My little nephew Benjamin Scott can really bust a move...check him out at a wedding we went to last weekend.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
My Cousin Is Famous!
My cousin Stephanie Durant won the "Love at First Sniff" contest sponsored by Gain and she got to take the stage with Mandy Moore at a private concert in Chicago. Check out the video below!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Lots of Shoveling!
Kristie and I have been talking about putting in a garden for a long time and with the Cavaliers still waiting for their next opponent, I was lucky enough to have this weekend off. So...we ordered up 5 yards of top soil and 5 yards of mulch and it was delivered on Saturday.
Okay...two things. 5 yards of top soil is a LOT of top soil. And 5 yards of mulch is a LOT of mulch. 1 yard of mulch too many, but we found places to put it eventually...plus we put it on a little thicker than normal. We actually used some of the leftover topsoil to build up some of the flower beds in the backyard and we added a River Birch tree and a few other plants.
Once we finished the garden, we added some deer fencing around it to protect our crops and then planted all of our seeds. Hopefully, in a few weeks we will see onions, peppers, broccoli, spinach, lettuce, cantaloupe and more sprouting up. We also have a bunch of tomato plants that have come back from last year.
We are glad we are finished so we can give our feet and backs a nice break! Pictures below.
Okay...two things. 5 yards of top soil is a LOT of top soil. And 5 yards of mulch is a LOT of mulch. 1 yard of mulch too many, but we found places to put it eventually...plus we put it on a little thicker than normal. We actually used some of the leftover topsoil to build up some of the flower beds in the backyard and we added a River Birch tree and a few other plants.
Once we finished the garden, we added some deer fencing around it to protect our crops and then planted all of our seeds. Hopefully, in a few weeks we will see onions, peppers, broccoli, spinach, lettuce, cantaloupe and more sprouting up. We also have a bunch of tomato plants that have come back from last year.
We are glad we are finished so we can give our feet and backs a nice break! Pictures below.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Time flies
I can't believe it's been so long since we posted anything. Maybe a blog isn't really for us... :)
I have been swamped between work and school. I had my midterm for my Operations class on Saturday and I am sure that I did poorly on it. Oh well, at least there are other items that I will be graded on for that class. I had a group project in there already and that is turning out great - too bad it's not worth more points. I have a big paper due in my Negotiations class the end of April. I know what I will write on but now I just have to do it. I'll be done with classes April 25. I'll have all of May off before I start my summer class. I feel like I am just going through the motions now. I just want to be done with my degree as soon as possible. Don't get me wrong, I am getting a lot of out these classes but I feel like it's been going on forever. In about a year, I'll just about be done. And I cannot wait for that.
Jeff is keeping very busy also. The Cavs are doing so well this year (again) so that takes a lot of his time. He is also really good about helping with everything around here. He makes our lunches for us usually each Sunday for the week. That is so helpful.
I survived my 33rd birthday this week. Doesn't seem possible and I don't feel it. Well, OK, so I am getting some more gray hairs that I keep having to hide. That makes a little more real. We went to The Melting Pot in Fairview Park for my birthday - it was SO good. If you have never been, I highly recommend it. It is on the expensive side but it's nice for a special occasion.
We went to Jeff's parents house today. They had us over for my birthday which was really nice. Great dinner and lots of fun with our nephews Mikey and Dominic. They are so cute.
I have been swamped between work and school. I had my midterm for my Operations class on Saturday and I am sure that I did poorly on it. Oh well, at least there are other items that I will be graded on for that class. I had a group project in there already and that is turning out great - too bad it's not worth more points. I have a big paper due in my Negotiations class the end of April. I know what I will write on but now I just have to do it. I'll be done with classes April 25. I'll have all of May off before I start my summer class. I feel like I am just going through the motions now. I just want to be done with my degree as soon as possible. Don't get me wrong, I am getting a lot of out these classes but I feel like it's been going on forever. In about a year, I'll just about be done. And I cannot wait for that.
Jeff is keeping very busy also. The Cavs are doing so well this year (again) so that takes a lot of his time. He is also really good about helping with everything around here. He makes our lunches for us usually each Sunday for the week. That is so helpful.
