So for the past...lets say 4 months I have been in hibernation. Well my version of hibernation. It has been cold here in Ohio and I did not deal with it this winter. I mainly stayed inside and did much of nothing....oh except I ate. This weekend has been absolutely amazing. 80+ degree weather. It was time for me to wake up. This is what I found when I woke up....yucky, sick winter hibernation weight. Egh. I tried on my summer clothes...the ones that fit last year and (snif, snif) they don't any more. Well wait...does it count if they totally stay on because they are skin tight but top button wasn't done up and I still had a muffin top?
Today Rocky and I were talking about hibernation and he pointed out that when most animals go into hibernation they don't eat....and infact they usually wake up skinnier. Thanks Rocky.....
So yeah, I got it wrong....pretty obvious when I put the super skinny, muffin top pants on.
Anyone else run into this problem?
Anyone else want to join me on the quest to loose the hibernation weight?
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Guts
So we have quickly moved onto another homeowner project. Well actually we aren't the ones doing the work (thankfully). Our house is being re-plumbed and we are so happy about it...we think.
Please see below
Rocky enjoying his new office chair.
Some of the various ceiling holes in the house. I think we are up to about 12 random holes in the ceiling and walls. We have been assured that these will be fixed and we won't be able to tell. I really hope so.
The plumbing used in our house was involved in a law suit and our last plumber told us about it. I decided to file a claim, hoping to get my $500 dollars back. Well turns out that we are getting a lot more than that. The company decided to re-plumb our house, and give us our $500 buckaroos back.
So we are back in construction mode at the house....again. We only have water flowing to one bathroom at this time. We have seen more of the inside -GUTS- part of our house then we had ever anticipated. Our plumbers said that we are one of the last ones to get a re-plumb.
All in all I do have to say that I feel so blessed.
Please see below
Rocky enjoying his new office chair.
Some of the various ceiling holes in the house. I think we are up to about 12 random holes in the ceiling and walls. We have been assured that these will be fixed and we won't be able to tell. I really hope so.
The plumbing used in our house was involved in a law suit and our last plumber told us about it. I decided to file a claim, hoping to get my $500 dollars back. Well turns out that we are getting a lot more than that. The company decided to re-plumb our house, and give us our $500 buckaroos back.
So we are back in construction mode at the house....again. We only have water flowing to one bathroom at this time. We have seen more of the inside -GUTS- part of our house then we had ever anticipated. Our plumbers said that we are one of the last ones to get a re-plumb.
All in all I do have to say that I feel so blessed.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Before and After
For Christmas, Rocky gave me the gift of beautifying our cabinets. I am now proud to present, Rocky's first MANLY homeowner project.....the new and definitely improved CABINETS!!! Yippeee
Before:
After:
Before:
After:
Monday, March 23, 2009
Movie Review *possible spoiler alert* - Twilight
This is only a spoiler if I am not the last person to see Twilight, although I think I am. And I guess its not a review or spoiler at all....just one thing that really got me.
I don't like Edwards nose.
There I said it.
I don't like Edwards nose.
There I said it.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
I SCREAM - YOU SCREAM
Screaming with delight is exactly what I did when we drove past this beautiful little sign a couple mornings ago.
It is now .5 miles from my house and takes approximately 1 minute to get there. (According to googlemaps)
Isn't this such wonderful news. I was completely surprised. It was like opening a gift. Thank you Cold Stone. See you soon!
It is now .5 miles from my house and takes approximately 1 minute to get there. (According to googlemaps)
Isn't this such wonderful news. I was completely surprised. It was like opening a gift. Thank you Cold Stone. See you soon!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
DAY LIGHT SAVINGS!
I LOVE day light savings.
When the sun goes to bed my body thinks that it needs to as well. This winter has been very restful for me but completely unproductive.
So let the productivity begin!
When the sun goes to bed my body thinks that it needs to as well. This winter has been very restful for me but completely unproductive.
So let the productivity begin!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
CRASH!
