My birthday is coming in a few weeks... September 9, for those who couldn't remember. I am always excited for my birthday. Just like a little kid, I get the anxious nerves the night before, and I always seem to have a smile on my face the whole day. Even a few years back, I was pregnant with Lucy, still sick too, and on my birthday, I got to drive into Portland to have three stitches taken out of Bosston's forehead. I was irritated that it was so simple, and that I could've easily done it myself, but nonetheless, I smiled.
Nick has always done really well on my birthdays:
19th: took a goldfish cracker carton, and placed a simple, yet pretty, tennis bracelet in the carton...
20th: awesome directors chair, red suede jacket
21st: birthstone ring
22nd: bike
23rd: day at the spa
24th: makeover day: new haircut and some new clothes
25th: money, always a good gift
26th: day to myself
27th: new camera
28th: cake decorating classes
So, he is very thoughtful, and he listens. He knows me!!!
So, now that it is only a few weeks away, I wonder what he has up his sleeve.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Lucy, please don't touch
So, last night I was in the middle of typing a blog, when my dear sweet Lucy walked over and hit the Esc key. Yep, you guessed it, the entire blog GONE. So, with frustration, I closed the blog, and now here I am. I creatively titled this post, Lucy, please don't touch. I find myself saying that a lot, especially, when I am blogging. You would think I would've learned and that I would just not blog while she is awake, but I still do... She is the one that needs to learn.
So, the summer is quickly fading, and this brings happy and sad emotions. Happy, because that means school, and routine, and then sad for the very same reasons. I have loved this summer so much. We had a great vacation, I went to girls camp, had my sister come and stay, swam with my kids, ate free lunch at the school, spent Fridays with Nick, and all in all had a great summer.
The kids took their training wheels off, Bosston is using the toilet, Lucy is getting crazier by the second, and we just keep moving and moving. I went to the doctor the other day. Blah, sometimes, once a year, it really stinks being a girl. I also had the doctor check my left breast. Again, this is my blog, so yeah, I am putting it all out there. I hadn't felt anything out of the ordinary, but I had been experiencing some pain, and to me, it just seemed larger. For women who are busty, they just hurt sometimes, but this was a different kind of pain. I wish I was one of those ladies who "bought" boobs, but for me, sadly, even at a young age, I have been cursed, and four babies later, these puppies are nothing but a bother. So, pretty much the doctor told me to buy a really good bra, and follow up in 6 weeks. Okay... so, I went to find a bra and it just erks me to no end how it is so hard to find full figured bras, and why or why can't there be two of the same. I did find one, an Olga brand, on sale too! I just wish they would've had another so I could have two really good bras, so I am still on the lookout. If anyone has any suggestions of bras they have used and loved, please let me... especially if you are busty.
So, also this weekend, we headed up to Seattle. My friends, Holly and Bryce live up there, and we finally got together. It was good to see them. Seattle is pretty, but dirty. Portland is much cleaner and just more earth friendly. I love being "green" and Portland is very "green" This I must put in this blog.
Okay, last summer, I went to my 10 year high school reunion, and had a great time. I just have to say to my readers, I got death stares from some spouses. Ask any of my gal pals from high school, and they will tell you that I was just a fun person. I flirted with EVERYONE, and I just loved to be the center of attention. I had some crushes: Bob West, Dan Wells, Nick Reid, just to name a few, oh wait, James Patrick Carson III also. So, at the reunion, I caught up with all but Dan. Bob's girlfriend at the time could probably literally kill me... but she watched my like a hawk. HELLO, happily married and for crying out loud I had Lucy with me. Anyway, so this brings me to this weekend. Bryce's wife, super nice and cute gal, just kept watching Bryce and I as we talked. Bryce and I go way back, and there never was an attraction there. We were a puzzle, and we fit perfectly, but dating wise, not really. He dated some good friends of mine, and I just didn't want to play that FRIENDS game. He is still very dear to me, but come on, have some faith and trust in your spouse. It just made me laugh. He has a really cute daughter, and they have done really well.
I just had to put that there.
Ladies, I love you as readers, and as friends. Thank you and happy reading.
So, the summer is quickly fading, and this brings happy and sad emotions. Happy, because that means school, and routine, and then sad for the very same reasons. I have loved this summer so much. We had a great vacation, I went to girls camp, had my sister come and stay, swam with my kids, ate free lunch at the school, spent Fridays with Nick, and all in all had a great summer.
The kids took their training wheels off, Bosston is using the toilet, Lucy is getting crazier by the second, and we just keep moving and moving. I went to the doctor the other day. Blah, sometimes, once a year, it really stinks being a girl. I also had the doctor check my left breast. Again, this is my blog, so yeah, I am putting it all out there. I hadn't felt anything out of the ordinary, but I had been experiencing some pain, and to me, it just seemed larger. For women who are busty, they just hurt sometimes, but this was a different kind of pain. I wish I was one of those ladies who "bought" boobs, but for me, sadly, even at a young age, I have been cursed, and four babies later, these puppies are nothing but a bother. So, pretty much the doctor told me to buy a really good bra, and follow up in 6 weeks. Okay... so, I went to find a bra and it just erks me to no end how it is so hard to find full figured bras, and why or why can't there be two of the same. I did find one, an Olga brand, on sale too! I just wish they would've had another so I could have two really good bras, so I am still on the lookout. If anyone has any suggestions of bras they have used and loved, please let me... especially if you are busty.
