Hello friends and family!
We hope your Christmas was WONDERFUL!!!! We sure had a great day! I love Christmas time! I told Victor Christmas night that I always get a little sad when Christmas is over. Everyone is always so happy, and thoughtful during the holidays.
2013 was the best year yet! (I'm pretty sure I say that every year!)
There wasn't a whole lot that happened this year. We got our backyard done, and got the upstairs painted! We went on our annual Vegas trip in September! I got to hang out with an old friend, and it was so nice! We hadn't seen each other since my wedding 3.5 years ago!
In July, we celebrated our 3rd anniversary! We usually go on a trip, but this year we put all of our money in the backyard!
In October we found out that we're pregnant! We were/are so excited! It still doesn't seem to real yet, I haven't felt any little kicks or anything, but I'm definitely showing, and gaining a little weight! Since week 10 I haven't been too sick, or really, felt very pregnant at all. It has been a pretty easy pregnancy so far! But then again, I'm only 14 weeks. We find out what we're having in about a month! We go in next Friday for our next appointment. Not exactly sure what's gonna happen at that appointment, but we'll find out! We're excited!
2014 Will be a beyond amazing year for us! We're hoping to take a baby moon trip. One last trip before baby joins us!
Baby will be joining us in June! I'm due June 26! So we'll have Victor's birthday in May, my birthday June 7, baby's around the 26, and then our anniversary in July! Our summers will be a little crazy from now on! But we can't wait!
Victor's parents will be coming home in September, and then we will be blessing the baby probably in October! I know it's a little later than normal, but we wanted to wait until Victor's dad can be in the circle with him.
I can't wait for the new year to start, but I'm also a little sad to say goodbye to 2013! It's been a wonderful year for us!
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and a fantastic New Year!
Friday, December 27, 2013
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Big Changes
Hello to the 1 or 2 readers we have!
We've had some big changes in our lives these past couple of months.
First on October 20, we found out that we're HAVING A BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are SOOOO excited, beyond excited, blessed, and thrilled for this new journey we're about to embark on! I'm scared, nervous, excited, and inpatient! I'm about 12 weeks right now, so only 28 more weeks! I keep having dreams that baby is a boy, and everyone we tell says "him" so it will be a shock if it's a girl! I guess we'll find out! We went in last Friday, December 6, and we got to hear the heartbeat, and see our little miracle! It was the most amazing thing! Victor wouldn't look away from the screen or picture the doctor gave us! I know he'll be an amazing father, and I can't wait to fall in love with him all over again, while I watch how much he loves this baby!
One other change we've had. In November we had our 14 year old nephew move in with us for a little bit! He'll probably be here till about March sometime! It has definitely been a change having him here, and honestly, sometimes a challenge for me. I don't know how to deal with teenagers, and I'm pregnant, so they don't mix well. He's a good kid though! He helps around the house, and he'll even cook dinner! His one main chore is to take care of the dogs, and he does it every day without having to be told, so that's nice! It has been a challenge just getting used to always having someone there, but I guess that's something we have to get used to! I know that he's here with us for a reason, and that hopefully we can do some good for him! I'm sure I drive him crazy always asking about his grades, and if he's done his chores, and that stuff, but that's what moms do....right? I'm hoping that when he looks back on his childhood, he won't think "that was the worst 4 months of my life." and he'll say something like "that wasn't SO bad." haha. I know he's struggling because we don't have video games for him to play, and the TV is in a room that is just as cold as outside is right now, so he's bored out of his mind, I'm sure. But he's pretty good to not complain too much! :)
For Thanksgiving this year we got to tell our families that we are expecting! It was such a wonderful day, and everyone was so happy and supportive! We called Victor's parents on Skype, and my mother in law let out a little shriek! When we told my parents we were going around the table and saying what we are thankful for, and I just said that we were thankful for Baby Murdock who will join us in June! My mom screamed, and ran around the table! Later Victor said that we should have skyped them too (totally kidding) because he's not a very huggy person, and my family is! But overall, I think it went really well!
For Christmas this year I think we're planning on going up to Aaron and Marci's like we did last year! We like being with kids on Christmas morning! It's just more fun that way!
