Adam and Krisi (Mom and Dad to R Kids)

{Project Life} Week 2

2012-01-27T11:27:00.000-08:00

Forgot to post these here on the family blog, I posted them over on my designing blog.

WooHoo. I have my second week completed. Lots of pictures that I wanted to include this week and not as much journaling.

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As I am working on this I am realizing little things and I am figuring out that I really want to catch some of the little things too. Something to work on this coming week when taking pictures.

{Project Life} Week 3

2012-01-26T23:24:00.001-08:00

We had a busy week this week, with lots of picture taking. Although I still missed a day of taking a picture – Tuesday at the baby shower. I sent an e-mail out to someone who got a group shot to see if she could e-mail it to me. I will stick it in there if she does. If not I will just modify that space.

I was listening to The Digi Show and they were talking about projects and releasing some of the burdens that many place on them doing “projects”. This is the first time I have gotten this far on a project. I wanted to do P52 last year and I couldn’t even decide when the week went (Sunday to Saturday or Saturday to Friday – since the first was a Saturday last year). So I am doing great this year!

I must say I am loving this method of scrapping as I feel like our LIFE is actually being scrapped, it is great.

Here are my two pages – for week 3.

I used supplies from Chelle’s Creations – What a Hoot and Gina Miller’s Journaling Cards. Images are linked to my gallery at Scrap Orchard. I did do a little modification to the colors of the word art so it matched the other colors better – I loosely used this tutorial here. The day of the week labels I made myself – I will try to package them up for you for next week – for anyone who would like them.

You can follow my Project Life pages on Pinterest also.

And for our family blog – the journaling:

Both Saturday and Sunday night the girls wanted to sleep in the playroom. Since Monday was a holiday we let them. Sunday they slept like it was a bunk bed using the really short table that the doll house used to sit on. Sunday morning we made spam and eggs (the spam was to use something from the pantry rather than get something else from the store (we are out of bacon right now). I was craving Fruit Loop Krispies, they ended up not being as good as I hoped for - Adam took them to work Monday for the guys there to finish them off. While the photo of my apple cider was taken on Monday it could have been ANY day. There are not many days that go by that I don’t drink a HOT cup of cider. Monday morning we went to the gym and then after got the haircutting place to fix Rachel’s hair, now I know to ask for it to be undercut. In the afternoon I took Addison, Abby, Rebecca & Rachel to Pump It Up - they were worn out when we got home, which was perfect as dinner was ready in the crockpot and they went to sleep early. Adam and I arranged for a sitter and we went to see A Joyful Noise (good movie).

Tuesday I did math lab in Rebecca’s class and then I picked Rachel up early from school. We went to Angela’s house for a baby shower for Jean. Rachel was a super big helper and it was great to visit outside of work with friends. Adam went to his birthday meeting and got a 7 month chip. Wednesday was the day I was finally able to do a 180 with my eating habits. It has been a ROUGH 2-3 months, and even when I tried to change it just wasn’t happening. But I am working hard to get back into a routine at the gym - even if I can’t do anything more than a 2.5mph walk on the treadmill and a little bit of training with the trainer, more than that just makes my lower abdomen hurt. With going to the gym regularly - I do a better job on my eating habits. Family Home Evening ended up happening on Wednesday this week - Rebecca took us on a trip around the world. In 2nd grade during December they traveled to find out more about the customs they have related to the holiday season. She did a great job telling us about the traditions, and remembering little details and facts.

Thursday was a busy day for us. Kayla had her first grooming - I hate it, I cried - she looks like a poodle, not a goldendoodle. She would not sit still for me to get a good picture of her. It started raining today and is suppose to rain until Monday, what a day to get her all pretty and groomed up! Rachel was adament about getting a nap - she started asking yesterday if she could please lay down and nap after school! She did get a very short one. Rebecca had dance afterschool and I had a doctors appointment, to talk about my recovery and follow up from surgery. We saw Mawmaw, Pawpaw, Nana, and Uncle Chad there. Once we got home the girls wanted to play Just Dance 2 - I do a decent job “dancing” with my arms! Thursday nights are girls nights and we played dominos before they went to bed. Friday Rachel worked on sorting her letter cards during the day and then as soon as Adam got home from work we went to the Stoneridge mall. Adam wanted to go to the Oakley store to try on M-Frame glasses - he ended up buying them. The Apple store actually had the black iPhone 4S in stock so I got a new phone - I love Siri! Rachel decided it was time to get her ears pierced - she was so brave and such a big girl. She is definitely proud - telling anyone that will listen. Saturday we went to the gym, went out for chinese at a new restaurant and then went to Grandma’s in the afternoon. We made Nachos for dinner - something we would have gone out for if it wasn’t for the pantry challenge.

{Project Life} Week 1

2012-01-15T12:43:00.000-08:00

{Project Life} Cover

2012-01-15T00:42:00.001-08:00

Well since I never got our Christmas card out this year. I printed it and did the letter – I will send it out… I will I will I will (hopefully this week!!). Anyway you can see the family picture here since it is the cover of our Project Life album this year.

2012 Family Goals

2012-01-12T10:24:00.001-08:00

Here is the simple list of FAMILY goals. We made this list at our first FHE of the year.

*Family Home Evening weekly {the kids are definitely holding us accountable to this}

*Helping Others – at least once a week

*Family activity/exercise {getting moving as a family}

*Prayer/Scripture Study/Magazine Reading frequently {we didn’t specify how often but we do prayer daily already, but lack in the Scripture Study or Magazine Reading so that is what we really need to work on}

*Work together as a team

*make Smart Choices

There you have it our FAMILY goals for 2012.

My own goals obviously include these but I tend to spell them out a little more {not that it helps me accomplish them!}.

A look back at 2011 GOALS

2012-01-09T09:06:00.000-08:00

Here they are in text format. I highlighted what we/I accomplished – not as much as I would have liked to!

