Thanksgiving

Michael and I went to my parents' house for Thanksgiving. Michael took a self-portrait of himself. Micah, Weston, and I made silly faces. Friday my Dad, Jason, Michael, Lizard, Micah, Weston, and I went target shooting. It was Micah and Weston's first time, Lizard's second. Micah and Weston just wanted to watch, then became interested in trying it themselves when we told them police officers have to practice shooting (they both want to be police officers!) then they thought it was really fun when we shot the plastic bottles. (of course I forgot my camera!) The whole time was great spending with family.

Sleep Over

I took the week of Thanksgiving off and invited my nephews to come sleep over the night before Thanksgiving. When Jason and Heather dropped them off, Rylee was convinced she was going to sleep over also. Not sure how she would do, her mom and dad told her she needed to go home with them. Rylee chose to not necessarily argue with mom and dad, but rather she debated with them why she needed to stay the night. She even said "I will even sleep on the ground if I can just stay". She isn't even three yet!! They were all great and we made individual pizzas, place cards for Thanksgiving, and then they had a blast in the jet tub bubble bath. I haven't heard so much constant giggling for some time. It was fun having them over!

Lets get healthy!

My friend Tonya proposed this great idea. I am at my heaviest weight and know I need to be in better shape, for many reasons. It is hard to have someone to meet up with to work out and keep you accountable due to schedules. So, starting tomorrow, each day we will e-mail each other what we ate and what we did to be physically active. It is surely the accountability to someone else that keeps you doing what is best for your body. It is easier to eat that bowl of ice cream when no one is really keeping tabs on you. So, if anyone wants to join in on getting healthy, just e-mail me at my "teenie_reenie" account and I will start including you on my daily diet and exercise and you of course will need to send yours to me. Keeping track of calories isn't really necessary,mainly just what food is passing your lips!

Ahhh...the joy of critters!

Ok, I knew she would have to have some sort of quirk in order to fit in at our home. Jade is a clepto and loves to eat plants. I am missing a diamond stud earring, which I am sure she relocated. I have seen her carry off paper, barrets, and such. She also ate one of my plants to the root and used the pot as a bed. The latest...she ate the petals off of the sunflowers Michael gave me. What can I say...she fits in!

Congratulations!!

Miachael's sister Michele had her baby girl, Eden! Mom and baby are doing good. We can't wait to see them...congratulations Michele!

Family Fall Festival

This past weekend we made the trek to Anna's house and met with most of my family for a little fall festival at Snepf Farms. It was a lot of fun with face painting, pony rides, a corn maze, pedal cars, petting zoo with a ginormous steer, mini airplanes, and kettle corn. The boys made me and Jodi scarecrows for our homes. I am not sure if they had more fun painting the faces and stuffing them or tumbling around in the straw! I think the big boys, AKA Jason and Michael, had the most fun in the corn maze taking shortcuts and trying to scare us as they jumped out. It was great spending time with everyone.

A Morning Hike

This morning Tukir and I went for a hike with my friend Tonya and her new puppy. It wasn't really a hike, it was more like rock climbing. I had to push Tukir up a few passes and help lift him down the same passes on the way back. Tukir and I thought we would try a few accupuncture attempts with cactus needles. Tukir can be rather bipolar at times. He would play with the puppy and then snap at her. Tonya gave him treats and water, then he lunged at her. Oh my, what a morning. It was great to get out and hike, which I haven't done in a LONG time. I just need to remember I need to get in better shape and Tukir is not as young as he once was.

Thanks to Tonya, I will be hiking more and trying to get in better shape. It always helps to have a little friend support system. So even though I almost killed my dog today on a morning "hike", I enjoyed it and I think he did too (although I am sure both of us will be sore in the morning!)