Other than these 2 big changes, our lives are pretty much the same (haha, yeah right, they will never be the same)
We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Merry Christmas (Because I'm pretty sure I won't be updating before then!)
We've had some big changes in our lives these past couple of months.
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| Baby at 11 weeks |
One other change we've had. In November we had our 14 year old nephew move in with us for a little bit! He'll probably be here till about March sometime! It has definitely been a change having him here, and honestly, sometimes a challenge for me. I don't know how to deal with teenagers, and I'm pregnant, so they don't mix well. He's a good kid though! He helps around the house, and he'll even cook dinner! His one main chore is to take care of the dogs, and he does it every day without having to be told, so that's nice! It has been a challenge just getting used to always having someone there, but I guess that's something we have to get used to! I know that he's here with us for a reason, and that hopefully we can do some good for him! I'm sure I drive him crazy always asking about his grades, and if he's done his chores, and that stuff, but that's what moms do....right? I'm hoping that when he looks back on his childhood, he won't think "that was the worst 4 months of my life." and he'll say something like "that wasn't SO bad." haha. I know he's struggling because we don't have video games for him to play, and the TV is in a room that is just as cold as outside is right now, so he's bored out of his mind, I'm sure. But he's pretty good to not complain too much! :)
For Thanksgiving this year we got to tell our families that we are expecting! It was such a wonderful day, and everyone was so happy and supportive! We called Victor's parents on Skype, and my mother in law let out a little shriek! When we told my parents we were going around the table and saying what we are thankful for, and I just said that we were thankful for Baby Murdock who will join us in June! My mom screamed, and ran around the table! Later Victor said that we should have skyped them too (totally kidding) because he's not a very huggy person, and my family is! But overall, I think it went really well!
For Christmas this year I think we're planning on going up to Aaron and Marci's like we did last year! We like being with kids on Christmas morning! It's just more fun that way!
Other than these 2 big changes, our lives are pretty much the same (haha, yeah right, they will never be the same)
We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Merry Christmas (Because I'm pretty sure I won't be updating before then!)
Thursday, October 10, 2013
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It seems I can't get one here more than once every couple of months to update, so I apologize to those who actually read this! (Trent)!
Over the past couple of months we have been BUSY!!!! We have gotten the backyard done, we've both been working a lot, and we have had a couple trips we've gone on! I sure love our simple life. Sometimes life doesn't seem so simple, and then I think of what it could be, and I'm grateful for my life!
Our backyard has taken more time than we really wanted to admit it would. Between raking up rocks that were dumped back there, leveling it out, saving the money to get the patio poured, and for everything else we needed, digging for the sprinklers, and making the firepit, it took ALL summer! I'm so glad it's done though. The grass is still mostly weeds, but it's starting to thicken up. The dogs love having grass to roll in back there! They are spoiled, but that's a story for another time!
Work-Victor has been working his usual 6 days a week, from 9-6, so he hasn't changed too much, but I, on the other hand, am exhausted from working! I have started working Monday-Friday, and sometimes Monday-Saturday. Our weekend girl ended up quitting because of differences, but now, I'm working her days too! Which, I'm loving. It's just a little bit to get used to not having a 3 day weekend every week. I'm having a hard time getting everything done that I need to around my house. I used to use Fridays for cleaning the house, and doing laundry, and then Saturdays for my crafts and stuff, and then Sundays Victor is off, so we would hang out together. Now, I'm doing both Friday and Saturday in Saturday, and it's a little more difficult that I thought it would be! But I'm getting used to it! I love my job, and I'm so grateful that I can help families during their rough times!
Trips-In September, Victor and I took our annual Las Vegas trip! I love these little trips every year! This year we were actually able to do a show, and that was sooo much fun! We went and saw the Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur. It was awesome! Very well done, and you could tell the actors were having fun while there were doing it. We were on the front row, so that was even better. The ticket included a 3 course meal, and the show! It was well worth it, I think. While we were in Vegas, I got to hook up with an old friend from high school! We haven't seen each other since my wedding, so it was long overdue! She had just moved down there a couple weeks before we got there, so she hadn't got down the strip yet, so that's what we did! It was so nice to be able to catch up for a few hours! I sure miss her a lot!