* Use a quiet voice (less yelling) – worked really hard at this but not sure I can say I accomplished it
* Create good habits – for the first 5 months I did this and then I got some bad habits back
* Scrap two layouts a week (one current and one older) – not even close
* Take pictures that matter – I tried to pay more attention but really didn’t take as many photos this past year as I usually do
* Work on manual inside photos – I did but it needs more work
* Visit mimi two times a month and come with questions - visited about 6 times this year but didn’t go with questions
* Visit with Mom monthly (saw her monthly does that count?)
* Read lesson(s) before class – Sorry teachers
* Read scriptures at least four times a week – Gotta work on this
* Run/jog a 5k – Almost signed up in December but was not prepared for it and was only going to try it because it was on my goals list. I will get one scheduled for spring though.
* Read ARP book & work on steps – Not really done.
* Update blog & smugmug monthly with photos – I have been a huge slacker
* Work on 2012 calendar monthly – Nope… but I got them all done in a few days and still got them to people on time.
* Complete LYM challenges – for the first couple months only
* Work on balance – I did work on it but it still needs tweeking.
* Declutter our home (did most of the house the last week of the year!)
* Think prior to speaking – still need to work on this.
* Limit eating out to once a week (we were successful on average with this – some weeks none and others twice)
* Plan menus weekly (85% of the time)
* Build up savings (we did but then we bought the trailer and a camping timeshare so we spent some of it)
* Try a new recipe two times a month – probably did one a month
* Temple at least two times this year - we went at least once (how bad is that I can’t even remember)
* Daily family prayer (we did this probably 350 days this year)
* Husband & wife prayer (95% of the nights that we were both home this happened)
* Take a trip with just the two of us (Salt Lake City)
* Cook one Thrive meal each week (We used THRIVE a few times a week not sure that we did one full THRIVE meal each week though.)
* Pay half of the new Mini Cooper off (We did pay extra but not 1/2)
* Date nights once a month (umm.. maybe 6 times this year – gotta work on this)
* Be active - including family activities
*Two new design items each month for ScrapMatters I would say I did this for the most part. The end of October I started a guest spot at Scrap Orchard which turned into a new store for me so… working on getting all my old products in the store there.
* Convert old templates to include SVG files (Doing this as I add items into Scrap Orchard)
* Guest at three stores (guested in one store and ended up moving there)
* Two Shelf Reliance parties each month (some months 3 others 1 but probably didn’t average out to two a month)
* Two new Q’s each party (need to schedule more parties)
* Build my team by six consultants by end of year
* Build own food storage with Thrive
* Attend one all day conference related to neuro or cardio This was at work but I did go to a neuro class.

Our 2012 goals will be posted soon (it will look awfully similar to this set!)

Smart Choices

2012-01-08T08:52:00.000-08:00

The family word for the year is:

{BTW yes I know that is two words… but it works for us!}

So… what does that mean? Make a smart choice – tv vs. scriptures; junk food vs. healthy food; go out to eat vs. eat at home; …. make the smart choice when you need to choose. That is all.

It is clickable to get the full 5x7 size if you want to send it to the photo lab or print yourself a copy at home.

Looking Back: 2011 Word of the Year

2012-01-07T08:23:00.000-08:00

If you remember I posted this layout last year – with my word for the year – HABIT. I did create some good habits during the year that I thought had stuck and then SUMMER came… and those habits left.

We have a new word this year… something the whole family will be focusing on.

Kayla–more recently

2011-12-14T11:44:00.000-08:00

12/1

We were finally able to teach her to go DOWN the stairs. Then once we did I wish she didn’t know how! Now she can go down so if she leaves our sight for a second we have no idea where she went… could be anywhere!

She is pretty much potty trained (although we don’t let her leave our sight still). We know her routine – pee and poop are necessary first thing in the morning and then she goes again in the evening (poop that is). Pee is a little more sporatic. She has peed in her crate a few times – which surprises me but I suppose they are from us leaving her to long – although sometimes that is not the case (an hour one time).

12/9

The girls LOVE her (did you think anything less?). I am teaching Kayla to wake them up in the morning with kisses – they love it. We can’t wait for her to get all her shots so that she can go and do more with us. We are planning our next vacation… to a pet friendly resort.

Kayla

2011-12-12T12:11:00.000-08:00

We got our puppy… over a month ago now.

A few pictures of her…

11/9

Looking back at these she looks so small, not that she is HUGE now but she is bigger!

It took her about 2 weeks to have her figure out going up the stairs – and then she would not go if you were 1/2 way up the stairs she wanted to race up to the landing without stopping.

She has loved doggy toys from day one. She also likes socks, shoes, underware, shirts, sheets, towels, … well anything left down in her reach.

11/12

She has loved traveling in the car – this is how she was traveling (it is a file folder crate), but she is to big to hang out in it now and we got a crate for the back of the SUV that she can be in when we go places with her now.

11/16 (she needed a box to keep her in one part of the blocked off crate – she now has no box and we need to move the blocked off part back!)

She has adapted to the crate. There are still times where she does NOT want to be in there but others where she freely goes in to lay down (that is when dad is not around and he invites her to sit on the recliner with him). He spoils her.

Mark this day in history

2011-12-11T21:59:00.001-08:00

I have been a Microsoft Outlook user for 15+ years, even when my computer did not come with it I would need to purchase the Office suite so I would keep outlook. My outlook file is HUGE (like 10+GB) but today I have officially moved to Google Mail, Google Calendar and Google Contacts. I haven’t been using my task list in Outlook since we went to the iPhone but google does have a task list so I might start to use it (we will see).

PS I know you want to know more than this silly tid bit about me … it is coming I promise!

Black Friday Weekend Sale!!

2011-11-26T14:06:00.001-08:00

Here is a look at the sale prices (seriously they are AMAZING). You can order directly on OUR website (http://adamandkrisi.shelfreliance.com) until the 28th and get these prices or give us a call 925 - 382 - 3853 or you can e-mail adamandkrisi at gmail dot com

We also have consultant kits on sale for 20% off if you are wanting to join the business opportunity.

AgaIN - you do need to go to this website though: http://adamandkrisi.shelfreliance.com

Rebecca's Birthday Party!

2011-10-26T18:03:00.000-07:00

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we are expecting…

2011-10-10T11:19:00.000-07:00

a puppy, set to arrive in our home on November 8th. She was born September 12th. We have already picked out her name – Kayla. The whole family could not be more excited. She is a Mini Multi Gen Australian Goldendoodle and is from Cutiedoodles – she has siblings still available if you are looking for a great dog!

Here is a little sneak peek of her – we have not gotten to see her in person yet {hopefully this week} but isn’t she cute!

Menu Plan Monday

2011-10-10T00:03:00.001-07:00

I create a menu plan each Sunday for the week but rarely does it get posted onto the blog. But I am off work tonight and feel inspired to post it.

I don’t usually plan on Breakfast & Lunch but since the girls are on break and we need the structure I went ahead and planned.

Sunday – moms and then Cheese quesadillas while playing games

MONDAY

Breakfast – bagel with cream cheese and cantaloupe/mango/apples
Lunch – lunchable with carrots & apples
Dinner - Tortalini

TUESDAY

Breakfast – greek yogurt parfait
Lunch - rice cakes with pb (on the road) with apple slices
Dinner - chicken & steak and zucchini, onion - benihana sauce {you can go there and just buy the sauce}

WEDNESDAY

Breakfast - oatmeal
Lunch - corn dog with broccoli
Dinner - Shrimp and chicken & veggies

THURSDAY

Breakfast - waffles/pancakes I might change up the recipe and use some other grains – like Quinoa and Spelt {both from Shelf Reliance} (making a BUNCH for the freezer)
Lunch - soup (homemade) – probably chicken taco
Dinner - biscuits and gravy (going to try to make a new recipe using all THRIVE ingredients)

FRIDAY

Breakfast – oatmeal or quinoa porridge (for me)
Lunch - sweet & sour meatballs
Dinner – Freezer/Leftovers

SATURDAY

Breakfast - granola bars
Lunch – sandwiches
Dinner – Out?