Yes, the unthinkable happened. Our less then a year old macbook crashed. The hard drive died. Rocky and I had talked numerous times about how he should back everything up and we should probably get him an external hard drive and with time machine everything is so easy.....but it just didn't happen. Now the lesson has been learned. (oh and I am saying "I told you so" but not like super loud or boisterous cause I'm nice like that.).I do have to say that Apple was super fantastic. I called at noonish and we had a new hard drive and the computer up and running by 5:00. I liked that. I was worried that it would take forever and cost a ton. It pretty much just cost us a gallon or two in gas. Not too shabby. All in all I would have rather not had to go through the experience but it was good for Rocky. He now has an external hard drive on its way to our house.
Now a quick note to people who make and sell clothes that I like.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stop. It is just too hard to look and not buy. Your economy boosting prices are tempting but still aren't low enough for me to cover the bill.
Now a quick note on my idea for boosting the economy
Dear Mr. President,
While you are giving out money why not add in a little clothing rebate. I promise I'll spend every last penny.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Some Like it Hot - I am one of them
*** This is another pictureless blog***
Reasons to smile:
1 Looking at pictures from Christmas that were on my camera that was lost since Christmas because I put it in my messy....but now clean office
2 Watching our ward's mens basketball teams play each other. Rocky's team won! Well the real treat was the little boy and little girl that were in front of us kissing. Their mom's would try to stop them and let them know that hugging was okay but kissing was not. Sometimes you can't keep true love apart even at the age of 3 and 4.
3 Having to jump start the car 3 times in two weeks. Rocky is learning that it is easier to just turn off the lights instead of finding someone to jump the car. That is a MAJOR reason to smile.
4 Our cabinets are almost done.
5 A new brother-in-law and sister-in-law this summer
6 A new niece in a couple months
7 Working for a Urologist - I'm sorry but some things are just funny.
8 Friends with growing families - Congrats Mindy!
9 No more snow
10 Funny stories about my parent's neighbor mom. This is an inside joke, sorry for those of you who don't get it.
Reasons to smile:
1 Looking at pictures from Christmas that were on my camera that was lost since Christmas because I put it in my messy....but now clean office
2 Watching our ward's mens basketball teams play each other. Rocky's team won! Well the real treat was the little boy and little girl that were in front of us kissing. Their mom's would try to stop them and let them know that hugging was okay but kissing was not. Sometimes you can't keep true love apart even at the age of 3 and 4.
3 Having to jump start the car 3 times in two weeks. Rocky is learning that it is easier to just turn off the lights instead of finding someone to jump the car. That is a MAJOR reason to smile.
4 Our cabinets are almost done.
5 A new brother-in-law and sister-in-law this summer
6 A new niece in a couple months
7 Working for a Urologist - I'm sorry but some things are just funny.
8 Friends with growing families - Congrats Mindy!
9 No more snow
10 Funny stories about my parent's neighbor mom. This is an inside joke, sorry for those of you who don't get it.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
*mushroom update*
After coming home from the haircut, washing and styling, it isn't as terrible as I thought. But I still don't love it like I was hoping to. Many have people have told me that it is fine and they don't see the mushroom problem. That is because I flat ironed the mushroom out. It is still very much alive and thriving. Rocky has convinced me to let it go for a month. If after that point I am still bothered I will be given an advance in haircut allowance. Meaning a haircut would soon follow. I will keep you posted.
Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures
Little background for those who have yet to get to know me well. If I were to describe my general cooking level I would say I'm at the Kindergarten level. When it comes to cooking meat/meat things I'm in pre-school and still having a hard time touching it raw. You can get cooties from raw meat you know.
