G.Y.M.

Trying to get back into the routine of getting myself to the gym has been pretty unsuccessful. Yes, I've taken a few months off and knew it would be so hard to get back on track...but I am determined to make it happen and there's no better time than today- no excuses. So, as tired as I always am, I need to realize this will help me attain more energy! As sore as I will be, I need to be thankful I can move those muscles to make them stronger. As busy as I am, I need to realize its a short part of my day that I need to make time for. Time to update the ipod- get some motivating playlists going and get my butt to the gym. :)
Making it happen now...

Today.

Today has been a sad day. Little Max, the parent's brand new kitten they got only a week ago, left us to be in kitty heaven. His heart stopped beating this morning as he lost a fight to panleukopenia. He was a spunky little thing who stole my heart just 3 days ago! These pictures were taken Saturday and I am so glad I have them now. Max fit in the palm of my hand- quite different from my own fatcat! He was the sweetest kitten, a purrrrrring machine! It is so sad to have to let him go...but I am glad he was loved for the short time he was here.

Also- today is Ryan's 31st birthday. It's sad to know he is spending it alone, no family or friends. Needless to say, this is not the first birthday he's spent incarcerated and it won't be the last. Hopefully... some way a lesson is being learned....

The Love!

Celebrated our 2 years together on September 3rd, 2009! Still going strong... Love you Clay!

Almost gave up....

Well, I was almost thinking of giving up on this blog- until I saw that my mom has started one and I must follow so I can get her recipes! :) So, I guess I havea few months to catch up on!
Well- here it is- Chels is married now- Yay and looking for a house...crazy! I've spent the summer mostly with family- driving to Glendora to help Victoria move back into her house/room. We went to the Jonas Brothers concert and I'm pretty sure it was the best night of V's life! She was Loooooooving it! Of course, maybe the fact that we were in the 3rd row helped just a tad! She still talks about it like it was yesterday- a month later! Hanging out with Chels and Meg when I can...I got to have breakfast with Dunc and Tracy on one of their quick trips down to socal. Hopefully they're moving down soon so we can hang out all the time! :) Football season has started, so my Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays are full of football on tv. Good thing Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday the tv is all mine- Glee, 90210, Real World, Kourt and Khloe, all the guilty pleasures!
Suzanne's babies are growing so fast! They're 9 1/2 month old angels! Gabby got another cute puppy. Clay's college roomie got married- one of his first friends! We went to an awesome Incubus concert for Clay's bday- in a limo! So much fun! And Clay and I just celebrated our 2 year anniversary! Life's not slowing down much- if anything, it's speeding by me so fast I feel like I can't keep up! Trying to spend time with family and friend's has become such an important part of living for me! Those are the moments that matter! And life's too short to worry about anything else!
Saturday morning will be spent helping my dad and Joy put on a yard sale! They have so much brand new stuff to get rid of- I'm hoping we get rid of most of it! More importantly- I'm hoping we get it to people who need it and will appreciate it! It's not about making the money...although that part of it will be much appreciated!
So- there was a quick overview of the summer and the months I've missed blogging. I'm going to try to get better at it! At least a few short blogs even if I don't have time! We'll see how it goes!

Sisters

I got to spend 2 weekends in a row with my amazing sisters. Chelsea's bridal shower went great! The food was amazing and we had ladies from all walks of Chelsea's life. This last weekend was Rob's retirement party. 38 years with one company- amazing! He had a great time when we finished the night off with a roast! Lots of great comments from family, co-workers and friends to tribute rob's hard work at Edison after all these years. Clay and I bartended...again! It' a great way to meet everyone at the party! :) And not too hard of a job when there's only beer, wine and margaritas!

Mother's Day was the next day and with Chelsea in Coalinga with Jeremy, it was just me, my mom and Rob left to celebrate! I met them at a little sushi place in Placentia. It was sooo good but we definitely had eyes bigger than our stomachs! Rob didn't even want dessert, which rarely ever happens! It was great to get together and have a quiet dinner after all the craziness the last few weekends! Both my mom and Rob have been working extremely hard to get the house ready for Rob's retirement party and the wedding in June. Their efforts definitely do not go unnoticed- the house/yard look the best they have in 25 years! It will be so exciting to have or close family and friends there for Chelsea's reception!

On that note...time to hit the gym- I have a dress to fit into in 2 weeks! Vegas wedding on the 29th- my friends from Santa Barbara are getting married! <3

Woohoo!!!!

It's Friday! Can't wait for the weekend- Chelsea's Bridal Shower and then Sunday Funday with Gabby and crew!
Family and friends...what more could I want!
:)

Have a great weekend!

Kids these days...

Wednesday night is bowling night. Clay and I pack up our bowling balls (yes, we now both have our own!) and head to the alley to meet up with the rest of the crew! In the midst of our first game, a young girl about 12 years old comes to our lane selling candy bars. Of course, we give her the business. Who can resist chocolate? :) I ask her what she's selling candy bars for and she says she's raising money to go to Disneyland. After that response, I was immediately interested in helping her out! I bought a candy bar and got a little bit of attitude because I only bought one! ha But I told her to have a great time at Disneyland! She collects her money from my friends and I and scurries off to the other end of the bowling alley. Later that night, Clay came back from the restroom only to report that he had seen that same little girl at the claw machine (where you try and claw the stuffed animals) digging money out of the candy bar box. Hmmm...now that's going to be one pissed off mom who has to pay for the box of candy bars because her daughter couldn't resist the bright pink elephant amongst a sea of fuzz and fur! Not only that, I feel ripped off now- I was giving money to support a trip to Disneyland, not to be wasted at the bowling alley. Geesh...kids these days! Never know the true value of the dollar!

Oh man...I'm getting old!