Just for Fun

He likes his horsey
"uh ooooohhh"

More Sydney, 'cause you can never have too much:)

my favorite

IDK about this one
I like this one, but not for a senior pic.
awwwwe
can you tell I worked at Sears?

Back on track

Ok, so I'm feeling better now. I feel great! I'm so proud of all of us for going on this diet. I feel more energized, healthier and I really an shocked that I've done it so well for so long. I honestly thought I was going to not make it, but here I am. Its not hard either, this whole diet thing. I mean, frustrating at times watching people eat big yummy meals and then looking at your carrots and fat free ranch thinking "maybe just one french fry"

Anyway, point being I'm not saulking anymore and I'm doing fantastic. I wish I could say the same for Kevin. He's doing great with the diet too, but he caught the death cold from Karissa or Doug or whoever he was kissing last week and now he feels like crap. Aiden caught it too. But I think his ear infection is back AGAIN for the 6th or is it 7th time. Poor kid. He has a fever, and has already waken up from sleeping 4 times from 8-10:30pm. I'm preparing myself for minimal sleep tonight, wish I could go to sleep, but I'm wide awake.

He sees the doc again tomorrow for an ear check up. I'm positive he'll have to have tubes eventually, but I kind of hope thats what happens, as I'm sure it would save him a lot of trouble and pain for the next year or so.

Kevin, Derek, Tab and I are talking about going to Vegas in April. Actually is sounds like a pretty sure thing. That'll be a lot of fun! I can't wait to get out of this COLD! Last weekend it was MINUS 33 degrees. BURRRRRRR!

Mission Skinny: And the high comes crashing to the ground

So I'm going to tell ya all something... One of the reasons I decided to go on this diet is because even though I had Aiden 14 months ago, I still had baby fat on my tummy because I was lazy. 3 times in a matter of one week I was asked "are you expecting?" Or "when are you due" and to that I answered "13 months ago" Or "no I'm not pregnant I'm just fat" Then I would have a mental breakdown and cry because I didn't think I was THAT fat. I thought I was going to hyperventalate and pass out because I was so upset and embarrassed. Stupid people and their stupid questions... and if I really AM that fat, i'm not fat enough for someone to ask that question yet.... so I must be 9 months pregnant fat.

Anywho... so this morning I woke up in the best of moods. High on the fact that I lost 10 pounds! 10! Then approx. 10 minutes ago, a guest came up and asked me "are you pregnant?"
My heart dropped, my high crashed into hell and I felt all hot and like I was going to puke right then and there on that asshole. "no I'm not pregnant, but thanks for that" I could have said it more polite, but who the hell cares.

So GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!

I shouldn't be blogging at work, just wanted to get rid of some of my GRRRRRRRRRRR.....

Mission Skinny: I DID IT!!

I lost a whole 10 POUNDS!!
in only 9 days! AWESOME, I KNOW!!!

My shirts look better on me, my pants feel looser, I got to tighten my belt! I'm feeling pretty damn good about myself today. I can bike longer with more resistance, I can do more sit ups and move up to 10 lb weights.

Last night Kevin, Tab, Derek and Doug went to a concert in Fargo. I stayed in GF and went to Carmina Burana. It was the Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra, the Grand Forks Master Corale Choir, the UND Women's Choir, the UND percussion ensamble and the North Dakota Ballet Company. It was fun. I wasn't thinking, however, and I wore jeans and although I wasn't the only one wearing them, most people were dressed in their Sunday best. But oh well, it was nice and I haven't been to something like that in a long time. The ballet was kind of odd, they weren't very graceful, the dance was more.... druggish and limp, and I get that it was supposed to be that way, but it still seemed weird to me.

I'll have to post my measurements when I get them, I'm sure I lost lots of inches, being that my pants are so loose :)

Anyway, I feel great and I can't believe I actually lost that much! Kevin did great too, he lost 7lbs!

Mission Skinny: Sunday's meal planned out... mmmmmm chicken!

I can't wait until I weigh myself. How weird is it though, that I have a scale right there in my bathroom, and I CHOOSE not to use it. This is the strongest my will power has been, EVER! Today for lunch, the rest of my co workers got to enjoy BBQ's and chips and pop. Then on top of it, Boston' delivered a free pizza, just to show us how great their pizza and delivery service was. Free pizza and not one piece for me. I had a melon trio and yogart. Nothing even resembeling bread or meat.

