Girl Power

So it's been over a year but Im back

2009-04-15T22:19:00.000-07:00

I know it has been awhile and I am pretty sure no one checks my blog anymore. But I started looking over it to show my before pictures to some clients at work and realized I really missed blogging. So here I am back in the saddle again at 12:21am I should totally be in bed I have to get up in the morning and be perky. I teach a step class at 9am.
Hey look I got mighty tired all of a sudden!! Hurray it's off to bed I go Hi Hoe Hi Hoe Hi Hoe

So how lucky am I??

2008-04-03T19:30:00.000-07:00

Ok I have decided I must LOVEdrama. Because nothing I do is drama free seriously. You would think a quite drive to work on a Monday morning would be a possibility but not for me, let me explain:
I am throwing myself a lovely pitty party decorations and all, you know the usual I love my job in Idaho I don't really want to move, then I counter that with Idaho is too cold (temp was a scorching 20 degrees)at least Texas is warm. Just as I come to the light and stop only half a block from work. And BAM I get hit from behind then because I love drama I managed to hit the guy in front of me. So we had a Natalie sandwich. It was fun!! Then the girl who hit me comes out to see if I'm OK and wants to just give me her number she has some where to be. I said umm I will be calling the police and do then she needs to use my cell to call the hospital yup folks the hospital. She just gave birth to a baby exactly one week earlier and she was headed to feed him in the NICU. Why couldn't it have been some creep to hit me why a very nice lady with a sad story. So now I can't do anything except wait for the police oh ya the guy I hit is cool too. Crazy Idaho folks no one gets mad just as nice as can be (kinda creepy huh)!!
I called work and told them I would be a little late getting in because of my sandwich situation. First they pittyed me appropriately then they laughed you see it was my first day back after my trip to Texas and my second accident in less than six months. I was kinda hit by a semi in October actually backed into by a semi in October. So anyway everyone who wasn't already at the office had to drive by and see me in a wreck so they all called and or text to get the low down and again as soon as they found out that I was OK they laughed.
So after the police said I could go I went to the Redi Care place instead of the ER (which was across the street) unfortunately the were not ready to care and I spent the next forever there getting x rays and such done. So I left for work at 7:45am and actually reached work at 12:15pm.
I get to my day job and everyone is back to feeling sorry for me because I move like an idiot. Then I have to go teach my aerobics class yes folk aerobics after a car accident is probably not a good idea but no one could cover my class for me.
All said and done I think the old man car is on its last leg, it looks ok just broken bumpers and scratched up the trunk is a little smaller and the doors are drafty but heck the thing is paid for. So it will be just fine.
As for me I am fine no worse for wear I guess, and evidently long winded.

Thanks Heidi

2008-03-13T15:34:00.000-07:00

So the previous post is thanks to my dear friend Heidi. I wondered who I could possibly look like. Funny some of the people it pulled up huh. Anyway it was fun to see.

Thanks Heidi

2008-03-13T15:30:00.000-07:00

Just the girls

2008-03-13T14:41:00.001-07:00

Nothing to much to say we sat we posed and here we have pretty pretty pictures.

Jessica and her cousin Elise are like two peas in a pod.

It's not a polar bear

2008-03-12T14:44:00.001-07:00

So we all went sledding for my families big Christmas party. Of course we had to bring the dog. He is the sweetest thing he is huge over 100lbs and thinks taking care of my girls is his full time job. Jessica climbs all over him and he wont let anyone near her. But if Jessica tells him to come, sit, stay, anything he is quick to do just as she says.
His name is Mac
The other pic is of a few of the cousins in the truck heading for the hills.
We had a great time my sisters picked me up and put me on a sled with one of my big sisters and down we went before I could truly protest. As we were careening down the hill of sheer ice I saw my death quickly approaching in the form of a jump. We hit with amazing speed the sled went one way and we went sailing through the air arms and legs flailing. No worries I stopped us with my BUTT yes both of us were stopped by my patuckous . When we landed our bodies were contorted in unnatural positions slowly we gathered ourselves and our breath. We hobbled away feeling a little on the old side but hey what is sledding if you don't come away limping? I am still undecided if I am going to miss sledding when we are in Texas I am not sure how many more trips my patuckous can take. But memories were definitely made that day.

Still playing catch up

2008-03-12T14:28:00.001-07:00

We showed up to church early and a lady came to us and said we needed a picture taken we didn't plan on all wearing red but it worked out that way. So here we have the ladies in RED
Lila loves camera's basically she just wants to eat them. Lila loves all things that light up sparkle or resemble pearls. She was very helpful decorating the Christmas tree as you can tell she kept track of the ornaments.

SO...... Santa I WANT IT ALL!!