I will have my protein shake – made with JayRobb Protein powder for breakfast each morning, then lunch will either be what is on the menu or chili from the freezer or chicken basil meatballs {also in the freezer – that I got from Costco}

Like to see what people are eating? Check out orgjunkie.com

Oh where oh where has the family gone?

2011-10-09T23:29:00.001-07:00

I can not believe that I have not posted here on the blog since June! Ack. We have done SO SO much stuff.

Birthday parties, Las Vegas, Little Gym Camp, Sports Camp, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, new rooms for the girls, playdates, roller skating, Tent camping (x2), California State Fair, Apple Hill, back to school for Rebecca, first day of preschool at Growing Gardens, Beach, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland for Mickey’s Halloween Party, bought a travel trailer, trailer camped (x2)…. and so many more “little” things!

Sorry the pictures are on the external drive – which is still safely tucked away in the safe from our recent trip away! You can always go and view ALL the photos from this summer {well up til August} on our smugmug site.

Vbs

2011-06-26T08:17:00.001-07:00

The girls went to Vacation Bible School this past week. It was a good experience for all of us.

Rebecca was very in tune to how things are different and similar at their church.

Their favorite parts:
Rebecca- arts & crafts
Rachel - making a socks craft

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Tilden park - birthday party

2011-06-26T00:56:00.001-07:00

We had a great day- At Tilden park. Got lost on the way there but - we got to see most of the park as a result.

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Benihana birthday dinner

2011-06-14T19:35:00.001-07:00

Krisi is turning 33 years old in two more days!

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Rachel is getting the hang of chop sticks (with rubber bands)

Great vegetables!

With meat!

Volcano with an onion!

Great family outing!

I thought it was June

2011-06-08T00:58:00.001-07:00

I still am needing my electric blanket to warm up my bed in order to go to sleep! June should mean I have the windows open and the whole house fan on - but then I might be saying it is to hot - so not really complaining!

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Fair fun

2011-06-05T12:53:00.001-07:00

At the fair and having fun

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Wow {exercising} moments

2011-05-25T00:45:00.001-07:00

I pushed myself at the gym on Friday and again on Monday!!

For not wanting to go on Friday - I did awesome.

I did 30 min of turbo kick boxing.... I am so uncoordinated - and was way off with each move but i kept going until 30 minutes into the class she says ok now lets pick up the pace!!! Ummm - what I heard was Krisi - exit the classroom in the back!

But I went out to the treadmill. I need to work on training for a 5k, the year is almost 1/2 over. I did a mile - in 16:12. Not impressive to some but it was Jr high (or earlier) that I did a mile that fast.

Jump ahead to Monday where I did my warm up and then strength training. Adam challenged me to do the mile in less that 15 minutes - challenge on. Then Charice was there and I talked her into jogging with me - see who could do it faster. Well I did a mile in 13:45!!!!! I didn't get a picture - I was bummed! I was wiped out after!

So some WOW moments I have had related to exercising....

My heart rate returns to high resting - much quicker.

Lift leg to stretch quads- so much easier now!

Jumping jacks - did a bunch in the kick boxing class!

Jump rope - well not for real but the same motion!

Ran at 6.0mph for a sprint to finish my mile on Friday and did it a few times in my mile on Monday.

Ran at 5.0 and 5.2 for a minute stretch at a time. Before the fastest I ran was 4.5mph

Today (Tuesday). I didn't feel like running at all but I did do my 30 of cardio and 30 of strength training.

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Summers here

2011-05-20T18:38:00.001-07:00

I love strawberries from the side of the road!

And Rachel with her sunglasses

And we have already had watermelon too!

Now we just need these tomatoes ....

to be ready to eat with this basil...

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Spirit week - rock star day

2011-05-20T14:01:00.001-07:00

Her hair was teased a little higher - but hey this is as good as rocker gets at our house!

An yep we were running late again!

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Spirit week - favorite character

2011-05-19T14:07:00.001-07:00

Rebecca's favorite character {today} was Minnie mouse.

I made up that hairbow real quick fir her this morning.

We were running really late so this is the only picture we got!

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Spirit week: fake injury day

2011-05-18T08:41:00.001-07:00

Good thing I can think quick. We got to the school this morning and forgot her fake injury - we did have a small blanket in the van though. Have blanket, got sling?

Rachel was sad she didn't have a sling so I made one from a towel that was also in the van.

Maybe I should clean out the van!

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Spirit day: crazy hair and socks

2011-05-18T08:39:00.001-07:00

Tuesday was....

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Twin Day

2011-05-16T08:28:00.001-07:00

Today is twin day of spirit week.

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Scrapping: Easter Photo Shoot

2011-05-11T21:26:00.000-07:00

Linked to gallery for credits

Scrapping: 6 Months

2011-05-11T07:29:00.000-07:00

We are at 7 months today but here is a layout I did for 6 Months…

Scrapping: Easter 2005

2011-05-10T08:32:00.000-07:00

Package contents

2011-05-09T01:21:00.001-07:00

I keep forgetting to post this. Mommom sent a box of goodies for the girls for Easter.

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Scrapping: Journey to a new Me

2011-05-09T00:31:00.000-07:00

Linked to my gallery.

Journaling (written as if I had done it that day):

My life changing surgery was yesterday. Today is the
first day on a journey that has no end which leads to a
“new” me. While I will always be the same on the inside - the
outside will be changing. Last night at the hospital was rough, I
was in pain most of the night. The only thing that made me feel
better was walking so, I walked around the unit for most of it,
the nurses probably thought I was crazy. I knew the pain would be
in my shoulder, just like after my gallbladder surgery a few years
ago. When Dr. Chin asked if I was ready to go home I said I
couldn’t be more ready - so around 1pm I was already headed
home. These pictures were taken tonight, they are blurry but
reflective - I think I don’t realize how much this surgery is going
to change things for me and my family.

Momom at Disneyland

2011-04-28T20:45:00.001-07:00

We got momom out of her comfort zone. She was awesome. Can't wait for Vegas this summer.

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Cavity filled

2011-04-28T07:06:00.001-07:00

Rebecca got her cavity filled yesterday. Thankfully they had an afternoon appointment. Last time they said they only did morning appointments.

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Easter breakfast

2011-04-24T19:16:00.001-07:00

Both Adam and I contributed to breakfast this morning.

We got bacon on sale at Safeway - still time to get it - check out Www.thefrugalfind.com. And we had fresh eggs from my mom. Plus fresh strawberries - also on sale at Safeway and then some sliced up oranges.

