We B- "illin".

I was warned about it on the news, and I knew it would happen. However, it is hitting us hard. 2 weeks ago, Gordon was sick. He's just getting over it. Mason was a little sick too. Jarrett got sick last week, and thankfully he's getting over it now. Luckily, because his surgery is on Friday. Mayla, & I have been coughing, and stuffed up since last weekend. UGHHH! I'm gonna run to the store tonight after I get out of work, to get MORE medicine. Mayla, & I are also going to buy Jarrett a few surprises for Jarrett to have while he's in the hospital.
I got my haircut last night, and so far I love it, except for the fact that the hairstylist thought I should accentuate my "natural curl", and therefore put this stuff in my hair, that encourages my curl, that I try so hard to straighten every time I wash my hair! You know, I really love to get my haircut, but I don't do it very often (or as often as a stylist says I should). No matter what you wash & condition your hair with, they always say it's "so bad" for your hair, because they want you to buy their products. I hate that! Of course I'd love to buy a $25.00 bottle of Shampoo &/or conditioner, but It's not in my budget, I mean really, I had a coupon so I only had to pay $7.00 for the haircut yesterday (total bargain! thanks for the coupon Dianna)..... Does that really make them think that I'm gonna drop $50.00 there? HELLO!!
Well, I guess I better get back to my mopping. I think I'm getting "high" on the pine-sol fumes (but I love the smell!).

I keep it real too!

I was asked to take pictures of the following 10 things. But there was a catch — no prepping, primping, or picking up. The point is to see how these things/items/people exist in real life. Take your camera and just go for it.

Seriously though, I found this one while browsing through my sisters blogs, it looked like fun. Although, I wish I would have spent the day doing a little cleaning, instead of other stuff. I did work out though! (go me! go me!)

Here goes…… :/
1. The fridge:


It's Friday, and this is what our fridge looks like on Friday.












2. A closet


SOMEDAY.... This closet will look like a real closet.... SOMEDAY!!!













3. Kitchen Sink


Once again, it's Friday.













4. Toilet


You get to see the 1/2 bath toilet, because NOBODY is allowed in my bathroom except me & Gordon.













5. My favorite shoes:


These ARE ABSOLUTELY MY FAVORITE!! I just don't wear them too often, or for long periods of time, because they get so uncomfortable!













6. My favorite room:


My bedroom is actually my fav, but because it is one of the last rooms to re-do, I wouldn't dare keep it that real! lol














7.What are my kids doing right now:


Up, until I told them to turn around & smile, they were fighting. Mason is at a friends house.














8. Laundry piles:


I always do laundry on Mondays, but I wanted to get the blankets done today, so, I did have a little bit.














9. Self portrait:


UGHHH! I need to shower & get ready for the night. Gordon took off to backroad with his bff, so I have to wait.














10. Your dream vacation.


This is "The Palace Of Auburn Hills"...... Don't know what that is??? Then YOU SUCK!! It's where the Pistons play. If I could get season passes, that would be my dream vacation!!














I tag: Well, since Beckie already did this, and I only have a few friends on here anyways.... I tag, Jen, Laura, Samantha, and Amy.

My baby

I took Jarrett to the E.N.T. on Friday for a little sleep apnea testing. After waiting in the waiting room for an hour (my bad, I got my appointment time mixed up), and in the exam room for another 10 minutes, we finally saw Dr. Goebel (hubba hubba!). Basically, because he snores (which I think is in the gene pool), and has a hard time breathing at night (my main concern), and "tosses & turns" while sleeping, he is getting his tonsils & adenoids out on the 24th. YIKES! I'm so nervous. I've never had to take a kid to have surgery. Luckily the surgery is on a Friday, so Gordon can come too, and my mom is coming. I remember when I had mine out, and all the pain of even swallowing the liquid Tylenol. It's gonna be rough, but he's a trooper, so I hope for a quick recovery, and he should be able to go trick-or-treating the following weekend. Please keep him in your prayers, because, although I don't pray, I believe in the power of prayer.

