I love Jesus, plain and simple, I love him.
I am in love with my husband, for a million reasons, he is my soul mate and best friend.
I love my children with every ounce of my being.
I love Matthew's spirit.
I love Grace's sassiness.
I love my family. I have a wonderful family.
I love my tummy. Not it's size, but I love every stretch mark I have ... each line, wrinkle and crease signifies how blessed I am to have my 2 children.
I love Sesame Street as Grace is sitting here by my side watching Elmo dance.
I love to dance ... anytime, anywhere, any music, with anyone.
I love artichokes, asparagus and tomatoes, not together ... unless someone knows a good recipe.
I love peaches, mangoes and pineapple, together would be good, fresh and delicious.
I love the smell of aspen trees in the mountains and I love the smell of salt water in the ocean.
I love hummingbirds.
I love my tattoos and would love to have some more.
I love The Office.
I love my red umbrella outside sitting over my yellow patio furniture.
I love my porch swing and can hardly wait for sweet summer nights to be here.
I love my friends, I have amazing friends.
I love flip-flops and my tanned skin in the summer.
I love untouched snow that glistens in the sunshine like glitter.
I love lilacs and sunflowers.
I love how my body feels after I work out.
I love running through a finish line.
I love that I was baptized in the ocean.
I love soy milk.
I love brushing my daughter's hair.
I love being the person that Matthew first wants to see after surgery.
I love that I am funny.
I love to make people laugh.
I love my blue eyes and freckles.
I love the movie I Am Sam.
I love the book Skinny Bitch.
I love my yellow house with a red door.
I love my cross collection.
I love a soy latte from Starbucks and the newspaper on Sundays.
I love being Vegan.
I love the Los Angeles Dodgers.
I love my Bible and the comfort it brings me.
I love Life is Good T-shirts.
I love grapefruit and gala apples.
I love chips and salsa.
I love Watercourse restaurant in Denver.
I love swimming.
I love Uncle Eddie's Vegan cookies.
I love how I feel sore the day after I lift weights.
I love my height.
I love the song Amazing Grace.
I love Michael Jackson's music from the 1980's.
I love hearing my husband laugh.
I love explaining to him what rain sounds like.
I love summer camp at the Y.
I love listening to my children playing together.
I love a good cry.
I love my life ... in all it's challenges ... I LOVE my life.
**Note; these are in no particular order ... just as they came into my head ... there is so much more I love ... but right at this moment I will love putting Grace down for a nap.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
The Big Five-Oh!
This is my 50th blog entry ... is that something to celebrate? Nope, just a number. I have a weird obsession with numbers ... Here are some examples;
When I am getting gas (not me personally, I mean in my mom-van) I have to stop the numbers on something even or round ... both the gallons in the tank as well as the money spent ... if it stops on something like 12.08 gallons and $41.62 ... I'll click the gas handle thing until it reads something even like 12.10 gallons and $41.70 ... I've gotten pretty good at this now, I am quite precise. Today when I got gas it stopped on a good number without me messing with it and over filling my tank ... which just made me happy. Good little numbers. (not little, gas costs way too much!)
Think that is freaky??? I also count stairs. I have 16 stairs from the 1st floor to the 2nd and in the basement I have 17. I count them every time I walk up or down them. Why? I don't know. I just do. My Dad told me once that he did that ... is this a genetic disorder?
I like the number 7, it's always been my lucky number. I have 7 diamonds on my engagement ring and wedding band combined. I'm not sure where 7 came from ... but I like it. Any number of diamonds is a good number ... but I was excited when I realized I had 7 ... I remember explaining that to Caloy once and he just nodded his head and rolled his eyes.
My other number is 4. Again, I don't know why. My address is 625 which = 13 and 1+3=4 ... I should probably stop there ... these are the thoughts that are in my head and I guess that makes me sound completely mental ... oh, I got married on November 4th too. Ok, I am a freak.
I like numbers ... I am not good with them though, and this everyone knows really. I barely graduated from High School because it took me 4 years (see there is the #4) to pass my math equivalencing exam. I remember my counselor, Mrs. Looper, calling me into her office and she said, "Jessica you have to pass this test or you won't graduate!". In college however I got A's in all my math classes ... not that I took really difficult classes, just the minimum to skate through. When Matthew and Grace need help with math homework they'll have to ask their Daddy ... Mommy can help with writing and reading ... and stair counting.
Aren't there Biblical books about numbers ... and I think 4 and 7 are significant in one way or another ... maybe I should research that further ... yes, in all my extra time. Hahaaa.
When I am getting gas (not me personally, I mean in my mom-van) I have to stop the numbers on something even or round ... both the gallons in the tank as well as the money spent ... if it stops on something like 12.08 gallons and $41.62 ... I'll click the gas handle thing until it reads something even like 12.10 gallons and $41.70 ... I've gotten pretty good at this now, I am quite precise. Today when I got gas it stopped on a good number without me messing with it and over filling my tank ... which just made me happy. Good little numbers. (not little, gas costs way too much!)
