BRAG MOMENT

So many of you know that I had the lap band surgery in March. I was tired of being overweight, but not motivated enough to do anything about it on my own, so i decided to go for it. Any way, it has been a great thing for me (except for the latest abcess). It was just what I needed to kick my butt into gear. I am now exercising--willingly --- and eating better. And I'm proud to say that when I weighed today, I have hit my 50 pound mark (52 to be precise!!!!). Anyway, I had to brag. Hopefully all will continue to go well with my weight-loss goals.

BELATED ANNIVERSARY

So it seems everything happened (or tried to happen) while I was sick. Josh and I were set to go out on a date for our 12th wedding anniversary on August 9th. But I was sooooooo sick that we cancelled. What a great way to celebrate--in bed--and not the good way :) Anyway, so last Friday, I planned a little belated celebration. I was starting to feel a little better and the pain was somewhat tolerable, so I thought, "let's do it!" Then, that ended up being the day the abcess was found and drained, so I really wasn't feeling my "A game" but I didn't want to cancel again, so we continued on with our plans. I had reserved the "kitchen table" at one of our favorite Italian restaurants, Buca di Beppo. The table is actually in the kitchen amidst all the cooking and action. It was fun. The food was fantastic as usual and it was fun to see the hustle and bustle of the kitchen.

Then we went and saw "Pineapple Express". I was in the mood for a great comedy and it was funny, but not as great as we were hoping. But, we made it through the night, just as we've made it through the past 12 years--some good, some bad, some tolerable, some pain, some misery, some laughter, some chaos, some duty-filled, etc. I'd say here's to 12 more, but let's just try to get throught the next one, ok hun? HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JOSHIE!!!

CAMPING TRIP

So we were scheduled to go camping mid-August--the opening weekend of the deer hunt. But I was still so sick I wasn't sure if I would be able to go. I was almost in tears the night before we were scheduled to go because I wanted to go sooooo bad, but I hurt sooooo bad. I finally decided to just buck up and go. I could be in pain there just as easy as at home. So we packed up and headed to the mountains. I pretty much lived on pain pills and did absolutely nothing while there, but it was nice to have a change of scenery. And the kids loved it! Thanks to all the friends and family there that made it easier for me! Love ya~

Cullen and Ryker

Cullen and Josh

Landon and Ryker goin' for a ride

The big log

Madolyn, Cady, Laci and Ethney

The sharp shooter

Landon, Lane and Cady

Josh and Bry choppin' some firewood

The new tent trailer

BACK TO THE LAND OF THE LIVING

So, I've been absent from the blogging world for almost a month now because I have been sick. So sick that I couldn't eat, read, blog, walk, talk, etc. I was pretty much in bed with severe pain for 2 weeks and then I went back to work and have been barely squeakin' by just doing that. I've had no energy for anything else. No one could figure out what was wrong---they all pretty much thought I was crazy until I finally got the right doctor to listen to me. I had a big abcess (pocket of infection) in my belly. I still don't know if that was the only thing that was going on, but by the time that was discovered, the other symptoms except my severe pain had pretty much resolved. Anyway, they drained the abcess and put me on heavy duty antibiotics and I'm feeling much better. So, now I'm trying to catch up on everyone's lives. Love y'all!

911 WHAT IS YOUR EMERGENCY?

We were rudely awakened this morning with a doorbell and a loud knock. I was like, "was that seriously the doorbell---if that is one of our annoying neighbor kids I think I might go postal." Anyway, it was the Woods Cross Police saying that they had just received 5-6 call/hang-ups from this number and they wanted to know if we were all okay. Well, as far as we knew everyone was still asleep. So Josh took them downstairs and sure enough, found Landon in his room awake (with the phone hidden at this point). I guess it's good he knows how to dial the number, but SERIOUSLY!!!!

Anyone else have good 911 stories?

WHAT IS THAT SOUND . . .

I think that sound is SILENCE!!!! Isn't there a saying that says, "silence is golden?" Well, I'd be rich today! I just sent 3 of my kids off to school! Today is Laci's first official day of kindergarten!!!!! It's just Cady and me!!!! No kids fighting with each other! No yelling! No video games! No begging for snacks! No name calling! Just pure silence (unless you count the princess movie in the background). AMAZING!!! LOVE IT!!! It will only last 'til noon, but I'll take what I can get. Only one more kid to go!!!!

I THINK THEY CALL IT BOWLING

I haven't been bowling in years, but Cullen has been begging to go,

so today I took Landon and Cullen to Bountiful Bowl.

It was pretty humourous!

Landon could barely lift the ball, let alone swing and release it,

so we finally just had him roll it.

There was absolutely NO power behind it---

it's amazing the ball got to the pins!!

I think there must be a little tiny slant on the lanes.

And luckily he and Cullen had bumpers.

It's all automatic now, so the bumpers

went up for the boys and down for me.

We played 2 games. The 2nd game,

Cullen got 3 spares and a strike!!!

Not my best game, but we had fun!