Jenn's questionaire.

1. How has blogging changed your life?
Well, it lets me release the thoughts in my brain. Plus, I get to let my family know whats going on, and I can see whats new with them. I love to read my families blogs. If I blog on myspace.... well, if you've read it, you know how that turned out! lol.

2. What do you do before bedtime?
watch tv.

3.If you could do it all over, would you get married again?
YUP! I might have waited a little longer, but then I wouldn't be who I am today.

4. What is the city of your dreams and why?
Amarillo, Tx. The people there are so genuine.

5. Are you an introvert or extrovert?
ummm, a little of both.

6. Do you trust easily?
Yeah, I like to give people the benefit of the doubt.

7. Is there anything that has made you unhappy these days?
mornings, before I have coffee. The scale!

8. Is being tagged fun?
yeah, ok.

9. What’s the last song that got stuck in your head?
Well, the kids are watching Barney right now, so... The smores song.

10. What is your best quality?
I would say, letting things go. Not "sweating the small stuff" with everything.

11. "If [you] had a million dollars" -- what would you do?
Pay off my house, and buy another. Pay bills, take a vacation, throw a party.

12. What's better to give or to receive?
Well, of course it's better to give, but I totally enjoy receiving too!

13. What were your parents going to name you if you'd been born the opposite gender?
I have no idea.

14. What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?
AWESOME, silly, patient. A great match for my big bro.

15. What’s your favorite household appliance?
The coffee pot! I cant live without it!

16. What websites do you visit daily?
Besides this one... Facebook, myspace, myfamily, & Amber & Mike's wedding website.

17. What are you eating for dinner tomorrow night?
Probably take out, cuz Mason has a football game tomorrow night.

18. Name a book character you’ve crushed on.
All the smart men in the romance novels I've read. NOT FABIO!! (eeewwww!)


19. What do you like for breakfast?
Coffee. If I actually eat breakfast, then an omelet, any type as long as no onions are involved!

20. How many questions did you change? Come on ‘fess up.
none, but I thought about changing #5.

What new in the upper tundra.

It's been a mix, of getting on a schedule of school, daycare, football, homework, diet, workout.... etc...
My diet is not going so good, no matter how much I eat (or don't eat), so I need to really focus, and read labels. I started working out today, and Richard Simmons kicked my butt! Jordynn (daycare kid) got a huge laugh at me trying to do the moves, but it was my first time doing this video, so soon enough, I'll have it down. I do love the Carmen Electra work out series I bought a few years ago, but Gordon doesn't have the dvd hooked up in the frontroom (the only room big enough to move) So, I'll have to wait on those videos. I need to lose 6lbs this week, & I have faith in myself that I can. I wonder how many lbs I lost today sweeping, and mopping the frontroom, dining, and kitchen. I really had to scrub too. Mayla & Jarrett painted pumpkins on Sunday in the kitchen, and made a little mess on the floor, so it took a few extra swipes of the mop.
The real reason I'm blogging today, is because of a show. It's called Intervention, and it's on A&E. I started watching it about 3 weeks ago. It's about people who have an intervention on a loved one whom is addicted to drugs, or alcohol. I've cried at every episode I've watched. Last night was about this guy named Lawrence, who was SMOKIN HOT, before he started drinking. He was from Vegas, and had opened 7 tanning salons there on his own. Then by the end of the show, he went to a treatment center, did good for a few weeks, then stopped cooperating, and was asked to leave. He ended up re-lapsing, and died. He was only 2 years older than me.
I absolutely recommend this show. If you drink, or don't, you can really get into the story. I think it might be my new favorite show. Try & watch it, Mondays @ 9:00pm on A&E.
I tried to get the link for Lawrence's story, but I couldn't find it, so watch this link about Ed & Bettina. A married couple from Utah, who are alcoholics.

http://link.aetv.com/services/link/bcpid1452232410/bclid1830063997/bctid1832238961
or try www.interventiontv.com