Dinner guests and more

We had a wonderful Christmas! I really enjoy spending time with my family. My cousin came in from Ca and brought his girlfriend with him (he told me he's going to ask her to marry him!). It was great to see him because last Christmas he couldn't make it in. My good friends from Philly, J and J, came and my Mom's friend from work came and brought her family. My parents house was overflowing with good people, good cheer and good food! Thanks Mom and Dad for all the goodness.
I started working out again. That J.illian Michaels' shows no mercy. I did Fa.t Booster yesterday and I'm going to walk/run on the treadmill. I do hope to maintain consistency with working out. I get thinking that I'm going to work out something fierce and then I go downhill from there.
Today Aunt Flo came. I always hope that she doesn't show up. I was thinking that if I was pregnant I could say, "Look what came--a late present from Santa!" Yes, these scenarios happen in my head. Astral's World is a a lovely place. You should come visit sometime.
Kona is crying because M took Logan for a walk. E is going to straighten up her room. I'm going to hop in the treadmill and work on leaving my anise cookie butt behind.
We are having my friends over for dinner. Shrimp carbonara--yum!! I don't get to see my good friends too often. They all live at least 40 mins away. Tonight will be a good time.

Ho ho ho!

Merry Christmas to you and your family! I wish you all the best for a happy and healthy Christmas ;-)

Snow, gifts and photos

Here it is a mere five days away from when the jolly mon comes down the chimney and I'm still not done yet. Classic Astral. I believe I do better under pressure.
We're going out today to try and finish with shopping. I didn't go right out this morning because we got snow. Not alot--maybe 2-4"--and it's a powdery snow. But I wanted to make sure the roads were okay to travel on.
I am also finishing the Christmas cards. I give children/pet photographers so much credit. Trying to get the dogs to cooperate was very hard. It did get easier when I put peanut butter in their K.ong balls.
We have an appointment with Dr. G on Jan 14. I do wish we could have gotten in earlier so we could have done our pre-i.vf testing over Christmas break when we are both off, but what are you going to do.
I walked for a half an hour on the treadmill--my goal is to lose 20 lbs and be in shape for the i.vf.
We were watching W.eeds last night. We have seasons 1-4. Such a good time. A totally twisted show that makes me laugh so hard. I also enjoy the little songs while the credits roll.
Like this one:


Enjoy your afternoon ;-)

Catch up

We're almost done here getting ready for Christmas. I am going to decorate the tree in the basement and put our window clings on the front storm door. I'm so used to having time during the day to get ready.
I have tonight off which will be a big help. I'm going to get things ready for the Sal.vation Army and make a drop off when I take the dogs to the groomers. Time to shed the old stuff. We don't have much storage space in this house so being a pack rat is not an option. Unfortunately me and E like to keep old stuff.
The weather here has been very cold. The high today is 33. Add severe winds and it feels even colder.
I am looking for a new winter coat. I found a red wool walking coat at L.ands End. I waited too long and now it's gone. Apparently red is the new color for coats.
**Big news**
We met with the credit union on Wednesday and got the money for i.vf. M is going to check his schedule and give me dates to meet with our re. We are ready to move ahead full speed. I'm excited, nervous and sad. Obviously excited because of the chance to begin treatment, nervous because $15k is alot of money to spend on something with a zero guarantee and sad because we can't build our family the usual way. (I'm also still mad because people who don't want children or who want them as accessories can have them so easily.)
There is testing before we can begin our mock cycle. So it is going to be a little bit before we actually do our first fresh cycle.
I would always regret not giving us a chance.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I can't believe it's Thanksgiving today! We are well on our way with preparations for our family dinner. The house is clean, the dishes are ready to be put on the table and I've had a taste of our deep fried bird--delicious!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

My cup spillith over--and not in a good way

I was doing good with eating and exercising until I got sick. Now I've put a couple of pounds on. it's so bad that when I was getting dressed last Sunday my jeans were tight on me. I did what I normally do when things are tight I "stretch" my jeans out. I put a hole in them. I guess I "stretched" them out one too many times.
To get things back on track I'm going to exercise everyday. Even if it's for only a little bit. I see my buddha belly in the mirror and I can't believe it's my body. I'm used to seeing the athletic body in the mirror. Well when one hasn't been athletic in years I don't know why I am shocked to my current body reflected.
I'm taking M up on his offer to take me to the gym he goes to. They have ellipticals, tread mills and weights. I need to amp up the cardio to get rid of my belly and other areas that have expanded.
I'll let you know how things go.

Thank you

to my Dad, Poppy and all our veterans for serving our country and making life as we know it possible. We love you!U.S. Marines raising the American flag over Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, in February 1945.