I only ate the end (soft) pieces of the bacon-plus some strawberries.

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Washing daddy's bike

2011-04-23T22:22:00.001-07:00

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12 year Anniversary NYC

2011-04-23T22:19:00.001-07:00

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Adam has posting power

2011-04-23T22:02:00.000-07:00

I added the mobile blog publisher to Adam's phone, he has been busy at work posting pictures. I am so excited to have him helping keep family informed!

Playground fun

2011-04-23T21:16:00.001-07:00

An afternoon at the park with the girls. Early April.

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Rabbit hunt

2011-04-23T20:49:00.001-07:00

One afternoon when Krisi was at work the girls and I went out to Uncle Carl's house and got ourselves a rabbit - cooked it up and ate it.

WARNING: Vivid photos ahead.

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Cycle of a Butterfly

2011-04-23T20:43:00.001-07:00

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Cupcake by Rachel

2011-04-23T20:41:00.001-07:00

Rachel decorated a cupcake at the Ward Easter party!

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Primary Easter event

2011-04-23T09:59:00.001-07:00

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Animals at Six Flags

2011-04-22T18:24:00.001-07:00

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Fun @ 6 flags

2011-04-22T18:08:00.001-07:00

Rachel just kept saying the WHOLE ride. "This is so much fun."

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Good day with the family

2011-04-22T16:03:00.001-07:00

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Playing games

2011-04-22T16:01:00.001-07:00

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Petting zooo

2011-04-22T15:59:00.001-07:00

Petting Zoo

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Six Flags

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Butterfly girls

2011-04-22T14:25:00.001-07:00

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2 books

2011-04-21T12:17:00.001-07:00

The first two books Rachel has checked out at the library!

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Tooth time

2011-04-21T12:03:00.001-07:00

The girls went to the dentist on Tuesday.

Notice I make them wear the extra thyroid cover. They had to go find it.

Verdict - Rachel (no cavities). Rebecca (1 cavity - Grrrrr!)

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Errands...

2011-04-21T11:58:00.001-07:00

We went down to the city offices for our business license. Then stopped at the library (I don't think Rachel had ever been there). Guess that happens when we have our own collection of books and I fear that the book will get lost!

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Little bunny foo foo

2011-04-21T11:55:00.001-07:00

She had a fun egg hunt at school today.

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Another one bites the dust

2011-04-20T12:55:00.001-07:00

Rebecca lost yet another tooth, yesterday. Then Rachel lost it. She will be writing a note to the tooth fairy that it got lost.

Her new tooth is already half way in behind it. She is sure like me!

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Really????

2011-04-20T12:08:00.001-07:00

Rebecca is my older child and if she thinks it will make me mad - she does it. All my glitter, stamp bond, puffy powder, etc. All dumped. I had already started cleaning it up when I thought to take a couple pictures.

Yeah... That jewelry box is FULL!!!!

Plus it was all in the tool cases and in the seat too!

If anyone has any ideas I would love them - I really don't know what to do to make her understand that the craft room is off limits. There is a lock on the door - but I don't always remember to lock it.

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Phone posting

2011-04-20T11:40:00.001-07:00

I was talking to Mommom about posting to the blog from my phone - so I found an app that does it - hopefully that means a mire up to date blog!

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and now...

2011-04-11T00:47:00.000-07:00

This was taken last week (well now two weeks ago since I didn't realize this post never got posted).

I will have a couple different ones later this week - we always take pictures on the anniversary" day as well. Can't believe 6 months have passed already.

and just last year...

2011-04-10T07:45:00.000-07:00

Yikes... is all I have to say. I had seen these pictures before obviously but looking back now never realized how big I was.

June 2010

2016

6698

{in a year...}

2011-04-09T01:30:00.000-07:00

March 2010

March 2011

While he may not look like that different of a different man... he is.

Adam I am so proud of you.

Love you lots.

back then...

2011-04-08T08:46:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would share a few pictures from last January and prior of me. This seems so odd and these pictures are awful but... that is the process I went through to get where I am today so....

{fyi the numbers under the picture are just for my reference later if I need to find the picture again!}

Jan 2010

0200

Nov. 2009

8171

Nov. 2009

4213

Oct. 2009

6309

Menu Plan Monday

2011-04-04T00:34:00.001-07:00

How many of you like to see my menu posted? Leave me a comment and let me know!

Sunday - BBQ Chicken and Cornbread - crockpot style - using THRIVE

Monday - Leftovers

Tuesday - THRIVE Tacos {using a mix of ground beef and taco TVP and then Instant Black Beans}

Wednesday - LYM Chat so keeping it simple - Grilled Cheese for hubby to make for him and the kids and I will have some Chicken Salad using the Freeze-Dried Chicken from THRIVE -- perfect for making a small batch up for my tiny little pouch!

Thursday - Pasta Lasagna and garlic bread

Friday - Adam is on his own with the girls while I go away for the night

Saturday - THRIVE Pizza {Using the tomato powder, Freeze dried meats, Freeze dried veggies and FD Mozzarella Cheese} This is a family favorite - we love that we can all make our own pizza.

What are you having for dinner this week?

Linking up to OrgJunkie.com

3-Month, 2-Person Food Supply with Water Storage System - $973

2011-03-27T00:32:00.001-07:00

This deal was too good not to post on our family blog as well! It is also posted on our Shelf Reliance Consultant blog that you can find here - where you can sign up for our newsletter.

Shelf Reliance has put together this great package (which you may have seen advertised through Costco). Not only do we beat the Costco pricing by almost $400 dollars I can get you nearly $100 in free items and $150 in half priced items as well! Check out everything that comes in this Food & Water package.

3-Month, 2-Person Food Supply with Water Storage System - $973

The Shelf Reliance Complete 3-Month, 2-Person Food Supply with Water Storage System was designed to provide you with a package complete with a supply of both food and water. This package provides two people with over 2000 calories per person/day for up to 3 months. Contents for this package were based off of the USDA Food Pyramid to provide a well-balanced diet. With the wide selection this pack presents, you'll get a taste of the best foods THRIVE has to offer. Each can contains usage suggestions, recipes, and helpful information about re-hydration. This package also includes other useful tools to help you to become better prepared.

The Complete 3-Month, 2-Person Food Supply with Water Storage System comes complete with 96 #10 (gallon size) cans of grains, fruits, veggies, protein & beans, dairy and baking essentials and also includes a 55-gallon barrel water storage system. With over 4000 servings and many foods with a shelf life of up to 25 years, this package will give you variety, nutrition, and peace of mind.

To order or for questions call 925.382.3853 or e-mail adamandkrisi@gmail.com. You must order this package through us to get this great pricing - not available on-line.

