Oh what a Relief . . . the heat that is

I'm so glad the humidity is gone, I don't mind 80's with zero humidity but 80's with humidity and feeling like its 100 degress is not my cup of tea! LMAO Today I'm totally relaxing, I'm crocheting with Helcinda on the back deck and slowly doing blanket, sheets etc and drapping them around the deck to air dry. Its beautiful OUT! Love it!!!

Tuesday Helcinda and I are going out for dinner and to the show to see My Sisters Keeper. I have been looking forward to seeing this movie. We are planning on having dinner at Chili's and catching a show ALONE! No children. WOOH WHO!

Happy Fathers Day

Happy Fathers Day to my hubby, family members, and friends -
you too dad, I'm always thinking about you and wishing you were here :)

Can things get any worse???

Well today we had planned a canoe trip with 4 other families - we always like to do something memorable when our niece is here to visit (Helcinda - lol). Well the canoe rental place called this am and cancelled due to unsafe water levels . . . from all the rain the current is too strong and unsafe. Sooooo we planned a cookout for later this afternoon and to swim . . . . well its rained all DAY since the phone call. THEN TO TOP IT OFF - the refrigator stops working at some time, all my salads, lunch meat for the week, watermelon, steaks, hamburger and hotdogs for today RUINED! Complete "hot" and "melted" - the repair man is here but is appearing unable to figure out the problem . . . . HELP! Of course all my groceries for the week was in the fridge and money is an issue! Never fails always something always.

HELCINDA from Davisburg "yaaah"

This week we are graced with the presents of HELCINDA from Davisburg. She cooks, cleans, laundry, and tends to children "yaaah". She has a great personality and we will continue to have her here until the children drive her crazy like the rest of us.

BITCHOLOGY

BITCHOLOGY

When I stand up for myself and my beliefs, they call me a bitch.

When I stand up for those I love, they call me a bitch.

When I speak my mind, think my own thoughts
or do things my own way, they call me a bitch.

Being a bitch means I won't compromise what's in my heart.
It means I live my life MY way.
It means I won't allow anyone to step on me.

When I refuse to tolerate injustice and
speak against it, I am defined as a bitch.

The same thing happens when I take time for
myself instead of being everyone's maid, or when I act a little selfish.

It means I have the courage and strength to allow myself to be who I truly am and won't become anyone else's idea of what they think I 'should' be...

I am outspoken, opinionated and determined. I want what I want and there is nothing wrong with that!
So try to stomp on me, just try to douse my inner flame, try to squash every ounce of beauty I hold within me.
You won't succeed.

And if that makes me a bitch ,so be it.
I embrace the title and am proud to bear it.

B - Babe
I - In
T - Total
C - Control of
H - Herself

B = Beautiful
I = Intelligent
T = Talented
C = Charming
H = Hell of a Woman

B = Beautiful
I = Individual
T = That
C = Can
H = Handle 'anything'

Before and After

We had to have our two front trees cut down after the snow/ice storm in April. Here are the before and after pics. I think it makes the house look super plain. I plan on putting up new privacy fence and we are going to move it up on our lot - kindof where the trees were.

Summer is HERE!

I did pretty well this semester, A - Engligh II, B - Microbiology, and C - Human Structure and Function. I'm happy :) This summer I'm only taking an online class, Human Growth and Development. I plan on working my 3 -12's and working on the house, yard, and spending time with the children - OH and riding of course!

End of April already ? ? ?

I'm being to think that as you age time speeds up. I can't believe its April 30th - I turned in my term/research paper today - WHEW! I'm so looking forward to a break from school I have been going strong for the past 18 months. I'm taking an online class this summer but I won't have to drive over there everyday. This fall will be hectic for me but I think I'm more prepared now. Happy May Day everyone :)

Todays my Birthday !!!!

What a great day I have had. The phone calls, texts, emails and walk by's. My DH made me a great dinner, steak, sweet potatoe, carrots, and brussel sprouts - Fruit salad for dessert later YUMMY!

I'm so excited my Structure and Function teacher emailed me back and i got a 88% on my test last week WOOH-WHO! I'm super excited about this!!!

Enough is Enough

I'm so excited - I decided last week that enough is enough. I started walking and watching what I eat. I re-joined TOPS and at my first weigh in I lost 8.5 pounds WHOO-WHO! I was so excited, I really didn't change much just my portion size and no snacking after dinner. I'm happy to say that something inside me clicked and I'm tired of being overweight and I know I can do it. No surgeries for me. I'm going to make my 35th year a losing one!!!

OMG

I can't believe it! I got a 81% on my microbiology test! That is great for me . . . it was super hard. Maybe I'm actually getting it . . . lol. I only have one more test and one more lab and my goal is to study hard and come out with a B in the class. I have a 79% now and that is to close for me. I CAN DO IT!

Now back to my research paper . . . 12-15 pages. I have 9 done :) I'm working on the historical section.

Enjoy this great weekend - its suppose to be in the mid-70's. I have no class on Friday so I'm going to work on my garden. I want to get the ground ready to plant. I plan on having tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, onions, herbs, etc.