2008-03-09T15:02:00.001-07:00

OK!! Doesn't Lila look like Cindy Lou Who just got caught with a candy cane? She never did get it open all the way and loved sucking on it and hitting anyone who tried to take it away. Jessica is such a good kid I don't know what I would do with out her. SHE didn't need to sit on Santa's lap but Lila really needed to.
Just as they were getting off Lila grabbed a handful of the big mans beard. You should have seen Santa's face! PRICELESS

First Solids

2008-03-09T14:54:00.000-07:00

Lila didn't like the idea of eating from a spoon, but she came around to the idea. She is 5 months old here. At 9 months she still loves rice cereal nothing in it just the cereal funny huh. But she doesn't like the stage one baby foods I think it is the texture.

Happy Halloween

2008-03-09T11:52:00.001-07:00

Not the best pic but here are my girls and the dog on Halloween. Usually it snows in Idaho for Halloween but not this year we were lucky. They got way to much candy but that is what the holiday is all about
Jessica is a Hanna Montana witch and Lila is a bear. Eric and Laura bought the costumes.

Dentist: do they charge less for less teeth??

2007-07-21T16:03:00.001-07:00

So the 3 of us went to the Dentist, my sister works for one. Jessica and I went for a cleaning well as you can see she is running low on teeth. She still managed to get 7 cavities and need a root canal. Nothing makes a Mother more proud then having the dentist hand you your kids chart and it is all covered in red. Because you have to pay for every red spot.
For some reason Jessica had a true soul attachment to her front tooth. She wiggled that thing FOREVER. The night before we to the dentist I convinced her to let me see it professing that I wouldn't pull it out, then my Mom said Jessica look over there and snap out it came. She said Mom how do you do it? I said what she said make things that are supposed to hurt not hurt? I said it is a Mom thing!! ( If only it was true)
I had no cavities, and the dentist felt bad for me so he gave me a bleach kit. Should I be offended or not? That is kind of like someone loving you so much they sign you up for extreme makeover. You are beautiful on the inside but the outside could use a little work. NO I am kidding I have been wanting to bleach my teeth.
Lila obviously doesn't have any teeth but I got an impression of her hands and feet. All of the assistants and hygienists passed her around while Jessica and I were in the chairs, getting scrapped and scrubbed.

My Girls

2007-06-22T12:58:00.001-07:00

Ok I am a little picture crazy. But aren't they cute

Grammy and Grandad

2007-06-22T12:53:00.001-07:00

My parents with the newest additions.

Cute Cousins

2007-06-22T12:45:00.001-07:00

This is my sisters baby Macoy and my little Lila they were born 1 week apart. Lila looks a little squished

Family Outing

2007-06-18T17:34:00.000-07:00

So this is my family at the parade. It is a small town affair (bad choice of word). I mean a small town gathering. Anyway this is just me my parents and 2 of my sisters and their families. Oh there are more much much more. No I am not in the photo someone has to take the picture. The business going on in the back ground is a "TAG SALE" (to all the New Havenites) or just a yard sale if you are from Idaho.

Inventive or just CRAZY?

2007-06-15T15:25:00.000-07:00

Guess how hill billy I am. Remember Lila is on her blanket for jaundice.
Well my Mom and Dad have a portable generator it isn't huge it is about the size of a lunch box cooler. Anyway I will be attending the parade in the morning with Lila her biliblanket machine and a generator. Do you think people will look at us and think what kind of Mother takes a baby out who is hooked up to machines? Well she is healthy except the jaundice thing and I need to get out. I am inventive but is it wise I don't know. I will also be attending the rodeo that night I used to compete in this rodeo as a queen and barrel racer. So I really wanted to go.
Maybe I won't go to everything who knows I just want to get out. I will take pictures.

I MADE IT TO MY PPW

2007-06-15T15:02:00.000-07:00

What is my PPW? Well my friends it is my Pre-pregnancy Weight. I am back to my before Lila weight but not my before Jessica weight.
Now lets not get too excited I am back to the weight not the Pre-pregnancy shape. Hopefully that will be remedied as soon as I can work out again. Since Lila is still on the blanket that means that we don't even get to go for walks which is really sad because it is really nice out. Hopefully the Dr. will let her off the blanket on Monday, then I will start the stroller boot camp. So keep your fingers crossed.

Me and my girls

2007-06-06T18:15:00.000-07:00

this is me with Lila
Jessica is a great big sister
I thought this was awesome looks like she gives up!!

Can you say EPIDERAL?

2007-05-31T03:59:00.000-07:00

Ok so I don't know how to spell it but I want one quite bad right now. It is almost 5 am (we all know how I like that hour) and my contractions are about 3 to 5 minutes apart. Dang those babies hurt. Anyway I have been doing this all night but I think now I need to go to the doctor, I feel bad waking my Mom up this early but. I could go in and have them check and call her in a little bit, then she could sleep a little longer. At least Jessica got a full nights sleep.
Ok in case you are wondering Lila is not due until June 16 but what would I do if something went according to plan the kid wants out and I want to accommodate.
Breath ************ Ok I am back
Deanna did you seriously do this with no drugs? Not me man hook me up NOW
&)$*(#&($*&%)($*
I am leaving now I will call when I have a baby
Sorry no pictures you don't want to see this YIKES!!!!

