Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Just another day in the Rain Forest

I have to honestly say that I am getting sick of the cold and the rain. It feels more like November than the end of April. I am really going to try to lose weight and so I am adding a journal of my weekly weight losses (hopefully not too many gains) to this sight. Your encouragement and advice are always appreciated.

My brother Matthew & his wife Shauna left today to go home to California. I will miss Shauna -- she is very grounded and funny. We've had a nice time and it was fun to play with the girls. Thanks for coming guys!

Miranda's lacrosse team is doing pretty well this year. Miranda has really set her place as Goal Keeper and she does a great job protecting the goal. It is fun to watch her play and she how well she has developed her game. Jordan is also playing lacrosse and really enjoying it. Cecilee is playing for the first time this year and is learning how to cradle the ball and scoop it up. She has a lot of enthusiasm for the game. I guess we are just a lacrosse family!

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Sick...again but still having fun!





Last week we finally had 2 days of sunshine and took advantage by going to the playground -- we even got a little sunburned. We spent Saturday afternoon on our first round of cleaning out the garage -- a constant chore at our house.


While my knee seems to be getting better everyday, I am really getting tired of coughing and being stuffed up and having absolutely no energy. I am grateful to Shauna (my sister-in-law:Matthew's wife) for being so patient with me. We are having a great time together and I just love her! She came with the kids a week ago.
Mark & his kids are coming tomorrow. Our house should be a rockin' this weekend.


Tuesday, April 1, 2008

A Quick Update

Well I am finally getting around a bit more since the surgery on my knee (to repair a torn ACL). I am even doing a little driving. This last weekend we went to the beach and there was snow on the ground 2 mornings! I have never seen this at the beach and it was beautiful.
We have been plagued with various colds, flus, etc. this whole winter and it is making me wonder if getting the flu shot was such a great idea -- maybe we would have been sicker. Miranda didn't even go to Lacrosse tonight because she is feeling so yucky!
I am finally getting back on track with my WW program...lost 3 pounds but I think that it was because I took my brace off to weigh today. Oh well...at least I am making an effort. Everyone keeps suggesting that I try to get on The Biggest Loser...I think that I might look into it. I would miss my family but I am getting tired and impatient with only losing 5 pounds every 3 months! For now, I am just really trying to enjoy my food while I eat and try to cut out the junk. I've been sitting around for 2 months and I need to get moving again as soon as possible...for now I am busy getting my knee back and all the supporting muscles but things are looking up!

My Adorable Children

My Adorable Children
Yes--this is an old picture!

Food for Thought -

To a child love is spelled T-I-M-E. *Remember that is the the time we spend with our families is always a good investment -- especially time spent teaching them and learning from them.