4,251 total servings
Shipment arrives on a pallet
Simple re-hydration instructions and recipes included on each can
Foods are contained in 96 #10 (gallon size) cans
Over 2000 calories per person/day for up to three months

Grains/Starch
6 Hard White Winter Wheat (44 servings per can/170 calories per serving)
4 Potato Chunks (42 servings per can/80 calories per serving)
6 Elbow Macaroni (25 servings per can/210 calories per serving)
6 Six Grain Pancake Mix (46 servings per can/140 calories per serving)
3 Cornmeal (48 servings per can/150 calories per serving)
3 Quick Oats (24 servings per can/170 calories per serving)
6 Instant White Rice (48 servings per can/80 calories per serving)

Dairy/Cheese
6 Non-Fat Powdered Milk (43 servings per can/110 calories per serving)
4 Chocolate Drink Mix (48 servings per can/190 calories per serving)
2 Cheddar Blend (52 servings per can/140 calories per serving)

Fruits/Veggies
6 Sweet Corn – Freeze Dried (46 servings per can/35 calories per serving)
6 Green Peas – Freeze Dried (41 servings per can/50 calories per serving)
3 Broccoli – Freeze Dried (52 servings per can/10 calories per serving)
3 Raspberries – Freeze Dried (48 servings per can/20 calories per serving)
2 Strawberries – Freeze Dried (45 servings per can/20 calories per serving)
6 Apple Chips (47 servings per can/35 calories per serving)
3 Carrot Dices (49 servings per can/90 calories per serving)
3 Mixed Bell Pepper (42 servings per can/50 calories per serving)
3 Potato Beads (44 servings per can/20 calories per serving)

Meats/Beans
2 Bacon TVP (47 servings per can/80 calories per serving)
2 Beef TVP (45 servings per can/100 calories per serving)
2 Chicken TVP (45 servings per can/80 calories per serving)
2 Taco TVP (42 servings per can/130 calories per serving)
2 Pinto Beans (58 servings per can/60 calories per serving)
2 Black Beans (65 servings per can/70 calories per serving)
Kidney Beans (44 servings per can/90 calories per serving)
Whole Eggs (236 servings per can/35 calories per serving)

Discretionary Calories
THRIVE Orange Drink (88 servings per can/110 calories per serving)

Other Tools Included:
Deluxe Wheat Grinder

Sturdy and compact
Cone shaped burrs are self-aligning
Smooth, even milling
Creates 1/2 cup of fine flour per minute
Create grains at a fraction of the cost of store-bought
Stores easily in drawers, cupboards, and other small spaces
Adjustable texture settings
Stainless steel construction

The Shelf Reliance Water Storage System includes the following:

· 55 Gallon Water Container
· Barrel is made from high-density polyethylene (food grade/ BPA Free).
· Barrel comes in blue color to restrict light, which helps to control the growth of bacteria and algae.
· Barrel weight when full is approximately 480 lbs.
· Water Pump - (45" long, 3" wide) Hose (47" long, 1"wide)
· Sturdy Bung Wrench - doubles as a gas shutoff tool and provides access to storage barrels of all sizes.
· Water Treatment Solution - easy to follow instructions that allows water storage for up to 5 years.
· Detailed instructions of how to prepare your water storage.

Regularly $1370 but ON SUPER SALE until April 17^thfor ONLY $970 + $15.99 shipping in the USA!

PLUS get almost $100 in FREE items (you choose anything in the catalog) and $150 in half priced items (free & half priced items based on retail pricing)
After April 1st there will be sales tax added to your order as well. Those living in Utah and wanting to order there will be sales tax added now as well.

This deal is AMAZING... Don't delay - call us NOW to get yourself and your family prepared. If you have a family of four this will feed your family for about 6 weeks!
This special offer is only available directly through a consultant - simply call or e-mail me with the following information:

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Digi Scrapping

2011-03-18T10:44:00.000-07:00

Here is another page I did a couple weeks ago.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2011-03-17T20:03:00.001-07:00

I created these for my girls for St. Patrick's Day! They loved them and were so excited to get all those jelly beans!

I can create custom ones just for you... let me know what you want - only $1 each. The candy portion is about 7.5" long.

I used a new kit called Just My Luck from Jady Day Studio - available at ScrapMatters.

When I grow up I want to be ....

2011-03-16T14:13:00.001-07:00

a hairdresser!

I got some pictures at work last night.... they told the awful thing that I knew would happen again ...

Apparently Rachel asked her to cut it. I will say the length is really cute on her. When we got it cut a month or so ago I kicked myself for not cutting another inch or so off as she has the cutest face and neck for a shorter cut. So length wise I actually kind of like but you see those hairs sticking up - yep she cut a really short spot right in the front!!!

Rebecca cut hers to. You can see - she is not as happy about it as her sister is! Hers is all choppy and not nearly as straight. (that picture of the back of her is how the hair is).

Would I be to mean to make her earn the money to fix the haircut. Obviously she created what is left herself and those around will see that it wasn't something I took her to have done. She needs to learn the consequences - people staring at her wondering, and earning the money to get it fixed! Give me your thoughts.

Scrapped again

2011-03-15T12:42:00.000-07:00

Another layout I did - for a challenge at Log Your Memory.

Fun Designing Announcement!

2011-03-14T09:15:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to announce that I am featured over at The Daily Digi today! The Daily Digi is a collaboration site that each month puts together a collection of items from various designers and sells them. What does this mean? Extra advertising! So head over there and learn a little more about me, my designs and my contribution!

I also created this fun freebie (available for just a week) that you can get over on my design blog.

And for those interested... here are just a few other products that are in my shop, feel free to browse around.

Be sure to read through the post at The Daily Digi as there might just be a limited time coupon code for you to use on something you find!

Scrapping

2011-03-13T10:34:00.000-07:00

Here is a page that I did this past week...

linked to my gallery at ScrapMatters

Where have we been?

2011-03-12T23:51:00.001-08:00

Yikes... I feel like I have abandoned our blog!

When we went to the Shelf Reliance convention we set some goals for ourselves. Those goals are keeping us busy and have modified what our priorities are - blogging fell down lower on the list!

Here are a few pictures to keep everyone happy!

Happy Birthday Dr. Suess!

English Muffin Pizza made using THRIVE (tomato powder, freeze dried motzerella cheese, bell peppers, freeze dried onion, freeze dried sausage & freeze dried ground beef) It was so yummy and we all got the pizza toppings we wanted!

Monday Menu

2011-02-28T00:57:00.001-08:00

It has been quite some time since we posted our menus on the blog, I am going to see if I can start doing that again. We went to Utah last weekend (President's Day weekend) for a Shelf Reliance conference - it was SO much fun and we learned SO much. That conference has dramatically adjusted our cooking - it has been so easy! I love not having to remember to take something out of the freezer - just go to our "store" and grab it off the shelf.

So for this week we are having...

Sunday - Chicken Taco Soup (used all THRIVE) including their new Instant Beans (ready in 20 minutes and no sodium!) We also made a version of this soup with the taco TVP - Adam preferred this version, I liked the Freeze Dried Chicken version.

