Best workout I've found in snow

We had several inches of snow last night and today. Devin shoveled snow before he left for work and by 3pm, I was out there doing it again. We had about 6 more inches during that time. So, we now have 1-2 feet of snow in our front yard. After moving all that snow, I am pretty sure I was able to burn tons of calories, not to mention my arms seem stronger now!

I will get pictures up soon. I had to take some so you get an idea of just how much snow we have. One picture is a tonka truck wheel. The truck is upside down and covered in snow except for that little bit of tire.

When Devin got home and shoveled again, he asked why we left Arizona. "For the money" was my response. His? Not worth it! He told the nurses at work that this was NOT in the brochure!

I don't understand how some people love the snow so much. It's too much work!

Laundry

I can't stand laundry! I swear it never gets completely done and it takes too much time and work. If I could, I would just toss out the old stuff and wear new clothes everyday, just so I wouldn't have to do laundry. Extreme? Yes, but it is my dream.

(Can you tell it was laundry day?)

Sick still

I had my lithotripsy (kidney stone shockwave treatment) on Wed. I am still hurting. I am pretty frustrated at this point. The whole purpose of the treatment was to lessen the pain, but it is now more constant. I really hope it stops soon!

After we got back from Salt Lake City where the procedure was done, Collin decided to be sick. For several days he ran a temperature varying from 101 - 104 degrees. The lower number was with Motrin! So we had several fun days being sick together.

Thankfully, Devin has been a huge help. He does as much as he can given that he is working at all hours as well. Hopefully soon we will be back to our normal routine. I don't think my kids and husband are appreciated the horrible meals we've had lately!

I am Grateful for:

I wanted to create a post of things I am grateful for. Add your own in the comments!

- My husband - for everything he does for me and the way he makes me feel
- My children - I never knew what true joy and fear was!
- My faith - without it, this world would mean nothing
- Laughter - changes your perspective on things...and I hear it helps burn calories!
- Our home - keeps us warm and safe
- My extended family - life wouldn't be the same without them
- Men and women in the military - they protect our freedoms to which I am grateful
- Families of those in the military - they make great sacrifices so their soldier can protect us.
- Internet - so I can keep in touch with family and friends
- Pain medicine - see previous post!
- Dishwashers - I hate dirty dishes!
- Health Insurance - Even when it sucks, it's better than nothing

Another night in the ER

So I ended up in the ER last night again. Kidney Stones...again. I tried to take pain meds at home instead of waking up the kids, but they didn't relieve the pain enough, it was too much. So, Devin came and picked us all up. Contessa & Collin were able to sleep in his office, but Cameron wasn't having any of that. So they walked the hospital halls while I was checked...and drugged!

I am better today, I just feel really tired and sick. I have an appointment Tuesday in Salt Lake with a Urologist to try and break them up. Apparently they are all (15 or so) really large. One seems to be stuck, which is the reason for the pain. I am hoping they can get it done so they will be easier to get rid of.

So that was our fun night.

Live In Ikea?

I saw this and just had to share. Someone is ACTUALLY living in Ikea for a week. It cracks me up. Why didn't I think of it?!

New job!

Amy just go another new job! I applied for a blogging job a month ago and never heard anything, so didn't think I got it. Well, I got an email yesterday saying they wanted me to send a piece and if they like it, then I will get paid, and I will be able to blog up to 5 times a week.

They LOVED my post. So now, I am blogging about....shoes! I can't believe it. The best part is that I am basically making up a person and writing a journal entry about her shoes for that day. I love it. The pay isn't too shabby either!

So, that is my good news for the day. The blog should be up soon, but it is www.shoetube.tv.

Happy Birthday Grandpa

To Clarify - Collin says after the song, "Give me some money Bishop!" He thought it was hilarious!

Happy New Year!

So, I was a real partier last night and after watching a movie with Devin, went to bed at 10pm! We did toast the old year away just before I went to sleep though, so it works.

I am very excited for our new enrichment program. We are doing stake enrichment classes, rather than ward ones. All of our ward activities ended after a few months, so I hope the new activities will work much better since there will be more women involved.

One of the activities we are doing is called "Faith in Every Footstep" that will be a walking group (around the church) and we will also read a scripture as well. So 2 days a week I can do that, if I can get the kids taken care of. The time is just bad for me though - 6:30-7:15am which is when I am getting Contessa ready for school.

They are also having 2 other classes I am excited about, and hope to go to. One is on preparedness. The first class is on debt & budgeting. They will also go over food storage and wills later. Then there is a cooking demenstration. So I guess I have a few things to do now!

I guess I am most excited about them because they are all things I've been wanting. So I hope the walking one will help me get in shape and lose a little more weight, while the cooking class will make me a better cook, and the preparedness will help me get my home ready. Now all I need is a home organization and time management class and I am set!