Photos, photos, photos

Hey Mom. Here is an update!

A couple of weeks ago, I was sitting on my couch and had my camera by me. So I took some pictures.

Here is the cute PotPie.
I believe Nova had entered the room for this picture.
Then I thought, "hey I need some pictures with my pets"

The following are the results....


Nova does not like taking pictures with me. Let's see how KPP did.

Well, she stayed for this one.
Started getting bored
And gone!
Now looking at these pictures I notice that my mascara does not last all day. bummer.

And today, we went ice skating for Sadie's birthday. I know Anne and Meadow took more pictures, but I only took these two.

Hazel wanted me to skate by her, but not too close and absolutely did not want my help

All the kids did so well ice skating. Sadie and Ashton were so graceful. Dylan was a tornado on ice, he was FAST! and I think I only saw him fall once. Hazel was slow, but steady. She fell multiple times (in the slushy part) but got up and kept moving.

Was that a good enough update, Mom?

Kitty Bed

For Kitty PotPie's birthday, I wanted to make her a new bed, so I could have my lap desk back. So I found some cute fabric and made it today.

It was an easy project, however, I haven't installed a zipper in anything in like 17 years. So I installed it how I thought was best, ignoring the instructions. It doesn't look good, but KPP doesn't care and it is functional.

Here is my final product.

KPP began enjoying it as soon as I put it in her spot by the couch.

Nova is a little jealous, mostly because someone decided to use her bed as a teething toy, so it no longer looks pretty. Maybe if she is good, she will get a new bed cover for her birthday!
This week, I also made a couple of simple receiving blankets for Darla, who is having a baby TOMORROW! But I forgot to take pictures : ( bummer man.

BIRTHDAY TIME!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KITTY POTPIE!!!
Today, you turned 6. And I love you more than I did when I first met you as a teeny-tiny kitty, who insisted on sleeping on my neck. You are so cute and surly and are totally the best kitty I have ever/will ever own.
And not to impose on KPP's birthday blog, but I got my new glasses. I love them. They are horribly gaudy and make me happy.


It was super hard for me to take a picture of myself, so here is a shot of just the glasses. I got them for a smoking deal off the interweb.
oh and HAPPY SIXTY-SECOND BIRTHDAY, BERNIE!!! I think you are fabulous and I am still glad you are in my family!

Progress

It has been almost a month since I posted my goals. So I am sure you all are curious to know how I am doing.

Well, here it goes.

1. Company clean house - I am so dang close on this one! My kitchen and entry/dining/cat furniture room is clean, and the living room and my bedroom are almost there. (not that anyone sees my bedroom, but I like it to be clean)

2. Exercise 2-3x /week - Yup

3. Walk the Nova 4x /week - I think I had a week of 3 walks : (

4. Take a lunch 2-3x /week - Check (I do count free lunch as bring a lunch, since it is free)

5. Make my own bfast4/5 days - I have totally rocked this goal!!! I have purchased bfast once this month, and the rest of the time I have eaten either at home or the oatmeal in my desk. And I have yet to skip a breakfast!

6. Track $, Save >=$200/month - I have tracked, so this month's challenge will be to save.

7. Read 60 books - I think I finished 4 or 5 books in the month of January

8. Write in my journal >=1/week - check

9. Bike to work 87x - Bike-a-thon started today. I did not ride, there was snow on the ground and it was really cold, plus me waking up at 7:30 didn't help. Maybe on Wednesday

10. Take stairs at work - I think I have taken the elevator twice this month. And one day I even made the trek from the basement up to my floor. I about died, but I did it. I think I am doing super awesome on this goal.

11. Secret - yup, still working on it.

Overall, I think I am doing pretty good on my goals, now I just have to keep it up!