An eye opening kind of day..

Today has just been an eye opening kind of day!

A day that I realized "Hey girl.. you need to get off your butt and get moving" I need to exercise.. I need to eat healthy and I need to loose about 15lbs. My health depends on it. Not because I am clinically over weight but because I have tons of arthritis issues and need to be at more of an ideal weight to make it easier on my joints. I am not going to make this about how I want to look or anything like that. If I do then I wont do it.. that does not seem to be enough motivation (not sure why.. but it has not been enough to this point..)

I am not going to do a fad diet type deal or anything like that. I am not saying I will not ever have a cookie again (because that would just be cr-a-zy!) What I am saying is I need to eat more fruits and veggies. I need to drink less soda. OK confession time.. I drink about three sodas a day and about two glasses of water.. terrible for my body!

I had a kind of yuck report from my rhuematologist (sp) .. not going to go into it all yet.. because he sent me a letter in the mail.. so until I fully understand what all it means I will hold off on telling you (basically so I dont misinform you)

Also went to the female doc today... I was ready to talk baby talk with her. I told her what all was going on and she basically said she would suggeset that I wait for a while until we get all this arthritis stuff under control. Total eye openeing kind of day. I was ok with waiting when it was my decision.. but for somebody to tell me to wait.. made it sting a little more. I know I have a wonderful healthy spunky little girl that I love more than anything in this world and I am so grateful for that. I do NOT take that for granite.. as each new turn my life takes I become more and more thankful for her. If I am not meant to have any more children then I will be perfectly content with the blessing God gave me.

It has just been that kind of day. One that kind of grabs ya and says "Hey! Get moving girl and be grateful for each and every moment you have" So I will be embarking on a change of lifestyle type journey. I hope you will help me, support me, and get on to me when I slide! I am going to try and get one of those little weight loss tickers for my blog to make me a little more accountable. Help me! DH and Emma are counting on you! ;)

Getting To Know You

Since I missed Keely's Getting to know YOU" blog hop last Sunday I wanted to make sure that did not happen again this week ;)

This week the questions are:

1. What color do you wear the most?
I cant say that I really wear one color more than another. I do like to wear black if I am going out or something but lets be honest that doesnt happen very often. So not really sure.. love me some bold colors though


2. Would you rather have $10,000 dollars or a dream vacation?
This is a tough one too. I was trying to think maybe I could take my dream vaca and have a little left over. Just depended on which dream vaca I took. I would love to fly out to Hawaii and spend ALOT of time by ocean. BUT I would also love to go and tour all of Europe (prob could not get out for 10 grand there.. by the time I shopped and such ;) So I guess I would pick Hawaii and use my extra when I got home!

3. Do you have a weird, quirky or unusual habit?
Hold on let me ask DH...He says my obsession about the bed being made up (umm not really wierd.. lol)

4. I really need to start..........?
Exercising and dieting! This girl is not bathing suit ready at all! Ready or not here comes summer so I better get my hiney in gear.. like asap!

5. What was the first blog you ever read?
Mckmama! Hooked instantly... then I started exploring her community and met some of the greatest girls.. and here I am now with my own. Crazy huh?!
6. Do you collect anything?
I used to collect frogs. Not like the real animal but little froggy figurines and frog socks and all kinds of stuff (when I was a little bit younger) now I cant really say that I collect anything. Yea im boring like that.

7. How old were you when you had your first kiss?
14

8. Do you text/twitter while driving?
I really try not too. It is so dangerous.. but occasionally while stopped in traffic or at a light I will.
 
So there ya have it.. My Getting to Know You action! I hope everyone has a wonderful week next week. I get to play hookey from work tomorrow so I kind of am excited about an extra day at home with DH (his day off is always Monday) and my girl BUT I do have that dreaded OB appointment tomorrow. Oh how I hate those appointments!
 

Five Question Friday

YAY! Another weekend has rolled around! This should be a fun weekend too...we are having a surprise birthday party for my papa tomorrow night! He does not even have a clue (or if he does he is playing it off very well...) So we will be busy little bees getting everything ready tomorrow.