As far as the gym goes, It's been a lot harder to get there than I thought it would be. I guess I need to start to make it a priority, but I feel like when I can go, something comes up, and I feel okay by not going.
A couple weeks ago, I had my husband give me a blessing. In the blessing he told me that I need to find something I love to do, set goals, and when I achieve those goals, I will find happiness. Well, I listened to that blessing, and I started canning stuff with my mom. We've done strawberry jam, (Yes Trent, you can have some when you come visit) peach jam, peaches, applesauce, apple pie filling, and I did Salsa! Every time I walk into my food storage room I feel this sense of accomplishment, just knowing that I did it, makes me feel so good, and happy! I'm so sad that canning season is over. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with my time now, but I can't wait for next year!
Anyways, I don't think there's too much more to say!
Over the past couple of months we have been BUSY!!!! We have gotten the backyard done, we've both been working a lot, and we have had a couple trips we've gone on! I sure love our simple life. Sometimes life doesn't seem so simple, and then I think of what it could be, and I'm grateful for my life!
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| Our backyard |
Work-Victor has been working his usual 6 days a week, from 9-6, so he hasn't changed too much, but I, on the other hand, am exhausted from working! I have started working Monday-Friday, and sometimes Monday-Saturday. Our weekend girl ended up quitting because of differences, but now, I'm working her days too! Which, I'm loving. It's just a little bit to get used to not having a 3 day weekend every week. I'm having a hard time getting everything done that I need to around my house. I used to use Fridays for cleaning the house, and doing laundry, and then Saturdays for my crafts and stuff, and then Sundays Victor is off, so we would hang out together. Now, I'm doing both Friday and Saturday in Saturday, and it's a little more difficult that I thought it would be! But I'm getting used to it! I love my job, and I'm so grateful that I can help families during their rough times!
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| At the Tournament of Kings |
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| My first batch of jam |
A couple weeks ago, I had my husband give me a blessing. In the blessing he told me that I need to find something I love to do, set goals, and when I achieve those goals, I will find happiness. Well, I listened to that blessing, and I started canning stuff with my mom. We've done strawberry jam, (Yes Trent, you can have some when you come visit) peach jam, peaches, applesauce, apple pie filling, and I did Salsa! Every time I walk into my food storage room I feel this sense of accomplishment, just knowing that I did it, makes me feel so good, and happy! I'm so sad that canning season is over. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with my time now, but I can't wait for next year!
Anyways, I don't think there's too much more to say!
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Channeling Frustration
Well, I know it's been a while since I've posted, and there may be a reason for that. Lately I have been ornerier than heck. I've been angry at the world. All I've wanted to do was curl up in a ball, and cry the days away. The worst part about it, I'm not really sure why. I mean, I have a couple reasons, a couple of them very big reasons, but it's not something that no one else has been through, and I think to myself, if they can do it, so can you....but in reality, that's not how I see things.
Victor and I had a conversation the other day, a conversation we've had MANY times, but for some reason, this time, it really sank in. Not sure why, but I'm sure glad it did.
I can't go into a lot of detail, but lets just say, something that comes very easy to a lot of other people, isn't for me, and I'm having a hard time dealing with it. I don't understand why it's so easy for some people, and why I'm having the hardest time with it. And this issue literately makes me mad at the world. I'm mad at EVERYONE...everyone except my loving husband, and sometimes my dog.
And then on top of this issue I'm having, there is a lot of drama at work, and I don't deal with drama well. I've always been one of those people that says "If you're mad at me, come to ME about it, don't go to everyone else about it, and then deny it when I ask you about it." but that's not working right now, and I don't know how to deal with it.
So, the other day, while driving up into the mountains, I asked Victor what I should do, and why I'm so angry. Like I said, there are LOTS of other people that have trials, but why does it seem to hit me harder than most? (Yes, loaded question for my husband, I know) He replied with one simple word. A word I've known my entire life. A word that can be said it a good way, or in a bad way. The way Victor said it, it was a bad way. ATTITUDE. I kinda looked at him funny, (lets be honest, I was a little hurt, and upset that he would tell me that I have a bad attitude, but, I did.) That's one of the many reasons I fell in love with him, because he was so blunt about things, and while he knew it would make me upset, he still said it, because he knew I needed to hear it. My attitude lately has totally and completely SUCKED! There's no denying it. I don't want to go to work, I don't want to go to church, I just want to lay in bed, and think about how the world is picking on me. That's healthy, right? HA!
