Going to the River!

Today is a sad day as my family remembers my Grandma who passed a year ago, but we have decided to make the best of it, and turn it into a celebration! Tonight my brother is coming to visit me at work (and bringing pizza) and we're going to have a party! THEN, when I get home, the boyfriend and I are loading up the car, and puppy, and heading to Laughlin for a weekend getaway. I am VERY excited, and it'll be fun to see how the pup does for her first vacation.

We got her a life vest so she can stay in the water for a longer time without getting over exerted, and in case there's an accident, and we got her some shoes to protect her feet on the hot parking lot pavement. I'll let you know how it goes!

Back by popular demand!

It's time to get serious about blogging again. THIS is the perfect way to get back in the game!

In Honor of Michael Jackson

CONGRATULATIONS!!

My little niece graduated from Kindergarten today and doesn't she look CUTE!
She won the award for Class Fashion Queen, and nobody deserves that more than her.

She was properly showered with balloons and gifts from me, my wonderful boyfriend (who will be mad if I don't mention HE PICKED OUT AND PURCHASED THE BALLONS) and my parents.

Congratualtions Captain Underpants!! I'm so proud of you!

It's Official

I have found another one of the World's Ugliest Animals.

This creature had no business being on cuteoverload.com.

When It Rains, It Pours

I am SO sick of being sick!  The year started out with me having the flu, and it's all gone downhill since then.  Sore muscles, heartburn from drinking, stomach issues, and a whole long list of other things.  Got my wisdom teeth pulled and was out of work for a week because of complications, and most recently, I threw out my back jump roping and was unable to walk.  When I was finally ok again, I got the STOMACH flu.  ARG!!! I'm so over this!  

See how big Maple has grown?

THEN:

NOW:

THEN:

NOW:

Running

If there's anything in this world I dislike... it's running.  I remember coming up with all kinds of excuses in Elementary School to avoid running like, "I can't run Mr. Tipple, I'm dying."  He replied with, "All of us are.  Everyday you're a day closer to the day you die."  What a horrible thing to tell a fourth grader!

A few years back, I decided to look my dislike for running directly in the face and challenge it.  I was pretty desperate to lose weight, and dieting is not an option for me.  So I ran.  I dropped weight like crazy, slept better, and felt healthier.  Since running did so many positive things for me, why can't I get off the couch right now and go do it?  Maybe it's because I just polished off a bag of Oreos, or maybe it's because I have animals sleeping all around me.  Or maybe I'm still a little nervous about the creepy guy I ran into once who was possibly carrying a knife.  

I can sit here all day and make excuses, but the fact is, I've got a big vacation coming up that involves a little swimsuit.  Time to wrap the knees, tighten the laces, and hit the track.

Congratulations to the Lakers for number 15!!!