Thanks Rebecca.....

I just wanted to tell my sister that i am

so grateful to have her!

I love her so super much!

She is so supportive and positive and I

look up to her, and think that she is

just the greatest!

Even though, she wore a Steelers Shirt..... and

is a Steelers Fan.....

I still Love her oodles & gobbs!

Thanks Rebecca,

for being there through all the junk,

all the fun,

and everything in between!

Oh.... and.. Um...

I'm sorry Earth....

I left the water on last night again......

Another flood in the back yard!

DARNIT!

Though, i did turn off all the lights like NickJr told me to at 9:00pm!

Am I forgiven?

Shabby Aprons

Making APRONS.....

can custom make...or have some in stock!

Perfect for Mothers Day!... and don't forget

one for

YOURSELF!

(also make little girls)

Going Green.....

Today.... i will vow to be the best... EARTH RESIDENT as POSSIBLE!

I will not run the shower for an hour, or waste the water!
(like i did yesterday, when i was watering the backyard, and forgot about it, an hour later going outside, and finding a small flood in the backyard.. IM SORRY EARTH)

Oh yes, I'm ALSO sorry for leaving all my lights on... (every time my sister comes over she walks through the house and turns off all my lights... IM SORRY EARTH)

I vow to unplug all my electronics when im not using them... (you see, i forget about this kind of stuff, but i will promise that when im done charging my cell phone, i will unplug it from the wall.... ooops.. be right back, i see it is still plugged in...IM SORRY EARTH)

I WONT use harmful chemicals.....
I WONT litter trash.....

I WILL..... take better care of the EARTH, and teach my kids about the importance to do the same!!

HAPPY EARTH DAY!!!!

(...must turn computer off, and not let it sit on alllllll day!)

Proud Mom......

I'm so proud of my Jackson!
I'm reading though emails this morning....

...Oh no, here is another one from Jack's school..... Yes, i will be at the SPRING FLING, man they are persistent...... (the school sends out a lot of emails, shhhhh.. most i don't read through, oops)
This one i just happen to click on and to my surprise it said:

CONGRATUALTIONS to Jackson Hoffman......

wait... that's Jacks name.....
whats going on.. as i read through it says.......

"Congratulations to Jackson Hoffman and Kaylee Lewis-Hundelt for their outstanding vision. When the final decision came to pick a winner for our 25th Anniversary T-Shirt, we were all at a stand still. The committee was unable to choose between the two students. Therefore, the decision was made to combine both the students drawing into one work of art."

HOW EXCITING!!!!
He didn't even tell me....... modest little guy....
I would have been screaming it off the rooftops!

SUPERMOM!

So, i just wanted to brag... that i got called:

SUPERMOM!

Jack said that i was "SUPERMOM", because i made such a yummy dinner, his

ice cream cone for dessert was perfect in size...... AND... because I'm so pretty!

So there!

hmmm... i wonder what he wants?

{giggle giggle}

Obsess much?

Sometimes when i start to diet.... something in my head "CLICKS!"

CLICK!

I become obsessive over calories, how much of this and how much of that!

I see such great results when i do it this way... accompanied with exercise.

I started to use my best friends P90X DVDs.... HOLY COW!

HARD!

So, back to my obsession.... I recently started to diet... well after the Special K Challenge, i decided to really diet! i felt great..... i think i lost some weight, but most importantly i felt good......

So.... this brings me to my "CLICK!"

I'M OBSESSED!

My new "everywhere i go companion" is now my... calorie log....

I write down everything i eat, everything i drink... everything!
Please tell me someone else does this......
I get online to find out how many calories are in what... (calorieking.com works great)

Can you say OBSESSIVE.....

I have even come up with ways to make it look like the measurement of the serving size looks luscious!.... as you see above.. that's 1/4 cup of my nut energy mix.... look how it over flows in that little bag... full of yumminess... trick the mind... trick the tummy!