Since that day, the day my husband told me my attitude sucks, I have been doing a lot of thinking, I've shed a lot of tears, and I'm finally deciding to do something about it. Something I have control over. I don't have control over what people tell me, what they don't tell me, things that happen, or don't happen, but I do have control over my physical health, and to be honest, right now, it sucks just as bad as my attitude. So, today on my lunch break, I went and signed up with a 6 month membership to the local gym. I'm hoping that If i go into working out with a new outlook, besides losing weight and just something I can have control over, and something that I can take my frustration out on, I will be a happier me. Victor is convinced it will work, me? I'm terrified. (Yes, there is my bad attitude again creeping it's way to the surface.) I've never been one to like working out, ever. I don't like getting hot and sweaty, I don't like breathing hard, I don't like saying I can't run a mile, but I don't like wanting to cry all day either, and I'm hoping that this will be a solution. While it won't fix things that are broken, or fully heal wounds, it will be a great band-aid for now, until the wound has time to heal.
So, here's to a better attitude, and a happier Megan (Which, if you've been around me lately, you know is a must!)
Victor and I had a conversation the other day, a conversation we've had MANY times, but for some reason, this time, it really sank in. Not sure why, but I'm sure glad it did.
I can't go into a lot of detail, but lets just say, something that comes very easy to a lot of other people, isn't for me, and I'm having a hard time dealing with it. I don't understand why it's so easy for some people, and why I'm having the hardest time with it. And this issue literately makes me mad at the world. I'm mad at EVERYONE...everyone except my loving husband, and sometimes my dog.
And then on top of this issue I'm having, there is a lot of drama at work, and I don't deal with drama well. I've always been one of those people that says "If you're mad at me, come to ME about it, don't go to everyone else about it, and then deny it when I ask you about it." but that's not working right now, and I don't know how to deal with it.
So, the other day, while driving up into the mountains, I asked Victor what I should do, and why I'm so angry. Like I said, there are LOTS of other people that have trials, but why does it seem to hit me harder than most? (Yes, loaded question for my husband, I know) He replied with one simple word. A word I've known my entire life. A word that can be said it a good way, or in a bad way. The way Victor said it, it was a bad way. ATTITUDE. I kinda looked at him funny, (lets be honest, I was a little hurt, and upset that he would tell me that I have a bad attitude, but, I did.) That's one of the many reasons I fell in love with him, because he was so blunt about things, and while he knew it would make me upset, he still said it, because he knew I needed to hear it. My attitude lately has totally and completely SUCKED! There's no denying it. I don't want to go to work, I don't want to go to church, I just want to lay in bed, and think about how the world is picking on me. That's healthy, right? HA!
Since that day, the day my husband told me my attitude sucks, I have been doing a lot of thinking, I've shed a lot of tears, and I'm finally deciding to do something about it. Something I have control over. I don't have control over what people tell me, what they don't tell me, things that happen, or don't happen, but I do have control over my physical health, and to be honest, right now, it sucks just as bad as my attitude. So, today on my lunch break, I went and signed up with a 6 month membership to the local gym. I'm hoping that If i go into working out with a new outlook, besides losing weight and just something I can have control over, and something that I can take my frustration out on, I will be a happier me. Victor is convinced it will work, me? I'm terrified. (Yes, there is my bad attitude again creeping it's way to the surface.) I've never been one to like working out, ever. I don't like getting hot and sweaty, I don't like breathing hard, I don't like saying I can't run a mile, but I don't like wanting to cry all day either, and I'm hoping that this will be a solution. While it won't fix things that are broken, or fully heal wounds, it will be a great band-aid for now, until the wound has time to heal.
So, here's to a better attitude, and a happier Megan (Which, if you've been around me lately, you know is a must!)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Update
Oh, Hey there!
I figured since it's been almost 6 months since I posted, I probably should!