Monday - Leftovers (we made a few things last week that we still have some of - BBQ Chicken & Cornbread - all made in the crockpot; and Shepard's Pie - using the Freeze Dried Ground Beef)

Tuesday - Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup (an entree from THRIVE)

Wednesday - Beef Stroganoff (using THRIVE) This is from a recipe in their new cookbook!

Thursday - Enchilada Bake (ummm... you guessed it using THRIVE - it really is that good!) This is also in the new cookbook

Friday - Cooking demonstration at our place

Saturday - Cooking demonstration for breakfast - 10am & dinner - 6pm ... want to come? Just send me an e-mail!

Sunday - Leftovers

Snacks: THRIVE freeze dried fruit, THRIVE yogurt bits, apples, bananas, goldfish, cereal in a bag

Linked up to: orgjunkie.com

ummm... seriously?

2011-02-19T10:39:00.000-08:00

Rebecca is in FIRST grade. This was back in January but I still wanted to share, she went to school in the morning with something different on. She took this outfit with her and CHANGED in the bathroom! What am I going to be facing in 8-12 years if this is happening at 6???

Here is the outfit - I told you she had her own sense of style!

She has such a sad look on her face because I had started telling her how disappointed I was of her and she had already taken her shoes off and I made her put them back on for pictures. There is nothing wrong with the dress - I just don't feel dresses need to be worn at school. She likes to play on the bars and chase boys around those shoes are not the best for that!

Ski video 2

2011-02-18T06:33:00.000-08:00

Adam found the other video that I remembered so here that one is. It is a little longer video than the last one.

Tahoe pictures - part 2 {sledding}

2011-02-17T08:13:00.000-08:00

Since we were all dressed and ready we set out to find a place to go sledding. We found a PERFECT spot! It had a great area with softer snow to build and then a great hill for sledding.

After Rachel went down I went to... she walked right up where I was coming down and we had this little collision!

Thankfully no one was hurt to badly! I did have a headache for quite some time after though.

Later that afternoon Rebecca was back out in the "yard"

We went to Harrah's arcade that night. They have a big huge play area like McDonalds - $5 for an hour. That includes a few older video games as well as an air hockey machine. It was the best $10 we spent all weekend - well except when we spent $10 again the next night!

We went back to the same snow play area the next day - we just didn't bring the camera with us that time.

Seriously the best vacation we have had recently!

Tahoe pictures - part 1

2011-02-16T08:28:00.000-08:00

Here are some of the pictures from the other days that we were up at tahoe.

After we got to the hotel, it was time for a nap - we were pooped! Rebecca was trying to wake her up after 2 hours... she didn't want to wake up!

I shared a similar picture before ... but had to share another - just stunning sunset from standing at the door of the hotel room.

Rebecca loves to play and "clean" outside. She worked at getting the snow off the rock into the night - it was dark out but there was a street lamp nearby and the light from our hotel room.

The next day they played out there together.

And then we played some UNO... a game that the WHOLE family loves to play together.

The beach - without the snow there is sand - is right across from the hotel. The playground was fun for the kids. We were hoping that the slope was enough to sled on - it wasn't.

We did get this great picture of us on the beach though!

Since we were all dressed and ready we set out to find a place to go sledding.

Pictures of us sledding... tomorrow!

Ski video

2011-02-15T07:28:00.000-08:00

Here is a short video of me skiing... don't laugh to hard!

He loves me back!

2011-02-14T12:21:00.001-08:00

{not that I didn't know that already - see my post #6}

He sent me this back via e-mail but thought I would put it here on the blog for a permanent spot!

I will even throw in a picture of me!

This is awesome... I love you more then words can tell.

14 things I love about you are:

1. You give me attention, even when you don't feel like it

2. You keep the house motivated (Me,Becca, and Rachel)

3. You make little things to let me know how much you love me.

4. You spend time with the girls to do projects.

5. You make sure the girls learn something new each day.

6. You do the laundry (Which is an on going thing in our house)

7. You plan out the meals each week (even if I don't always stick to it)

8. You are very motivated at losing weight (and it shows)

9. You are great at designing.

10. You are great at capturing the growth of our family (scrap booking).

11. You let me have Daddy time.

12. You send me pictures of you and the girls (makes my day a better day)

13. You are a great mother and wife.

14. You are my eternal companion.

{sent to me from Adam}

14...

2011-02-14T07:04:00.000-08:00

Since today is February 14th I thought I would share 14 things I love about Adam, Rebecca & Rachel.

Adam....

Rubs my back when I am at the computer
Sends texts with pictures of the girls when I am at work
Randomly gives my feet a massage
Clears breakfast dishes even when he doesn't eat breakfast with us
Always complements me
Tells me how much he loves me
Let's me design and scrapbook
Makes breakfast on Sundays {sometimes cereal but most of the time bacon & eggs}
Works hard so I can be home 4 days a week with the family
Takes the girls to the gym in the afternoon even when I am at home so I can have a little Mommy time
Looks forward to our vacations as much or more than I do
Watches the girls when I am doing Shelf Reliance parties
Encourages us to gather our food storage {including using it}
He is my eternal companion

Rebecca...

{hair courtesy of Cheyenne}

Loves to give hugs
Wants to cuddle - 75% of the time anyway
Enjoys reading books
Is a math wiz {like me}
Her passion to do yard work
Tells both Adam and I how beautiful and handsome we are
Still wants us to walk her up to her classroom door and wait until school starts
Her smile
Her cute teeth - it is so fun to see the new smile emerge each day
Can be a GREAT helper {when she wants to be}
Is getting into a good habit of doing her homework right after school
She has a unique sense of fashion and wants to do her own thing
Her desire to study and read the scriptures
That she is looking forward to baptism... still another 20 months away but she doesn't care.

Rachel...

Encourages me to go to the gym {not that I am not still motivated but it is so much easier when she is wanting to go rather than resisting it}
Shops with me
Helps me see the little things in life
Learns new things daily
Changes the song on the iPhone when I am in the shower
Opens the shower door for me when I am done
Wants to sit on my lap
Has the cutest smile for pictures
She wants to learn her letters - especially with the app on the iPad :)
She knows that she shouldn't scratch at her exema {or chicken pox wounds from December}... she still does but it is so cute hearing her say she can't scratch at them
She loves to have some "chocolate milk" aka chocolate protein drink with me
Misses me when I leave for work, a meeting, or a mom's night out
Tries to do everything right - to make us happy
LOVES going to Sunbeams, she misses nursery terribly but is excited to be a "big kid" in Primary now

Have a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Skiing

2011-02-13T19:20:00.001-08:00

So about a month ago I learned how to ski. I might not remember much by next year when we go again, but I should be able to figure it out! Here are some pictures {ok many} of the first day of our trip.

