All good days ahead....

It is raining here today, have I mentioned that I love the rain. Love it! I just hope that it stops by 7pm so I can go on my run, and use my cool new app. I am thinking that I might just go running in the rain. We will see I guess. My best friend Amber is coming down in May to visit, and I tried to talk her into doing a race with me. But the booger would rather relax on her vacation. Can't blame her I guess. I would want to relax as well. Maybe I am psycho for thinking that running is so much fun. I look forward to the days where I can RUN!

Me and her text a lot. I mean A LOT, A LOT. Yesterday she text me a picture of her work out. Tuesday was my day off from exercise. I needed to give the ole shins and calves some time to recoup. She likes to run too, but mixes in a little Pilate's here and there. Probably a good idea, keeps you nice and limber. She actually turned me onto the 10 minute workout DVD that you see here. It is cool because you can select a bunch of individual 10 minute workouts, up to an hour. So if you only have time to do the buns and thighs, it is only 10 minutes. Super handy for the girl on the go. She is addicted to working out, the gym, running, and Pilates. I am sure there will be more on her workout routine in future posts. I am always interested to see what she is up to, it doesn't matter what it is.

She also sent me a picture of their dinner.

Delish Right?

I told you that we text a lot. She lives in North Carolina, so we try our best to keep in touch, share recipes, text shop (that is exactly what it sounds like), send care packages (these are my fav), and try on outfits. A girl needs to make sure she looks good when she goes to work. She works at the Museum of Natural Sciences, so her job is a little more upscale then mine. I wear jeans daily. Needless to say her outfits are better than mine. *smiles*

Well a rainy day, means that the day is going to be involving a lot of this. Hum dinging around. I am thinking breakfast, then stamps, then some envelope stuffing, then maybe some blog stalking, oh and then maybe a little of my actual job. To think I have to train again today. I am not prepared at all.

Oh and the stew I made in the crock pot came out great, well that is what the family said. Like I said before, I cook for them mostly. I had a bowl of pasta, with butter, Parmesan, and salt. This is my favorite meal ever. This is what I ate yesterday, minus a dark chocolate hershey bar, and a glass of milk. I can see pretty clearly right now, and know that there are only good days ahead.

The blurry one is Pirates Booty. Yummo!

My body is adjusting to my new found love, running. I have noticed that my shins and calves are sore. I have also noticed that I am hungry more often. I think it would be safe to say that my body is slowly starting to adjust. Any idea how long this adjustment period might take? My body feels a little off. I have also noticed that at night I am not tired. I am pretty restless. I am not a huge advocate for taking meds to sleep better, but I did find some chewable Melatonin at Trader Joe's that I am going to try. I need something to calm this over active brain  of mine down.

Can't contain my excitement

I am so excited right now. I have bought a few things in the last couple of days that I am uber excited about. The first thing is this IPHONE case. It is probably too soon to say this, but I think I love it.

I also bought this app. I am so excited to run tomorrow and try it out. I am such a dork. I was playing with it at work, entering in all of my info. I pressed "Start Run", just because I was curious what it would do, and this woman comes on, Starting run. Super loud. I am pretty sure my whole floor heard it. Oh well, they better get ready to run, you heard the lady.

Last thing I bought. I hate plastic water bottles. I would much rather use a reusable one. This one is 32 ounces. I bought a Brita one a while back, but I am finding that replacing the filter in them is way too much work, and is going to get costly. This I will fill up with the filtered water at my house. No filter buying required. It is big enough that I fill will get me through work. I can fill it again when I get home for my run.

Ready, set, go.

Another run in the books. There were lots of people at the track, so I felt a little embarrassed running in from of a bunch of other people. Students to be specific. I know it's foolish, and nobody really cares. I was a little intimidated for some reason. I plan on resting today and going back to the track tomorrow. I will suck it up, and be a big girl about it. Shelly is suppose to run with me tomorrow, I think that will help.