The Pink Bandit

2007-04-27T07:40:00.000-07:00

In my last post I told about my ugly morning appearance. Well let me tell you how it all went down, I do mean DOWN!
Ok so large lady in pink bathrobe not so pretty sneaky. I left the safety of the computer room ducking & peering around corners. Then I was left to face off with the large picture windows and about 50 yards of open space (ok maybe less). So I ran with my robe flying behind me like a super hero cape. Unfortunately the carpet ends and tile takes over about half way through. I was like a pink flying super hero then I hit the tile and with a less than glorious thump I was a large pink mess on the floor bearing my testimony every where. The large thud caught the attention of all 5 million workers out in the yard and the view they had thanks to the picture window was FRONT ROW. All mouthed "are you ok" I slithered down to my dungeon in the basement. I promptly went about making myself as presentable as possible. It takes a long time to go from zero to beautiful these days. When I felt maybe I was ready I proudly waddle up the stairs prepared to pretend that nothing happened. And show all 5 million of those workers I was feeling fine and looking. Fine? Anyway
The phone rang for my Dad who was outside so I grabbed it and out I went ready to show off the new and improved me. All 5 million workers were....GONE!!! They had to go get supplies.
So much for my big come back. I still had a good laugh at what a mess I was and I can only imagine the conversations in the trucks on the way to Home Depot. I am glad that I could brighten their lives if only for a minute.
Yes for those of you wondering I do realize that if I had just walked like a normal person none of this would have happened. But what is my life without drama. NOTHING
Hope you all enjoyed the adventures of the Pink Bandit

Ok last one this morning I promise

2007-04-24T08:47:00.000-07:00

Visualize this (no I will not take a picture) I am very large and pregnant wearing nothing but a old pink robe. My hair is in a bun on the very top of my head (to accomplish more volume when it is down) let us not forget the bad breath morning sickness leaves behind. Ok why tell you all of this ?
Because again the landscaping crew is here and they have never seen me any other way. Ok sometimes I am eating that is cute I know. My parents yard is full of men and I look like the appitomy of why they shouldn't get married and have kids. Hey fear is good for the soul right? Anyway now I have to find a sneaky way down stairs to my cave and get a little better looking without having the entire crew see me in this state yet again. I will let you know if my stealth mission is accomplished. Lets not forget the fat pregnant lady part of this endevor
Wish me luck:)

Girl of the Week

2007-04-24T08:42:00.000-07:00

Jessica is girl of the week today and so my Mom and I are going to her school to do an activity and talk about how great she is.
She had one request. "now listen here, I only want Grammy to come to my school." we asked why and her very honest response. " Mom always has to puke and no one wants that around" I have to admit I see her reasoning I have assured her that I can hold my lunch for an hour. Then she offered to show me where the bathroom was just in case.
I will post pictures of Jessica in her class and maybe of the boy that has a serious crush on her. He is also in our ward, He is clean cut and his parents are totally RICH. Sounds like Yenta would be happy.

Morning Sickness strikes again

2007-04-24T08:38:00.000-07:00

So you think that the first 3 months are over so is the morning sickness right? Not so!!! I have become quite close with all 4 of my parents toilets. I had to post about it because here I sit trying to find the funny in it all. Then I realized hey I can eat as much as I want and not have the calories stick. You are all jealous and I know it. Involuntary bulimia pass the dough nuts.

7 year itch!!

2007-04-24T08:03:00.000-07:00

April 22, 2000 Eric and I were married. That means that last sunday was my 7 year anniversary. It came and it went rather uncelebrated.

Things kids say

2007-04-18T13:04:00.000-07:00

So as we were driving past Jessica's school and she said "look there is my school" right next to it happens to be our ward building. Jessica then pipes up "look there is my church, well every bodies church in the whole world, unless your Jewish then you don't go there you have a different one." I had to laugh.
Jessica was with my Mom and I at Kohls looking for some clothes for my Mom. Jessica was being so helpful she would yell "Hey I found some more Grandma clothes over here" then she would announce "and here are some more old people clothes". You have to love that she calls it just like she sees it.

Easter Morning

2007-04-13T15:05:00.000-07:00

The morning was a little early. We were heading to Burley to spend the day with my brother and his family. Totally fun

The Iona easter egg hunt

2007-04-13T15:01:00.000-07:00

Jessica didn't get as many eggs at this one but she did get 2 sports drinks. In each of the eggs at this one was candy or coupons.

Super Egg Hunt

2007-04-13T14:53:00.000-07:00

this is a easter egg hunt at the neighbors house they did 600 eggs and there were only about 20 kids. Each egg had either candy or money in it. She made bank

Letting a kid free with a camera can be umm INTERESTING!!

2007-04-13T14:40:00.000-07:00

Jessica was feeling artistic and went around the house with the camera. I promise the toilet is clean just out of focus. Jessica took the picture of my Dad in his chair, he is tired a lot so he sleeps in the chair a lot. She got a little modern with the picture of my belly, doll, flowers and the dog was worn out from following Jessica on her picture hunt.