I survived my 33rd birthday this week. Doesn't seem possible and I don't feel it. Well, OK, so I am getting some more gray hairs that I keep having to hide. That makes a little more real. We went to The Melting Pot in Fairview Park for my birthday - it was SO good. If you have never been, I highly recommend it. It is on the expensive side but it's nice for a special occasion.
We went to Jeff's parents house today. They had us over for my birthday which was really nice. Great dinner and lots of fun with our nephews Mikey and Dominic. They are so cute.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Winter time
We are surviving winter in Northeast Ohio. Over the last few weeks, we have gotten about a foot and a half of snow at our house. Living on the west side of Cleveland, we didn't anticipate getting this much snow, but we are dealing with it. The snow plows are running out of room to put the snow.
Jeff and I are continuing our work out schedule. Usually every other day there is cardio and some weights. Jeff keeps us rotating between arms, back, stomach and legs so that we aren't over-working any one part. I feel much better and my clothes are fitting better, I just haven't seen the scale move much yet. I am going to increase my vegetable consumption, I'm sure that will help. We are eating more fish. OK, I am eating more fish. Jeff has been eating a lot of fish for awhile now. I'm just trying to keep up.
My classes seem to be going well so far. I think I will get some good information out of both of them. I'm sure when the exam for Operations rolls around, I'll be nervous, but that's a given. A lot of the people that I first started in the program with are graduating in May. They have take a few more classes than me so they will be finished sooner. I'm jealous but I know that my time will go by quickly. I've met a lot of really great people in the program so far.
Jeff and I are continuing our work out schedule. Usually every other day there is cardio and some weights. Jeff keeps us rotating between arms, back, stomach and legs so that we aren't over-working any one part. I feel much better and my clothes are fitting better, I just haven't seen the scale move much yet. I am going to increase my vegetable consumption, I'm sure that will help. We are eating more fish. OK, I am eating more fish. Jeff has been eating a lot of fish for awhile now. I'm just trying to keep up.
My classes seem to be going well so far. I think I will get some good information out of both of them. I'm sure when the exam for Operations rolls around, I'll be nervous, but that's a given. A lot of the people that I first started in the program with are graduating in May. They have take a few more classes than me so they will be finished sooner. I'm jealous but I know that my time will go by quickly. I've met a lot of really great people in the program so far.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Getting back to reality
Well, it's clearly been awhile since I have given any updates. The holidays were full of uncertainty as we attempted to celebrate our holiday "firsts" without my Mom. She was sorely missed, most notably at the Christmas eve candlelight service at the church. We survived them as best that we could. My Dad is doing as well as can be expected at this point.
We spent time with all of the family over the holidays. I even got to see Amy, my best friend from high school. She is living in Florida now with her husband and two sons. They came up for a few weeks and Jeff and I went to dinner with them on Jan 3 in New Phila. It was so good to see her.
As for most of you, the new year brings resolutions. For me, it's no different. I have been trying to lose weight for awhile now and have made a vow for 2009. It didn't help that I found out I had high cholesterol in December when I went to the doctor. Now I have a really good reason to lose weight, as if I didn't before. It has actually been great motivation for me. Jeff has been coaching me. We are working out together 3-4 times a week and I have really been watching what I am eating. I'm a sucker for sweets, chocolate, breads, you name it. If its not in the house, I won't eat it. So, as long as I make sure there are other options for me in the house, I won't try to make anything I'm not supposed to be eating. I've lost 2 pounds so far, which doesn't seem like much, but I can tell a difference. Plus we are doing cardio and weights so I am getting stronger and probably gaining some muscle mass.
In addition to getting healthier this year, I am also going to get back to taking classes. I took off the fall term because I just wouldn't have been able to focus on anything. For the spring term, I am taking a Negotiations class as well as Operations Management. Negotiations starts tomorrow night. I think it will be a worthwhile class. I'm not sure what to expect out of Operations. I guess I'll find out soon enough.
I took Jeff to the airport this afternoon. He is flying to Phoenix for some NBA meetings. He gets home early Wednesday morning. I'll be hanging out with the two kitties in the meantime. They are good company to have. Happy New Year!
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