Run #2

My running trail

I am experiencing some shin, and calf pain. Hopefully a day break will help. I am also eating better. Lots of protein and potassium. I need to make sure that I am taking in enough calories to sustain my new found hobby. I have noticed some fatigue already so I know I need to eat more. Speaking of eating, this is what I had yesterday. I also had some Gatorade energy chews, and a protein shake. (made with love by Nessa)

Not pictured is dinner, homemade Buffalo chicken pizza, and a bunch of water and lemonade.

I prepped a beef roast for the crock pot last night, so when we get home from Nessa's softball game dinner will be all ready to go. Here is the recipe. I substituted the mushroom soup for celery, and the onion for onion powder. Only because I did not have an onion.

http://www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-beef-roast-384905

I will let you know how it turns out. Should be yummy in the tummy. You will notice that I did not say, "in my tummy" I am not a huge fan of beef. I usually eat just the veggies. I make a lot of food just for my family. I am happy with a simple salad, or some pasta. Especially now that I am running, the carbs are a must.

Averie had an eye appointment yesterday, and everything looks good. We noticed that her left eye is pretty
lazy so the ophthalmologist suggested patching it for three hours a day starting this weekend. Hopefully this will make it stronger. I have a lazy right eye so the kid was doomed from the start. Oh and on another note. Averie was hating, I mean kicking and screaming hating aqua therapy. Then, something happened. Grammy said that she went willingly to her teacher. No clue why or how, but she was having fun and excited to swim. Thank goodness. I know the therapy is good for her, so I am glad we reached a point where she is not tormenting anyone.

Let's see.... what else is going on. I need stamps. *smiles* That is not really all that exciting. I do have a few things to do when I get home.

1. Throw in some laundry
2. Prep dinner for Wednesday
3. Get the Boo Boo fed and put in Pajamas
4. Buy Stamps
5. Balance the Sheldon Softball Board budget (Fun times(sarcasm at its finest))
6. Make the bed, yes people I make the bed at 5:30pm. I makes my room feel and look cleaner. I said I was OCD. 

Lots of this stuff will get done fast, so I am not too overwhelmed. What are your plans for the day? Are you busy, busy?

This is going to be long.....

This weekend was so much fun, but it was long at the same time. Warning, it is going to contain a lot of words and pictures. Don't say I didn't warn you.

The weekend started of with me getting out of work early Friday so we could make the trek to Pleasanton to watch Nessa's softball team play. They stunk it up big time. Oh well I guess. I am usually chasing after Averie during the games, so I maybe see 15 minutes of the hour and a half game. I was looking forward to checking into the hotel. I love hotel living. I think because it is a lot like apartment living. Everything is so accessible, and this Marriott had a Starbucks. Woot Woot! Yes I had a coffee at 10:00pm. There is never a bad time for Starbucks. EVER! Brian ordered a brownie sundae. Nothing like a four dollar coffee, and a five dollar sundae.

HIS

HERS

They were both Delish!

After our sugary indulgences, it was time for bed. Averie slept with us which was a total mistake. She takes up 3/4 of the King size bed that we were in. It is ridiculous. Since I left Brian in charge of packing we had no pack and play (porta-crib) for her to sleep in. We were destined for a long, uncomfortable night.

Saturday we woke up, got ready frantically, because Averie was making noise and we didn't want to wake the sleepers on the sides of us. We headed to Denny's for some breakfast, and then off to watch some more softball. The team stunk it up even more on Saturday. Just didn't look like they had it together. Nothing really sounds fun in any of this, but it was. I just enjoy being outside in nice weather, and nice weather is what we had. Even the evenings were nice. 

After a short drive home the chaos began. I made arrangements for my Mom to pick up Anessa's dress from alterations, because I knew we would not make it back before they closed. The plan was (deep breath) to drop Nessa off to get a pedicure, go to my Mom's pick up the dress, and drop off Averie so Brian and I could go to the Sheldon vs. Mitry Championship basketball game at Sleep Train Amphitheater. Run on!!!! Who cares though. The game was fun, even though Sheldon lost. Nessa went stag to prom so she said it was kind of lame. She only had about an hour and a half to get ready, and she had to do everything herself. I am sure if she had the whole day to prep she would have had a lot more fun. Oh and a date.