Anywho lets get started on some 5QF with the fabulastic Miss Mama M!!


1. Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?

I am going to go with Reese Witherspoon. She seems like a real low maintance type gal. Also played a southern girl (like myself ;) very well in Sweet Home Alabama! I just love her... she seems so "girl next door" type.

2. Did you ever go to summer camp?

Sure did! Only a handful of times though. I was once a Girlscout (I never made it any further than a junior #dropout ;) and went to camp 2 or 3 times with my troop.  Also went to camp a time or two with my youth group from church. I loved going to camp and hanging out but I was def. a homebody. I was writing letters home like the second day I was gone!

3. What sends you running and screaming in the other direction?

This list could get a little long. Bugs..any and all type bugs! The other day I found one IN the house. DH was not here so I had to get it myself (ugh I hate bug duty) I got the little rascal with a paper towel and put it in the trash. Later on I came back to throw something away and that dang bug had ESCAPED and was crawling on the trashcan!! Lets just say I made sure he would not be crawling anywhere again ;)

Also mice, snakes, lizards, anything creepy and crawly will send me running and screaming!

4. What is something you do that drives your spouse nuts?

Spending way to much time on the computer.. really! He whines about it if I stay on it to long at night... you would think he must like me or something...because he is so demanding of my attention ;) JK I love spending time with him too!

Also it drives my hubby nuts when I try and sneak certain ingrediants into a recipe. He hates sour cream and onions! I llloooveee sour cream and onions. So occasionally I try and sneak them into a casserole or recipe and if he can taste it.. he gets all flustered and stuff.

5. What is currently your favorite song singer(s)?
Well we all know by now that I love me some Keith Urban.. he is a hunk-a-chunk-burning love! But other than keith I am loving me some Lady Antebellum right now as well.
 
Well there ya have it. Some good 'ole Five Question Friday fun! If you want to join in head on over to Mama M's blog and she will give ya all the deets you need to get started.
 
One more question. Will you be watching any of the Master's this weekend?!!? DH is big into golf.. I just like to watch it when there is some drama/action with it so we will be watching Tiger this weekend.
 
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Have a great weekend!!

I have the best....

Mom! I just love her. She is more than a mom she is my best friend. I enjoy spending time with her, whether we are hanging out and shopping or just sitting outside at home.

My mom and Emma (football sunday ;)

My mom went above and beyond the call of any mom duty. She raised 4 of us kiddos all on her own. (Not going into a dad bashing mode bc all things have been resolved and forgiving ;) I can not even imagine being a single mother to one much less four. A huge hats off to the single mothers out there!!

Not to mention what a wonderful Nanny she is to my little one. She is always wanting to keep her and have play dates and often surprises me/Emma with lots of pretty new clothes. (Emma loves to wear them and I love not having to buy them ;) Emma just adores her and is always happy to be there! It makes my heart so happy to see them together!

So all that to say I think I have the best mom in the world! She is the most selfless, loving, generous person I know! Love you mom!!

Picture Wednesday ;)

Gracious! I have been slack in my blogging lately! I have not posted a new blog post since Saturday....ooops!

This is a pic. of my chunky monkey this time last year! Cant believe how much she has grown

Still in her pjs ;)

This past weekend was so busy and fun that I just wish it was like that every weekend. DH and I both had Monday off so it felt like the weekend was just long enough and was so enjoyable.

 The weather was perfect. Food was totally delish. Candy for days (oh yea.. totally feeling like fatty patty) and church service that rocked out socks off. Of course we had a cute outfit to wear to church on such a special Sunday!

(she looks like she is saying Praise the Lord .. lol)

 Oh yea..

 and Easter egg hunts!

My girl loved the Easter Egg Hunt. I really thought that she would not quite get the concept yet but boy was I wrong. Once she learned there was stuff in the eggs.. it was on! She opened every egg to indulge in the candy.

