I DID IT PEOPLE.....I DID IT!!!!

I can PROUDLY say that I made an A in my Algebra class!!!!!!! WOO HOOOOO! You guys don't even know how freakin' excited I am about this. I have literally worked my ass off. And plus my occasional bitching and moaning gave you quite a hint on how I really truly view Algebra..pain in my ass! But God bless my professor...GOD BLESS HIM!

Also, I made A's in my Compisition class and my Psychology class. So what does that mean? Anybody? Anybody? That means, that when I get an A in the nursing basic skills class that I am taking in Summer I. I will officially be applying to El Centro's nursing program with a 4.0 GPA. Ahhhhhh...how great life is.

In other news, Gavin is starting his first daycare on Monday. I enrolled him today and I feel really good about it. Completely out of my mind with nerves, anxiety, and sadness. But I know that once he gets used to it, he's going to love it. The reason I'm having to do this is because of that nursing class. It starts on Monday and it's a 4 hour morning class. I told my dad about it about a month ago and he was like "I'll watch Gavin, but I can't watch Kenzie." Everybody knows that girl is a holy terror...lol. So I talk to Erik and we decided that this would be best. This will be a great summer...I can just feel it.

I'll make sure to take pictures of his first morning and post them up here. I keep trying to tell him that he's going to start school on Monday but he's in denial...lol...it's so cute. Keep your fingers crossed for him.

So I'm off to bed, I'll give you all the details after Monday. Love everyone!

Yes..I'm still alive.

Ok, so some of you may think that I have jumped off the face of the earth. Nope, still here...still kickin'. So many things have been going on here I don't even know where to start. Many birthdays have been celebrated many tests have been taken...many hearts I've been breakin'. Ok, not really...since I was rhyming..why not go with it right?

So school is going good. I'm currently making A's in both my classes but they are low A's and if I don't do good on my finals then I can basically just kiss those A's away.

I start Maymester on the 14th for Pscychology. I've already taken this class and made a B. But sinnnnnnnnce the nursing field is in such high demand, it's almost necessary that I apply in August with a 4.0 gpa. Talk about pressure!! I swear, if I get into this program I will probably kiss everyone I meet, and know for that matter. Pucker up babyyy!! Ow!

So it's late, I'm a bit loopy. Can you tell?

Ok, so invitations for Gavin's b-day are going out tomorrow. I actually had some quiet time today to address and stamp them. It's going to be a GREAT party. I'm actually thinking about trying to rent a margarita machine. I know, child's birthday..drinking? Hmmmm...I see it this way...us adults need to drink to deal with that many children! Ha ha! We'll see about the machine...otherwise it's BYOB.

Well, I better head to bed. Love all of you guys and miss you too!

Sad

Today I'm sad. Here are the reasons why.

1. I'm sad because families are crying in Virginia tonite.

2. I'm sad because I found out that the day that I'm going to be maid of honor to my friend Deidra's wedding is on the exact same night that the Dave Matthews Band will be performing at Smirnoff. When have I missed a concert? I can't even remember.

3. I'm sad because I didn't say Happy Birthday to one of my best friends yesterday.

4. I'm sad because I feel that my life is nothing but studying and school stress.

5. I'm sad because we finally took Gavin's wubba (pacifier) away and now all of a sudden he's not momma's baby anymore.

6. I'm sad because I haven't exercised in over a week. 10 days to be exact. I can't find the motivation.

7. I'm sad that I'm having to write this ridiculous list that is somehow making me feel better.

8. I'm sad that I feel that I'm losing track of my friends.

9. I'm sad that I'm going to be going to school ALL summer.

10. I'm sad because my STUPID English professor has yet to send me my graded assignments, even after I've sent her two emails and left a lengthy message on her machine. I mean, what the hell is the problem?

11. I'm sad because Dina feels defeated. I really feel like I'm right there with you.

12. I'm sad because I feel like I just can't pick myself up right now. When will everything just calm down?


Hope this didn't depress you.

