Quick Update

So I have found myself with just a really quick spare minute and thought I would try to do some catching up. We have had such a fun, jam-packed summer that there's no way I could blog about it all. The pictures above are random, as I have yet to figure out exactly how to do words/picture/words/picture, etc. My motto this summer has been "Work hard to play hard," and we have definitely been following it for sure. The kids and I spend most every weekday at home with me working my butt off and them doing their own things. I have really been trying not to leave the house unless absolutely necessary to save on gas and the all-too-easy fast food joints. Then the weekend comes and we are outta here. We have spent 6 weekends at Silverwood camping with Christy's family. SO MUCH FUN. I think we will also be going on Labor Day weekend as well. Can't wait. It's fun to get the camping aspect along with the amusement park.

Some of the pics are from the other day when I did venture out of the house one morning. I took the kids over to a little spray park and they had so much fun climbing the trees that I couldn't resist snapping some pictures. Noah actually surprised me and gave me some smiles. *Gasp*

I also included just a few of the pics from when we went to the air show with Mindi and her kids and Michelle. That was so much fun and such a learning experience. Very, very cool.

My New (Old) Best Friend

I have formed a new relationship with my television. Now, for those who know me well, you know that me and t.v. already get along great. In fact, I have at least one, if not two or three, shows that I watch on a nightly basis. Thank goodness for DVR, that's all I have to say. Otherwise, I would probably never get off the couch!!!!! LOL!

No, but seriously, over the past few weeks I have rediscovered the wonder that is On Demand television. Namely, Exercise TV. I LOVE IT. I have never been a huge fan of going to the gym and having to work out in front of a bunch of strangers, nor do I love having to spend the money in order to do so. On the other hand, I have pretty good drive when it comes to working out at home, whether it be on my treadmill or with a good old-fashioned workout video. So, that said, I have been trying some awesome new workouts from Exercise TV as of late and absolutely love it. It's so great to be able to change up my routine so I don't get bored with doing the same video over and over again. And the coolest thing of all is that it is absolutely free. My new fave is yoga. I never before understood what all the hype was about. Now I know. Yoga is so unbelievably hard. I LOVE IT!!! I absolutely love when I am so sore that I can barely move because then I know that I got a great workout. Some of these muscles have not been used in years, I bet!!!!

So anyway, I am officially back on the fitness train and so excited. I've even kicked it up a notch and added a diet. Amazing, I know. I gotta say, I feel so much better and am looking forward to looking fab for Cancun in October.

Bye for now!!!!!

Tagged by Mindi

MY MAN:

Whats his name? Brian Robert
How long have you been together? 5 years, married for 2
How long did you date? The second time around it was about 10 months.
How old is he? He is 30
Who eats more? Oh definitely him. He is a never ending pit!
Who said I love you first? He did. He'll be the first to admit he had a crush!
Who is taller? my big, strong man!
Who sings better? he actually sings pretty well. I think I'm okay too
Who is smarter? It depends on what you're referring to. We are both equally intelligent in different areas
Who does the laundry? Mostly me. But occasionally I can convince him to fold and put away. I really detest that part.
Who pays the bills? Well he makes the majority of the money, but I write the checks.
Who sleeps on the right side? That would be me
Who mows the lawn? I really love this job, so I'd say it's 75% me and 25% him. And we have a huge (almost acre) lawn too!
Who cooks dinner? Mostly me because he works later than I do, but he does occasionally. And he can make a mean breakfast!
Who drives? He always drives when we ride together. I don't necessarily feel nervous driving in front of him, but I do hate him being a "backseat driver" and criticizing my driving. Plus when he drives I get to relax.
Who is more stubborn? We are both equally so
Who kissed who first? We kissed each other mutually on our very first date.
Who proposed? Brian proposed on July 4, 2005.
Who has more friends? We probably have about the same. He might actually have a few more because he is still friends with all of his high school buds.
Who is more sensitive? definitely me
Who has more siblings? me. He has one brother, 2 half sisters and 2 stepsisters.
Who wears the pants? This one is still up for debate. It works to my advantage if I let him think he does though!

I tag Adrea!

Happy Anniversary!

Brian and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary this past Tuesday. It was our best anniversary yet!!!!! We went to dinner at Black Angus, after which we went down to Mirabeau Park to take a nice walk together. (Yes, I conquered my fear of the place!) It was so peaceful and pleasant just to be able to be together just the two of us. We decided that for every anniversary to come we will try to find interesting and beautiful places to go and take a walk. We both had a great time and it was a wonderful (and inexpensive) way to celebrate making it through our second year of marraige!!! I am excited for all the many more to come.

Fun Times!

I just had to post this video of our trip out to Silverwood last weekend. Everyone is having such a great time and it reminded me of family road trips as a kid. Most importantly, Noah is actually smiling. It's a freakin miracle!!!!!!

Father's Day Weekend

We had a wonderful, long, and funfilled Father's Day Weekend at Silverwood with the Fitzhugh's. They recently bought a trailer so that when we go to Silverwood we can make a weekend out of it. This was just the first of many wonderful weekends to come.

Lost and Found

Just a quick note regarding the whole car-getting-broken-into and purse-snatching incident. I got a call (well actually 3 calls) this morning from a man who identified himself as "Jay, a homeless man." He proceeded to tell me that while he was fishing for whatever it is that he fishes for in the dumpster this morning he came across my wallet in a dumpster at a local Zip Trip. I couldn't believe it. Long story short, he received a $20 reward for retrieving virtually all of the contents of my purse out of that dumpster, save for the actual purse itself and a few random cards.

Unless you've been robbed before, you have no idea how great it feels just to have my belongings in my possession. Granted, I really have no need for most of the cards at this point, as I have already called and canceled and requested new ones. Nor will I probably ever use all my lipsticks, asthma inhaler, etc. ever again (something about the fact that they were in a dumpster, I guess). It's just really great to be able to lay eyes on MY THINGS. I think it's a great way to put some closure on this unpleasant life experience.

And believe me, I have certainly learned my lesson!