At the hotel in Pollock Pines... we woke up to this!

Then we drove up to Sierra at Tahoe, dropped off the girls...

Then I went and got my ski stuff.

I had my lesson and then took my boots off for lunch - they HURT my shins. I happened to catch the girls out doing their afternoon lessons.

Rachel coming out:

Rebecca:

Rachel:

She doesn't know how to stop {kind of important} but there she is... skiing!

And that is how they stop... when the get to the green carpet.

She has also not learned to stop with the "pizza" the lady with the orange pad catches her!

This is the hill that Iearned on the top left of the picture is the top of the ski lift. In the class I just used the conveyor belts.

on a lift!!!!

at the top {of the bunny slope}... see the lift behind me.

I am working on getting the video uploaded. So stay tuned for that!

Pictures of Adam? Don't have any this time!

Here is one from a previous trip {in 2008}

{swear that is him!}

And just for kicks since I was in that folder... this is Rebecca learning to ski in 2008 with the same ski outfit on that Rachel wore this time.

4 Months

2011-02-12T15:55:00.001-08:00

Well yesterday was 4 months - I really wanted to get this up but ... go figure I was at the gym instead {where I should have been on a Friday morning}.

Taken 10.10.10

{sorry the picture is so blurry - we used the point and shoot and who knows what it was thinking}

Taken 2.10.11

72 pounds gone FOREVER! Seriously ... this is amazing. Some of you are like duh I have been telling you that all along but to see these pictures by each other... WOW! Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive.

Chest 44" to 38"

Hips 62" {yikes!} to 51.5" (more than 10"!!!)

Amazing... going to the gym three days a week is really helping tone things up and I can already see a difference - thank you to the trainers at In Shape!

I don't remember to post pictures each month... but I am going to work on doing that!

Pump it Up... Groupon today!

2011-02-12T07:27:00.001-08:00

For those of you who are local and like to go to Pump it Up for their drop in sessions... this is the Groupon for you!

Groupon today has a limited time offer from Pump it Up – valid at ANY location! It is listed under San Francisco. Here are the details copied from the Groupon page:

Scientists agree that the only reason adults have children is so they have a socially acceptable reason to visit amusement parks, eat at novelty pizza arcades, and see movies with Shreks in them. Put some fun in the oven with today's kid-friendly Groupon: for $10, you get three pop-in playtimes (up to a $30 value) at Pump It Up, The Inflatable Party Zone. Choose from the following 11 Bay Area locations:

Belmont
Concord
Milpitas
Morgan Hill
Oakland
Oakley
Pleasanton
San Francisco
Sunnyvale (Pump It Up, Pump It Up Junior)
Union City

Pump It Up specializes in indoor inflatable arenas for children. During three fun-filled pop-in visits, children can leap around gargantuan air-filled bounce houses, skip down air-filled slides, and slither like snakes covered in bacon grease through an air-filled obstacle course. Pump It Up’s giant indoor air arenas are climate-controlled and maintained according to rigorous guidelines enforced by a well-trained staff and local police. Parents bounce for free during pop-in, so childless adults who want to play will need to borrow a neighbor’s kid or win one by collecting soda tops.

The Fine Print

Expires in 1 year
Limit 2 per household, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Limit 1/child. Valid only at location purchased. Guardian must sign waiver. Not valid w/other offers. Tax included. Redeemable across visits. Must wear socks.
See the rules that apply to all deals.

Please use my link to Groupon if you decide to sign up for this! The deal ends tomorrow so don’t wait or it will be gone. Buy now to use over the summer or on break!

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January Roundup - Part 3

2011-02-10T10:13:00.000-08:00

7. What were my accomplishments this month?

Learning to Ski is high up on this list... especially since it is on my bucket list. I can cross it off of that now!

Completed all 4 challenges at Log Your Memory - resulting in a full kit for free, and 4 pages scrapped.

2 Shelf Reliance Parties - I had three scheduled but one canceled at the last minute, but she will be doing a catalog party instead. The cancellation was a blessing though as we had a FANTASTIC day as a family instead - which we needed.

I am down about 65 pounds since surgery. I have been having lots of WOW moments. Like crossing my legs and being comfortable that way. {making a mental note to start writing these down - or maybe I will add that to a new note system I am going to try out this coming month}

I think I need to take better notes - adding that to the new note system!

8. What were my disappointments this month?

I over booked myself. I need to figure out balance. In fact one thing I am going to read {I am sending it to my e-mail to read on the iPad sometime} is this article from jones design on time. You can download this great printable as well there.

I didn't get enough scrapping of the girls done this month. I have so many ideas and not enough time to create them all. I plan on spending some time in February on creating layouts! I am so excited.

9. How did I do on my goals for the month? (Or any current short or long term goals)

I am now working with a personal trainer at the gym. My body is going to be sore, but that will be a good thing as it means I am actually working out hard enough to have the muscles to really used!

10. Anything else noteworthy to include?

A few gals from church started a babysitting co-op and let me just say that it is FABULOUS. Adam & I already had one date - such a treat. Something we need to work on more each month is spending time together - just the two of us, no interruptions!

We went to Who's Coming to dinner at a friend of ours. The "event" is with the adults in the ward... kind of like a big group date at another persons house. We had a great time visiting with single sisters as well as other couples.

Just a reminder that the Round Up comes from questions on Katie The Scrapbook Lady's blog.

Something to ponder

2011-02-09T08:44:00.000-08:00

{This was a forward on item from my mom earlier this week and just wanted to put it here so I can always reference it!}

Written by a 90 year old

This is something we should all read at least once a week!!!!! Make sure you read to the end!!!!!!
Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio .
"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written.
My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come...
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."

January Roundup - Part 2

2011-02-08T08:15:00.000-08:00

4. What gifts did I give and/or receive?

Gabriel turned 7 this month so the girls and Adam went to his party - I had to work. Honestly I can not remember what we got him!

My aunt brought over TONS of puzzles for the girls - they have been having lots of fun putting them together. I was glad to know that I am not the only one who saves things. They are puzzles for kids the girls ages and her youngest will be graduating high school this year!

5. What special or unusual purchases did I make?

Well definitely the Mini Cooper was a special & unusual purchase! It was also great to have sold Adam's car that same day - a real blessing.

I know that buying new clothing is becoming a necessity I just have to go and do it -- soon!

6. What illnesses or health concerns did I have?

Seriously I need to remember that January is when Rachel's asthma acts up and be proactive and get new inhalers each fall. It NEVER fails (the last 3 years - yes since she was born) we have gone somewhere for Martin Luther King's Holiday weekend - usually Disneyland but this year Tahoe. Sure enough on the way up to Pollock Pines where we stayed the first night she started coughing and coughed all night long. I had to get up and rub her back to get her out of the rhythmic coughing spell she got herself into.

