Enjoying the sleep

I didn't blog much last week, it was a busy one.  I am proud to say I got a lot of walking in, including two days where I walked over 12,000 and 13,000 steps.  That was cool.

This weekend we had a wet, cold Homecoming.  We were happy to stay and help out in the concession stand, where it was dry and out of the wind.  The Wildcats won solidly, and Janelle made a beautiful Freshman Princess.  I will try to get some pictures up soon.  We also had two Eastern Star Installations to attend for our local district.  Everyone did a great job, including David, who was making his first 'official' appearances as a Grand Officer.  Go David!  I was very proud of him.

Tonight, I am trying out a new pillow.  Last week was really rough after waking up with a really stiff neck.  It's been really slow to get better, so today I bought a new pillow.  I sure hope I like it!  That, combined with the time change has me optimistic!  I am heading in now to try it out!

I hope everyone is enjoying our awful weather as much as I am.  For now, I love Fall, and the cold and wet!

Helluva day!

Wow, a day of sugar lows, accidents, meltdowns and drama.  Then school got out and Emma and her friend had a great time at the park.  David got some painting done on the house, and we had a yummy dinner courtesy of Loleta Meat Market!

AND I walked 11,967 steps today. (which really means over 12,000 if you count the ones from before I put the counter on.  HA!)

Happy November!  I love this time of year!

Bummer!

Today was the last day for one of my very favorite people at work.  She is moving on to a great new job, and I am very happy for her.  It also sucks for the rest of us, she left big shoes to fill and we will miss her advice, her friendliness, and her humor.  Best of luck, Margaret!

I walked 12,636 steps today!

Wow it's late....

Emma told me this morning that I looked like I hadn't slept well, and that I had bags under my eyes.  Fantastic.  So what do I do?  Stay up later than normal!  If I looked that great today, just think how fabulous I'll look tomorrow!!!!!!

On the positive side, I walked 12,597 steps today!!!!

Good to be back!

There's nothing like being told how much you were missed by a bunch of cute 5 year olds!  I had a great day back to work today, and seeing all the Kinders again.  It was fun to see their smiling faces!  I'm sad I missed the cool pumpkin patch field trip, but enjoyed hearing all about it from them.

I walked 9916 steps today, and if you count the ones in the morning that I miss before I put the counter on, I'm well over 10k.  Yay me!

It's finally starting to feel like fall around here.  I got the new LL Bean catalog and was looking at jackets.  I need a new one, and being out on yard duty again warrants a good one!

Oh!  I got Emma's 2nd loose tooth out tonight!  I hate pulling teeth, it's so disgusting!  However, I hummed a western tune, and 'lasso'd' that thing and we got it right out.  She did great  Hooray for the tooth fairy!

Too busy! And great fun!

Okay, so I haven't blogged for a while, but I have an excellent excuse!  We've been away for several (Like almost a week) to Fresno for Grand Chapter.  There, my most handsome husband was installed as the Grand Chaplain of California for the Order of Eastern Star.  It's really cool that he was chosen, and it's an enormous honor.  He (we) will have a lot of fun traveling the state this year, visiting chapters and having a great time with the other 2012 Grand Officers.

We had events, breakfasts, sessions, and dinners galore, and were exhausted every time we got back to our room.  Hence, no blogging!  Tomorrow, it's back to real life, walks, and hopefully some elliptical workouts.  The walking doesn't seem to be doing anything, so I need to do something more.  I also need to go get groceries, and a Halloween costume for Emma.  Again, another day were I could use a few more hours!  Wish me luck!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANELLE!!

Happy, Happy Birthday to my Janelle girl!!!  She is 14 today and by all accounts, she had a great day.  Balloons at school, and lots of birthday wishes.  I made a batch of brownies and took them to soccer practice for her to share with her team.  Dinner was an awesome crock pot roast.  Grandma, Grandpa, and Auntie Leslie came over for cake.  We will have having a big Sunday dinner with everyone with more gifts.  I'm really happy she had a great birthday.

Also, I walked 11,801 steps today!!!!  Go me!