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Well it has been forever...again. But I don't seem too concerned since I don't think anyone reads this anyway, it is more of just a personal diary. I started dieting and counting everything I eat. So far I have lost ONLY six pounds (since Jan 20th) but I haven't gained any so that is moving in the right direction. I have been exercising regularly as well. At school we walk three days a week (which I make at least 2) and I have been doing step and other aerobic videos at home. Savannah sometimes chimes in and works out...its cute. I also bought some hand weights and have been doing some weight and ab work. I just feel consumed by this...it is all I think about and it is sort of depressing! I am so fat and have so far to go...it seems like I will never get there. BUT I am going to try to keep it up and see how far I can get. I keep trying to think of our season passes to the water park. I don't mind prancing around my own yard in a bathing suit BUT in front of tons of people day after day....ohhhhhh!

I am sick of school already and I haven't even made it to spring break yet! we have so many days to make up already it seems as though we will never stop. I have pictures and video I would like to put on the blog but Jen has it on her camera and I need her to upload it so maybe I can get her to put some stuff on here for all! I hope my little pound counter keeps going down.

YAHOO...Another "snow/cold as hell" day!

This face says it all!

A look at the frozen tundra outside. YUK! My patio does not seem so bad but I remember warmer and happier days spent out there :( To go out now...it actually hurt my chest to breathe and I could feel the inside of my nose freeze. As my friend Sarah said on her blog, remind me again why I live in Indiana? The table reminds me of those Hostess Snowballs! Sidebar, right now I am hungry so everything looks like food to me!

SIDEBAR OF HUNGER: It is 9:15 and I am eating Chili with hot sauce! What is wrong with me? Yes I already ate breakfast

This was a face of happier, less freezing days when the Buddha played outside.

Too much fun!

The snow is her friend

Buddha? Where did you go?

TADAH! Here I am...good thing, I thought the snow sucked her up!


Don't let this cute picture fool you...I am freezing!!

I am a tad bit sad for all the days at home. It was our finals week. Needless to say...no finals so we are way behind. Our teacher workday should be a blast! I have never had so many days in one year off! 2 for a flood, 1 for snow, and 2 for dangerous temperatures...I am scared to see what the spring is going to bring! I am not sure I can handle anymore acts of God...you know me I will begin to become paranoid! LOL

STAY WARM...HAVE FUN...ROCK ON!

Our New Addition

Well I can not believe it has been soooooo long since I have last blogged! The holidays, work, some cleaning (not much apparently), and our new little addition to the family has kept me very busy. I would like to formerly introduce you to WRIGLEY!

Wrigley is a 3 month old Yorkipoo. It has been a challenge in the potty training area and needless to say, she likes to chew...on everything. She has broken Jen's beloved Cubs clock. She chews up Jen's carpet in the garage, sleeps on Jen's clothes, drags Jen's hats through the house. Notice the pattern...JEN JEN JEN. Not sure why she loves to torture Jen, but she does! She is doing much better though, Wrigley that is and I love having a dog again. She is just a lot of work! It is like having a baby all over again! The holidays...well the were the holidays. Updates on pics later.

Alex and Wrigley at Thanksgiving.

The night she came home.

Christmas with the my babies.

Better Late Than Never

This one was taken on her actual day. We went out to eat and then celebrated with a donut!

She equiped with a birthday ribbon and Hannah Montana shirt! Too cute!

The balloons were cute until someone pointed out that there were three sixes! very funny

Hannah cake had a guitar lip gloss on it and as always it was yummy

I know it is a month later...BUT I have Savannah's birthday pics to add to the blog. I was having some problems with my old picture program so Jen uploaded a new one called Picasa. It worked great. I am able to organize the photos and it does not freeze up like before. So about the birthday, my little rock star had a Hannah Montana theme. The day was sunny and brisk but it was a great day for the kids to run around and play outside. Everyone seemed to have a great time. All the people we love were there. Savannah got some great presents and was very greatful as always. She is very proud in the fact that she is the big 6! I cannot believe she is so big! I can remember all of her birthdays like they were yesterday. She is happy, healthy, and amazing!

Happy Halloween

Well it was another funtastic Halloween! Our theme costumes continue with The Pirates of the Caribbean. I was Jack Sparrow, Savannah was Elizabeth Swann, and that scary thing is Jen as Davy Jones. She actually scared a few kids who were out trick-or-treating! It was great! The weather was wonderful and so many people were out! We went to our old stomping grounds in Griffith and everyone was out in their driveways with fire pits ablaze...it smelled wonderful and it was like a movie type of Halloween. When we were done scamming candy, we went back to Laura's mom's house and sat around the fire, eating pizza, sloppy joes, and pumpkin pie (to name a few things) drinking and talking. I know it is a kids holiday but I love dressing up and I will do it for as long as I can!

My Little Mermaid

Today the little one started swimming lessons at the local YMCA in Crown Point. It was hot and smelly in there but she never noticed. The minute we walked in she was looking around taking everything in, wondering where to go and what group she would be in! They needed to evaluate her and she ended up in a group of kids just around her skill level. There is only one more group above her so she doesn't have that far to go. They really didn't waste any time, they got in the water and started right away. There where about 6-7 other kids in her group and they went up and down that pool. First they did two laps of free style. That was hilarious and took some time. They then used the kick boards to kick up and down the pool. Being a chip off the old block, my girl with those big legs was the best kicker passin' up other kids! GO BUDDHA! The next thing they did, Savannah wasn't sure she could do and was really nervous. They needed to float on their backs with their heads tilted back and use the kick board and again kick up and down the pool. She did fantastic. I could see the concern on her face at first, but half way down she realized she was kicking ass and I could see the biggest smile show up on her face...I was cracking up! They then would take turns swimming and kicking without the kick board with the lifeguard right in font of them. The next skill involved a device that looked like a giant Q-Tip! They needed to extend this odd device in front of them and swim up and down again. Again they swam with the life guards...Once down at the other end, they took turns properly jumping in the pool a few times, swam back down. I believe that was everything! Isn't that a lot for 40 minutes! At the end they are allowed 5 minutes of free swim and she took advantage. She jumped in and continued to do one somersault after another, and threw in a few handstands. I was tired just watching her! She had a great time and looks forward to going back on Thursday! This all stems to from her not making the LC Barracuda swim team. She needed to be able to swim a whole lap but only made it 3/4 of the way! :( They even gave her a second try but we had the same results. They were impressed with her skill and being so young so they told her to take a few lesson and come back. She remembers that and is determined to make the team next time! Nothing can stop her!

The picture is from my dad's house and pool in Florida when we were there this summer. She was non-stop swimming there and just wants to keep going!

STAR STUDENT

I know she is only in first grade, but she is doing so well. She has received her first progress report that has actual letter grades so I wanted to report her success!

Religion- All areas had a check plus (which is the highest non-grade mark)
Reading - 100% A+ "Great" comment from teacher and all sub-areas have a check plus
Language Arts - 100% A+ "Great" comment and all sub-areas have a check plus
Math - 98% A "Great" comment from teach and all sub-areas have a check plus
Social Studies - A and all sub-areas have a check plus
Science - A and ya the same as above
Art - all check plus
Gym - A
Music - A
Computers -A

The overall comment from her teacher was "Savannah is a very smart, well behaved girl. A pleasure to have in class!"

I am so proud of her! She loves to learn and I hope she keeps it up. Keep this email and ten years from now when she is in high school...I hope I can say the same.