Friday, September 24, 2010

Just catching up...

How SUPER, DUPER CUTE are my kids?

We had family pictures taken with my mom last weekend and they turned out awesome. Thank you to Stacy, my sis-in-law, for taking them. She did great!! Check out my photography blog or FB if you haven't seen them yet.

Got the job! Woo Hoo... I will start at the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office on Oct. 4th. I'm not sure what all I'll be doing, but I'm working in Superior Court 6. It is part-time, but a huge foot in the door. I still get to take the kids to school and pick them up... which is great. I also will get one day off per week, so I can still get my "me" time! I still am holding out for full time {the position has not been filled} at the one place I REALLY wanted, but I'm stoked about getting back into criminal justice. I'm so happy to open a new door.




51 weeks until the DIRTY THIRTY!! {not that I'm counting...}
That is scary! I'm doing great with the pop situation... drinking LOTS of water and haven't had any sweet tea. I have a ridiculous headache from having NO pop today. I will survive!! I haven't worked out like I wanted and I'm still not eating great.... I'm working {should push myself more} on it.




The kitchen WAS back together. The garbage disposal isn't working {Justin bought a new one last night} and the dishwasher was leaking {hopefully he'll get that part today}. I don't think he did though. Mind you... I loaded it with dirty dishes and scrapped everything into the disposal...uggg! I love the paint, counter tops, and new floor... HATE my cabinets now! I'm hoping the painter will be able to paint the cabinet doors to make them look better and not stick out like a sore thumb.


Photo sessions have been INSANE lately. I couldn't be happier. I am booked through October and starting November. I can't believe how this is working out! I built my new {dream} camera online a few nights ago... I'll need a 2nd mortgage!

Saturday, September 18, 2010

one year...

CHALLENGE...
started today!
First... thank you for all the birthday wishes! While at work for 4 1/2 hours: I had like 6 missed calls, 14 text messages, 3 bbms, and 48 FB messages. That is insane and so thoughtful of everyone. Thank you SO much to Cherie for taking the kids and me to Logan's Roadhouse for dinner and to Eric/Ali for meeting us. Anyway, I did turn 29! I say I NEVER want to have another birthday, but I know it will be here in 364 days. YIKES! That is where my 1 year challenge came in. It was really for myself, but a GREAT FRIEND that I've known since preschool is taking the challenge with me. I'm so happy for us! It isn't about losing weight, but feeling great... my best! I started my transformation with a 5K this morning! I'm so proud of Ashley (&Ty), Stacy and myself for completing it. 47 minutes was our time. By Christmas I want to have a 5K down to 30 minutes. I want to use my blog to keep myself accountable. Like I've always said... I'm going to post the good, bad, and ugly! I'm also allowing myself EITHER one pop or one sweet tea a day (until Christmas) and then I'll reevaluate. I'm being realistic this time... I will NOT quit!!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Soccer...

Haley has had one game... it was cute! We sat in a downpour... which was not fun!

Drew during the game!
Haley is taking a goal kick!

Look at that form!

She is ready!

Friday, September 10, 2010

Another Interview...

on Wednesday @ 3! It is a great job! Hope it pans out the way it is supposed to!! I like working at The Loft so far, but I'm not getting the hours I was supposed to. I'm staying put for now, but still looking!
Fingers crossed!!

One...

One month from my birthday... I will have made my decision...
One year from my birthday... I will be in my best physical & emotional state!
I HAVE to be for the KIDS & MYSELF!!!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Work Day 1...

went well. I was in the back room most of the time doing some training stuff. Life of a working mom: I received 2 phone calls from the school nurse saying that Haley was down there with a tummy ache. {if you know all that is going on with Haley... it isn't just a tummy ache! She is in pain from a Crohn's flair up} Ever since I got off work... I have been on the phone with the doctor, the remicade infusion nurse, the school nurse, and my MIL [making plans for Drew tomorrow]. Depending how tonight goes... we will end up in ER or she has an appt. at 3:30 tomorrow.

Harvest has officially begun! Justin just TEXT me and told me to bring DREW to the field to ride with him! Ugg.....

Monday, September 6, 2010

well...

Just about the time I give in... you open your stupid mouth and the dumbest stuff comes out! Don't try to make me look like a fool {especially in front of your family}... it's you and it is in your blood! [My family gave up a long time ago!] I just hope I can raise the most respectful little boy into a wonderful man! I hope he makes the best husband one day and talks to his wife NOTHING like you talk to me. I'm not a piece of trash on the bottom of your shoe. **You're going to miss US we WE are gone!**