My 5 Year Anniversary with Erik!!

We had the day off, we slept in and got up around 9 or so and had breakfast at The Original Pancake House, we had a nice breakfast had some amazing pancakes, they were on special they had raspberry syrup with a zest of lemon and they were lighter than pancakes actually. So good! great food!! Then we had to run errands. I bought tickets for a concert with my Dad on Oct 20Th the Pink Floyd Australian Show, we have great tickets, I'm super excited. We also bought Beth (my sister in law's gift) for her baby shower. We then went to lunch later at Yum! a really yuppie joint. After lunch we went over to pick out outfits for our day out, then we came home and hung out for a bit, later Hayden was home to see us, with my Mom and taking him for the night so we could go out to dinner and see a movie. WE were originally planning on going to Mannies and spending a ton of money and we had a reservation, but that changed and we decided to do something else, we went first to Koran Grill but it had allot of sushi etc, which I couldn't eat, so there wouldn't be a point of ordering from there, then we went to a steak house place but it was more family orientated so we left again and went to Red Stone, we ate on the balcony, we had some great food, I had steak with a baked potato and cooked asparagus, we also skipped the desert we were full. We started with our beer and appetizer so we got full. WE went to One Day after dinner. It was really good, but sad at the same time. After dinner we came back home and watch the start of Ghostbusters and then went to sleep. It was a wonderful day. Each year we read our vows to each other in the spot where we seen each other for the first time on the day we got married but we had to read them a day late, we were busy busy. My sister in law had her shower, my little newphew Lucas is due in about a month. So excited!

Summer Almost to a Close!

I first off have to say that this has been one of the best summers for me in a long time. I've been working out since the end of April. And now I'm finally see the results each month. I've lost a total of 18 lbs, I'm decreasing in my pants so fast that I feel theirs no reason to buy really nice jeans when I'm going to continue to drop down sizes. I have this vision of looking fabulous in whatever I put on, and I am working towards that goal slowly. I am thinking about when I can say that I'm down to my pre-pregnancy weight. It's been so long I've actually forgotten what my weight actually was. All I know is that when I get under the 200 mark it will feel so good. I'm feeling like it's really in my reach now, if I keep decreasing at a healthy 4 lbs-5 lbs lost each month then I will get down to the size I was in high school by next summer!! My ultimate goal was to be a size 10, which I don't think is out of reach now.

The next thing is school is starting next week, and it will be another adjustment but I'm looking forward to the next semester after that Erik and I have decided that what's right for the family is if I drop down to one class a semester, at least for the time being. I have 2 Accounting, 2 economic and 4 math classes left, and I can't see being success in taking on 2 of those each semester and getting everything else done. Erik was able to find a degree plan tailored to what he really wanted to teach, special education, the two classes I'm taking this semester will pay off the remainder of what I owe Medica as well about the tuition reimbursement issue.

I also feel like I've had lots of time with Hayden this summer, he's growing so wonderfully and he's got such a big personality. I love him so much, I can't believe he's going to be 2 soon!!

I'm looking forward to going to the Twins game with my Dad this Thursday, and next Friday Erik and I celebrate our 5 year Anniversary, We are planning something very special. The next day is Beth's baby shower, my nephew will be due any day now. And, one of my best friends is getting married September 17Th, and has invited Erik and I to stay two night in a bed and breakfast in Red Wing, I'm excited. I'm hoping that I look good in the dress I bought months ago for the occasion. I'm really trying to fit back into my clothes that I haven't worn for so long. So excited!! And to buy new things as well. And, all I know the fall is going to go as fast as the summer went.

But, I have to say this year has been good to me so far. I've been healthy this year. And, I couldn't be happier isn't helping me get in shape. I crave to workout now, if I don't I get really restless and can't sleep very good. I'm feeling positive about the changes I'm making and I finally feel like I'm getting somewhere with my weight!! life is good.

Things are looking up!!

It finally happend, I was approved for a credit card, I can finally build my credit it's only a 300 dollar balance but I can finally work towards a better credit score so Erik and I can hopefully move out next summer of our apartment, we really wanted a townhouse.

I have been working out 5 days a week for an 1 hour 1/2 I really feel a difference because I'm actuall eager to workout, and even if I'm tired prior to going, I end up having so much engery. My body craves it now. I'm making better food choices and more aware of how many calories I'm consuming.

I am also happy to say the whole Tution Reimbursement thing, I have a balance of under 700 dollars left, so even though I have a Pell Grant that I'm receiving I'm able to use my class towards it, I can't believe 6 months ago I was feeling like I could be fired or something. But, everything is good.