In a NUTSHELL.

Sunday, we are finally to the end of the weekend. Now this is where the fun starts. First thing Sunday morning, I get up at 7:30am to RUN! I laid out all my gear the night before, woke up in the morning and was off. I ran to the School and back. Which is about .11 miles each way, I said I was going to start easy. I noticed a couple of issues while I was running. My breathing is very inconsistent. I am congested so I know that is going to hinder my breathing a lot. I do need to figure out how to regulate it better while I am running. I think my legs could have gone for miles, if it weren't for my breathing holding them back. When I got home, I felt energized and ready to spring clean. I spent the rest of the day doing just that, shopping for Easter basket fillings, and cooking. Later when Ness woke up, she asked if she could take Averie and I out to lunch. Hell yeah! Right after lunch we stopped at Ulta. I love their 5 for $10 deals, especially when I have a $3.50 off coupon. Big Spenda. That was pretty much Sunday. I am looking forward to running again so much that I think I am going to do it again tonight. I am a little sore from yesterday, but not injury sore. I think I can work through it.

My First run. 3/17/13

Here is a review of my meals this weekend.

I had a very active two year old on Saturday so the only food I was able to take a picture of were the nachos. See under the basketball score board. *laughs*

Panera Bread with the kiddos

For dinner I had a bowl of pasta w/Parmesan and Brummel and brown, oh and there was dessert. Rocky Road ice cream, a hubby sized bowl. I was struggling towards the end of the bowl, and couldn't finish it. Oh but don't worry, I will finish it for you babe. Can't live without that guy.

This week should be a little calmer. Just kidding!!!!! Today, NO alarm set, so I woke up late. Got to work and my step daughter left her softball bag in my car. I had to call Grammy and see if she would pick it up. Making my husband late of course. Then I had to arrange for it to be dropped off in the school office. Then my youngest, Averie has an eye appointment today that I am not able to go to. I am not even going to get started on what I have to do today. All while being at work. Ugh. today might be a 2 post day.

Mud Run here I come!!!

Okay, so I have all the information for the mud run in Lathrop on April 6th. I have also found a running partner. Since I do have a two year old and 17 year old, my runs need to be scheduled. So we are starting with Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Begin with a mile and increase from there. I don't have a pedometer so tracking distance will be a problem, so the track will be our mileage tool. I am ready to go, so stoked. Mud run is in two weeks. My main goal will be to have fun, but I don't want to be last either. I can't wait to start, and my running buddy Shelly is just as excited. Any suggestions for a new runner? I have a pair of Nikes that I am hoping will be comfortable running shoes. We will soon see. The mud run is 5k, and I think that in two weeks I should be able to handle it. I am a very optimistic person. If you read 100 things about me you would have known that already. I am hoping that running will encourage me to eat better. Wish me luck....

Insta-Friday FUN!!!

I have not done an Insta-Friday in a long time. I think it is overdue, don't you? I noticed that there are a lot of pictures of me. Hmm.... I am not sure how that happened. I will have to fix that next week.

It's Friday, Friday, Friday!

TGIF, is right! I am so excited for Friday. There is a fun filled weekend ahead. Today Brian, the Boo Boo, and I are heading back to Pleasanton for more softball fun. Nessa hit a home-run last night that practically had me in tears. I love watching her play, even though I am chewing my finger nails through most of the game. It is worth it.

Brian is at home, and is in charge of packing our broad up (Oh sh**). I packed most of my things last night. We got home so late that I did it half asleep, so who knows what I am wearing. Bathing Suit can't forget to bring that. I have to text him, like now or else I will forget. I think I am a little nervous about him packing us up. I gave him a pretty detailed list. Here is hoping that nothing gets forgotten.

After Softball on Saturday, Nessa has her Junior Prom. She is going to have so much fun. Then the rest of the weekend will be spent relaxing and prepping for the start of yet another week. They are going so fast, and it feels like Spring is just around the corner. I am gardening this year, and so I have to get planting ASAP. Joe, my best friends hubby text me a picture yesterday of some veggies he planted in January. They were a couple inches tall, but that was it. I have not even started planting and it is March. Oh man, I think I might be in for a serious learning experience/curve.

