Let me just say that I saw Erin at Kiera's bday party and she looks AMAZING!! Seriously, totally hawt!!

If I can get my act together, I'll try to join you in Phoenix in January.

I'm tentatively still in for the Rock n' Run. Very tentative, though, unfortunately, but I'm going to try to make it work, which means I need to get off my butt again and start running. My sister is for sure going, so it increases my odds. I have to kind of see where I am with school, Joe's work, etc.

I requested info about a nearby career college 2 weeks ago, because I was thinking about going back to school when Hannah was in first grade (her school doesn't do full day kindergarten yet)... Anyways, they called the same day, invited me in for a tour, and I ended up doing some testing and getting a healthy amount of scholarships and grants that I couldn't pass up. So, I'm starting this week. I'm freaking the eff out, but I'm excited. I get to dive pretty much right into what I'm going for (veterinary technician), and only have a handful of credits that aren't directly related to my degree, so I'll be doing surgeries and tons of craziness really soon. Crazy considering 2 weeks ago I didn't even know if I wanted to go to school. I think it's really going to help all of us... Joe and Hannah don't get much alone time together, and Joe is so excited and supportive of me going back that he put in a request for now more traveling overnight for work during the time I'm at school, and since I'm going in the evenings, he'll be here with Hannah when I'm gone. It's going to be great for them, and I'm excited that maybe I won't feel so taken for granted since I won't be available at the drop of a hat like I am now.

My weight loss has really stalled. Partially because I haven't been working as hard as I should, and partly because I let my sisters really invade my headspace. They've most lost about 70 lbs, and I want to use it to motivate me, but we are all really competitive, and I hate being the only fatty, lol. We aren't ttc at this point anymore... When I started my new meds, we had to quit since it's not safe at all for a baby, and now that I'm going to school, it's going to be something I have to let go of for now. Joe seems to think this is the when I'll get pregnant though, since I can't really afford (time wise) to do it, but it's definately not something I'd be pissed about, of course, lol. I'm fine with it... We've got a lot of great stuff going on, so it feels like anything else would be selfish to want.

I am writing a novel, so I'll end it there since I need to go grab my niece from the airport anyways! Cliffnotes version is that we are fantastic. I'm glad that for the most part everything is okay with you girls though!

-- Edited by Cuppycake on Sunday 11th of July 2010 09:08:50 AM

Well things are the same around here as far as me being a stay at home mom. It's gotten SO much easier now that the kids are older and in school all day. The boys are doing more activites and getting more serious about the sports that they like so there's more driving involved and more sitting at practices but that's downtime for me where I can take a book and read while Sarah plays with the other little girls that are there.

Last year I decided that I wasn't going to look like sh!t when I turned 40 so I started on my "year of vanity." LOL. I've made some major changes one of the biggest was losing 50 pounds. I can't believe how it's changed my life. I am so much happier and confident and having so much fun with clothes and physical activity, etc. Making such major changes, not only saying I was going to do it but actually following through, has inspired me to make changes elsewhere in my life. Starting with my kids and where I've been slacking there.

Anyway overall things are amazing right now. This has definitely been one of the best years of my life. My family life is really good, my husband's business is doing great and we're just really enjoying things right now.

I feel bad getting on here saying all of this when so many people are down but I feel like I've worked really hard to get to this place and I guess if I can't share it with my friends, who can I share it with.

Not much exciting stuff here.

Hey everyone :)

I feel like such a complete tool that I am scarce around here. I can't believe how much things have changed for everyone.


Life has been crazy the last few months around here.

On May 7th, our house was broken into. They came in, trashed the entire house.. I mean emptied garbage, threw bottles against walls, broke our tv and entertainment centers, broke the kids' keepsake stuff, rifled through my underwear etc.. and stole everything of value we had. Including every memory card I had, and my brand new Canon DSLR with every picture of my niece on it from birth. all of our game systems, all of our DVD;s, anything of worth. I was completely devistated .We didn't have rental insurance, because it was costing a fortune and things have/had been tight for us financially. But we decided to stay in the house, get an alarm installed, get renters insurance etc.

