Weight Loss

this is something I have struggled with my entire life.

i have never been, nor will I ever be the skinniest girl around.

it is just not in my genes.

that doesn't mean I have not tried

or that it is impossible.

sometimes it works,

most of the it doesn't,

but this time I am hoping it's different.

no Diets.

no Fads.

just eating right and exercising regularly.

but most importantly (for me)

setting goals.

first they are small (frozen yogurt and a pedicure)

eventually leading up to big (a vacation)

but all will get me healthy!

to fulfill lifelong dreams,

this has to happen.

wish me luck!

Here we go again

Last year around this very time, I did a month-long blog challenge where I wrote some interesting things about myself

It is a slow time right now...in other words Sports are ho-hum, no exciting things to look forward to, and we are on a budget so spending doesn't really happen...so I figured "why not?"

I found this list through Pinterest (of course) which ended up being on a fellow Hillcrest alum's blog (thanks Jessie Durrant Henrie) and I thought it was intriguing

I will be starting March 1st

THE LIST:

1. List 20 random facts about yourself.
2. Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears.
3. Describe your relationship with your parents.
4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could.
5. What are the 5 things that make you most happy right now?
6. What is the hardest thing you have ever experienced?
7. What is your dream job, and why?
8. What are 5 passions you have?
9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.
10. Describe your most embarrasing moment.
11. Describe 10 pet peeves you have.
12. Describe a typical day in your current life.
13. Describe 5 weaknesses you have.
14. Describe 5 strengths you have.
15. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?
17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at?
18. What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?
19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?
20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.
21. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?
22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?
23. List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.
24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now.
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?
26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?
28. What is your love language?
29. What do you think people misundertand most about you?
30. List 10 things you would hope you would be remembered for.

Happy Birthday

Our little Bella is 3 today!!!!

(here she is at about 10 weeks old)

People think we are crazy for only wanting one "child" right now

But who could want anything more than that little face?

She is the sweetest (and craziest) little thing you will ever meet...

...but she loves Brian and I unconditionally...

and for us, that is enough.

We love you Belly Boop!!!

If you believe...

...then stand up on your feet

and shout it loud REAL

Here at the RioT the battle hymns begun

We're Here for RSL!!!!

Can't Wait for March!!!!

A Night to Remember

As you may have guessed by now, I am a HUGE St. Louis Cardinals fan

So of course, like most Cardinals growing up in the 80's and 90's, my all-time favorite player is none other than The Wizard...

Ozzie Smith

He is best known for his backflips and insane plays, and that is one reason I LOVED watching him play baseball.

So when the opportunity came up to attend a banquet to meet him, it was a no brainer.

(It helps that it also was supporting the Utes Baseball team)

So my brother Adam, my cousins Andrew, Zack and Kelton, my Uncle Scott and my Grandpa (who by the way is the biggest Cardinals fan you will ever meet and we surprised him with this ticket for Christmas) and I all ponied up the money for a Once in a Lifetime chance to meet our childhood hero.

He was the most humble and gracious man to meet. He spoke on his journey to the pinnacle of his career, which was his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002. He compared it to the characters in the Wizard of Oz (fitting) and said that all you need in life is a Mind to Dream, a Heart to Believe and Courage to serve men.

My favorite quote of the night was this

"Nothing is good enough if it can be made better, and nothing is better if it can be made the best"

I absolutely LOVED hearing that come from arguably the best short stop to ever play the game of baseball. That was his motto in life, and I think it was be applied into every area of my life.

It was a dream come true and a night I won't soon forget!