Mason wants to fly

2007-04-13T14:34:00.000-07:00

This is my nephew Mason feeding the birds and trying to fly. He got a little sick doing the jumping and flipping. Totally fun

My newest friend

2007-04-13T14:28:00.000-07:00

This is my new friend Cynthia Cameron attorney at law. This is what a court house looks like. Not quite like Law and Order, but I think she could be on it (totally cute). I told my Mom that if when we walked in the court room we heard a dun dah. Then I would turn and run. I look large and in charge.

Young Women Big Natalie

2007-04-13T14:18:00.000-07:00

This is me with my Mia Maids well not all of them but 2 and Julia Jessica's favorite babysitter. I think I am being told I have the maturity of a 15 year old because I always seem to get put in with the Mia Maids. But I fit there quite well and love it.

Here for your veiwing pleasure

2007-03-27T16:05:00.000-07:00

Ok so I think I have posted all the photos I have for right now. As you can see we were busy and Jessica had so much on our trip. I was totally lazy the whole trip which was wonderful.

Its a PARTY!!

2007-03-27T15:56:00.000-07:00

Jessica's birthday has been going on for what seems like forever. Before we went to San Diego we had a little friends party here, then her class had a birthday party. Everyone in the class said something nice about her and one boy said she was cute. Her best little friend is named Morgan the same as in Texas. Then we had a party on her actual birthday in San Diego. Plus her Dad has spoiled her with presents. Needless to say she loves to get the mail. This is the inside of my parents 5th wheel.

Birthday Bike Fun

2007-03-27T15:48:00.000-07:00

Jessica wanted to rent one of bikes that we could pedal together. Only trouble is she couldn't reach the pedals so I ended up doing all the work. We also gave my Mom and Dad a ride so Jessica moved to the basket. I look really big in this picture I am really big but not that really big I swear.

Beach fun

2007-03-27T15:32:00.000-07:00

I thought it was a little cold it just happens I had bronchitis. Jessica didn't want to go in the water because she said the water was too cold. The water in Houston was much warmer. We had a great time anyway.
The one picture is of my brother's family.
Then there is the kids digging a massive hole in the ground they had a lot of help from my brother in law Jared too but I didn't get him in the shot.
I was covered in towels to keep from freezing and they were in suits. I still got a sun burn on my calves and feet.

Star fish hunting

2007-03-27T15:25:00.000-07:00

This is Jessica and her cousin Tatelyn star fish hunting. Because they didn't want to go on the splash ride well Jessica didn't and Tate wasn't big enough even though she said " I big SEE" notice the diffent facial expressions later Jessica decided that the star fish weren't gross.

It takes a Manatee

2007-03-27T15:21:00.000-07:00

Me and Jessica heading in to the manatee rescue. Yes I was hiding behind a large sea creature. I feel really big right now. By the end of the day I was having 6 to 7 contractions in an hour. Is that a problem. Nah cuz we all made it safe and sound but I did feel like a manatee out of water by the end.

Sea World

2007-03-27T15:14:00.001-07:00

This is more of the kids having too much fun.
Jessica said that penguin is kinda freaky mom. But when the other kids were getting their picture she decided the penguin wasn't as freaky.
Then there is the sea lions notice my nephew Carson is striking a pose and his brother is ready with the camera.

I almost forgot

2007-03-27T15:14:00.000-07:00

Kami also brought cupcakes for everyone for Jessica's birthday. Huge hit with the short people. Ok and the tall ones.

Blast from the past

2007-03-27T15:07:00.000-07:00

This is my dear friend Kami from Logan UT. Ok now she lives in Riverside CA. But she made the over 1 hour trip to see us. When we lived in Logan she was 2 houses down and we both had very small kids not so much anymore.
Totally fun to see her.

Kind of cold in CA

2007-03-27T15:02:00.000-07:00

The kids loved that they saw a "real" pirate ship.
It was a little chilly but we were cool with it cuz we are so HOT.
Then there is everyone except me (I am behind the camera) on the ferry from San Diego to Cornodo Island. The kids thought that was too much fun. My nephew Brody said "Dad now this is memorable." Glad we could help Brody

Look what he is holding

2007-03-27T14:52:00.000-07:00

This little bolt held up our travels for quite some time. We had to stop when we went into CA. To check if we had any citrus so they raided the fridge and confiscated our grapefruit and a yellow pepper. A definite threat to national security. Or at least to the farmers of CA. When we pulled out to catch up to my brothers rig we found our little treasure.
Here is also the whole family I forgot to mention that my brother Jared was ahead of us and had to run back about half a mile to help us change the tire. I am a little to big to lift the tire myself and Dad can't lift more than 5 pounds and my Mom is well my Mom so she couldn't do it. Anyway so my brother ran what a nice guy. We went to a truck stop tire store to get the tire fixed and they also found 3 nails and a partridge in a pear tree. Actually they laughed kind of hard it was like this massive hole from the bolt then 3 more little ones from the nails. We are evidently magnetic who know?
Memories

Too cool for Idaho

2007-03-27T14:48:00.000-07:00

This is Jessica with her cousins Brody(the boy), Tory(squatting), Mindy(baby), and Elise (standing)
Oh yea and the dog Lucy. And yes the dog thinks she is a human baby, Jessica might agree.