So, also this weekend, we headed up to Seattle. My friends, Holly and Bryce live up there, and we finally got together. It was good to see them. Seattle is pretty, but dirty. Portland is much cleaner and just more earth friendly. I love being "green" and Portland is very "green" This I must put in this blog.
Okay, last summer, I went to my 10 year high school reunion, and had a great time. I just have to say to my readers, I got death stares from some spouses. Ask any of my gal pals from high school, and they will tell you that I was just a fun person. I flirted with EVERYONE, and I just loved to be the center of attention. I had some crushes: Bob West, Dan Wells, Nick Reid, just to name a few, oh wait, James Patrick Carson III also. So, at the reunion, I caught up with all but Dan. Bob's girlfriend at the time could probably literally kill me... but she watched my like a hawk. HELLO, happily married and for crying out loud I had Lucy with me. Anyway, so this brings me to this weekend. Bryce's wife, super nice and cute gal, just kept watching Bryce and I as we talked. Bryce and I go way back, and there never was an attraction there. We were a puzzle, and we fit perfectly, but dating wise, not really. He dated some good friends of mine, and I just didn't want to play that FRIENDS game. He is still very dear to me, but come on, have some faith and trust in your spouse. It just made me laugh. He has a really cute daughter, and they have done really well.
I just had to put that there.
Ladies, I love you as readers, and as friends. Thank you and happy reading.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
I'm back
But only for a short time. Our family is getting ready to emabark on a two week vacation. With that said, I will quickly tell you, my loyal readers, that I bought a pair of shorts and capris three weeks ago.. both size 16. The capris, I already need a belt, soon a smaller size, and my shorts, second time wearing them, are feeling really loose around my waist and legs. This is just a great feeling for me. I love to shop and it looks like I have a lot more shopping coming my way. Thanks for reading... Heidi
Thursday, June 3, 2010
best one yet!
Pineapple Teriyaki Porkchops!! This was what we had for dinner last night. I am just amazed at how SIMPLE all of these recipes are. Rachel Ray and her 30 min meals got nothin' on the this cookbook!!
4 4oz pork chops, fat triimmed and about 3/4" thick
1tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
8 tsp of honey teriyaki sauce.. not just teriyaki, but HONEY teriyaki
4 slices of canned pineapple
preheat broiler, and spray pan.
Light salt and pepper, and garlic powder both sides of meat. Place in oven 3"below broiler, and crack the oven door. Cook for 2 min, turn, brush with sauce, cook another 3 min. Then place slice pineapple on top and cook for another 5 min or until meat is cooked and no longer pink inside.
We served ours with rice, and peas. I added flavor to the peas by melting 1 TB of cheese to be melted on top. So good, and so far, the best.
Here is a trick and some might already know this. I dish all of our food before I put the plates on the table. So, when I set the table, I only set silverware and cup. Then, once the food is placed on each plate, I call the crew to dinner. It has worked great, because, the leftovers are no longer in front of you tempting to snack more. I also now have it down to a science to cook for the family, plus one for Nick's lunch. He packs it up while cleaning up the kitchen. I know, I know, it is 2010 and we shouldn't have to dish the food for them, but I have realized that we all need a little help and this is my way of helping. The food is cool enough for the kids to eat right after the blessing, and I don't have to spend the first five minutes dishing plates, I can eat just as quickly as they can. It makes clearing the table go by faster and with less fighting:) If the food is cold, then they will learn to COME to the TABLE, when I say, "DINNER IS READY!!!"
happy journey
4 4oz pork chops, fat triimmed and about 3/4" thick
1tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
8 tsp of honey teriyaki sauce.. not just teriyaki, but HONEY teriyaki
4 slices of canned pineapple
preheat broiler, and spray pan.
Light salt and pepper, and garlic powder both sides of meat. Place in oven 3"below broiler, and crack the oven door. Cook for 2 min, turn, brush with sauce, cook another 3 min. Then place slice pineapple on top and cook for another 5 min or until meat is cooked and no longer pink inside.
We served ours with rice, and peas. I added flavor to the peas by melting 1 TB of cheese to be melted on top. So good, and so far, the best.