The other big news is that Hayden' is developing wonderfully. He loves saying Ball so I know that their will be more words to come we will just keep working with. His congitive skills are improving wonderfully and he's walking and even running now, I can't even believe it my boy turned 20 months yesterday. He's almost 2. We will be starting to potty training in the fall and getting a toddler bed.

Feeling Great!!

I have the most exciting news, I HAVE LOST 10 lbs since I started working out!! I have been working out at least 3-4 times a week. I'm currently doing 55 mins on the optical machine, which I burn about 600 calories at a time, plus I'm adding strength training and ab crunches in there.
I work out on average for about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
I watched my hubby change before my very eyes. He's 40 lbs lighter than he was last year. He's a slimmer man and he' looks really good.
We both want to take care ourselves and be healthy, and raise Hayden to be as well. We know us losing weight will take alot of work but were willing to do it. Obviously, because we know it's all worth it.
I really want to get this to stick this time and see results, it's very, very important. If anything I look at my little boy and see that I want to set a good example for him, and it's always important no matter what you have on your plate is to take time for yourself, and take care yourself, I'm so thankful that Erik is willing to make that happen for me to get my fitness needs in just as much as I have done for him all these years.

And so it happened.

I had a alot on my plate this semester, Erik had Math and Visual Arts, And I had International Business and Women's Health, the homework was constant and the stakes were high. I need to do well this semester. I wanted so badly to get A's. And it happened. I got them!!! I am so proud of myself. I have to say the only I sacrificed with all of this was not working out, but I really want to get a momentum going and hopefully reach my goal.
My papers each time were awesome. I was worried because for International Business. I had a usual assignment due every week and I didn't get it done because I found out that week my Grandma passed away and then it took a little bit to get back into the swing of things with Spring Break. But, I knew that Grandma would want me forge on, and so I did. I also ended up saying to myself during the time of April that I needed to get back to work, and so I did I've been working out consistently for almost 4 weeks. I am noticing an improvement already I have these pants that are 20W that were snug on me before, now their more loose and the 22's that I have are hanging on me so I almost can't where those no more, the one thing I need to do is get under the mark where I can wear my old clothes again, I have alot of 16 size pants it would be nice to get back into those!! One step at a time I guess.

And, now that the semester is over I'm thinking about the summer and all the wonderful things to look foward too. And also that I need to get busy learning my Math, the plan is take it next semester so I need to keep pushing through, this up hill journey isn't over. I have more schooling and more grades that I have to work really hard for. I do feel at this moment I can accosphish anything. So here's to a great semester may I have more like this!!!

Hawaii is back on!!

OK, theirs been a lot of back and forth about this, but my Mother in law made this all possible. She bought the tickets for Erik and I, at some point we will have to pay her back for the ticket but for now their bought and we are going to Hawaii. Don't get me wrong I'm very excited!! I really want to believe that the trip will be great and it will be relaxing. This trip is happening on May 21st-29Th. I will be in a big suite with my Mother in law, nephew and my husband. Hayden will be staying here in MN with my parents. I'm so thankful my parents are taking him, it's a huge responsibility for them to take it on, and I'm so thankful they are agreeing to it, But, my parents have always tried to help me and make it where I can have opportunities.

The other hurdle was my work I was having trouble with my PTO and that with Hayden being sick a lot this year, I didn't have as much PTO as I needed I was short 1 1/2 days, I'm not happy about this but I have to take an occurrence for this, because I'm short on the time, even though I but in for time off over a year ago. It's frustrating that the company is starting to do that, I'm not sure why. But, at least I'm going they could of said if you go your fired. Which isn't an option.

Erik and I have enough spending money to have a very nice vacation, we are so excited to have this opportunity, Well Erik has been there twice when he was a kid, but this will be my first time.
I'm so excited, I'm making sure to pack my 35 mm camera to take pictures and the camcorder as well.

I have my swimming suit now and it's so cute now I just need a hat, sunglasses and a sundress!!
Only 30 days till the trip!!

YAY!!!

I will miss you Grandma!!

My Grandma passed away on March 2nd 2011. I really love her and miss her. Her name was Betty C. Seaburg and she was a young women always, I heard that she laughed her final day before she had a massive stroke and went into a coma. Even when she was in a lot of pain or couldn't breath she always smiled. She was 88 years old. She lived a full life and I was so sad to hear she was gone, she was so relisant in recovering from things. The last time I saw my Grandma was Nov 2009 after Hayden was born we went to Missouri to see Grandma and for Hayden and her to meet, she loved sleeping with him and I'm glad I got to do that. It made me sad to think I didn't talk to her more when she was here. I was always to busy and never had the time to call her. And because of that the last time I got to see her was when she was gone, laying with a blanket around her and eyes were closed.

I really miss her and love her. I am going to try to live my life full and keep in contact with people I care about always.

Love you Grandma, 1922-2011