Diet??? I think not

So it is expected to fall of the diet wagon a couple of times, this trip to Utah did not help, I was so stressed that I was good for a couple of days and then I started eating some not good stuff...so here is to my new start. I did work out while I was there but still my eating was not good.

So please cheer me on to get back on the diet and working out so I can fit into the cute summer clothes that I want to get.

Back Finally

So we are back from a very long trip to Utah, that I dont really ever want to do agian. That is one long drive. Its not easy traveling with an infant either. So I guess the trucking was not meant to be, so we are back to the drawing board. Which is ok, I think we will be fine but its just scary. I spent the day unpacking and trying not to think of the current situation. I have faith that things will work out, but that trip to Hawaii that was planned is not happening, I wish it was but it wasnt meant for Nate and I to go, bummer......

Its cold today and I am just looking forward to relaxing and getting ready for my upcoming week. Avery has his six month appointment and I have several appointments scheduled.
Of course cold calls as well, my favorite.

Stressed......

So we are here in Utah, Nate is at a trucking orientation and he has failed 2 of the backing tests, First the trucking company said that they wanted him to go to school. Then they called and said they dont want him to to do that, just to come in and they will work with him on the backing.

I am so stressed. I am not making enough money to support our little family, and Nates old job wont take him back. UGHHHHHHHHH it sucks to be an adult.

So for all of you reading this please pray for Nate that this works out. It is very much appreciated.

I will keep you all updated.

Getting Out

Nate came home late Monday Night after breakdown after breakdown, his job is quite frustrating at times, but that really is a whole other story that your ears could be filled with for hours. Its nice to have him home, so I can have a break from Avery, so there was a baby shower for a sister in the ward and I went, leaving Avery in tow with Nate. It was nice to get out, the baby shower was low key and I enjoyed being out and socializing!! We played mafia, which is not a typical baby shower game and just talked for a long time. The economy has everyone down right now, so it was nice not to talk about that and forget all your problems and realize others are going through some of the same things!!

There was even cheesecake, which I resisted, I am doing so good with this working out and not eating "bad" I have worked out everyday and I am soooo so sore right now, but when Nate came home he commented that I looked a bit slimmer so that made me feel good.

And we have a crawler now!! That's right our little man is crawling, he is not so good at it right now, but if there is something on the floor he is bound and determined to get whatever it is!! I want Avery to stop growing up so fast, before we know it he going to be going to college!

Finally some pics!!

Ok so I decided to take some time today and take some pictures of Avery, while he was in a good mood, he sure is growing up so fast!! I cant believe really that our little man is almost 6 months old, where does the time go??? So I had fun taking pictures of him as always. He always reminds me to slow down and take a breather. Have fun looking, I always do!!

This weeks happenings.....

So I am in a Moms group in Fernley, I am the leader of my age group the "Sweepeas," Avery is the youngest baby in this group, we went to the Fernley Fun Center this Thursday and all the kids had a blast, they get to throw balls, climb ropes, slide down slides and run thier little hearts out. Avery usually scoots himself all over the carpet and plays with the toys I bring him. Avery is getting bigger everyday and well I miss that little guy that was so tiny, kinda makes me want to have more right now just so I can have that again. His daddy misses him and I sure hope Avery hold offs on crawling until Nate gets back into town. Avery is quite observant and loves to laugh and giggle at everyone.

Motivation

Well Nate left for work on Sunday, and we do feel blessed that he has work, its hard being the only parent. Also running a business with a 5month old is next to impossible. I am hoping that January will be better than December, I just cant take that anymore. I dont deal well with dissapointment. Working out has been great, its a wonderful stress reliever.

I have started to organize the Race for the Cure team in Fernley, with the moms group that I belong to. Its in June and a two day event!! I am so excited for this because its for such a wonderful cause.

Yesterday was the one year anniversary of the flood, I cant believe its been one year. Our lives have changed so much since then.

So Avery is crying and I must go, but stay tuned for more updates.

staying healthy

So I worked out yesterday and today with the workout video and my sweet tooth kicked in, it seems like when I always start a diet that cravings begin. I think I am going to have one cheat day and it will probably be Saturday. I must say though the Biggest loser workout video was a wonderful investment, it was a really good workout. I want 2009 to be the year of change, financially, spiritually and mentally so we are off to a good start. Nate is leaving on Sunday to go to California, he doesn't want to but he needs to go back to work, and we are just grateful that he does have work. So we are just getting him ready to do that. Avery is getting bigger and stronger everyday. He sits up on his own for at least a minute then goes forward, he also is getting up on all fours and doing the rocking motion, so he wants to crawl just cant figure it out yet. Its so fun to see him grow and get stronger and he is such a happy baby, he has his moments but Nate and I love him very much and cant wait to have more.

Working for free

So I am very frustrated at the fact that I worked for free the whole month of December, some of you know I just started an insurance agency after Avery was born. It was started to have financial freedom and to have more time with children when they get older. My brother in law Josh, owns his insurance agency in Sacramento, he told me it would be hard and I believed him, just didn't know how hard it would ACTUALLY be. I had 9 quotes that I was working on, yes 9, that is pretty good I thought at least. Well they all used me to get lower quotes and then took that to their current agent and guess what, I got nothing. So this week I was in a pretty awful mood. I took yesterday and today to gain some insight and gather my thoughts. Is this something that I actually want to do??? The answer is yes, I enjoy doing it, its a lot of hard work, I just learned a few things this month that will make me a better agent in the long run, I hope!!! So call me crazy but I am just going to take the bull by the horns and wrestle it to the ground until I have conquered the insurance world.

New Year, New Me

That's right people its January 1st!!! Time for New Years Resolutions, I figure if I put them on paper, then I might actually follow through with them. I have several new years resolutions, but the most important of them is I want to lose the last of this stubborn baby weight, it refuses to go anywhere except my hips. I bought the biggest loser workout video and requested some exercise outfits for christmas and I have vowed to do this at least 3x a week. Next I have said to myself and Nate that I am cutting out all juices, all sweets, all desserts, and of course soda. This is going to be hard for me considering Nate LOVES all these things. My goal is to lose 20lbs by April. Cross your fingers, losing weight seems to be hard for me. I feel like I have to work harder than anyone else out there.

I have other new years resolutions, but I felt that was the most important one for some reason, I just want to take on 2009 with a whole different approach. Its true your life is what you make of it and well I just want 2009 to be a great year, physically, spiritually and even financially.