Here is a trick and some might already know this. I dish all of our food before I put the plates on the table. So, when I set the table, I only set silverware and cup. Then, once the food is placed on each plate, I call the crew to dinner. It has worked great, because, the leftovers are no longer in front of you tempting to snack more. I also now have it down to a science to cook for the family, plus one for Nick's lunch. He packs it up while cleaning up the kitchen. I know, I know, it is 2010 and we shouldn't have to dish the food for them, but I have realized that we all need a little help and this is my way of helping. The food is cool enough for the kids to eat right after the blessing, and I don't have to spend the first five minutes dishing plates, I can eat just as quickly as they can. It makes clearing the table go by faster and with less fighting:) If the food is cold, then they will learn to COME to the TABLE, when I say, "DINNER IS READY!!!"
happy journey
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
documentary
We just signed up for Netflix, and I am amazed at how many movies are out there that I have not seen, or heard of. The first on the not seen list that I wanted to watch was "Super Size Me" All I can say is kudos to him for putting up with all that. I want to know how much money the guy wasted, not to mention how much fat and weight he gained. Anyway, I recommend it. It really gets your mind rolling on how much we use media to feed our kids. All the kids knew who Ronald McDonald was, but none of them knew who Jesus was... sad.
I am never eating McDonalds again!
I am never eating McDonalds again!
The alarm clock..
Why is it so hard to get out of bed in the morning? You would think that after so much time laying down, one would want to get up and stretch... today, was not that day. Nick had the alarm set for 4:15am, so he could get up and get a work out in before his day at work started. Luckily, for him, Chevron has a gym upstairs, and he is able to do that before. He was working out after, but I like for to come home asap, so now he goes in early, and I mean early.
So, there I was; snug as a bug in a rug. I did not want to move, so I told myself, I will just get up an hour later. Nick will kiss me good-bye, and I will just lay here for another hour. WRONG!!! I totally fell back to sleep, and I was sleeping good, because I rolled over, looked at the clock, and it said, 6:27... aaahhhh, I had to really JUMP out of bed, get Dasher up, fed, showered, dressed and to the bus. Our routine this morning was a little whacked, but we made it. Phew! Then after the bus, the house was still hush silent, I just decided to weed the garden instead of working out. I really hate Bob in the morning anyway:)
Yesterday, with it being a holiday, I was able to go for a ride in the morning. I love that I am able to go farther and ride longer periods of time, because I am getting stronger. The hill, or should I say slope, back to our home is getting easier. Today I made no bake cookies, one the of the greatest cookies EVER, and it is easy for me to just make them for the kids.... I love that I am getting stronger in every way!!!!
Nick should be home on time tonight, and I think I will go for a ride. I did the strength part, and planned on walking, but Mother Nature had other plans in store. I can ride in the rain, I can run in the rain, it's just that Bosston and Lucy, do not like the rain. I love healthy kids, and I do not want sick kids, so I will wait.....
On the menu tonight, Spirals and Meatballs. The meatballs are already made, and they smelled yummy while they were baking. I will include the recipe! I was noticing something this am while I was making the meatballs. I am a cook who just dumps, adds, and stirs. I "follow" a recipe, but usually end up doing what I feel like. I like to create things, add spice, and what not, but with these recipes, and our plan to see this to the finish, I have to measure, weigh, whip, fold, bake and add what it calls for, not what I like. So, this is a challenge in itself.... We will blog our way through the Biggest Loser Cookbook!!!!!!
Much love in our bloggin journey, Heidi
So, there I was; snug as a bug in a rug. I did not want to move, so I told myself, I will just get up an hour later. Nick will kiss me good-bye, and I will just lay here for another hour. WRONG!!! I totally fell back to sleep, and I was sleeping good, because I rolled over, looked at the clock, and it said, 6:27... aaahhhh, I had to really JUMP out of bed, get Dasher up, fed, showered, dressed and to the bus. Our routine this morning was a little whacked, but we made it. Phew! Then after the bus, the house was still hush silent, I just decided to weed the garden instead of working out. I really hate Bob in the morning anyway:)
Yesterday, with it being a holiday, I was able to go for a ride in the morning. I love that I am able to go farther and ride longer periods of time, because I am getting stronger. The hill, or should I say slope, back to our home is getting easier. Today I made no bake cookies, one the of the greatest cookies EVER, and it is easy for me to just make them for the kids.... I love that I am getting stronger in every way!!!!
Nick should be home on time tonight, and I think I will go for a ride. I did the strength part, and planned on walking, but Mother Nature had other plans in store. I can ride in the rain, I can run in the rain, it's just that Bosston and Lucy, do not like the rain. I love healthy kids, and I do not want sick kids, so I will wait.....
On the menu tonight, Spirals and Meatballs. The meatballs are already made, and they smelled yummy while they were baking. I will include the recipe! I was noticing something this am while I was making the meatballs. I am a cook who just dumps, adds, and stirs. I "follow" a recipe, but usually end up doing what I feel like. I like to create things, add spice, and what not, but with these recipes, and our plan to see this to the finish, I have to measure, weigh, whip, fold, bake and add what it calls for, not what I like. So, this is a challenge in itself.... We will blog our way through the Biggest Loser Cookbook!!!!!!
Much love in our bloggin journey, Heidi
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