Back in August I had an episode of getting really dizzy and lightheaded - to the point that I felt like I might pass out. That happened a couple times and then decided I really should go to the ER when one episode was so bad that I could hardly walk straight. All the testing has come back for the most part ok, including a Signal Average EKG - which is basically an EKG that is an average of at least 250 beats. The doctor - a fabulous electrophysiologist who practices at John Muir wants me to get an MRI of the heart just to be sure everything is really ok. I am waiting for insurance to schedule that. I had the Signal Average EKG done on the 31st which is why this is now popping up in January's Roundup!

Scrapping: young Love

2011-02-07T09:00:00.000-08:00

The journaling is from mommom directly. This is my grandma and grandpa on my dad's side... It was so fun to scrap this. The year that she wrote it to me is a guess - I can't remember for sure but it was a few years ago.

{linked to my gallery at ScrapMatters}

January Roundup - Part One

2011-02-06T07:20:00.000-08:00

1. What books and/or magazines did I read this month?

As usual I didn't read much different that what we read with the kids. But let me just tell you - Magic Tree House books are SO much fun to read. I want to keep reading to them as the story is so capturing. Rebecca LOVES them - always a great thing. We found a couple new ones at a garage sale - got 3 for $1 (woohoo!)

I do read the blogs that I subscribe to though... and that is always fun reading.

2. What movies, television shows, plays, etc. did I watch this month?

On the 27th I went with two girlfriends to the movies. We saw True Grit. I don't think I have done that since I had kids {and maybe even not since I have been married}. The movie was good but way more graphic than I ever thought it would be. It made me scream out once {or twice}.

American Idol started again this month. I watched the first show and decided I didn't have enough time to do everything - that meaning not enough time to watch 2 hours of auditions twice a week. So once Hollywood week starts I will watch again - maybe!

We rented a couple movies during the month - I have no idea what Adam has watched but RedBox is our friend! But the girls watched Golden Christmas and Open Season 3, they got to watch them laying in our bed - a big treat.

3. What fun things did I do with my family and/or friends?

We took a trip to South Lake Tahoe. I know I have yet to post the pictures - I need WAY more time each day. I do have a few days off this week so I am hoping to get more catching up done on the blog! But a quick overview... skiing, resting, shins hurting, snow play, resting, scrapping, arcade, a walk.... it was a great trip!

I already told you about our trip to the movies above.

Scrapping: Bucket

2011-02-05T21:41:00.001-08:00

I have already thought of more to add... but I had to start somewhere!

Hybrid: Scrabble Tile Necklace

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Scrapping: Habit

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Freebie on my design blog...

2011-02-01T10:27:00.000-08:00

Just thought I would share this little freebie that I made for a blog train - it is available on my design blog - Krisi's Kreations. If you want an easy to print out and assemble project then head over and grab it! It is for personal use or to print to give others for free but is not to be sold.

Scrapping: Goals

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Scrapping: 2011

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I have been working on more layouts about me... in a square format which has been different for me.

February Desktop

2011-01-29T22:42:00.001-08:00

Thought I would pass this desktop filled in with our family pictures to anyone who wants it! Just send me an e-mail and I will attach it for you.

If you want a blank one to put your own pictures in - head over to Chelle's Creations blog. The last Tuesday of every month she has a desktop freebie available for download!

Gingerbread...

2011-01-29T07:30:00.000-08:00

Image linked to gallery

We are alive!

2011-01-28T00:06:00.001-08:00

I know I have not posted in a long while... but have no fear the end of the month is coming so a Round Up will happen!

But until then... here are a couple pictures from this month.

Well it appears after a quick look at the pictures that we didn't do much this month! Lake Tahoe & skiing is about as exciting as it gets!

December Roundup - Part 2

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5. What special or unusual purchases did I make?

Holiday presents... this year was pretty unusual that I didn't have it all finished on or before Black Friday. We didn't get any other "big" items this month though. We did reserve some vacations for next year and paid for some of that though.

6. What illnesses or health concerns did I have?

December 7th I had a sore throat, then stomach cramping (even went to bed early), then sinus headache on Friday this seemed to linger for most of the month - no fun at all.

On the 14th Rachel came down with chicken pox... just a mild case. She will still need her kindergarten booster. She even in the middle of January as I type this scratches at them, it has been awful for her.

7. What were my accomplishments this month?

Presents all wrapped before Christmas Eve night

Enjoying the girls during their break

Losing even more weight... down about 50 lbs so far

8. What were my disappointments this month?

Not spending enough time doing nothing during the holidays.

... this question is hard for me. I am not disappointed by very many things, or at least big enough to really worry about.

9. How did I do on my goals for the month? (Or any current short or long term goals)

I have set some goals for 2011... this will make this question easier next year!

10. Anything else noteworthy to include?

Had a great Shelf Reliance party down in Hayward. I need to do more parties near me!

December Roundup - Part 1

2011-01-17T23:51:00.001-08:00

I am going to break this up into a couple parts... again pictures will be posted if they have not been already.

1. What books and/or magazines did I read this month?

Continued reading Time Starved Family - although I did not get too much of it read since I didn't get the gym much this month. Most of my reading time is to the girls or blogs. We read a new Christmas story {or two} each day with the girls.

2. What movies, television shows, plays, etc. did I watch this month?

Chronicles of Narnia (Adam & Girls)

Nutcracker - 11.17 (Temple Hill)

Yogi Bear & Little Fockers at the local drive in movie theater

3. What fun things did I do with my family and/or friends?

11th - Temple

17th - IKEA, Temple - Nutcracker

18th - Meatpies

19th -Games with Nana & Papa Tom then we looked at Christmas lights around Brentwood

20th - Rebecca had a doctors appointment

22nd - Work Holiday party

24th - Nana's and Christmas Lights in Antioch

25th - Christmas, Dad & Nana's Joyces and hanging out at our house

27th - Drive Ins

28th - Ice Skating

30th - Meet & Greet Primary Teachers for the coming year

31st - Six Flags, Chevy's & Ringing in the New Year

4. What gifts did I give and/or receive?

December is a time of giving... Blanket to Mom & Tom for anniversary, cookies to Foxes, Ashcrofts, & Talls. We took a dinner in to the Titones. For the holidays we gave our signature gift a calendar of the girls {and us}.

Let's get physical

2011-01-11T10:17:00.000-08:00

We had her 6 year physical in December {one year I didn't call in to schedule the appointment and got stuck in December - works out well because we can do it during winter break from school though}

She did great until I said they needed their flu shots, too. Rebecca must have cried for 2 minutes while she was getting them ready and while Rachel was getting hers {she was the brave one - she did cry for about 30 seconds after}. So after picking Rebecca crying on the floor and PINNING her down to the table with her legs between Dina's (the medical assistant that has given the girls all their shots), while she continued to fight and cry, she gets the shot and when I let loose of her she can't figure out why I let go - I said the shot is done. She didn't even feel it!!!