I got a brand new Nikon D5000 for my birthday @ the end of May as a gift from Ryan and my FIL.  On June 7th ,we were broken into a second time. This time they destroyed everything again, broke the couch and got my brand new camera, which is btw not even paid off. I had it hidden (because that's how I had been living life for a month, hiding things) and they found it. Stole it of couse. The only thing they didn't take is my hard drive, which did luckily have some of my pictures saved  (BACK UP YOUR PICTURES!!!!!! please!) Our insurance was due to kick in on the 15th

So, that day we started packing our stuff and moved everything into storage in 3 days. We stayed with my FIL and Aunt (who were on vacation in Alaska). We ended up staying with them for about a month. Luckily, they are so awesome and really were so good about us all being there (8 people total in a 3 bedroom house).

So, we are finally in a new house. Things are starting toget better. The house is looking really cute (my Aunt has been busting her ass helping me decorate). But, I've been stressed beyond recognition. I hate feeling so vulnerable, and scared and pathetic. It really did a number on me. I am starting to feel better everyday, but I get pissed at myself often.

The kids have been amazing. They have taken it all really well, considering. They really only had a few times where they were really upset (which is so understandable). They enjoyed staying w/ my Aunt and FIL (I kind of did too lol!) but they are loving their rooms, and have just been so well behaved.

Ryan and I have been ok, kind of rocky. I know it's all because we are both stressed beyond anything we've ever had before. But, we are working it out, and I'm really lucky and happy because he really is a greay guy. And even though I want to throttle him sometimes, lol. he's awesome. We are getting away alone this upcoming weekend and I'm really excited. We need it SO bad we haven't had time away alone since I was pregnant with Jillian.

Work is work. I'm sick of my job, sick of stress and abuse but of course more than thankful to be working. how's that for an oxymoron?

So that's it for me. Sorry for the effing novel. Besides that, Jillian starts K August 16th (day before her birthday!) @ a Charter school here. And Ryan will be going into 2nd at the nearby public. They have started charging @ public school for full day K, so we decided to send her to the high rated Charter to check it out. I'm starting classes again in the fall, still trying to get the RN thing done. Somedays I really question my choice  but I know I eventually want to go to PA school, and that once I'm in pediatrics, I'll love it more. So i'm working on it.

Anyways I miss everyone terribly. I know I've been such a posting loser, but i really do think about you all, and love seeing/reading your updates on fb.

Love you guys.

Thanks for listening lmao! 

Hi, Jen!

That's horrible about what happened to your stuff. I can't blame you for moving.

DYK who did it?

It is so nice to read about everyone. I know some are struggling but it is also nice to see those in a great place right now as well.

Way to go, Erin and Kristi for all the weight you have lost, that is seriously awesome! I know John has dropped about 25 lbs and his attitude is completely different, just such more confidence about everything.

ABH - Happy Anniversary!

Jo - I am sorry about Katelyn. O was my rough car seat screamer and it lasted about 6 months. I wish I knew what to say to make it easier.

As far as us here, it has been a busy summer of baseball. Bryce played spring ball then tried out for the 7 year old all star team and made it and so has been playing with that as well. Owen is playing tball but his last game is this week.

I am here, nearly 33 weeks pregnant. I have not a thing ready for this baby, good thing by the fourth one I know in the beginning not a lot has to be done. He still does not have a name, we really just haven't had a chance to discuss it since we have been so busy. But I know he will have one eventually. I have struggled as you all know a lot with having a fourth boy, and I still am having some emotional issues but I am getting anxious about seeing what this little guy will look like and welcome him into our family.

All three boys are doing great. Keegan will be 2 in just a few weeks. Owen will be 5 in two weeks, so birthday party for them will be happening soon.

Jen that is completely and utterly heartbreaking and horrible :( I'm so very sorry you had to go through that twice. I would be a wreck. I really hope the police find the people that did that to you.

Jen, that is absolutely AWFUL!! I have no words for what you must have gone through over the past months. I am devasted for you. ((HUGS))