Fun in the Snow

2007-03-26T15:46:00.000-07:00

This is Jessica and Carson and Stetson at Thanksgiving. A little late I know but better now than never.

Blog Much????

2007-03-26T12:17:00.000-07:00

It has been awhile since I last wrote and I am sorry . Things have been a little up in the air. But on to good things Jessica and I went to San Diego for a vacation with my Mom, Dad, sister Jeanna and her family and my brother Jared and his family. All in all there was 15 people, 2 RV's and a mini van. Jessica has 3 cousins her age in those two families Elise who is almost a year older and exactly the same size and Carson and Stetson who are the twins.
Just before we left Eric sent Jessica a bike and she learned to ride without training wheels. She thinks she is a real pro. She is sporting a few war wounds from going too fast but I told her that means she is really a kid before it was a toss up.
We stayed at a KOA in San Diego. That was totally nice and they had cabins for the folks without an RV. There was a pool and playground needless to say Jessica was BUSY.
On the way down she let me know that riding in the truck with the old people (me, my mom and my dad) was not all that fun. Hey we tried to be cool but we couldn't be as cool as a van full of kids. So we were officially ditched for the van. So I got a quiet ride to San Diego and she had a blast. She learned to play hang man, Mother may I?, Jinx (heaven help me) and a plethera of others.
We celebrated her Birthday many times I actually have pictures of that.
We hit Sea World and got a little sun burned, and the beach. White pasty folks in California prime for burning.
Ok now I am going to try and do some pictures I will see how that little number goes

Where are the Gundersen's Going??

2007-01-13T15:32:00.000-08:00

Ok well, some Gundersens are going one way and one is ummm,,, not.
Jessica and I are moving to Idaho and Eric will stay here, please forgive me that is really all the details for now.
I will have the baby in Idaho I still don't know what I am having other than a baby but will keep you all posted when I know.
I know blogs aren't very fun without pictures and so I will catch up on it once we settle in Idaho.
Thanks

Where have the Gundersens been??

2006-12-17T17:45:00.000-08:00

So sorry that I haven't written in such a long time. Lets talk about why. Well I am due to deliver the next Gundersen in June, so lately I have been paying homage to the porcalin thrown. I also just opened the newest LA Fitness days go like this hire people plan schedule and vomit consistantly through out the day. The people in corprate offices came to my gym and I had to do a conference with them for all of the LA Fitness aerobics people in Houston. To beat all I am still working at another gym and still have personal training clients. So free time is hard to come by I do have photos and stuff for ya'll. And promise to get them up ASAP.
I will be sending out the Christmas letter sometime soon we may need to call it a New Years letter, you know me I am always a little late.

Hello Vikings

2006-10-17T14:09:00.000-07:00

Since Dru and Eric lost their heads I was single for a minute it was fun.
That Festival was FUN

Flatulent Oaf and the unwashed weasel

2006-10-17T13:53:00.000-07:00

This happens to boys who look at the other picture. I have your back Krista (Dru's wife)

UMM what to say????

2006-10-17T13:46:00.000-07:00

This is a sample of those who ventured out to the festivities.

Texas Fair

2006-10-15T17:21:00.000-07:00

This is the Fort Bend County Fair. As many of you know I am addicted to county fairs, this one was a fun small town affair. While we were there is was roughly 100 degrees seriously. So we put Jessica on the swing ride to cool her off, our first plan was to spend the day at the fair and then go to the rodeo that night. That would be why we bought the $20 wrist band so she could go on every ride, that would have been a great idea except we are beginer Texas fair goers after only a few rides and seeing all the livestock we ended up suffering from heat exhaustion and went home feeling sick and all fell asleep.

Hunt Kill Eat

2006-10-15T16:28:00.000-07:00

Eric and Jessica ate a sausage on a stick, Dru got a turkey leg and I the great hunter had an apple dumpling. Well hunting is not my strong suit.

Jousting and Juggling

2006-10-15T16:24:00.000-07:00

This is Eric and my brother Dru

Scarey People

2006-10-15T16:18:00.000-07:00

Mid Evil Nursing Bra

2006-10-15T16:16:00.000-07:00

This thing is amazing great support and easy access. Ok I am kidding but funny huh

Welcome to the Festival

2006-10-15T16:11:00.000-07:00

These pictures will be all out of order but here goes. We went to the Renaissance Festival and did we SEE a lot.
This is a Beef Eater as they call them in England Jessica had her picture taken in London with a real Beef Eater when she was about 4 months old she had a pudgy little hand around some part of his uniform and wouldn't let go, this time we had to almost push her to get a picture

Little Village

2006-10-15T16:04:00.000-07:00

Rodeo

2006-10-15T15:41:00.000-07:00

We made it to the rodeo and had a good time the best part may have been when the flag girls. Came riding out and did a criss cross pattern in the middle of the arena and 1 girl wasn't paying attention and broad sided another horse and rider. Girls went one way horses went another flags broke and cowboys came from everywhere. No worries the horses never fell or got hurt but they probly weren't real proud of their riders. Because later the girl that caused the wrecke got bucked off on to her head. It was a star studded rodeo well only if you are into rodeo but it was good.