Here she is eating all her M & M's out of the egg.. you would think Kate was her mother ;) (we all know how miss Kate lurves her M &M's)

We spent alot of time down at my moms on sunday afternoon. Where we had yet another egg hunt and a special visit by the Easter bunny ; )

This is my grammy! Her hat says "Official Easter Bunny" and the ears flapped up and down.. to cute!

Meet Nanny! (my mom :)

Making an Easter Egg tree runs in the family. We all have one lol ;)

The next easter egg hunt was done in a little less clothing.. Nanny had the baby pool out and Emma was loving it!

Enjoyed time in the sandbox as well!

So as you can see we had a blast!

I also got to spend some time with my dad but I didnt get any pics.. my memory card was full.. total bummer! He is still super skinny and still in need of prayers..so please keep praying.. will do an update post on him a little bit later.

I have enjoyed seeing some of your Easter pics the past fews days.. hope to get around to everyone elses today!

Happy Hump Day.. One day closer to Friday ;)

Bubbles anyone?!

Yesterday the weather was perfect to sit outside in the evening. We sat outside and played with Emma for a long time. Her new favorite thing to do is bubbles!

Big bubbles, little bubbles.. it doesnt matter to her!

This one popped before I snapped the pic ;)

She just wanted to chase them through the yard... and try to catch them!

She isnt the only one who likes bubbles....

Even he got in on the bubble action (scooby.. our huge indoor dog ;)

I had alot of fun trying to catch these shots and even more fun watching her and DH together!

Bless her heart.. she tried and tried to blow bubbles.. just could not make it work!

Hope you had as much fun "seeing" our bubble adventure as we had playing :)

Hope you all have a wonderful Easter!! We will be enjoying Church in the am, great food, lots of family time, and chocolate ;)

5QF 4-2-10

Hey Everyone! I am so glad that Easter weekend is upon us. As a christian this weekend is what my faith is all about!! We will be having wonderful weather here to celebrate with and lots of family and fun. My dad is even coming into town this weekend.. woo hoo. I have not seen him since my visit down to florida a couple of months ago.

I am a little bummed out I eneded up having to work today.. I would much rather be catching some rays in this 85 degree weather but dont worry I will try and sneak a little bit of that in this weekend as well ;) It is like we went from winter to summer. The next seven days are all in the 80's.. wonderful!

Alright well lets get down to some 5QF business with the love-er-ly Mama M

This week the questions are:

1. Do you sing out loud in the car when you're driving?
Well I dont know if you call it singing but I do attempt to "sing" in the car. I love to roll down the windows, soak up the sunshine, crank up the radio and sing my heart out!! Emma doesnt sing yet but she claps and bobs her head.. dont worry she will be singing too!


2. What would you never be caught doing?
Fluffing! you know.. shhh passing gas. Never I would never be caught doing such a gross thing like fluffing ;)


3. Will you go #2 in a public restroom?
Eww. I dont even like to go number 1 in a public bathroom much less number 2! I would have to be like belly cramping on the verge of an accident to stop and go number 2 in public. Seriously! Just cant even think about it.. gives me the ibby jibbies

4. Have you ever broken a bone?
My tail bone! Ouch that hurt so bad! I had to like sit on an old person donut forever. I walked like a grandma for a while too. No worries it finally healed and I am back to normal ;)


5. Do you prefer cooking or baking?
Well I like to attempt baking the most I guess but really I am quite terrible at both. I mean I know how to cook like only a handful of meals and can only bake some break and bake cookies. I did try to cook Lisa's dble choc. chip oatmeal cookies last weekend and I some how managed to mess them up. What I did was really innocent though. I accidentally picked up dark chocolate cocoa instead of regular. ooops! They kind of looked like cow patties after I got finished with them #fail! I will def. give them another go though because they tasted like they had alot of potential I am just not a dark chocolate fan.

Well there ya go! Sorry its kind of brief today but I have three wild indians running around the house today and they can get into trouble in a New York minute! Hope you all have a fantabulous Easter weekend!