I am also thinking about starting to run. I will be 30 this year and well I feel like I need to do some sort of activity. Something where I can be alone, exercise, and work off the stresses of the day. I think running might be the trick. I have to say that my inspiration for this has come from a Blog that I have been reading. Skinnychickblog.com. Her blog is great and I feel like I can relate to her. I guess over the next couple of months we will see if running is for me. I will have to start off slow. I am excited to try something different. My Best friend runs, and she is very fit, and seems very energetic. I want that. *smiles*

Eating is a big thing with me, and lately (with exception of yesterday). I think I have eaten pretty well. Normally, eating is a challenge. I do not have a very big appetite. I think that maybe I will start to track my days eating adventures. Hehe, not sure if that will actually happen, but it's worth a try. Here is this week in a nutshell. I am not very good at remembering to snap pictures of dinner. Geeze I am already off to a bad start, I only have Wednesday, and Thursday's meals. Lol, I will learn.I have a feeling that these pictures are going to get a lot smaller.

Well I have a couple of goals this weekend. Keep better track of my meals, and just relax, and get some much needed sleep. Have a good weekend everyone.

*100* things about me (Part 4)

Here are the last 25 things about me to make it a round 100. I hope you enjoyed getting to know me. I learned some things about myself in this process. It gets you thinking about who you are for sure.

76. I would rather go all natural, (the left photo). But I know I look better with eye lashes. 

77. I could go days without eating, and not be hungry. 

78. I drive a glorified station wagon. Dodge Magnum to be exact. We are very loyal to DODGE.

79. I love to dance!

80. I am very trusting, even when I should not be. 

81. I have little patience for stupidity.

82. Thursday's are my favorite day of the week. It means the weekend is close.

83. I love natural light. 

84. Reading to my daughter is one of my favorite things to do. 

85. I love apartment living, the free gym, pool, no lawn work, and paid utilities. If we could we would.

86. I am in love with Tiffany, but who isn't.(these are my rings, and yes they need to be cleaned)

87. I am tracking what I eat, and I call it, "Eat Like Me." I stole that from a blog that Self used to run on their website. It is gone now. *frown*

88. Honestly, I am starting to struggle.

89. My 2 year old has a bank account, but my 17 year old does not. 

90.  We need to buy a king sized bed. My husbands feet hang off our Queen.

91. My favorite animal is a koala bear. No clue why, always has been since I was a little girl. 

92. I am obsessed with GIRL SCOUT COOKIES. I think we ordered 15 boxes this year and they are almost gone.

93. I hate being called PAT!

94. I have always wanted to live in a big city. Sacramento is big, but I mean really big. 

95. Coca Cola, is a drug. Seriously. I feen for coke. 

96. If I could put pictures up everywhere in my house, I would. 

97. Self, and Parent magazine are my favorite. 

98. I don't use Twitter. I just don't have that kind of time.

99. I like the idea of camping, but don't actually enjoy it. 

100. I am going to be 30 this YEAR and I don't know where the time has gone.

Watch Sheldon on the Surewest Sports Show

Softball Preview - Top Ten

http://www.surewestsports.com/sports-show

10. Christian Brothers
9. Consumes Oaks
8. Pleasant Grove
7. Whitney
6. Roseville
5. Sheldon
4. Elk Grove
3. Casa Roble
2. Ponderosa
1. Woodcreek

*100* things about me (part 3)

Things are going down hill fast. Averie Lynn kept me up all hours of the night. We are talking I only got maybe 3 hours of sleep. So I went from a confident and fashionable start to the week, to this.

What happened?