Our trip at the Zoo!

Erik, Gavin and I went to the Dallas Zoo last Sunday and had a blast! This was Gavin's first trip to the zoo so it was definitely memorable. Here's some pics for your enjoyment!

Drained

Did I mention that I CANNOT stand Algebra? Because I can't. I'm literally wondering why the heck I'm doing these stupid problems while I'm studying. I know for sure that I do not need to know this stuff now..am I truly going to need this when I become a nurse? Is this some kind of torture tactic that they make you go through to prepare you for the future? Because I'm not sure it it's working.

Dancing with the Stars is back on! I just love this show..who's with me?

Total Randomness (stealing this from Dina)

Dina has inspired me to talk about all the random stuff that I've been thinking about here lately.

1. I miss cable. The storm on Tuesday totally messed with our cable and it's completly out. I called them two days ago and the soonest they can come and fix it is Sunday...Sunday of all days..I just don't get it. It's not like I live my life for television but it's nice to have it when you're bored and you can't sleep (like right now.)

2. I miss Dina. It wasn't the same without you there tonite at April's B-day dinner. I kept thinking that we were missing somebody tonite. And we were! April isn't getting here fast enough girlfriend. Are you going to be here for Teresa's birthday?

3. What am I going to be doing this weekend? I'm really not that sure. Supposedly, Simon and Sawyer are going to be staying the weekend over here but I have yet to see them. Simon's 11th birthday was in February and we have yet to celebrate it. I think the immediate family is going to get together and throw him a little party. What do I get an 11 year-old that he won't use once and forget about? Hmmmm.

4. You know I must be terribly bored to spurt out all this randomness at such a late hour. I truly dislike being bored. Who's with me? I suppose I could lay down and stare at the ceiling for a couple of hours but how fun does that sound? The internet is my only survival right now. And whoever knows me knows how I'm really not that much of a fan of blogging. I do it because I want to keep up with my friends. And I have to say that we've done a heck of a job stickin' together for this long. It's going to be two years 'til are ten year highschool reunion. Wow, I feel old. I shouldn't say that though because really..I'm not.

5. I'm really anxious to start nursing school. It seems like a never-ending road getting there. I found out that the last day for applying to El Centro for the Fall semester was February 28th. I mean who would put the last day of applying for next Fall in the middle of Spring semester. I mean come on. So it looks like the soonest of getting in will be next Spring. Ughhh. That's even if I get in. But if I don't I've made sure to have a backup plan.

6. Dogs barking at 11:00pm at night are annoying. I mean, what in the heck are they barking at anyways? Probably stupid teenage kids walking around.

7. I think I've wasted enough of your time with this. Sorry to all of those who have read my mindless blogging tonite. I have to say that it's pretty therapeutic and that it has taken some of the bordom away for about thirty minutes though.


Everyone, had a great night tonite. Hope you guys have a weekend full of fun and fullfillment! Love ya!

Everyone...it finally happened!

Gavin went pee-pee in the potty for the first time today!!! Hallelujah!!!

I'm so so so excited I can't stand it! We had previously started his potty training about 4 or 5 months ago but I knew in my heart that he wasn't ready. But last week I decided that it was time. Erik and I bought him the cutest Spider Man and sports underwear and he seemed very excited about them. Well we started bright and early last Thursday but he kept wetting and dirtying his underwear. I was completly stressed out but I stayed persistent and very patient with him. Well this morning I was reading him a book on the potty and he went! I was so excited and I didn't want to say anything until he was finished. Then he looked at me with the biggest smile and I praised him like no other. I did the "pee-pee dance" and my dad came into the bathrom and did the dance with me..it was so cute! Afterwards he called his Me-maw and his Aunt Melanie and his daddy to share the good news. So now I'm sharing the good news with you guys! Yay!

Eat your heart out Van Gogh!!

