TGIF

Another busy weekend ahead for us, starting with soccer tomorrow.  I'm excited to get to watch the kids play, they always do a great job.  Hopefully the rain will wait a little bit longer to arrive so they aren't soggy matches.  I was hoping it would cool off a bit more today, but it was another scorcher.  I just love the first rain of Fall.  It's so refreshing!  Now, ask me how I like it after a few straight WEEKS of rain, and the answer will probably be different.  For now, bring it on!

I walked 10,007 steps today.  Just made it!

Terrific Thursday

Today was a great day.  I had a good day at work, it was sunny and hot AGAIN, got in a good walk, home at a decent hour, and Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice were on.  Andrea has had her first 'official with the driving school' lesson, so now she can drive with us all she wants.  I let her drive home tonight, and she did a great job.  She was careful and steady.  I think she's going to be a great driver.  She should be able to get in a lot of practice before she gets her license as it wasn't quite as scary as I thought to let her drive my car.  My baby, I love my car, and she had her siblings along!  Whew!

I walked 11,045 steps today.  I'm actually looking forward to the rain that's coming so maybe things will cool off a little! (Wow, I never thought I'd say that!!)  If it was cooler I might be able to walk faster without overheating!

Weary Wednesday

Wednesdays are the longest days.  Pack stuff for the whole day, Learn to Earn, Work, Running Club, Ballet, and Soccer.  My walk was interrupted, and I wasn't going to make it back in time.  Luckily, my cousin saw me and picked me up, and I wasn't late. 

Emma wanted to try out my step counter, so she helped me get my grand total of 12,344 steps today.  Thanks Emma!

Andrea and Janelle played a great soccer game this afternoon.  They were both starters, and even though the team lost, it was a fun game.  I love watching them play!

A walkin' fool!

Today, I walked 10,527 steps!  Well, I actually walked a little more than that, but that's what got counted!  I had to do the shorter route today, as I got a bit of a late start.  I also got a little sunburn on my shoulders!  Gotta love September!

I survived picture day at school today, which is always a plus.  Adds a little extra hectic to the day!  Luckily, our class was first thing in the morning, so we were done right away.  When David got home we put up some more siding on the house.  Progress!

SO TIRED!

After working on the house all weekend, today I am pooped!  Ended up making 3 trips to Ferndale today, and it was just one thing after another non-stop.  Finally got home for good about 8:30pm.  Work was long, it was super hot when I went for my walk, and wah, wah, wah!  Poor me!

On a much more positive note, I am signing up for Walgreens "Walk with Walgreens" program.  I will track my steps and log them everyday, and earn discounts and rewards with Walgreens.  Not only is it something I'm already doing (walking) it gives me a bit more responsibility about making sure I get my walk in!

http://walk.walgreens.com/

Sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY!

Well, we slaved on the house this weekend.  We sheared the front with plywood, put on the Tyvek, replaced two windows (and got them trimmed!) and also got two corner boards up.  Everything is caulked and ready to go.  Next up we will start siding.  I'm glad the rain didn't derail us, and it only rained at night!

I'm hoping the weather holds through October so we can finish siding and get it all painted, and I'd still like to get the fence repainted as well.  High hopes, but we'll see what happens.  Poor Emma was on her own most of today, since I was helping outside.  I hadn't heard from her in a while, and we found her sound asleep in her bed!  She NEVER does that!  I hope she's feeling ok.  She wanted to sit with me after she woke up, and said she didn't see me enough today.  Sometimes I wish there were more hours in a day.  I'm surprised she actually went to bed.

Ah, Friday!

It was a pretty good day today!  Went to work, had a nice long walk, and even had time to stop and chat with a few people because I got an early start.  It was another beautiful day today, and I got hot!  Glad I've been remembering my water.

Two windows, trim boards, and siding were delivered today, so I know what this weekend will entail besides soccer!  Hoping to beat the rain that is expected on Sunday.

Tonight we had an awesome party celebrating David's appointment to the 2012 Grand Family for Eastern Star.  Patti and Randy Cady hosted, and it was a lot of fun.  Pizza and champagne for everyone!  Now it's off to bed!

Day days in a row!

Walking, walking, walking!  I had time to make the 'big loop' today, which is just about 3 miles.  I'm always tired when I'm done, but so happy to have done it!  It's been really nice to just take some time for myself.  I love smelling everyone's lovely flowers as I walk the streets of Ferndale.  The leaves are starting to turn, and crunch under my feet on the sidewalks.  It was a warm, muggy day today, and I was hot!!  Kinda looking forward to the coolness of Fall, so I can bundle up.  It's my favorite season.  This weekend I'm going to look for one of those thingies that keeps track of how many steps you've taken/how far you've walked.  It will be fun to keep track.



Tonight we get to stay home!  Sad that I get so excited about a night at home, but they seem to be few and far between!  All the girls have soccer practice this afternoon, but when we get home from that we get to stay home.  Grey's Anatomy starts tonight, so that's cool.  I was rather disappointed in last season, and hope that this season is better.  Maybe they're running out of stories!  I'm glad there's some newer shows I have found that I've liked.



Tough Loss

First day back to work after being out of town for 5 days.  I hate missing work because I know it leaves everyone short-handed, but it was for a good reason!  It was a good day back.

Emma had Running Club and Ballet today, so I'm sure she's into some hard core sleeping right now!  She loves the Hello Kitty we got her from Build a Bear Workshop, and has been taking it everywhere.  It even went to soccer tonight!

Andrea and Janelle had a tough game against Eureka High, a team full of Juniors and Seniors.  They played fair, which was nice, and they were a tough team.  Our girls played hard, and got some more experience.  I hope they don't let the losses get them down, if they stick together, they'll be a great team in another year.

So, it's been a long day.  I'm glad  I remembered to put something in the crock pot this morning so I didn't have to cook!  Off to bed!  Getting too late (again) and will probably wish I could sleep longer when morning comes.  Oh well!

I'm a terrible blogger!

Really, it should only take me a few minutes a day to at least write about my day.  I'm going to try to be better, we'll see how it goes.

July - had a great summer vacation!  We camped at Grizzly Creek, went to Petrolia a couple of times, and some other stuff I'd have to look at pictures to remember.

August - We took my parents, one sister and the girls to San Francisco for five days.  We did all the tourist stuff and went to a Giants game.  Had an awesome time!  School started, and schedules went wild!

September - School, soccer, and working on the house.  Have a major chunk of the front porch done, we are now waiting for two windows, then we can finish the porch and re-side the front of the house.  Also, David was just appointed as a State Officer for Eastern Star.  Had a long weekend in Riverside, met some amazing people, and learned a lot!  We will be super busy this year with his travels!

So there is 3 months in a nutshell.  I'm gonna try to be daily for a while!  (We'll see how long it lasts!)