4 Down Many More To Go

So I have lost 4 lbs so far and only in 3 weeks! I think that is a good pace. I am doing little things like drinking more water, taking walks and subbing healthier options for meals. I am sure that if it were financially feasible I could make alot more changes in the diet department, but as it isn't I will take what steps I can.

I have found a new program to listen to on my walks. It is called Zombies! Run!. It intersperses your music with a story that you take part in. You are being chased by zombies while trying to bring supplies to a small town. I really recommend this, Savannah sure likes it.
I have gotten hooked on Pinterest. Anyone else try this site? Many, many, many different things to look at & pin to your board. There are so many things that I want to try, but boy I will have to make the time if I want to get it all done.

Summer school is underway for the kids. So far they are liking it. They have a total of 6 weeks, but it is broken up, so not as to have 6 straight weeks then nothing. Savannah started off with a babysitting class and boy are we glad that she is almost old enough to watch her brother. One less thing to have to worry about. No more daycare fees, hallelujah!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

So it is the start of a new summer and here I am again!  I sure need to start blogging more.  What is new in my life since the last time I posted?  Well we now have a new addition to the family.  Her name is Nelly and she is a Blue Heeler/Siberian Husky mix.

This is Nelly.

She is now 4 months old and we have had her for the last 2 months.  She is so smart, but there are some things that she is still working on, but I know that she will master everything that we put in front of her. 

I also am no longer a manager at McDonald's.  I like to think that I have upgraded in that area.  I now work for an insurance company as a customer service rep.  The pay is much much better, the hours are more consistent, I only have to work every 3rd Saturday instead of getting only 1 weekend off a month, and the benefits a super.  The only downside of it is that I have further to drive.  But I guess that there has to be some type of give right?!

The kids are going to be starting the next grade, Savannah is starting 7th and Connor is in 4th.  Where does the time go I ask you?  My husband Chad says "The older you get the faster it goes!"   I don't want to hear this because this means I am getting older!  Savannah just finished her babysitting class, so when she is 12 we may let her start to babysit, although this is hard because it is difficult to think of her as old enough for this.  One good thing about them getting older is that pretty soon we won't need to use daycare anymore!  I like everyone there, but definitely do not like to pay for it.

I have started my diet again.  I am trying to think of it as a change in lifestyle, but it is hard to get exercise in.  I have been taking more walks, watching what I eat and trying to get in my daily water.  Making little changes is starting to pay off.  I have lost 3 lbs in the last 2 weeks.  Hopefully now that it is summer I will get more active with all of the great weather.  Only time will tell.  

Well, here is to a great start of the summer.  Wish you all well!

Summer 2010

Well, this summer is well on it's way out. I cannot believe that it is already the middle of July.

The kids are almost done with their term of summer school and so far I think that they like it. They start another one next week.

Well, Thanksgiving is fast approaching and I have alot of stuff to take care of. I am hosting dinner for Chad's family this year, so there is cleaning and cooking to do. I think that there will only be about 20 of us, so not to bad.
Chad always makes the turkey so I only have to worry about the stuffing, potatoes, pies, buns and other assortments of things. It helps that his family is each bringing a dish to pass.
Anyway, that's it for now.

Increase family!

Well it is now official. My niece and her 3 kids have now moved in with us. There are now 8 of us living here. It wasn't that I necessarily wanted her, not that I didn't either. Family is family and you help family out. One good thing though is that we can swap sitting so that is going to save us at least $200 a month.
Not much else right now,

Ciao

Well, today is the last day of summer vacation. Boy did it go by fast. The kids are excited about going back. All the supplies are bought, backpacks are packed and clothes chosen for tomorrow. They haven't enjoyed the going to be earlier, but I am sure that they are going to enjoy getting up early even less.

Things have been going better at work. From what I understand one of the managers is giving her notice, so that means more closes for me. Not that it makes much of a difference because that is what I mostly do anyway. I would like to change my schedule, but Chad isn't thrilled because what if the babysitter forgets the kids at school. Then I would have to leave work. I say whatever, maybe we need a better babysitter.

Anyway, I will have more later after the kids start school.
Bye

Flowers in my yard

Well, we have been in the new house for about 2 1/2 months now. We have painted the kids rooms and both bathrooms, but there is more to be done. I know, I know...we have a long time to get it the way that we want. There is something about white walls that make me want to paint.

Anyway, when we bought the house I didn't realize how many beautiful flowers there were going to be. I don't know most of the names, but I do know that they are wonderful to have. Here are a few pictures of them...if you know the names, please let me know!