Now for my short little story. My sister, Jamie, called me today to ask how to make gravy. I laughed and though to myself, "did she mean to call me?" I asked her if she remembered that I don't even eat gravy and then laughed some more. I then told her how to make gravy and the only reason I know how to do that is because of my cute Grandma Roberts who taught me how to make it when we were living with her. No offense to all the other wonderful family members I have lived with that would have been happy to teach me how, I was in my selfish stage and not into learning such domestic things. Anyway back to Jamie. So I told her how to make gravy, she said good bye and we hung up. I told Rocky what just happened and he was surprised that I got the call. I told him that she probably all ready tired Jacque with no luck and Mom was at church so I was the last resort. He thought I should call and verify...so I did and I was right. Jamie said that Jacque didn't answer and Mom was at church. All in all I was honored to even be in the resort.
The End
Now for my short little story. My sister, Jamie, called me today to ask how to make gravy. I laughed and though to myself, "did she mean to call me?" I asked her if she remembered that I don't even eat gravy and then laughed some more. I then told her how to make gravy and the only reason I know how to do that is because of my cute Grandma Roberts who taught me how to make it when we were living with her. No offense to all the other wonderful family members I have lived with that would have been happy to teach me how, I was in my selfish stage and not into learning such domestic things. Anyway back to Jamie. So I told her how to make gravy, she said good bye and we hung up. I told Rocky what just happened and he was surprised that I got the call. I told him that she probably all ready tired Jacque with no luck and Mom was at church so I was the last resort. He thought I should call and verify...so I did and I was right. Jamie said that Jacque didn't answer and Mom was at church. All in all I was honored to even be in the resort.
The End
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Mushrooms
I'd say generally I am a fan of mushrooms. They are good in salads, they can go with so many foods, they can be used for medicine and they are very appropriate for little mini cartoon troll homes. They should NOT however, be used as a template for a haircut. My most recent hairdresser does not understand this and not so kindly gave me the mushroom cut last night. I am so sad. I even tried to help, but when I could see I was not getting though I accepted the defeat. She was the one holding the scissors. I paid for the awful mushroom style and left.
I am now looking for someone who specializes in fixing mushroom cuts. I'm accepting all applications. I can't pay much as the mushroom lady took most of my haircut budget. But I will bring my camera and take pictures of your most professional hair cutting skills and I'll gush about you and how wonderful you are. Any takers?
**please don't ask to see a current picture of the mushroom. the camera has been band until further notice.**
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Post
Today I feel like posting...I had lots of things to write about last week.....I should have posted last week.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Merry Christmas
This is the first year that we actually have a Christmas letter to send out before Christmas....although it is still too late to send it in the mail and have it to you before Christmas. Unless we pay and arm and a leg to get it to you, and we would do that except we all ready spent our arms and legs on Medical school.
We hope you are having a wonderful Holiday Season.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
updates
Thanksgiving:
We had the Bairs over for Thanksgiving week. It was awesome. Rocky and I would go to work and come home to a dinner all ready made for us. Such a nice surprise. We also lucked out as the Bairs did most of the cooking on Thanksgiving day. Special thanks to Dean who took care of the Turkey. I don't know about Jacque but I couldn't even watch Dean rub seasonings and get the Turkey dressed. I almost couldn't eat it but after it came out of the over all nice and brown, moist and yummy smelling I changed my mind. It was so tasty. Rocky set up the table and we used our china for the first time. It got me dreaming of more china and more pieces that I think I need. I'm sure he loved that.
Some thanksgiving notes:
I still don't understand yams and marshmallows.
Why aren't the gross turkey insides just left out? Not bagged and put back in. Also are the parts from the original turkey put back in or are they another turkey parts? Just wondering.
Jacque and I don't make good cheesy beans..maybe we can try a different recipe next year.
Homemade rolls next year!
Maybe a table cloth ...
Christmas music during thanksgiving? - still debatable
Pajamas are a great alternative to dressing up
What we are thankful for -
Day after Thanksgiving:
Jacque and I got up super early and went shopping. She was up at 3:30, I was 3:50ish. We hit Kohls right around 4 and were totally surprised that there were lines all ready ending at the back of the store. Rocky was such a sweetheart and came to stand in line for us so we could hit other stores. Yay for awesome husbands. Chick-fil-a was also out early...around 5. They were giving out free breakfast gift cards. So I had Chick-fil-a at about 6:00am. That was a first and I think a new tradition for me. I LoVE Chick-fil-a.