This is my sweetheart's creation. Isn't he cute? Erik and I bought him a paint-it-yourself piggy bank and he just had a grand ol' time! It feels like he was trying to do a Zorro-ish them with the large amount of dark paint over the piggy's face..lol. What do you think?

Oh what a night...

So our anniversary was perfect! The meal was spectacular and everything went smoothly. I swear, if you haven't tried Maggianos..it's awesome! You don't know what you're missing! I had the lobster stuffed ravioli..and oH..mY..gOD...it was wonderful! After dinner I surprised to find out that Erik planned for my family to be at my favorite whole in the wall bar for some karaoke! I thought we were going to moviesss..but he tricked me!! I had a blast winning third place at the karaoke contest. Melanie won second!! This was out of ten people so I was very pleased with us. I sang "I would do anything for love" by Meatloaf. Then later I sand "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen and then after one of the judges stopped me and told me that if I had sang that song at the contest I would have won! Wow, did I feel great! Well all in all it was a fantastic night that I'll never forget. Thanks honey for making it happen!

Happy Anniversary Honey!

I love you very much!

What a week.

It's been quite a week for me over here. My English class started on Monday where I was suprised to find out that I needed to buy THREE books for this course. Can you believe that? Three books? Well I found them all at three different locations..but it took a lot of work and my professor was little to no help. Other than that I've still kept on my exercise regime. Right now I'm doing the elliptical for thirty minutes six days a week and I've been really trying to cut my portions down. I'm excited because weigh-in is tomorrow and I hope that I've lost. I've really been kickin' butt. Another thing I'm excited about is that mine and Erik's anniversary is Friday! We will have been together for six years! Can you believe it? So he's going to be taking me to my favorite Italian restaurant Maggiano's...and oh my gosh it's soo good! I won't be dieting that night needless to say. We're also going to the movies that night..(if we have time) and I have no clue what to go see...any suggestions? Well I hope everyone's having a great week and I'll let you know how our night went!


p.s. Thank you Dina and Katy for the sweet little Valentine's Day card..Gavin loved it!!

Life Lessons

Never record the Superbowl on your DVR.

When the recording stops thirty minutes before the game ends...start it back up!

Never accidentally change the channel five minutes before the game is over and then when you change the channel back the winning team is already running the field.

-sorry honey.

-yay Colts!!

Back to it again.

Ok, so I started back to my healthy lifestyle on January 2nd. As of today I have lost 9.6lbs and I'm feeling pretty good. I've been walking with Karen and doing the elliptical and both have been kicking my butt! But I think I'm going to start journaling on here my thoughts and feelings because a lot of what I'm eating is emotional and I've been thinking about starting a journal for awhile now. So mine will be public and hopefully it will show people they're not alone.

So today January 29, 2007.

Here it goes... Thoughts right now? Well, I can't escape the fact that my back pains are back. They come and go and I'm not sure if the exercising is causing the pain...but it sure is getting on my nerves. I always thought that when you exercised you should feel better...but I think you feel a lot worse before you begin to feel better. Any thoughts on this..please swing them my way. Another thought. Well I'm already anxious for my clothes to start fitting better. But I've tried my jeans on and I just can't tell a difference. Karen reminds me that you lose weight in all different areas like your legs, and arms....but why can't I just lose it in my waist?..I mean, come on already!!

So Karen and I made a really great healthy meal that I got out of my new cookbook. I got this cookbook at a thrift store for $4 (well Melanie bought it..but I snagged it.) So I think I'm going to start posting recipes on here for everyone's enjoyment.

Ok, hope everyone's having a great week!!

So...