Think that is freaky??? I also count stairs. I have 16 stairs from the 1st floor to the 2nd and in the basement I have 17. I count them every time I walk up or down them. Why? I don't know. I just do. My Dad told me once that he did that ... is this a genetic disorder?
I like the number 7, it's always been my lucky number. I have 7 diamonds on my engagement ring and wedding band combined. I'm not sure where 7 came from ... but I like it. Any number of diamonds is a good number ... but I was excited when I realized I had 7 ... I remember explaining that to Caloy once and he just nodded his head and rolled his eyes.
My other number is 4. Again, I don't know why. My address is 625 which = 13 and 1+3=4 ... I should probably stop there ... these are the thoughts that are in my head and I guess that makes me sound completely mental ... oh, I got married on November 4th too. Ok, I am a freak.
I like numbers ... I am not good with them though, and this everyone knows really. I barely graduated from High School because it took me 4 years (see there is the #4) to pass my math equivalencing exam. I remember my counselor, Mrs. Looper, calling me into her office and she said, "Jessica you have to pass this test or you won't graduate!". In college however I got A's in all my math classes ... not that I took really difficult classes, just the minimum to skate through. When Matthew and Grace need help with math homework they'll have to ask their Daddy ... Mommy can help with writing and reading ... and stair counting.
Aren't there Biblical books about numbers ... and I think 4 and 7 are significant in one way or another ... maybe I should research that further ... yes, in all my extra time. Hahaaa.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Last of the stuff ...
This is my banana bread ... I found the greatest Vegan recipe! It was AMAZING!
Had to post my babies in their Dodger gear!READY FOR BASEBALL SEASON KIDS???
Just some more stuff ...
This is my "yucky I'm cooking meat" face ... I did this for my Daddy (I'd only do this for him!) ... italian sausage?!?
This is my fabulous indian dish, amazing weight watchers recipe with sweet potatos, spinach, peanut butter ... sounds crazy, but it was delicious!Tostada anyone? Refried black beans, lechuga, homemade guac and green chile. 
And this face? Not sure ... just me, being me.Just some stuff ...
This is my new curly hair ... not sure where it came from ... but it is fun!
This is the Rhodes bread I've been telling everyone about. SO easy and makes GREAT calzones! Yumm-o.Yes, it comes in whole wheat too ... I had 2 loaves waiting to rise ...
Some possible calzone fillings ... artichoke hearts, olives, spinach ... endless possibilities.Saturday, April 5, 2008
Unofficially ...
I am at a 10 lb loss! YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Why unofficially??? Because my loss this week was 1.9lbs ... so a stinkin' .10th is keeping me from my real celebration. A .10th of a lb is like a poop ... I am not a good pooper and couldn't before going to weigh-in this morning ... so I bet that would have made a difference. Ha.
That might gross out some people ... but shoot it's my blog and if I wanna talk about poop, then I will! Poop, poop, poop, poop and more poop. (If I would have pooped that much I might have lost 5 lbs!)
Soooo ... my in-laws are visiting. They got here at about 1:45 this morning and their flight leaves at 9am tomorrow ... so we have only one day with them. As much as I gripe about them, we've had a really nice day.
We went to Children's to get Matthew's new back brace, then ate at my favorite vegetarian restaurant on the planet and then we went to the Denver Aquarium. We had a really fun time. The kids were great ... the weather was awesome ... and now they (my in-laws) are napping.
Caloy and I are sitting on our big comfy chair together watching the NCAA tournament Final Four. Could life be better???
My unofficial 10lbs is awesome. I feel great ... my pants are too loose and I am on my way to being a more healthy mommy. Caloy and I had a "date" last night ... the kids were at church and we went to Subway for dinner ... worked out at the Y (I actually ran more than Caloy did which felt great, he was really proud of me!) ... and we went to Safeway. Can you just feel all the romance??? It was just fun to play together. I love exercising with him. I can't wait till this summer when we can get back into climbing. We want to backpack to Snowmass Lake ... in the Maroon Bells Wilderness near Aspen ... one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in my life. It's a 2-3 day trip ... Man, am I ever rambling today???
Weight loss, poop, in-laws and exercise ... nice. I think I need a nap.
Thank you Lord for this day. For my unofficial 10lb loss ... for my in-laws and their 24 hour visit ... for my husband who is full of encouragement always ... for my children who are playing together right now, I love hearing their little feet running back and forth ... and for the NCAA tournament, GO UCLA.
Amen.
That might gross out some people ... but shoot it's my blog and if I wanna talk about poop, then I will! Poop, poop, poop, poop and more poop. (If I would have pooped that much I might have lost 5 lbs!)
Soooo ... my in-laws are visiting. They got here at about 1:45 this morning and their flight leaves at 9am tomorrow ... so we have only one day with them. As much as I gripe about them, we've had a really nice day.
