-er-treating he just ran circles all over the parking lot. It was good for him to get his energy out.
Okay so after this was over we stopped by the grocery store to pick up some supplies for our Halloween crab fest, this was at 7:30 pm. Griffin ran all over the grocery store. Once we got home he was so excited to pass out candy and he told all of our trick-er-treaters to be safe once they were leaving. He even invited a few of the kids in to play! So funny!
We finally got to eat our crab, carve our pumpkin, and watch Hocus Pocus. It was a full day of fun!
Monday, August 17, 2009
More Vegas photo's
Yeah I know I have a funny look. The guy who we asked to take our picture was taking a really long time! There was a huge line of people waiting to get their picture taken with a blue man and he was just taking his sweet ole' time. At least we ended up with a memorable photo!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Las Vegas...my gambling experience
Joe and I were able to go to Las Vegas in July. We dropped Griffin off with my Mom and Heather for the week and flew out of Idaho. It really was a lot of fun for just the two of us to be away for so long. I totally forgot what life was like before Griffin.
I had a bit of trouble getting our photo's because Joe uploaded them to his computer which has some kind of funky bug, anyways I figured out how to network my computer to his so now I have access to all my stuff!! Yeah!
I will share a few pictures from our trip over the next couple of days!

This was my first time ever to sit down and play the slots! I totally do not understand how or why people like to sit and play these all day. I am sure there is a strategy but I never took the time to figure it out.
I actually won something! I think my voucher was for $1.80, so I won .80. I called it good.
This was my first time ever to sit down and play the slots! I totally do not understand how or why people like to sit and play these all day. I am sure there is a strategy but I never took the time to figure it out.
Again I really wasn't mesmerized by the slots...but it was fun and I won something.
I was a little disappointed that I got a paper voucher because I had a vision of me running from slot to slot with a cup scooping up my winnings. The paper voucher made it nice. You can take them from machine to machine or you can take them to the casino ATM and get real money. Totally fabulous! You can also put in a $100 in the casino ATM and tell it what kind of change you want back. Now that is one smart machine!
Ciao for now peeps!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Date with Griffin

This afternoon Griffin and I went on our first Mommy/son date. We went and saw Night at the Museum Battle of the Smithsonian.
Griffin did surprisingly well. He sat in his chair for most of the movie. About half way through he wanted some popcorn. I told him we didn't have any. About fifteen minutes before the show ended he kept telling me he wanted to go home.
I was expecting him to be a nightmare, however he proved me wrong. I thought he would talk loud, jump up and down on the chairs, or just run up and down the aisles. He did talk a little but I don't think he annoyed anyone around us. He recognized most of the characters from the original show and I think he had a wonderful time.
Now I know we can slip away every once in awhile to watch a movie together in the theater. It was especially nice today because Joe has been working all week, day and night, and I just needed to get out!
When we came out of the theater it was pouring down rain. Griffin and I had fun frolicking around in it until we reached our car. Griffin loves to catch rain drops in his mouth and jump in puddles!
I should add....my review of the movie. I think it is definitely a rental! Cute but hey its already been done!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Quilt finished and my little helper
Somehow my pattern got messed up, I think Griffin might have rearranged a few squares but oh well. When I look at this quilt I can't help but think about how long it took to make. I notice all its little flaws and there are still several threads that need to be cut. I am not sure if it will ever be perfect but it is special because I made it for my dear friend who is expecting her first baby any day now. I hope she will appreciate it. It is almost hard to give it away, but since I knew it was always for her it makes it easier!
P.S. see the white material on this quilt, I will not use again! It gave me so much grief!
I am going to think about some goals for this week and update how I did with last week's goals. Today is already Tuesday, can't believe it!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Weekly Goals
Monday is here again so I thought I would post some of my weekly goals yet again, helps to keep me honest*wink*
1. Walk 4 miles everyday.
2. I hate making this a goal for the week b/c then I will have to do it, but make sure the dishes are all loaded and the kitchen sink is clean before I go to bed.
3. Get everything prepared for my stamping party by Wednesday night.
4. Get all the squares for the rag quilt laid out and finish sewing the yucky white material I love to hate!
5. Do you think this will be the week I can finally give up my beloved Coke Zero??? I have two left in the fridge and then I have vowed I am not buying any more...now of course you all know I said this last time...and technically I didn't buy another twelve pack I had Joe do it for me...I am seriously addicted and hopelessly devoted to my Coke Zero!