YEEEHA!!!

2006-10-15T15:35:00.000-07:00

Somebody is having fun but I don't think it is the pony.

I sluffed work

2006-09-25T13:41:00.000-07:00

Ok so what kind of example am I to my kid???? My brother has the day off work and so we have been just hanging out. Everyone thinks we are married!!! Hello my BROTHER and he is 40. I will post a pic he doesnt look 40. Anyway back on topic. I am supposed to teach a pilates class tonight at 5:30 but Eric and Dru (my bro) want to go to a movie. So we will later I say after 6:30 when my class gets over. Ah Hell lets cancel class so I did.
I even taught a lesson on honesty yesterday.
How juvinile and FUNNY
I gotta go party

Go Astro's

2006-09-19T14:40:00.000-07:00

So for family night we went to an Astros game here at the Minute Maid stadium. We bought our tickets from a scalper on the street we paid $10 for tickets right behind first and 11 rows up.
We even ended up on the big screen they caught me doing a really dumb face. Go me!!!
Jessica was just jabbering her little head off and not watching the game when the Astros scored sending the crowd of 30,000 into an uproar. Well Jessica fell out of her chair and Eric and I were usless to help her we were laughing to hard.
Our punishment she has been singing take me out to the ball game all day.

Funny things kids say

2006-09-19T14:33:00.000-07:00

Eric was planning a day out with Jessica and he said "what movie do you want to see?" her response, " we just can't see the one about the sock!" Eric "about the sock?" Jessica responds "yeah, because Ivelin (our neighbor) is taking me to that one" I jump in " Jessica do you mean Pippy Long Stocking?" Jessica responds "yeah the one about the sock"
Hey whatever so long as she is happy.
One day Jessica was showing us all that she has learned at school. Standing very tall she points to her left and says that is my left (insert appropiate parental approval aka good job....) and this is my right (again appropiate parental approval).
Then very seriously she adds and this is my south pointing behind her. Hey we thought it was funny.

Family Day

2006-09-08T17:44:00.000-07:00

Miniture golfing in the dark. It was really fun even though Eric tried to use Jessica as a T. Hey it was dark

6:30 am comes early

2006-09-08T17:41:00.000-07:00

It turns out that none of us love 6:30. I make breakfast and jessica's lunch while they try to get ready. Aren't they cute???

YES!!! I AM that mom!!!

2006-08-26T15:38:00.000-07:00

You know what Mom I mean the one who video taped the whole morning. I from waking her up to leaving her in her classroom. You will notice I took a few pictures. Did I cry yes for a minute it's just that she is all that I have and she is growing up so I called my Mom at 7 am her time and we cried together. I had to keep Eric from going to get her too early he was sure that she wasn't having any fun and that we should pull her out of school right away. She came home I bought her flowers and then we all went swimming. I feel like I never see her I drop her off before 8 and pick her up at 3 but I leave for work again by 4 or 5 and then it is time for her to go to bed. Wow this is long anyway I hope everyone is doing well

2006-08-26T15:35:00.000-07:00

Her classroom There they go!!

Fashion Icon

2006-08-26T15:30:00.000-07:00

Isn't she cute but notice she is missing another tooth We are so proud

First day of School

2006-08-26T15:22:00.000-07:00

She is on her way to graduating!!! Think, she won't stop now until she graduates, that my friends is a big deal!!!
Like the uniform?? She was nervous and frankly so was I.. We just finished week 2 and she still likes it so all must be well.

Little Girls Grow Up

2006-08-13T12:44:00.000-07:00

So it is official Jessica starts kindergarten tomorrow. Eric gave her a fathers blessing. She can't even think about school it makes her cry she also can't seem to remember her name when some one asks.
As it turns out she is not in the same class as her little friend which was a bit of a stresser. She doesn't know her address and she did in CT she mixes up our phone numbers so she worries that she couldn't find us, if she needed to. I keep telling her that we won't lose her but she is pretty scared about it all.
School starts at 7:50 AM and gets out at 3:00 PM.
I can't tell you how many stores we went to looking for the perfect lunch box. Since she is going to wear a uniform her lunch box and backpack have to be just so cool.

2006-08-08T14:52:00.000-07:00

My brother is here kicking it with us.
He just had an interview with LA Fitness for a sales and or management postion. If he chooses to take it he will be living here with us poor soul..
I have to run to work

Zoom Zoom

2006-08-01T10:17:00.000-07:00

This really is my new car. Can you believe it???? I will be sweating a lot to pay for it but oddly enough I am ok with that. Come visit I will take you for a ride:)

2006-07-15T21:10:00.000-07:00

While awaiting the arrival of our furniture that was en-route via St. Petersburg, we spent a couple of days in Galveston. Galveston is Texas version of happiest place on earth, and approx 25 minute drive from Houston. There are miles of sandy white skinny beaches (read into that however you want), and lots of restaurants to entertain those of us who are not. There is also cruise ships, old towns, museums, and sharks in the free as well as captivity. Well, before we jumped in the gulf of Mexico as live bait, we decided to take a closer look at our predators. Moody Gardens is a fun place to check out a tropical rainforest, and entertaining fish tanks. For dinner we went to RainForest Cafe', which is located on the beachwalk in Galveston. For those who would like to visit us (or if you want to come unbeknown), make Galveston a must see on your trip.