But only 2 more days and I can have corn tortillas, tuna, chicken, lean beef and yes, CHEEEEESE! Odd enough I think thats what I miss the most. So Sunday, its Chicken and wild rice. It sucks that when you're on a diet, all you can think about is food. all the time; food or weight or "do I LOOk any thinner?" I think after Sunday I won't be so obsessed because I won't feel so deprived.

Well, American Idol was interesting. I think my favorite girl is Amanda the Rocker, and my favorite guy is that 17 year old kid that doesn't think he's very good, but he's awesome.

Aiden had an evaluation Tuesday. The lady from Right Tracks came to the house and played with Aiden and assessed his abilities. He's doing very well. She seemed to ask a lot of questions about speech. I guess he should know 4 or so words and use them correctly and without being prompted. The only thing he really does without being promted is the sign for "more" But he's had so many ear infections that it isn't a surprise that his speech is a little delayed. He's pretty advanced with his mobile skills. He can run, walk backwards, throw things VERY VERY well, he stacks blocks and puts things into containers. I guess thats all good.

Mr. Pie is getting fat again. He was on a diet, but we bought a bag of the cheap food from Walmart instead of the special stuff from the vet that is prescription cat food, and now he's fat, so we have to get the expensive stuff so he doesn't get too heavy. I'll take a pic, he's getting really big!

well, expect an update in 2 days!!!

Mission Skinny: I'll kill myself before I eat any more damn brown rice

Well, Day 4 is wrapping up, and I'm not gonna lie... so far it has sucked. But I haven't cheated, not once. Well ok, except for when I didn't know that they were going to put cheese on my salad, and I had to pick it all off, and one or two peices ended up getting eaten. Its the only time I've eaten out, We bought Culvers for the Hotel staff yesterday, I ordered the salad, but then I had to drive with 6 cheeseburgers and a bag full of french fries in my car, alone, for 5 minutes. Now THAT is what i call freakin' will power! If I can make it through that, I'll be good for the next 5 days.

In 5 days, we get to introduce chicken and lean hamburger, and more yummy foods. oh and DIET SODAS! I don't mind the food we're eating, in fact, if I was locked up in my house for the first 9 days of this diet, It would be easy sailing. I have to leave the house, however, where a person meets temptation every 15 minutes. We've done very well so far. I love our new Rocumant (butchered the spelling I know) bike, and It feels great to work out every day. I don't feel like I'm loosing any weight but I think it's IMPOSSIBLE to NOT loose anything the way we're living!

We got a new video camera! WOO HOO! We've been wanting one since Aiden was born, but we finally got one! So when I finally learn how to work the damn thing, watch out because you'll be BONBARDED with Aiden video. We'll keep it down to a minimum :)

American Idol isn't as exciting as it has been, and with the lowest rating than any other season, I don't see this season doing too well. But I'm obsessed so you know I'll have to keep with it. Right now, my pick is the Rocker Chick that sang Janis for her Auditions.

I can't wait to weigh myself on Sunday! Well, laundry calls.....

My Fat Ass is going on a diet.

Yup. Kevin and I are doin' the FAT SMASH diet. Tab and Derek have survived 2 weeks, and they've seen great results (9 lbs for Derek, 7 for tab) that was their first 9 days. I'm sure they've lost more. So, they have given us the push we need and the will power. We're starting Friday. I'm super d duper phyched! I know we can do this! I never really tried to lose weight after having Aiden, and I let it go for way way too long. Its time to get healthy! One of the first steps to starting a diet it to announce it to the world and talk about it lots to get you all pumped up... so HERE IT IS WORLD, I'M CHANGING MY LIFESTYLE AND MY DIET, and I'm gonna be so darn HOT you're not going to recognize me. You just wait and see!

We chose friday so we can have one last night of bad for you food for V-Day.

I'm actually really excited and I know its gonna feel great and I'm gonna look better and feel better. This isn't just a diet, its a change in the way we live. Less lazy, more ENERGY!!! Less Food, MORE FUN! YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!

PostSecret Valentine Video.

For those of you who don't visit the website every Sunday...

