7/28

So its been a while since I posted ( I say this every time don't I).....

Well we've been going to the pool pretty regularly still, gonna suck when the pool closes. Hunter still won't put his head under water, our swim lessons are on hold for now as she couldn't do it anymore. Grant floated with floates on his arms for the first time yesterday....."I'm floating, I'm floating" is what he said. It was pretty cute.

We went to Evie's b-day party on Saturday, hard to believe she is one......good times!!

Hunter had his Kindergarten assessment this past week, hopefully he is good to go. I started buying his school supplies. I'm going to be a total mess that morning, I took it off so I can then collect myself before I go to work. gonig to be so exciting for him.

Hunter is going to soccer camp at night all week at the soccer complex so I hope this will jump start soccer for him as he just isn't all in it yet. Games start in a few weeks.

Grant is just saying everything these days, I just laugh because I'm constantly saying "you can say that". We are officially off the diaper except at nights, we are in full throws on potty training. I'm so over diapers, I threw away the stupid diaper jeanie last week as it sucked so I got pissed and threw it away!! He's a big boy now and goes so its just a matter of tackling the night time which can take a while.

I've decided its time to give stuff to consignment so I am slowing compiling all the kids stuff, hope to make some $$$.

So Matt and I went on a date on Saturday. We don't go out to dinner much and rarely by ourselves so it was nice. We went to Mitchell's in Clay Terrace, if you love seafood this is the place and not badly priced either. We then got the boys and put them to bed and watched a movie, by ourselves w/o interruption. Very nice!!!

Well that's all for now

6 things about me

Here you go Kalynn and Missy

1. Well I truly love being a designer. I look forward to going to work every day, every day is different. I work with so many talented and dedicated people Designing schools is so rewarding. How many things in your life do you know will impact 1,000's and 1000's of kids for at least 30-50 years to come.

Picture below is from Franklin Township New Elementary that opened this past school year.



2.My dreams...........well I will not be a designer forever. I would love to own and run a event planning business for weddings, shower, business events, etc. One day I'll get there. Pretty sure I need to go to school so I will get my masters. I also want to go back to teaching one day which I will need my masters to be serious.

3. Friendships....well its been an interesting year for me on this subject. I've always been the type to chase friendships. Regardless on how much that person gave back to me or didn't I kept on them hoping they'd give back the same. I've had alot of heartache with those who don't and I don't know why they won't. So I've done alot of thinking... I know I have great friends and I have those friends who are there sometimes. I have realized that not everyone is there all the time and I need to move on and see them when I do and that is just the way it is. I have also learned friends change and you either accept that or move on regardless if that change is good or not. I have also gotten in contact with a few old friends from HS and college this year and feels good, regardless if we remain close I tried and it was good to talk with them.

4. Things I hate............I HATE WORMS...I don't care if its a earthworm, inch worm or whatever. I will not get near it or touch it. I cannot stand them and I freak out and they usually end up dead. Yes dramatic but hey that's me. Having 2 boys has really put this to the test, needless to say Matt thinks its pretty funny and encourages the boys to get worms near me. ( I think it also stems from my tramatic corn shucking incident when I was young and a big fat worm was in a piece of corn-needless to say I don't shuck corn)

5. This has been a year of change for me. In January my work decided to do a weight loss challenge. At first I was like whatever this is stupid but after I thought about it I was like I can do this, its not dieting its a lifestyle change. So starting Jan. 1 I gave us soda, fast food and eating crap. I drink water, eat better and exercise regularly. Yes I finally got my ass on the treadmill I got a year ago January from Lindsey. So by the 90 day end of the weight loss challenge I lost 18lbs. I won 1st place for the females. Felt pretty damn good I tell you. Since then I lost 7lbs more....25lbs total. That's huge for me. I've never tried to loose weight even though I knew I needed too. My goal is 5-10lbs more by end fo year. I feel better about myself and about life. I still get my occasionaly pop and fast food but that's a special treat that I earn for myself.

6. Like Kalynn I cannot live without my email. Since I don't talk to many people on the phone its my way of communicating to those close and far away. It is one of the best things invented and I love it.

7/10

Let's see July 4th was great. We went to the Irvin side of the family and had a cookout...great to be with family. Lots of yummy southern food. Then we went to the Noblesville parade...funny thing lots of cars not alot of floats... parade?? Every year it gets funnier as to who is in the parade....mopeds in a parade...yep they were in it. We went to the parade with the King's and then we all had dinner at our house. We then headed over to the fireworks at the HS. They were not that good this year which sucks but there is always next year...... we went to the pool on Saturday back at Matt's aunts...loved it...like bath water. Sunday we went to the zoo with the Kings. Evie's first zoo visit.






This week has been great. We've been to the pool twice and plan on going all weekend. Nothing really going on but relaxing.

Well Allison my designer gave me her 2 weeks notice, moving back home as her boyfriend/lawyer got a clerk job. Sad to see her go as I really liked her and she was getting the swing of things on her own. So now the hunt is on for a new designer. Luckily we are not busy at work so I'm not freaking out yet. I still have my intern but hopefully I find someone by end of month.