51. I could not drive happily without Sirius.

52. I actually like the Twilight Saga. 

53. I love decorating, but don't have the time or motivation to do it. 

54. I do not believe in big foot, the lock ness monster, or ghosts.

55. I don't think that I will ever be well slept again.

56. I am super optimistic, even in the worst situations.

57. I love grocery shopping. It is like my therapy.

58. Averie Great Grandma is her daycare provider, and we could not be luckier.

59. I turn 30 this year, and I am actually scared, nervous, and anxious all at the same time.

60. I love painting my finger nails. I paint them a natural flesh color. 

61. I love watching baseball. Go BRAVES! Opening day in 20.

62. I don't like going to the movies really. I feel like you get to the theater during the heart of the day, and when the movies over so is the day. Wasted. 

63. My favorite restaurants are... Lucca, Spatarro, Strings, and Todo un Poco.

64. My favorite pizza in the whole wide world is Woodstock's, in Davis.

65. My favorite sandwich in the whole wide world is the Lucca, at Zia's Delicatessen in Davis.

(Davis puts out some good food.)

66. Crock pot meals are a life saver. 

67. Even though I am not pregnant anymore, I still take a prenatal vitamin everyday. 

68. I cannot wait to take Averie to Disneyland, we are planning a trip for her 5th birthday.

69. I was a swimmer and diver in High School.

70. My Stepdaughter goes to the same High School I went to. 

71. Everyone who told me things would change when I had a baby were right. I denied it daily. I was wrong.

72. This is actually harder then you think.

73. I am not a vegetarian, but my meat intake is minimal.

74. I only like kosher hot dogs, if they are not kosher I will not eat them.

75. I have my belly button pierced. But I don't put a ring in it anymore.

*100* things about me (Part 2)

I just have to say that this Tuesday feels a lot like Monday, anyone else having a rough time change transition? I am so tired!!!!

Onward to the next set of 25 things about me. This is shaping up to be a 4 part deal, if it was not obvious before.

26. I am not a morning person, although I wish to be badly. 

27. I am the treasurer on the Sheldon Softball Booster Board, but I suck at math. Hmm.....

28. I think sixes like me. My birthday is 6/6, my daughters birthday is 2/6, my childhood house address is 6, and my dating anniversary with my husband is 9/16. 

29. I could not live without my IPhone. I might actually implode.

30. I love to look at pictures in magazines, not read them, just look at the pictures. 

31. My least favorite chore is sweeping/mopping. We have hardwood so I have to do one to do the other. 

32. My first job was Togo's Baskin Robbins. Second Rite Aid.

33. It is a lot of work to put makeup on in the morning, so I don't most of the time.

34. I am 5.5' and my Husband is 6.2'.

35. I am not very good at holding grudges, I just want PEACE!

36. I look forward to my BIRCHBOX, ELLIE, and BLUMM deliveries every month. I think I have an addiction.(ask for info on any of these, I am more than happy to explain what they are.)

37. I love to celebrate all holidays, even the cheesy ones. 

38. I still shop at AE, and Forever 21 at 29 years old. 

39. I take my MomAgenda out daily. I love writing things in it, even though that means making me even more busy.

40. I work an 8 hour day, but probably only get 5 hours of work completed. (I love my job)

41. I hate being a weekend Mommy. I want to be a SAHM. 

42. I want to make my blog mainstream, but don't know if I have what it takes. 

43. The scar on my cheek is from falling out of the bathtub when I was little. 

44. I was born in South Carolina.

45. My favorite candy is a Milky way dark. 

46. I wash my jeans after every use. I like the way fresh washed jeans fit. 

47. I tried Indian food for the first time at 29 years old.

48. I get annoyed when I text people and they do not text me back, THAT DAY!

49. Currently I have had a cold for a month! Ridiculous. 

50. I would love to move to either San Diego, or the east coast. Somewhere like Massachusetts, or Maine. Two extremes right.

Check back tomorrow for Part 3.

*100* things about me (Part 1)

I saw this on another blog and thought that it might be a good idea. Maybe if you are a reader and don't really understand when I talk about certain things the way I do, this will help. Oh, and it is fun. They are things you rarely think about even though they are part of who you are.