Well, I finally got the damn flu. Doesn't suprise me because Aiden, Kevin and Karissa got it, it was only a matter of time. But today I'm feeling completely better, and enjoying a weekend at home with the fam. It had been a long time since I've had the flu, and man is it disgusting. I'm glad it was a 24 hour bug, because I don't think I could have handled another minute.

I don't have much to say, I just wanted to post these pics of Aiden in his Superman outfit with cape (to make Doug happy) I'm pretty sure if it was socially acceptable, Doug would wear a cape around town. Except his would be a Batman cape.

Ok, so its supposed to be a costume, but he wears it has PJ's. because its warm, and it fits. and its really really cute. He doesn't sleep with the cape on BTW.

The Flu shot is a crock of...

Aiden had the flu the past two days, and now Kevin has it. Its a bad one too. Lots of vomiting.... so gross. WHy I haven't gotten it yet is beyond me. I'm sure I'll be huggin' the toilet come tomorrow afternoon, if the pattern continues.

So I've only seen Kevin once or twice- I refuse to be in the same room. icky. SO Aiden and I hung out alone down stairs and played and played and played. He was being super funny so I got a few good pics. Well, wish me luck. There isn't a single surface in our house that hasn't been lysoled to all hell, or sani-wiped. Every door knob, light switch, toilet handle, etc. Its out of my hands now.

Time to watch House. Till next time.

Aiden and Mommy play time!

He does this all the time, until I say "where's Aiden?" like 50 times.

Silly Aiden

serious Aiden. Hmmm...

I'm gonna throw these at you!!!!
and they went flying.

"No, I wasn't chewing on the foam flooring pieces.


What he reads in his spare time. smartest baby ever :)

Superbowl... yup the Giants won. Whoopty freakin' do.

I actually really don't care who won, I didn't really watch the game, the kids were entertaining enough to watch. Isabella and Aiden ran laps around the couch, and Bailey was a princess and kept herself pretty occupied. We ate some great food, and kind of just hung out while the game was on. I think we were Patriots fans, but if I recall correctly, we were NOT Patriots fans last year... sports, whatever.


But here's some pics... because I got 'um.


They didnt want to sit next to eachother for very long :) Isabella was mourning her beloved Vikings.
Bailey with kind of a half smile, half "what are you doing" look. Cute nontheless!
The Couch was the place to be.
Aiden insists on climbing under the end table, he gets down ok though... little monkey.


Hangin' with The Godfather.
Silly Girl!

Doug's Birthday

Jess!! We Love her, and miss her very much. She moved to St. Louis. Hopefully she'll move back some day soon!

Lonnie and Sheila. They own the bar that we party at all the time. We love love love them! They know us, and our drinks, and has been kind enough to drive our drunk asses home once.... I love that place :) Chipper, always has to be the star of the show....
Chipper had a little too much fun! And yeah, we really did bring a The Squirrel into the bar.... what about it?
Karissa's beautiful new tat.
OMG. I was doing the Aiden Dance. Thank you Tab, for bringing your camera :)

silly boy

He's a dancin' fool! He gets down low and shakes his butt.. too cute!
PEEK A BOO!!!
Like a puppy.
"Whazzat?" He points at EVERYTHING and needs to know what it is.
Doug does a hilarious impression of Aiden as he walks aimlessly around and scratches his tummy, he does this A LOT, and I don't know why. Maybe he really does have a very ichy tummy!

I want my baby back.... baby back... baby back

First CONGRATULATIONS to Ray and Jennie! They had their baby Adam David yesterday. Poor girl, they made her go through 24 hours of labor, 2 hours of hard pushing, then they gave her a C-section. Good luck you two, he's beautiful!

Aiden is in DL... mainly because Marie gave me two choices... either she would come to GF to "help me" while Kevin is in San Diago and stay at my house from Wednesday to Monday.... through the weekend. OR they would pick him up, bring him to DL and I would come get him Saturday. To spare my sanity, I chose to have them take him back with them. Lucky for me, my parents are bringing him back on Sunday (I work sunday morning) although I really don't think I NEEDED their help, it was appreciated. Aiden is sick right now with pink eye, double ear infection and a respratory cold. He has eye drops, an antibiotic, pulmicourt, and albuteral. Plus, he's getting two teeth. I'm sure i wouldn't have been getting that much sleep the past couple of days.