Enjoy the pics

7/1

So wow its already July, where has the summer gone. 6 more weeks until school starts, AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
We have been enjoying the summer to its fullest. We go to the pool every weekend if not both days and also during the week. I'm actually getting a tan for the first time in a long time....yeah!! Boys are lovig the water. Hunter started swim lessons on Sat mornings at the pool.
So let's all what has gone on.

I got nominated to go to a interior design symposium in Santa Fe, NM in August...select 20 designer from across the country were chosen and we are all K-12 designers. I'm very excited as its a great opportunity for me and GDI. Little scary traveling by myself and being away for 3 days but we'll deal with it. Of course its the day after kindergarten starts so it will be a very hectic week. I'm staying at a spa hotel so I might just have to indulge myself in a little massage.....

I have decided to take the LEED exam which is basically the exam that says you know about green design and can be involved in the process in building a green building. Its a very hot thing right now so we are getting very involved. Its a very hard test and lots of studying but it was be very good for me to have this and for GDI to have a designer with it. I'm going to Chicago in August (busy month) to take a class that helps you understand what is on the test. I'll take the test whenever I'm ready. My goal is by end of year....reviews on in January...see where I'm going with that.

So other than that just enjoying the sun.....

Have a great 4th of July everyone.

Love ya WWOD

6/14 Vacation recap

So we are back from vacation....

We left last Sunday, pretty good drive up. A big storm rolled thru that night which was really cool to see off the lake. We went to the beach every day as it was just right by our house....very nice beach, full of rocks though so you couldn't just run around without watching your toes. Boys had a blast throwing and skipping rocks. We found some really interesting fossil rocks and just plain cool looking. We have a bag of them now.

We rented a house, which was okay. Could have been nicer but it was good enough for us. It had its own heated pool which was the bonus. It was a huge house, full basement and 3 bedrooms. The boys adjusted well to sleeping in the same room. First time Grant slept in a single bed, not his toddler bed.

We stayed in Michiana shores which is just south of New Buffalo, MI. New Buffalo wasn't a very big town so not much to do but eat ice cream. We went to Michigan City to the outlet mall and to the movies to see Kung Fo Panda. Very cute movie! Madacascar II will be out this fall and the preview looks good, I can't tell you how many times I've seen Madacasgar so I'm sure it will be out just in time for christmas.
Overall it was very relaxing but we came home as 5 days was enough for us. Enjoy the pictures.

6/3

Well its been a while since I have blogged again....life is sooo busy

Well Memorial Day weekend was great. We went to the pool most of the weekend....I got a little too much sun but now its a tan. We went to Michael and Scotts for a party, met new people and Dana, Lindsey and Mel were there as well. We then had a cookout at Matt's parents on Sunday. Dana and Kim and their families were there. Boys all had a blast. Monday was nice and relaxing, spent the day just hanging at the house.

This past weekend was crazy. I had 3 of my 5 GS's graduation parties, just crazy they are graduating!!!! I am started packing for our vacation next week. Super psyched about going. We have to bring an ungodly amount of stuff with us. We rented a house that has its own heated pool and by the beach. FUN FUN FUN!!!!!!

On a sad note, Brenda Forbes daughter Kristen passed away on Sunday due to a battle with uterian cancer. Brenda is the head of GS for Noblesville/Heights schools. Kristen was 23!!! TWENTY-THREE!!!!!!! I just can't imagine loosing your child so early to something you can't control. I have to go the viewing tomorrow night. Will be very sad and hard.

Enjoy the pics

5/18

Friday night I went to see Amber's band Greta Speaks play at Bella Vita. Was alot of fun, I went despite feeling like crap but I did feel better once I got there. My throat closed up on my on Friday and I felt like I was getting the flu. I feel better today but just kinda yucky. I was determined not to get sick. Drugs are good.


On Saturday we went to the zoo....was alot of fun. Very relaxing..it was a work sponsored event as I planned it but none of us really hung out. Grant did great and it was the first time he really enjoyed the zoo. No freaking out about the train or anything. We were all sooo exhausted. I came home took a nap with Grant and then Matt made a very yummy steak dinner. We havent been cooking much lately since Matt doesn't get home until 8-8:30 so he makes dinner on the weekends since I'm taking care of it all during the week.

Today we relaxed....got up late...went to visit both sets of grandparents. Came home Matt made a yummy seafood dinner.. thank god he can cook.

I'm down to 24 lbs lost, still exercising on the treamill almost every day and still watching what I eat. I have to work on my abs next, they need some major toning.

I am taking Friday off, so 4 day week will be very nice. I'm taking Friday off for some me time. I'm going clothes shopping and getting thing for our vacation. I'm also food pricing for my GS troops bridging ceremony on June 7th. Its our last thing for the troop as they are graduating. I'm making all the food and shoudl be alot of fun but very emotional. I've been with the girls since they were in 4th grade. 8 years sure has flown by and they are all now women going off to college!!!!

later