It's almost been a month since my last post. What's wrong with me?! I told Dina that I'm just not as interesting as everyone else to be able to blog every day. BUT I'm really going to try to post more often. I know that this is the best way to keep up with everyone and for them to keep up with me. So it's just been same ol' over here. I haven't started school yet so I'm actually kind of bored..and a little stress free. I start school in February..so I'll probably be posting more on here..just so I can vent. Well anyways, I found out that I only have two classes left before I can apply to nursing school. I'm super excited about that..because MAYBE if I get accepted I'll be able to start school in the Fall. But if I don't..there's still plenty of classes I can take to go towards a bachelor's degree. So I've basically got everything planned out. Anyways, I miss Erik. He's in Utah and he's been gone since Thursday. It hasn't been that long and I'm really to busy during the day to miss him...but it's at night when I'm wanting him here the most. I just get in trouble because I watch scary movies..but I never actually got scared when he was here. So I've had to lay off of the scary movies until he comes back. But I do pick him up at the airport tomorrow..so yay! Ok, well I better hit the hay...miss you guys!

And a Merry Christmas to You!!

Well, I'm just getting on here to wish each and everyone of you a very Merry Christmas. I love you guys!!

Dina-PLEASE stay indoors! Promise? I hope you have a great Christmas and give Katybug big hugs from me, Erik, and Gavin..LOVE YOU!

Teresa-no stressing this holiday...ok??? I hope you get everything you want because you deserve it! Please stress to your family to have a very Merry Christmas and thanks for such a great Christmas party..LOVE YOU!!

Manda-if I had the money I would have spent it on a maid for you..so then your Christmas would definitely be stress free. Wow, what a to-do list! Tell Joe that we said "Hi!" aND I hope that your dessert is a success! LOVE YOU!!

April-what can I say that I haven't already told you at the Christmas party? Just know that I'm always here if you need me. Tell John and your sweet baby girl Merry Christmas from me! LOVE YOU!!

Jenny-Awwww..Jenny Jenny Jenny...me and you go together like peas and carrots :) Was just dying to say that. I hope you get everything you've ever wanted out of this new year...have a very Merry Christmas! LOVE YOU!!!

Billie-what a great friend and sister you are. I still can't get over that wonderful gift and I'll treasure it always. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and know that we miss you tons! LOVE YOU!!!!


Eat, Drink, and be Merry!!! Merry Christmas!!

I know...

I haven't been on here in forever. Believe me, there have been several times that I've wanted to come on here and vent my heart out..but I just haven't had the strength. I'm exhausted. I'm just really exhausted. This is one of the busiest times in my life. Why, you ask? Well, I'm getting to the end of my school semester and my Anatomy teacher has squeezed 4 tests back to back, and not to mention 2 take home tests. I'm tired of Anatomy. To the point that I don't even want to become a nurse because I'm just sick of learning about the body. And can you believe I'm taking Anatomy 2 next semester? I just want to get it OVER. I'm telling myself that this is all going to pay off in the long run.

So Erik, Gavin, and I are going to get our XMAS pictures done this Sunday. I'm already expecting the rush because it's the weekend that everyone's going to get thier pics done too..just in time to send them out in Xmas cards. But I'm determined damnit. I'm going to get these done if my life depends on it..and its seeming that way thus far.

I am actually in a good mood today though. Manda, I'm wearing those booties that you got me for my birthday. It's freakin' freezing in my house, so I put on my booties and they're sooo warm, and comfy, and pretty....and pretty sounding (they have bells on the remember?) Gavin and Kenzie are having a kick out of them....I even turned on some Xmas music and started stomping around...Gavin and Kenzie were laughing with delight. Awww, kids are great.

Well anyways, I have to go study some more. New test on Saturday. I've been praying that we'll have a huge snow storm and then school will be closed on Saturday. Everyone pray with me!! Hope everyone's having a better week than me.

A BIG Thank You!!

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for making me feel so special on my birthday. Also, thanks to all of the phone messages, e-cards, and to everyone who was at my birthday dinner. I had a great day and I'm very lucky to have each and every one of you in my life!!

Thanks Again!

Gavin patiently waiting for CANDY!

Gavin's first pony ride!

Gavin And Kenzie

They are about to go to a Halloween Carnival!