Great times

This past weekend was so much fun. Jason came home Saturday and we headed to Newport when I got off work. We walked around and just spent time together. It was fun. We sat by the river and talked. Sunday we headed out for breakfast and we ended up in Kentucky. We later met Jeff and Amber and headed out to check out an ATV park that we've been wanting to do go see for a while. It's pretty cool, the boys are excited to try it out soon. It's cool because we can even camp. After that we headed to get food and then we headed to the Blue Lick Battlefield park. We hung out and took April hiking along a shorter more flat path. She walked a 0.2 mile path. I was amazed because there were some pretty rocky areas but she did good. We would try and hold her hands and there were so many times where she wanted to do it alone.

Monday we pretty much slacked. I worked. After I got home we went out and went to dinner. It nice having a dinner with just Jason and I. We headed to Great Steak and Lube. That place has really good food. We sat outside on the patio and drank a beer while waiting for food. It was nice being able to smoke and enjoy a beer. I loved the food. After that we headed over to Chris's house because they haven't seen each other in over a month.

Yesterday we met Jeff and Amber on Jeff's lunch at the Rave. April and Jason walked around the parking lot and up and down the side walk lol. She loves walking with her daddy. I had to work which sucked, but it's money. Amber hung out here for awhile and then had to go get her kids. Both her and Jeff came back later that night and we hung out on the deck. It was such a nice night, and we sat just around and talked.

Today he went back to work. I am keeping my fingers crossed that he'll be home labor day weekend. I really really am. He got a late start this week and I hope it doesn't affect his time home. We have plans that weekend and I'll be so sad if he can't make it home. I hung out with Amber for a bit before I had to go to work.

Things are going good. April is doing great. I've decided finally that I'm not going back to school this year. I'm going back next year, but I'm transferring to another school. Not much else going on.

Been awhile :)

Well... tomorrow is my day. I can't wait. I'm going shopping. I'm getting my hair done. I'm baby free while I do it to so I can really enjoy myself for a few hours. I couldn't imagine taking April while trying to get my hair done. It wouldn't go very well lol. I'm going because my wonderful man is making me. I say that because it's part of my birthday gift. I say part of, because I have no idea what the other part is.. he won't tell me lol. I'd be happy if this was it. I'm hitting the salon and then going shopping for a few things. This is our weekend and I can't wait. I've kinda let myself go after having April and it's time to stop that lol. I'm still doing good with my eating better and losing weight. I've been maintaining for a few weeks now which is great. I'm not into the whole idea of losing a bunch all at once. So I've proven to myself that I can maintain it, now time to lose a little more. I've lost almost ten pounds which I can kinda see, but I can feel it. Now that I know it's ok, I can progress. These past few days I've been way under with calories. Which is not good. I have to work on that.

April is doing great. She makes me smile every day. She's teething which is a time that i dread but she's doing pretty good. She says hi all the time. First thing she does when she sees you is say hi. She's got this thing now when ever you say good girl she claps her hands and smiles. She put her arms in her sleeves of shirts when it's time to put clothes on and she takes them out when it's time to get undressed. She's been doing it for awhile but she's much better at it now. Even in her car seat, she knows when it comes un buckled to take her arms out. Of course she knows how to take her diaper off. She's saying kitty now. Still says mama and Dada.. when she gets upset she'll start saying mama. So cute. She knows what gentle means. When it comes to petting animals we can say gentle and she is actually gentle. She still mimics I love you every once in awhile. She's our little girl. She's growing up fast. She's running and climbing and trying to talk. I can't wait to take her to the fair... the have a petting zoo and I'm excited to see how she'll react. Plus my sister is going with us and I'll have some one to ride rides with... I'm so excited. Then the WEBN fireworks... I can't wait for those either. I'm still nervous about taking April but we'll have ear things for her just in case.

Work is going great. I love it. I'm always learning stuff. I got to watch my manager take sutures out the other day from her dog. So cool. Not for the dog but that I got to watch and help her out. I learn more stuff here than I thought that I would. It's pretty cool. I like what we do and what goes on. We're always finding new homes for dogs and working with dogs. We have some great assistance dogs. I love it. I love that I'm bringing in money too lol. It's a great feeling.

Everything is going pretty good. I'm happy with life and the way things are right now.

goody goody gum drops

Ok, so I can't wait until the weekend. Saturday Amber and I are hitting up the new outlet mall in Monroe before I head into work. We've been planning it for like a week now.... can't wait... I need to buy some things for sure. Sunday I think that we're doing family stuff but I'm not sure yet... haven't gotten the final word. I so can't wait until the first weekend in September.... We're going to the fair and the WEBN fireworks are that Sunday... oh yeah can't wait. I have that weekend off for sure. It's gonna be fun. I'm picking up a few more shifts which will really help next month when we get our new phones. I can't wait to get rid of Verizon. It's horrible and way to expensive. Plus, we really want the Iphone. It's awesome. But that's about it... time to relax now that I have AC again.... feels so much better now.

