Guess I Should Update

4th of July was fun. We cooked some ribeye steaks on the bbq and had fresh green beans and potatoes...delish.
Yesterday I spent the day cleaning and getting ready for my sisters visit. She will be staying with us for about 2 weeks, if not longer. It will be fun, I have a very busy schedule this month and she is in for a treat since last time she was here we didn't really do anything.
Today I worked out. First time I worked out in, I don't know, like 2 years. And I mean I worked out, not a little 2 mile stroll through the park. Now I am tired but ready to take on the day. I really am out of shape so I was out of breath and tired 2 minutes into it but I stuck it out...it will only get easier.
Right now I am enjoying a cup of coffee and the peace and quiet thinking about breakfast and going shopping once Allison wakes up.



Allison will be one in 10 days, I am really surprised at how fast they grow up...it goes by quick. I remember the day we brought her home and the way our lives changed for the better. It has been quite the adventure.
Oh, and is there such a thing as the terrible 1's because I think she is it. She screams all the time, at everything and at anytime, driving around, in the store, in the house, in my ear...then we bring her outside where she can scream all she wants and she is as qiuet as a mouse...go figure. Does anyone have any idea how to make her stop screaming??? I am at a loss. PLEASE HELP!!! ANY IDEAS AT ALL!!!

I hope all of you have a wonderful day!!

First of the Season...Yummy

Allison had her first taste of corn on the cob last night. She thought it was so good I had to give her more tonight. I love summer produce.

mmmmm...buttery goodness


this stuff is really good


look daddy corn


Hope all of you had a wonderful day!

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Play Date

Today was so busy for Allison. She met a few new kids today and she had a blast playing with them. She went swimming, played in the hose, ran around naked after she decided to take off her diaper and try to put it over her head, she climbed up some stairs (which I tried stopping but to no avail, she did it anyway, now I can look forward to her climbing up the shelves). We also stopped by the farmers market and picked up a ton of fruits & veggies. I bought some cantelope, yellow watermelon, zuchinni, string beans and the first of the corn - I am eating that tonight - can't wait.
We are planning on another play date in a couple of weeks and we might stop over there in the coming week if time allows, I have my sister coming to visit and I want to spend some time with her and I still have to get everything ready for Allison's birthday.
Since Allison had such a great time with the kids, I am thinking about looking for a play group or something that we can go to or host so she can have a little fun with children her own age. Well, I am off to look.

Someone had a little too much fun today


Hope all of you had a wonderful day!!!

Weekend In Pictures

Scott finally had 2 days off this weekend so we played and got alot of housey things done. I finally got straw for my garden and just got finished spreading it around, I started at 10 mins to 7. Early morning stuff since it will be 105 today. Alot of self feeding went on this weekend also, Allsion had alot of fun trying to use a spoon and ended up just using her hands and semaring food all over her face


She also discovered a fun loving companion, little baby in the mirror, she has seen her before but she never really understood how great mirror baby was until this weekend.(sorry it's so dark) .


Then it was bathtime. I was a little tired after a hard day of goofing off so I didn't do the dishes, just rinsed them & put them in the sink, but she found them and wanted to wash them for me. What a great helper.





On Sunday we play Rock Band 2. Really fun, like always Allison wanted to sing. But then she discovered the guitars and thought that might look fun, too. We have such a gifted child, full of talent. The next American Idol. What do you think?



After all that playing we had dinner where she rubbed sausage in her hair, must be some new fashion thing, and then Allison and Daddy fought for the camera spotlight.

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I definetly love weekends like this. Hope all of you had a great weekend and enjoy the wonderful day.

The Week is Flying By...

Gosh, it's already Thursday, can't believe it. Nothing exciting is happening today, just the usual stuff, groceries, laundry, clean house. Later today we will play in the sprinklers and water the garden. I picked my first roma tomato yesterday and I have been eating the cherry tomatoes pretty much everyday, they are so delicious. Can't wait for the beefsteak.
Everything is planned for Allisons birthday so I am prepared for that, just need to finish the banner and get the napkins and tablecloths still. We have kept it small just immediate family and great grandpa. It will be fun.
Now pictures for your enjoyment.

Keep on Truckin'

I skipped breakfast this morning and it was a very bad idea. I am starving and want to eat everything in sight but, I have to keep on truckin' along and not dwell on the fact that I am STARVING.
So while I am waiting for lunch time to roll around here are a few things I am doing to keep me occupied to stay on track and not binge.
*I am cooking two days worth of food for me so I won't be caught off gaurd again.(I haven't even nibbled on any of the food, if you can believe it)
*I keep running back into the room and looking at my skinny clothes
*check on Allison every 5 minutes to see if she is awake yet
*ordered her birthday invitations
*played online
*got out my air popper for popcorn later this afternoon...yummy
*got chicken in the crockpot for tonight
*watered the garden
*read a past issue of Weight Watchers Magazine, I find these are very helpful for motivation & recipes. I also like the fact that they have weight loss stories from real people, it really helps me to focus on the goals I have set for myself.
Keeping busy is great cause I get lots done...Miss Munchkin just woke up so I got to make this short.
I have been busy working on her birthday stuff. I have decided to make the cupcakes myself, so we are going to Michael's tomorrow for the supplies and to pick up the glitter and marabou for the banner. As I have said before, I ordered the invitations and as soon as I get them they are going out in the mail. Then all I have to do is make the grocery list, get the rest of the decorations and finish the banner, cupcake stand and clean the back yard.
Have a wonderful day!!!

Monday...Motivation

Well this weekend was nice. Father's Day was good except Allison screamed most of the day and it really annoys Scott, but we picked up lunch at Costco and came home and relaxed. It was fun, at least I thought so.
On Friday I started back on point (Weight Watchers) and made some soup. The soup turned out bland, I cooked it in the crockpot and it made the whole house stink like cabbage and my hair smelled like onions, so I won't do that again. But the soup is really good when I take the time and cook it on the stove and it only takes like, 20 minutes to make, so next time. Anyway, it has been going really well. I have written out my exercise plan for the week, nothing difficult, just walking 2 miles 3 days a week and lifting weights 2 days to start. After my walk this morning I felt so refreshed and energized, I really needed it. I have been on point all weekend (except Father's Day) but I wrote it all down and accounted for all the tasty food. I am determined to lose the last 18 pounds and nothing is going to stop me this time. I even hung up a pair of jeans and a shirt, that I wore pre Allison, in a place where I see it everyday when I wake up and I will wear again.
I am taking time out from my second baby ideas and focusing on me and the wonderful family I have right now. Allison is just turning one and I want to get into shape and stay that way for a while before I jump into another kidlet this soon. I thought alot about this and if it ends up happening then it happens but if not I will not be disappointed.
I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend!

Now I leave you with a picture of Allison taken with our new camera.

And here is one of us, hehehe!