There hasn't really been too much that has changed around our house! We've just been super busy getting the backyard ready to get grass planted, finally! (It's been almost 2 years) We are making a patio in the backyard, and we will have a fire pit as well! I'm so excited for it to get done. I'm sick of the weeds, and the mud when it rains! I got our garden planted, and it's growing so wonderfully! I wasn't expecting to get anything out of it, since this is the first year, but I'm wonderfully surprised. I also planted some strawberries, and blackberries, that I have yet to get anything from. Stupid birds!
A couple weeks ago my sister in laws came down and surprised me for my birthday! I seriously married into the best family of all time! We went to El Mexicano. If you don't know, maybe you should come visit, and I will introduce you to the best chips and salsa you will ever taste!
For my birthday this year Victor let me pick out a new digital camera! It's so nice! I'm so excited to go somewhere and really test it out! It's got this awesome setting on it that detects your dogs face, and automatically snaps the picture, as soon as they look at it! It's so cool! I'm one lucky girl! My husband is so good to me!
This year for our anniversary (July 31) we are going to Mesa Verda, and Durango! I'm so excited! I love seeing old ruins, so I think the trip will be one of the best! I love that we live so close such cool things, like Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion's, Fish Lake, they are all within 2-3 hours! We're luck!
My parents moved down here a couple months ago! It's been nice having them so close for the first time since I was 18! It was nice to spend Mother's and Father's Day with them. Sometimes it still feels like they are visiting! Maybe one day I'll get used to having them so close.
This summer I have been playing on a Softball team! My office sponsors a team! It's a lot of fun! We play 2 games every Thursday night! We pretty much suck, but at least we have fun playing! A couple weeks ago, I was catching, and a girl threw the ball from the outfield, and I caught it, and got the guy out....but my wedding ring paid the price. haha. I was just glad my hubby bought the lifetime warranty on it, so they fixed it no problem!
Victor has been busy with bike rides, and search and rescue...unfortunately, it's on Thursdays too. My husband is so active all the time! Sometimes, I'm surprised he can still walk at the end of the day!
I think that's most of our lives these days! Nothing too exciting!
I figured since it's been almost 6 months since I posted, I probably should!
There hasn't really been too much that has changed around our house! We've just been super busy getting the backyard ready to get grass planted, finally! (It's been almost 2 years) We are making a patio in the backyard, and we will have a fire pit as well! I'm so excited for it to get done. I'm sick of the weeds, and the mud when it rains! I got our garden planted, and it's growing so wonderfully! I wasn't expecting to get anything out of it, since this is the first year, but I'm wonderfully surprised. I also planted some strawberries, and blackberries, that I have yet to get anything from. Stupid birds!
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| My Peas |
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| My new camera |
This year for our anniversary (July 31) we are going to Mesa Verda, and Durango! I'm so excited! I love seeing old ruins, so I think the trip will be one of the best! I love that we live so close such cool things, like Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion's, Fish Lake, they are all within 2-3 hours! We're luck!
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| My poor wedding ring |
This summer I have been playing on a Softball team! My office sponsors a team! It's a lot of fun! We play 2 games every Thursday night! We pretty much suck, but at least we have fun playing! A couple weeks ago, I was catching, and a girl threw the ball from the outfield, and I caught it, and got the guy out....but my wedding ring paid the price. haha. I was just glad my hubby bought the lifetime warranty on it, so they fixed it no problem!
Victor has been busy with bike rides, and search and rescue...unfortunately, it's on Thursdays too. My husband is so active all the time! Sometimes, I'm surprised he can still walk at the end of the day!
I think that's most of our lives these days! Nothing too exciting!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Slacker....I know!
It has been a little minute since I posted last, but I'll be honest, nothing has really happened! haha.
Christmas was great fun! We spend Christmas Eve in Payson at Victor's sister's house with the rest of his family. We did our gift exchange, and had yummy food, and then braved the cold, and bad roads, and we headed up to Highland! We spend Christmas morning with Victor's brother and sister in law! We love spending Christmas with kids, and since we don't have any, his family gets us! Christmas afternoon, we went down to my Grandmas! It was so good to see the whole family! Even some people that I haven't seen in a couple years! It was great! Victor spoiled me with gifts, as usual. He bought be a skull Candy ipod dock, some clothes, some CDs, a hot air popcorn popper, which I love! He opened his cross stitch (that I STILL haven't finished) and was really excited! Just the reaction I was going for!