Jessicas New Friend...

2006-07-15T21:02:00.000-07:00

Jessica has spent much time in the pool. Our apartment complex does not have a lot of children. However, Morgan happens to be Jessicas age, and they will both start kindergarten at the same school.
By the way, the previous picture was taken on the 4th of July. It was raining, and we went to the Astrodome, where the worlds largest indoor carneval was hosted.

Still alive and well

2006-07-15T19:49:00.000-07:00

Things are going wonderful!! I did an official Cowgirl Up!! My furniture is here finaly!!!
I am working at LA Fitness and a private pilates studio and LA is considering me for the aerobics coordinator position. That means that I would not only get paid for each class but I would also get a salary. Yeah me!!! clap clap clap
Right now I teach 7 classes a week. But I have to take a bunch too to qualify to be a coordinator I will be attending or teaching 17 classes a week holy crap that is a lot of sweat.
Eric and Jessica spend a lot of time at the pool and now it looks like Eric going to get job that would be fun
I will post pictures soon

Houston we have landed

2006-07-04T09:02:00.000-07:00

In case you were wondering I may never quit using NASA terms. Heck I LIVE in houston.
Well after a long and prblem filled flight we made it. I am trying to be totally up beat and happy but I am camping in my apartment.
Our stuff hasn't even left new jersey yet. So it is paper everything no dressers and that is a little rough.
To add insult to injury Jessicas tooth started to hurt last night meaning we only have a day or two to qualify for state aid and get her to a dentist. We aren't holding our breath.
I have to wonder with all of the complications did we choose the wrong place to move too. Please I need to have friendly advice.
This my friends is me falling apart.

Houston prepare for an invasion

2006-07-02T11:33:00.000-07:00

Jessica and I are flying out tomorow. We leave at 8 am to get to the airport for our 1:34pm flight. So the move will finally begin!!

Goodbye Alley

2006-07-02T11:28:00.000-07:00

If you read my previous posts you know that Alley wasn't doing very well here. She continued to throw up no matter what I tried. She was happy outside though, in the apartment she was scared a lot, but she was a different cat outside. She loved it when she wasn't sick. She was loosing her hair and I just couldn't make her stay any longer for my sake. So I took her down to the vet to see what they thought and that is when I put her down. I mean I am the one that held her and preped her (I used to work for the vet). I couldn't do the shot I was an emotional wreck as it was.
Probly the hardest thing I have had to do in a long time. I have never had to make the call I always went a long when my parents did.

It's a BABY TOOTH

2006-06-21T22:37:00.000-07:00

So my darling little star of a daughter has some serious oral trouble. First we find out she has 7 count them 7 cavities (somebody wasn't brushing very well) That was going to cost us a whopping $484.oo. Hell-o !!
Then they get in there to find out that she actually needs a root canal. That will cost well lets add it up
971.99 - surgical center
500-600 - anastesiologist
383.00 - dentist
484.00 - other cavities
=
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What the #$%@!!!$%^( #$#$%^&*($
Then to beat all when her lip was asleep she bit it. I mean Hard. Almost clear through. Guess what happened next? Wait for it,..... yes folks it is now INFECTED!!!
So why not pull it?? My thoughts exactly. The permanent tooth under it wont show up until she is 12, we need to save room for the real one coming in.
Heaven help us.

GOOD &@!!%^**

2006-06-21T22:26:00.000-07:00

Ok so I can swear on my own freaking blog. It took me for freaking ever to figure out that my brother in law changed my password too.
So now I have a ton to catch up on.
We went to Salt Lake and saw Becca and Andy, Macy and Kate played with Jessica and they all had a good time. We were actually there for eric's concert which was really good not that I am byassed. I was thrilled to think that maybe Kate remembered me.
So sad news turns out that I am the worst person that have a pet. I brought Alley you know my cat with no teeth and too many toes and yup she is deaf.
I was affraid that the flight and change might be to much for her and it seems that might be the case. No matter what I feed her she throws up all of the time she is losing her hair in clumps. I am trying to give her pepcid because that is what worked in CT but so far it isn't working. But when she isn't pucking she really seems to enjoy her time outside. Even though she won't walk on the grass. She sleeps on the hoods of my parents cars. She also pucks there OOPS. I will take her into a vet before I head to TX but I will not be bringing Jessica just in case the vet isn't going to say this is totaly normal.

I have my blog back

2006-06-10T15:39:00.000-07:00

I was helping my brother in law set up a blog and some how combined the two but they are seperate now.

