Basketball

Well, its the last week of basketball for Kole and Scotie. I have to say that where I have enjoyed watching their games/practices, it will be nice for some down-time. Yes, I have a lot of that right now, but its stressful trying to make sure that your kids have rides (and sometimes at the last minute if they forget to tell you about a scrimmage!), and that I have a ride to go watch. I didn't get to watch hardly any practices this season, but have made it to all the games.

We have one week of break, and then track season starts for Kyle. Ahhhhhhhh.........."run, Kyle, run!"

Ouch!

Okay, so I am a klutz!! I was being a good girl: I was on my way to exercise at Lifestyles for the first time in like 6 months! I was excited and man was I ready!!

Crash!!! Literally,.............that exercise plan came to an extreme halt. On my way into Lifestyles I slipped on some ice and broke my ankle. Thankfully, the spinning class had seen me fall 'and not get up' so they came to my rescue. I was honestly expecting a bone to be poking through my skin, it was that loud!

An ambulance ride and a few x-rays later revealed that I had broken my ankle in 3 places and also dislocated it. Two days later I received 9 screws and 1 plate compliments of Dr. A from Bay Park Hospital. I will be in a soft cast for 2-4 weeks and then a walking boot (that I am not supposed to walk on)for another 2-4 weeks. The worst part? It just had to be the RIGHT ankle! So no driving either!!

That's okay..........I needed some down time right? LOL

Stress? Not this year!

New year! We all make resolutions.........

One thing that I had resolved to do this year (when I posted my resolutions on MySpace)was to relax. Sounds easy enough, but is it? I think I have come a long way in the past 2 years with that. One main reason (as you can see from the picture here)is that stress is not healthy for you. It can cause long-term health problems and sometimes even death. This alone is my reason for making sure I commit to this.

One way to reduce the stress in your life is to eliminate that (or those) that stress you out. I have chosen that this year. In my gut I feel lousy, but I know that this is the best way to handle it, for mine, and my family's, health.

I pray every day, and all the time, about this and God is helping relieve this. If it is meant to be......it will happen.

No Diet!!!

Well, new year..........hmmmm. I promised myself I wouldn't use the word: diet.

About 2 weeks back while at the doctor, she noticed my blood pressure has been pretty high for the last 1-2 years. She suggested that if I 'maybe' drop 20-30 lbs. that it would help.

After chatting for a few moments, I mentioned that both of my parents are diabetic. So........she suggested counting carbs and calories. NOT A DIET!!! (sounds like a diet to me..lol).

Anyways-starting Mon. (now today since it is after midnight), I will be doing this. I don't want to be dependent on medication for high blood pressure (which is where I am headed), and I definately do not want to be diabetic. So, I guess I need to eat like a diabetic, but I am allowed to splurge at 'events' .......lol.

We'll see................................

New Years Eve 2008

Ahhh.........New Year's Eve! Friends, family and fun, fun, fun!!

Our family has seemed to take up the yearly tradition of bowling on New Year's Eve. This runs from 9p-2a (not that we have ever stayed until 2am!)and is fun for all, young and old!

Bonus this year? My family came into town that same day AND we had numerous extra friends this year that we did not have last year! Enjoy the pics:

Tom & Lisa (priceless)

Me & Mom Kole, waiting patiently

Scotie

Kyle & Chance

Kurt w/ Nonny & Morgan

Have a great 2009!!

To Paint, or Not to Paint.........

Ok......so I painted my kitchen all white, back in July, and stenciled Mickey Mouse heads for my border. The problem? The 'old' paint on my ceiling is chipping away and desperatly needs painted. I bought red paint for the ceiling, thinking that it wouuld bring out some color in the kitchen. Well....with my family coming in this week, I really want it to look good. But...what is the best way to paint a ceiling? Do I need to scrape off all the chipped paint? Do I need a primer? Is a roller too messy? Has anyone out there done this before? It will prbably take a few coats, but was interested in some thoughts........ Thanks.

Here we go..............

This is all new to me........the whole blogging thing. I have been reading a friend of mine's blog on a daily basis for over a year and it just took me until today to see the little 'start a blog' button for me to click on. I have been thinking of doing a blog just for the same reasons as most: to keep family and friends informed on how we are. We have a lot of family (and friends)that live far away and this way we can put our daily lives up front for them to see! I'm excited! Aren't you?