For New Years, we were party poopers. We were in bed by 8:00, and asleep by 10:00! In our defence, we were sick! It was fun though, we played a couple games, and just relaxed. New Years day we pretty much stayed in the house all day, played some more games, and watched movies together! I love the holidays for so many reasons, but one big one, is I get to have my husband home with me!
With the new year, came a new primary class for us! We will miss our old class, but we were excited to get a new class too. The new class is like a whole new calling. The kids actually sit, and listen, and aren't talking the whole time. It's funny how only having 5-6 kids is a lot easier than 10-12! haha. We still see our old kids, and we still love them just as much!
Victor also came home one day, and told me that he's going out of town next month, for a week. And, of course, it's the week of Valentines day! But that's alright. We're not that big into Valentines day. We usually just do dinner, and a small gift. This year his gift to me is a trip back to Montana to see my parents, brother, and niece and nephew. My gift to him...well, I haven't figured that out just yet. I'm trying to come up with something I can put in his bag before he leaves! I need to get thinking though, because it's only like 2 weeks away! EEK!
This last week, the sick fairy hit me AGAIN! 2nd time this year, and it's not even February. Yesterday was the first time in a week that I haven't felt like I might die! I was surprised when I made it through the weekend with both of my lungs still in my body! I was convinced I was going to cough one of them out! Good thing I didn't, because something weird is happening to me, and I actually look forward to the gym every night! And it's starting to pay off! I'm down 5 pounds! Not bad for really only working out for a week. haha. Hoping to lose 5 more before I head to Montana! Wish me luck!
I hope the new year finds you and your families well, and happy! Here's to hoping 2013 will bring everything you want/need!
Christmas was great fun! We spend Christmas Eve in Payson at Victor's sister's house with the rest of his family. We did our gift exchange, and had yummy food, and then braved the cold, and bad roads, and we headed up to Highland! We spend Christmas morning with Victor's brother and sister in law! We love spending Christmas with kids, and since we don't have any, his family gets us! Christmas afternoon, we went down to my Grandmas! It was so good to see the whole family! Even some people that I haven't seen in a couple years! It was great! Victor spoiled me with gifts, as usual. He bought be a skull Candy ipod dock, some clothes, some CDs, a hot air popcorn popper, which I love! He opened his cross stitch (that I STILL haven't finished) and was really excited! Just the reaction I was going for!
For New Years, we were party poopers. We were in bed by 8:00, and asleep by 10:00! In our defence, we were sick! It was fun though, we played a couple games, and just relaxed. New Years day we pretty much stayed in the house all day, played some more games, and watched movies together! I love the holidays for so many reasons, but one big one, is I get to have my husband home with me!
With the new year, came a new primary class for us! We will miss our old class, but we were excited to get a new class too. The new class is like a whole new calling. The kids actually sit, and listen, and aren't talking the whole time. It's funny how only having 5-6 kids is a lot easier than 10-12! haha. We still see our old kids, and we still love them just as much!
Victor also came home one day, and told me that he's going out of town next month, for a week. And, of course, it's the week of Valentines day! But that's alright. We're not that big into Valentines day. We usually just do dinner, and a small gift. This year his gift to me is a trip back to Montana to see my parents, brother, and niece and nephew. My gift to him...well, I haven't figured that out just yet. I'm trying to come up with something I can put in his bag before he leaves! I need to get thinking though, because it's only like 2 weeks away! EEK!
This last week, the sick fairy hit me AGAIN! 2nd time this year, and it's not even February. Yesterday was the first time in a week that I haven't felt like I might die! I was surprised when I made it through the weekend with both of my lungs still in my body! I was convinced I was going to cough one of them out! Good thing I didn't, because something weird is happening to me, and I actually look forward to the gym every night! And it's starting to pay off! I'm down 5 pounds! Not bad for really only working out for a week. haha. Hoping to lose 5 more before I head to Montana! Wish me luck!
I hope the new year finds you and your families well, and happy! Here's to hoping 2013 will bring everything you want/need!
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