Thursday

This week has been a little hectic as we had our server crash. I just about missed Ems birthday on Monday, for working with the IT person to try and atleast get the office up and running.

Em turned 8 on Monday and it is just hard to beleive how much she has grown. We have not planned her party yet. She starts 3rd grade this year. Tomorrow we are going to get school supplies so she will be ready next week.

Its been a while....

Sorry its been a while since I posted. We have been busy, as everyone else. Em's birthday is less than 2 weeks away and I have planned nothing! The girls also go back to school in about 3 weeks. We have been building a deck on the pool, I am hoping to have it done soon, Mark has worked really hard on it.

Back to reality! Vacation is OVER!

Well, we ended up making a weekend trip to the lake last an entire week! We had a great time with great friends. We went out on the boat almost everyday, we went to Amish stores, took the kids to the movies to see Toy Story 3. I have got to get back to my Boot Camp, because I eat WAY too much on vacation!

My neice, Lindsey, just has a few more weeks until her baby girl will be here. I am excited for them and praying she can find peace knowing everything will be just fine.

Well, I must get back to the grind!

July 4th Weekend

We are going to a friends house for the weekend. Should be some swimming, fishing and some good eatin'! I have not had a softdrink for a week now, and it will be tough getting through this weekend when they have ice cold cokes in the cooler!!! But if that stuff eats corrosion off a car battery, it truly can't be good for me, so that is what I keep telling myself! I got a week off from bootcamp, but I start back next week. I hope everyone has a safe and fun 4th of July weekend!

Weekend "Stuff"

Ashley and Emily got to spend a few days with Aunt Anna this past week, we got to go to Nolin and not worry about what are kids were doing, fixing them plates, making sure they had life jackets on the boat, etc. I know it sounds a little selfish and lots of people would love to have the opportunity to do all these things for the kiddos, so I hate to sound like it is a chore. I just mean it was nice to relax and watch everyone else chase their kiddos around!

I have this week left in bootcamp and then I am off for a week. I will tell you, I needed the class and I am glad I have done it, but I am looking forward to a week off.

Gosh, now I have been so negative, I need to atleast be pleasant to some degree.

We did get squash, bell peppers and jalapeno peppers out of the garden. We had a very enjoyable time at the lake. I will try to be more positive at my next post!!! ;8)

Boot Camp - AGAIN - GEEZ

Ok, to be honest, I did NOT want to get up for boot camp this morning. But, I decided I want to get healthy and that it would be worth it! I am sure it will pay off, because if what I am doing doesn't work at helping me become healthy, NOTHING will work!

I made my 1st batch of homemade laundry detergent last night, and then washed my sheets. So far, I like how it is working. Everything smells fresh and clean with no extra chemicals added for scent. I let Em help pour in the grated soap and the water and she thought it was really fun. Next time, I may let her help a little more, before ya know it, I will have her making it for me!!!!

Hope everyone has a great day!

Remember Friday is the Baby Sam Fish Fry at FBC Mt. Washington. Please consider coming if you can. There will also be a dessert auction and corn hole tournament.

Boot Camp - Session 6

Boot Camp seems to be getting a little easier. Each week we change our exercises just a bit to cause muscle confusion. Although this weekend, I ate WAY too much. I will just blame the company!!

Marks brother, David and his wife Cindy and kiddos Dave & Molly made a sneak appearance on Thursday! Luckily, Marks mom did not have a heart attack. Seems the family rehearsed a certain phone call, calling Granny to tell her how much they miss her and how they wish they could see her soon, but it would be another year. As Granny sat on the phone chatting, she had no idea that they were walking in her back door from Port Aransas, TX. We had a nice time visiting with everyone, but they had to head home today.

Today is mine and Marks 13th wedding anniversary, I think we may celebrate this weekend.

Ashley had a Jr. Scout ceremony, where she earned her bronze award for community service. She will now be a Cadette Girl Scout. Her troop leaders and all of their help are the best! The girls in the troop have had an excellent experience with scouting as a result of wonderful leadership.

Baby Sam started his 3rd round of chemo and he has been a little on the sick side, so if you will keep the family in your thoughts and prayers! There is a benefit fish fry this Friday for anyone that can make it.

Also, I have a very dear friend who has a brother that was hit by a car. He has bleeding and bruising on the brain and a broken leg. He has some mental and physical disabilities and this has really been a tough few days for their family. He is responding now and we will continue to hope for fast progress so he can move out of ICU. He is at the best trauma hospital in the area, but there are also alot of things that are unpleasant there.

Hope everyone has a great night!