popping in for now, since dinner is being made and then off the bed for the kiddos!

I took 119 pictures yesterday and 80 pictures the day before! I haven't even sent them off to anybody yet because I have just been so busy with doing other things! I got my hair cut and well basically a make over from our neighbor.

Cristina~ Thanks for the congrats! It was really great to see it, and now I think the two BBQ's did me in. I was up this morning, but I know that I will get the scale down in no time! Especially since school starts on Wednesday, so I will be getting my work outs in while he is in school and the two youngsters take their naps!

Sue~ Great job on your loss! you are doing great!

SuzieQ~ Great to hear that the move went well...and that you guys are all moved in!

off to go make the kids plates and then I will be online again later tonight after every one goes to bed.

Mindee - wtg on your loss! It's hard when there's so much going on during the summer...like BBQs and whatnot, so good for you! Did Logan get a headstart spot? maybe you'll have two little ones to send off to school....

Susan-glad to read that you are settled in your new home. Astoria is so beautiful..I'm a bit envious...we'll have to come visit you

Cristina - you are doing great your no-eating-out goal. That's a hard one. Glad Josh is home safe and sound and hopefully Chase will settle down a bit. Good for you for setting some boundaries with him.

Sue- sounds like you are doing well, too. You'll be in the 160s before you now it.

Well, I got a walk in this morning, then we spent the rest of the day at Oaks Park. They were having a big Labor day picnic with lots of unions represented. DH's union had some half-off ride bracelets, so off we went. We even rollerskated - what fun! I haven't been rollerskating in years! I want to do it again bad. Now we are tired and hungry, so I better get to work on dinner.

Hi to Jules, Francie, Asia, Sassy, and Tammy...hope you gals all had a great Labor Day!

I am so glad that summer is coming to a close because there will be lease chances for temptations at BBQ! I know that we have one coming up this coming weekend for our friend's birthday, and then hopefully that will be the end of them!

I am trying to get things done now since school starts officially on Wednesday, but Brandon won't go on the bus until Thursday. Wednesday is actually just the meet and greet and to see the classroom.

As for Logan, he isn't going to school this year. I only got the paperwork about halfway to 3/4 of the way done and the deadline passed before I could get it done all the way. So, he will be staying home again this year, and then I will most definitely get him into school next year!

Just a quick Hi for now, I will be back later.

Did my walk and getting ready to eat breakfast before starting the biggest loser dvd. Speaking of the Biggest Loser...just saw on the tv last night it will be starting the 13th, or was it the 14th, lol? Geez, can't even remember now...but it's coming up. It always motivates me to do better, very inspirational. I've got the books and have been reading a little here and there. Need to get them finished. But I like reading a little bit here and there, especially when I feel like I am having a low...picks me back up. Anyway...I'll be back later...have a good day!

Hey all..

I've been going to the gym with Fonzo & my friend. Yesterday I tried doing some stuff in the weight room. Oh man, I totally overworked my arms, lol. And then to top it off..I'm sick right now. So afterwards I had like zero energy, lol. But oh man..I love that gym. Its so much nicer than the ones on base.

I dunno if I mentioned this..but the other day we all drove down to Annapolis. We walked around at the Academy and in Annapolis. Its soooooooooo pretty there. The Academy is like 5 to 10 mins away from our apartment. But there was a ton of traffic in between, lol. Oh..and I got to see what our apartment could look like. Our actual place wasnt ready yet..so we saw this other one. And its pretty nice. I have like no clue how we're going to fit all our stuff in it, lol.

Anyways...I'm gonna get going. Theres a lot of stuff to do today. We move into our place tomorrow!!!!

Yay Francie- I am excited for you and the new place.

Likewise Susan...and you are near the beach. Double Yay!

Cristina- You have way more energy than me today. (and most days) Oh, I never did get to JCP the other day...bummer.

Katy- The rides sound fun...and the skating. I used to love to skate. I would be afraid I'd break my hip now though.

Mindee- Darn those BBQ's. They have a way of doing us in. We don't BBQ much, but we are always having family dinners. And DH's family can cook up a storm. We always have WAY too much food and more than ample desserts.

I had to go get Baby for Mom from the groomers. Came home and had breakfast (did great) then steam mopped the tile floors. Had some sorting of bills, files, etc. to do. Now we have had lunch and I am chilling. Getting ready to go to Fitday with my food intake. See what I can have for dinner. LOL
Mom should be home early evening and her dog is laying in there watching out the window.
I will ride tonight and hopefully get my wall push-ups and squats done.

The scale has been encouraging...so we will see what next Mon. brings.

Happy Tuesday!

Did we all survive the holiday weekend??

Mindee- wow, 2 bbq's, it sounds like a heck of a lot of fun. Getting back on a schedule will help us a lot , with school and all starting. 119 pictures?? lol , I will have to go look at your myspace sometime to catch up. That is really great though, I wish I had a camera. Hugs to little Brandon as he starts school.