So I have been without my baby for three days. THREE DAYS! I miss him like crazy... even more because Kevin isn't here either. Hes in San Diago... where it is warm and NOT like -21. He even ran into three people he knew! Yeah, 3 students of his (when he was a TA) also attended this PT conference. So I'm really happy he found people he knew so he can go out and enjoy being in california instead of being stuck in his hotel room. He's getting his money's worth. :)

Its been a long time since I've been ALONE for this long! Its so weird. I feel like I'm really really really lazy because I'm not doing anything productive at all. Don't get me wrong I have many things I COULD... or SHOULD be doing... but I'm sitting on my butt and blogging and watching TV. By watching TV I really mean flipping through the channels aimlessly because this writers strike is putting a damper on primetime TV.

Except for AMERICAN IDOL!!!!! But they're still in the stupid audition stage where they showcase a bunch of losers. But its still fun to watch... I'm an adict. I should be in counceling, I know.

Ugly Betty was good last night too, one of the best episodes so far I think.

Last night Amanda and I went to Juno. It was one of the best movies I think I've ever seen. I loved it. I would see it over and over in the theater. Its that good. I love Ellen Page. She's my new favorite.

So thats what I've been up to. all alone. okay so I have Fuzzybutt, but after the milk is put away he's not such good company.

later.

Shawna's 30th Birthday PARTY!

Cousin Stacy, Aunt Carol, Grandpa, Aiden and my mom.
Me and Shawna

Emma
Aiden in his "Chick Magnet" shirt...


Mariah

Riley
Shawna and Shari

Shari, Shawna, and Shannon
Aiden and Emma

Writer's Strike My Ass.

I guess one good thing to come of this writers strike is that people are learning to live without their TV... unless, or course, you have season 1 of "House" on DVD to get you through. I can't complain too much, Ugly Betty is coming back next week and so is AMERICAN IDOL!!!! yeah, like I FORGOT or something, you wish. On that note, Taylor Hicks' label booted him right out the door last week. Poor guy, I thought he had potential. Whatyagonnado?
Ellen is still on which make me happy but this is the last season of Scrubs. *tear*

Geez, you can tell I don't have much of a life. Kevin leaves for San Diago next week, and Aiden and I are left to fend for ourselves. I hope we make it, its a whole WEEK!

I'm on a 90s kick after watching VH1's countdown of the greatest songs from the 90s. Its not a new thing, they've played it a couple times, but I love it everytime.

I'm already worn out of all this political nonsence. I know I know... its important and I should know more about it and the people and blah blah blah. But I just can't do it, and I've tried to pay attention and learn all the political mumbo jumbo terminology... I'll have to have Karissa dumb it down for me so I can vote. Karissa's a CNN junkie.

I hate when its 11pm and I'm not tired.

I suppose I should go read or something to make myself tired. HAPPY THURSDAY everyone!

Aiden's Thumb

Aiden learned something new last week. Mommy's hair straightner is hot. and hot hurts damnit. I thought Aiden was in the hallway playing, I didn't know he was behind me until I saw my hair straightner start to fall off the counter. I spun around and made a quick dash for the stupid thing, well Aiden picked it up first. He didn't realize that it hurt until I ripped it out of his hand. He looked at his hand and then SCREEEEEAMED like a fire siren for an hour. All the way to the doctor's office. Luckily, we were heading there any way for Aiden's 1st year appointment, so it was good timing, I guess. 2nd degree burns on his thumb, with a huge blister. Poor baby, I feel like a horrible mommy for not even noticing him grabbing for it, but I guess the eyes on the back of my head aren't fully developed yet, they're still new. But one week later, it looks ok. I think he'll keep his thumb :)

We had a great weekend last weekend, we went to DL and hung out with the crew. My mom and Dad kept Aiden for a couple of days while we went back to GF to ring in the New Year. Us, Amber, Ben, Tab and Derek played ROCK BAND until 11:50 when we turned on the TV and watched the ball drop (delayed for time change, that is). I had Tuesday off, and it was amazing, we didn't have any responsibilities for a whole day! no job, no baby... very nice.

This weekend we're thinking about going to Fargo to meet up with Amy and hang out with her. SHe still hasn't met Aiden :)!

I gave up on my peice of shit camera. Something just not right with it. So I guess this is all you get today :)