Um.. Pathetic is all I can say. It has been way too long...

Honestly I have no idea where the time goes. You would think, because I only work a day or two, a week, I would have all sorts of time to myself. It never seems to work out that way though, things creep up on me every day. The next thing I know, the kids are home. Today, I am home, sick, with a throat infection, so today I decided to start writing again. I will also try to finish up, my photo albums, and make some cards. What I wanted to be doing was go to the gym, to start 2010, fresh! But that is not going to happen for a few days, so here I sit.
2009 was a pretty good year, all in all. My family was well, and we had lots of good times together. Trips, to the U.S, Mexico, and skiing in the mountains. The kids seemed to enjoy them all. We are a very lucky family, to be able, to do these things. We also got a dog, Molly, who is finally settling into our lives. She is still only 9 months old, so she can be a bit naughty, but we love her lots. She really has become, my dog, which is not really surprising.

2010 what is in store for us, well noone knows for sure, but there will definatley be sports, and more travel. I am looking forward to another healthy year, of physical, mental and emotional growth, for my kids and myself.  Hope all my family and friends has wonderful start to 2010! Bring in on!

Schools out! Summer is here!

Happy summer!!! Another successful year for all my boys! Congrats to Justin for finishing his degree and to my twins for their steller marks! To Evan for great marks and improved behaviors!!! I am blessed ! Here we are the whole gang, with one more to add to our family, Zoe! Finally a girl!!!!!

Turtles..

I Love turtles and have a little collection of various interesting turtles. I also have a tatoo of one on my foot..

This turtle I came acrross in a little pond in AZ...

My three boys,,,

Here Is Michael <> And Evan.. At Evan's communion. Justin was not there....

Glass Art.. Az..

These are glass pieces put together and placed throughout the Botanical Gardens in PX .Az..They are amazing ....

True Friends

True friends:

Hold your hands, in good and bad.

Hold your hair ,when needed.

Hold you tight when you are lost.

Call you anytime, day or night.

Tell you about silly things,

Tell you about the serious things too.

Trust you with your secrets.

You trust them with yours.

Eat chips with you and have a beer.

Go on a diet with you...

Might not agree with you.

But listens anyway.

Respects you...

Gets excited about any new venture.

Knows your pets names.

Never gets bored of your stories or dreams.

Laughs with you....

Loves you....

you know who you are,,,

Hum Ho...

That is about how I feel today. I didnt want to come on here, after over a months absence, and complain, but here I go. It is not that life isnt good ,it is actually pretty grand. All the boys are well, and doing so good in school. I have a University Graduate this month, and 2 honor roll boys, and one who is always full of love and spirit. That is not too shabby. No it is not that.

I feel hum drum, because my body does not want to keep up with my mind. It seems that every week I have some new ache or pain. I mean I have been dealing with chronic neck pain for years, and have coped pretty well, and accepted that fact that it is never going away. But once again, I am having leg issues, and back issues. I am just really tired of waking up and always being in pain.

I took everyone's advice and pretty much have cut my running in half . (Due to a lengthy ,hip problem , about 2years ago). I have done that and have taken up walking 5x a week,and I still go to the gym,participating in a boot camp, and some minor weight lifting. I will never give up exercise, but have modified it in many ways.

I guess my frustration is the fact that I try to do something 5-6 days a week, some sort of physical exercise. What do I have to show for that? Well a body that is in pain , and a 5 pound weight gain, that I can not seem to shake either.

I also have continual problems with my digestive system, and just recently caved ,and take a pill everyday. I actually feel better because of the pill.

At the moment , I am digging out my WW things and reevaluating my whole eating.

My goals are really to lose 5 pounds in a month but more that that to be fit without being in pain!!!

I have two races in 2 months , one is dualthon and the other a triathlon. Both are sprints. I want to do well in them and feel great about the accomplishment. I hope that this body will not fail me........and I hope my mind doesnt give up either.