Christmas Tree:
I thought it would be awesome and so much fun to have my nephews help me pick out a tree and decorate for Christmas. This wasn't my best idea. We did the best we could. They helped me pick out a real tree, okay well they went to the place with me to help pick out a tree, they were done with picking one out about 30 seconds into it. We did find a tree and the Bairs helped us bring it home. It is now sparkly and shinny (two weeks after we got it) with 900+ lights and random ornaments from our travels. I love it.
Honorable mentions:
I am sick with another cold. They are on full force against me. I have had 3 right in a row. No I'm not taking vitamin c like I should and yes I know better. Anyway I decided that it was time for me to get a Neti Pot and get this little nose of mine cleared out. Alien like substance is no long welcome in my nose. After the first use I was breathing like a champ and really felt "cleaned" out. I had my Bro-in-law try it as well. And after watching him use it I decided that he must also have one. If you don't know what this is click on the Neti Pot link and to watch a short demonstration see the video below. For those of you who are thinking gross...you should but please note that this was on an Oprah show and that makes it perfectly normal. :)
We had the Bairs over for Thanksgiving week. It was awesome. Rocky and I would go to work and come home to a dinner all ready made for us. Such a nice surprise. We also lucked out as the Bairs did most of the cooking on Thanksgiving day. Special thanks to Dean who took care of the Turkey. I don't know about Jacque but I couldn't even watch Dean rub seasonings and get the Turkey dressed. I almost couldn't eat it but after it came out of the over all nice and brown, moist and yummy smelling I changed my mind. It was so tasty. Rocky set up the table and we used our china for the first time. It got me dreaming of more china and more pieces that I think I need. I'm sure he loved that.
Some thanksgiving notes:
I still don't understand yams and marshmallows.
Why aren't the gross turkey insides just left out? Not bagged and put back in. Also are the parts from the original turkey put back in or are they another turkey parts? Just wondering.
Jacque and I don't make good cheesy beans..maybe we can try a different recipe next year.
Homemade rolls next year!
Maybe a table cloth ...
Christmas music during thanksgiving? - still debatable
Pajamas are a great alternative to dressing up
What we are thankful for -
Day after Thanksgiving:
Jacque and I got up super early and went shopping. She was up at 3:30, I was 3:50ish. We hit Kohls right around 4 and were totally surprised that there were lines all ready ending at the back of the store. Rocky was such a sweetheart and came to stand in line for us so we could hit other stores. Yay for awesome husbands. Chick-fil-a was also out early...around 5. They were giving out free breakfast gift cards. So I had Chick-fil-a at about 6:00am. That was a first and I think a new tradition for me. I LoVE Chick-fil-a.
Christmas Tree:
I thought it would be awesome and so much fun to have my nephews help me pick out a tree and decorate for Christmas. This wasn't my best idea. We did the best we could. They helped me pick out a real tree, okay well they went to the place with me to help pick out a tree, they were done with picking one out about 30 seconds into it. We did find a tree and the Bairs helped us bring it home. It is now sparkly and shinny (two weeks after we got it) with 900+ lights and random ornaments from our travels. I love it.
Honorable mentions:
I am sick with another cold. They are on full force against me. I have had 3 right in a row. No I'm not taking vitamin c like I should and yes I know better. Anyway I decided that it was time for me to get a Neti Pot and get this little nose of mine cleared out. Alien like substance is no long welcome in my nose. After the first use I was breathing like a champ and really felt "cleaned" out. I had my Bro-in-law try it as well. And after watching him use it I decided that he must also have one. If you don't know what this is click on the Neti Pot link and to watch a short demonstration see the video below. For those of you who are thinking gross...you should but please note that this was on an Oprah show and that makes it perfectly normal. :)
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