Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Diets?

http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/health/1749.html
(Link to diet article)
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I read this interesting article which talks about the fact that 95 percent of people who loose weight "find it" again. I have tried to loose weight and like the article says, the only time I have ever kept it off is when I counted every calorie and weighed myself ever day. I know the drill, excercise, eat right, get sleep etc..but its interesting how we are set up for failure on these diets. I need to get on a diet but just aren't ready to climb that mountain ...again!
Funny how the weight I loose always finds me but I can't find my lost eyeglasses!
Amazing!
Oh to heck with it pass me the chips ;)
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God bless and hope you are enjoying the new year. I am finally back from being quite ill and ready to keep up the good fight once again.
On a sadder note lets all keep praying for Haiti give what we can!
hugs,
Amy

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Cats and their meeting at the heat vent

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I am home still sick and couldn't make it to Mass because of the lovely side effects of the antibiotic called biaxin which is doing its job against my strep throat and bad sinus infection but is taking its toll on my tummy so I am still stuck inside but ventured out to the market to get some bread and a few essentials (like ice cream)this afternoon. I feel a little guilty about missing Mass cause I went to the store but it was a quick trip and I really don't think I could take the long drive to Church and back with my tummy troubles. Just thought I would share a little of my Catholic guilt about missing Church. Anyway, when I got up this morning the 3 cats were all hanging out at the heat vent staring at it. I was wondering if maybe they heard a mouse because they were all bug eyed and intent. I think they were just really cold lol! They kind of looked like this cartoon pic I found on photobucket :)
Its been fun being a housewife this week and even though I am sick I have enjoyed the time with the family. The kids are playing video games together which is cool, they are having some fun playing more than I usually let them. Its freezing cold so they can't go outside for long! I am happy to hear their laughter and cherish every moment especially cause Alex will be a SENIOR in high school NEXT YEAR. I am going to go through some serious empty nest syndrome when that boy goes to college. Its back to work for me on Tuesday so I get to hang out one more day at home tomorrow. I thank God for everyday cause it all could have been taken from me, when I had my car accident. And I am sorry for all the times I was depressed and not paying attention to what I had and focused on problems instead of blessings, I pray the Lord forgives me for all past transgressions. I know Angels have intervened on my behalf in my life and I thank God for them. They come in the form of a friend,who pointed out how life is a gift, or in the form of the cop who knocked on my car window at a red light and warned me about putting on my seat belt just 15 min. before I was in a fatal car accident. My husband Mark in an angel, who sometimes doesn't express it but shows his love is quiet ways like bringing me home an iced tea when I am sick, or just calling to ask if I am ok. My kids are my angels, and so are my pets. And you are an angel to me for reading this and being my friend (Stacey!).
Sending love,
Amy

Thursday, January 7, 2010

18 YEARS!

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Thats right!
Tommorow is our 18th year wedding anniversary!
I can't believe it!
I was married soon after I turned 17 and my groom was all of 18!
We had a cartoon character sheet cake with a cartoon bride and groom for our wedding cake, ordered by my mom cause I know she thought it was just a big joke..but...
no joke!
We are still together and finding each other all over again.
The last 10 years have been pretty awesome, seeing Teresa go from 3 to 13 and Alex go from 7 to 17! Just think of all those changes in those 10 short years. In that time we have lost a pet, and adopted a few :), we have watched these kids grow up and pray they take good values out into the world and remember to be kind first and formost! A lot of those years have been eaten up with overtime, commuting, shopping, errands, so it makes me remember to cherish the time we are together as a family. Mark works days and I work midshift, we both work weekends so our days off together are rare so I will steal whatever moments I can to be alone with my hubby even if it just a trip to the store. I was just telling him that the next 10 years will be hard I am sure but wonderful as well as our extended family is aging and we really need to get to florida, alabama, alaska, and south carolina to see them all, money is our barrier so all we can do is hope for those future trips and make sure our prayers are with the family we don't get to see too often. My mom seems to be getting more mellow in her old age :) she is pretty easy to get along with (did I say that..:O )
I can't thank the Lord above enough for my opportunity to be on this earth and have a chance to live the life he meant for me. I don't love my job its true, but I love my family and thats what counts at the end of the day. I am home this week with a bad sinus infection so I have time to think for once and catch up on stuff at the house. The antibiotic I am on makes me nausious and can't rest so I have been watching alot of tv and reading alot here online. I have decided to stay away from the myspace/facebook scene, just too much drama on there for me, and I will stick with my blogging, which is basically just my online diary for myself and a few close friends and my daughter who loves to read my little musings. I wonder whats in store for the next 10 years? I pray your next year and next 10 for that matter are amazing, superfabulous, and fantastic!
Sending love,
Amy