These are my new best friends, everything has to be measured!
Aren't they cute though.... from the Nigella collection...

I'm hoping by summer, i will be swimsuit worthy!
But I'm also hoping by summer, i haven't lost my marbles from my obsession!
So.. I'm off to measure something, put it somewhere to look like its more, to eat it later, so i can go exercise it off!...
WHEW, now I'm tired!
I'm thinking about blogging about the food choices...
I have become super creative with meals... (ie: the fish on the panini press, which in fact is the best ever! The Tilapia turned out FABULOUS, along with the Salmon)
Any ideas for yummy healthy meals... I'm all ears!

The Panini Press, for fish?.....

I had to tell 1 and tell all.... the new (well in my house) use for the Panini Press.....
Im an avid fish dinner maker, yummy eater of the fish........
Love love love it!

I had heard, to use the Panini Press to make something delicious!
Tonight was the trial!

1 fillet of Sockeye Salmon..... Check!
1 hot Panini Press......... Check!
Non-stick cooking spray..... Check!
(i put fresh garlic, and salt and pepper on my salmon)

Rested that little devil on the hot press.... closed the lid...
OH MY GOSH..... 3 minutes later!
THE BEST PIECE OF SALMON EVER!
No fuss no muss!!!!
Try it! Im addicted... i have Talipia in the fridge for tomorrow.... YEAH!
(sorry no photos, i ate it... then thought of telling the world!)

Wouldn't you know it......

Funny thing happened.....

Right after my post of:

"Enjoying the Single Life...."

I met someone... go figure....

Though don't start cheering for me just yet,

we are no longer together!

But a few things have been opened up to me....

1. I actually believe... each time i date someone,

I get closer to the "RIGHT ONE".. i don't date

often anymore... but I'm sure he is out there somewhere!

2. This is my cynical point of view... prepare yourself..

The time i spent with "said man"... is now wasted time!

I do hate to think that, but looking back....

its time, that i could have given someone that

actually meant... "exclusive"

Note to self: Get full definition of "exclusive" in writing before hand!

3. After dating "said man" i did realize things that are a

must have in the next relationship!

I really mean a "MUST HAVE!!!!

Things i will not budge on!

4. After becoming single again.... I'm actually...

Still OK with... "THE SINGLE LIFE!"

Things are back to where they were!

Lots of changes are happening around my home in the

near future.. and this is the time

that i get to focus 100% on Me & My Boys!

So..... go...... SINGLE LIFE!

A few positives....

• i no longer have to shower 3 times a day, on a whim that we were going to hang out that night.... the damage to my hair with all those showers.. i mean can you say split ends!
• my plans are.... my plans! :)
• I can ease up on the 11 layers of nail polish on my toes, trying to cover where it chipped..
• I can eat again! (though i am still on a diet)

Easter Hunt...

The Kids waiting so eagerly for the Easter Egg Hunt...Me, Mom & Sis (Rebecca)

Me & The Boys
Tag's First egg....

Jack "the egg hunter"

....oh there's one more....

All the kids with their new treasures...

"The Loot"

Had a great Easter Brunch at my sisters...

Was a positively spectacular day!

KIDS DROOL... Parents RULE!!!

They asked for it.....
They said... hey, "Parents vs. Kids"
Yesterday, at the park behind our homes....

Parents, the "Underdogs" vs Kids, "Young and vibrant"

Battled for title of the neighborhood:

BASEBALL CHAMPS!

It was a close game....

Kids 7 players...

Parents 4 players...

Had so much fun....

There was some "smack talking" going on...

The word "old timers" i think even came out of the kids mouths!

... must remember who said that, and give melvin..... I'll show them ol' timers!!

Though the game came to an end.. with tied score...

RE-MATCH.. is in order!

Because "moms" had to get dinner started....

Parents will prevail next time.....

We will become...

BASEBALL CHAMPS of the NEIGHBORHOOD!