We went to Children's to get Matthew's new back brace, then ate at my favorite vegetarian restaurant on the planet and then we went to the Denver Aquarium. We had a really fun time. The kids were great ... the weather was awesome ... and now they (my in-laws) are napping.
Caloy and I are sitting on our big comfy chair together watching the NCAA tournament Final Four. Could life be better???
My unofficial 10lbs is awesome. I feel great ... my pants are too loose and I am on my way to being a more healthy mommy. Caloy and I had a "date" last night ... the kids were at church and we went to Subway for dinner ... worked out at the Y (I actually ran more than Caloy did which felt great, he was really proud of me!) ... and we went to Safeway. Can you just feel all the romance??? It was just fun to play together. I love exercising with him. I can't wait till this summer when we can get back into climbing. We want to backpack to Snowmass Lake ... in the Maroon Bells Wilderness near Aspen ... one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in my life. It's a 2-3 day trip ... Man, am I ever rambling today???
Weight loss, poop, in-laws and exercise ... nice. I think I need a nap.
Thank you Lord for this day. For my unofficial 10lb loss ... for my in-laws and their 24 hour visit ... for my husband who is full of encouragement always ... for my children who are playing together right now, I love hearing their little feet running back and forth ... and for the NCAA tournament, GO UCLA.
Amen.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Headaches ...
stink!
Headaches are horrible and I seem to get them way too often.
I have figured out by journaling what I eat that I can no longer have any kind of soda pop. ("soda" for people in CA and "pop" for those in CO.) If I eat anything with aspartame my head feels like it will explode!
I also get headaches when there is any kind of change in the weather.
I get a headache when I don't drink enough water and I get a headache if I don't get enough sleep.
I get a headache when I don't wear my glasses and I get a headache when I do wear my glasses.
I get a headache if my workout is too intense and I get a headache if I don't eat right.
My Ma is a big getter of the headache ... a headache-getter ... one who gets an ache in their head. Can they be hereditary? Maybe so ... I have one as I type this.
I just came home from taking Matthew swimming at the Y. Great, now I can add I get headaches from swimming ... maybe too much chlorine? The Y pool has an outrageous amount of chlorine I think ... my skin is dry enough to strike a match ... would that give me a headache too? Probably.
I have been drinking lots of water and every so often I'll cruise the internet and look for any new headache info; ways to cope, how to avoid ... on and on. I'm not a pill popper ... and I hate the need to be sucking down Tylenol all the time and I sometimes feel like I should be. Maybe Tylenol gives me a headache?
I think the worst is waking up with a headache ... that happens lots too. It's just not a nice way to start the day. I just end up coping with it ... and it sucks. Headaches suck.
Ahhh, I just saw a commercial for The Office ... starting back next week!!! YIPEEE! I just LOVE that show. The Office does not give me headaches.
Guess I better flash the lights at my husband in hopes that he will bring me some Tylenol, and then to bed I will go. Friday tomorrow ... this week has gone by fast! My in-laws are coming into town tomorrow night ... late ... then leaving Sunday morning ... early.
Thank you Lord for today, for swimming with my Matthew, for the laughter that comes from my Gracie Lou, for my husband bringing me Tylenol. Amen.
Headaches are horrible and I seem to get them way too often.
I have figured out by journaling what I eat that I can no longer have any kind of soda pop. ("soda" for people in CA and "pop" for those in CO.) If I eat anything with aspartame my head feels like it will explode!
I also get headaches when there is any kind of change in the weather.
I get a headache when I don't drink enough water and I get a headache if I don't get enough sleep.
I get a headache when I don't wear my glasses and I get a headache when I do wear my glasses.
I get a headache if my workout is too intense and I get a headache if I don't eat right.
My Ma is a big getter of the headache ... a headache-getter ... one who gets an ache in their head. Can they be hereditary? Maybe so ... I have one as I type this.
I just came home from taking Matthew swimming at the Y. Great, now I can add I get headaches from swimming ... maybe too much chlorine? The Y pool has an outrageous amount of chlorine I think ... my skin is dry enough to strike a match ... would that give me a headache too? Probably.
I have been drinking lots of water and every so often I'll cruise the internet and look for any new headache info; ways to cope, how to avoid ... on and on. I'm not a pill popper ... and I hate the need to be sucking down Tylenol all the time and I sometimes feel like I should be. Maybe Tylenol gives me a headache?
I think the worst is waking up with a headache ... that happens lots too. It's just not a nice way to start the day. I just end up coping with it ... and it sucks. Headaches suck.
Ahhh, I just saw a commercial for The Office ... starting back next week!!! YIPEEE! I just LOVE that show. The Office does not give me headaches.
Guess I better flash the lights at my husband in hopes that he will bring me some Tylenol, and then to bed I will go. Friday tomorrow ... this week has gone by fast! My in-laws are coming into town tomorrow night ... late ... then leaving Sunday morning ... early.
Thank you Lord for today, for swimming with my Matthew, for the laughter that comes from my Gracie Lou, for my husband bringing me Tylenol. Amen.
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