Weekend getaway

This past weekend April went and stayed with her grandma. I needed a break plus it's been awhile since she has seen her, and we also wanted to get out and do some things. Friday night Jason and I had a little dinner date. Just the two of us. It was very much needed. After that we headed over and got the ATV and packed some stuff up. Saturday morning we met at IHOP with Amber and Jeff. Had a good breakfast. We headed out after a few errands. We had a blast singing in the car all the way out. I took my camera and actually took more pictures this time. We had a blast... the boys worked hard on their trails. We had a few scary moments... but it was fun over all. We rode the ATVs into town and all around and went and ate lunch. It was cool seeing other people riding theirs into the gas station to fill up lol. We played a couple games of pool to cool down, and laughed. It was a good time. Sunday Amber and I went and picked April up. I missed her so much. She must have had a good time at her grandmas because she slept in until 10 this morning. Jason worked on Amber's van and I made dinner for everyone. After that it was time for Jason to go back, which really sucked since he usually stays until Moday. So over all it was a good weekend.

Don't give up

this blog entry is for a few people. I'm not going to list names because it's really for everyone but i have a few people in mind...

no matter what happens and no matter how we see ourselves with our failures or our accomplishments, we should never give up hope. some things that we want to accomplish will take time. it won't happen over night. don't give up. don't get down. we all have been in tight spots and if we can keep our heads held high, we'll get through it. we have people in our lives that we live for like our children and our spouses.... we should always remember to live for ourselves... things will get better. I've learned some hard lessons the past few months and a lot the past few weeks. it will get better. we can make it better. for example my weight loss, it's taken me a good year to finally buckle down... and it's hard. I know it is... i'm starting to see results when i was about ready to give up. don't give up. it can happen. i had to learn how to set small goals, and once I achieved one, i set another one. small goals for some people work better than big ones. but no matter what happens i only hope that things work out for everyone and keep your head up. don't give up... i know in my heart that you can and will make things work and you will get your goals accomplished... just don't give up.

Huge accomplishment

So, Friday was weigh in day for me. I'm pretty happy. I'm no longer in 160's. Thank god. It feels great. My hard work is indeed paying off. I even managed to get into a pair of jeans that were a size smaller... Thanks to Mandi. I got some shorts and a tank top tonight and no XL for me... I went with the L for once. Feels awesome. I can't wait until next year when I can go swim suit shopping... that'll be the best feeling when it comes to this whole thing and everything that I'm doing. My only down fall will be my tummy. But hey two inches has already come off, so I know I can get more.

Feeling good

So I'm feeling pretty good. I'm very happy with the way things are going with my current weight loss. I can see small changes finally. My butt isn't as big...which I'm happy with. It's getting flatter lol. I have to look at what I'm doing not as a diet but as a lifestyle change. I have to adapt to it, which I am doing pretty well. I never realized how much the amount of calories really played in my life until now. I've already lost about a total of 10 pounds since I started this back a few months ago. I can't say for certain the exact amount because of I don't know what my true weight was when I started. All I know is that clothes are starting to fit better. That is what matters to me. The calorie counting and the walking help me the most. Walking is awesome... So I say, to anyone who wants to lose the weight and thinks that walking will do...keep doing it....keep walking it will help. Burn the calories and you will see results.... might be slow at first but if you keep to it you will be glad that you did. I was ready to give up but I'm glad that I didn't. I've cut my calories back and now I know that what I was eating was adding and preventing me from losing the weight. I've cut back alot. You can still enjoy food while watching calories. I've cut out alot of the junk food... and serving size really does help. You'd be amazed how many calories we put into our bodies with out realizing it... I know I used to consume over 2,000 a day. So, now that I've cut back I'm losing the weight and along with exercise... it's so worth it. I shop for food differently now. I'm not giving up anytime soon. I will achieve my goal... I have already achieved one. I am now onto my second one. It also helps to have some one who supports you. It helps a lot. It's encouraging. I am so glad that I found the support not only though Jason and my real life friends but I have a found a community on line of support and friends and they're great. I get alot of support with Jason and it's nice. Back when I thought of it just being a diet he was the one telling me that its a lifestyle change not just a diet. Diets don't work. I see that now. I still can enjoy food. I just change how I eat.

Well, enough of that. April is doing great. She can climb up her high chair and into it now... that's so not good a thing.... She climbs on everything. She said cold today. I took something out of the freezer and she touched it and I said yeah that's cold when she pulled away and then she repeated cold. One of the first times I've heard her say a c word or even try. She can mutter kitty but that's ki. So she can say about 6-7 words along with her non understandable stuff. I got her some new sippy cups tonight. They are the next step up in the sippy cup world. She's doing great with table food. Loves her chicken. I'm off tomorrow and I am spending the day with her. We were going to go to the park but they are calling for rain so I'm not sure. I work the rest of the week and then Friday she goes to see her grandma and she'll be gone all weekend. I'm so excited to have a baby free weekend. We are taking the atvs out again and hanging out. It'll be nice to have the weekend and spend some time with Jason on Sunday with just him for awhile. Not sure what we're doing considering I have to go pick April up sometime that day. Then the next time that he comes home we're heading up to a fair for the truck and tractor pull. I didn't think we were going to be albe to go this year with him not being here but we will be able to. That was one of our first few dates was a truck and tractor pull so it'll be cool to get to go again. So I can't wait. I've been waiting all summer for it...