I can be stronger than this stuff...it is just taking me some time...lots and lots of time!!!
6. Pick up Griffin some sandals, summer pajamas, and shorts!
1. Walk 4 miles everyday.
2. I hate making this a goal for the week b/c then I will have to do it, but make sure the dishes are all loaded and the kitchen sink is clean before I go to bed.
3. Get everything prepared for my stamping party by Wednesday night.
4. Get all the squares for the rag quilt laid out and finish sewing the yucky white material I love to hate!
5. Do you think this will be the week I can finally give up my beloved Coke Zero??? I have two left in the fridge and then I have vowed I am not buying any more...now of course you all know I said this last time...and technically I didn't buy another twelve pack I had Joe do it for me...I am seriously addicted and hopelessly devoted to my Coke Zero!

I can be stronger than this stuff...it is just taking me some time...lots and lots of time!!!
6. Pick up Griffin some sandals, summer pajamas, and shorts!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Poodle Haired Cell Phone FREAK
What is up with poodle haired ladies and their cell phones?
My friend Lynlee and I went to get pedicures today. Lynlee is 38 weeks pregnant and decided she needed to treat herself. I obliged and went along with her and of course treated myself!
Well, it was quite an interesting experience. First of all we got there fifteen minutes early, which is better then late but apparently everyone was running late, anyways, so we sat in the waiting room in really uncomfortable chairs for thirty minutes. We watched people and giggled about mullets and real fluffy hair!
Once we arrived in our pedicure chairs things were much better until the poodle haired cell phone freak arrived.
There was some nice "jungle spa" music in the background, as my pedicurist called it. Well all the sudden this really load annoying cell phone ring started. Everyone was looking around trying to find out who's it was...it just kept ringing and no one claimed it. It was at this moment I realized it was the poodle haired lady's. She left her cell phone on the counter while she was picking out polish. She was totally oblivious to the load obnoxious ring. She didn't try and run over to turn it off or even bother to apologize to my sore ears and racing heart! Rude!
You would think she would have turned it to vibrate or something but no...she kept getting calls and while she sat in her comfortable pedicure chair she answered every single one of them. Not only did she have an annoying louder than a tractor coming through your front door type of ring, but her volume was also loud enough for everyone in the room to hear her conversation.

Did we all really need to know how much her clients were wanting to offer on a home, did we all want to know what her broker thought of the deal...not really but we did.
Finally, after all those realtor phone calls she got a call from perhaps one of her children needing help with customer service. She had to explain exactly where to find the 1-800 number on some box of merchandise that needed some sort of explanation given. You would have thought the person on the other end didn't understand a lick of English because this conversation went on and on until it was abruptly ended with an "I am getting a pedicure and will deal with you later" click....hmmm I don't think I would call back after that kind of ending but alas the caller did! She didn't pick up this time instead we all listened to the annoying ring that caused me to cringe and break a nail! After this she decided to text message, which would have been fine, however the key sound wasn't turned off so we had to listen to each push of the button ding like an elevator...oh and then there is the inevitable message alert tone, and it wasn't a cute nice soft one, more like the sound of a broken trumpet blasting in your ear. Sigh...
I wonder what motivates poodle haired cell phone freaks? Don't they notice the discomfort they are causing everyone around them? And more importantly why do you want everyone knowing all your private business? I could tell you exactly how much commission she was getting, and some other details I would consider private.
When we left I told the manager they needed to get a sign that said no cell phones allowed. If there had been a sign I think I would have told the poodle haired cell phone freak exactly where to put her cell phone but since there wasn't any sort of rule you just have to rely on common sense and apparently she totally is not gifted in that area.
Note to self...turn down the volume on my phone don't want everyone knowing what I am talking about...
It was fun to have some girl time and I love the color of my toes!!
It is Sexy in the City by China Glaze I had my pedicurist put some glitter polish over the top and now I feel like a mirthful mermaid!

My friend Lynlee and I went to get pedicures today. Lynlee is 38 weeks pregnant and decided she needed to treat herself. I obliged and went along with her and of course treated myself!
Well, it was quite an interesting experience. First of all we got there fifteen minutes early, which is better then late but apparently everyone was running late, anyways, so we sat in the waiting room in really uncomfortable chairs for thirty minutes. We watched people and giggled about mullets and real fluffy hair!
Once we arrived in our pedicure chairs things were much better until the poodle haired cell phone freak arrived.
There was some nice "jungle spa" music in the background, as my pedicurist called it. Well all the sudden this really load annoying cell phone ring started. Everyone was looking around trying to find out who's it was...it just kept ringing and no one claimed it. It was at this moment I realized it was the poodle haired lady's. She left her cell phone on the counter while she was picking out polish. She was totally oblivious to the load obnoxious ring. She didn't try and run over to turn it off or even bother to apologize to my sore ears and racing heart! Rude!
You would think she would have turned it to vibrate or something but no...she kept getting calls and while she sat in her comfortable pedicure chair she answered every single one of them. Not only did she have an annoying louder than a tractor coming through your front door type of ring, but her volume was also loud enough for everyone in the room to hear her conversation.