1. I love watching the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. My husband says that it is grounds for a divorce. So you think you can dance, X-Factor, American Idol (not so much this season), The Carrie Diaries, Guiliana and Bill, The Rachel Zoe Project, Smash, Glee, Girls, the Amazing Race, and Nashville. I watch a ton of television. All recorded. Commercials are not friendly!

2. I love Tops frozen yogurt, and only getting fruit toppings. 

3. I love Musicals. Examples, Rent, Singing in the Rain, The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, Mama Mia (the play and movie). 

4. I want to travel the world, Italy, Greece, Spain, and France to name a few. 

5. I love the RAIN! 

6. I love to have fires in the fireplace and drink hot cocoa. 

7. I love skiing, in the snow or water.

8. I dislike all the Star Wars movies.

9. I love all the Nicholas Sparks novels, and movies.

10. I love to clean. Minor case of OCD.

11. I love to shop! Understatement of the YEAR!

12. I dislike sarcasim, even though I participate in it.

13. Sorry for the negative stuff, but I also dislike gum popping, chewing with your mouth open, slurping, any food related noise.

14. I am not a fan of war movies.

15. I love the History, and Discovery Channel.

16. I am compulsive about getting organized, but I never feel organized.

17. I would eat pasta everyday if I could.

18. I have coffee for breakfast.

19. I think I am a better person because of my Best Friend.

20. Love the summer! 

21. I wipe snot on my Joe's Jeans.

22. I cannot gain weight to save my life. 

23. My favorite color is Purple, but I don't own anything purple.

24. I would rather spend money on my kid, then on myself. 

25. I love to shop online, but am too scared to buy anything.

Part 2 Tomorrow.

Fast Weekend

The weekend went really fast. It always does for me, but for some mysterious reason this past weekend went even faster. I think the reason might be that Averie and I had so much fun together. Anessa and I spent some time bonding as well. Shopping bonding that is. I love to shop in general, but I am in love with shopping when I can do it with my Best Friend. Too bad she lives all the way in North Carolina. We text shop, but it is not the same. Luckily she is coming home in May and we can catch up. I have also noticed this weekend how easily I can get off topic. I lost myself already. So the good weekend. Averie and I went to the park and played hard. She loves the swings, and slides. I love watching her too. Something so simple gives her such pleasure. We also did a lot of running around, which kept the day passing. Man what I would give to stay home with that little girl! I just need more time with her that's the bare bottom line.

The thing with weekends is that there are not enough of them. But if there were too many, they would not be as fun as they are, and I probably would not look forward to them as much. Maybe I am wrong, but things always seem to work out to be that way. Can't have too much of a good thing, it tends to loose its luster.

The calendar for this month is filling up fast. Junior Prom for Anessa is this Saturday, but she has a tournament the same weekend, so she may not be able to go. We have the dress, shoes, makeup, and hair accessories, just in case. Nothing like spending, oh I don't know, 250 bucks on a dance she may not even be able to attend.  Makes me sick just thinking about it. I am pretty sure that it cost about the same when I went to prom, oh a zillion years ago (j/k it feels like that). Averie has her two year appointment at the end of this month. I am excited to see how much she has grown. Talk about raising a weed. Let's see what else exciting is happening. I think I am tapped out. It is a slower month than I thought. St. Patrick's day is coming up. Anyone have any exciting plans? Green Beer, or corned beef and cabbage?

Speaking of cabbage. I have decided this year to start a garden. I bought, pumpkin, tomato, romaine lettuce, carrots, onions, jalapeno, cherry tomato, cilantro, parsley, basil, thyme, sweet pea, and scallion seeds. I am thinking I still need watermelon, and zucchini. Since I have not started to plant yet, they can obviously hold off. Brian even said he would make me a planter box this season. I think it is the only way to garden when you are renting. I love fresh vegetables in the summer. Hopefully this will save us some moola, and give us yummy veggies. It cost me almost 30 bucks so far, so I am keeping my fingers crossed that the investment is less than the return.

Let's see some weekend pictures compliments of INSTAGRAM.

Adventures with Averie...

           This is what happens when Daddy, and Anessa go away for the weekend. Averie goes CRAZY!

A Jumble of Stuff!

