My Thought for the day

If you decide to make any New Year's resolutions it is better to keep them to yourself. That way if you fail only you will know!!!!

This is my kind of fish!!!

TGIF

I had acupuncture on my achilles yesterday morning so it feels great today. The needles for my achilles injury are inserted across the bottom part of the palm of my hand...weird huh?

Mom got in last night so the kids are excited to see her later when we all go to Shana's.

PMS Blows!!!!

I think I'll listen to Metallica...it fits my mood right now.

80's TV Trivia Thursday

On the show One Day at a Time, what were the names of the daughters?

On Laverne & Shirley, what was Laverne's favorite drink?

Who was Alex P. Keaton's Idol on the show Family Ties?

When you heard the words , "Hey You Guys", what show was about to begin?

On All in the Family, what did Archie Bunker call his son in law Mike?

What was the name of the bar that always played practical jokes on the gang at "Cheers"

Where we are going Monday to look for the vampires

http://stephaniemeyer.com for all that love Edward

The anticipation is over!!

We celebrated four Christmas's, the kids are happy, everyone had fun & enjoyed the family so Mike and I are now pooped. Today I took down all the decorations and our house looks normal again. We had our decorations up for a long time and it was time to get things back business as usual. I will be working a short week this week and Grandma is coming so Rachel is sooo excited. Looking forward to our anniversary trip next week.





Our newest family addition..sweet Olivia with Grandma Charlene





Dad and his elves





I think I love my gifts




Aunt Michele having a few laughs and Anglea who just got engaged to cousin Andrew an hour before I took this picture

Do you remember Doug & Wendy Whiner

Well this couple reminds me of some of my Precor reps.

Current TV Trivia

What Food Network star uses the phrases yummo, sammies and EVOO?

Where did the mouthy right winged View host Elisabeth Hasselbeck first become noticed?

Which Desperate Housewive faked a pregnancy?

What was Noah Wilie's character's name on ER? (first and last)

What TV drama has a smartass , vicodin addicted doctor you love?

Lastly I just have a comment...Why at 7:00 tonight when I pulled up CNN , Jamie Lynn Spear's pregnancy was the top story...this is such crap and not newsworthy.

Christmas Program Night

Mrs. VanWinkle's class did a wonderful program and the kids did just great. Afterwards we all came back here as you can see the herd was waiting to be let in. Then Dean, Lindsey and Sierra polished off one of the Christmas baskets we received...I'm surprised they didn't puke

Health Tidbits for Tuesday

Cinnamon & Cayenne pepper are great for boosting metabolism

Put Flax seed oil in smoothies or on your salad, chicken etc...it has great health benefits

Cardio exercise will burn calories at that moment. With strength training you will continue to burn calories for 24 hours. You will start gaining lean muscle mass

Muscle weighs more than fat...do not use the scale

Drink the recommended daily amount of water as it will help flush the toxins out of your body.

Put 1/2 container of Epson Salt in the bathtub and sit in it for 30 minutes. When you get out you can see a ring around the tub...those are toxins

Buy a brush you only use for your skin-hard but not too hard. Before your shower brush your skin towards your heart and do this all over your body. This may sound weird but it feels really good.

Go ahead and do the hand movements...I know you want to!

Well this car is systematic, hydromatic, ultramaticWhy, it could be Greased Lightnin'!We'll get some overhead lifters and some four barrel quads, oh yeahKeep talkin', whoah keep talkin'!Fuel injection cut off and chrome plated rods, oh yeahI'll get her ready, I need to get her ready!With a four-speed on the floor, they'll be waitin' at the doorYou know that ain't shit when we'll be gettin' lots of titGreased Lightnin'(Chorus:)Go, Greased Lightnin'You're burnin' up the quarter mileGreased Lightnin', go Greased Lightnin'Go Greased Lightnin' You're coasting through the heat lap trailsGreased Lightnin', go Greased Lightnin'You are supremeThe chicks'll creamFor Greased Lightnin'Go go go go go go go go

Many Christmas's Ago..oh the time passes quickly

I"m tired and I've sneezed 10 times already this morning...I need a nap!!!

Currently listening to Madonna on my Ipod..I love her version of American Pie

Old Friends

Here is a picture of one of my oldest and dearest friends...and her beautiful children. Tanya, I miss you and am so happy to connect again.

Tuesday Christmas Trivia

What is the famous last line of the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life" (stated by George's youngest child)?

What SNL actor played in the 80's version of Scrooged?

What in the hell is the matter with Charlie Brown's mothers voice?

What was Rudolph's girlfriend's name?

In the movie Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, what did the little blonde boy want to be instead of an elf?

How many pounds of fudge and cookies can you pack on your ass in one holiday season?

The tree is up!!

A couple of weeks ago Mike and I went to Lowe's looking for a mantle but they were very expensive. So, we found a kit where you build the mantle yourself and Mike went to town. I helped stain it but he did the rest. Please click on the picture so you can take note of our favorite Christmas decoration!!!

Hidey Ho Folks. It's Mr. Hankey the Christmas Poo and sits next to the TV-we love him. And of course the DeMarco family has their stockings hung by the chimney with care...We have Luisa, Raquel and of course Phillipe and Rosella DeMarco-the incredibly hot latin lovers.

Projects

Why do men always get mad at women when they are working on projects? Does your husband cuss when he can't fix the sink or PROPERLY UNTANGLE THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!!!!

I get so sad when he melts in the greenhouse

What's going on around our house.

Man this year has flown by and Christmas is just around the corner. Rachel has a birthday party on Saturday and Lindsey has an overnight party on Saturday. Friday Mike and I are going to my company Christmas party. Saturday night Mike and I are going to hear his friend speak and then maybe a hour out for coffee or a walk along the water front with no children. We like to walk along the waterfront in Everett and especially Seattle. At Christmas time they put lights on the ferries so it looks cool to see them going back and forth to the Olympic Penisula area. Sunday we will get our tree and decorate. Wishing mom and Uncle Ryan would be with us on Christmas as we miss them so much. Shana is having a cookie exchange on Sunday the 16th and then she will be coming over to our house the next weekend to exchange gifts for the kids and make my mom's famous Gingerbread men(anatomically correct of course). Rachel's class goes this Friday morning to see the Nutcracker as they do a one hour version for the kiddo's. We are doing a white elephant gift party with the neighbors on Christmas Eve so I have to find some really sick stuff around my house...probably won't be a problem.

Busy Busy all the time.

Precor EFX

This is where me and my Ipod spend 5 days a week together. Also, two days on the floor lifting with Jacob.

Change in Diagnosis

Ryan is home and I talked with him last night. He seems in good spirits but is worried about his school work. Doctors found a virus and say now that it is viral meningitis and not bacterial which is better. He has to go back for a follow up next week since they had still run a few more tests.