Did we all really need to know how much her clients were wanting to offer on a home, did we all want to know what her broker thought of the deal...not really but we did.
Finally, after all those realtor phone calls she got a call from perhaps one of her children needing help with customer service. She had to explain exactly where to find the 1-800 number on some box of merchandise that needed some sort of explanation given. You would have thought the person on the other end didn't understand a lick of English because this conversation went on and on until it was abruptly ended with an "I am getting a pedicure and will deal with you later" click....hmmm I don't think I would call back after that kind of ending but alas the caller did! She didn't pick up this time instead we all listened to the annoying ring that caused me to cringe and break a nail! After this she decided to text message, which would have been fine, however the key sound wasn't turned off so we had to listen to each push of the button ding like an elevator...oh and then there is the inevitable message alert tone, and it wasn't a cute nice soft one, more like the sound of a broken trumpet blasting in your ear. Sigh...
I wonder what motivates poodle haired cell phone freaks? Don't they notice the discomfort they are causing everyone around them? And more importantly why do you want everyone knowing all your private business? I could tell you exactly how much commission she was getting, and some other details I would consider private.
When we left I told the manager they needed to get a sign that said no cell phones allowed. If there had been a sign I think I would have told the poodle haired cell phone freak exactly where to put her cell phone but since there wasn't any sort of rule you just have to rely on common sense and apparently she totally is not gifted in that area.

Note to self...turn down the volume on my phone don't want everyone knowing what I am talking about...

It was fun to have some girl time and I love the color of my toes!!
It is Sexy in the City by China Glaze I had my pedicurist put some glitter polish over the top and now I feel like a mirthful mermaid!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Little Updates
Just checking in...
I can officially say that today is one of the first days in a long time that I haven't drank a carbonated beverage. To be even more specific no Coke products for me today!! I know tomorrow will be harder but I am taking this one day at a time!
The kitchen got cleaned last night before I went to bed and it is waiting for me again. Thought I better do a quick little blog update, as that was one of my weekly goals!
I've cooked dinner two nights in a row! Perhaps tomorrow we will be dining on left overs. Thursday night Joe and I are going on a date so that is one less day to worry about.
Here are some cute pictures of the boys. Griffin loves playing in the garage with his Dad. He made a little pile of saw dust and had so much fun dumping and driving his monster trucks through it!


Joe is busy working on putting shelves up and he is also working on getting the fence installed. We got all the cedar today. Soon enough Griffin will have his own little back yard paradise!!!
Ciao for now!
I can officially say that today is one of the first days in a long time that I haven't drank a carbonated beverage. To be even more specific no Coke products for me today!! I know tomorrow will be harder but I am taking this one day at a time!
The kitchen got cleaned last night before I went to bed and it is waiting for me again. Thought I better do a quick little blog update, as that was one of my weekly goals!
I've cooked dinner two nights in a row! Perhaps tomorrow we will be dining on left overs. Thursday night Joe and I are going on a date so that is one less day to worry about.
Here are some cute pictures of the boys. Griffin loves playing in the garage with his Dad. He made a little pile of saw dust and had so much fun dumping and driving his monster trucks through it!
Joe is busy working on putting shelves up and he is also working on getting the fence installed. We got all the cedar today. Soon enough Griffin will have his own little back yard paradise!!!
Ciao for now!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Random blogging
I am starting to feel like I am not a good blogger. I love reading everyone's blog and getting to peek in on their lives, and yet I don't really add much to my blog...hmmmm not really fair for anyone who reads my blog.
So I decided I am just going to write about whatever I feel like. There aren't any rules in the blogging world,that I know of, I mean not every post has to have a cute picture or a funny story. As a matter of fact some blog posts I happen to come upon are really about nothing, and that nothing is really what makes the blog so fun to read.
Every Sunday I sit down and plan out the week ahead. I usually write down some goals. Confession: lately I have had the same goals written down, I wont' tell you how many weeks or months I have had a few of the goals written down because it would make me blush, so I figure if I share them on my blog for anyone to see then I might actually be more apt to get them done. After all who wants everyone to know you aren't accomplishing some silly goals you write down on your blog....
This week's goals:
1. Every night before I go to bed the dishes have to be loaded, the counters clean, and nothing in the sink!
2.Update my blog everyday, yes everyday, with some random thought, picture, or some insight into my life.
3. Get my sewing machine set up. I have all the pieces for my baby quilt cut, okay still have one more piece of fabric to cut, and haven't set up my sewing machine. Must do it this week. The babies are going to be born soon and I don't want them to miss out on a cozy one of a kind blanket made by me!
4. Hmmmm....okay I am going to post it. I am going to give up drinking Coke Zero! Oh my goodness can you believe it, can you even fathom a world where I don't drink a Coke Zero everyday? Well I have been dreaming about this one since the beginning of the year and every day I say to myself this is the day but then I succumb to temptation. So today, Monday 4-20-2009 is out b/c I had a Coke Zero, but tomorrow Tuesday 4-21-2009 I am pledging to myself and all my readers that I will NOT drink any form of a carbonated beverage! Can't guarantee what will happen on Wednesday, because hey I am not planning going totally cold turkey...it is going to take some time to cleanse my body of this habit.