If someone were to come up to me let's say one month ago, and asked me how this year was going. I would have responded with, "Ugh I don't want to talk about it." However if someone were to ask me that same question now. I would respond with, "Man so far so good." This response is in part to a few things.

Let's begin...My Husbands job is very unreliable (stress inducer), in a reliable kind of way, and currently things are moving pretty consistently. (If you know me you understand this a little better) My stepdaughter Anessa is doing really well this softball season. She is having a spectacular high school season, which in turn means less yelling in my house.

I am on the Board for the Softball Booster club, which is stressful, but at the same time gets me out of the house forcing me to be social. I need to be more social. That is with people outside of the work place, and my house. I am still working full time BLAH. Which I would love to change, but my job is great, so if I have to do it five days a week. I am glad I do what I do.

Averie is FANTASTIC. She is doing my social leg work for me. She is a member of My Gym (totally recommend this for all kids of all ages), she goes to music class, library time, aqua therapy, and has weekly visits with therapists at the house. She is two now, and running a muck. She pulls towels out of cabinets and ALL her clothes out of their drawers. I would have gone nuts, if you had told me that my kid would do this some day. Ironically, I love watching her, and don't mind picking them up three times a day either. She is the twinkle in my eye, and the soul to my heart.

What am I missing.....

 Brian and I will be celebrating our 3 year anniversary in May. I will be turning 30 in June. CRAP!!! 30. When did that happen. I guess that is what happens when you blink too much. I will try harder to restrain myself in the coming years. I have been sick a lot this year, and I think all the germs are slowly brainwashing me. I am really concerned about how I spend my time lately. Meaning, more time with family, less time arguing. More time enjoying the people around me, less time arguing. Do you see where this is going? I know that every marriage has their ups and downs, but this year I wanted things to be different. That is why I would have responded with, " Ugh I don't want to talk about it." at the beginning of the year. Like I said, things are starting to look brighter, and I am starting to feel a little higher. I am more organized, finally! I am in a better place, (at the moment) Fingers crossed this extends to the end of the year.

We have had lots of events so far. Sheldon Softball Club had their annual Tri-tip dinner. My Grandpa went. Thanks Grandpa. We had a pretty good time, even though we did not win anything in the raffle, there is no feeling like spending a wad of cash on raffle tickets and winning nothing. I know what you are all going to say it is for a good purpose. Screw that I wanted to win a prize!  I was pretty busy running around doing board member like things, but I managed to get some Grandpa/Family time in. The food was fantastic!

I got my Hair done! This took forever. Casey at Luxi Spa did a great job. 

Jeremy's band the Destroyer played at the Ace of Spades in February. I hear they did a great job. I was not able to go, but I checked out the set on Facebook the day after. They have their own Facebook page if ylu want to check it out. I have to warn you, it is SCREAMO music. Travel ball for Anessa has slowed some, so there is not much to report on that front. High school is in full swing. Which is exciting and she is doing well as I said before. I love watching her play. Junior Prom is this month, so get ready for some pictures of that soon. Averie, Anessa, and I are going to the Picture People tomorrow to get Averie's 2 year old photos taken, and some shots of Anessa and Averie for Father's day for Brian. Oh no, hopefully he doesn't read this.Things seem to be moving along quite swimmingly. A few minor bumps, but nothing life altering.

Well I am a lazy slub, so I made a little collage to sum up the last couple of months that I have been away from blogging. I still enjoy blogging, and still want to do it. I just need to make the time. Like I said things are starting to iron out a bit, so I should be able. Enjoy.

Averie on a walk, Getting on the road for the Sheldon Game, Spud Shack in Old Sacramento, Tulips I didn't know we had blooming, Averie cheesin' and El Meson on V-Day, My V-day present from Brian (Starbucks!), The Varsity Sheldon Softball Team, and the Boo Boo. Nothing but smiles that kid!

Mom on her 50th B-day at the Spa, Going in for my Facial, My Fav Cookbooks, Cork Project, Anessa in her Junior Prom Dress, Averie at the Softball Game. Sportin' Gear!