UTAH

My momma paid for all her daughters and their children to spend the week in Utah together, before Christmas. Besides all the "Family Drama" that occurs, We all had a fabulous time. Catching up with cousins, and old friends, visiting with grandma was so much fun. We should make this a annual thing ;D. The temperature was much colder there than in the Ozarks, and it Snowed every morning. It was beautiful. I even awoke my kids early a few times and let them go outside to try to catch snowflakes on their tongues. It's much harder than I remember. I am so greatful I could take my kids to Temple square once more. Seiler can never remember Angel Moroni's name, but he always loves to see "that gold guy up there". . . . .There is always something to teach, I guess. . . The Temple was Magnificent. Lights everywhere. It was awesome. Thanks Mom.

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas

It totally feels to early to me to decorate for Christmas, but we went to Silver Dollar City on Saturday and it is lit up to the max with Christmas lights. It made me in the mood to decorate just the inside of my house. But I did'nt. I woke up late for church on Sunday, but we did make it to the last twenty minutes of Sacrament. I went to Primary with Seiler, because he has been getting bored with it lately and acting out. Yesturday he was a perfect angel, helping out the teacher, singing songs, folding his arms, sharing crayons, answering questions, it could have all been for my benefit but I was proud of him. By the time we said good bye to daddy (he is the new Ward Financial Clerk & has to stay after church every Sunday), and made it home I warmed up left overs and we all took a nap. We woke up when daddy came come played a few games, watched a few movies, made dinner and went to bed. So I did get around to asking Brandon if he would get the christmas stuff out of the attic, he said "Uhhhhhh, let's wait another week." Good thing. I was too tired to take down fall and put up Christmas.

There is nothing else to Say

Kids are good (energetic, whinny, happy, stubborn), husband is good (still mean to me when I want something, works hard/long, Helps keep 90% of the house clean, takes care of my every need),House is good(keeps use warm in the winter and cool in the summer), Cars are good(of course I love my new 2008 Ford Explorer), Dog is good (even though she started digging holes all over the back yard), even the little garden snake that made it through the bottom of our basement door is good ( only because it is no longer in my basement- thank you Brandon). Church is good, School is good, work is good, VT is good, TV not so good, biggest loser is always good. Dinner is good? you'll have to ask my family. Sometimes yes/mostly no. So there's nothing else to say. . . . . . . . . Life is good!

Okay, 20lbs. down

and a million to go.................The only differene I see is my hands and feet are no longer bloated, and my back pops much easier (sorry Jeremy). I am using more energy during the day, that I am tired at night and have been sleeping much deeper and longer. Oh. and its easier to shave my legs. Weird I know. Can't wait to see what the next twenty bring. . . . .and I wish Ryann hadn't heard me tell Brandon, cause she has been sharing it with everyone. I'm glad she;s proud of me, but at the same time it is embarrassing! This past week, I think my body went into shock, and so I stayed at them same weight. Disappointing, but there is always next week. I just need to stop sneaking those bites of someone else dessert, and up my walking time. I wish I had two hours everyday (all in one lump of time) to walk to and from my mommas house. But that would just be too convenient. Maybe if one of my sisters would watch my kids for me after school (and made dinner for my family), while my other sister walked with me. Then switch off every other day or something, I would get much healthier much faster. NO PRESSURE sisters. But for now, I am okay with the "slowly but surely" thing.

Halloweenie

Ryann was a beautiful Butterfly this year. Cold but happy, this girl is. She was so happy with the long tutu that I made for her, she tried it on everynight infront of the mirror just to make sure it looked good on her.

Seiler was Iron Man, And just as strong, until he got tired of walking. Then he just melted to the ground after every house, waiting until his daddy would pick him up and fly him to the next destination. Glad its over though, and the freezing weather too. It should be a bit warmer for a while.

Apple Pickin'

I've never gone Apple Pickin' before, but I would love to get together with some lady folk around here and go. Kids or no kids. Just let me know where and when to meet up with you. I want to make Apple Pies, Apple Butter, can some Apple Sauce, make Carmel Apples. My mouth is watering just thinking about all the yummy things I can do with Apples.

Walking to School

Now, we don't walk to andf rom school Everyday, but most days I walk the kids to school, and more than half of the time I make it home from work in time to walk the kids home from school. Wow, that's a long run on sentence. This is gonna sound really gross, but i had a lump of fat growing out the side of my thigh, and unfortunatly got used to it being there. But now, in three weeks time it is gone! It gave my apple shape body a little bit of pearness. Now what am I gonna stare at as I . . . nevermind. I think my boobs got a little smaller too. TMI? I don't care. I am feeling good about it. now, if this back fat would fall off just as fast. I know. . . it's sooooooooooooooooooooo gross.



Oh, and my kids have appreciated the little extra time we have together too. At least I think they do.