Phew it feels so good to write these down, especially about my addiction to Coke Zero! Yeah seriously it is an addiction and it does feel good to admit it!
Ciao for now peeps!
So I decided I am just going to write about whatever I feel like. There aren't any rules in the blogging world,that I know of, I mean not every post has to have a cute picture or a funny story. As a matter of fact some blog posts I happen to come upon are really about nothing, and that nothing is really what makes the blog so fun to read.
Every Sunday I sit down and plan out the week ahead. I usually write down some goals. Confession: lately I have had the same goals written down, I wont' tell you how many weeks or months I have had a few of the goals written down because it would make me blush, so I figure if I share them on my blog for anyone to see then I might actually be more apt to get them done. After all who wants everyone to know you aren't accomplishing some silly goals you write down on your blog....
This week's goals:
1. Every night before I go to bed the dishes have to be loaded, the counters clean, and nothing in the sink!
2.Update my blog everyday, yes everyday, with some random thought, picture, or some insight into my life.
3. Get my sewing machine set up. I have all the pieces for my baby quilt cut, okay still have one more piece of fabric to cut, and haven't set up my sewing machine. Must do it this week. The babies are going to be born soon and I don't want them to miss out on a cozy one of a kind blanket made by me!
4. Hmmmm....okay I am going to post it. I am going to give up drinking Coke Zero! Oh my goodness can you believe it, can you even fathom a world where I don't drink a Coke Zero everyday? Well I have been dreaming about this one since the beginning of the year and every day I say to myself this is the day but then I succumb to temptation. So today, Monday 4-20-2009 is out b/c I had a Coke Zero, but tomorrow Tuesday 4-21-2009 I am pledging to myself and all my readers that I will NOT drink any form of a carbonated beverage! Can't guarantee what will happen on Wednesday, because hey I am not planning going totally cold turkey...it is going to take some time to cleanse my body of this habit.


Phew it feels so good to write these down, especially about my addiction to Coke Zero! Yeah seriously it is an addiction and it does feel good to admit it!
Ciao for now peeps!
Monday, April 06, 2009
Wazzup!
Last week my mom, sister, and baby Ella were in town for a visit.
I had so much fun with them and I was so sad on Sunday when they left. My house feels really empty and I just can't bring myself to go downstairs to clean up the bedroom and bathroom. It just feels too vacant!
We didn't take any pictures. I am real upset about it. Usually we take a few pictures but this time I only got the camera out once to take pics of LJ and my mom. I've really got to be better about capturing my memories!
Lots of things happened and we made some wonderful memories despite the fact we didn't capture any on film, geeezzzz.
And, because y'all know I like quotes here is a quote that summarizes how I feel about memories!
Leftovers in their less visible form are called memories. Stored in the refrigerator of the mind and the cupboard of the heart. ~Thomas Fuller
I had to put a picture on my blog, so I found a picture of our refrigerator. It goes with the quote, and now everyone knows what my fridge looks like. *wink*
I had so much fun with them and I was so sad on Sunday when they left. My house feels really empty and I just can't bring myself to go downstairs to clean up the bedroom and bathroom. It just feels too vacant!
We didn't take any pictures. I am real upset about it. Usually we take a few pictures but this time I only got the camera out once to take pics of LJ and my mom. I've really got to be better about capturing my memories!
Lots of things happened and we made some wonderful memories despite the fact we didn't capture any on film, geeezzzz.
And, because y'all know I like quotes here is a quote that summarizes how I feel about memories!
Leftovers in their less visible form are called memories. Stored in the refrigerator of the mind and the cupboard of the heart. ~Thomas Fuller
I had to put a picture on my blog, so I found a picture of our refrigerator. It goes with the quote, and now everyone knows what my fridge looks like. *wink*
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Tag Time
A fun little thing to do to get know some tid bits...all you do is bold the things you have done out of this list...everything I have done is in italics and is the color orange..
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band ummm if a marching band counts LOL
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland/world
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables (nope, but I've picked them!)
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke (DUH! Of course!)
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie (home movie! LOL)
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Gotten flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band ummm if a marching band counts LOL
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland/world
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables (nope, but I've picked them!)
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke (DUH! Of course!)
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie (home movie! LOL)
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Gotten flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
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