Sue - yay, to almost being in the 160's! Is DH husband?? Happy Belated to him and I am jealous of the San Diego trip!! I have never been there but have heard it is beautiful. I always think of you when I think of biking. There are so many trails around here I need to get gab and myself out to bike while the weather is still nice.

Francie - You move in on the 3rd?? How are the kitties?? My momo has done great, he seems really relaxed and has been sleeping a lot. He moewed the whole 93 miles. lol

Cristina - you are awesome on the walking!! Are we changing the walking challene to a Christmas challenge?? Just asking , I have done lousy with my walkig but hope to pick it up as soon as I get Gab in school tomorrow. They also have a walk across the 4 mile bridge in Oct so I would like to do that too, the view should be beautiful. Ya, Chamber of Commerce, who would have thought?? lol, they only give you 10 minutes though, so I was typing fast. haha

Katy- eek, I could never roller skate, you are so brave! Weren't you the one that also tried out the skate park?? You knitters are wild and crazy souls...haha.

Hi to everyone else!

Met Gaby's teacher this morning, very nice lady, has taught 6 years. Gaby's class room over looks the marina and river....I hope she can learn w/ that view. Took her to see the sea lions and they were fun to watch. It is very peaceful and I feel so much better already. We went to the beach yesterday and I promised her we can go today, we are 3.5 miles from the beach. We will have to do better with getting ready tomorrow though, we woke up too late.
Miss Rachel & Rebecca , that is the only hard part.

anyway , still on my search for hangers so I better get....lol...oh, and a trip to DMV for a change of address.

I guess that is it! chat more later.

Sue - oops, you sneaked in while I was writing! to you and your mom...have a great Tuesday

boy oh boy is it hot outside! Tommy has lodge tonight, so it is going to be a loooooooong night with me and the kids! I am trying to figure out what I can make us all for dinner, but I am thinking of keeping it simple with soup and sandwiches.

I can't wait for the Biggest Loser to start! I know this one is going to be families, so that is going to make it all inspirational for a lot of people! And, plus I believe it is going to be on on Tuesday's so I will be able to watch them after the kids go to bed!!

School starts officially tomorrow!!!!! We go for Brandon's open house/orientation and he already has his clothes picked out! Can you tell that he is excited about going? My MIL is going to come over and watch Logan and Marissa while me and Tommy go with Brandon to his school.

Not sure if I mentioned this or not, but I got my hair cut and a new style yesterday! It took some getting used to, but I am loving it!!!!

thankfully the only dessert that we had at the BBQ's was cake for the office manager's birthday on Sunday. Although, I take that back, there were ice cream cups on Saturday but I shared mine with Marissa.

oops, I hear a little princess that has awoken from her nap so I am off to get here. I have to send the office manager some pictures and then I am going to send a friend of ours ALL the pictures from both Saturday and Sunday. I am thinking off holding off on sending ALL the pictures until after the kids are in bed so I don't miss any.

Yes, we move in tomorrow. We got our address today..so yay!! LoL!! The kitties are doing good. They've just been chillin down in the basement of my friend's house. They dont venture upstairs that much. Well..April does. She spent mostly every single day in my friend's bedroom, lol. Lucky sometimes plays with the kittens. April just wants to clean them..and Sassy just sleeps in the corner, lol. But anyhoo..I dunno when I'll be back to come back. We wont have the internet for a awhile. So that sucks. Hopefully by the 15th we'll have cable & tv. Cuz I do NOT wanna miss my shows..lol.

OKay..my head is killing me..so I'm gonna take a nap now.

Okay, so thought I would be able to get on sooner but that didn't happen. So will do individuals tomorrow, sorry. Busy day and time just got away from me. And now I am cooking dinner and most likely will be pooped after, lol. I'm getting sleepy for some reason. Anyway, hope everyone had a great day! Later...

well, tonight marks the first Tuesday where I am on my own since Tommy has lodge. but every thing went well, and all three kids are in their beds and asleep!

Francie~ That is great to hear that you guys move in tomorrow!!! That is so exciting!!!!

Cristina~ I know what you are talking about! A friend of ours asked me what I did today, and I just basically sat and did nothing! I think I am still trying to recoop from this past weekend! and we are having yet another BBQ this coming weekend!

Quick pop in...I didn't get to finish my ride tonight. I did something stupid and fell off the bike...yes, fell. I was so embarrassed and skinned my leg/knee up good. Of course, several of my neighbors saw me....*red faced*

Mom got home so Baby is happy. I am relieved since I was afraid she would get sick on this trip like she did the last one.

See you all tomorrow if I can get out of bed. Haha Every part of my body will probably scream at me. "What are you thinking you crazy old lady???"

popping in here quickly since I was going to head to bed, but now Logan is crying.

either way I am getting off of this thing and heading to bed.