I am back

2006-05-27T13:55:00.000-07:00

I am currently at my Mom and Dad's house in Idaho. Jessica had a little meltdown today she said she might miss Connecticut. I don't know how to help her I miss it too.
I have all kinds of pictures of Eric graduating and all kinds of stuff. BUT this computer is too old and it takes a long time for things to work. So here is for hoping I figure out how to do pictures on this computer. To think I just about figured out MY computer.

Houston we have a house

2006-05-15T16:43:00.000-07:00

We just signed a lease for a 2 bedroom condo, the school is good not stellar but good.
I dont have the exact address right here and I am just to freaking lazy to go and get the paper with it on it.
Let the never ending packing continue.

Blue eyes again

2006-05-08T19:46:00.000-07:00

Let me give you the low down on how the antibiotics get into Jessica's eyes.
We sit down on the couch she lays onto my lap, I get the drops and go in for the drop when just as the liquid hangs above the target. She sits up and says wait wait wait. This happens many times making her forehead infection free. The first time I had to use one leg to hold down both of hers and V-Nat had her hands. Still the little crapper got away so we try again then she screams so loud and hard that she starts coughing and gaging. Now we have it down to a science, just me and Jessica. Her eye looks a lot better and tomorrow she gets to go back to school so that means I am back at the gym in full force.
Jessica has now decided that she loves the color pink for everything except her eyes those she likes blue.

Houston we have a plan

2006-05-07T10:56:00.000-07:00

In case you didn't notice I have neglected my duties to the Blog. Well things have been a little more than crazy around here.
Eric is going to attend Rice University yup the one in Houston. So it is off to Texas we go.
Eric is there right now to finalize the application process, and find an apartment. Which is proving to be a definate challenge. Finding a nice apartment is easy enough but finding one in a good school district is a killer. Mainly because I am a snot when it comes to my kid. I mean a real snot I only have one .
Yesterday we had a tag sale and we did rather well I am now missing a large sum of my crap which is a really good thing.
Eric heads out today for Mexico he will be there for 2 weeks so that means that I will be packing up the house with the help of little Jessica. Who is currently sporting a large swollen pink eye not just the kind that you ignore, the kind where you have to take her to the doctor. And my friends, today is Sunday can you belive that doctors take a day off.
And so do apartment complexs well that makes today a day of rest no matter what.
But that doesnt mean I should avoid the shower I smell almost as bad as the garbage.

DRAMA, DRAMA, DRAMA

2006-04-07T09:16:00.000-07:00

Now we know we didn't get into Juliard they only accepted 10 students for the entire school. Then there is Eastman our "sure thing" not so sure, we are onthe wait list number 1 or 2 but the wait list anyway.
Jobs look like this Colorado Springs wants to meet with Eric and there is a church in Houston he applied to and they called his references with in the hour of getting his resume. So read into that what you want I am done trying to read the minds of organists. That should have you all up to date and oh yeah I am flying to see my family the end of May we will move out before June 1st. Is anybody else worried about what we will do after we leave here. ME TOO

2006-04-04T11:03:00.000-07:00

This is straight after the performance he was so happy. He did very well and got the only standing ovation for a student in Woolsey Hall. Of course Jessica was very proud of her Daddy and always looking for a photo op.

2006-04-04T11:00:00.000-07:00

2006-04-04T10:56:00.000-07:00

Jessica is Erics closing act singing "since you been gone " by Kelly Clarkson

Sit down and get comfy

2006-03-27T12:21:00.000-08:00

My computer is finally letting me post pictures so this is a marathon of posts. Have fun!!!

2006-03-27T12:19:00.000-08:00

This kitty also surfs

2006-03-27T12:18:00.000-08:00

She is a CAT folks.. who is trying to see the paint on her face. I totally let her try. Mean I know

2006-03-27T12:17:00.000-08:00

This my friends is a very expensive birthday party. At the Colony hotel in NH, fully catered and an open bar, (for the parents) every kid got a kick board just for showing up totally unreal.

2006-03-27T12:14:00.000-08:00

Carriage driver is not I repeat NOT a photographer. I was so freaking cold this blanket saven my lower limbs from frost bite.

2006-03-27T12:12:00.000-08:00

Mom Carrie and Krista waiting for their 5 minute makeover in grand central station brought to you by QTips. Not just to dig out crap form your ears, use um to put your lipstick on. Anyway it was totaly fun

2006-03-27T12:09:00.000-08:00

Money shot. She hates the camera Seriously:)

2006-03-27T12:08:00.000-08:00

Each girl got their own little cake they looked great and tasted great too. Jessica wanted them to be lemon because that is the way Samantha had it in 1904(American Girl)

2006-03-27T12:06:00.000-08:00

Ok that is cute Right?? She looks so big

2006-03-27T12:05:00.000-08:00

Heidi, my Mom, sister in-law Krista and sister Jeanna. This is the big kid table at the tea party. We weren't allowed to sit with the kids we weren't dressed up. AWWW Shucks

2006-03-27T12:03:00.000-08:00

Jessica's big 5th birthday party. It was indeed a tea party of the highest order.They had a great time.